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Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus 2022-23 has been reduced for AY 2022-23, similar as earlier. CBSE intends to keep the 30% reduction of the syllabus intact from the previous trend with no other major changes.

CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus comprises 3 parts viz.:

  • Part A: Principles and Functions of Management
  • Part B: Business Finance and Marketing.
  • Part C: Project Work
Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus: Unit wise weightage

Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus Unit-wise Weightage

Following table enlists the CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Unit-wise weightage:

Unit No. Unit Name Marks
Part A: Principles and Functions of Management
 1. Nature and Significance of Management 16 marks
2.  Principles of Management
3.  Business Environment
4.  Planning 14 marks
5.  Organizing
6.  Staffing 20 marks
7.  Directing
8.  Controlling
TOTAL 50 marks
Part B: Business Finance and Marketing
 9. Financial Management  15 marks
10.  Financial Markets 
11.  Marketing Management  15 marks
12.  Consumer Protection
TOTAL 30 marks
Part C: Project Work
 1. Project (One) 20 marks
GRAND TOTAL 100 marks
Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus

Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus

The following table shows the CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus with unit-wise topics:

Unit No. Unit Details
Part A - Principles and Functions of Management 
1. Nature and Significance of Management 
  • Concept, Need & Importance of Management
  • Management as Science, Art and Profession
  • Levels of Management
  • Management functions
  • Concept of Coordination
2. Principles of Management 
  • Principles of Management
  • Fayol’s principles of management
  • Taylor’s Scientific management
3. Business Environment
  • Business Environment
  • Dimensions of Business Environment
  • Demonetization
4. Planning
  • Concept, importance and limitation of Planning
  • Planning process 
  • Single use and standing plans
5. Organizing
  • Concept and importance of Organizing
  • Organizing Process 
  • Structure of organization
  • Delegation
  • Decentralization
6. Staffing
  • Concept and importance of staffing
  • Staffing as a part of HRM
  • Staffing process
  • Recruitment process 
  • Selection – process
  • Training and Development
7. Directing
  • Concept and importance of Directing
  • Elements of Directing
  • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
  • Leadership & laissez faire
  • Communication
8. Controlling 
  • Concept and importance of Controlling
  • Relationship between planning and controlling
  • Steps in process of control
Part B - Business Finance and Marketing 
9. Financial Management 
  • Concept, role and objectives of Financial Management
  • Financial decisions
  • Financial Planning
  • Capital Structure
  • Fixed and Working Capital
10. Financial Markets 
  • Concept of Financial Markets
  • Concept of Money Market
  • Capital market and its types
  • Stock Exchange
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
11. Marketing 
  • Concept, functions and philosophies of Marketing
  • Marketing Mix
  • Product
  • Price
  • Physical Distribution
  • Promotion
12. Consumer Protection
  • Concept and importance of consumer protection 
  • The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
  • Consumer awareness
Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus: Project Work

Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus: Project Work

Students are required to choose one unit out of four and create ONE project based on the selected unit for the Part C: Project Work. List of Project themes can be found in the CBSE Curriculum for the A.Y. 2022-23.

  • Project One: Elements of Business Environment
  • Project Two: Principles of Management
  • Project Three: Stock Exchange
  • Project Four: Marketing

Project Assessment of Class 12 Business Studies is as follows:

Sr. No. Parameter Marks
1. Initiative, cooperativeness and participation 02 marks
2. Presentation & Creativity 02 marks
3. Content, observation and research work 04 marks
4. Situation Analysis 04 marks
5. Viva 08 marks
TOTAL 20 marks
Prescribed Books for CBSE Class 12 Business Studies

Prescribed Books for CBSE Class 12 Business Studies

Following table includes the list of books prescribed by CBSE for Class 12 Business Studies. Apart from the books prescribed below, there are other important books for Business Studies that you can check.

Name of Book Author/ Publication
Business Studies -I NCERT Publication
Business Studies -II NCERT Publication
Business Studies for Class 12 Subhash Dey
Case Studies Mentor in Business Studies Class 12 Alka Dhawan
ABD's Bull's Eye Business Studies Case Studies-Case Studies-Class 12 Neeru Sethi
Class 12 Business Studies Question Paper Design

Class 12 Business Studies: Question Paper Design

CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Exam will consist of a Theory Exam for 80 marks and Project work for 20 marks. CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Exam Pattern is designed to assess students on 3 parameters as shown below:

Parameters Percentage Marks
Remembering & Understanding 55% 44 marks
Application of Knowledge & Information 23.75% 19 marks
Analyzing, Evaluation and Creativeness  21.25% 17 marks
Total 100% 80 marks
Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus Preparation Tips

Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus Preparation Tips 

  • Theory: In order to be able to solve maximum Business Studies problems, try and visualize the concepts. Go through the definitions, meanings, concepts, explanations and then move onto the application part.
  • Study Process: Business Studies requires a good amount of practice on a regular basis. Try solving the exercises provided at the end of each chapter on your own. This will reveal your weak areas and give you an insight on the process of solving problems.
  • Revision: Make short notes, highlight the important points, create flashcards with summary of important topics and concepts. This will help you recall those topics easily and recollect the important points
  • Case Studies: Class 12 Business Studies comprises HOTS (High Order Thinking Skills) questions based on Case Studies. Go through various case studies and analyze them creating short notes on the same. This will make you familiar with the analysis process and help you form your opinions clearly.
  • Practice: Periodically brush up on the memorizing part to make sure you still remember everything you studied. Practice with Previous-Year Question Papers, Sample Question Papers.
  • Project: It is a good idea to do some extra reading, Refer to CBSE guidelines for a proper format and project flow. 
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Ques.: Will there be an Internal Assessment for Class 12 Business Studies?

Ans.: Yes, there will be an Internal Assessment of 20 marks based on the Project Work. 

Ques.: Will there be a Viva Exam for Class 12 Business Studies?

Ans.: Yes, CBSE affiliated schools are instructed to conduct Viva Exams for CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus based on the project work as part of internal assessment.

Ques.: What is the Passing Percentage for Class 12 Business Studies Exam?

Ans.: According to CBSE, students are required to acquire a minimum of 33% marks in order to clear the CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Exam successfully.

Ques.: Is the Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus 2022 reduced?

Ans.: The CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus 2022 is reduced by 30%; however, it is more revised as compared to cut down substantially.

Ques.: Where to find the Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus PDF?

Ans.: CBSE Class 12 Business Studies Syllabus in detail has been released on the official website of the CBSE and is available for download as PDF.

Ques.: Where to find CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers?

Ans.: Students can find the sample question papers on the official website of CBSE. More study materials and question papers can be found at CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.

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