CBSE Class 11 Psychology Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
CBSE Class 11 – Psychology
(Based on NCERT | Latest CBSE Curriculum 2025–26)
🧠 CLASS 11 – PSYCHOLOGY
Board: CBSE
Subject: Psychology
Academic Year: 2025–26
📝 QUESTION PATTERN & MARKING SCHEME (CBSE)
Theory Examination: 70 Marks
Time: 3 Hours
Question Paper Structure
- Section A: MCQs / Very Short Answer (1 mark each)
- Section B: Short Answer Questions (2–3 marks)
- Section C: Long Answer Questions (4–6 marks)
- Case-based / Application-based questions included
- Map-based questions: Not applicable in Psychology
Internal Assessment / Project Work: 30 Marks
- Practical record / Project file
- Viva Voce
- Total Marks: 100 (70 Theory + 30 Internal Assessment)
📚 SYLLABUS – UNIT-WISE (AS PER NCERT & CBSE 2025–26)
Book: Psychology (NCERT – Class XI)
| Unit | Chapter Title | Learning Outcomes / Chapter Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Unit I | What is Psychology? | Introduction to psychology as a discipline; understanding goals, branches and methods of psychology. |
| Unit II | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology | Learn about psychological research methods, observation, experimentation, surveys and ethical issues. |
| Unit III | Human Development | Understanding stages of human development across the lifespan and factors influencing development. |
| Unit IV | Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes | Study how humans receive sensory information, focus attention and interpret perceptions. |
| Unit V | Learning | Understanding different forms of learning including classical conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning. |
| Unit VI | Human Memory | Learn about memory processes, types of memory, forgetting and strategies to improve memory. |
| Unit VII | Thinking | Study concepts, problem solving, decision making and creative thinking. |
| Unit VIII | Motivation and Emotion | Understanding motivation, needs, emotions and their role in behaviour and well-being. |
📌 PEDAGOGY & ASSESSMENT NOTES
- Focus on conceptual clarity, application of concepts and real-life examples
- Practical work helps develop research skills and psychological understanding
- Emphasis on case studies, experiments and ethical awareness
🔍 RELATED KEYPHRASES
- CBSE Class 11 Psychology Syllabus 2025-26
- NCERT Psychology Class 11 Curriculum
- Class 11 Psychology Exam Pattern CBSE
- CBSE Psychology Practical Syllabus Class 11
- Psychology NCERT Book Class XI
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Q1. How many chapters are there in CBSE Class 11 Psychology?
There are 8 chapters prescribed in the NCERT Psychology textbook for Class 11.
Q2. Is practical work compulsory in Class 11 Psychology?
Yes, practical work is compulsory and carries 30 marks.
Q3. Are case-based questions asked in the Psychology exam?
Yes, case-based and application-based questions are included as per CBSE guidelines.
Q4. Is Psychology a scoring subject in Class 11?
Yes, with clear concepts, examples and practice of answers, Psychology is considered a scoring subject.
Q5. Is map work included in Psychology?
No, map-based questions are not part of the Psychology syllabus.
