CBSE Commerce Curriculum 2019 For Class 12
Several changes and modifications made by the Board
By 15th Apr, 2019 | 06:20 pm
ShareFor the academic year 2019–20, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has introduced a number of changes and has made modifications in the curriculum of Commerce for Class 12.
In this article, we discuss all the changes which have been made by the Board for Economics, Accountancy and Business Studies which CBSE Class 12 students need to know in order to plan and manage their studies accordingly.
Paper pattern for Class 12 Economics
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OLD PATTERN |
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NEW PATTERN |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Questions |
VSA/MCQ (1 M) |
8 |
8 |
Objective/MCQ |
20 |
20 |
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SA I (3 M) |
4 |
12 |
SA I (3 M) |
4 |
12 |
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SA II (4 M) |
6 |
24 |
SA II (4 M) |
6 |
24 |
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LA (6 M) |
6 |
36 |
LA (6 M) |
4 |
24 |
Total |
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24 |
80 |
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34 |
80 |
Typology of Questions |
1. Remembering 2. Understanding 3. Application 4. HOTS 5. Evaluation
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1. Remembering 2. Understanding 3. Application 4. Analysing and
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Chapter-wise weightage of marks
Units |
Marks (2019-20) |
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PART A |
Introductory Macroeconomics |
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National Income and Related Aggregates |
10 |
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Money and Banking |
6 |
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Determination of Income and Employment |
12 |
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Government Budget and the Economy |
6 |
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Balance of Payments |
6 |
PART B |
Indian Economic Development |
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Development Experiences (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 |
12 |
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Current Challenges facing Indian Economy |
22 |
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Development Experiences of India-A Comparison with Neighbours |
06 |
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Theory Paper (40+40 Marks) |
80 |
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Project Work |
20 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
Key Observations:
Changes in the syllabus for Class 12 Economics are summarised below:
1. Course structure: The weightage of marks for the course has not changed. The weightage for the theory paper is 80 marks and that for project work is 20 marks.
2. Paper pattern: The number of questions in the paper pattern has not been changed; the weightage remains the same as 1, 3, 4 and 6 marks.
This year VSA (1 M) has been replaced by MCQs. Accordingly, the number of questions for 1 mark has been increased from 8 to 20, the number of questions for 3 and 4 marks has not been changed, and the number of 6 marks questions has been decreased from 6 to 4.
The total number of questions has also been increased from 24 to 34.
3. Chapter-wise weightage of marks: There are changes in the units Part A and Part B as compared to last year. Now, Part A is Introductory Macroeconomics and Part B is Indian Economic Development. The chapter-wise weightage of marks for Introductory Macroeconomics remains unchanged.
The table above highlights the chapter-wise weightage of marks for Indian Economic Development, which is a new sub-subject for Class 12.
4. Internal choice in questions: There will be internal choice in the questions of 1 mark, 3 marks, 4 marks and 6 marks in both sections. In all, there will be a total of 8 internal choice questions. Earlier there was a total of 6 internal choice questions.
5. Typology of questions: Analysing and Evaluation which includes Creating is the new question type.
Paper pattern for Class 12 Accountancy
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OLD PATTERN |
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NEW PATTERN |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Questions |
VSA/MCQ (1 M) |
8 |
6 |
Objective/MCQ |
20 |
20 |
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SA I (3 M) |
4 |
18 |
SA I (3 M) |
2 |
6 |
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SA II (4 M) |
5 |
20 |
SA II (4 M) |
5 |
20 |
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LA I (6 M) |
4 |
30 |
LA I (6 M) |
3 |
18 |
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LA II (8M) |
2 |
16 |
LA II (8M) |
2 |
16 |
Total |
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23 |
90 |
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32 |
80 |
Typology of Questions |
1. Remembering 2. Understanding 3. Application 4. HOTS 5. Evaluation
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1. Remembering 2. Understanding 3. Application 4. Analysing and
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Chapter-wise weightage of marks
Units |
Marks Weightage |
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Earlier (2018-19) |
Now (2019-20) |
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Part A: Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Partnership Firms and Companies |
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1 |
Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Organisation |
10 |
10 |
2 |
Accounting for Partnership Firms |
35 |
30 |
3 |
Accounting for Companies |
15 |
20 |
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60 |
60 |
Part B: Financial Statement Analysis |
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4 |
Analysis of Financial Statements |
12 |
12 |
5 |
Cash Flow Statement |
8 |
8 |
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20 |
20 |
OR |
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Part B: Computerized Accounting |
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4 |
Computerized Accounting |
20 |
20 |
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20 |
20 |
Part C: Project Work |
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Project Work |
20 |
20 |
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20 |
20 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
100 |
Key Observations:
Changes in the syllabus for Class 12 Accountancy are summarised below:
1. Course structure: The weightage of marks for the course has not changed. The weightage for the theory paper is 80 marks and that for project work is 20 marks.
2. Paper pattern: The number of questions in the paper pattern has been changed, but the weightage remains the same as 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8 marks. Accordingly, the number of 1 mark questions has increased from 8 to 20, the number of 3 marks questions has decreased from 4 to 2 and the number of 6 marks questions has decreased from 4 to 3. The number of questions for 4 and 8 marks is the same, 5 and 2, respectively.
3. Typology of questions: Analysing and Evaluation which includes Creating is a new question type.
4. Chapter-wise weightage of marks: There are some changes in the weightage of marks allotted to the various units in Part A. Unit 2 (Accounting for Partnership Firms) which was earlier for 35 marks is now for 30 marks and Unit 3 (Accounting for Companies) which was earlier for 15 marks is now for 20 marks.
Paper pattern for Class 12 Business Studies
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OLD PATTERN |
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NEW PATTERN |
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Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
Questions |
VSA/MCQ (1M) |
8 |
8 |
VSA/MCQ (1M) |
20 |
20 |
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SA I (3M) |
5 |
15 |
SA I (3M) |
5 |
15 |
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SA II (4M) |
6 |
24 |
SA II (4M) |
3 |
12 |
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LA I (5 M) |
3 |
15 |
LA I (5 M) |
3 |
15 |
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LA II (6 M) |
3 |
18 |
LA II (6 M) |
3 |
18 |
Total |
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25 |
80 |
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34 |
80 |
Typology of Questions |
1. Remembering 2. Understanding 3. Application 4. HOTS 5. Evaluation
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1. Remembering 2. Understanding 3. Application 4. Analysing and
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Units |
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Marks Weightage |
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Earlier (2018-19) |
Now (2019-20) |
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Part A: Foundations of Business |
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1. |
Nature and Significance of Management |
16 |
16 |
2. |
Principles of Management |
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3. |
Business Environment |
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4. |
Planning |
14 |
14 |
5. |
Organising |
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6. |
Staffing |
20 |
20 |
7. |
Directing |
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8. |
Controlling |
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50 |
50 |
Part B: Finance and Trade |
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9 |
Financial Management |
15 |
15 |
10. |
Financial Markets |
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11. |
Marketing Management |
15 |
15 |
12. |
Consumer |
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30 |
30 |
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Total Marks |
80 |
80 |
Part C: Project Work |
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Project Work |
20 |
20 |
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Total Marks |
100 |
100 |
Key Observations:
Changes in the syllabus for Class 12 Business Studies are summarised below:
1. Course structure: The weightage of marks for the course has not changed. The weightage for the theory paper is 80 marks and that for project work is 20 marks.
2. Paper pattern: The number of questions in the paper pattern has been changed, but the weightage remains the same as 1, 3, 4, and 6 marks. Accordingly, the number of questions for 1 mark has increased from 8 to 20; there is no change for 3 marks questions. The number of questions for 4 marks has decreased from 6 to 4; 5 and 6 marks questions remain unchanged.
3. Typology of questions: Analysing and Evaluation which includes Creating is the new question type.
4. Chapter-wise weightage of marks: There is no change in the paper pattern.
The Board has introduced a number of changes in all three subjects of Commerce for Class 12. The most notable change is the introduction of multiple choice questions, carrying a total of 20 marks, giving students more time to answer long questions and get more marks in the exam.
For queries regarding the changes made to the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact us on 1800-212-7858.
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