CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2018: Accountancy Paper Analysis by Board Examiner

By Nidhi Trivedi

 

CBSE Class 12 Board Exams 2018: Accountancy Paper Analysis by Board Examiner

CBSE Class XII Board Exam for Accountancy was conducted on March 15, 2018 from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm across various test centres in India. There was an uproar across various media units suggesting that Set-II of Class 12 Accountancy paper was leaked over WhatsApp but CBSE board officials denied this allegation vehemently.

Most of the students who appeared for CBSE board exam for Accountancy shared that the questions asked were easy to attempt but the paper was lengthy.

Test Pattern & Marking Scheme

The board exam paper for Accountancy was divided into two parts, that is, Part A and Part B.

Part A or Accounting for Partnership Firms and Companies had a weightage of 60 marks and students had to attempt all questions in this section.

Part B of the Accountancy paper had two options from which students could choose any one from the ones mentioned below:

• Option - I (Analysis of Financial Statements)

• Option – II (Computerised Accounting)

This section amounted to 20 marks and students had to attempt questions from only one of the options.

Difficulty Level

This year's accountancy paper was student friendly. The questions were in favour of students, especially the average child could perform well in the CBSE Class 12 Accountancy board exam.

Topics with Maximum Questions

The paper was a good mix of ledger and journal and leisure change of all ledger queries, variation from earlier journal entries is welcome as it gives students an inclination towards both the aspects and ensures that they study them well.

The twist in the debenture question which was done for the first time was good and gave food for thought to above average students.

The preparation of balance sheet question in company accounts could have included more concepts of forfeiture etc.

Test Pattern as Compared to Previous Year’s Papers

Compared to last year’s paper which was high in difficulty level this year’s paper was simpler and could be completed in time.

The last year’s paper had very lengthy one markers as well which isn't a welcome option. One markers should be as per the time that a student needs, not to debate over complicated applications to waste time.

About the Author:

Nidhi Trivedi

Nidhi Trivedi has a teaching experience of 16 years. A PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) for Commerce stream, she has completed her graduation in BCom and post-graduation in MCom from Delhi University. Currently, she is teaching Class 12 Commerce stream students at Ryan International School, Greater Noida. She is a CBSE Class 12 Board Examiner for the past 7 years.