CBSE releases Class 12 Economics exam pattern for 2026-27

The Central Board of Secondary Education has released the Class 12 Economics curriculum and examination guidelines for the academic session 2026-27. The subject carries 100 marks, with an 80-mark theory examination and 20 marks for Project Work. The written exam will be three hours long. The theory paper is divided equally between Introductory Macroeconomics and Indian Economic Development, 40 marks each.

In the Macroeconomics section, Determination of Income and Employment carries the highest weightage at 12 marks. In Indian Economic Development, Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy is worth 20 marks. The question paper will assess remembering and understanding (32 marks, 40 percent), applying (24 marks, 30 percent), and analysing, evaluating and creating (24 marks, 30 percent).

Students must also complete a 20-mark project covering research skills, subject knowledge and presentation. The exam pattern emphasises competency-based and application-based questions over rote memorisation. CBSE date sheets for Class 10 and 12 board exams 2027 have not yet been released and are expected on cbseacademic.nic.in.

Update, 5 November 2026: India TV News reports that CBSE Class 12 date sheets for 2027 have not yet been released and are expected soon. The outlet also published information on the Class 12 Accountancy sample paper and pattern, confirming the 80-mark theory and 20-mark project split and three-hour duration for that subject.