CBSE Class XII Economics Syllabus
A unit-wise breakdown of the CBSE Class XII Economics syllabus for 2026-27 — 9 units, 80 theory marks and 20 project marks (100 total). Taught in full at TCC Barrackpore by commerce specialist faculty.
Theory
80 marks
Project / Internal
20 marks
Total
100 marks
Units
9
Unit-wise Syllabus
Unit 1: National Income and Related Aggregates
10 marks- GNP, NNP, GDP, NDP
- Circular flow of income
- Methods of calculating national income
Unit 2: Money and Banking
6 marks- Money supply
- Functions of the central bank: CRR, SLR, repo rate
Unit 3: Determination of Income and Employment
12 marks- Aggregate demand and supply
- Investment multiplier
- Full employment vs involuntary unemployment
Unit 4: Government Budget and the Economy
6 marks- Budget receipts and expenditure classification
- Fiscal, revenue and primary deficit
Unit 5: Balance of Payments
6 marks- Components of the Balance of Payments
- Exchange rate systems
Unit 6: Development Experience (1947–90) and Reforms since 1991
12 marks- Pre-liberalisation policy
- LPG reforms
- Demonetisation, GST
Unit 7: Current Challenges facing the Indian Economy
20 marks- Human capital formation
- Rural development
- Employment
- Sustainable development
Unit 8: Development Experience — Comparison with Neighbours
8 marks- India vs Pakistan
- India vs China
Part C: Project in Economics
20 marks- One written project, approximately 3,500–4,000 words
How TCC Helps You Master This Syllabus
Every unit above is taught in full at TCC Barrackpore's CBSE Class XII – Boards Warrior batch — small groups, AC classrooms, video backups of every class, and mock tests mapped to the exact CBSE exam pattern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total marks for CBSE Class XII Economics?
80 marks for the theory paper plus 20 marks for project/internal assessment, for a total of 100 marks.
How many units are in the CBSE Class XII Economics syllabus?
The syllabus is organised into 9 units.
Which unit carries the most weightage in Economics?
"Unit 7: Current Challenges facing the Indian Economy" carries the highest weightage at 20 marks.
Does CBSE Class XII Economics have a project component?
Yes — 20 marks are allocated to project work / internal assessment, separate from the 80-mark theory paper.
Based on the official CBSE curriculum for the current academic year. Boards issue circulars for minor revisions — always cross-check against the latest CBSE notification closer to your exam. Source: CBSE Academic curriculum, cbseacademic.nic.in.