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The CBSE Class 11 curriculum functions as the foundation for senior secondary education, introducing advanced academic concepts, structural formulas, and specialized stream paths. Evaluation follows an annual assessment scheme out of 100 total marks per subject, split between theory papers (70 or 80 marks) and school-based practicals, laboratory work, or internal projects (20 or 30 marks). Students choose a minimum of 5 subjects, including mandatory English Core.
1. Science Stream
Physics (Theory: 70 | Practical: 30)
- Physical World and Measurement: Units of measurement, system of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units, dimensional analysis, and its applications.
- Kinematics: Motion in a straight line, position-time graphs, speed, velocity, uniform/non-uniform motion, vectors, scalar products, and motion in a plane (projectile motion).
- Laws of Motion: Intuitive concept of force, inertia, Newton's laws of motion, momentum, impulse, law of conservation of linear momentum, static/kinetic friction, and uniform circular motion.
- Work, Energy, and Power: Kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, work done by a constant/variable force, potential energy, conservative/non-conservative forces, and elastic/inelastic collisions.
- Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body: Centre of mass of a two-particle system, momentum conservation, torque, angular momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, and moment of inertia.
- Gravitation: Kepler's laws of planetary motion, universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity (g) and its variation with altitude/depth, escape velocity, and orbital velocity of a satellite.
- Properties of Bulk Matter: Hooke's law, Young's modulus, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Pascal's law, viscosity, Stokes' law, terminal velocity, streamline/turbulent flow, Bernoulli's theorem, surface energy, and surface tension.
- Thermodynamics: Thermal equilibrium, zeroth law, heat, work, internal energy, first law of thermodynamics, isothermal/adiabatic processes, and second law of thermodynamics.
- Behavior of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory: Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas, kinetic theory of gases (assumptions, concept of pressure), and degrees of freedom.
- Oscillations and Waves: Periodic motion, simple harmonic motion (SHM), kinetic/potential energy in SHM, wave motion, longitudinal/transverse waves, speed of travelling wave, displacement relation, and principle of superposition of waves.
Chemistry (Theory: 70 | Practical: 30)
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry: General introduction, laws of chemical combination, Dalton's atomic theory, atomic/molecular masses, mole concept, molar mass, percentage composition, empirical/molecular formulas, and stoichiometry calculations.
- Structure of Atom: Discovery of electron, proton, and neutron; atomic number, isotopes, and isobars; Thomson's, Rutherford's, and Bohr's atomic models; dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie's relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum numbers, Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle, and Hund's rule.
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties: Significance of classification, history of periodic table, modern periodic law, and periodic trends in properties of elements (atomic radii, ionic radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, and valence).
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure: Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent bond, valence bond theory, geometry of molecules, VSEPR theory, hybridization (involving s, p, and d orbitals), and molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules.
- Chemical Thermodynamics: Concepts of system and surroundings, state functions, first law of thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy, heat capacity, Hess's law of constant heat summation, entropy, Gibbs energy change, and spontaneity of reactions.
- Equilibrium: Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action, Le Chatelier's principle, ionic equilibrium, ionization of acids and bases, strong/weak electrolytes, pH scale, Henderson equation, hydrolysis of salts, common ion effect, solubility product, and buffer solutions.
- Redox Reactions: Concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions (in terms of loss/gain of electrons and change in oxidation numbers).
- Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques: General introduction, classification, IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds, electronic displacements in a covalent bond (inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance, and hyperconjugation), homolytic/heterolytic fission, free radicals, carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles, nucleophiles, and purification techniques.
- Hydrocarbons: Classification of hydrocarbons; Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes (nomenclature, isomerism, conformations, physical properties, chemical reactions, mechanisms of electrophilic addition, and free radical substitution); Aromatic hydrocarbons (IUPAC nomenclature, benzene structure, resonance, aromaticity, and mechanism of electrophilic substitution).
Mathematics (Theory: 80 | Internal: 20)
- Sets and Functions: Sets and their representations, empty set, finite/infinite sets, subsets, power set, universal set, Venn diagrams, union/intersection of sets, ordered pairs, Cartesian product of sets, definition of relation and function, domain, co-domain, and range.
- Trigonometric Functions: Positive and negative angles, measuring angles in radians and degrees, sign of trigonometric functions, domain and range, identities, and proofs for sum/difference formulas.
- Algebra: Principle of Mathematical Induction; Complex numbers and quadratic equations (algebraic properties, Argand plane); Linear inequalities (algebraic and graphical solutions); Permutations and combinations (deriverations, fundamental principle of counting); Binomial theorem (history, statement, general and middle terms); Sequences and series (AP, GP, relation between AM and GM).
- Coordinate Geometry: Straight lines (slope, angle between lines, forms of equations, distance of a point from a line); Conic sections (sections of a cone, equations and properties of circle, parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola); Introduction to Three-Dimensional Geometry (coordinate axes, planes, coordinates of a point, distance formula, and section formula).
- Calculus: Limits and Derivatives (intuitive idea of limit, limits of polynomials, rational functions, trigonometric functions, derivative introduced as rate of change, derivative of polynomial and trigonometric functions).
- Statistics and Probability: Measures of dispersion (range, mean deviation, variance, and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data); Probability (random experiments, outcomes, sample spaces, events, axiomatic probability, and probability of 'or', 'and', 'not' events).
Biology (Theory: 70 | Practical: 30)
- The Living World & Biological Classification: What is living?, biodiversity, taxonomic hierarchy, binomial nomenclature, five-kingdom classification (Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia), lichens, viruses, and viroids.
- Plant Kingdom & Animal Kingdom: Salient features and classification of plants (Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms); Salient features and classification of animals (Non-chordates up to phyla level, Chordates up to class level).
- Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals: Morphology and anatomy of different parts of flowering plants (root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit, and seed); Animal tissues, morphology, anatomy, and functions of digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous, and excretory systems of an insect (cockroach) or amphibian (frog).
- Cell: Structure and Function: Cell theory, structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, plant/animal cells, cell envelope, cell membrane, cell wall, cell organelles (mitochondria, chloroplasts, Golgi bodies, ER, ribosomes, lysosomes, vacuoles), nucleus, chromosome structure, biomolecules (structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids), enzymes, cell cycle, mitosis, and meiosis.
- Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis in higher plants (pigments, photochemical/biosynthetic phases, cyclic/non-cyclic photophosphorylation, photorespiration, C₃ and C₄ pathways); Respiration in plants (cellular respiration, glycolysis, fermentation, TCA cycle, electron transport system); Plant growth and development (seed germination, growth regulators: auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA).
- Human Physiology: Breathing and exchange of gases (respiratory organs, mechanism, transport of gases, regulation); Body fluids and circulation (blood composition, coagulation, lymph, human circulatory system, cardiac cycle, ECG); Excretory products and their elimination (human excretory system, urine formation, osmoregulation, dialysis); Locomotion and movement (types of movement, skeletal muscle, skeletal system, joints); Neural control and coordination (neuron, nervous system, reflex action, sense organs); Chemical coordination and integration (endocrine glands, hormones, mechanism of hormone action).
💼 2. Commerce Stream
Accountancy (Theory: 80 | Project: 20)
- Theoretical Framework: Introduction to accounting, qualitative characteristics, objectives, basic terms, GAAP, accounting standards (GST concept, cash and accrual basis).
- Accounting Process: Recording of business transactions (voucher, journal, ledger, special purpose books, cash book), bank reconciliation statement (BRS), depreciation (SLM and WDV methods), provisions, reserves, trial balance, and rectification of errors.
- Financial Statements of Sole Proprietorship: Trading and Profit and Loss account, balance sheet, adjustments in preparation of financial statements (closing stock, outstanding expenses, prepaid expenses, depreciation, bad debts, provision for doubtful debts).
Business Studies (Theory: 80 | Project: 20)
- Foundations of Business: Evolution and fundamentals of business (history, trade, commerce, objectives), forms of business organizations (sole proprietorship, partnership, Hindu Undivided Family, cooperative societies, joint-stock company), public, private, and global enterprises (statutory corporations, government companies), business services (banking, insurance, postal services), emerging modes of business (e-business), and social responsibility of business/business ethics.
- Finance and Trade: Sources of business finance (shares, debentures, retained earnings, ADR, GDR), small business and enterprises (MSME, startup India), internal trade (wholesale, retail, GST), and international business (export-import trade procedure and documentation, WTO).
Economics (Theory: 80 | Project: 20)
- Statistics for Economics: Introduction (meaning, scope, function of statistics), collection, organization, and presentation of data (tabular, diagrammatic, and graphical presentation), statistical tools and interpretation (measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode; correlation: Karl Pearson's method; index numbers).
- Introductory Microeconomics: Introduction (central problems of an economy, production possibility frontier, opportunity cost), consumer's equilibrium and demand (utility analysis, indifference curve analysis, market demand, price elasticity of demand), producer behavior and supply (production function, short-run/long-run, cost concepts, revenue concepts, producer's equilibrium, supply, elasticity of supply), and forms of market/price determination under perfect competition with simple applications.
🎨 3. Humanities (Arts) Stream
History (Theory: 80 | Project: 20)
- Early Societies: Writing and city life (Mesopotamian civilization, growth of towns, nature of early writing).
- Empires: An empire across three continents (Roman Empire, social structure, economic expansion, cultural foundations) and nomadic empires (Mongol Empire, Genghis Khan, military organization, transcontinental trade).
- Changing Traditions: Three orders (Western Europe 13th-16th century, feudalism, decline) and changing cultural traditions (Renaissance in Europe, humanism, artistic/scientific developments, Reformation).
- Paths to Modernization: Industrial revolution (technological shifts in Britain, social impact) and paths to modernization (East Asia: China and Japan 19th-20th century, modernization models).
Political Science (Theory: 80 | Project: 20)
- Part A: Indian Constitution at Work: Constitution (why and how, philosophy, making), rights in the Indian Constitution, elections and representation, the executive, the legislature, the judiciary, federalism, local governments, and the Constitution as a living document.
- Part B: Political Theory: Introduction to political theory, freedom, equality, social justice, rights, citizenship, nationalism, and secularism.
Geography (Theory: 70 | Practical: 30)
- Fundamentals of Physical Geography: Geography as a discipline; The Earth (origin, evolution, interior, continental drift, plate tectonics, earthquakes); Landforms (rocks, geomorphic processes, landform evolution); Climate (atmosphere composition, solar radiation, heat budget, atmospheric circulation, cyclones, precipitation); Water (Oceans) (submarine topography, temperature, salinity, waves, tides, currents); Life on the Earth (ecosystems, biodiversity).
- India: Physical Environment: Introduction (location, space relations); Physiography (structure, relief, drainage systems); Climate, vegetation, and soils (monsoons, forests, soil types); Natural hazards and disasters (floods, droughts, earthquakes, cyclones, landslides)
