Chapter 2 Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm: Admission of a Partner carries 8 marks in every Class 12 Accountancy board paper, the highest share of any single chapter. These NCERT solutions solve all 49 textbook questions in CBSE marker order, with formula, substitution and arithmetic on separate lines so no partial mark is missed.

  • CBSE Weightage: 8 marks in Part A - the highest single-chapter share across recent board papers, usually as one full-length numerical on Admission of a Partner.
  • Question Count: 49 solved questions - 6 Short Answer, 8 Long Answer and 35 Numericals covering the six-adjustment sequence, T-format Revaluation Account, AS-26 goodwill treatment and the reconstituted Balance Sheet.
The PDF covers the new profit-sharing ratio, sacrificing ratio, three goodwill valuation methods, four sub-cases of premium treatment, the Revaluation Account, distribution of accumulated profits and reserves, and capital adjustment. Every numerical ends with a balanced opening Balance Sheet of the reconstituted firm.

These solutions are written by Chartered Accountants and Commerce educators, according to the 2026-27 NCERT, and cross-checked against the last five years of CBSE Class 12 Board papers.

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Reconstitution of a Partnership Firm - Admission of a Partner NCERT Solutions - Class 12 Accountancy

Admission of a Partner Question Map: Where the 8 CBSE Marks Sit

The chapter splits into a theory block and a numerical block that scales from single-adjustment problems to full Balance Sheet questions. The clusters mirror the CBSE marker's six-adjustment grid, so practising in this order is the fastest route to the 8-mark question.

Question BlockCountTopic FocusTypical CBSE Marks
Short Answer (Q1 to Q6)6Six adjustments rationale, sacrificing ratio definition, AS-26 stance on goodwill, revaluation purpose1 to 3
Long Answer (Q1 to Q8)8Revaluation procedure, goodwill factors, three valuation methods, accumulated profits treatment, capital adjustment3 to 4
Numerical Q1 to Q1212New PSR from default source and from specified shares, sacrificing ratio3 to 4
Numerical Q13 to Q175Goodwill valuation by Average Profit, Super Profit and Capitalisation3 to 4
Numerical Q18 to Q269Premium method, hidden goodwill, four sub-cases of payment treatment4 to 6
Numerical Q27 to Q359Full Revaluation A/c plus opening Balance Sheet of the new firm6 to 8

The 8-mark CBSE question usually comes from the Q27 to Q35 cluster, so the PDF gives extra working space there.

AS-26 reminder: Self-generated goodwill cannot appear on the Balance Sheet. Old goodwill is written off first, debiting old partners' capitals in old PSR, before the new partner's premium is recorded.

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What the Admission of a Partner Class 12 NCERT Solutions PDF Contains

  • Six-adjustment framework applied uniformly: new PSR, sacrificing ratio, goodwill, revaluation, reserves, capital.
  • Three-line working on every calculation: formula, substitution, then arithmetic, each on its own line.
  • T-format Revaluation A/c for every full Balance Sheet question, with the closing transfer in old PSR.
  • All three goodwill valuation methods: Average Profit, Super Profit and Capitalisation.
  • Four sub-cases of premium treatment: retained in business, fully withdrawn, partially withdrawn, paid privately outside the books.
  • Hidden goodwill: found via the implied total capital method wherever premium is not stated.
  • Expert Solution block on each numerical giving the CA-style alternate method and the common-error trap.
Admission of a New Partner - Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 2

How Collegedunia's Admission of a Partner Solutions Help You Score the Full 8 Marks

  • 2026-27 NCERT alignment: Question numbering and section references match the current Accountancy Part I textbook.
  • Marker-style answer structure: The six-adjustment sequence follows the order CBSE evaluators expect on the 8-mark question.
  • Expert verification: Every Revaluation A/c, sacrificing ratio, goodwill computation and capital adjustment is double-checked.
  • Common-error notes: AS-26 write-off, hidden goodwill, privately paid premium, and reserves credited in old PSR are all flagged inline.

Solved Example: How to Calculate the New Profit-Sharing Ratio on Admission

Question. A and B share profits in 3:2. They admit C for 1/6 share, which C acquires from A and B in their old ratio. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio.

Step 1: Default source rule. When the question is silent, the incoming partner takes from the old partners in their old profit-sharing ratio.

Step 2: Remaining share for old partners. 1 - 16 = 56

Step 3: New shares of A and B. A = 56 × 35 = 36 ; B = 56 × 25 = 26

Step 4: New PSR. A : B : C = 36 : 26 : 16 = 3 : 2 : 1

Top 5 Most-Tested Concepts in the Admission of a Partner Chapter

  1. Six Adjustments at Admission: The checklist every numerical follows, in order.
  2. Sacrificing Ratio: Old Share minus New Share; drives the credit side of the goodwill entry.
  3. Goodwill Valuation: Average Profit, Super Profit or Capitalisation. Use the method the question specifies.
  4. Revaluation Account: Opens before admission; gain or loss goes to old partners in old PSR.
  5. AS-26 Write-Off: Existing goodwill must be removed in old PSR before the premium is recorded.

Admission of a Partner Previous-Year CBSE Question Trend (2020 to 2025)

This chapter has carried 8 marks in five of the last six CBSE board papers, almost always as a full Balance Sheet question. The table below tracks the topic mix.

YearMarksTopics Tested
20258Full Balance Sheet on admission: revaluation, goodwill, capital adjustment
20248Goodwill by super-profit method (3M) plus admission journal entries (5M)
20238Revaluation A/c and Balance Sheet (6M); sacrificing ratio (2M)
202210Goodwill by Capitalisation (4M); admission B/S (6M)
20218Goodwill journal entries (4M); new PSR computation (4M)
20208Goodwill, revaluation, opening Balance Sheet (8M)

Common Mistakes Students Make in the Admission of a Partner Chapter

  • Crediting reserves in new PSR. Reserves and accumulated profits belong to the old partners; credit them in old PSR.
  • Forgetting to write off existing goodwill. AS-26 makes this write-off compulsory before any premium entry.
  • Passing a journal entry for privately paid premium. If the premium is paid outside the firm, no entry goes in the firm's books.
  • Hidden goodwill via wrong base. Find the implied total capital from the new partner's contribution, then deduct combined capitals; the gap is the hidden goodwill.
  • Revaluation profit to all partners. Revaluation gain or loss goes only to old partners in old PSR, never to the incoming partner.

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All Admission of a Partner NCERT Solutions with Step-by-Step Working

Every NCERT question for this chapter is listed below with its Solution and Expert Solution hidden inside collapsible tabs. Click Check Solution for the working, or Expert Solution for more detail.

Short Answer Questions

Q 2.1

Identify various matters that need adjustments at the time of admission of a new partner.

Q 2.2

Why is it necessary to ascertain new profit-sharing ratio even for old partners when a new partner is admitted?

Q 2.3

What is sacrificing ratio? Why is it calculated?

Q 2.4

On what occasions sacrificing ratio is used?

Q 2.5

If some goodwill already exists in the books and the new partner brings in his share of goodwill in cash, how will you deal with the existing amount of goodwill?

Q 2.6

Why is there a need for the revaluation of assets and liabilities on the admission of a partner?

Long Answer Questions

Q 2.7

Do you advise that assets and liabilities must be revalued at the time of admission of a partner? If so, why? Also describe how it is treated in the books of account.

Q 2.8

What is goodwill? What factors affect goodwill?

Q 2.9

Explain various methods of valuation of goodwill.

Q 2.10

If it is agreed that the capital of all the partners should be proportionate to the new profit-sharing ratio, how will you work out the new capital of each partner? Give examples and state how necessary adjustments will be made.

Q 2.11

Explain how will you deal with goodwill when the new partner is not in a position to bring his share of goodwill in cash.

Q 2.12

Explain various methods for the treatment of goodwill on the admission of a new partner.

Q 2.13

How will you deal with accumulated profits and losses and reserves on the admission of a new partner?

Q 2.14

At what figures do the values of assets and liabilities appear in the books of the firm after revaluation has been done? Show with the help of an imaginary balance sheet.

Numerical Questions

Q 2.15

A and B were partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 3:2. They admit C into the partnership with 1/6 share in the profits. Calculate the new profit-sharing ratio.

Q 2.16

A, B and C were partners sharing profits 3:2:1. They admitted D for 10% profits. Calculate the new PSR.

Q 2.17

X and Y are partners sharing profits 5:3. Admitted Z for 1/10 share which he acquired equally from X and Y. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.18

A, B and C share profits 2:2:1. Admitted D for 1/8 share acquired entirely from A. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.19

P and Q share profits 2:1. Admitted R for 1/5 share acquired from P and Q in 1:2 ratio. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.20

A, B and C share profits 3:2:2. Admitted D for 1/5 share acquired from A, B, C in 2:2:1 ratio. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.21

A and B share profits 3:2. Admitted C for 3/7 share, taking 2/7 from A and 1/7 from B. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.22

A, B and C share profits 3:3:2. Admitted D for 4/7 profit. D acquired 2/7 from A, 1/7 from B and 1/7 from C. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.23

Radha and Rukmani share profits 3:2. Admitted Gopi. Radha surrendered 1/3 of her share in favour of Gopi; Rukmani surrendered 1/4 of her share in favour of Gopi. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.24

Singh, Gupta and Khan share profits 3:2:3. Admitted Jain. Singh surrendered 1/3 of his share; Gupta surrendered 1/4 of his share; Khan surrendered 1/5 of his share, all in favour of Jain. Calculate new PSR.

Q 2.25

Sandeep and Navdeep are partners in a firm sharing profits in 5:3 ratio. They admit C into the firm and the new profit-sharing ratio was agreed at 4:2:1. Calculate the sacrificing ratio.

Q 2.26

Rao and Swami are partners sharing profits 3:2. They admit Ravi for 1/8 share. New PSR between Rao and Swami is 4:3. Calculate new PSR and sacrificing ratio.

Q 2.27

Compute the value of goodwill on the basis of four years' purchase of the average profits based on the last five years. The profits for the last five years were: 2015: Rs. 40,000; 2016: Rs. 50,000; 2017: Rs. 60,000; 2018: Rs. 50,000; 2019: Rs. 60,000.

Q 2.28

Firm's capital in a business is Rs. 2,00,000. The normal rate of return on firm's capital is 15%. During the year 2015 the firm earned a profit of Rs. 48,000. Calculate goodwill on the basis of 3 years' purchase of super profit.

Q 2.29

Books of Ram and Bharat show firm's capital on 31.12.2016 was Rs. 5,00,000 and profits for 5 years: 2015 Rs. 40,000; 2014 Rs. 50,000; 2013 Rs. 55,000; 2012 Rs. 70,000; 2011 Rs. 85,000. Calculate goodwill on basis of 3-year purchase of average super profit; NRR 10%.

Q 2.30

Rajan and Rajani are partners in a firm. Their capitals were Rajan Rs. 3,00,000; Rajani Rs. 2,00,000. During the year 2015 the firm earned a profit of Rs. 1,50,000. Calculate the value of goodwill of the firm by capitalisation method assuming that the normal rate of return is 20%.

Q 2.31

A business has earned average profits of Rs. 1,00,000 during the last few years. Find out the value of goodwill by capitalisation method, given that the assets of the business are Rs. 10,00,000 and its external liabilities are Rs. 1,80,000. The normal rate of return is 10%.

Q 2.32

Verma and Sharma are partners in a firm sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 5:3. They admitted Ghosh as a new partner for 1/5 share of profits. Ghosh is to bring in Rs. 20,000 as capital and Rs. 4,000 as his share of goodwill premium. Give the necessary journal entries: (a) When the amount of goodwill is retained in the business. (b) When the amount of goodwill is fully withdrawn. (c) When 50% of the amount of goodwill is withdrawn. (d) When goodwill is paid privately.

Q 2.33

A and B share profits 3:2. Admitted C for 1/4 share. C brings Rs. 30,000 capital and his share of goodwill premium in cash. Firm's goodwill Rs. 20,000. New PSR 2:1:1. A and B withdraw their share of goodwill. Pass journal entries.

Q 2.34

Arti and Bharti share profits 3:2. Admitted Sarthi for 1/4 share. Sarthi brings Rs. 50,000 capital and Rs. 10,000 for goodwill. Goodwill already in books Rs. 5,000. New PSR 2:1:1. Record journal entries.

Q 2.35

X and Y share profits 4:3. Admitted Z for 1/8 share. Z brought Rs. 20,000 capital and Rs. 7,000 goodwill. Goodwill already in books Rs. 40,000. Show journal entries.

Q 2.36

Aditya and Balan share profits 3:2. Admitted Christopher for 1/4 share; new PSR 2:1:1. Christopher brought Rs. 50,000 capital. Goodwill share Rs. 15,000. Christopher could bring only Rs. 10,000 in cash for goodwill. Record journal entries.

Q 2.37

Amar and Samar share profits 3:1. Admitted Kanwar for 1/4 share. Kanwar could not bring goodwill in cash. Firm's goodwill Rs. 80,000. Record journal entry.

Q 2.38

Mohan Lal and Sohan Lal share profits 3:2. Admitted Ram Lal for 1/4 share on 1.1.2013. Goodwill = 3 years' purchase of avg of last 4 years' profits (Rs. 50,000; Rs. 60,000; Rs. 90,000; Rs. 70,000). Ram Lal cannot bring cash. Record entries when goodwill in books: (a) Rs. 2,02,500; (b) Rs. 2,500; (c) Rs. 2,05,000.

Q 2.39

Rajesh and Mukesh are equal partners. They admit Hari; the new profit-sharing ratio is 4:3:2 (Rajesh : Mukesh : Hari). Goodwill of the firm is Rs. 36,000. Hari cannot bring cash. Partners decide not to show goodwill in the Balance Sheet. Record the journal entry.

Q 2.40

Amar and Akbar are equal partners. Admitted Anthony; new PSR 4:3:2. Anthony could not bring his share of goodwill Rs. 45,000 in cash. Adjust without opening Goodwill A/c. Pass entry.

Q 2.41

A and B share profits 2:1. Capitals Rs. 1,80,000 and Rs. 1,50,000. B/S 31.12.2016: Bills Payable Rs. 10,000; Creditors Rs. 58,000; Outstanding Expenses Rs. 2,000; Cash in Hand Rs. 10,000; Bank Rs. 40,000; Debtors Rs. 60,000; Stock Rs. 40,000; Plant Rs. 1,00,000; Buildings Rs. 1,50,000. Total Rs. 4,00,000. C admitted: (i) Rs. 1,00,000 capital, Rs. 60,000 goodwill for 1/4 share; (ii) Plant up to Rs. 1,20,000; Buildings +10%; (iii) Stock over-valued by Rs. 4,000; (iv) Provision for doubtful debts 5% on debtors; (v) Creditors unrecorded Rs. 1,000. Prepare journal entries, revaluation A/c, capital A/cs, and B/S after admission.

Q 2.42

Leela and Meeta were partners 5:3. Admitted Om as new partner. On admission B/S showed General Reserve Rs. 16,000 and P&L Cr. Rs. 24,000. New PSR 5:3:2. Record journal entries.

Q 2.43

Amit and Viney share profits 3:1. On 1.1.2017 admitted Ranjan. P&L A/c showed Dr. balance Rs. 40,000. Record journal entry.

Q 2.44

A and B share profits 3/4 and 1/4. B/S Mar 31, 2016: Sundry Creditors Rs. 41,500; Reserve Fund Rs. 4,000; Capitals A Rs. 30,000, B Rs. 16,000. Assets: Cash at Bank Rs. 26,500; Bills Receivable Rs. 3,000; Debtors Rs. 16,000; Stock Rs. 20,000; Fixtures Rs. 1,000; Land & Buildings Rs. 25,000. C admitted April 1, 2017 on terms: (a) Rs. 10,000 capital; (b) Rs. 5,000 goodwill, half withdrawn; (c) Stock and Fixtures -10%; 5% provision on Debtors + Bills Receivable; (d) Land & Buildings +20%; (e) Liability for damages Rs. 1,000; (f) Sundry creditors Rs. 650 not claimed (write back). PSR between A and B unchanged. Prepare journal entries and new B/S.

Q 2.45

A and B share profits 3:1. April 1, 2017 admit C for 1/4 share. C brings Rs. 20,000 for capital. After all adjustments A's capital Rs. 50,000; B's capital Rs. 12,000. Capitals to be in new PSR. Calculate new capitals and record adjustment.

Q 2.46

Pinky, Qumar and Roopa share profits 3:2:1. S (also called Seema) admitted for 1/4 share, acquiring 1/8 from Pinky, 1/16 each from Qumar and Roopa. Total capital of new firm = Rs. 2,40,000. Seema brings cash = 1/4 of total capital. Old partners' capitals adjusted in their new PSR proportion. Existing capitals: Pinky Rs. 80,000; Qumar Rs. 30,000; Roopa Rs. 20,000. Calculate capitals and record adjustments.

Q 2.47

Arun, Bablu and Chetan share profits 6:5:3. B/S: Capitals Arun Rs. 19,000; Bablu Rs. 16,000; Chetan Rs. 8,000; Creditors Rs. 9,000; Bills Payable Rs. 3,000. Assets: Land & Buildings Rs. 24,000; Furniture Rs. 3,500; Stock Rs. 14,000; Debtors Rs. 12,600; Cash Rs. 900. Total Rs. 55,000. Deepak admitted for 1/8 share with Rs. 4,200 goodwill and Rs. 7,000 capital. Adjustments: Furniture -12%; Stock -10%; Provision @ 5% on debtors; Land & Buildings up to Rs. 31,000. Old partners' capitals adjusted to their PSR proportion based on Deepak's capital and his share. Prepare Cash, Revaluation, opening B/S.

Q 2.48

Azad and Babli share profits 2:1. Chintan admitted for 1/4 share with Rs. 30,000 capital. B/S: Creditors Rs. 8,000; Bills Payable Rs. 4,000; General Reserve Rs. 6,000; Capitals Azad Rs. 50,000, Babli Rs. 32,000. Total Rs. 1,00,000. Assets: Cash in hand Rs. 2,000; Bank Rs. 10,000; Debtors Rs. 8,000; Stock Rs. 10,000; Furniture Rs. 5,000; Machinery Rs. 25,000; Buildings Rs. 40,000. Chintan brings Rs. 12,000 as goodwill premium. Buildings revalued Rs. 45,000; Machinery Rs. 23,000; provision @ 6% on debtors. Capitals adjusted via Current A/c. Record entries, ledger, B/S.

Q 2.49

Ashish and Dutta share profits 3:2. Jan 01, 2015 admit Vimal for 1/5 share. B/S Mar 31, 2016: Capitals Ashish Rs. 80,000, Dutta Rs. 35,000; Creditors Rs. 15,000; Bills Payable Rs. 10,000. Assets: Land & Buildings Rs. 35,000; Plant Rs. 45,000; Debtors Rs. 22,000 less provision Rs. 2,000 = Rs. 20,000; Stock Rs. 35,000; Cash Rs. 5,000. Total Rs. 1,40,000. (i) L&B up by Rs. 15,000; (ii) Plant up by Rs. 10,000; (iii) Goodwill Rs. 20,000; (iv) Vimal's capital = 1/5 of total new capital. Record entries and B/S.

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Ques. Are the NCERT Solutions for Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 2 free to download?

Ans.

Yes. The complete PDF for Admission of a Partner is free on Collegedunia, aligned to the 2026-27 CBSE Accountancy syllabus.

Ques. How many questions are solved in Class 12 Accountancy Chapter 2?

Ans.

The PDF solves all 49 textbook questions: 6 Short Answer, 8 Long Answer and 35 Numerical, grouped into ratio, goodwill, revaluation and full Balance Sheet clusters.

Ques. What are the six adjustments at the admission of a new partner?

Ans.

(1) New profit-sharing ratio, (2) sacrificing ratio, (3) goodwill treatment, (4) revaluation of assets and liabilities, (5) distribution of accumulated profits and reserves in old PSR, (6) capital adjustment to the new ratio.

Ques. How is existing goodwill in the books handled under AS-26?

Ans.

AS-26 prohibits self-generated goodwill on the Balance Sheet. The existing goodwill is written off by debiting old partners' capitals in old PSR and crediting the Goodwill A/c, before the new partner's premium is recorded.

Ques. When is no goodwill entry passed in the firm's books?

Ans.

When the new partner pays the goodwill premium privately to the old partners outside the firm. The firm's books then record only the capital contribution.

Ques. What is hidden goodwill and how is it computed?

Ans.

Hidden goodwill is the goodwill implied when the question does not state the premium. Compute the implied total capital from the new partner's contribution and share, deduct the combined capitals of all partners, and the gap is the hidden goodwill of the firm.

Ques. Is this NCERT Solutions PDF aligned to the 2026-27 CBSE Accountancy syllabus?

Ans.

Yes. Every section reference, AS-26 citation and CBSE marking-scheme alignment in the PDF reflects the 2026-27 NCERT Accountancy Part I textbook and the latest board pattern.