Updated 6 August 2026·11 chapters

CBSE Class 11 Home Science — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 11 Home Science syllabus for 2026-27: all 11 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

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

CBSE Class 11 Home Science — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Introduction	Meaning of Human Ecology and Family Sciences · Focus on Adolescence · Home Science and Its Evolution
2	Nutrition, Health and Well-being	Core idea of nutrition and child well-being · Infancy: feeding, nutrients, and breast feeding · Infant nutritional needs and complementary foods
3	Understanding the Self	Biological, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Influences on Identity
4	Our Apparel	Functions of Clothing · Factors Affecting Selection of Clothing in India · Basic Clothing Needs of Children
5	Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness	Core Concepts: Food, Nutrition, Nutrients, Health and Fitness · Balanced Diet and Recommended Dietary Allowances · Basic Food Groups and Food Guide Pyramid
6	Financial Management and Planning	Financial Management and Financial Planning · Types of Family Income · Income Management and Budget Making
7	Management of Resources	Concept of Resources · Classification of Resources · Human Resources
8	Care and Maintenance of Fabrics	Mending and Laundry · Stains and Dirt · Stain Removal Reagents
9	Fabrics Around Us	Core Ideas: Fibre, Yarn, Fabric, and Textile · Classification of Textile Fibres · Yarn Processing and Yarn Terms
10	Media and Communication Technology	Meaning of Communication · Classification of Communication · Process of Communication and the SMCRE Model
11	Concerns and Needs in Diverse Contexts	Health, Well-being, and Health Care · Nutrition, Nutrients, and Malnutrition · Nutritional Problems and Their Consequences

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
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 Home Science Syllabus?

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

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 11 Home Science 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 Home Science syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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