CBSE Class 11 · Mathematics · 2025-26

CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus 2025-26

Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 11 Mathematics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 11 Mathematics preparation guide for full exam readiness.

2025-26

Academic Year

80

Theory Marks

20

Practical Marks

14

Total Chapters

Unit-Wise Marks Distribution

80 marks (theory)

Unit I: Sets and Functions

Sets · Relations and Functions · Trigonometric Functions

23M

29% of theory marks

Unit II: Algebra

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations · Linear Inequalities · Permutations and Combinations · Binomial Theorem · Sequences and Series

25M

31% of theory marks

Unit III: Coordinate Geometry

Straight Lines · Conic Sections · Introduction to 3D Geometry

12M

15% of theory marks

Unit IV: Calculus

Limits and Derivatives

8M

10% of theory marks

Unit V: Statistics & Probability

Statistics · Probability

12M

15% of theory marks

Chapter-Wise Syllabus

14 chapters
#ChapterMarks
1Sets6
2Relations and Functions6
3Trigonometric Functions10
4Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations8
5Linear Inequalities6
6Permutations and Combinations6
7Binomial Theorem6
8Sequences and Series8
9Straight Lines8
10Conic Sections8
11Introduction to 3D Geometry4
12Limits and Derivatives10
13Statistics6
14Probability8

Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26

Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 11 Mathematics syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.

Sets

Venn diagrams in proofs

Sequences and Series

Sum to n terms of special series (complex)

Conic Sections

Standard equations derivation proofs

Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26

80 marks total
SectionMarks/QCountTotal
Section A12020
Section B2510
Section C3618
Section D5420
Section E4312
Total Theory Marks80
20

Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).

How to Use This Syllabus

01

Prioritise by marks

Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.

02

Skip deleted topics

CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.

03

Know the paper pattern

Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.

From syllabus to practice

You know the syllabus. Now practise it.

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