NIOS 318 — Economics — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 318 — Economics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Overview of Indian Economy
- Chapter 2
- Economic Planning in India
- Chapter 3
- The Problem of Unemployment, Poverty and Inequality
- Chapter 4
- Economic Growth and Economic Development
- Chapter 5
- Meaning, Scope and Its Need in Economics
- Chapter 6
- Collection and Classification of Data
- Chapter 7
- Presentation of Data
- Chapter 8
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Chapter 9
- Measures of Dispersion
- Chapter 10
- Correlation Analysis
- Chapter 11
- Index Numbers
- Chapter 12
- Central Problems of an Economy
- Chapter 13
- Introduction to the Study of Economics
- Chapter 14
- Consumer's Equilibrium
- Chapter 15
- Demand
- Chapter 16
- Price Elasticity of Demand
- Chapter 17
- Cost of Production
- Chapter 18
- Supply
- Chapter 19
- Production Function
- Chapter 20
- Price Elasticity of Supply
- Chapter 21
- Forms of Market
- Chapter 22
- Price Determination Under Perfect Competition
- Chapter 23
- Revenue and Profit Maximization of a Competitive Firm
- Chapter 24
- National Income and Related Aggregates
- Chapter 25
- National Income and Its Measurement
- Chapter 26
- Consumption, Saving and Investment
- Chapter 27
- Theory of Income Determination
- Chapter 28
- Money and Banking
- Chapter 29
- Government and The Budget
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q20 | Answer all 20 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options; select and write the most appropriate option. |
| Q21-Q35 | Answer all 15 objective questions as instructed. Each question carries 2 marks and usually contains two one-mark parts such as fill in the blanks or state whether the statements are true or false. |
| Q36-Q42 | Answer all 7 very short answer questions in 30 to 50 words each. Where an internal choice is given, attempt only one option. |
| Q43-Q48 | Answer all 6 short answer questions in 50 to 80 words each. These may include explanations, diagrams, and numerical or data-based calculations; where an internal choice is given, attempt only one option. |
| Q49-Q50 | Answer both long answer questions in 80 to 120 words each. These may include numerical/data-based calculations and explanatory answers; where an internal choice is given, attempt only one option. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 318 — Economics?
The NIOS 318 — Economics syllabus has 29 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 318 — Economics 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 318 — Economics 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.
How can I prepare for NIOS 318 — Economics faster?
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