NCERT Class 11 maths syllabus consist of six units. There are a total of 16 chapters in the NCERT textbook. The syllabus is strictly followed by CBSE for all the exams conducted at school level for class 11. Read on to check chapter-wise important topics for class 11 math syllabus.

Check: CBSE Class 11 English Syllabus 


Unit-wise NCERT 11th Math Syllabus

Unit name Chapter Name
Sets and Functions
  1. Sets
  2. Relations & Functions
  3. Trigonometric Functions
Algebra
  1. Principle of Mathematical Induction
  2. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
  3. Linear Inequalities
  4. Permutations and Combinations
  5. Binomial Theorem
  6. Sequence and Series
Coordinate Geometry
  1. Straight Lines
  2. Conic Sections
  3. Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry
Calculus
  1. Limits and Derivatives
Mathematical Reasoning
  1. Mathematical Reasoning
Statistics and Probability
  1. Statistics
  2. Probability

Topic-wise NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Math

Chapter Name Topics / Subtopics
Sets Sets and their Representations, Union and Intersection of sets, Venn Diagrams, Operations on Sets, etc.
Relations & Functions Relations, Cartesian Product of Sets, Functions etc.
Trigonometric Functions Angles, Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Equations
Principle of Mathematical Induction Principle of Mathematical Induction, Motivation
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Complex Numbers and its Algebra, Quadratic Equations, Modulus and Conjugate of Complex Number, Argand Plane and Polar Representation
Linear Inequalities Algebraic and Graphical Solutions of Linear Inequalities, Inequalities, Solution of System of Linear Inequalities
Permutations and Combinations Fundamental Principle of Counting, Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Theorem General Term, Middle Term, Binomial Theorem
Sequence and Series AP, GP, Sequences, Series, Relationship Between A.M. and G.M.,
Straight Lines Slope of a Line, General Equation of a Line, Distance of a Point From a Line
Conic Sections Circle, Parabola, Sections of a Cone, Ellipse, Hyperbola
Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry Section Formula, Coordinate Axes and Coordinate Planes in 3-D Space, Distance between Two Points,
Limits and Derivatives Limits of Trigonometric Functions, Limits, Derivatives,,
Mathematical Reasoning Validating Statements, Statements, New Statements from Old,, Special Words/Phrases
Statistics Mean Deviation, Measures of Dispersion, Range, Variance and Standard Deviation, Analysis of Frequency Distributions
Probability Event, Random Experiments, Axiomatic Approach to Probability

CBSE Exam Pattern Class 11 Math

  • As per CBSE 11th Math exam pattern, 36 questions are asked for 80 marks for Terms exam and 20 marks are allotted for Internal Assessment.
  • Algebra is the unit with the highest weightage unit in the CBSE 11th Math syllabus which is followed by Sets and Function with the weightage of 23 marks.
  • The above-mentioned two topics of NCERT syllabus for class 11 Math are the most important to study in order to gain good marks.
  • The minimum score is at least 27 marks in theory for the student to get passed in the board exams.

Important Topics of NCERT for Class 11 Math Syllabus 2022

  • Sets and Functions is the most important unit of CBSE 11th class Math which comprises 3 chapters and it has a weightage of 23 marks in total.
  • Algebra part consists of 6 chapters with a total of 30 Marks which makes it the second most important unit of NCERT Syllabus for class 11 math.
  • Statistics and Probability, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Mathematical Reasoning are also important parts whose weightage is around 27 marks in total.

NCERT Syllabus of Class 11 Math 2022- Marking Scheme

Unit No. Unit Name Marks
1 Sets and Functions 23
2 Algebra 30
3 Coordinate Geometry 10
4 Calculus 5
5 Mathematical Reasoning 2
6 Statistics and Probability 10
Sub-Total 80
Internal Assessment 20
Grand-Total 100

NCERT Class 11 Math Important Books

Students are advised to complete the NCERT books in order to cover the entire syllabus of each subject. NCERT published their book which is devised on the basis of NCERT Syllabus for Class 11 Math. In the first Students should use NCERT class 11 books to grasp the concepts then they can move on to other reference books.


FAQs

Ques. 1 Will solving all the problems in NCERT help me in scoring good marks in competitive exams such as JEE Mains and other entrance exams? (2 Marks)

Ans. NCERTs are very good to start with because they are very easy to understand. But students should refer to reference books, previous year questions and they should solve the questions from different books.

Ques. 2 Is Class 11 tough as compared to class 10? (2 Marks)

Ans. No, If students have a very good foundation in lower classes, the subject will be very easy. CBSE has designed the curriculum based on NCERT guidelines. NCERT Textbooks are very good in presenting concepts and applications based on these concepts. 

Ques. 3 What are the books that students can read for their better performance in Class 11 Math exams? (2 Marks)

Ans. CBSE 11th Math Prescribed Books

  • Mathematics Textbook for Class XI, (NCERT Publications)
  • Mathematics Exemplar Problem for Class XI, ( by NCERT)

Reference Books for NCERT 11th Class Math

  • Mathematics for Class 11 ( RD Sharma)
  • Mathematics: for Class 11 ( RS Agarwal)

Ques. 4 Is the syllabus of CBSE and the syllabus devised by NCERT same? (1 Mark)

Ans. The syllabus of CBSE is derived from the syllabus devised by NCERT only. So most of the units/chapters are the same in both the syllabi.

Ques. 5 Is it necessary to refer to NCERT Solutions of class 11? (2 Marks)

Ans. Students need to try solving the questions by themselves, unless they have tried all the possible methods and processes, still the question remains unsolved, then only they are supposed to have a look at the solutions for that particular question.