CBSE Class 11 Economics Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
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CBSE CLASS 11 – ECONOMICS (NCERT) | SYLLABUS 2025–26
Class: XI
Subject: Economics
Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
📊 Question Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme (CBSE 2025–26)
Annual Examination (Theory): 80 Marks
Internal Assessment: 20 Marks
Total: 100 Marks
Question Paper Structure (Theory – 80 Marks)
- Section A: Very Short Answer (VSA) / MCQs
1 mark each – basic concepts, definitions, and objective questions - Section B: Short Answer–I (SA-I)
3 marks each – conceptual understanding and brief explanations - Section C: Short Answer–II (SA-II)
4 marks each – analytical and application-based questions - Section D: Long Answer (LA)
6 marks each – detailed explanations, diagrams, and numericals (where applicable)
Internal Assessment (20 Marks)
- Periodic Tests – 10 marks
- Project Work / Case Study / Data-based Activities – 5 marks
- Portfolio / Class Participation – 5 marks
Note: Internal assessment emphasizes analytical skills, use of data, real-life applications, and economic reasoning.
📘 CBSE Class 11 Economics Syllabus (NCERT) – 2025–26
A. Statistics for Economics
| Unit | Chapter Title | Brief Chapter Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| I | Introduction | Meaning, scope, and importance of statistics in economics and everyday life. |
| II | Collection of Data | Sources of data, primary and secondary data, methods of data collection. |
| III | Organisation of Data | Classification and tabulation of data for meaningful analysis. |
| IV | Presentation of Data | Bar diagrams, pie charts, line graphs, histograms, and frequency polygons. |
| V | Measures of Central Tendency | Mean, median, and mode; calculation and interpretation. |
| VI | Measures of Dispersion | Range, mean deviation, variance, and standard deviation. |
| VII | Correlation | Meaning, scatter diagrams, and interpretation of correlation. |
B. Indian Economic Development
| Unit | Chapter Title | Brief Chapter Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| VIII | Indian Economy on the Eve of Independence | State of Indian economy during British rule and its structural features. |
| IX | Indian Economy (1950–1990) | Planning, economic policies, and development strategies after independence. |
| X | Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation | Economic reforms of 1991 and their impact on the Indian economy. |
| XI | Poverty | Causes, trends, and anti-poverty measures in India. |
| XII | Human Capital Formation in India | Role of education, health, and skill development in economic growth. |
| XIII | Rural Development | Rural economy, agricultural reforms, and development initiatives. |
| XIV | Employment: Growth, Informalisation and Other Issues | Employment patterns, unemployment, and labour market challenges. |
| XV | Infrastructure | Importance of energy, transport, communication, and health infrastructure. |
| XVI | Environment and Sustainable Development | Environmental issues, sustainable development, and global concerns. |
| XVII | Comparative Development Experiences of India and its Neighbours | Comparison of development paths of India, China, and Pakistan. |
✅ Key Highlights
- Fully aligned with NCERT textbooks and CBSE academic session 2025–26
- Balanced coverage of Statistics for Economics and Indian Economic Development
- Strong focus on data interpretation, analytical thinking, and real-life economic issues
- Builds a foundation for Class 12 Economics, CUET, and other competitive examinations
🔍 Related Keyphrases
- CBSE Class 11 Economics Syllabus 2025–26
- NCERT Class 11 Economics Curriculum
- Class 11 Economics Exam Pattern CBSE
- CBSE Indian Economic Development Syllabus
- Class 11 Statistics for Economics NCERT
