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Updated on 26 Aug 2026, 12:46 IST
NCERT Books for Class 11 are where everything narrows down. Students pick a stream — Science, Commerce, or Arts — and whatever NCERT prescribes becomes the actual foundation for boards, JEE, NEET, or CUET. Class 11 hasn't changed for the 2026-27 session: the NEP-aligned rewrite doesn't reach this grade until 2027-28, so Hornbill, Physics Part I, and the rest of the current set remain the correct books to use. This page covers the full syllabus by stream, with free chapter-wise PDFs in English and Hindi.
| Stream | Subject | Book(s) | Medium | Download |
| Core | English | Hornbill, Snapshots, Woven Words | English | PDF Link |
| Core | Hindi | Aroh, Vitan, Antra, Antral | Hindi | PDF Link |
| Science | Physics | Physics Part I & II | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Science | Chemistry | Chemistry Part I & II | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Science | Biology | Biology (Class 11) | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Science | Mathematics | Mathematics (Class 11) | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Commerce | Business Studies | Business Studies (Class 11) | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Commerce | Accountancy | Financial Accounting I & II | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Commerce | Economics | Statistics for Economics, Indian Economic Development | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Arts | History | Themes in World History | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Arts | Geography | Fundamentals of Physical Geography, India Physical Environment | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Arts | Political Science | Indian Constitution at Work, Political Theory | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Arts | Sociology | Introducing Sociology, Understanding Society | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Arts | Psychology | Introduction to Psychology | English/Hindi | PDF Link |
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | The Portrait of a Lady |
| 2 | We're Not Afraid to Die… If We Can All Be Together |
| 3 | Discovering Tut: the Saga Continues |
| 4 | The Ailing Planet |
| 5 | The Browning Version |
| 6 | The Adventure |
| 7 | Silk Road |
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | A Photograph |
| 2 | The Laburnum Top |
| 3 | The Voice of the Rain |
| 4 | Childhood |
| 5 | Father to Son |
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse |
| 2 | The Address |
| 3 | Ranga's Marriage |
| 4 | Albert Einstein at School |
| 5 | Mother's Day |
| 6 | The Ghat of the Only World |
| 7 | Birth |
| 8 | The Tale of Melon City |
| Course Track | Main Book | Supplementary Reader |
| Core | Aroh | Vitan |
| Elective | Antra | Antral |
The Class 11 Maths textbook covers sets, functions, trigonometry, algebra, an introduction to calculus, coordinate geometry, statistics, and probability, all built around solved examples and exercises. It has 14 chapters. NCERT Book for Class 11 Maths Chapters PDFs
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | Sets |
| 2 | Relations and Functions |
| 3 | Trigonometric Functions |
| 4 | Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations |
| 5 | Linear Inequalities |
| 6 | Permutations and Combinations |
| 7 | Binomial Theorem |
| 8 | Sequences and Series |
| 9 | Straight Lines |
| 10 | Conic Sections |
| 11 | Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry |
| 12 | Limits and Derivatives |
| 13 | Statistics |
| 14 | Probability |
Master the worked examples, solve every exercise, and use the NCERT Exemplar for tougher problems once the basics are solid.
Class 11 Physics is split across two parts, covering mechanics, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves, with derivations and solved examples throughout. NCERT Book for Class 11 Physics Chapters PDFs
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | Units and Measurements |
| 2 | Motion in a Straight Line |
| 3 | Motion in a Plane |
| 4 | Laws of Motion |
| 5 | Work, Energy and Power |
| 6 | System of Particles and Rotational Motion |
| 7 | Gravitation |
| 8 | Mechanical Properties of Solids |
| 9 | Mechanical Properties of Fluids |
| 10 | Thermal Properties of Matter |
| 11 | Thermodynamics |
| 12 | Kinetic Theory |
| 13 | Oscillations |
| 14 | Waves |
The best approach: understand the theory, derive the formulas yourself rather than memorising them, then work through NCERT and NCERT Exemplar questions.
Class 11 Chemistry is also split across two parts, introducing physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry fundamentals through concepts, reaction mechanisms, and solved examples. NCERT Book for Class 11 Chemistry Chapters PDFs
| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
| 2 | Structure of Atom |
| 3 | Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
| 4 | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
| 5 | Thermodynamics |
| 6 | Equilibrium |
| 7 | Redox Reactions |
| 8 | Organic Chemistry — Some Basic Principles and Techniques |
| 9 | Hydrocarbons |
Pair the theory with NCERT exercises, the NCERT Exemplar, and plenty of reaction practice.
Class 11 Biology leans heavily on diagrams and structural detail, covering diversity, structural organisation, cell biology, and plant and animal physiology. NCERT Book for Class 11 Biology Chapters PDFs

| Chapter | Title |
| 1 | The Living World |
| 2 | Biological Classification |
| 3 | Plant Kingdom |
| 4 | Animal Kingdom |
| 5 | Morphology of Flowering Plants |
| 6 | Anatomy of Flowering Plants |
| 7 | Structural Organisation in Animals |
| 8 | Cell: The Unit of Life |
| 9 | Biomolecules |
| 10 | Cell Cycle and Cell Division |
| 11 | Photosynthesis in Higher Plants |
| 12 | Respiration in Plants |
| 13 | Plant Growth and Development |
| 14 | Breathing and Exchange of Gases |
| 15 | Body Fluids and Circulation |
| 16 | Excretory Products and their Elimination |
| 17 | Locomotion and Movement |
| 18 | Neural Control and Coordination |
| 19 | Chemical Coordination and Integration |
For NEET preparation especially, reading the NCERT lines closely not just the diagrams pays off, alongside the NCERT Exemplar.
Commerce stream students work through Business Studies, Financial Accounting Part I & II, Statistics for Economics, and Indian Economic Development, combining concept, case studies, and numerical practice.

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE
Business Studies
Nature and Purpose of Business; Forms of Business Organisation; Private, Public and Global Enterprises; Business Services; Emerging Modes of Business; Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics; Formation of a Company; Sources of Business Finance; Small Business; Internal Trade; International Business
Financial Accounting I
Introduction to Accounting; Theory Base of Accounting; Recording of Transactions I & II; Bank Reconciliation Statement; Trial Balance and Rectification of Errors; Depreciation, Provisions and Reserves; Bills of Exchange

Financial Accounting II
Financial Statements I & II; Accounts from Incomplete Records; Applications of Computers in Accounting; Computerised Accounting System
Statistics for Economics
Introduction; Collection of Data; Organisation of Data; Presentation of Data; Measures of Central Tendency; Measures of Dispersion; Correlation; Index Numbers
Indian Economic Development
Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence; Indian Economy 1950–1990; Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation: An Appraisal; Poverty; Human Capital Formation in India; Rural Development; Employment: Growth, Informalisation and Related Issues; Infrastructure; Environment and Sustainable Development; Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours
Arts stream students choose from History (Themes in World History), Geography (Fundamentals of Physical Geography and India Physical Environment), Political Science (Indian Constitution at Work and Political Theory), Sociology (Introducing Sociology and Understanding Society), and Psychology (Introduction to Psychology). (Chapter-wise PDFs for each of these books are available for download.) This stream rewards a slightly different study habit read for the argument first, then go back and make your own notes, since essay-style board questions test how well you can build a case, not just recall facts.
NCERT is CBSE’s official prescribed textbook, and also the base syllabus for JEE, NEET, and CUET.
| Parameter | NCERT | Reference Publishers |
| CBSE Alignment | Official | Supplementary |
| JEE / NEET Base | Direct source | Practice-focused |
| Language | Simple, exam-friendly | Varies |
| Cost | Free PDF / Low | Higher |
| Depth of Practice | Standard | Extensive |
| Recommendation | Mandatory | Optional |
Books like HC Verma, MTG, Trueman’s, RD Sharma, and TS Grewal are useful once NCERT is genuinely solid they add depth and practice volume, but they’re not a substitute for knowing the NCERT text cold.
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Hornbill and Snapshots (English), Aroh/Vitan or Antra/Antral (Hindi) apply to every stream. Science adds Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths; Commerce adds Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics; Arts draws from History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology.
Science: Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology. Commerce: Business Studies, Accountancy, Economics. Arts: History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology.
Chapter-wise PDFs for every subject and stream are on this page.
Physics and Maths for JEE; Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for NEET.
No change from 2025-26 new NEP-aligned books arrive from 2027-28.
Yes, every subject in every stream comes in Hindi medium too.
Physics 14, Chemistry 9, Maths 14, Biology 19.
For boards, more than enough. For JEE and NEET, it's the essential base most add practice books once NCERT feels solid, not before.
Yes, across all three streams, in English and Hindi.
Read each chapter to understand it, not skim it. Work every solved example by hand. Keep a running formula sheet, and add reference books only once the chapter genuinely makes sense.
NCERT is the official source exams draw questions from. Reference books deepen practice once that foundation is solid.
Hornbill is the main textbook, prose and poetry in depth. Snapshots is shorter a supplementary reader alongside it.