NCERT Books for class 11 Hindi 2025-26: Download Free PDF

Komal MiglaniUpdated on 09 Sep 2025, 10:46 AM IST

Hey!! If you’re still undecided about whether to read this article, let me save you time: just start reading! In the world of textbooks, NCERT books are the compass. NCERT books are systematically organised, featuring structured chapters, solved examples, and practice exercises. These NCERT Books for class 11 Hindi are designed by experts after extensive research, and they fulfil the requirements of students' learning levels. The CBSE board and many state boards, like the Rajasthan Board, UP Board, Madhya Pradesh Board, and Gujarat Board, recommend the NCERT Hindi textbook for Class 11. As a foundation for secondary and senior secondary education, NCERT Books for class 11 Hindi play a crucial role in exam preparation. Many teachers suggest these NCERT books for class 11 to students because of their student-friendly and confident approach towards all the chapters.

NCERT Books for class 11 Hindi 2025-26

From Kabir’s dohe to modern stories, Class 11 Hindi connects you with timeless thoughts. There are four books, namely, Antra, Aroh, Vitan, and Antral, in the Hindi NCERT books for class 11. This article lists all the chapters related to these books. These books also cover both theoretical and grammatical views of the NCERT Hindi textbook, which helps students prepare for school exams as well as various competitive exams. Many toppers rely on NCERT Solutions because they are designed in accordance with the latest syllabus. For full syllabus coverage and solved exercises as well as a downloadable PDF, please visit this NCERT article.

Download NCERT Books for Class 11 Hindi 2025-26 PDF

Students can download the Class 11 NCERT Hindi book from the link below and read it offline. It follows the latest NCERT syllabus for the year 2025–26.

Book's name	Download Link
Antra textbook	Click here
Aroh textbook	Click here
Antral textbook	Click here
Vitan textbook	Click here

NCERT Books for Class 11 Hindi 2025-26: Chapter Wise

There are four books in the Class 11 Hindi Syllabus.

Antra
Aroh
Vitan
Antral

Download Class 11 Hindi NCERT Textbook: Antra

"Antra" has been prepared for Class 11 students who wish to study Hindi as an elective subject. It contains nine prose works related to different forms of literature and ten poems by various poets.

Chapter number	Chapter name
Chapter 1	ईदगाह
Chapter 2	दोपहर का भोजन
Chapter 3	टार्च बेचने वाले
Chapter 4	गूँगे
Chapter 5	ज्योतिबा फुले
Chapter 6	खानाबदोश
Chapter 7	उसकी माँ
Chapter 8	भारतवर्ष की उन्नति कैसे हो सकती है?
Chapter 9	कबीर-अरे इन दोहुन राह न पाई बालम आवो हमारे गेह रे
Chapter 10	सूरदास -खेलन में को काको गुसैयाँ मुरली तऊ गुपालहिं भावति
Chapter 11	देव -हँसी की चोट ,सपना ,दरबार
Chapter 12	सुमित्रानंदन पंत-संध्या के बाद
Chapter 13	महादेवी वर्मा-जाग तुझको दूर जाना
Chapter 14	नागार्जुन-बादल को घिरते देखा है
Chapter 15	श्रीकांत वर्मा-हस्तक्षेप
Chapter 16	धूमिल-घर में वापसी

Download Class 11 Hindi NCERT Textbook: Vitan

This book contains a total of five chapters. Together, these five chapters create a new world of experiences. This new perspective can be seen on both the levels of story and expression. In the selection, care has been taken that students, along with shorter pieces, should also get the experience of a longer composition so that they develop an interest in reading extended works as well.

Chapter number	Chapter name
Chapter 1	भारतीय गायिकाओं में बेजोड़ - लता मंगेशकर
Chapter 2	राजस्थान की रजत बूँदें- अनुपम मिश्र
Chapter 3	आलो - आँधारि* - बेबी हालदार
Chapter 4	भारतीय कलाएँ
Chapter 5	कुमार गंधर्व -लेखाकों के बारे में

Download Class 11 Hindi NCERT Textbook: Aroh

This book has been designed for Class XI as a core subject textbook for students studying Hindi. In the preparation of this book, both selection and presentation have been undertaken with the aim that the teaching of Hindi language and literature should not remain incomplete, but instead become an integral part of the student’s life, imagination, and experience of the world.

Chapter number	Chapter name
Chapter 1	प्रेमचंद-नमक का दारोगा
Chapter 2	कृष्णा सोबती-मियाँ नसीरुद्दीन
Chapter 3	सत्यजित राय-अपू के साथ ढाई साल
Chapter 4	बालमुकुंद गुप्त-विदाई - संभाषण
Chapter 5	शेखर जोशी-गलता लोहा
Chapter 6	मन्नू भंडारी-रजनी
Chapter 7	कृश्नचंदर-जामुन का पेड़
Chapter 8	जवाहरलाल नेहरू-भारत माता
Chapter 9	कबीर-हम तो एक एक करि जाना
Chapter 10	मीरा-मेरे तो गिरधर गोपाल, दूसरो न कोई
Chapter 11	भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र-घर की याद
Chapter 12	त्रिलोचन-चंपा काले काले अच्छर नहीं चीन्हती
Chapter 13	दुष्यंत कुमार-गजल
Chapter 14	अक्कमहादेवी- 1. हे भूख ! मत मचल 2. हे मेरे जूही के फूल जैसे ईश्वर
Chapter 15	अवतार सिंह पाश-सबसे खतरनाक
Chapter 16	निर्मला पुतुल-आओ मिलकर बचाएँ

Download Class 11 Hindi NCERT Textbook: Antral

This book contains two lessons in total – two short excerpts from the autobiography of the renowned painter Maqbool Fida Husain, “Husain ki Kahani Apni Zabani” (“Husain’s Story in His Own Words”), and the first chapter “Dishahara” from Vishnu Prabhakar’s biography “Awara Masiha” (“The Vagabond Messiah”), based on the life of Sarat Chandra.

Both lessons have been selected keeping in mind the interest, age, and ability of higher secondary students, so that they can read them with understanding and fluency. From the perspective of engagement, both lessons are excellent.

Chapter number	Chapter name
Chapter 1	हुसैन की कहानी अपनी ज़बानी-बड़ौदा का बोर्डिंग स्कूल
Chapter 2	आवारा मसीहा-दिशाहारा

How to Download Free NCERT Books for Class 11 Hindi PDF?

Here’s a quick way to download NCERT books for class 11 Hindi in PDF format from the official website.

Go to the official link: https://ncert.nic.in/
Search "Textbook" in the search bar on the upper right-hand side of the site.
"Textbooks PDF (I-XII)" will show up. Click on this.
Choose ‘Class XI’ from the "Select class" dropdown and select "Hindi" from the "Select Subject" drop-down list.
Now choose the name of the book: “Antra”, “Aroh”, “Vitan”, or “Antral” and click on the “Go” button.
All relevant chapters, according to the latest NCERT syllabus, will appear on the left-hand side of the screen.
Click on "Open" for the chapter you want to download. For example, if you want to download chapter 3, "टार्च बेचनेवाले", of the “Antra” book, click on the "Open" link beside chapter 3.
Then, you can see the download option of the PDF on the upper right-hand side of the PDF beside the "Print" option. Click on that to download the chapter.

Tips to Score Well using NCERT Books for Class 11 Hindi 2025-26

Here are some tips that will help students achieve higher marks in the board exams of class 11.

To achieve outstanding outcomes, a unit-wise schedule that takes into account the weight of each unit must be created.
The points and relevant information will be provided by the Hindi NCERT books for class 11.
Generally cheaper than books from other publishers.
An essential resource for competitive exam preparation.
A comprehensive picture of the kinds of questions that would be asked in school and board exams is given by the NCERT Exemplar.

NCERT Books for Class 11 Subject Wise

Students can access other NCERT books here by clicking on the links provided below:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the price of the NCERT Class 11 Hindi books?

The prices for the NCERT Class 11 Hindi books are as follows:

Vitan (Hindi A): ₹160
Antra (Hindi B): ₹105
Antral: ₹170
Aroh: ₹140

These prices may vary slightly depending on the seller.

Q: How is the Class 11 Hindi exam pattern?

The exam pattern typically includes:

Objective questions from reading comprehension and grammar.
Short Answer Questions from prose and poetry.
Long Answer Questions on essay writing, letter writing, and creative writing.
Grammar-based Questions from the Antral textbook.

Q: How many books of Hindi are in class 11 NCERT?

Class 11 Hindi students use the following NCERT books:

आरोह भाग 1 (Aroh Bhag 1): Aroh is the main textbook for Hindi A. It includes prose, poetry, and essays that explore a wide range of topics such as human values, social issues, and philosophical themes.
वितान भाग 1 (Vitan Bhag 1): Vitan is a comprehensive textbook designed to introduce students to Hindi literature. It contains well-known works that focus on various aspects of life, society, and culture. The book focuses on both prose and poetry.
"अंतरा" (Antra): Antra is a supplementary reader that contains a collection of short stories and poems.
अन्तराल (Antral): Antral is another Hindi supplementary reader that complements the main syllabus. It is structured to build skills in reading, comprehension, and interpretation.

Q: Are the NCERT Hindi books in Class 11 updated regularly?

Yes, NCERT updates its textbooks regularly as per the latest CBSE curriculum and guidelines. Always ensure that you are using the most recent edition to stay updated with the syllabus.

Q: What kind of content can I expect in the 'Vitan Bhag 1' textbook?

'Vitan Bhag 1' serves as a supplementary reader and usually consists of:

Longer stories and excerpts: Offering more in-depth reading experiences.
Diverse genres: Potentially covering a wider range of literary styles and themes than 'Aroh'.

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