NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 2025-26, Download All Subjects PDF Here

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The NCERT Syllabus of Class 11 for the year 2025-26 has been released officially by the National Council of Educational Research and Training. The syllabus contains elaborate topics and subtopics for all major subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, and Hindi, so that the students will have a clear idea about studying them. Students may download the entire NCERT syllabus in PDF form directly from the official CBSE or NCERT websites for free, hence, it is convenient to schedule and organise study time efficiently for the final examinations.

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Syllabus for Class 11 NCERT Hindi 2025-26

NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 2025-26, Download All Subjects PDF Here

The NCERT syllabus not only helps students to prepare well for the school examinations but also provides a powerful base for competitive examinations such as JEE and NEET by improving basic understanding and problem-solving skills. The syllabus is widely used by boards of education like CBSE and is aligned with national standards of education. The syllabus can be used by students to make study timetables, observe progress, and increase confidence. NCERT books and solutions as per this syllabus are also great to learn simple as well as tough concepts, and thus prove to help prepare for exams and revision. For recent developments and to obtain the complete syllabus and suggested study material, students may visit the official website or other reliable sources.

Class 11 English NCERT Syllabus 2025-26

The syllabus is divided into three sections, further comprising topics and subtopics. The major topics are given below:

NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 English

The syllabus for the 11th standard English is given below:

Section	Topics
Grammar	Determiners, Modals, Tenses, Change of voice, Clauses, Error correction, Re-ordering of sentences, Editing tasks, Transformation of sentences
Writing skills	Notice/ Poster/ Advertisement, Letters based on verbal/visual Input, Composition in the form of an Article/Speech/Report Writing or a Narrative
Literature	Prose, Poetry, short stories and Essays from the following prescribed books Snapshots: Supplementary Reader published by NCERT Hornbill: Textbook published by NCERT Woven Words: published by NCERT

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 English Hornbill

The 11th standard English syllabus for the Hornbill is given below:

Hornbill (Main Textbook)

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
Chapter 1	The Portrait of a Lady
Chapter 2	We’re Not Afraid to Die... If We Can All Be Together
Chapter 3	Discovering Tut: The Saga Continues
Chapter 4	The Ailing Planet: The Green Movement’s Role
Chapter 5	The Adventure
Chapter 6	Silk Road

Poems

Poem No.	Poem Name
Poem 1	A Photograph
Poem 2	The Laburnum Top
Poem 3	The Voice of the Rain
Poem 4	Childhood
Poem 5	Father to Son

Snapshots (Supplementary Textbook)

The 11th standard English syllabus for the Snapshots is given below:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
Chapter 1	The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse
Chapter 2	The Address
Chapter 3	Ranga’s Marriage
Chapter 4	Albert Einstein at School
Chapter 5	Mother’s Day
Chapter 6	Birth

Woven Words (Elective Book)

The 11th standard English syllabus for the Woven Words is given below:

Prose:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
Prose 1	The Lament
Prose 2	A Pair of Mustachios
Prose 3	The Rocking-horse Winner

Poetry:

Poem No.	Poem Name
Poem 1	Ode to a Nightingale
Poem 2	Ajamil and the Tigers

Essays:

Essay No.	Essay Name
Essay 1	On the Rule of the Road

Writing Skills

Note-making
Summarising
Sub-titling
Essay-writing
Letter-writing
Creative Writing

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NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Physics 2025-26

Physics is a theory cum practical subject. The theory syllabus contains 14 chapters in total.

NCERT Physics Class 11 Syllabus

The Physics syllabus is given below:

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
1	Units and Measurements
2	Motion in a Straight Line
3	Motion in a Plane
4	Laws of Motion
5	Work, Energy and Power
6	System of Particles and Rotational Motion
7	Gravitation
8	Mechanical Properties of Solids
9	Mechanical Properties of Fluids
10	Thermal Properties of Matter
11	Thermodynamics
12	Kinetic Theory
13	Oscillations
14	Waves

NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Maths 2025-26

Maths is an essential part of most of the entrance and scholarship exams. Here are the 6 units and 16 chapters of the 11th standard.

NCERT 11th Class Maths Syllabus

The maths syllabus is given below:

Chapter Name	Topics / Sub-Topics
Sets	Sets and their Representations, Venn Diagrams, Operations on Sets, Union and Intersection of sets, etc.
Relations & Functions	Cartesian Product of Sets, Relations, Functions, etc.
Trigonometric Functions	Trigonometric Functions, Angles, Trigonometric Equations
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations	Complex Numbers and their Algebra, Modulus and Conjugate of Complex Number, Quadratic Equations, Argand Plane and Polar Representation
Linear Inequalities	Inequalities, Algebraic and Graphical Solutions of Linear Inequalities, Solution of Systems of Linear Inequalities
Permutations and Combinations	Fundamental Principle of Counting, Permutations, Combinations
Binomial Theorem	General Term, Binomial Theorem, Middle Term
Sequence and Series	Sequences, Series, AP, GP, Relationship Between A.M. and G.M,
Straight Lines	General Equation of a Line, Slope of a Line, Distance of a Point From a Line
Conic Sections	Sections of a Cone, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, and Hyperbola
Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry	Coordinate Axes and Coordinate Planes in 3-D Space, Distance between Two Points, Section Formula
Limits and Derivatives	Limits, Derivatives, Limits of Trigonometric Functions,
Statistics	Measures of Dispersion, Range, Mean Deviation, Variance and Standard Deviation, Analysis of Frequency Distributions
Probability	Random Experiments, Event, Axiomatic Approach to Probability

Chemistry NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 2025-26

Students can check the following table to know the units:

Units of NCERT 11th Class Chemistry

Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	Structure of an Atom
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Equilibrium	Thermodynamics

NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Biology 2025-26

Biology is the major subject for medical students, and it creates the foundation of a student by introducing them to basic concepts. Here is are unit-wise NCERT syllabus 2024-25 of Biology:

Unit-Wise NCERT CBSE 11th Class Biology Syllabus

Unit No.	Unit Name	Chapter No.	Chapter Name
I	Diversity in the Living World	Chapter 1	The Living World
		Chapter 2	Biological Classification
		Chapter 3	Plant Kingdom
		Chapter 4	Animal Kingdom
II	Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals	Chapter 5	Morphology of Flowering Plants
		Chapter 6	Anatomy of Flowering Plants
		Chapter 7	Structural Organisation in Animals
III	Cell: Structure and Functions	Chapter 8	Cell: The Unit of Life
		Chapter 9	Biomolecules
		Chapter 10	Cell Cycle and Cell Division
IV	Plant Physiology	Chapter 11	Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
		Chapter 12	Respiration in Plants
		Chapter 13	Plant Growth and Development
V	Human Physiology	Chapter 14	Breathing and Exchange of Gases
		Chapter 15	Body Fluids and Circulation
		Chapter 16	Excretory Products and Their Elimination
		Chapter 17	Locomotion and Movement
		Chapter 18	Neural Control and Coordination
		Chapter 19	Chemical Coordination and Integration

Read NCERT books for class 11 to prepare for the exams

NCERT Books for Class 11 Chemistry	NCERT Books for Class 11 English
NCERT Book for Class 11 Biology	NCERT Books for Class 11 Physics
NCERT Book for Class 11 Hindi	NCERT Books for Class 11 Maths

Syllabus for Class 11 NCERT Hindi 2025-26

Check the following image to get an overview of the NCERT 11th Hindi syllabus:

NCERT 11th Class Hindi Syllabus 2025-26

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the advantage of NCERT class 11 syllabus?

The main advantage of class 11 syllabus of NCERT is that it prepares the foundation of a student for all the exams.

2. What is the difference between CBSE and NCERT syllabus for class 11?

NCERT Class 11 syllabus is the foundation syllabus from which CBSE and other state boards derive their syllabus.

3. Do I need to study all subjects of class 11 syllabus of NCERT?

No, you just need to read only those subjects which are chosen in application form of exams.

4. What is the exam pattern for Class 11 in 2025-26?

The exam duration for main subjects is 3 hours, while subjects with 50 marks have 1.5 hours. The question paper medium can be English or Hindi, but answers must be written in one language only.

5. Are there practical exams in Class 11?

Yes, subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Informatics Practices include practical exams with specific marks distribution as part of the overall assessment.

6. Are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) included in the Class 11 exams?

Yes, for example, the English Core syllabus includes up to 50% MCQs in the exam pattern for 2025-26.

7. How can students cover the entire Class 11 syllabus effectively?

Students should familiarize themselves with all chapters and subtopics, study thoroughly, make notes, and solve all NCERT textbook questions to cover the syllabus efficiently.

8. Are there any topics assessed only formatively in Class 11?

Yes, some topics are included for formative assessment only, meaning they reinforce understanding but are not part of summative exams, helping reduce academic pressure.

9. Is the NCERT syllabus sufficient for competitive exams like JEE and NEET?

Yes, the Class 11 NCERT syllabus forms the foundation for competitive exams preparation, especially in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

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NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 12 Respiration in Plants

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 5 - Morphology of Flowering Plants

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 4 - Animal Kingdom

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 3 Plant Kingdom

NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Biology Chapter 11 Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

NCERT Solutions For Class 11 Biology Chapter 10 - Cell Cycle and Cell Division

NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 14 Notes Respiration In Plants - Download PDF Notes

NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 15 Notes Plant Growth And Development- Download PDF Notes

NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 13 Notes Photosynthesis In Higher Plants - Download PDF Notes

NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 10 Notes Cell Cycle And Cell Division- Download PDF

NCERT Notes for Class 11 Biology Chapter 9 Biomolecules- Download PDF Notes

NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 8 Notes Cell The Unit Of Life- Download PDF Notes

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Solutions - Subject Wise Problems with Solutions

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Biology Solutions Chapter 4 Animal Kingdom

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Biology Solutions Chapter 9 Biomolecules

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Biology Solutions Chapter 7 Structural Organisation in Animals

NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Biology Solutions Chapter 20 Locomotion and Movement

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A block of mass 0.50 kg is moving with a speed of 2.00 ms^-1 on a smooth surface. It strikes another mass of 1.00 kg and then they move together as a single body. The energy loss during the collision is

Option 1) $0.34\; J$	Option 2) $0.16\; J$
Option 3) $1.00\; J$	Option 4) $0.67\; J$

A person trying to lose weight by burning fat lifts a mass of 10 kg upto a height of 1 m 1000 times. Assume that the potential energy lost each time he lowers the mass is dissipated. How much fat will he use up considering the work done only when the weight is lifted up ? Fat supplies 3.8×10⁷J of energy per kg which is converted to mechanical energy with a 20% efficiency rate. Take g = 9.8 ms⁻² :

Option 1)

2.45×10⁻³ kg

Option 2)

6.45×10⁻³ kg

Option 3)

9.89×10⁻³ kg

Option 4)

12.89×10⁻³ kg

An athlete in the olympic games covers a distance of 100 m in 10 s. His kinetic energy can be estimated to be in the range

Option 1) $2,000 \; J - 5,000\; J$	Option 2) $200 \, \, J - 500 \, \, J$
Option 3) $2\times 10^{5}J-3\times 10^{5}J$	Option 4) $20,000 \, \, J - 50,000 \, \, J$

A particle is projected at 60⁰ to the horizontal with a kinetic energy $K$ . The kinetic energy at the highest point

Option 1) $K/2\,$	Option 2) $\; K\;$
Option 3) $zero\;$	Option 4) $K/4$

In the reaction,

$2Al_{(s)}+6HCL_{(aq)}\rightarrow 2Al^{3+}\, _{(aq)}+6Cl^{-}\, _{(aq)}+3H_{2(g)}$

Option 1) $11.2\, L\, H_{2(g)}$ at STP is produced for every mole $HCL_{(aq)}$ consumed	Option 2) $6L\, HCl_{(aq)}$ is consumed for ever $3L\, H_{2(g)}$ produced
Option 3) $33.6 L\, H_{2(g)}$ is produced regardless of temperature and pressure for every mole Al that reacts	Option 4) $67.2\, L\, H_{2(g)}$ at STP is produced for every mole Al that reacts .

How many moles of magnesium phosphate, $Mg_{3}(PO_{4})_{2}$ will contain 0.25 mole of oxygen atoms?

Option 1) 0.02	Option 2) 3.125 × 10^-2
Option 3) 1.25 × 10^-2	Option 4) 2.5 × 10^-2

If we consider that 1/6, in place of 1/12, mass of carbon atom is taken to be the relative atomic mass unit, the mass of one mole of a substance will

Option 1) decrease twice	Option 2) increase two fold
Option 3) remain unchanged	Option 4) be a function of the molecular mass of the substance.

With increase of temperature, which of these changes?

Option 1) Molality	Option 2) Weight fraction of solute
Option 3) Fraction of solute present in water	Option 4) Mole fraction.

Number of atoms in 558.5 gram Fe (at. wt.of Fe = 55.85 g mol^-1) is

Option 1) twice that in 60 g carbon	Option 2) 6.023 × 10²²
Option 3) half that in 8 g He	Option 4) 558.5 × 6.023 × 10²³

A pulley of radius 2 m is rotated about its axis by a force F = (20t - 5t²) newton (where t is measured in seconds) applied tangentially. If the moment of inertia of the pulley about its axis of rotation is 10 kg m² , the number of rotations made by the pulley before its direction of motion if reversed, is