CBSE Class 12 Economics Previous Year Question Papers (2022–2026)
Download every CBSE Class 12 Economics board paper from 2022–2026 as a free PDF, with the official CBSE marking scheme. Or practise all 456 questions online, one by one, with answers (396 have marking-scheme solutions).
Key facts
- Highest-weightage chapters: Indian Economy: Human Capital & Rural Development (11.5 marks), Macro: Money & Banking (11.1 marks), Macro: National Income (7.8 marks) on average per paper, across 8 board papers
- Paper pattern 2026-27: 80 marks, 34 questions in 2 sections; unchanged from 2025-26 (CBSE notice, 21 Sep 2026)
- Board papers available: 10 papers from 2022 to 2026 with official marking schemes, free PDF
- Practice questions: 456 questions, 396 with marking-scheme answers, free online
Class 12 Economics board papers with marking schemes
Two sets per year from different CBSE regions. Question papers are published by CBSE; click a PDF to download it free.
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board exam 2026 · Set 58/1/1 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2026 · Set 58/2/1 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2025 · Set 58/1/1 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2025 · Set 58/2/1 | 32 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2024 · Set 58/1/1 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2024 · Set 58/2/1 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2023 · Set 58/1/1 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2023 · Set 58/2/1 | 33 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2022 · Set 58/1/1 · Term 2 | 12 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Board exam 2022 · Set 58/2/1 · Term 2 | 13 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Class 12 Economics sample paper 2026-27
CBSE released the 2026-27 Sample Question Paper on 21 September 2026 and confirmed there is no change in the question paper design for 2026-27. Practise it first: it shows exactly how your board paper will look.
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample paper 2026-27 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
Chapter-wise weightage (from 8 board papers)
Average marks each chapter carried per board paper. Start revision with the chapters at the top.
Most repeated Economics questions in CBSE board exams
The same question, or a near-identical one, appeared in more than one CBSE board exam year.
- (A) Read the following statements - Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct alternatives given below : Assertion (A) : At the break-even level of income, the value of Average Propensity to Consume (APC) i…
Asked in 2023, 2025Macro: Income Determination1 mark - On the basis of the data given below, discuss the shift in output and employment sector-wise, in India and China : 4 Sectoral share of Employment and GVA (%) in 2018 2019 Sector Contribution to GVA Distribution of Workfo…
Asked in 2024, 2025Indian Economy: Employment4 marks - On the basis of the given data, compare and analyse the Distribution of workforce and its contribution to Gross Value added in India and China. Sectoral Share of Employment and GVA (%) in 2018-2019 Contribution to GVA Di…
Asked in 2024, 2025Indian Economy: Comparative Development (India, China, Pakistan)4 marks - Read the following statements : Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct options given below : Assertion (A) : If the value of Marginal Propensity to Save is 0.5, Marginal Propensity to Consume will be equ…
Asked in 2023, 2025General1 mark
Class 12 Economics paper pattern
Based on the sample paper 2026-27 (80 marks).
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 10 × 1 mark, 2 × 3 marks, 3 × 4 marks, 2 × 6 marks | 40 |
| Section B | 10 × 1 mark, 2 × 3 marks, 3 × 4 marks, 2 × 6 marks | 40 |
CBSE additional practice papers for Class 12 Economics
| Paper | Questions | Free download | Answers | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional practice paper 2023-24 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Additional practice paper 2022-23 | 34 | Question paper PDF | Marking scheme PDF | Practise online |
| Additional practice paper 2021-22 | 60 | Question paper PDF | Not published | Practise online |
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download CBSE Class 12 Economics previous year question papers for free?
All CBSE Class 12 Economics board papers from 2022–2026 are listed on this page as free PDF downloads, together with the official marking schemes. You can also practise every question online in the free BoardPrep app.
Are marking schemes included with the Class 12 Economics papers?
Yes. The official CBSE marking scheme is linked next to each paper where CBSE has published it. In the app, 396 of the 456 questions show their marking-scheme answer.
Which chapters carry the most marks in Class 12 Economics?
In recent board papers the highest-weightage chapters were Indian Economy: Human Capital & Rural Development, Macro: Money & Banking, Macro: National Income. See the chapter-wise weightage table above for the full list.
Has the CBSE exam pattern changed for 2026-27?
No. CBSE's notification of 21 September 2026 says there is no change in the question paper design or assessment pattern for 2026-27, and the passing criteria stay the same as 2025-26.
Is BoardPrep free?
Yes. All papers, the question bank, the paper generator, mock tests and the Pattern Challenge are free to use.
Practise Class 12 Economics free
Question-wise practice with answers, chapter tests, board-pattern paper generator with PDF download, and a daily streak to keep you going.