How Many Subjects Are There in 12th Commerce Maharashtra Board?
If you are joining Class 12 Commerce stream under the Maharashtra State Board, it is important to know the exact subject combination and total number of subjects.
Total Number of Subjects in 12th Commerce
You have to study 5 or 6 subjects depending on your choices.
- Minimum: 5 Subjects (Total 500 Marks)
- Most Common: 6 Subjects (Total 600 Marks)
Subject List for HSC Commerce Maharashtra Board
1. Compulsory Subjects (Everyone Must Study)
| Subject | Marks | Type |
|---|---|---|
| English | 100 | Compulsory |
| Book Keeping & Accountancy | 100 | Core |
| Organization of Commerce & Management (OCM) | 100 | Core |
| Economics | 100 | Core |
2. Second Language (Compulsory)
You must choose one language:
- Marathi
- Hindi
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
- Gujarati (or other available languages)
3. Optional / Elective Subject
You have to choose one of the following:
- Mathematics & Statistics (highly recommended if targeting B.Com, CA, CS, CMA, or BBA)
- Secretarial Practice (SP)
Optional Additional Subject (if you want 6 subjects):
- Information Technology (IT) (Commerce)
- Co-operation
- Other vocational subjects
Most Common Combination (Chosen by Majority of Students)
- English
- Book Keeping & Accountancy
- Organization of Commerce & Management (OCM)
- Economics
- Marathi / Hindi
- Mathematics / Secretarial Practice
→ Total 6 Subjects = 600 Marks
Important Points
- Each subject carries 100 marks (80 Theory + 20 Internal/Project).
- You must score minimum 35 marks in each subject to pass.
- English and Accountancy are considered scoring subjects if prepared well.
- Choosing Mathematics in Commerce opens more career options (especially for professional courses).
Which Combination Should You Choose?
- Choose Mathematics if you are good at numbers and aiming for CA, CS, CMA, B.Com (Accounting & Finance), or Data Analytics.
- Choose Secretarial Practice if you prefer theory-based subjects and want slightly easier scoring.
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