By stream
| Science (PCM) | English, physics, chemistry, maths + one |
|---|---|
| Science (PCB) | English, physics, chemistry, biology + one |
| Commerce | English, accountancy, business studies, economics + one (often maths or applied maths) |
CBSE · CLASS XI
CBSE Class 11 syllabus by stream
What each stream studies, how practicals are marked, and why Class 11 is half of JEE and NEET.
IN SHORT
In CBSE Class 11, students take five subjects — English plus four from their stream — with an optional sixth. Subjects with practicals are usually marked 70 theory and 30 practical; others 80 and 20. Mayo offers Science PCB, Science PCM, Commerce.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
- Subjects
- 5 (+1 optional)
- Practical subjects
- 70 + 30
- Others
- 80 + 20
Class 11 and entrance exams
About half of the JEE and NEET syllabus is Class 11. Students who treat Class 11 as a warm-up year usually find Class 12 overloaded.
Questions parents ask
How many subjects are there in CBSE Class 11?
Five compulsory, including English, with an optional sixth.
Sources
Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.
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