NIOS 224 — Accountacy — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for NIOS 224 — Accountacy — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
Introduction to Accounting
Chapter 2
Accounting Concepts and Conventions
Chapter 3
Accounting Terms
Chapter 4
Purchases and Sales Book
Chapter 5
Accounting Equation
Chapter 6
Double Entry System
Chapter 7
Journal
Chapter 8
Cash Book
Chapter 9
Bank Reconciliation Statement
Chapter 10
Ledger
Chapter 11
Trial Balance and Accounting Errors
Chapter 12
Depreciation
Chapter 13
Provisions and Reserves
Chapter 14
Financial Statements (without Adjustments)
Chapter 15
Financial Statements (with Adjustments)
Chapter 16
Computers in Accounting
Chapter 17
Introduction to Tally

Exam paper pattern

SectionWhat to expect
Q1-Q20Answer all 20 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options and you must choose the most appropriate one.
Q21-Q23Answer the objective questions as instructed. These include completing statements, matching items, and filling blanks, with only the required number of parts to be attempted in each question.
Q24-Q29Answer the objective questions as instructed. These include one-word responses, identifying effects of transactions, matching, voucher classification, debit-credit identification, and true or false statements.
Q30-Q35Answer very short-answer questions in 30 to 50 words each. Choose one alternative wherever an internal choice is given.
Q36-Q41Answer short-answer questions in 50 to 80 words each. Choose one alternative wherever an internal choice is given.
Q42-Q45Answer long-answer questions in 80 to 120 words each. Choose one alternative wherever an internal choice is given.

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in NIOS 224 — Accountacy?

The NIOS 224 — Accountacy syllabus has 17 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which NIOS 224 — Accountacy chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the NIOS 224 — Accountacy syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

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