Updated 6 August 2026·12 chapters

CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with Introduction, Cellular Organelles and Biomolecules.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introduction	Meaning and Scope of Biotechnology · Historical Development of Biotechnology · Applications of Modern Biotechnology
2	Cellular Organelles	Plasma Membrane · Cell Wall · Endomembrane System
3	Biomolecules	Carbohydrates · Fatty Acids and Lipids · Amino Acids
4	Enzymes and Bioenergetics	Enzymes: Basic Features and Structure · Classification of Enzymes and Isozymes · Enzyme Specificity and Active Site
5	Cellular Processes	Cell Signaling · Metabolic Pathways and Energy Use · Glycolysis and Fate of Pyruvate
6	Basic Principles of Inheritance	Introduction to Heredity and Mendel's Work · Monohybrid Cross, Ratios, and Mendel's Laws · Incomplete Dominance, Codominance, and Dihybrid Cross
7	Basic Processes	DNA as the Genetic Material · Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Gene Organisation · DNA Replication
8	Genetic Disorder	Chromosomal Abnormalities and Syndromes · Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities · Down's Syndrome
9	Introduction to Bioinformatics	Artificial Intelligence in Bioinformatics
10	Protein Informatics and Cheminformatics	Protein Informatics · Primary Structure Prediction · Secondary and 3D Structure Prediction
11	Programming and Systems Biology	Programming in Biology · Python, R, GEC and Kera · Systems Biology: Meaning and Need
12	Tools and Techniques	Microscopy · Centrifugation · Electrophoresis

Preparation Strategy

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Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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