MSBSHSE Syllabus for Class 12 Information Technology: Chapters, Marks and Exam Pattern

Class 12 · Information Technology · Syllabus

The MSBSHSE Syllabus for Class 12 Information Technology is your map for the year: every chapter, every topic, and exactly how marks are split between theory and practical. Read this page before you plan a single study slot. You will see the chapter list with topics, the weightage of each unit, the theory paper pattern, and what internal assessment actually asks of you. Commerce and Science students often follow the same syllabus but prepare differently, and that difference is explained here too.

Use the preparation tips and common-mistake list as a checklist each time you finish a chapter. If you know what the board expects, you stop wasting hours on things that carry no marks.

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Syllabus at a Glance

Information Technology is a 12th standard subject under the vocational stream, and it is a skill-based paper: you are tested on what you can actually do with a computer as much as on what you can write. The syllabus is prescribed by the state board and is common for Commerce and Science students who choose the subject, so everyone sits the same paper [verify]. The course is divided into six chapters, and each one moves from definitions to hands-on work.

Chapter One-line focus
1. Advanced Web Designing Building web pages with HTML5 and CSS, including forms and validation.
2. Digital Marketing Promoting products online through SEO, social media, email and analytics.
3. Computerised Accounting with GST Recording business transactions in accounting software and handling GST.
4. E-Commerce and E-Governance Online buying and selling, payment systems, security and government portals.
5. Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base Creating tables, queries, forms and reports in a database.
6. Enterprise Resource Planning How ERP software links the departments of a business into one system.

The official syllabus PDF, including the list of topics under each chapter, is published on the board website. Treat that PDF as final: if a coaching note or an older guidebook lists a topic that is not in the official document, the board version wins. Once you have read the chapter list, move on to the detailed topic breakdown, then check the previous year question papers to see how these chapters actually appear in the paper.

Chapter-wise Syllabus with Topics

Each chapter below is broken into the topics the board lists, the sub-topics you are expected to study under them, and what you should be able to do after studying the chapter. The "Learning Outcome" column tells you the skill the paper will test, so use it to decide whether you have actually finished a topic or only read it once.

Chapter 1: Advanced Web Designing

This chapter takes you from writing plain HTML to building a working, styled web page. HTML (HyperText Markup Language) gives the page its structure, CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) controls how it looks, and forms are how a page collects input from a visitor.

Topic Sub-topics Learning Outcome
HTML5 basics Document structure, headings, lists, links, images, tables, semantic tags such as header, nav, section, footer Write a complete, valid HTML page from memory without errors in tag nesting
CSS Inline, internal and external stylesheets, selectors, colours, fonts, box model, margins and padding Apply consistent styling to a page and explain the difference between the three ways of adding CSS
HTML forms Input types (text, password, email, radio, checkbox, submit), labels, select and textarea, form attributes Design a registration or feedback form with correctly labelled fields
Form validation Required fields, input type checks, pattern attribute, basic JavaScript validation [verify] Explain how a browser rejects an empty or wrongly formatted field before the form is sent
Responsive design basics Viewport meta tag, flexible widths, media queries [verify] State why a page built for a desktop looks broken on a phone and how a media query fixes it

Chapter 2: Digital Marketing

Digital marketing is the promotion of products and services through online channels. The chapter is mostly terminology and process, so the exam often asks you to define a term and then apply it to a small business scenario.

Topic Sub-topics Learning Outcome
SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) On-page and off-page SEO, keywords, meta tags, backlinks, search ranking Suggest three on-page changes that would help a page rank for a given keyword
Social media marketing Platforms, content types, campaigns, audience targeting, engagement metrics Choose a platform for a given product and justify the choice
Email marketing Mailing lists, newsletters, subject lines, call to action, spam compliance Draft a short promotional email with a clear subject line and call to action
Online advertising Display ads, pay-per-click, cost per impression, ad targeting [verify] Explain how pay-per-click billing works with a simple cost example
Web analytics Visitors, page views, bounce rate, conversion, reports Read a simple analytics table and identify which page is underperforming

Chapter 3: Computerised Accounting with GST

Here you learn to record business transactions in accounting software instead of on paper. GST (Goods and Services Tax) is the indirect tax that must be calculated and shown on every invoice, so the chapter links software entries to tax rules.

Topic Sub-topics Learning Outcome
Accounting software basics Company creation, ledgers, groups, vouchers, double entry in software Create a company and pass a simple sales and purchase entry correctly
GST concepts CGST, SGST, IGST, input tax credit, tax rates and HSN codes [verify] Split the correct GST components on an intra-state and an inter-state sale
Invoice generation Tax invoice format, mandatory fields, e-invoice basics [verify] Prepare an invoice that shows taxable value, tax rate and total amount
Reports Trial balance, profit and loss, balance sheet, GST summary reports Locate and read the GST summary report for a given month

Chapter 4: E-Commerce and E-Governance

E-commerce is buying and selling over the internet; e-governance is the government delivering services online. Both are explained through models, so learn the model names and one real example for each.

Topic Sub-topics Learning Outcome
E-commerce business models B2B, B2C, C2C, B2G, with examples of each Classify a given website into the correct model and explain why
Payment systems Payment gateways, net banking, UPI, cards, wallets, cash on delivery Describe the steps between a customer clicking "pay" and the seller receiving confirmation
Security in online transactions Encryption, SSL, digital signature, OTP, phishing and fraud awareness Explain two ways a buyer is protected during an online payment
E-governance services Government service portals, online forms, certificates, digital India initiatives [verify] Name a government service available online and list the steps to apply for it

Chapter 5: Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base

A database stores related data in an organised way. LibreOffice Base is the free software used in your practicals, and the chapter moves from creating a table to pulling information out of it with a query.

Topic Sub-topics Learning Outcome
Database fundamentals Field, record, table, primary key, data types Design a table for a given situation with a sensible primary key
Tables and relationships Creating tables, foreign key, one-to-many relationship Link two tables and explain what the foreign key does
Queries Select query, criteria, sorting, calculated fields, SQL view Write a query that lists only records matching a condition, e.g. marks above 60
Forms Form wizard, data entry forms, controls Create a form that lets a user add a new record without opening the table
Reports Report wizard, grouping, printing Generate a report grouped by a field such as class or city

Chapter 6: Enterprise Resource Planning

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is a single software system that connects the departments of a business, so a sale in one department updates stock, accounts and payroll automatically. The chapter is definition-heavy, so keep your notes short and precise.

Topic Sub-topics Learning Outcome
ERP concepts Definition, need, evolution from separate systems to one integrated system Define ERP in two lines and state one problem it solves
ERP modules Finance, HR, inventory, sales, purchase, manufacturing modules Match a business activity to the ERP module that handles it
Benefits and limitations Data accuracy, faster reporting, cost, training effort, implementation risk List two benefits and one limitation with a reason
Implementation Requirement study, vendor selection, customisation, training, go-live [verify] Arrange the implementation steps in the correct order
Case studies How a manufacturing or retail firm uses ERP [verify] Explain how ERP would help a small shop that currently keeps stock in a notebook

A typical exam question from Chapter 5 reads: "Write the steps to create a query that displays only those students whose marks are greater than 75." Marks are usually split between the correct table selection, the criteria row and the output shown, so a right answer with no criteria gets partial credit only. The same pattern applies to Chapter 1, where a question may ask for a form with an email field and a submit button: the marks are for the correct input type, the label and the closing tags, not just for a page that looks right.

Where a topic appears in your textbook but the board syllabus document does not name it explicitly, it is marked [verify] above. Check those rows against the official syllabus PDF and your current textbook before you build a revision plan around them. Once you have mapped all six chapters, work through the chapter-wise textbook solutions to confirm you can answer the exercise questions, and then attempt previous year question papers to see how each chapter is actually worded in the exam.

Marks Distribution and Weightage

The subject is marked out of 100 in total. The written theory paper carries 80 marks, and the remaining 20 marks come from practical work and internal assessment [verify]. For planning purposes, treat the 80-mark theory paper as the main target and the 20 marks as marks you can secure steadily through regular lab work rather than last-minute study.

Weightage across chapters is not identical. Based on board sample papers, the approximate split looks like this [verify]:

Chapter Approximate Theory Weightage Nature of Questions
1. Advanced Web Designing Higher (around 15 to 18 marks) [verify] Code writing, tag identification, form design, output prediction
2. Digital Marketing Higher (around 12 to 15 marks) [verify] Definitions, term matching, short application scenarios
3. Computerised Accounting with GST Moderate (around 10 to 12 marks) [verify] GST calculation, invoice fields, report identification
4. E-Commerce and E-Governance Moderate (around 10 to 12 marks) [verify] Model classification, step-wise process questions
5. Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base Higher (around 15 to 18 marks) [verify] Query writing, table design, primary and foreign key questions
6. Enterprise Resource Planning Moderate (around 8 to 10 marks) [verify] Definitions, module matching, benefits and limitations

Chapters 1, 2 and 5 usually carry more weight in theory because they test skills you can demonstrate: writing HTML and CSS, applying marketing terms to a scenario, and writing a query with a criteria row. Chapters 3, 4 and 6 lean towards application and explanation, so they reward clear, short answers with correct terminology rather than long descriptions [verify].

Use this table to decide how many revision cycles each chapter gets, not to skip any chapter. The exact distribution is printed in the official sample paper for your session, so download it and compare before you finalise a plan. Numbers can shift by a few marks between years, so treat the weightage above as a planning guide only. After your first revision round, test yourself with sample papers with solutions and then move to previous year question papers to see which chapters actually repeat.

Theory Paper Pattern

The 80-mark theory paper is set from your textbook and tests both recall and application. You will not be asked to write long essays. Most questions expect a term, a short definition, a line of code, or a two to three line explanation. A typical paper is divided into sections that move from easy objective questions to longer application questions [verify].

Question Type Typical Marks per Question What It Tests
Multiple choice / objective 1 mark each [verify] Definitions, tag names, GST terms, ERP modules
Very short answer (one word or one line) 1 to 2 marks [verify] Full forms, syntax, key differences
Short answer 2 to 3 marks [verify] Explain a concept, list steps, compare two models
Long answer / application 4 to 5 marks [verify] Write HTML or CSS code, write an SQL query, solve a GST invoice problem

Some sections offer internal choice, for example "attempt any four of six" [verify]. Read the instruction line before you start writing, because attempting extra questions wastes time you need for the code-based ones.

Code and query questions carry the most risk of silent mark loss. If a question asks you to write an HTML form, the examiner checks the opening and closing tags, the correct attribute names and whether the form would actually run. A missing </form> or a misspelt attribute loses marks even if the rest is right. The same applies to an SQL query: SELECT Name FROM Student WHERE Marks > 60; earns full marks only if the keywords, table name, column name and semicolon are all correct.

Attempt the paper in this order: objective questions first, then very short answers, then short answers, and finally the long code and query questions. This locks in the easy marks early and leaves you enough time to check syntax. For chapter-wise question practice, work through important questions chapter-wise and then time yourself on sample papers with solutions.

Practical and Internal Assessment

The practical side of Information Technology is not decoration added to the theory paper. It is assessed separately, and the marks are usually split between a practical examination and internal assessment, with the practical exam carrying the larger share [verify]. Your school conducts the lab work through the year, and an external examiner is normally present for the final practical [verify].

The practical exam usually has three parts: a set of lab activities you perform on the computer, a project you have already built, and a viva where the examiner asks you to explain what you did [verify]. Expect to be asked to do tasks such as creating a small web page with a form, writing a few SQL queries on a table you create in LibreOffice Base, or recording a simple transaction in accounting software.

The skills assessed are practical and specific:

  • Web design: writing valid HTML5, applying CSS, building a working form.
  • Database creation: creating tables, setting a primary key, writing SELECT queries, generating a report.
  • Accounting software: entering a transaction, generating a GST invoice, pulling a report.
  • Digital marketing tools: identifying SEO elements on a page, describing a campaign plan or an analytics report.

For project work, a small working website (three or four linked pages with a contact form) or a small database application (a student or library record system with tables, a query and a report) is enough. Keep it simple and make sure every part actually runs on the lab computer. A project that looks impressive in a file but fails to open loses marks in the viva.

Maintain your practical journal from the first week, not the last. Write each lab activity with the aim, the steps, the code or query you typed, and the output. For the viva, be ready to explain any line in your own journal: why you used a particular tag, why a column is the primary key, what a GST rate means. If you want ready-made practice tasks, the Class 12 Information Technology practical guide and project ideas page lists activities you can rehearse on your own machine.

Commerce vs Science Stream: What Differs

The syllabus content is the same for every student who opts for Information Technology, whether you come from Commerce or Science. Your textbook, the chapter list, the theory paper and the practical tasks do not change with your stream. What changes is how familiar the examples feel to you.

Commerce students meet ledgers, vouchers, debit and credit, and tax invoices in their other subjects, so Chapter 3 (Computerised Accounting with GST) and Chapter 4 (E-Commerce and E-Governance) usually feel like revision with software added. Science students often move through those two chapters more slowly because terms like "journal entry" or "input tax credit" are new, but they usually find Chapter 5 (Database Concepts) and the logic parts of Chapter 1 comfortable.

Chapter Commerce students Science students
1. Advanced Web Designing Needs regular code practice Usually comfortable
2. Digital Marketing Easy to connect with business examples Needs new vocabulary
3. Computerised Accounting with GST Mostly familiar ground Budget extra time for accounting terms
4. E-Commerce and E-Governance Familiar business context Read examples carefully
5. Database Concepts Needs practice with queries Usually comfortable
6. Enterprise Resource Planning Links well to business studies Learn modules and benefits

The question paper is common for all streams, so no one gets an easier set of questions [verify]. Do not spend time worrying about stream differences. Read the chapter, attempt the textbook exercises, and use the Class 12 Information Technology previous year question papers to see how the same topic is asked to everyone.

What Changed This Session

As of now, no official change has been announced in the Class 12 Information Technology syllabus for this session [verify]. The six chapters, the theory paper pattern and the practical tasks remain as described in the current textbook. If the board issues a circular mid-session, it will be posted on the official board website, and that circular overrides anything written here.

Two things do change quietly from year to year, and both matter for this subject:

  • Software versions. The textbook refers to specific tools, such as LibreOffice Base for databases and accounting software for GST work. If your computer lab runs a newer version, menu names and button positions may differ from the book. Learn the concept (what a query does, what a report shows) rather than memorising one screen layout.
  • Textbook edition. Use the latest edition prescribed for your session. An older copy may show outdated GST rates or interface screenshots.

Check the board website once at the start of the session and again after the preliminary exams. Do not rely on forwarded messages or coaching notes claiming a topic has been removed; if you cannot find the change in an official board circular, treat it as unconfirmed [verify]. When in doubt, prepare the full syllabus. The extra topics cost little time, and skipping a topic that turns up in the paper costs marks.

Practise on the same software your school uses for the practical exam, and cross-check the question style with the Class 12 Information Technology previous year question papers.

How to Use the Syllabus for Study Planning

A syllabus is only useful if it changes what you do on a Tuesday evening. Convert it into weekly targets: count the topics listed under each chapter in the chapter-wise section above, divide them by the number of weeks you have left, and write the target on a calendar. If you have 12 weeks and roughly 60 sub-topics, that is about five sub-topics a week, which leaves the last two weeks free for revision and sample papers.

Not every topic deserves the same time. Chapters 1, 2 and 5 carry more theory weight, so give them longer slots and more revision cycles [verify]. Chapters 3, 4 and 6 are application-based, so a single careful pass plus practice questions is often enough. Never let a high-weightage chapter sit untouched until the end.

Keep one checklist page per chapter: list every sub-topic, tick it after you read it, tick it again in a different colour after you can answer questions on it. The second tick is the one that matters. Pair theory with lab work the same week: read about LibreOffice Base queries, then actually create a table and run the query on the computer. Reading about a form or a query without typing it rarely sticks.

Week Chapters Focus
Week 1 Chapter 1 (Advanced Web Designing) HTML5 and CSS basics, build one small page in the lab
Week 2 Chapter 2 (Digital Marketing), Chapter 4 (E-Commerce and E-Governance) Definitions and case studies, compare e-commerce models
Week 3 Chapter 3 (Computerised Accounting with GST), Chapter 5 (Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base) Invoice practice in software, create tables and queries
Week 4 Chapter 6 (Enterprise Resource Planning) plus full revision ERP modules, then solve one full sample paper under timed conditions

Self-testing beats re-reading. After each week, attempt the objective and short-answer questions for that chapter from the chapter-wise important questions page, and finish the month with a full sample paper with solutions written in exam time. Mark every wrong answer, note the topic it came from, and add that topic back to next week's checklist.

Chapter-wise Preparation Tips

Each chapter in this subject rewards a different kind of practice. Web design and databases need the keyboard, digital marketing needs vocabulary and case reading, and accounting needs both. The table below gives the shortest route to marks in each chapter.

Chapter Preparation Tips
1. Advanced Web Designing Type every HTML5 and CSS example from the textbook instead of only reading it; check the output in a browser and fix what breaks. Learn the attributes of the <form> tag and the difference between client-side validation (HTML5 attributes like required, pattern) and server-side validation. Practise writing a small page with a heading, an image, a table and a form, because exam questions often ask you to write or correct short code.
2. Digital Marketing Build a glossary of terms first: SEO, keyword, backlink, CTR, CPC, bounce rate, conversion. Then read one short case study per technique and note what the business did and what result it expected. For long answers, structure them as definition, method, example, benefit.
3. Computerised Accounting with GST Enter a few transactions in the accounting software yourself: purchase, sale, payment, receipt. Learn the GST slabs and the difference between CGST, SGST and IGST with one invoice example each. Practise reading a generated report (ledger, trial balance, GST summary) and stating what it shows.
4. E-Commerce and E-Governance Make a comparison chart of business models (B2B, B2C, C2C, B2G) with one Indian example for each. Learn the steps of an online payment and the security measures used, such as encryption and OTP. For e-governance, list three government service portals and the service each provides.
5. Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base Create at least two small databases in the lab: one with two related tables, one with a query using a condition and a sort. Write SQL statements by hand for SELECT, WHERE, ORDER BY and simple aggregate functions. Know the difference between a primary key and a foreign key with your own table as the example.
6. Enterprise Resource Planning Memorise short definitions of ERP and its modules (finance, HR, sales, inventory, production). Draw a simple diagram linking the modules to show how data flows. Read one implementation case study and note the benefits and the common reasons ERP projects fail.

A common mistake in Chapter 1 is writing CSS inline everywhere and losing marks for messy structure; keep style rules in a <style> block or separate sheet. In Chapter 5, students often write a query that runs but returns the wrong rows because the condition uses the wrong operator; always test with sample data and check the output.

After finishing a chapter, attempt its objective questions from the MCQ quiz for practice, then move to the previous year question papers to see how the same topic was framed in the exam.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The most expensive mistake in this subject is treating it like a theory paper. Students who only read the textbook and never open a browser or LibreOffice Base lose the practical marks and also stumble on theory questions that ask for output or code. A question like "write the HTML for a form with a text box and a submit button" is easy if you have typed it ten times and hard if you have only seen it printed.

Here are the errors that cost marks most often:

  • Ignoring practical work. The practical exam and internal assessment carry a separate share of marks [verify], and the journal is checked. Skipping lab sessions to revise theory shifts effort from easy marks to harder ones.
  • Not running code or queries on the computer. A SELECT query that looks correct on paper may return the wrong rows because of a wrong operator or a missing condition. Type it, run it, and compare the output with what you expected.
  • Overlooking definitions and terminology. One-mark questions on SEO, ERP modules, primary key or CGST are direct marks. Keep a glossary and revise it weekly.
  • Not revising the high-weightage chapters. Chapters 1, 2 and 5 carry more theory weight [verify], so they deserve a second and third revision, not just one reading.
  • Skipping sample papers and previous year questions. These show the exact wording and marks per question. Solve at least two full papers under timed conditions using the sample papers with solutions and the previous year question papers.
  • Not maintaining a practical journal. Write each lab activity the same day, with the aim, steps and output. A complete, neat journal also makes viva preparation much faster.

Quick Revision: Key Terms and Concepts

Definitions are the cheapest marks in this paper. A one-mark question asking you to define SEO, primary key or GST needs one accurate sentence, not a paragraph. Build a single glossary page and add to it as each chapter finishes, so revision in the last week means reading one list instead of six chapters.

TermOne-line meaningChapter
Responsive designLayout that adjusts to screen size using CSS media queries.1
Form validationChecking user input before it is sent, using HTML attributes or script.1
SEOTechniques that push a web page higher in search results.2
CTRClick-through rate: clicks divided by impressions, shown as a percentage.2
CGST / SGSTTax collected by the Centre and the State on intra-state supply.3
Tax invoiceInvoice showing taxable value, tax rate and payable GST.3
Payment gatewayService that authorises and processes online payments.4
Primary keyField that uniquely identifies each record in a table.5
Foreign keyField in one table that refers to the primary key of another.5
ERPIntegrated software linking all business functions in one database.6

Keep syntax beside the terms, because exam questions ask for exact code. For HTML, remember the pattern <form action="submit.php" method="post"> and that every opening tag needs a closing tag. For SQL, the shapes worth memorising are SELECT * FROM student WHERE marks > 60; and CREATE TABLE student (roll INT PRIMARY KEY, name VARCHAR(30));.

Write each term on one side of a flashcard and the meaning or syntax on the other. Shuffle the deck, answer aloud, and set aside the cards you miss for a second round the next day. Test yourself with the MCQ quiz for practice once the deck feels easy.

Marathi Summary

इयत्ता १२ वी Information Technology विषयात सहा प्रकरणे आहेत: Advanced Web Designing, Digital Marketing, Computerised Accounting with GST, E-Commerce and E-Governance, Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base आणि Enterprise Resource Planning. परीक्षेत theory चे ८० गुण आणि practical व internal assessment चे २० गुण असतात [verify]. प्रश्नपत्रिकेत MCQ, short answer आणि long answer प्रश्न विचारले जातात; HTML code आणि SQL query लिहायला सांगितले जाऊ शकते [verify].

हा syllabus board च्या अधिकृत website वर मराठीतही उपलब्ध आहे [verify]. मराठी माध्यमाच्या विद्यार्थ्यांनी मराठी textbook वापरावे आणि technical terms इंग्रजीतच पाठ करावे, कारण उत्तरपत्रिकेत तेच अपेक्षित असतात. सरावासाठी sample papers with solutions सोडवा.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters are there in Class 12 Information Technology for the state board?

There are six chapters: Advanced Web Designing, Digital Marketing, Computerised Accounting with GST, E-Commerce and E-Governance, Database Concepts Using LibreOffice Base, and Enterprise Resource Planning. Each chapter moves from basic definitions to practical work, so do not skip the hands-on part while revising. Check the official syllabus PDF for the exact topic list under every chapter.

Where can I download the official Class 12 Information Technology syllabus PDF?

Download it from the state board's official website, usually under the syllabus or downloads section for Class 12 vocational subjects. Use only that PDF as your final reference. If a guidebook or coaching note lists a topic that is missing from the official document, follow the board version [verify]. Your school's IT teacher can also confirm the current file.

What is the marks distribution for Class 12 Information Technology?

The paper is split between theory and practical assessment, with internal marks for practical work and journal completion [verify]. The exact theory-practical weightage is stated in the official syllabus document, so confirm the numbers there rather than relying on older guides. For revision, give the practical chapters (web designing, LibreOffice Base, accounting software) regular lab time alongside theory.

Is the Class 12 Information Technology syllabus the same for Commerce and Science students?

Yes. Information Technology is a vocational stream subject, and students from both Commerce and Science can choose it. The syllabus and the question paper are common for all candidates, so the chapters and practical tasks do not differ by stream [verify]. Confirm with your school that the subject is offered in your section before finalising your subject combination.

Has the Class 12 Information Technology syllabus changed for this session?

Any revision is announced through the board's official syllabus PDF for the current academic session. Compare the chapter list and topic headings in that PDF with your textbook before assuming nothing has changed [verify]. If your school has issued a revised topic list, follow it, and ask your teacher to confirm which topics carry more weight in the paper.

Are there practicals or internal marks in Class 12 Information Technology?

Yes. This is a skill-based subject, so practical work and internal assessment form part of your final result [verify]. Expect lab tasks in HTML and CSS, LibreOffice Base, and accounting software, plus a journal or practical file. Keep your practical record updated through the year, because internal marks are usually based on regular lab performance and journal completion.