CBSE Class 11 Syllabus 2023-24 - Revised

CBSE class 11 syllabus is reduced for the session 2023-24. The board has given the list of deleted topics in the CBSE syllabus for class 11 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Accountancy, Business Studies, History, Geography and other subjects. Students can download the new revised syllabus (2023-24) for class 11 from CBSE's official website. It is also available for free download on the myCBSEguide App or Student Dashboard. 

CBSE Syllabus for class 11 (2023-24)

Class 11 is a future-deciding part of the academic career and with the lengthy syllabus sometimes students get confused. We keep researching this issue to solve this pain point by reducing the curriculum load by eliminating overlapping of concepts and content. For your convenience, each subject is individually dealt with new CBSE curriculum and rectified accordingly.

CBSE Class 11 Syllabus (All Subjects)

  Some highlights of the new syllabus for 2023-24:

• The annual examination pattern is back.
• The whole syllabus is revised and reduced. Some topics, as well as chapters, have been deleted.
• The whole CBSE syllabus of class 11 has been upgraded as per the NCERT pattern. 
• Whether you are a student of Math, Science, Commerce or Arts, you can get all the solutions under one roof on the myCBSEguide app.
• Subjects including Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting, Economics, English, Hindi, Sanskrit and others are refreshed as per new CBSE guidelines.
• In case of any update or notice, you can look at the news and update module of myCBSEguide.com

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Physics 2023-24

CBSE class 11 Physics syllabus for the session 2023-24 has some changes. Some topics are now deleted from the syllabus for the session 2023 - 2024 in class 11 Physics. The main objective of this subject is to develop conceptual competence in the learners and make them realize and appreciate the interface of physics with other disciplines.

A framework is designed with the marking system of CBSE for class 11. The whole syllabus is divided into 10 units which are subdivided into chapters. Unit 1- Physics world and measurement, Unit 2- Kinematics, Unit 3-laws of motion, Unit 4- Work, energy and power. Unit 5- Motion of system of particles and rigid body, Unit 6-Gravitation, Unit 7- Properties of bulk matter, Unit 8- Thermodynamics, Unit 9- Behaviour of perfect gases and the kinetic theory of gases, Unit 10- Oscillations and waves. The theory consists of 70 marks and 30 marks for practicals. 

	No. of Periods	Marks
Unit–I	Physical World and Measurement	08	23
	Chapter–2: Units and Measurements
Unit-II	Kinematics	24
	Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line
	Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane
Unit–III	Laws of Motion	14
	Chapter–5: Laws of Motion
Unit–IV	Work, Energy and Power	14	17
	Chapter–6: Work, Energy and Power
Unit–V	Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	18
	Chapter–7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Unit-VI	Gravitation	12
	Chapter–8: Gravitation
Unit–VII	Properties of Bulk Matter	24	20
	Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of Solids
	Chapter -10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
	Chapter -11: Thermal Properties of Matter
Unit–VIII	Thermodynamics	12
	Chapter–12: Thermodynamics
Unit–IX	Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases	08
	Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory
Unit–X	Oscillations and Waves	26	10
	Chapter–14: Oscillations
	Chapter–15: Waves
	Total	160	70

CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Chemistry 2023-24

This year, the syllabus for class 11 chemistry has 9 chapters only which cover 70 marks and the rest 30 marks for practical and lab activities. These 9 chapters are Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Chemical Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques, Hydrocarbons.

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Syllabus

COURSE STRUCTURE

S.NO	UNIT	PERIODS	MARKS
1	Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	12	7
2	Structure of Atom	14	9
3	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	8	6
4	Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	14	7
5	Chemical Thermodynamics	16	9
6	Equilibrium	14	7
7	Redox Reactions	6	4
8	Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques	14	11
9	Hydrocarbons	12	10
	TOTAL		70

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Biology 2023-24

To create awareness amongst the learners about diversity in the living organism and develop respect for other living beings, an understanding of the basic principles of biology is a must.

The syllabus of Class 11 Biology has 5 units which are subdivided into chapters. Units mentioned as per the CBSE curriculum are Diversity of living organisms, Structural organizations in plants and animals, Cell structure and function, Plant physiology and human physiology. The theory contains 70 marks while practical plus viva voce contains 30 marks.

CBSE Class 11 Biology Syllabus

Unit	Title	Marks
I	Diversity of Living Organisms	15
II	Structural Organization in Plants and Animals	10
III	Cell: Structure and Function	15
IV	Plant Physiology	12
V	Human Physiology	18
	Total	70

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Mathematics 2023-24

To develop an interest in students to study mathematics as a discipline as it is the building block of any occupation.

The new reduced syllabus of class 11 mathematics has 5 units which are divided into chapters. The updated units with marking system of CBSE are as follows:

Sets and function-23 marks, algebra-25 marks, coordinate geometry -12 marks, calculus-8 marks and statistics and probability -12 marks. A detailed syllabus pattern is attached to this column for your convenience. You can access it by clicking the button below.

CBSE Class 11 Maths Syllabus

No.	Units	No. of Periods	Marks
I.	Sets and Functions	60	23
II.	Algebra	50	25
III.	Coordinate Geometry	50	12
IV.	Calculus	40	08
V.	Statistics and Probability	40	12
	Total	240	80
	Internal Assessment		20

CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Accountancy 2023-24

The whole syllabus of class 11 Accountancy for session 2023-24 is divided into 3 parts, Part A- Financial Accounting 1, Part B- Financial Accounting 2 and Part C- Project Work.

Part A has 2 units -Theoretical framework and accounting process. Part B has 3 units- Financial statements of sole proprietorship from complete and incomplete records and financial statements of not-for-profit organizations.

Details of the project work are added to this link. The theory contains 80 marks while project work is 20 marks.

CBSE Class 11 Accountancy Syllabus

Units		Periods	Marks
Part A: Financial Accounting-1
	Unit-1: Theoretical Framework	25	12
	Unit-2: Accounting Process	115	44
Part B: Financial Accounting-II
	Unit-3: Financial Statements of Sole Proprietorship	60	24
Part C: Project Work		20	20

CBSE Syllabus class 11 Economics 2023-24

Class 11 Economics syllabus has 3 parts: Part Statistics of Economics, Part B- Introductory Microeconomics and Part C- Project Work.

Here Part-A and Part-B carry equal marks that are 40 marks each. Part-C comprises 20 marks for project work. Students can download the whole syllabus of class 11 Economics for the season 2023-24 as a PDF from the myCBSEguide app. 

CBSE Class 11 Economics Syllabus

Units		Marks	Periods
Part A	Statistics for Economics
	Introduction	15	10
	Collection, Organisation and Presentation of Data		30
	Statistical Tools and Interpretation	25	50
		40
Part B	Introductory Microeconomics
	Introduction	04	10
	Consumer's Equilibrium and Demand	14	40
	Producer Behaviour and Supply	14	35
	Forms of Market and Price Determination under perfect competition with simple applications	08	25
		40	200
Part C	Project Work	20	20

CBSE Syllabus class 11 Business Studies 2023-24

The syllabus of CBSE Class 11 Business Studies for the academic session 2023 has been categorized into two parts.

Part A: The foundation of business has 6 units which carry 40 marks

Unit 1-Nature and purpose of business, Unit 2-Forms of business organizations, Unit 3- Public partner and global enterprise, Unit 4- Business service, Unit 5- Emerging modes of business, Unit 6-Social responsibility of business and business ethics.

Part B: Finance and trade have 4 units which carry 40 marks.

Unit 1- Sources of business finance, Unit 2- Small business, Unit 3- Internal trade, Unit 4- International business

Unit 5- Project work will carry 20 marks. 

CBSE Class 11 Business Studies Syllabus

Units		Periods	Marks
Part A	Foundations of Business
1	Nature and Purpose of Business	18	16
2	Forms of Business Organisations	24
3	Public, Private and Global Enterprises	18	14
4	Business Services	18
5	Emerging Modes of Business	10	10
6	Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics	12
	Total	100	40
Part B	Finance and Trade
7	Sources of Business Finance	30	20
8	Small Business	16
9	Internal Trade	30	20
10	International Business	14
	Total	90	40
	Project Work (One)	30	20

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 English core 2023-24

CBSE will ask up to 50% multiple-choice questions this year in class 11 English core. The English core syllabus for class 11 carries 3 sections.

Section A -Reading comprehension contains questions from Very short answer type, factual passages, discursive passages, and literary passages. 

Section B- Writing skill and Grammar contains short type, long answer type, letter type and very long answer type questions with Grammar (Error correction, editing tasks, Re-ordering of sentences and transformation of sentences)

Section C- Literature and extended reading texts contain questions from textbooks.

Reference books are:

Literature- Hornbill: textbook published by NCERT, New Delhi and Snapshots: supplementary reader published by NCERT, New Delhi

CBSE Class 11 English Core Syllabus

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Assessment of Listening Skills	05 marks
Assessment of Speaking Skills	05 marks
Project Work	10 marks.

Question Paper Design 2023-24
English CORE 11 (Code No. 301)

Section	Competencies	Total marks
Reading  skills	Conceptual understanding, decoding, Analyzing, inferring, interpreting, appreciating, literary, conventions and vocabulary, summarizing and using appropriate format/s.	26
Grammar and Creative Writing Sills	Conceptual Understanding, application of rules, Analysis, Reasoning, appropriacy of style and tone, using appropriate format and fluency, inference, analysis, evaluation and creativity.	23
Literature Text Books and Supplementary Reading Texts	Recalling, reasoning, appreciating literary convention, inference, analysis, creativity with fluency, Critical Thinking	31
	Total	80
Internal Assessment	Assessment of Listening and Speaking Skills	10
	Listening Speaking	5 5
	Project Work	10
	Grand Total	100

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Hindi core 2023-24

The class 11 Hindi syllabus contains 3 parts. All topics of the upgraded syllabus are given on the myCBSEguide App.

• Part A: Apathit Gadhyansh
• Part B: Karyalayi Hindi aur Rachnatmak lekhan
• Part C: Pathyapustak

The Hindi Core syllabus for the current session has some additions and deletions. We advise students to go through the syllabus carefully. 

CBSE Class 9 Maths Syllabus

खंड अ (वस्तुपरक प्रश्न)
विषयवस्तु			भार
1	अपठित गद्यांश		15
	1.	एक अपठित गद्यांश (अधिकतम 300 शब्दों का) (1 अंक × 10 प्रश्न)	10
	2.	एक अपठित पद्यांश पर आधारित 05 बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न (अधिकतम 150 शब्दों का) (1 अंक × 5 प्रश्न)	05
2	पाठ्यपुस्तक अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम की इकाई एक से पाठ संख्या 1 तथा 2 पर आधारित		05
	अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम की इकाई 01 से पाठ संख्या 1 तथा 2 पर आधारित 05 बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न (1 अंक × 5 प्रश्न)		05
3	पाठ्यपुस्तक आरोह भाग - 1 से बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न		10
	अ	पठित काव्यांश पर आधारित पाँच बहुविकल्पी प्रश्न (1 अंक × 05 प्रश्र)	05
	ब	पठित गद्यांश पर आधारित पाँच बहुविकल्पी प्रश्न (1 अंक × 05 प्रश्र)	05
4	पूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक वितान भाग-1 से बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न		10
	अ	पठित पाठों पर दस बहुविकल्पी प्रश्न (1 अंक × 10 प्रश्न)	10
खंड - ब (वर्णनात्मक प्रश्न)
विषयवस्तु			भार
5		पाठ्यपुस्तक अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम से सृजनात्मक लेखन और व्यावहारिक लेखन पाठ संख्या 1, 2, 9, 10, 14, 15 तथा 16 पर आधारित	17
	1	दिए गए तीन अप्रत्याशित विषयों में से किसी एक विषय पर आधारित लगभग 120 शब्दों में रचनात्मक लेखन (6 अंक × 1 प्रश्न)	06
	2	औपचारिक पत्र लेखन। (विकल्प सहित) (5 अंक × 1 प्रश्र)	05
	3	डायरी लेखन, कथा - पटकथा विषयों पर लेखन पर आधारित दो प्रश्न (विकल्प सहित) (लगभग 40 शब्दों में) (2 अंक × 2 प्रश्न)	04
	4	स्ववृत्त लेखन और रोजगार संबंधी आवेदन पत्र तथा शब्दकोश, संदर्भ ग्रंथों की उपयोगी विधि और परिचय पर आधारित 02 में से 01 प्रश्न (लगभग 40 शब्दों में) (2 अंक × 1 प्रश्न)	02
6	पाठ्यपुस्तक आरोह भाग - 1 एवं वितान भाग - 1		23
	1	काव्य खंड पर आधारित तीन प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 60 शब्दों में) (3 अंक × 2 प्रश्र)	06
	2	काव्य खंड पर आधारित तीन प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 40 शब्दों में) (2 अंक × 2 प्रश्र)	04
	3	गद्य खंड पर आधारित तीन प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 60 शब्दों में) (3 अंक × 2 प्रश्न)	06
	4	गद्य खंड पर आधारित तीन प्रश्नों में से किन्हीं दो प्रश्नों के उत्तर (लगभग 40 शब्दों में) ( 2 अंक × 2 प्रश्न)	04
	5	वितान के पाठों पर आधारित 02 में से 01 प्रश्न का उत्तर (लगभग 60 शब्दों में) (03 अंक x 01 प्रश्न)	03
7	(अ)	श्रवण तथा वाचन	10
	(ब)	परियोजना कार्य	10
	कुल अंक		100

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 History 2023-24

CBSE Class 11 History for 2023-24 also has some revisions. CBSE has deleted a few chapters this year from class 11 history. There are 4 sections in the class 11 history syllabus.

Section A: Early societies contain 3 units namely Introduction, From the Beginning of Time and Early Cities.

Section B: Empires concludes 4 units as Introduction, An empire across 3 continents, Central Islamic land and Nomadic Empires

Section C: Changing traditions contains units like Introduction, Three orders, Changing cultural traditions and Confrontation of cultures.

Section D: Path to Modernization has 4 units Introduction, Industrial Revolution, Displacing Indigenous People and Path to Modernization.

All 4 sections cover 80 marks and there are 20 marks for project work.

CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus

COURSE STRUCTURE

Section Title	Theme No.	Theme Title	No. of Periods	Marks
Reading of World History		Introduction to World History	10
I EARLY SOCIETIES		Introduction Timeline I (6 MYA TO 1 BCE)	05
	1	Writing and City Life	20	10
II EMPIRES		Introduction Timeline II (C. 100 BCE TO 1300 CE)	05
	2	An Empire Across Three Continents	20	10
	3	Nomadic Empires	20	10
III CHANGING TRADITIONS		Introduction Timeline III (C. 1300 TO 1700)	05
	4	The Three Orders	20	10
	5	Changing Cultural Traditions	20	10
IV TOWARDS MODERNIZATION		Introduction Timeline IV (C. 1700 TO 2000)	05
	6	Displacing Indigenous Peoples	20	10
	7	Paths to Modernisationon	20	10
	Map	Map work of the related Themes	15	05
		Theroy Total		80
		Project Work	25	20
		Total	210	100 Marks

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Political science 2023-24

CBSE class 11 Political Science syllabus has been revised in sessions 2023-24. This subject covers the layout of the political system of a country. In class 11 CBSE introduces political science. The syllabus pattern is given here with a marking system.

It is divided into Part A: Indian Constitution at work and Part B: Political theory.

CBSE Class 11 Political Science Syllabus

No.	Chapter Name	No. of Periods	Marks Allotted
Part A: Indian Constitution at Work
1	Constitution: Why and How?	12	8
2	Rights in the Indian Constitution	8
3	Election and Representation	14	6
4	Executive	14	12
5	Legislature	14
6	Judiciary	14
7	Federalism	14	6
8	Local Governments	10	4
9	Constitution as a Living Document	6	4
10	The Philosophy of the Constitution	6
	No. of periods & marks allotted to Indian Constitution at Work	112	40
Part B: Political Theory
1	Political Theory: An Introduction	8	4
2	Freedom	10	12
3	Equality	12
4	Social Justice	12	6
5	Rights	14	4
6	Citizenship	12	8
7	Nationalism	15
8	Secularism	16	6
	No. of periods & marks allotted for Political Theory	99	40
	Total	211	80

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Geography 2023-24

In class 11, Geography is kept as an individual subject to understand the surroundings deeply. The whole syllabus is summarized in 3 parts. Notable details are given herewith marks analysis.

• Part A -Fundamentals of physical geography. It has 6 units and a map and diagram.
• Part B- Physical environment contains 4 units.
• Part C- Practical work details are given here.

CBSE Class 11 Geography Syllabus

Chapter No.	Chapter Name	Periods	Marks allotted
	Unit-1: Geography as a discipline
1	Geography as a discipline	5	3
	Unit-2: The Earth		9
2	The Origin and Evolution of the Earth	6
3	Interior of the Earth	6
4	Distribution of oceans and continents	5
	Unit - III Landforms
5	Geomorphic Processes	9	6
6	Landform and their Evolution	9
	Unit - IV Climate		8
7	Composition and Structure of Atmosphere	3
8	Solar Radiation, Heat balance and Temperature	7
9	Atmospheric Circulations and Weather Systems	7
10	Water in the Atmosphere	4
11	World Climate and Climate Change (To be tested through internal assessments in the form of project and presentation)	5
	Unit - V Water (Ocean)
12	Water (Oceans)	6	4
13	Movements of Ocean Water	8
	Unit - VI Life on the Earth
14	Biodiversity and Conservation (To be tested through internal assessments in the form of project and presentation)	4	-
	Map Work	5	5
	Total	89	35

India Physical Environment

Chapter No.	Chapter Name	Periods	Marks allotted
Unit-I Introduction
1	India-Location	5	5
	Unit - II Physiography
2	Structure and Physiography	18	13
3	Drainage System	14
	Unit - III Climate Vegetation and Soil
4	Climate	16	12
5	Natural Vegetation	14
Unit - IV Natural Hazards and Disasters: Causes Consequences and Management
6	Natural Hazards and Disasters (To be tested through internal assessment in the form of Projects and presentation)	6	-
	Map	5	5
	Total	78	35

Geography Practical Part I

Chapter No.	Chapter Name	Periods	Marks allotted
1	Introduction to Maps	6	3
2	Map Scale	6	4
3	Latitude Longitude and Time	8	4
4	Map Projections	10	4
5	Topographical Maps	10	4
6	Introduction to Remote Sensing	10	6
Practical file and Viva			5
Total		50	30

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Sociology 2023-24

The syllabus of sociology for class 11 has 2 parts. There are some new updates in class 11 Sociology syllabus in the session 2023-24.

• Part A: Introducing sociology is subdivided into 5 chapters.
• Part B: Understanding society also has 5 chapters.

The practical exam will be 20 marks. All details are added in this column in a simplified way. Download it now.

CBSE Class 11 Sociology Syllabus

Units		No. of periods	Marks
A	Introducing Sociology
	1. Sociology, Society and its relationship with other Social Science disciplines	18	10
	2. Terms, concepts and their use in Sociology	16	10
	3. Understanding Social Institutions	20	12
	4. Culture and Socialization	16	12
	Total	70	44
B	Understanding Society
	7. Social Change and Social order in Rural and Urban Society	20	12
	9. Introducing Western Sociologists	20	12
	10. Indian Sociologists	20	12
	Total	60	36
Total		130	80
Project Work		40	20

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Home Science 2023-24

This subject is included to impart knowledge of nutrition, food habits, lifestyles and how to become a responsible citizen. Some highlights of the syllabus are given below with all details linked through this column.

The theory paper has 6 units namely the Concept of home science and its scope, Human Development, Food, health, nutrition and fitness, Family and community and resources, Fabric and apparel, and Community development extension part 1. The theory is 70 marks while practical contains 30 marks.

CBSE Class 11 Home Science Syllabus

S.No.	Units	Marks	No. of Periods
1.	Introduction to Home Science	02	04
2.	Understanding oneself: Adolescence	20	35
3.	Understanding Family, Community and Society	15	35
4.	Childhood	15	24
5.	Adulthood	18	28
	Total	70	126
	Practical	30	28
	Grand Total	100	154

CBSE Syllabus Class 11 Physical Education 2023-24

CBSE Class - 11 Physical education (Code No. 048)
Syllabus (2023-24)

Unit No.	Unit Name	No. of Periods (190 Hrs)	The weightage Marks Allotted
Unit 1	Changing Trends & Career in Physical Education	15	05 + 04b*
Unit 2	Olympic Value Education	7	05
Unit 3	Physical Fitness, Wellness & Lifestyle	12	06 + 01 b*
Unit 4	Physical Education & Sports for CWSN	13	04 + 04 b*
Unit 5	Yoga	12	07
Unit 6	Physical Activity & Leadership Training	13	08
Unit 7	Test, Measurements & Evaluation	15	09
Unit 8	Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology in Sports	20	07 + 04 b*
Unit 9	Psychology and Sports	12	07
Unit 10	Training & Doping in Sports	15	09
Practical (Lab)#	Including 3 Practical	56	30
Total	Theory 10 + Practical 3	134 + 56 = 190 hrs	Theory 70 + Practical 30 = 100

Note: b*are the Concept-based questions like Tactile diagram/data interpretation/case base study for Visually Impaired Child.