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CBSE Informatics Practices: data, Python and SQL

Informatics Practices focuses on working with data using Python, pandas, SQL and charts. Hands-on practice with real datasets matters more than memorising definitions.

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At a glance

CBSE Informatics Practices (Python, data and SQL)

Syllabi, patterns and dates change. Check the official source below for the current notice.

Who takes it

Class 11 and 12 CBSE students who choose Informatics Practices.

Tools

Python with data libraries and SQL, in the current course. Check CBSE for details.

Exams

A theory paper, a practical and a project.

Syllabus

Published by CBSE and revised from time to time.

What it covers

Topics and skills

Python fundamentals

Variables, control flow and functions.

Data handling with Series and DataFrames

Creating, selecting, filtering and summarising data.

Data visualisation

Line, bar and histogram charts.

SQL

Queries, functions, grouping and joins.

Societal impact

Cyber safety, ethics and data privacy.

What earns marks

Correct code on data tasks
Clear charts with labels
Accurate SQL

Common mistakes

Memorising code without running it
Unlabelled charts
Confusing Series and DataFrame methods
Weak SQL grouping

A plan

How to prepare, in four phases

01
Phase 1: Python basics
Short daily programs.
02
Phase 2: DataFrames
Practise selecting, filtering and summarising small datasets.
03
Phase 3: Charts and SQL
Plot and query the same data.
04
Phase 4: Papers and project
Previous papers and a project on real data.

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Worksheets

Data worksheets (PDF)

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Live online course

CBSE Informatics Practices: 36 live classes

12 weeks, 3 a week, from ₹367 a class in India (small group). See the week-by-week plan, the price for your country and how the demo class works.

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FAQ

CBSE Informatics Practices: questions people ask

How is Informatics Practices different from Computer Science?

Informatics Practices focuses on data handling, while Computer Science goes deeper into programming and data structures. Choose by your interests and plans.

Do I need advanced maths?

Basic statistics helps. It is not heavy on advanced maths.

How do I practise?

Write and run code on small datasets every week.

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