CBSE Class 11 Syllabus 2024 – All Subjects (Science, Arts, & Commerce)
CBSE has issued the latest Class 11 Syllabus 2024 for all subjects. Here, we are providing you the CBSE syllabus for Class 11 for Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, English, Hindi, Accounts, and for all the other subjects. You can also download the PDF of the class 11 syllabus here.
In this article, the syllabus of class 11 is divided into three streams: Science, Commerce, and Arts. And the syllabus for common subjects such as Maths, English, and Hindi is mentioned separately.
Features of CBSE Class 11 Syllabus
CBSE Class 11 Syllabus which is issued by CBSE (as per the NCERT guidelines) is a complete package of course content. CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 includes the following content:
- The objective of the subjects.
- Course structure
- Unit and Chapter-wise brief
- Question paper design/Blueprint for Board Exam
- Internal Assessment
- Recommended Textbooks
- Lab/Practical work Guidelines
CBSE Class 11 Syllabus 2024 – All Subjects
CBSE has recommended NCERT textbooks for Class 11 subjects. Therefore the course content is according to the NCERT textbooks. The Class 11 syllabus is very important for not only the annual exam but also for the competitive exam.
To crack any exam, the first rule is to prepare according to its syllabus. And this is the reason why the syllabus is issued. So, if you are preparing for the annual exam or competitive exam, you will need the Syllabus of class 11th.
We are providing the complete syllabus of Class 11 with a PDF file for all subjects. So, you can read and download the syllabus as well.
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General Subjects PDF Syllabus
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Maths
In Class 11 Maths, the syllabus or course content is divided into five units. And for the Class 11th exam, the weightage of the annual exam is 80 marks and 20 marks for internal assessment.
Maths is a common subject in all three streams (Science, Commerce, and Arts). The course structure/syllabus according to the units along with periods and marks for class 11 is given in the table below.
Units | Marks |
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Sets and Functions | 19 |
Algebra | 24 |
Coordinate Geometry | 15 |
Calculus | 10 |
Statistics and Probability | 12 |
Total (Theory) | 80 |
Internal Assessment | 20 |
Grand Total | 100 |
In the CBSE Class 11th Maths textbook, six units have 14 chapters. Here are the unit and chapter-wise distribution of the Class 11 Maths Syllabus given in the table below.
Units | Chapters | Marks |
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Sets and Functions | Sets | 11 |
Relations and Functions | ||
Algebra | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations | 13 |
Sequence and Series | ||
Coordinate Geometry | Straight Lines | 06 |
Calculus | Limits | 04 |
Statistics and Probability | Statistics | 06 |
Internal Assessment | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
Units | Chapters | Marks |
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Sets and Functions | Trigonometric Functions | 08 |
Algebra | Linear Inequalities | 11 |
Permutations and Combinations | ||
Coordinate Geometry | Conic Sections | 09 |
Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry | ||
Calculus | Derivatives | 06 |
Statistics and Probability | Probability | 06 |
Internal Assessment | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
Recommended Books for CBSE Class 11 Maths
NCERT – Maths Textbooks
NCERT – Maths Exemplar Problem
NCERT – Maths Lab Manual
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 English (Core & Elective)
For Class 11th English subject, students have to choose either English Core or English Elective. In both English Core and Elective, there are three sections/units. And the annual written exam for English will of 80 marks and 20 marks for the seminar.
The table is shown below for the Class 11 English (Elective) Syllabus. The code no. of English (Elective) is 001.
Section | Units | Marks (each term) |
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A | Reading | 12 |
B | Writing Skills | 08 |
C | Literature Textbooks | 10 |
Fiction | 05 | |
Drama | 05 | |
Seminar | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
Recommended Books for Class 11th English (Elective) By CBSE
- Woven Words (NCERT Textbook)
- The Old Man and the Sea (Fiction by Ernest Hemingway)
- Arms and the Man (Drama by George Bernard Shaw)
Here is CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 English (Core) given in the table below. The table shows the unit-wise distribution of the syllabus along with the total number of periods and marks.
Section | Units | Marks (each term) |
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A | Reading Skills | 13 |
B | Writing Skills and Grammar | 12 |
C | Literature Textbooks | 15 |
ASL | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
The annual written exam of English (Core) will be of 80 marks. And Internal assessment (45 Periods) will be of 20 marks. The Assessment will be generally of Listening and Speaking skills.
Books for Class 11th English (Core) by CBSE
Hornbill (NCERT Textbook)
Snapshots (Supplementary Reader NCERT)
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Hindi (Core & Elective)
For Class 11 Hindi, here is the same situation as for English. Hindi subject also has two optional subjects Hindi Core and Elective.
Course Syllabus for Class 11 Hindi (Elective)
Section | Total Marks |
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अपठित गद्यांश | 18 |
कार्यालयी हिंदी और रचनात्मक लेखन | 05 |
पाठ्यपुस्तक अंतरा भाग-1 से बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न | 14 |
अनुपूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक अंतराल भाग-1 से बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न | 03 |
अंतरिकमूल्याङ्कन / आंतरिक मूल्यांकन | 10 |
Grand Total | 50 |
Section | Total Marks |
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कार्यालयी हिंदी और रचनात्मक लेखन | 17 |
पाठ्यपुस्तक अंतरा भाग-2 | 16 |
अनुपूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक अंतराल भाग-1 | 07 |
अंतरिकमूल्याङ्कन / आंतरिक मूल्यांकन | 10 |
Grand Total | 50 |
Textbooks For Class 11th Hindi (Elective) by CBSE
- अंतरा भाग-1 – NCERT Textbook
- अंतराल भाग-1 – NCERT Textbook
- अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम – NCERT
Course Syllabus for Class 11 Hindi (Core)
Section | Total Marks |
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अपठित गद्यांश | 15 |
कार्यालयी हिंदी और रचनात्मक लेखन | 05 |
पाठ्यपुस्तक आरोह भाग-1 से बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न | 15 |
पाठ्यपुस्तक वितान भाग-1 से बहुविकल्पात्मक प्रश्न | 05 |
अंतरिकमूल्याङ्कन / आंतरिक मूल्यांकन | 10 |
Grand Total | 50 |
Section | Total Marks |
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कार्यालयी हिंदी और रचनात्मक लेखन | 20 |
पाठ्यपुस्तक आरोह भाग-2 तथा अनुपूरक पाठ्यपुस्तक वितान भाग-2 | 20 |
अंतरिकमूल्याङ्कन / आंतरिक मूल्यांकन | 10 |
Grand Total | 50 |
Textbooks for Class 11th Hindi (Core) by CBSE
- आरोह भाग-1 – NCERT Textbook
- वितान भाग-1 – NCERT Textbook
- अभिव्यक्ति और माध्यम – NCERT
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Science Stream
In Class 11th, students have the option to choose any stream such as Science, Arts, and Commerce. In the Class 11 Science stream, the major subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and Computer Science.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Physics
Class 11th Physics has 10 units. In these units, there are a total of 15 chapters. The table is shown below for the complete 11th class Physics Syllabus. The syllabus is distributed as units and chapters with no. periods and marks.
Units | Chapters | Periods | Marks |
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1. Physical World & Measurement | 1. Physical World | 06 | 20 |
2. Units and Measurements | |||
2. Kinematics | 3. Motion in a Straight Line | 16 | |
4. Motion in a Plane | |||
3. Laws of Motion | 5. Laws of Motion | 10 | |
4. Work, Energy & Power | 6. Work, Energy & Power | 12 | 15 |
5. Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | 7. System of Particles and Rotational Motion | 16 | |
6. Gravitation | 8. Gravitation | 08 | |
Total | 68 | 35 |
Units | Chapters | Periods | Marks |
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7. Properties of Bulk Matter | 9. Mechanical Properties of Solids | 22 | 23 |
10. Mechanical Properties of Fluids | |||
11. Thermal Properties of Matter | |||
8. Thermodynamics | 12. Thermodynamics | 10 | |
9. Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases | 13. Kinetic Theory | 08 | |
10. Oscillation and Waves | 14. Oscillations | 23 | 12 |
15. Waves | |||
Total | 63 | 35 |
Class 11 Physics exam will be of 100 marks. The annual exam (Theory) will be of 70 marks. And 30 marks are assigned to practicals.
Practicals for Class 11 Physics
In the Practicals, there will be experiments, Class practicals, project work, and viva on lab experiments and projects.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Chemistry
Class 11th Chemistry has 13 units/chapters. A total of 119 periods is assigned to Chemistry. The table is given below for unit wise distribution of the Chemistry syllabus with periods and marks.
Unit No. | Unit Name | Periods | Marks |
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I | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry | 10 | 11 |
II | Structure of Atom | 12 | |
III | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | 06 | 04 |
IV | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure | 14 | 06 |
V | Redox Reactions | 04 | 05 |
VI | Hydrogen | 04 | |
VII | Organic Chemistry: Some Basic Principles and Techniques | 10 | 09 |
Total | 60 | 35 |
Unit No. | Unit Name | Periods | Marks |
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I | States of Matter: Gases and Liquids | 09 | 15 |
II | Chemical Thermodynamics | 14 | |
III | Equilibrium | 12 | |
IV | s -Block Elements | 05 | 11 |
V | Some p -Block Elements | 09 | |
VI | Hydrocarbons | 10 | 09 |
Total | 59 | 35 |
Same as Physics, the Class 11 Chemistry exam is of 100 marks. And the annual written exam (Theory) will be of 70 marks. And 30 marks and 60 Periods are assigned to Chemistry Practicals.
Class 11 Chemistry Practical
- Class Record
- Project work
- Volumetric and Salt Analysis
- Experiments
- Viva on experiment and Project
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Biology
There are 5 units in Class 11 Biology. In these 5 units, there are a total of 18 chapters. The complete syllabus is given below. In the table below, The syllabus of Biology is distributed in Units along with Periods and marks.
Unit Name | Chapter Name | Marks |
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Diversity of Living Organisms: Chapter | The Living World | 15 |
Biological Classification | ||
Plant Kingdom | ||
Animal Kingdom | ||
Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals | Morphology of Flowering Plants | 08 |
Structural Organisation in Animals | ||
Cell: Structure and Function | Cell – The Unit of Life | 12 |
Biomolecules | ||
Practical Term-I | 15 | |
Total | 50 |
Unit Name | Chapter Name | Marks |
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Cell: Structure and Function | Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 05 |
Plant Physiology | Photosynthesis in Higher Plants | 12 |
Respiration in Plants | ||
Plant – Growth and Development | ||
Human Physiology | Breathing and Exchange of Gases | 18 |
Body Fluids and Circulation | ||
Excretory Products and Their Elimination | ||
Locomotion and Movement | ||
Neural Control and Coordination | ||
Chemical Coordination and Integration | ||
Practical Term-II | 15 | |
Total | 50 |
Class 11 Biology exam is of 100 marks. The annual exam (Theory) will be of 70 marks. and 30 marks are assigned to Biology Practicals. Biology Code No. is 044.
Class 11 Biology Practicals for each term
- 1 major and 1 minor experiment (4+3 = 7 Marks)
- Practicals record and Viva + Project and Viva (5 marks)
- Spotting (3 marks)
Recommended Books for Class 11 Biology by CBSE
- NCERT – Biology (Textbook Class 11th)
CBSE Syllabus For Class 11 Computer Science
CBSE has rolled out the new syllabus for Class 11 Computer Science (abbr. CS). The new syllabus of class 11 C.S. has four units. And periods are divided into two parts: Theory and Practical.
“Python” and “SQL” (Structured Query Language) will be the programming language in the Class 11 Computer science course. An overview of the syllabus is given in the table below. The syllabus is distributed unit-wise with marks and periods (Theory and Practical).
Unit Name | Marks | Periods | |
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Theory | Practical | ||
Computer Systems and Organisation | 10 | 10 | 05 |
Computational Thinking and Programming | 45 | 50 | 35 |
Society, Law, and Ethics – 1 | 15 | 20 | Nil |
Total | 70 | 80 | 40 |
S.No. | Unit Name | TERM-I | TERM-II |
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1 | Computer Systems and Organisation | 10 | — |
2 | Computational Thinking and Programming | 25 | 20 |
3 | Society, Law, and Ethics – 1 | — | 15 |
Total | 35 | 35 |
Class 11 Computer Science exam is of 100 marks. 70 marks are assigned to the annual exam (Theory). 30 marks are assigned to Computer Practicals.
Class 11 Computer Science Practical
- Python Program (06 Marks each term)
- Report File (7 marks = 4 marks (Term-I) + 3 marks (Term-II))
- Viva based on report file (3 marks = 2 marks (Term-I) + 1 marks (Term-II))
- Project + Viva (8 marks = 3 marks (Term-I) + 5 marks (Term-II))
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Commerce Stream
The major subjects in Class 11th commerce are Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, And Mathematics. The subject-wise syllabus of the Class 11th commerce stream for the academic session 2021-22 is given here.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Accountancy
Class 11th Accountancy syllabus is divided into two parts (A and B). Part A is Financial Accounting – I and Part B is Financial Accounting – II. And this subject has a total of four units.
A total of 50 marks each term are assigned to the Accountancy subject. The table is given below for the Class 11th Accounts syllabus.
Unit Name | Chapter Name | Marks |
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Part A-Financial Accounting – I | ||
Theoretical Framework | Introduction to Accounting | 12 |
Theory Base of Accounting | ||
Accounting Process | Recording of Business Transaction | 28 |
Bank Reconciliation Statement | ||
Depreciation, Provisions, and Reserves | ||
Project Part-2 | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
Unit Name | Chapter Name | Marks |
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Part A-Financial Accounting – I | ||
Accounting Process | Accounting for Bills of Exchange | 12 |
Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors | ||
Part B-Financial Accounting – II | ||
Financial Accounting – II | Financial Statements of Sole Properitership for complete and incomplete records | 28 |
Computers in Accounting | ||
Project Part-2 | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
Class 11 Accountancy exam is of 100 marks. The final exam will be of 80 marks and 20 marks are assigned to the Project work. The code no. of this subject is 055.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Business Studies
Business Studies (Code no. 054) subject of Class 11th is also divided into two parts.
- Part A: Foundation of Business
- Part B: Finance and Trade
75 periods and 40 marks are assigned to Part A whereas 70 periods and 40 marks are assigned to Part B. The syllabus of Business studies Part A and B is given in the tabular form below in the two tables.
Unit No. | Unit Name | Periods | Marks |
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1 | Evolution and Fundamentals of Business | 18 | 16 |
2 | Forms of Business Organisations | 20 | |
3 | Public, Private, and Global Enterprises | 10 | 14 |
4 | Business Services | 14 | |
5 | Emerging Modes of Business | 05 | 10 |
6 | Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics | 08 | |
Total | 75 | 40 |
Unit No. | Unit Name | Periods | Marks |
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7 | Sources of Business Finance | 28 | 20 |
8 | Small Business | 16 | |
9 | Internal Trade | 22 | 20 |
10 | International Business | 04 | |
Total | 70 | 40 |
Class 11th Business Studies exam is of 100 marks. Out of 100 marks, 80 marks are assigned to the annual written exam, and 20 marks are for project work. The brief syllabus for this subject is given in the PDF above.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Economics
The Economics subject of Class 11th is divided into two parts.
- Part A: Statistics for Economics
- Part B: Introductory Microeconomics
For Part A of Economics, there are 40 marks are assigned. Also, for Part B, 40 marks are assigned. Here are the two tables for both parts’ syllabus (Part A and B) is given below.
Part A – Statistics for Economics
Unit Name | Marks |
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Part A -Statistics for Economics | |
Introduction | 04 |
Collection, Organisation, and Presentation of Data | 09 |
Statistical Tools and Interpretation | 10 |
Part B -Introductory Microeconomics | |
Introduction | 04 |
Consumer’s Equilibrium and Demand | 13 |
Project Work | 10 |
Total | 50 |
Unit Name | Marks |
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Part A -Statistics for Economics | |
Statistical Tools and Interpretation – Measures of Dispersion, Correlation, Index Number | 17 |
Part B -Introductory Microeconomics | |
Producer Behaviour and Supply | 13 |
Forms of Market and Price Determination under perfect competition with simple applications | 10 |
Project Work | 10 |
Total | 50 |
There is one more part (Part C) in Economics for Project work. The project work will be of 20 marks. And the annual exam of Economics will be of 40 marks each term. Therefore, the Class 11th Economics exam is of 100 marks.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Arts
The major subjects in Class 11th Arts streams are History, Geography, and Political Science. The subject-wise syllabus overview is given below for the 11th Arts stream.
The complete syllabus of these subjects of the Arts stream is given in the PDF file above in this article.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 History
In Class 11th History, there are four sections and 8 themes are assigned for this subject. The annual exam of History (theory) will be of 80 marks. and 20 marks for Internal assessment. Section and unit-wise syllabus is mentioned below in the table for Class 11 History.
S.No. | Themes | Marks |
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1 | Theme 2 -Writing And City Life | 10 |
2 | Theme 3 – An Empire Across Three Continents | 10 |
3 | Theme 4 – Central Islamic lands | 10 |
4 | Theme 6 -The Three Orders | 10 |
Project Work | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
S.No. | Themes | Marks |
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1 | Theme 7 – Changing Cultural Traditions | 10 |
2 | Theme 9 – The Industrial Revolution | 10 |
3 | Theme 10 – Displacing Indigenous People | 10 |
4 | Theme 11 – Paths To Modernization | 10 |
Project Work | 10 | |
Total | 50 |
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Political Science
Class 11th Political Science subject has two parts (Part A and B).
- Part A: Indian Constitution at work
- Part B: Political Theory
For Part A, 40 marks, in theory, are assigned and the same for Part B. The table is given below for the syllabus overview of Political Science.
S.No. | Unit Name | Marks |
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Part A: Indian Constitution at Work | ||
1 | Constitution | 12 |
2 | Election and Representation | 05 |
3 | Local Governments | 03 |
Part B: Political Theory | ||
4 | Political Theory: Introduction | 07 |
5 | Rights | 07 |
6 | Development | 06 |
Project Work | 10 | |
Grand Total | 50 |
S.No. | Unit Name | Marks |
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Part A: Indian Constitution at Work | ||
1 | Legislature | 07 |
2 | Executive | 07 |
3 | Judiciary | 06 |
Part B: Political Theory | ||
4 | Liberty | 07 |
5 | Equality | 07 |
6 | Justice | 06 |
Project Work | 10 | |
Grand Total | 50 |
In class 11th, the political science subject exam is of 100 marks. The annual exam (theory) of this subject will be 80 marks. and 20 marks for project work.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Geography
Class 11th Geography has 2 parts (Part A and B) with a total of 10 units excluding map and diagram. There is one more part (Part C) for practical work. Class 11 Geography syllabus is given below in the tabular form (Part/Unit, Periods, & marks).
- Part A: Fundamentals of Physical Geography
- Part B: India – Physical Environment
- Part C: Practical Work
Unit No | Unit Name | Marks |
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Part A: Fundamentals of Physical Geography | ||
1 | Geography as a discipline | 3 |
2 | The Earth | 9 |
3 | Landforms | 3 |
Part B: India – Physical Environment | ||
1 | Introduction | 7 |
2 | Physiography | 8 |
Map Work | 5 | |
Practical Work | 15 | |
Total | 50 |
Unit No | Unit Name | Marks |
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Part A: Fundamentals of Physical Geography | ||
4 | Climate | 8 |
5 | Water (Oceans) | 4 |
6 | Life on the Earth | 3 |
Part B: India – Physical Environment | ||
3 | Climate, Vegetation, and Soil | 15 |
Map Work | 5 | |
Practical Work | 15 | |
Total | 50 |
Since the Class 11th Geography exam is of 100 marks, therefore 70 marks are assigned for the annual exam (theory). And 30 marks for Practical work.
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Physical Education
Physical Education is a common subject in Class 11th. In the syllabus of Physical education, there are 10 units. And the annual exam (theory) of Physical Education will be of 70 marks and 30 marks for practical work. This time exams are divided into 2 Terms. Below you find all the details about which unit comes in which term.
Unit No | Unit Name |
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1 | Changing Trends & Career in Physical Education |
2 | Olympic Value Education |
3 | Physical Fitness, Wellness & Lifestyle |
7 | Test, Measurement & Evaluation |
8 | Fundamentals of Anatomy, Physiology & Kinesiology in Sports |
Unit No | Unit Name |
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4 | Physical Education & Sports for CWSN |
5 | Yoga |
6 | Physical Activity & Leadership Training |
9 | Psychology & Sports |
10 | Training and Doping in Sports |
CBSE Syllabus for Class 11 Physical Education Practicals
Down in the article, we provide the table regarding the practicals of physical education for each term. So, that you can see and get to know about each and every practical you have to attempt in order to pass this exam.
Practical Name | Marks |
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Project File (About one sport/game of choice ) | 05 |
Demonstration of Fitness Activity | 05 |
Viva Voce (From Project File; Fitness) | 05 |
Practical Name | Marks |
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Project File (Yoga and General Motor Fitness Test) | 05 |
Demonstration of Fitness Activity/Yoga | 05 |
Viva Voce (From Viva Voce (From Project File; General Motor Fitness; Yoga) | 05 |
What are the elective subjects available in CBSE?
is math compulsory in commerce?
is there any difference in level of mathematics between pcm and commerce
Hello devansh,
No, it’s not compulsory to take maths in commerce.
No, there is no difference in the level of maths between PCM & Commerce.
Is physical education is compulsory for the board exams in 12th
No, physical education is not mandatory. Most of the student take it as extra subject because it is easy and scoring.
No it depends on our aim what you what to achieve in your life
is math compulsory in every courses?
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