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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.
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 be helpful in preparing 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.
The syllabus is divided into three sections, further comprising topics and subtopics. The major topics are given below:
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
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Chapter 1: The Lament
Author: Anton Chekhov
Themes of grief and loss
Emotional expression and human suffering
Chapter 2: A Pair of Mustachios
Author: Mulk Raj Anand
Social satire and cultural norms
Exploration of identity and tradition
Chapter 3: The Rocking-horse Winner
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Family dynamics and desire for wealth
Luck and its consequences
Chapter 4: The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Mystery and detective fiction
Problem-solving and logical reasoning
Chapter 5: Pappachi’s Moth
Author: Arundhati Roy
Family relationships and legacy
Connection with nature
Chapter 6: The Third and Final Continent
Author: Jhumpa Lahiri
Immigration and cultural adaptation
Generational gaps and personal growth
Chapter 7: Glory at Twilight
Author: Bhabani Bhattacharya
Aging and memory
Patriotism and personal sacrifice
Chapter 8: The Luncheon
Author: William Somerset Maugham
Social manners and etiquette
Irony and human behavior
Poem 1: The Peacock
Author: Sujata Bhatt
Beauty and symbolism in nature
Poem 2: Let me not to the Marriage of True Minds
Author: William Shakespeare
Eternal love and constancy
Poem 3: Coming
Author: Philip Larkin
Death and inevitability
Poem 4: Telephone Conversation
Author: Wole Soyinka
Racism and communication barriers
Poem 5: The World is too Much With Us
Author: William Wordsworth
Loss of connection with nature
Poem 6: Mother Tongue
Author: Padma Sachdev
Language and cultural identity
Poem 7: Hawk Roosting
Author: Ted Hughes
Power and survival instincts
Poem 8: For Elkana
Author: Nissim Ezekiel
Childhood innocence
Poem 9: Refugee Blues
Author: W. H. Auden
Displacement and human suffering
Poem 10: Felling of the Banyan Tree
Author: Dilip Chitre
Environmental degradation
Poem 11: Ode to a Nightingale
Author: John Keats
Beauty, mortality, and art
Poem 12: Ajamil and the Tigers
Author: Arun Kolatkar
Mythology and the human-nature relationship
Essay 1: My Watch
Author: Mark Twain
Time and observation with humour
Essay 2: My Three Passions
Author: Bertrand Russell
Philosophy and life goals
Essay 3: Patterns of Creativity
Author: S. Chandrasekhar
Science and human creativity
Essay 4: Tribal Verse
Author: G.N. Devy
Tribal culture and oral traditions
Essay 5: What is a Good Book?
Author: John Ruskin
Criteria for evaluating literature
Essay 6: The Story
Author: E.M. Forster
Storytelling and human nature
Essay 7: Bridges
Author: Kumudini Lakhia
Culture, dance, and tradition
Physics is a theory cum practical subject. The theory syllabus contains 14 chapters in total.
The Physics syllabus is given below:
Chapter 1: Units and Measurements
Introduction
International system of units
Significant figures
Dimensions of physical quantities
Dimensional formulae and equations
Dimensional analysis and applications
Chapter 2: Motion in a Straight Line
Introduction
Instantaneous velocity and speed
Acceleration
Kinematic equations for uniform acceleration
Chapter 3: Motion in a Plane
Introduction
Scalars and vectors
Vector multiplication by real numbers
Vector addition/subtraction (graphical and analytical)
Resolution of vectors
Motion in a plane
Constant acceleration in a plane
Projectile motion
Uniform circular motion
Chapter 4: Laws of Motion
Introduction
Aristotle’s fallacy
Law of inertia
Newton’s first, second, and third laws
Conservation of momentum
Equilibrium of a particle
Common forces in mechanics
Circular motion
Problem solving in mechanics
Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power
Introduction
Work and kinetic energy, work-energy theorem
Work done by constant and variable forces
Potential energy
Conservation of mechanical energy
Potential energy of a spring
Power
Collisions
Chapter 6: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Introduction
Centre of mass and its motion
Linear momentum of the system
Vector product
Angular velocity and linear velocity
Torque and angular momentum
Equilibrium of a rigid body
Moment of inertia
Kinematics and dynamics of rotational motion
Angular momentum in rotations
Chapter 7: Gravitation
Introduction
Kepler’s laws
Universal law of gravitation
Gravitational constant
Acceleration due to gravity (surface, below, above)
Gravitational potential energy
Escape speed
Earth satellites
Energy of an orbiting satellite
Chapter 8: Mechanical Properties of Solids
Introduction
Stress and strain
Hooke’s law
Stress-strain curve
Elastic moduli
Applications of elastic behaviour
Chapter 9: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
Introduction
Pressure
Streamline flow
Bernoulli’s principle
Viscosity
Surface tension
Chapter 10: Thermal Properties of Matter
Introduction
Temperature and heat
Measurement of temperature
Ideal-gas equation and absolute temperature
Thermal expansion
Specific heat capacity
Calorimetry
Change of state
Heat transfer
Newton’s law of cooling
Chapter 11: Thermodynamics
Introduction
Thermal equilibrium
Zeroth law of thermodynamics
Heat, internal energy, work
First law of thermodynamics
Specific heat capacity
Thermodynamic state variables and equation of state
Thermodynamic processes
Second law of thermodynamics
Reversible and irreversible processes
Carnot engine
Chapter 12: Kinetic Theory
Introduction
Molecular nature of matter
Behaviour of gases
Kinetic theory of an ideal gas
Law of equipartition of energy
Specific heat capacity
Mean free path
Chapter 13: Oscillations
Introduction
Periodic and oscillatory motions
Simple harmonic motion (SHM)
SHM and uniform circular motion
Velocity and acceleration in SHM
Force law for SHM
Energy in SHM
The simple pendulum
Chapter 14: Waves
Introduction
Transverse and longitudinal waves
Displacement relation in a progressive wave
Speed of travelling wave
Principle of superposition
Reflection of waves
Beats
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.
The maths syllabus is given below:
Chapter 1: Real Numbers
Introduction
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Revisiting Irrational Numbers
Summary
Chapter 2: Polynomials
Introduction
Geometrical Meaning of Zeroes
Relationship between Zeroes and Coefficients
Summary
Chapter 3: Pair of Linear Equations in Two Variables
Introduction
Graphical Method
Algebraic Methods: Substitution & Elimination
Summary
Chapter 4: Quadratic Equations
Introduction
Quadratic Equations
Solution by Factorisation
Nature of Roots
Summary
Chapter 5: Arithmetic Progressions
Introduction
Arithmetic Progressions
nth Term of AP
Sum of First n Terms
Summary
Chapter 6: Triangles
Introduction
Similar Figures
Similarity of Triangles
Criteria for Similarity
Summary
Chapter 7: Coordinate Geometry
Introduction
Distance Formula
Section Formula
Summary
Chapter 8: Introduction to Trigonometry
Introduction
Trigonometric Ratios
Ratios of Specific Angles
Trigonometric Identities
Summary
Chapter 9: Some Applications of Trigonometry
Heights and Distances
Summary
Chapter 10: Circles
Introduction
Tangent to a Circle
Number of Tangents from a Point
Summary
Chapter 11: Areas Related to Circles
Areas of Sector and Segment
Summary
Chapter 12: Surface Areas and Volumes
Introduction
Surface Area of Combination of Solids
Volume of Combination of Solids
Summary
Chapter 13: Statistics
Introduction
Mean of Grouped Data
Mode of Grouped Data
Median of Grouped Data
Summary
Chapter 14: Probability
Probability: Theoretical Approach
Summary
Students can check the following table to know the chapters:
Unit 1: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Importance of Chemistry
Nature of Matter
Properties of Matter and their Measurement
Uncertainty in Measurement
Laws of Chemical Combinations
Dalton’s Atomic Theory
Atomic and Molecular Masses
Mole Concept and Molar Masses
Percentage Composition
Stoichiometry and Stoichiometric Calculations
Unit 2: Structure of Atom
Discovery of Sub-atomic Particles
Atomic Models
Developments Leading to Bohr’s Model of Atom
Bohr’s Model for Hydrogen Atom
Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of the Atom
Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom
Unit 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Why do we Need to Classify Elements?
Genesis of Periodic Classification
Modern Periodic Law and the Present Form of the Periodic Table
Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers > 100
Electronic Configurations of Elements and the Periodic Table
Electronic Configurations and Types of Elements: s-, p-, d-, f- Blocks
Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements
Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Kössel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding
Ionic or Electrovalent Bond
Bond Parameters
The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
Valence Bond Theory
Hybridisation
Molecular Orbital Theory
Bonding in Some Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules
Hydrogen Bonding
Unit 5: Thermodynamics
Thermodynamic Terms
Applications
Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: Calorimetry
Enthalpy Change, ∆rH of a Reaction – Reaction Enthalpy
Enthalpies for Different Types of Reactions
Spontaneity
Gibbs Energy Change and Equilibrium
Unit 6: Equilibrium
Equilibrium in Physical Processes
Equilibrium in Chemical Processes – Dynamic Equilibrium
Law of Chemical Equilibrium and Equilibrium Constant
Homogeneous Equilibria
Heterogeneous Equilibria
Applications of Equilibrium Constants
Relationship between Equilibrium Constant K, Reaction Quotient Q and Gibbs Energy G
Factors Affecting Equilibria
Ionic Equilibrium in Solution
Acids, Bases and Salts
Ionization of Acids and Bases
Buffer Solutions
Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts
Unit 7: Redox Reactions
Classical Idea of Redox Reactions – Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
Redox Reactions in Terms of Electron Transfer Reactions
Oxidation Number
Redox Reactions and Electrode Processes
Unit 8: Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques
General Introduction
Tetravalence of Carbon: Shapes of Organic Compounds
Structural Representations of Organic Compounds
Classification of Organic Compounds
Nomenclature of Organic Compounds
Isomerism
Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism
Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds
Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds
Quantitative Analysis
Unit 9: Hydrocarbons
Classification
Alkanes
Alkenes
Alkynes
Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Carcinogenicity and Toxicity
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 2025-26 of Biology:
Chapter 1: The Living World
What is living?
Biodiversity
Taxonomy and systematics
Concept of species
Taxonomical hierarchy
Tools for the study of taxonomy (museums, zoological parks, herbaria, botanical gardens, keys)
Chapter 2: Biological Classification
Five-kingdom classification
Salient features of Monera, Protista, and Fungi
Lichens, Viruses, Viroids
Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom
Classification of plants
Algae, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms
Salient features and examples
Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom
Classification of animals
Non-chordates up to the phylum level
Chordates up to the class level
Salient features and examples
Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants
Root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, seed morphology
Family Solanaceae description
Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Tissue systems in dicots and monocots
Anatomy and functions
Chapter 7: Structural Organisation in Animals
Morphology and anatomy of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and reproductive systems of the frog
Chapter 8: Cell: The Unit of Life
Cell theory
Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Cell organelles and their functions
Ultrastructure of organelles
Chapter 9: Biomolecules
Chemical constituents of cells
Structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
Enzymes and action
Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Cell cycle phases
Mitosis and meiosis
Significance of cell division
Chapter 11: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Photosynthesis process
Light and dark reactions
Factors affecting photosynthesis
Chapter 12: Respiration in Plants
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, electron transport chain
Chapter 13: Plant Growth and Development
Growth phases
Plant hormones and their functions
Seed dormancy and germination
Chapter 14: Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Human respiratory system
Mechanism of breathing
Transport of gases
Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation
Blood composition and functions
Circulatory system in humans and frogs
Chapter 16: Excretory Products and their Elimination
Human excretory system
Urine formation
Osmoregulation
Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement
Human skeletal and muscular system
Types of muscles
Movement mechanism
Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination
Nervous system
Neuron structure and function
Reflex action
Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration
Endocrine glands and hormones
Functions and disorders
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गद्य-खंड (Prose Section)
दोपहर का भोजन – अमरकांत
तारें बेचनेवाले – हरिशंकर परसाई
गंगू – रंगेयराघव
ज्योतिबा फुले – सुधा अरोड़ा
खानाबदोश – ओमप्रकाश वाल्मीकि
उसकी माँ – शिवप्रसाद ‘उमा’
भारतवर्ष की उन्नति कैसे हो सकती है? – भारतेंदु हरिश्चंद्र
काव्य-खंड (Poetry Section)
बालम, आओ हमारे गेह रे – कबीर
खेलत में को काको गुलेयाँ – सूरदास
मुरली तनि गुपालहि भावति – सूरदास
हँसी की चोट – देव
सपना – देव
सरदार – देव
संध्या के बाद – सुमित्रानंदन पंत
जाग तुझको दूर जाना – महादेवी वर्मा
बादल को घिरते देखा है – नागार्जुन
हस्ताक्षर – श्रीकांत वर्मा
घर में वापसी – धूमिल
गद्य खंड (Prose Section)
1. प्रेमचंद – नमक का दरोगा
ईमानदारी और कर्तव्यनिष्ठा
भ्रष्टाचार के विरुद्ध संघर्ष
समाज में न्याय की स्थापना
2. यशपाल – प्यारे मित्र
मित्रता का महत्व
जीवन में संबंधों की भूमिका
संवेदनशीलता और समझदारी
3. सत्यजीत राय – अनूठा आदमी
अनूठे व्यक्तित्व की झलक
मानवीय संवेदनाएँ
समाज में विविधता
4. हरिशंकर परसाई – एक कहानी यह भी
आत्मकथात्मक शैली
संघर्ष और प्रेरणा
हास्य और व्यंग्य
5. मन्नू भंडारी – गलता लोहा
सामाजिक परिवर्तन
पारिवारिक संबंध
संघर्ष और समाधान
6. रामवृक्ष बेनीपुरी – पतझर में टूटी पत्तियाँ
जीवन के उतार-चढ़ाव
प्रकृति और मनुष्य का संबंध
आशा और निराशा
7. जैनेंद्र कुमार – राजनीति
राजनीति की जटिलता
नैतिकता और आदर्श
समाज में राजनीति की भूमिका
8. जवाहरलाल नेहरू – भारत माता
देशभक्ति और राष्ट्रप्रेम
भारतीय संस्कृति
स्वतंत्रता संग्राम
काव्य खंड (Poetry Section)
1. कबीर – हम तो एक एक करि जानें
भक्ति और ज्ञान
जीवन का सत्य
सरल भाषा में गूढ़ अर्थ
2. नागार्जुन – बादल को घिरते देखा है
प्रकृति का सौंदर्य
ग्रामीण जीवन
संवेदनशीलता
3. भवानी प्रसाद मिश्र – घर का रास्ता
घर और परिवार
अपनापन
जीवन की सरलता
4. त्रिलचन – चंपा काले काले अच्छर नहीं चीन्हती
शिक्षा का महत्व
ग्रामीण जीवन
स्त्री संवेदना
5. दुष्यंत कुमार – ग़ज़ल
समाज की विडंबना
व्यंग्य और आलोचना
समसामयिक विषय
6. अक्कमहादेवी
हे भूखा! मत मचल
आत्मसंयम
संतोष का संदेश
हे मेरे जूही के फूल जैसे ईश्वर
भक्ति और प्रेम
ईश्वर से संवाद
7. अवतार सिंह पाश – सबसे खतरनाक
चेतना और संघर्ष
समाज में बदलाव
जागरूकता
8. निर्मला पुतुल – आओ, मिलकर बचाएँ
पर्यावरण संरक्षण
सामाजिक जिम्मेदारी
एकता और सहयोग
विषय–सूची
1. भारतीय ग़ज़लकारों में बेइज़्ज़त: लता मंगेशकर
लेखक: कुमार रवींद्र
भारतीय ग़ज़ल का परिचय
लता मंगेशकर की ग़ज़ल गायकी
संगीत और भावनाओं का संबंध
ग़ज़ल की लोकप्रियता में योगदान
2. राजस्थान की रजत बूँदें
लेखक: अनुपम मिश्र
राजस्थान में जल संकट
जल संरक्षण के पारंपरिक उपाय
वर्षा जल संचयन
पर्यावरण और समाज का संबंध
3. आलो–आँधियाँ
लेखक: बेबी हालदार
आत्मकथात्मक अनुभव
संघर्ष और आत्मनिर्भरता
महिलाओं की सामाजिक स्थिति
शिक्षा और जागरूकता
4. भारतीय कलाएँ
लेखक: -
भारतीय कला का इतिहास
प्रमुख कलाएँ: चित्रकला, मूर्तिकला, वास्तुकला
सांस्कृतिक विविधता
कला और समाज का संबंध
5. लेखकों के बारे में
सभी लेखकों का संक्षिप्त परिचय
उनके प्रमुख कार्य
साहित्य में योगदान
विषय–सूची
1. मक़बूल फ़िदा हुसैन
हुसैन की कहानी, अपनी ज़ुबानी
बड़ौदा का बॉयज़ स्कूल
रंगीन बाज़ार
2. विष्णु प्रभाकर
आवारा मसीहा
दिशाहारा
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The Class 11 Science practical syllabus contains Physics, Chemistry, and Biology experiments that are aimed at shaping students' practical ability and knowledge. The viva voce is of 30 marks and will be conducted for 3 hours. Students will be conducting experiments, making slides, noting observations, and sitting for viva voce. The practical nature of this work is beneficial for laying a strong foundation for scientific knowledge and higher studies.
Components: Experiments, Activities, Project Work, Viva Voce, Practical Record
Practical No. | Experiment / Activity | Subject |
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1 | Measure dimensions using Vernier calipers & screw gauge | Physics |
2 | Determine volume/mass using balances and spherometer | Physics |
3 | Study pendulum motion; plot L-T and L-T² graphs | Physics |
4 | Determine resistance, plot V-I graph | Physics |
5 | Determine equivalent resistance (series & parallel) | Physics |
6 | Find the focal length of lenses and mirrors | Physics |
7 | Trace light rays through a glass slab/prism | Physics |
8 | Determine the coefficient of friction | Physics |
9 | Study surface tension and viscosity | Physics |
10 | Study the cooling curve and heat capacity | Physics |
11 | Draw the I-V characteristics of a diode | Physics |
12 | Prepare temporary mounts (stomata, cell division slides) | Biology |
13 | Identify plant/animal specimens and parts (e.g., embryo) | Biology |
14 | Study physiological processes (respiration, photosynthesis) | Biology |
15 | Perform chemical reactions and classify them | Chemistry |
16 | Study acid-base properties and prepare solutions | Chemistry |
17 | Study reaction rates and equilibrium shifts | Chemistry |
18 | Perform titrations and analyse results | Chemistry |
19 | Observe properties of metals and salts | Chemistry |
20 | Prepare and analyse compounds (salts, acids, bases) | Chemistry |
Follow the step-by-step instructions below to download the NCERT Class 11 Syllabus for 2025-26:
Step 1: Go to the official NCERT website at http://ncert.nic.in.
Step 2: On the home page, in the 'Search' option and type 'Syllabus' and click on it. This will take you to the syllabus page.
Step 3: Click on the 'Syllabus for Secondary and Higher Secondary Classes' option. The syllabus PDF will open.
Step 4: You will get all the links for different subjects from the list in the PDF.
Note*: The Class 11 latest syllabus is not updated on the NCERT official website. Students can download the latest NCERT Class 11 syllabus from this page, which is given below.
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The NCERT Class 11 syllabus includes subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, Economics, and other elective subjects depending on the stream (Science, Commerce, Arts).
The NCERT syllabus is primarily followed by CBSE and many state boards, but some state boards may have variations. CBSE schools strictly follow the NCERT syllabus.
The official NCERT Class 11 syllabus can be downloaded from the NCERT website and the CBSE academic website in PDF format.
There may be minor updates or revisions yearly, but no major changes have been reported for the current academic year 2025-26.
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