CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27
CBSE released the latest CBSE Board Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus for the academic session 2026-27 on April 2, 2026. Students must follow the revised syllabus for annual exams and school assessments. The updated curriculum includes chapter-wise topics, unit-wise marks distribution, and the latest exam pattern prescribed by CBSE.
On this page, students can check the complete CBSE Class 11 Maths Syllabus 2026-27 along with a detailed analysis of important syllabus updates and paper pattern changes. The syllabus follows the current NCERT curriculum and helps students prepare better for school exams and concept-based learning.
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CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Latest Syllabus 2026-27
| NO | Units | No. of Periods | MARKS | |
| 1 | Sets and Functions | 60 | 23 | |
| 2 | Algebra | 50 | 25 | |
| 3 | Coordinate Geometry | 50 | 12 | |
| 4 | Calculus | 40 | 08 | |
| 5 | Statistics and Probability | 40 | 12 | |
| Total | 240 | 80 | ||
| Internal Assessment | 20 | |||
CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27: Unit-wise Summary
Unit-I:
Sets and Functions
1. Sets
Sets and their representations, Empty set, Finite and Infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets,
Subsets of a set of real numbers especially intervals (with notations). Universal set. Venn diagrams. Union and Intersection of sets. Difference of sets. Complement of a set.
Properties of Complement.
2. Relations & Functions
Ordered pairs. Cartesian product of sets. Number of elements in the Cartesian product of two finite sets. Cartesian product of the set of reals with itself (up to R x R x R). Definition of relation, pictorial diagrams, domain, co-domain and range of a relation. Function as a special
type of relation. Pictorial representation of a function, domain, co-domain and range of a function. Real valued functions, domain and range of these functions, constant, identity, polynomial, rational, modulus, signum, exponential, logarithmic and greatest integer functions, with their graphs. Sum, difference, product and quotients of functions.
3. Trigonometric Functions
Positive and negative angles. Measuring angles in radians and in degrees and conversion from one measure to another. Definition of trigonometric functions with the help of unit circle. Truth of the identity sin2x + cos2x = 1, for all x. Signs of trigonometric functions. Domain and range of trigonometric functions and their graphs. Expressing sin (x±y) and cos (x±y) in terms of sinx, siny, cosx & cosy and their simple applications. Deducing identities like the following:
$$\tan(x \pm y) = \frac{\tan x \pm \tan y}{1 \mp \tan x \tan y}, $$
$$ \cot(x \pm y) = \frac{\cot x \cot y \mp 1}{\cot y \pm \cot x}$$
$$ \sin \alpha \pm \sin \beta = 2 \sin\left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \cos\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)$$
$$ \cos \alpha + \cos \beta = 2 \cos\left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \cos\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)$$
$$\cos \alpha - \cos \beta = -2 \sin\left(\frac{\alpha + \beta}{2}\right) \sin\left(\frac{\alpha - \beta}{2}\right)$$
$$\text{Identities related to } \sin 2x,\ \cos 2x,\ \tan 2x,\ \sin 3x,\ \cos 3x\ \text{and}\ \tan 3x.$$
Identities related to sin2x, cos2x, tan2 x, sin3x, cos3x and tan3x.
Unit-II:
Algebra
1. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Need for complex numbers, especially √−1 to be motivated by inability to solve some of the quadratic equations. Algebraic properties of complex numbers. Argand plane
2. Linear Inequalities
Linear inequalities. Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities in one variable and their representation on the number line.
3. Permutations and Combinations
Fundamental principle of counting. Factorial n. (n!) Permutations and combinations, derivation of Formulae for nPr and nCr and their connections, simple applications.
4. Binomial Theorem
Historical perspective, statement and proof of the binomial theorem for positive integral indices. Pascal’s triangle, simple applications.
5. Sequence and Series
Sequence and Series. Arithmetic Mean (A.M.) Geometric Progression (G.P.), general term of a G.P., sum of n terms of a G.P., infinite G.P. and its sum, geometric mean (G.M.), relation between A.M. and G.M.
Unit-III:
Coordinate Geometry
1. Straight Lines
Brief recall of two dimensional geometry from earlier classes. Slope of a line and angle between two lines. Various forms of equations of a line: parallel to axis, point -slope form, slope-intercept form, two-point form, intercept form, Distance of a point from a line.
2. Conic Sections
Sections of a cone: circles, ellipse, parabola, hyperbola, a point, a straight line and a pair of intersecting lines as a degenerated case of a conic section. Standard equations and simple properties of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Standard equation of a circle.
3. Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry
Coordinate axes and coordinate planes in three dimensions. Coordinates of a point. Distance between two points.
Unit-IV:
Calculus
1. Limits and Derivatives
Derivative introduced as rate of change both as that of distance function and geometrically. Intuitive idea of limit. Limits of polynomials and rational functions trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Definition of derivative relate it to scope of tangent of the curve, derivative of sum, difference, product and quotient of functions. Derivatives of polynomial and trigonometric functions.
Unit-V:
Statistics and Probability
1. Statistics
Measures of Dispersion: Range, Mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/grouped data.
2. Probability
Events; occurrence of events, ‘not’, ‘and’ and ‘or’ events, exhaustive events, mutually exclusive events, Axiomatic (set theoretic) probability, connections with other theories of earlier classes. Probability of an event, probability of ‘not’, ‘and’ and ‘or’ events.
CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Standard Question Paper Design 2026-27
Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 80
| S.No. | Typology of Questions | Total Marks | % Weightage |
| 1 | Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. | 44 | 55 |
| Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas | |||
| 2 | Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. | 20 | 25 |
| 3 | Analysing : Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations | 16 | 20 |
| Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. | |||
| Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions | |||
| Total | 80 | 100 |
- No chapter wise weightage. Care to be taken to cover all the chapters
- Suitable internal variations may be made for generating various templates keeping the
overall weightage to different form of questions and typology of questions same.
Choice(s):
There will be no overall choice in the question paper. However, 33% internal choices will be given in all the sections
Internal Assessment
| INTERNAL ASSESSMENT | 20 MARKS |
| Periodic Tests ( Best 2 out of 3 tests conducted) | 10 Marks |
| Mathematics Activities | 10 Marks |
Note: Please refer the guidelines given under XII Mathematics Syllabus.
CLASS – 11(2026-27)
The following topics are included in the syllabus but will be assessed only formatively to reinforce understanding without adding to summative assessments. This reduces academic stress while ensuring meaningful learning. Schools can integrate these with existing chapters as they align well.
Relevant NCERT textual material is enclosed for reference.
| S.No | Content | |
| Unit-I: Sets and Functions | ||
| 1. | Sets Practical problems on Union and Intersection of two sets. | |
| 2. | Relations and Functions Composition of Functions | |
| 3. | Trigonometric Functions General solution of trigonometric equations of the type sin y = sin a, cos y = cos a and tan y = tan a. | |
| Unit-II: Algebra | ||
| 1. | Principle of Mathematical Induction Process of the proof by induction, motivating the application of the method by looking at natural numbers as the least inductive subset of real numbers. The principle of mathematical induction and simple applications. | |
| 2. | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Polar representation of complex numbers. Statement of Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, solution of quadratic equations (with real coefficients) in the complex number system. | |
| 3. | Linear Inequalities Graphical solution of linear inequalities in two variables. Graphical method of finding a solution of system of linear inequalities in two variables. | |
| 4. | Binomial Theorem General and middle term in binomial expansion. | |
| 5. | Sequence and Series Formulae for the following special sums: ∑k, ∑k², ∑k³ | |
| Unit-III: Coordinate Geometry | ||
| 1. | Straight Lines Normal form. General equation of a line. | |
| 2. | Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry Section formula. | |
| Unit-IV: Calculus | ||
| 1. | Limits and Derivatives Derivatives of composite functions (Chain rule). | |
| Unit-V: Statistics and Probability | ||
| 1. | Probability Random experiments; outcomes, sample space (set representation). | |
The Changes for Class 11 (2026-27) Year-end Board Examinations are as under:
| (Class-11) | ||
| Periodic Assessment | Academic Session 2025-26 | Academic Session 2026-27 |
| Composition of question paper for year-end examination/ Board Examination (Theory) |
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