CBSE Class 12 Economics Deleted Syllabus 2025-26 is provided in the article below. The Economics syllabus of CBSE Class 12 was reduced by 30% for the 2023-24 session. Since then, there has been no major changes in the CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus. The updated syllabus is available on the official website cbseacademic.nic.in. You can also download the CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus from the below link.
CBSE has deleted the Class 12 Economics syllabus from the NCERT textbooks - Introductory Macroeconomics and Indian Economic Development. The deleted portions are from the chapters Government Budget and the Economy, the Balance of Payments, and Current Challenges facing the Indian Economy. There are two parts in CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus.
- Part A has Introductory Macroeconomics, which includes Units 1-5.
- Part 2 consists of Indian Economic Development which includes Units 6-8.
- The theory part has a total weightage of 80 marks and the project work carries 20 marks.
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What is the CBSE Class 12 Economics Deleted Syllabus?
The deleted syllabus for CBSE Class 12 Economics is provided in the table below:
- Unit: Government Budget and the Economy: Revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and primary deficit: Their meaning and implications were deleted.
- Unit: Balance of Payments: Merits and demerits of fixed and flexible exchange rates: The specific analysis of these two systems was removed.
- Unit: Current Challenges facing Indian Economy
Poverty: The concepts of absolute and relative poverty and the main programs for poverty alleviation with their critical assessment were deleted.
Infrastructure: The definition, types, problems, and policies related to infrastructure, particularly in the energy and health sectors, with case studies, were removed.
| Part | Unit | Topic | Page No. | Deleted Topics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics | 4 | Government Budget and the Economy | 61-64 | Revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, primary deficit their meaning |
| 6 | Balance of Payments | 83 | Merits and demerits of flexible and fixed exchange rate | |
| Part B: Indian Economic Development | 7 | Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy | 68-75 | Poverty- absolute and relative, main programmes for poverty alleviation Infrastructure - Meaning and Types Case Studies: Energy and Health: Problems and Policies- A critical assessment |
You can check the video by “Commerce Adda Class 12” which explains the deleted syllabus and the topics to study.
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CBSE Class 12 Economics Marking Scheme
Check the marks distribution for CBSE Class 12 Economics Exam from the table below:
| Units | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A - Introductory Macroeconomics | ||
| Unit 1 | National Income and Related Aggregates | 10 |
| Unit 2 | Money and Banking | 06 |
| Unit 3 | Determination of Income and Employment | 12 |
| Unit 4 | Government Budget and the Economy | 06 |
| Unit 5 | Balance of Payments | 06 |
| Total Marks | - | 40 |
| Part B - Indian Economic Development | ||
| Unit 6 | Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 | 12 |
| Unit 7 | Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy | 20 |
| Unit 8 | Development Experience of India – A Comparison with Neighbours | 08 |
| Total Marks | - | 40 |
| Theory Marks | - | 80 |
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CBSE Class 12 Economics Question Paper Pattern
The following table show the CBSE Class 12 Economics exam pattern with the distribution of marks for each type of question:
| Particulars | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Marks | 100 (Theory: 80 + Project Work: 20) | ||
| Passing Marks | 33% | ||
| Total Duration | 180 Minutes | ||
| Question Pattern | Very short answer type questions | 20 questions X 1 mark = 20 Marks | |
| Short answer type questions | 4 questions X 3 mark = 12 Marks | ||
| Short answer type questions | 6 questions X 4 mark = 24 Marks | ||
| Long answer type questions | 4 questions X 6 mark = 24 Marks | ||
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CBSE Class 12 ToppersCBSE Class 12 Economics Previous Years Papers
Check and download CBSE Class 12 Previous Years Papers for Economics from the links provided below:
| Year | Question Paper |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Download Here |
| 2024 | Download Here |
| 2023 | Download Here |
| 2022 | Download Here |
| 2021 | Exams Cancelled |
| 2020 | Download Here |
| 2019 | Download Here |
| 2018 | Download Here |
| 2017 | Download Here |
| 2016 | Download Here |
| 2015 | Download Here |
CBSE Class 12 Economics Recommended Books
NCERT books are the most reliable source to prepare for and cover the CBSE Class 12 Economics Syllabus because they cover the syllabus in a clear and structured way.
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CBSE Class 12 Preparation TipsMany questions are directly taken from NCERT, so understanding these books well is very important. In addition to NCERT Class 12 economics books, some reference books can help you practice more questions and understand topics in detail. Below are a few recommended books for better preparation:
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How are marks distributed for CBSE Class 12 Economics?
Ans. The marks distribution for CBSE Class 12 Economics is as follows:
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Theory Exam: 80 Marks
- Project: 20 Marks
Ques. From which units are the topics deleted in the Introductory Macroeconomics part of CBSE Class 12 Economics?
Ans. In Introductory Macroeconomics, topics have been deleted from the units Government Budget and the Economy, and Balance of Payments.
Ques. From which units are the topics deleted in Indian Economic Development of CBSE Class 12 Economics?
Ans. In Indian Economic Development, topics have been deleted from Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy.
Ques: Which topics in the unit Government Budget and the Economy have been deleted from the Economics Syllabus?
Ans. The topics deleted from the unit Government Budget and the Economy are Revenue deficit, fiscal deficit, and primary deficit and their meaning.
Ques. Why has CBSE deleted the Economics Syllabus?
Ans. The deleted Economics syllabus of CBSE can be helpful for students to reduce stress and anxious conditions during the upcoming exams with less material to cover. The deleted topics are either studied in other classes or are less important.
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