CBSE Class 11 Syllabus 2026-27 — Science, Commerce and Humanities
CBSE Class 11 syllabus 2026-27 for Science, Commerce and Humanities: unit-wise marks for Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Economics and more.
CBSE Class 11 has no board exam, but it is the foundation for the Class 12 board exam and for entrance exams such as JEE Main, NEET and CUET. Below are the unit-wise marks for the main Science, Commerce and Humanities subjects in the CBSE Curriculum 2026-27.
Science Stream
Physics (70 + 30 practical)
| Units | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physical World and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion | Units and Measurements; Motion in a Straight Line; Motion in a Plane; Laws of Motion | 23 |
| Work, Energy and Power; System of Particles and Rigid Body; Gravitation | Work, Energy and Power; System of Particles and Rotational Motion; Gravitation | 17 |
| Properties of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory | Mechanical Properties of Solids; Mechanical Properties of Fluids; Thermal Properties of Matter; Thermodynamics; Kinetic Theory | 20 |
| Oscillations and Waves | Oscillations; Waves | 10 |
| Total (Theory) | 70 | |
Tip: mechanics (the first two rows) is 40 of 70 marks and the base for most of Class 12 Physics — master laws of motion, work–energy and rotational motion early.
Chemistry (70 + 30 practical)
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 7 |
| Structure of Atom | 9 |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | 6 |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 7 |
| Chemical Thermodynamics | 9 |
| Equilibrium | 7 |
| Redox Reactions | 4 |
| Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques | 11 |
| Hydrocarbons | 10 |
| Total (Theory) | 70 |
s- and p-block elements and the gaseous state are assessed only by your school. Hydrogen and Environmental Chemistry are not in the 2026-27 syllabus.
Mathematics (80 + 20 internal assessment)
| Unit | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Sets and Functions | Sets; Relations and Functions; Trigonometric Functions | 23 |
| Algebra | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations; Linear Inequalities; Permutations and Combinations; Binomial Theorem; Sequence and Series | 25 |
| Coordinate Geometry | Straight Lines; Conic Sections; Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry | 12 |
| Calculus | Limits and Derivatives | 8 |
| Statistics and Probability | Statistics; Probability | 12 |
| Total (Theory) | 80 | |
Biology (70 + 30 practical)
| Unit | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Diversity of Living Organisms | The Living World; Biological Classification; Plant Kingdom; Animal Kingdom | 15 |
| Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals | Morphology of Flowering Plants; Anatomy of Flowering Plants; Structural Organisation in Animals | 10 |
| Cell: Structure and Function | Cell: The Unit of Life; Biomolecules; Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 15 |
| Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis in Higher Plants; Respiration in Plants; Plant Growth and Development | 12 |
| Human Physiology | Breathing and Exchange of Gases; Body Fluids and Circulation; Excretory Products and their Elimination; Locomotion and Movement; Neural Control and Coordination; Chemical Coordination and Integration | 18 |
| Total (Theory) | 70 | |
Digestion and Absorption is assessed only by your school. Transport in Plants and Mineral Nutrition are not in the 2026-27 syllabus.
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Accountancy (80 + 20 project)
| Part | Units | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Financial Accounting-I | Theoretical Framework (12); Accounting Process (44) | 56 |
| Part B: Financial Accounting-II | Financial Statements of Sole Proprietorship | 24 |
| Total (Theory) | 80 | |
Business Studies (80 + 20 project)
| Part | Chapters | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Foundations of Business | Nature and Purpose of Business; Forms of Business Organisations; Public, Private and Global Enterprises; Business Services; Emerging Modes of Business; Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics | 40 |
| Part B: Finance and Trade | Sources of Business Finance; Small Business; Internal Trade; International Business | 40 |
| Total (Theory) | 80 | |
Economics (80 + 20 project)
| Part | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A: Statistics for Economics | Introduction; Collection, Organisation and Presentation of Data (15); Statistical Tools and Interpretation (25) | 40 |
| Part B: Introductory Microeconomics | Introduction (4); Consumer's Equilibrium and Demand (14); Producer Behaviour and Supply (14); Forms of Market and Price Determination under Perfect Competition (8) | 40 |
| Total (Theory) | 80 | |
Indian Economic Development is studied in Class 12, not Class 11.
Humanities Stream
| Subject | NCERT textbooks | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| History | Themes in World History | 80 + 20 project |
| Political Science | Indian Constitution at Work; Political Theory | 80 + 20 project |
| Geography | Fundamentals of Physical Geography; India: Physical Environment; Practical Work in Geography | 70 + 30 practical |
| Psychology | Introduction to Psychology | 70 + 30 practical |
| Sociology | Introducing Sociology; Understanding Society | 80 + 20 project |
English Core (all streams)
| Section | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Skills | Two unseen passages (18); note-making and summary (8) | 26 |
| Grammar and Creative Writing | Grammar (7); classified advertisement, poster, speech and debate (16) | 23 |
| Literature | Hornbill (prose and poetry) and Snapshots (supplementary reader) | 31 |
| Total (Theory) | 80 | |
Plus 20 marks of internal assessment (listening, speaking and project work).
For chapter-by-chapter topics, see the syllabus pages for Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology.
Unit-wise marks from the CBSE Senior Secondary Curriculum 2026-27 subject syllabi on cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Is there a board exam in CBSE Class 11?
No. Class 11 exams are set and marked by your school. But Class 12 builds directly on Class 11 topics, and entrance exams such as JEE Main and NEET include Class 11 topics, so a strong Class 11 makes Class 12 much easier.
How many subjects are there in Class 11?
Students take five subjects, including a language (English or Hindi) and four others, and many take an optional sixth subject. Typical Science combinations are Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology; Commerce is Accountancy, Business Studies and Economics; Humanities students choose from subjects such as History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology and Sociology. Your school can tell you which combinations it offers.
Is CBSE Class 11 harder than Class 10?
For most students, yes. Class 11 brings in more abstract ideas — calculus, organic chemistry, rotational motion — and the step up is steepest in Science. Many students who did well in Class 10 find the first term hard. That is normal; steady daily study from the start works better than cramming before exams.
Are some Class 11 topics removed for 2026-27?
Some topics are assessed only by the school, not in the written exam — for example, s- and p-block elements and the gaseous state in Chemistry, and Digestion and Absorption in Biology. Always check the subject PDFs on cbseacademic.nic.in. JEE Main and NEET follow their own syllabi from NTA, which can include topics CBSE assesses only in school.
Should Class 11 students start JEE or NEET preparation?
If you are aiming for JEE or NEET, Class 11 is a good time to start. Learn each topic well for school first — the NCERT textbooks are the base for both exams — then practise harder entrance-level questions on the same topic.