NewsIMTSNCERT is offering a free online Business Studies course for Class 12 students on the SWAYAM platform. The 24-week course started on 22 September 2025 and will continue till 6 March 2026. Students can enrol until 20 February 2026. The course covers eight themes including management principles, business environment, planning, organising, staffing, directing and controlling through 30 modules. An online exam is scheduled for 3 March 2026. The curriculum aligns with NCERT Class 12 syllabus and includes documents, video lessons, web links and self-assessment resources. Discussion forums will provide additional support to learners. The course is offered in English and is especially useful for students preparing for board examinations. To join the course, students can register on the SWAYAM portal, complete the modules and appear for the final assessment to earn a certificate. (Updated 9 Nov 2025, 10:00 IST; source: link)
NCERT Launches Free Business Studies Course for Class 12
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has started offering a free online Business Studies course for Class 12 students through the SWAYAM platform. The 24-week course began on September 22, 2025, and will run until March 6, 2026. Students interested in joining can enroll anytime before February 20, 2026. The course follows the official NCERT Class 12 syllabus and covers eight important themes through 30 modules. These themes include management principles, business environment, planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling – all key topics for board examinations.
Course Structure and Benefits for Board Exam Preparation
The Business Studies course provides students with various learning materials including documents, video lessons, web links, and self-assessment tools. Students can participate in discussion forums to get help with difficult concepts. The course is taught in English and is particularly helpful for students preparing for their Class 12 board exams. To complete the course, students must register on the SWAYAM portal, work through all the modules, and take the final online examination scheduled for March 3, 2026. After successfully finishing the course, students will receive a certificate that recognizes their achievement.
Key Points
- The 24-week course started on 22 September 2025 and will continue till 6 March 2026.
- Students can enrol until 20 February 2026.
- An online exam is scheduled for 3 March 2026.