CBSE Class 12 Economics 2026: Syllabus, Units & Tips

Syllabus Breakdown & Scoring Plan for 2026

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๐Ÿ“ CBSE Economics Exam Pattern – Class 12 (2025–26)

Theory Paper: 80 Marks
Project Work: 20 Marks

Units Marks
Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics 40
Part B: Indian Economic Development 40
Total (Theory) 80
Project Work 20


๐Ÿ“š Units & Chapter-Wise Weightage

๐Ÿ”น Part A – Introductory Macroeconomics (40 Marks)

Unit Marks
National Income and Related Aggregates 10
Money and Banking 6
Government Budget and the Economy 6
Balance of Payments 6
Determination of Income and Employment 12

๐Ÿ”น Part B – Indian Economic Development (40 Marks)

Unit Marks
Development Experience (1947–90) & Economic Reforms 12
Current Challenges Facing Indian Economy 20
Development Experience of India – A Comparison 8

๐Ÿง  Important Focus Areas

๐Ÿ› Macroeconomics

  • GDP, GNP, NDP, and National Income concepts

  • Aggregate Demand & Supply

  • Fiscal policy: deficit, budget types

  • Monetary tools: repo, reverse repo rates

  • Balance of payments vs trade balance

๐ŸŒ Indian Economic Development

  • LPG Reforms (1991)

  • Poverty, Unemployment, Infrastructure

  • Sustainable development & environmental issues

  • Comparative study: India vs China/Bangladesh


๐Ÿ“‚ Project Work (20 Marks)

  1. Topic Selection: Choose real-world relevant topics (e.g., poverty, budget analysis, inflation trends)

  2. Structure: Introduction, data, analysis, conclusion

  3. Presentation: Neat, properly cited, charts/graphs included

  4. Viva Prep: Know your data & explain your findings confidently


๐Ÿ“„ Question Paper Format

Type of Question Number of Qs Marks per Q Total
Very Short (1 mark) 4 1 4
Short Answer (3 marks) 6 3 18
Long Answer (4–6 marks) 8 4–6 58
Total 80


๐Ÿง  Smart Tips for Class 12 Economics Prep

โœ… Practice national income numericals regularly
โœ… Focus on real-world economic data and latest trends
โœ… Use flowcharts/diagrams to explain concepts
โœ… Prepare short notes for policy changes and reforms
โœ… Revise India-China-Pakistan comparison tables


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