CBSE Class 11 Biology Exam Preparation
Cell biology, plant physiology, and human physiology — your NEET and board foundation
Complete chapter-wise preparation guide for CBSE Class 11 Biology. Covers cell biology, biomolecules, plant physiology, animal kingdom, and human physiology — with marks distribution and scoring strategy.
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Theory Marks
30
Practical Marks
3 hours
Exam Duration
22
Total Chapters
Chapter-Wise Marks Breakdown
108 theory marks| Chapter | Marks | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| The Living World | 4 | Easy |
| Biological Classification | 5 | Medium |
| Plant Kingdom | 5 | Medium |
| Animal Kingdom | 5 | Hard |
| Morphology of Flowering Plants | 6 | Medium |
| Anatomy of Flowering Plants | 5 | Medium |
| Structural Organisation in Animals | 5 | Medium |
| Cell: The Unit of Life | 6 | Hard |
| Biomolecules | 6 | Hard |
| Cell Cycle and Cell Division | 6 | Hard |
| Transport in Plants | 5 | Medium |
| Mineral Nutrition | 4 | Easy |
| Photosynthesis | 6 | Hard |
| Respiration in Plants | 5 | Medium |
| Plant Growth and Development | 4 | Easy |
| Digestion and Absorption | 5 | Medium |
| Breathing and Exchange of Gases | 5 | Medium |
| Body Fluids and Circulation | 5 | Medium |
| Excretory Products and Elimination | 4 | Medium |
| Locomotion and Movement | 4 | Easy |
| Neural Control and Coordination | 5 | Hard |
| Chemical Coordination and Integration | 3 | Medium |
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Study Strategy for 90+
Biology is diagram-intensive — draw and label every important structure daily
Animal kingdom classification: use a table (phylum → features → examples)
Photosynthesis and respiration are the highest-weight physiology topics
Cell division phases: draw each stage of mitosis and meiosis from memory
Human physiology chapters (units 5–6) have maximum NEET overlap — study thoroughly
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