| Updated On - Sep 6, 2024
CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25 has been released. You can download the full syllabus from the official website, cbseacademic.nic. CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25 is divided into two parts: Part A - Introductory Macroeconomics and Part B - Indian Economic Development. Each part carries 40 marks, making up 80 marks for the CBSE Class 12 Exam of Economics.
In CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25, the maximum weightage is provided to the chapters Determination of Income and Employment (12 marks) of Part A and Current Challenges Facing Indian Economy (20 marks) of Part B.
This article contains detailed chapter-wise topics and the list of project work along with their mark distribution as per the latest CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25.
- CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2025
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- CBSE Class 12 Economics Project Work
- CBSE Class 12 Economics Deleted Syllabus 2024-25
- CBSE Class 12 Economics Recommended Books
- CBSE Class 12 Economics Previous Years Questions Papers
- CBSE Class 12 Economics Blueprint 2025
- Frequently Asked Questions
CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2025
The two parts of CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25 are:
- Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics
- Part B: Indian Economic Development
The detailed chapter-wise topics for each part of the syllabus are given below.
Part A - Introductory Macroeconomics
| Chapter | Topics |
|---|---|
| National Income and Related Aggregates |
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| Money and Banking |
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| Determination of Income and Employment |
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| Government Budget and the Economy |
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| Balance of Payments |
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Part B - Indian Economic Development
| Chapter | Topics |
|---|---|
| Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 |
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| Current Challenges facing the Indian Economy |
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| Development Experience of India |
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CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus Chapter-Wise Weightage
CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25 is divided into two parts and each carries 40 marks. Check the Class 12 Economics Syllabus chapter-wise mark distribution from the table given below:
Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics
| Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|
| National Income and Related Aggregates | 10 marks |
| Money and Banking | 06 marks |
| Determination of Income and Employment | 12 marks |
| Government Budget and the Economy | 06 marks |
| Balance of Payments | 06 marks |
| Total | 40 marks |
Part B - Indian Economic Development
| Chapter | Topics |
|---|---|
| Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 | 12 marks |
| Current Challenges facing the Indian Economy | 20 marks |
| Development Experience of India | 08 marks |
| Total | 40 marks |
| Total Theory Marks | 80 marks |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Project Work
CBSE Class 12 Economics project work carries 20 marks. The topics for the project work are mentioned below:
| Micro and Small Scale Industries | Alternate fuel – types and importance |
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| Food Supply Channel in India | Sarwa Siksha Abhiyan – Cost Ratio Benefits |
| Contemporary Employment Situation in India | Golden Quadrilateral- Cost ratio benefit |
| Disinvestment policy of the government | Minimum Support Prices |
| Goods and Services Tax Act and its Impact on GDP | Relation between Stock Price Index and Economic Health of Nation |
| Health Expenditure (of any state) | Waste Management in India – Need of the hour |
| Human Development Index | Minimum Wage Rate – approach and Application |
| Inclusive Growth Strategy | Digital India- Step Towards the Future |
| Self-help group | Rain Water Harvesting – a solution to water crises |
| Trends in Credit Availability in India | Vertical Farming – an alternate way |
| Monetary policy committee and its functions | Silk Route- Revival of the past Make in India – The way ahead |
| Role of RBI in Control of Credit | Bumper Production- Boon or Bane for the farmer |
| Government Budget & its Components | Rise of Concrete Jungle- Trend Analysis |
| Trends in the budgetary condition of India | Organic Farming – Back to the Nature |
| Exchange Rate Determination – Methods and Techniques | Any other newspaper article and its evaluation based on economic principles |
| Currency War – reasons and Repercussions | Any other topic |
| Livestock – Backbone of Rural India |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Deleted Syllabus 2024-25
The topics that were excluded from the CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus in the academic year 2023-24 remain excluded this academic year also. Students can check out the deleted topics of the CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25 from the below table:
| Chapter | Deleted Topics |
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| Government Budget and the Economy |
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| Balance of Payments |
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| Current challenges facing the Indian Economy |
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CBSE Class 12 Economics Recommended Books
NCERT books are the best materials to prepare for the CBSE Class 12 Economics exam, as NCERT books strictly follow the CBSE Class 12 Economics syllabus. Questions from NCERT books are sometimes directly asked in the question paper. Furthermore, for better preparation, some of the reference books are listed below:
| Book Name | Publication |
|---|---|
| Statistics for Economics | NCERT |
| Indian Economic Development | NCERT |
| Introductory Microeconomics | NCERT |
| Introductory Macroeconomics | NCERT |
| Supplementary Reading Material in Economics Part A | NCERT |
| Supplementary Reading Material in Economics Part B | NCERT |
| Indian Economic Development for Class 12 | Sandeep Garg |
| Introductory Macroeconomics for Class 12 | Sandeep Garg |
| Introductory Macroeconomics Class XII | Dr. Anoop Kumar Atria |
| Projects in Economics | Radha Bahuguna |
| Indian Economic Development | TR Jain and VK Ohri |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Previous Years Questions Papers
CBSE Class 12 Economics last 10 year question papers are tabulated below. This will help the students to know the most repeated questions in the CBSE Class 12 Economics exam:
| Year | Class 12 Economics Question Paper |
|---|---|
| 2024 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2024 |
| 2023 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2023 |
| 2022 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2022 |
| 2020 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2020 |
| 2019 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2019 |
| 2018 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2018 |
| 2017 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2017 |
| 2016 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2016 |
| 2015 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2015 |
| 2014 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2014 |
| 2013 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2013 |
| 2012 | CBSE Class 12 Question Paper 2012 |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Blueprint 2025
You can check the CBSE Class 12 Economics Blueprint 2025 from the table below:
| Section | Type of Questions | Marks per Question | Number of Questions | Total Marks | |
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| Section A | MCQs | 1 | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B | Short Answer Type | 3 | 4 | 12 | |
| Section C | Short Answer Type | 4 | 6 | 24 | |
| Section D | Long Answer Type | 6 | 4 | 24 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques: Which portion of CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25 is deleted?
Ans: The CBSE Board has reduced some of the portions. The deleted portions are from the chapters: Government Budget and the Economy, Balance of Payments, and Current challenges facing the Indian Economy.
Ques: How many marks have been allotted for Project Work and VIVA in CBSE Class 12 Economics?
Ans: In the 100-mark exam, 30 marks have been allotted for project work and viva. The students must secure passing marks separately in the Project Work and written examinations of economics.
Ques: What is the question paper pattern for the CBSE Class 12 Economics theory exam?
Ans: The CBSE Class 12 Economics question paper consists of four sections: A, B, C, and D. The maximum marks for the theory exam is 80. There will be one mark, four marks, six marks, and eight marks questions.
Ques: Is Economics an optional subject in CBSE Class 12?
Ans: Economics is the main subject for the commerce stream in class 12. However, students from other streams can also opt for Economics as an optional subject.
Ques: What is the minimum passing mark in CBSE Class 12 Economics?
Ans: Students are required to secure a minimum of 33% marks to pass the CBSE Class 12 Economics Exam 2024-25.
Ques: How many books are there for the CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus 2024-25?
Ans: There are a total of 6 books. They are Statistics for Economics, Indian Economic Development, Introductory Microeconomics, Introductory Macroeconomics, Supplementary Reading Material in Economics Part A, and Supplementary Reading Material in Economics Part B.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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