IB DP Class 12 Commerce

IB DP Class 12 Commerce Exam Pattern 2026-27

Complete HL & SL Assessment Structure — Business Management, Economics & Mathematics

Understand the exam pattern, paper types, marking scheme, and assessment criteria for IB DP Commerce final examinations. Your complete guide to IB DP Commerce exam pattern.

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IB DP Commerce Assessment Overview 2026-27

Subject	Paper 1	Paper 2	Paper 3	IA
Business Management	25%	25%	25% (HL only)	25%
Economics	30%	30%	20% (HL only)	20%
Mathematics (AI)	40%	40%	20% (HL only)	N/A

Note: HL students have an additional Paper 3 for all Commerce subjects. Weightages vary between subjects.

IB DP Business Management Exam Pattern 2026-27

HL & SL

Paper	Type	SL Duration	HL Duration	SL Marks	HL Marks
Paper 1	Case Study	75 min	90 min	50	60
Paper 2	Structured Questions	75 min	90 min	50	60
Paper 3	HL Extension	N/A	75 min	N/A	40

Note: Paper 3 is only for HL Business Management students.

IB DP Economics Exam Pattern 2026-27

HL & SL

Paper	Type	SL Duration	HL Duration	SL Marks	HL Marks
Paper 1	MCQ	45 min	60 min	30	40
Paper 2	Structured Questions	90 min	105 min	50	60
Paper 3	HL Extension	N/A	75 min	N/A	45

Note: Paper 3 is only for HL Economics students.

IB DP Mathematics (AI) Exam Pattern 2026-27

HL & SL

Paper	Type	SL Duration	HL Duration	SL Marks	HL Marks
Paper 1	Calculator allowed	90 min	120 min	80	110
Paper 2	Calculator allowed	90 min	120 min	80	110
Paper 3	HL Extension	N/A	60 min	N/A	55

Note: Paper 3 is only for HL Mathematics students.

Internal Assessment (IA) - Commerce Subjects

Business Management IA

• Research Project: Business investigation
• Report: Written report
• SL Weightage: 25%
• HL Weightage: 25%

Economics IA

• Commentary: Economic commentary
• Report: Written report
• SL Weightage: 20%
• HL Weightage: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many papers are there in IB DP Commerce subjects?

IB DP Commerce subjects typically have 3 external papers (Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3) for HL and 2 for SL, plus an Internal Assessment (IA).

What is the difference between HL and SL exam patterns?

HL exams include Paper 3 (extension topics), are longer, and have more marks. SL exams have only Paper 1 and Paper 2.

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