Updated 6 August 2026·16 chapters

Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology — Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology syllabus for 2026-27: all 16 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the MSBSHSE syllabus.

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The Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology course for 2026-27 has 16 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Living World	Basic Principles of Life · Taxonomical Aids for Studying Biodiversity · Herbarium
2	Systematics of Living Organisms	Systematics and Classification Fundamentals · Modern Approaches in Taxonomy · Taxonomic Hierarchy and Categories
3	Kingdom Plantae	Classification Overview and Major Divisions · Division Thallophyta (Algae) · Division Bryophyta
4	Kingdom Animalia	Criteria for Animal Classification · Animal Body Plans · Non-Chordate Phyla (Phylum Porifera to Hemichordata)
5	Cell Structure and Organization	Cell Theory and Basic Concepts · Prokaryotic Cells · Eukaryotic Cell Structure
6	Biomolecules	Carbohydrates · Lipids · Proteins
7	Cell Division	Cell Cycle · Types of Cell Division · Mitosis - Detailed Process
8	Plant Tissues and Anatomy	Meristematic Tissues · Simple Permanent Tissues · Complex Permanent Tissues
9	Morphology of Flowering Plants	Introduction to Angiosperms and Classification · Root System - Structure and Functions · Root Modifications
10	Animal Tissue	Introduction to Animal Tissues and Histology · Epithelial Tissue · Connective Tissue
11	Study of Animal Type : Cockroach	Habitat, Classification and External Morphology · Mouthparts and Feeding Mechanism · Thorax, Appendages and Wings
12	Photosynthesis	Introduction and Basic Equation · Chloroplast Structure and Pigments · Nature of Light and Absorption Spectrum
13	Respiration and Energy Transfer	Introduction to Respiration and ATP Formation · Anaerobic Respiration and Glycolysis · Aerobic Respiration - Detailed Pathway
14	Human Nutrition	Introduction to Nutrition and Digestive System · Alimentary Canal Structure · Histological Structure of Alimentary Canal
15	Excretion and Osmoregulation	Types of Excretory Products and Classification of Animals · Human Excretory System - Structure and Components · Nephron Structure and Function
16	Skeleton and Movement	Types of Movements and Locomotion · Structure and Working of Skeletal Muscles · Molecular Basis of Muscle Contraction

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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 Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 16 chapters of Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology 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 Maharashtra Board Class 11 Biology syllabus changed for 2026-27?

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

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