Biology CBSE class 11 syllabus 2024-25

Biology is one of the most difficult subjects for class 11, it has lengthy and complicated subjects which requires full attention of students. Students must put in a lot of dedication, practice and revision to understand and learn the chapters really well. However, before starting with the preparations, it is very significant to first read and understand the syllabus thoroughly. It will give you brief insights on the different chapters present in your textbooks. SimplyAcad has collated all the details regarding the biology cbse class 11 syllabus below, scroll to learn about more details.

NCERT Class 11 Biology Syllabus

Chapter 1: Diversity in Living World

Chapter 2: Biological Classification

Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom

Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom

Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants

Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Chapter 7: Structural Organisation in Animals

Chapter 8: Cell The Unit of Life

Chapter 9: Biomolecules

Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division

Chapter 11: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants

Chapter 12: Respiration in Plants

Chapter 13: Plant Growth and Development

Chapter 14: Breathing and Exchange of Gases

Chapter 15: Body Fluids and Circulation

Chapter 16: Excretory Products and their Elimination

Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement

Chapter 18: Neural Control and Coordination

Chapter 19: Chemical Coordination and Integration

 

Course structure

 

NCERT Class 11 Biology Syllabus: Course structure
Unit	Title	Marks
I	Diversity of Living Organisms	15
II	Structural Organization in Plants and Animals	10
III	Cell: Structure and Function	15
IV	Plant Physiology	12
V	Human Physiology	18
	Total	70

 Question Paper Design

 

NCERT Class 11 Biology Syllabus Question Paper Design (Theory) 2024-25
Competencies
Demonstrate Knowledge and Understanding	50%
Application of Knowledge / Concepts	30%
Analyse, Evaluate and Create	20%

 

Practical Exams Marking Scheme

 

CBSE Class 11 Biology Syllabus 2024-25 for Practical Exams Marking Scheme
Particulars	Marks
One Major Experiment Part A (Experiment No- 1,3,7,8)	5
One Minor Experiment Part A (Experiment No- 6,9,10,11,12,13)	4
Slide Preparation Part A (Experiment No- 2,4,5)	5
Spotting Part B	7
Practical Record + Viva Voce	4
Project Record + Viva Voce	5
Total	30

 

Frequently asked questions on Biology cbse class 11 syllabus

Q.1 What is the CBSE Class 11 Bio 2024 syllabus?

Ans. Biology Cbse Class 11 Syllabus 2024 is divided into five parts: Diversity of Living Organisms, Structural Organisation in Plants and Animals, Cell- Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, and Human Physiology, there are a total of 19 Chapters in the Biology syllabus.

 

Q.2 What is the hardest chapter in Biology class 11?

Ans. The chapters on cells and cell division are the most difficult ones as they contain complex and lengthy topics such as the difference between meiosis and mitosis, the g-phase, etc.

 

Q.3 Can CBSE fail a student in 11th 2024?

Ans. If a student fails to get 33% in more than one subject, he or she will be forced to retake class XI. Students who are missing from the examination without a valid excuse will be marked absent.