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ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 11 syllabus

The ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 11 syllabus for 2026-27, subject by subject: 67 topics to work through. On SkillStar, Class 11 children also get sample papers to download.

Class
Class 11 (Grade 11)
Syllabus years
2026-27
Topics
67
Downloads
20

ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 11 syllabus 2026-27

English

  • Composition: Essays on a range of subjects: argumentative, descriptive, narrative and reflective.
  • Directed writing: Letters, proposals, reports, articles and speeches for a given purpose and audience.
  • Comprehension: Unseen passages, vocabulary and summary.
  • Grammar: Usage, transformation of sentences, prepositions and phrasal verbs.
  • Literature: Prescribed drama, prose and poetry (see the ISC list of prescribed textbooks).

Mathematics

  • Sets and functions: Sets, relations and functions, trigonometric functions.
  • Complex numbers and quadratic equations: Algebra of complex numbers, Argand plane, solving quadratic equations.
  • Linear inequalities: Solving and graphing linear inequalities.
  • Permutations and combinations: Fundamental principle of counting, permutations and combinations.
  • Binomial theorem: Expansion, general and middle terms.
  • Sequences and series: Arithmetic and geometric progressions, special series.
  • Coordinate geometry: Straight lines, circles and conic sections.
  • Limits and derivatives: Limits of functions and derivatives from first principles.
  • Statistics and probability: Measures of dispersion and probability.
  • Introduction to three-dimensional geometry: Coordinate axes and planes in 3-D, distance and section formulae.

Physics

  • Physical world and measurement: Units, dimensions and errors in measurement.
  • Kinematics: Motion in a straight line and in a plane; vectors and projectile motion.
  • Laws of motion: Newton's laws, friction and circular motion.
  • Work, energy and power: Work-energy theorem, conservative forces and collisions.
  • Motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies: Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum and moment of inertia.
  • Gravitation: Universal law of gravitation, gravitational potential and satellites.
  • Properties of bulk matter: Elasticity, fluid mechanics, surface tension and viscosity.
  • Heat and thermodynamics: Thermal properties of matter and laws of thermodynamics.
  • Kinetic theory of gases: Behaviour of ideal gases and kinetic theory.
  • Oscillations and waves: Simple harmonic motion and wave motion.

Chemistry

  • Some basic concepts of chemistry: Mole concept, stoichiometry and chemical calculations.
  • Structure of the atom: Atomic models, quantum numbers and electronic configuration.
  • Classification of elements and periodicity: Modern periodic table and periodic trends.
  • Chemical bonding and molecular structure: Ionic and covalent bonds, VSEPR, hybridisation and molecular orbital theory.
  • States of matter: gases and liquids: Gas laws, ideal gas equation and properties of liquids.
  • Chemical thermodynamics: Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy and laws of thermodynamics.
  • Equilibrium: Chemical and ionic equilibrium, pH and buffer solutions.
  • Redox reactions: Oxidation numbers and balancing redox equations.
  • s-block and p-block elements: Group 1, 2, 13 and 14 elements and their compounds.
  • Organic chemistry: basic principles: Nomenclature, isomerism and reaction mechanisms.
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and aromatic hydrocarbons.
  • Environmental chemistry: Pollution and green chemistry.

Biology

  • Diversity of living organisms: Classification, plant and animal kingdoms.
  • Structural organisation in plants and animals: Morphology and anatomy of flowering plants; animal tissues.
  • Cell: structure and function: Cell organelles, biomolecules and cell division.
  • Plant physiology: Transport, mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, respiration and plant growth.
  • Human physiology: Digestion, breathing, circulation, excretion, locomotion, neural and chemical coordination.

Computer Science

  • Number systems and encodings: Binary, octal, hexadecimal; character encodings.
  • Propositional logic: Propositions, logical operators and truth tables.
  • Computer hardware: Elementary logic gates and the structure of a computer.
  • Objects and classes in Java: OOP concepts, classes, objects and primitive values.
  • Statements, scope and methods: Control statements, variable scope and methods.
  • Arrays and strings: Array and string operations.
  • Recursion: Recursive methods and their tracing.
  • Implementation of algorithms: Writing and testing programs for problems.
  • Social context of computing and ethics: Intellectual property, privacy and ethical issues.

Accountancy

  • Introduction to accounting: Meaning, objectives, accounting concepts and conventions.
  • Recording of transactions: Accounting equation, journal, ledger and subsidiary books including cash book.
  • Bank reconciliation statement: Preparing a bank reconciliation statement.
  • Trial balance and rectification of errors: Preparing a trial balance and correcting errors.
  • Depreciation, provisions and reserves: Methods of depreciation; provisions and reserves.
  • Financial statements of sole proprietorship: Trading and profit and loss account and balance sheet with adjustments.

Commerce

  • Business and commerce: Meaning of business, trade and aids to trade.
  • Forms of business organisation: Sole proprietorship, partnership, joint Hindu family business, cooperatives and companies.
  • Banking and insurance: Functions of banks, e-banking and principles of insurance.
  • Trade: Internal and international trade.

Economics

  • Indian economy: development experience: Indian economy on the eve of independence and planning.
  • Economic reforms since 1991: Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation.
  • Current challenges facing the Indian economy: Poverty, unemployment, human capital, infrastructure and sustainable development.
  • Statistics: collection and presentation of data: Sources of data, tabulation and diagrams.
  • Measures of central tendency and dispersion: Mean, median, mode, range, quartile and standard deviation.
  • Correlation and index numbers: Correlation methods and construction of index numbers.

About the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) exam

About the ISC

The Indian School Certificate (ISC) is CISCE's Class XII board examination; Classes XI and XII form a two-year course. English is compulsory, and students choose three to five elective subjects (for example Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Business Studies, History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics). Each subject has a theory paper plus practical or project work. Class XI is examined by the school. This table follows the ISC Regulations and Syllabuses published for the 2027 examination, which cover Class XI and XII.

When it happens

The 2027 ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) timetable could not be verified on the official site during this check. School assessments for the other classes follow the school's timetable. Ask the school for the current circular and use CISCE's final subject-wise timetable and admit card once issued. Status checked 1 November 2026.

Registration and exam-day information

Regular school candidates should confirm registration, subject entries, internal/practical assessments, exam fees, hall tickets and reporting instructions with their school. Exact dates and rules depend on the class and the current board notification.

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ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 11: questions parents ask

What is in the ICSE / ISC (CISCE) Class 11 syllabus for 2026-27?
67 topics in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Accountancy, Commerce and Economics, laid out subject by subject on this page. On SkillStar your child can tick off each topic as they learn it.
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