CBSE Class 11 Yoga Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
CBSE Class 11 – Yoga
(Based on NCERT | Latest CBSE Curriculum 2025–26)
🧘 CLASS 11 – YOGA
Board: CBSE
Subject: Yoga
Academic Year: 2025–26
📝 QUESTION PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME (CBSE)
Theory Examination: 30 Marks
Time: 1½ Hours
Practical Examination / Internal Assessment: 70 Marks
Assessment Structure
- Theory (30 marks)
- Section A: MCQs / Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- Section B: Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks)
- Section C: Long Answer / Descriptive Questions (4–5 marks)
- Practical (70 marks)
- Performance of Asanas & Yogic practices
- Practical file / Record
- Viva Voce
Total Marks: 100 (30 Theory + 70 Practical)
Map-based questions: Not applicable
📚 SYLLABUS – UNIT-WISE (AS PER NCERT & CBSE 2025–26)
NCERT Book: Yoga – Class XI
| Unit | Chapter / Topic | Learning Outcomes / Chapter Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | Introduction to Yoga | Understand the concept, origin, aims and importance of Yoga for holistic health and well-being. |
| Unit II | Yogic Practices for Health | Learn basic yogic practices and their role in physical, mental and emotional health. |
| Unit III | Asanas | Study and practise standing, sitting, prone and supine asanas; understand benefits and precautions. |
| Unit IV | Pranayama | Learn breathing techniques, their procedure, benefits and contraindications. |
| Unit V | Meditation and Relaxation | Understand techniques of meditation, concentration and relaxation for stress management. |
| Unit VI | Yogic Kriyas | Learn cleansing techniques (Shatkarma) and their importance in maintaining internal health. |
| Unit VII | Yoga and Lifestyle | Understand the role of Yoga in healthy lifestyle, diet, discipline and prevention of lifestyle diseases. |
| Unit VIII | Yoga for Stress Management | Learn yogic techniques for managing stress, anxiety and improving mental health. |
PRACTICAL WORK (CLASS XI)
| Area | Practical Activities | Skills / Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Asanas | Standing, Sitting, Prone, Supine postures | Flexibility, balance and strength |
| Pranayama | Breathing techniques | Lung capacity, calmness and focus |
| Meditation | Concentration & relaxation practices | Mental clarity and emotional stability |
| Kriyas | Selected cleansing practices | Awareness of body purification |
| Practical File | Record of practice | Consistency and reflective learning |
📌 PEDAGOGY & ASSESSMENT NOTES
- Strong focus on practical performance and discipline
- Encourages physical fitness, mental calmness and healthy habits
- Regular practice is essential for scoring well
- Practical file maintenance is mandatory
🔍 RELATED KEYPHRASES
- CBSE Class 11 Yoga Syllabus 2025-26
- NCERT Yoga Class 11 Curriculum
- Class 11 Yoga Practical Syllabus CBSE
- CBSE Yoga Exam Pattern XI
- Yoga Asanas and Pranayama Class 11
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q1. Is Yoga a practical subject in CBSE Class 11?
Yes, Yoga is mainly practical, with 70 marks allotted to practical work.
Q2. How many marks are allotted for theory in Yoga?
The theory examination carries 30 marks.
Q3. Is maintaining a Yoga practical file compulsory?
Yes, practical record/file submission is mandatory.
Q4. Are written exams difficult in Yoga?
No, theory focuses on basic concepts, benefits and procedures, making it manageable.
Q5. Is Yoga a scoring subject in Class 11?
Yes, with regular practice and proper performance, Yoga is considered a highly scoring subject.
