The Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka, has structured the Karnataka Board 2nd PUC Economics syllabus for the academic year 2025-26, dividing it into two essential components: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. This comprehensive curriculum aims to equip students with a deep understanding of economic principles necessary for their board examinations. Students are encouraged to download the syllabus to meticulously prepare.
The complete 2nd PUC Economics syllabus for 2025-26 is shared here, comprising a total of 12 chapters, with six chapters dedicated to each part of the curriculum. Students will encounter various question types in the examination, including objective-type questions, very short answer-type questions, short answer-type questions, and long answer-type questions.
2nd PUC Economics Question Paper Pattern 2025-26
The Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics examination will be a written paper conducted for three hours and fifteen minutes, including 15 minutes dedicated to reading the question paper. The question paper will contain 47 questions in total, distributed across five categories. Students are advised to go through the detailed Question Paper Pattern of the Economics exam to understand the pattern and section-wise mark distribution.
| Question Types | No. of Questions | Marks |
| VSQ – 1 Marks | 20 | 20 |
| SQ – 2 Marks | 10 | 20 |
| EQ – 4 Marks | 9 | 36 |
| PQ – 5 Marks | 3 | 15 |
| LAQ – 6 Marks | 5 | 30 |
| Total | 47 | 121 |
Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Syllabus 2026
The syllabus emphasizes specific chapters, and students should pay more attention to the chapters carrying higher marks.
Part A - Microeconomics (6 Chapters)
| Chapters | Topics | Marks |
| 1 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 6 marks |
| 2 | Theory of consumer behavior | 20 marks |
| 3 | Production and cost | 10 marks |
| 4 | The theory of the firm and perfect competition | 11 marks |
| 5 | Market equilibrium | 10 marks |
Part B - Macroeconomics (6 Chapters)
| Chapters | Topics | Marks |
| 1 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 5 marks |
| 2 | National income Accounting | 17 marks |
| 3 | Money and Banking | 12 marks |
| 4 | Consumption and Investment Function | 8 marks |
| 5 | Government Budget and The Economy | 10 marks |
| 6 | Open Economy | 12 marks |
Karnataka 2nd PUC Economics Preparation Tips
- Students are strongly advised to complete the entire Economics syllabus at least one month before the exam begins.
- This early completion allows ample time for revision and practice using model papers and previous year’s question papers.
- Understanding the exam pattern and question types helps students better organize their preparation strategy.
- Solve Karnataka 2nd PUC Model Papers 2026
- Attempt previous year question papers
