ISC Class 12 Board Exam 2026 LIVE: CISCE 12th Economics paper begins; analysis, answer key, passing marks
Suviral Shukla | March 23, 2026 | 02:53 PM IST | 5 mins read
Students will have to obtain at least 35 marks out of 100 to pass the ISC Class 12 Economics paper. Updates on passing marks, analysis, answer key, and other details.
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Download EBookThe Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) is conducting the ISC Class 12 Economics board exam 2026 today, March 23. The 12th board exam is being held in a single shift from 2 pm to 5 pm for a duration of three hours.
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The ISC Economics theory paper is held for a total of 80 marks, while 20 marks will be given for the internal assessment.
The ISC Class 12 Economics question paper includes objective-style multiple-choice questions worth 1 mark, as well as short- and long-answer questions. The question paper will also cover queries on concepts, graph-based analysis, and applications for economic theory.
As per the syllabus, the ISC 12th Economics paper will be based on microeconomics' chapters, including demand and supply, elasticity, market structures, perfect competition, monopoly, etc, consumer equilibrium.
ISC Class 12 Economics Paper: Passing marks
The ISC 12th questions from macroeconomics will be on national income, money and banking, fiscal policy, government budget, and balance of payments.
As per the ISC 12th passing criteria, students will have to obtain at least 35 marks out of 100 to qualify for the ISC Class 12 Economics paper. As per the exam day guidelines, students must carry their ISC Class 12 board exam hall ticket, pens, and basic stationery.
Items such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, written notes and other electronic devices are not allowed inside the school board examination hall.
The ISC board has advised students to follow the exam day guidelines or instructions and reach the exam centre 30-40 minutes before the exam begins. No student will be allowed to enter the exam hall before the time, it said.
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March 23, 2026 | 02:53 PM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics Paper 2026: Exam analysis soon
The ISC Class 12 Economics Paper 2026 exam will conclude at 5 PM, after which a detailed analysis is expected. Experts will soon provide insights on the ISC Class 12 Economics paper’s difficulty level, important questions, and expected trends in marks.
March 23, 2026 | 02:05 PM IST
ISC 12th Economics paper begins
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has begun the ISC Class 12 Economics exam, which will end at 5 pm.
March 23, 2026 | 01:37 PM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics Exam 2026: Important topics
For the ISC Class 12 Economics exam 2026, students should focus on key topics from both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Important areas include Consumer Behaviour, Production and Costs, Market Structures, National Income, Money and Banking, and Government Budget and Economic Reforms.
March 23, 2026 | 01:08 PM IST
ISC Class 12 economics specimen paper 2026
The ISC Class 12 Economics specimen paper 2026 is a model paper released by the CISCE to help students prepare for exams. It shows the latest syllabus, question types, and marking scheme, allowing students to practice and understand the exam pattern.
March 23, 2026 | 12:20 PM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics paper to begin at 2 pm
The CISCE will conduct the ISC Class 12 Economics board exam 2026 today, March 23, from 2 pm to 5 pm
March 23, 2026 | 12:00 PM IST
What are the minimum passing marks for ISC Class 12 exams 2026?
To pass the ISC Class 12 Board Exam 2026, students must score at least 35 marks out of 100 in each subject.
March 23, 2026 | 11:40 AM IST
What is the marking scheme for ISC Class 12 Economics?
The ISC Class 12 Economics theory paper carries 80 marks, and the internal assessment carries 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks.
March 23, 2026 | 11:20 AM IST
ISC Economics Paper: What items are not allowed in the exam hall?
Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, and other electronic devices are not allowed inside the ISC Class 12 exam centre.
March 23, 2026 | 11:00 AM IST
What is the duration of the ISC Economics exam?
The ISC Class 12 Economics theory exam is conducted for 3 hours, from 2 pm to 5 pm.
March 23, 2026 | 10:40 AM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics Paper 2026: How is the question paper divided?
The ISC 12th Economics paper has Section A with compulsory short-answer questions or MCQs and Section B with long-answer questions.
March 23, 2026 | 10:20 AM IST
What is the exam pattern for ISC Class 12 Economics 2026?
The ISC Class 12 Economics exam includes an 80-mark theory paper of 3 hours and a 20-mark internal assessment.
March 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM IST
CISCE 12th Exam 2026: What items are allowed inside the exam hall?
For ISC Class 12 Economics paper, students can carry pens, pencils, and other basic stationery items as permitted by CISCE.
March 23, 2026 | 09:40 AM IST
Is there any reading time before the ISC 12th Eco exam starts?
Yes, students are usually given 15 minutes of reading time to go through the ISC Class 12 Economics question paper before writing.
March 23, 2026 | 09:20 AM IST
CISCE 12th Economics paper: Documents to carry
Students must carry their ISC Class 12 admit card and school ID to the exam centre.
March 23, 2026 | 09:00 AM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics Exam 2026: Reporting time
Students are advised to reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the ISC Class 12 admit card.
March 23, 2026 | 08:40 AM IST
What types of questions were asked in the ISC 12th Economics paper?
The ISC 12th Economics paper included a mix of short-answer questions, MCQs, and long-answer questions.
March 23, 2026 | 08:20 AM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics Paper 2026: Were the questions from the syllabus?
Yes, the questions were mostly based on the prescribed ISC Class 12 Economics syllabus.
March 23, 2026 | 08:00 AM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics Exam 2026: Duration and marks
The ISC Class 12 Economics exam consists of an 80-mark theory paper conducted for 3 hours, along with a 20-mark internal assessment.
March 23, 2026 | 07:40 AM IST
ISC 12th economics exam format
The ISC Class 12 Economics exam 2026 has an 80-mark theory paper of 3 hours and a 20-mark internal assessment, and the question paper is divided into Section A with compulsory short-answer questions or MCQs and Section B with long-answer questions.
March 23, 2026 | 07:16 AM IST
ISC 12th Economics Paper 2026: Exam timings
The CISCE will conduct the ISC Class 12 Economics paper 2026 today in a single shift from 2 to 5 pm.
March 23, 2026 | 06:00 AM IST
ISC Class 12 today from 9 am; items allowed inside exam hall
Students will be allowed to carry their ISC Class 12 board exam hall ticket, pens, and basic stationery inside the school board exam hall.
March 23, 2026 | 05:00 AM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics paper today; prohibited items
Items such as mobile phones, smart devices, any notes or papers are not allowed inside the ISC 12th board exam hall.
March 23, 2026 | 04:00 AM IST
ISC 12th Economics exam today in single shift
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will conduct the ISC Class 12 Economics board exam 2026 today in a single shift from 2 to 5 pm.
March 23, 2026 | 03:00 AM IST
ISC 12th Economics paper today; check passing marks
The CISCE board will conduct the ISC 12th Economics board exam today. As per the passing criteria, students will have to obtain at least 35 marks out of 100 to qualify the ISC Class 12 Economics paper.
March 23, 2026 | 02:00 AM IST
ISC 12th Economics paper on macroeconomics
The ISC Class 12 Economics paper will have macroeconomics questions based on the given topics below.
- National income
- Money and banking
- Fiscal policy
- Government budget
- Balance of payments
March 23, 2026 | 01:00 AM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics paper; Topics on Microeconomics
The ISC Class 12 Economics paper will have microeconomics questions based on the given topics below.
- Demand and supply
- Elasticity
- Market structures (perfect competition, monopoly, etc.)
- Consumer equilibrium
March 23, 2026 | 12:00 AM IST
ISC Class 12 marks distribution
The marks for the ISC 12th Economics exam will be distributed in three categories as given below.
- Total marks: 100
- Theory: 80 marks
- Project work: 20 marks
March 22, 2026 | 11:00 PM IST
ISC 12th Economics paper timings
The board exam will be held in a single shift from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm for a duration of three hours and 15 minutes
March 22, 2026 | 10:00 PM IST
ISC 12th exam gate closing timings
The ISC board has advised students to follow the exam day guidelines or instructions and reach the exam centre 30-40 minutes before the exam begins. No student will be allowed to enter the exam hall before time, it said.
March 22, 2026 | 09:00 PM IST
ISC 12th board exam tomorrow for Economics; prohibited items
Items such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, written notes and other electronic devices are not allowed inside the school board examination hall.
March 22, 2026 | 08:00 PM IST
ISC Class 12 exams tomorrow; items allowed inside exam hall
Students will be allowed to carry their ISC Class 12 board exam hall ticket, pens, and basic stationery inside the school board exam hall.
March 22, 2026 | 07:00 PM IST
ISC Class 12 Maths paper passing marks
As per the passing criteria, students will have to obtain at least 35 marks out of 100 to qualify the ISC Class 12 Economics paper.
March 22, 2026 | 06:00 PM IST
ISC Maths theory paper total marks
ISC Economics theory paper will be held for a total of 80 marks, while 20 marks will be given for internal assessment.
March 22, 2026 | 05:48 PM IST
ISC Class 12 Economics paper tomorrow from 2 to 5 pm
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) will conduct the ISC Class 12 Economics board exam 2026 tomorrow in a single shift.
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