The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) plays a vital role in shaping the academic foundation of students in the state of Gujarat. For Class 12 students of the Commerce and Arts stream, the board not only regulates examinations but also provides a comprehensive set of learning resources to ensure strong preparation for higher studies and career opportunities.
Every year, the board publishes Class 12 Commerce and Arts Textbooks in English Medium to meet the requirements of students studying in government and private institutions. These books are designed carefully under the guidance of subject experts to align with the official curriculum.
Students of the Commerce Stream receive textbooks in subjects such as:
Accountancy
Statistics
Economics
Secretarial Practice
Commercial Organization and Management
English
Gujarati (Second Language, if opted)
Students of the Arts Stream study textbooks in subjects like:
Sociology
Psychology
Geography
Political Science
Economics
English
Hindi / Sanskrit (Second Language, if opted)
These textbooks are provided free of cost in most schools and colleges, ensuring that every learner has access to standard study materials. Each book includes chapter-wise explanations, examples, exercises, and practice activities that strengthen conceptual understanding and exam preparation.
In addition to textbooks, chapter-wise solutions are also made available for Commerce and Arts subjects. These solutions provide step-by-step answers to textbook exercises, case studies, and application-based questions. Students can use them for self-preparation, doubt clearing, and revision. The solutions are structured in a simple and clear manner so that learners can grasp difficult topics easily.
To perform well in the annual examinations, students are advised to follow the blueprints provided for each subject. Blueprints highlight:
Unit-wise weightage
Marks distribution for long answers, short answers, and objective-type questions
Question paper structure and time allocation
By practicing according to the blueprint, students can plan their preparation more effectively and focus on the chapters that carry maximum weight in the final exam.
Self-learning is strongly encouraged at the Class 12 level, especially in the Arts and Commerce streams. Along with textbooks, the board also supports self-learning modules that include:
Summaries of chapters
Important definitions and formulas
Key theoretical explanations
Practice exercises
These self-learning resources help students revise independently and boost confidence before exams.
The question banks provided for each subject are a crucial tool for exam preparation. They include:
Previous year board exam questions
Model test papers
Topic-wise important questions
Application-based questions for Accountancy, Economics, and Statistics
Analytical and reasoning questions for Arts subjects like Sociology, Psychology, and Political Science
By solving question banks regularly, students become familiar with the exam pattern, improve time management, and strengthen their problem-solving abilities.
They follow the latest curriculum issued for the 2025–26 session.
Content is concept-oriented and designed for easy understanding.
Free distribution ensures equal access to learning resources.
Availability of solutions, blueprints, and question banks makes preparation systematic.
Helps students in both board exams and competitive exams at the undergraduate entry level.