CBSE Class 11 Biology – Chapter-Wise Academic Framework (NCERT Aligned)
CBSE Class 11 Biology – Chapter-Wise Academic Framework (NCERT Aligned)
Prescribed by: Central Board of Secondary Education
Textbook Source: National Council of Educational Research and Training
Unit I: Diversity in Living World
Chapter 1: The Living World
Framework Coverage:
- Characteristics of living organisms
- Diversity and classification
- Nomenclature (Binomial system)
- Taxonomic categories
- Taxonomical aids (Herbarium, Museum, Botanical Gardens, Zoological Parks)
Assessment Focus: Definitions, classification logic, short explanations
Chapter 2: Biological Classification
Framework Coverage:
- Five Kingdom Classification
- Monera, Protista, Fungi
- Plantae and Animalia
- Viruses, Viroids, Lichens
Assessment Focus: Comparative questions, classification tables
Chapter 3: Plant Kingdom
Framework Coverage:
- Algae
- Bryophytes
- Pteridophytes
- Gymnosperms
- Angiosperms
- Life cycle patterns
Assessment Focus: Diagrams, differences, evolutionary trends
Chapter 4: Animal Kingdom
Framework Coverage:
- Basis of classification
- Non-Chordates
- Chordates
- Major animal phyla characteristics
Assessment Focus: Examples, classification keys, diagrams
Unit II: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Chapter 5: Morphology of Flowering Plants
Framework Coverage:
- Root, Stem, Leaf
- Inflorescence
- Flower
- Fruit
- Seed
- Floral formula and diagrams
Assessment Focus: Diagrams, terminology, identification
Chapter 6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Framework Coverage:
- Tissues
- Internal structure of root, stem, leaf
- Secondary growth
Assessment Focus: Labelled diagrams, tissue comparison
Chapter 7: Structural Organisation in Animals
Framework Coverage:
- Animal tissues
- Earthworm
- Cockroach
- Frog
Assessment Focus: Structure-function relationships
Unit III: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter 8: Cell – The Unit of Life
Framework Coverage:
- Cell theory
- Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic cells
- Cell organelles
- Cell membrane and cell wall
Assessment Focus: Diagrams, comparisons, definitions
Chapter 9: Biomolecules
Framework Coverage:
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic acids
- Enzymes
- Metabolism
Assessment Focus: Conceptual clarity, chemical structures
Chapter 10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Framework Coverage:
- Cell cycle phases
- Mitosis
- Meiosis
- Significance of cell division
Assessment Focus: Flowcharts, stage comparison
Unit IV: Plant Physiology
Chapter 11: Transport in Plants
Framework Coverage:
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Transpiration
- Water and mineral transport
Chapter 12: Mineral Nutrition
Framework Coverage:
- Essential elements
- Deficiency symptoms
- Nitrogen cycle
- Biological nitrogen fixation
Chapter 13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Framework Coverage:
- Light reaction
- Dark reaction
- C3 and C4 pathways
- Factors affecting photosynthesis
Chapter 14: Respiration in Plants
Framework Coverage:
- Glycolysis
- Krebs cycle
- Electron transport system
- Fermentation
Chapter 15: Plant Growth and Development
Framework Coverage:
- Growth
- Differentiation
- Plant hormones
- Photoperiodism
- Vernalisation
Unit V: Human Physiology
Chapter 16: Digestion and Absorption
Framework Coverage:
- Human digestive system
- Digestive enzymes
- Absorption process
Chapter 17: Breathing and Exchange of Gases
Framework Coverage:
- Respiratory organs
- Mechanism of breathing
- Transport of gases
Chapter 18: Body Fluids and Circulation
Framework Coverage:
- Blood
- Heart
- Blood vessels
- Cardiac cycle
- Blood groups
Chapter 19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination
Framework Coverage:
- Excretory system
- Urine formation
- Regulation of kidney function
Chapter 20: Locomotion and Movement
Framework Coverage:
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
- Muscle contraction
Chapter 21: Neural Control and Coordination
Framework Coverage:
- Nervous system
- Neuron
- Brain
- Reflex action
Chapter 22: Chemical Coordination and Integration
Framework Coverage:
- Endocrine glands
- Hormones
- Hormonal disorders
How This Framework Can Be Used
- ✅ Chapter-wise notes creation
- ✅ MCQs & assertion-reason questions
- ✅ Case-based and competency-based questions
- ✅ Board-exam answer writing practice
- ✅ Digital courses educational websites
