NCERT Books for Class 11
For every CBSE Class 11 student, the NCERT textbook is not just a book — it is the official, authoritative source that your school exams, and eventually the 2027 CBSE Board Exams, are based on. Understanding which NCERT books to use, how to study from them, and how they align with the CBSE syllabus is the starting point of every successful preparation.
What Are NCERT Books?
NCERT (National Council of Educational Research and Training) is an autonomous organization under the Government of India that develops and publishes textbooks used across CBSE-affiliated schools. All Class 11 and Class 12 CBSE syllabus topics are directly sourced from NCERT textbooks.
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Feature |
Details |
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Publisher |
NCERT, New Delhi |
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Prescribed By |
CBSE and most state boards |
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Availability |
Free PDF download from ncert.nic.in |
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Physical Copies |
Available via NCERT website, school bookstores |
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Primary Use |
CBSE school and Board Exam preparation |
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Revision Cycle |
Updated periodically as per NCF guidelines |
Complete List of NCERT Books for Class 11 (All Subjects)
Science Stream
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Subject |
Book Title |
Volumes |
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Physics |
NCERT Physics Part I |
1 |
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Physics |
NCERT Physics Part II |
1 |
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Chemistry |
NCERT Chemistry Part I |
1 |
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Chemistry |
NCERT Chemistry Part II |
1 |
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Mathematics |
NCERT Mathematics |
1 |
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Biology |
NCERT Biology |
1 |
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Computer Science |
NCERT Computer Science with Python |
1 |
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Informatics Practices |
NCERT Informatics Practices |
1 |
Commerce Stream
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Subject |
Book Title |
Volumes |
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Accountancy |
Financial Accounting – I (NCERT) |
1 |
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Accountancy |
Financial Accounting – II (NCERT) |
1 |
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Business Studies |
NCERT Business Studies |
1 |
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Economics |
Statistics for Economics (NCERT) |
1 |
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Economics |
Introductory Microeconomics (NCERT) |
1 |
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Mathematics |
NCERT Mathematics |
1 |
Humanities / Arts Stream
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Subject |
Book Title |
Volumes |
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History |
NCERT Themes in World History |
1 |
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Political Science |
NCERT Political Theory |
1 |
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Geography |
NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography |
1 |
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Geography |
NCERT India – Physical Environment |
1 |
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Economics |
NCERT Statistics for Economics |
1 |
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Economics |
NCERT Introductory Microeconomics |
1 |
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Sociology |
NCERT Introducing Sociology |
1 |
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Sociology |
NCERT Understanding Society |
1 |
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Psychology |
NCERT Psychology |
1 |
Languages (All Streams)
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Subject |
Book Title |
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English Core |
Hornbill (Main Reader) |
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English Core |
Snapshots (Supplementary Reader) |
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English Elective |
Woven Words |
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Hindi Core |
Aroh (Part 1) |
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Hindi Core |
Vitan (Supplementary) |
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Hindi Elective |
Antara, Antra |
Chapter-Wise Overview of Key NCERT Books
NCERT Physics Class 11 – Chapter List
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Part |
Chapter No. |
Chapter Title |
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Part I |
1 |
Physical World |
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2 |
Units and Measurements |
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3 |
Motion in a Straight Line |
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4 |
Motion in a Plane |
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5 |
Laws of Motion |
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6 |
Work, Energy and Power |
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7 |
Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion |
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8 |
Gravitation |
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Part II |
9 |
Mechanical Properties of Solids |
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10 |
Mechanical Properties of Fluids |
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11 |
Thermal Properties of Matter |
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12 |
Thermodynamics |
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13 |
Kinetic Theory |
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14 |
Oscillations |
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15 |
Waves |
NCERT Chemistry Class 11 – Chapter List
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Part |
Chapter No. |
Chapter Title |
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Part I |
1 |
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry |
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2 |
Structure of Atom |
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3 |
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
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4 |
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
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5 |
Thermodynamics |
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6 |
Equilibrium |
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Part II |
7 |
Redox Reactions |
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8 |
Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques |
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9 |
Hydrocarbons |
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10 |
Environmental Chemistry |
NCERT Mathematics Class 11 – Chapter List
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Chapter No. |
Chapter Title |
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1 |
Sets |
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2 |
Relations and Functions |
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3 |
Trigonometric Functions |
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4 |
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations |
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5 |
Linear Inequalities |
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6 |
Permutations and Combinations |
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7 |
Binomial Theorem |
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8 |
Sequences and Series |
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9 |
Straight Lines |
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10 |
Conic Sections |
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11 |
Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry |
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12 |
Limits and Derivatives |
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13 |
Statistics |
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14 |
Probability |
NCERT Biology Class 11 – Chapter List
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Unit |
Chapter No. |
Chapter Title |
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Diversity of Living Organisms |
1–4 |
Living World, Classification, Kingdom Plantae, Kingdom Animalia |
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Structural Organisation |
5–7 |
Morphology, Anatomy in Plants & Animals |
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Cell Structure |
8–10 |
Cell, Biomolecules, Cell Cycle |
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Plant Physiology |
11–15 |
Transport, Mineral Nutrition, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Growth |
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Human Physiology |
16–22 |
Digestion, Breathing, Body Fluids, Excretion, Locomotion, Neural, Chemical Coordination |
How to Study from NCERT Books Effectively
Reading NCERT books the right way is different from reading a novel. Here is a chapter-wise strategy:
Step 1: Read the Introduction Every NCERT chapter begins with an introductory paragraph that summarizes what the chapter covers. This gives you a mental framework before diving in.
Step 2: Read the Full Chapter Once Without Stopping Do not look up every unfamiliar term in the first read. Get the overall picture first.
Step 3: Re-read with Note-Making On the second read, underline key terms, definitions, formulas, and examples. Write brief notes alongside.
Step 4: Solve NCERT In-Text Questions These appear in the middle of chapters (shown as boxes). They are often directly asked in exams. Do not skip them.
Step 5: Solve NCERT Exercises at the End of the Chapter All questions from NCERT exercises are important. In Science subjects, these include both conceptual and numerical problems. Solve every one.
Step 6: Solve NCERT Exemplar (Optional but Recommended) NCERT also publishes Exemplar books with higher-order questions beyond the main textbook. These are excellent for advanced preparation.
NCERT Books vs. Reference Books – What to Prioritize
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Aspect |
NCERT Books |
Reference / Practice Books |
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Source of Exam Questions |
Primary source for CBSE |
Supplementary practice |
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Conceptual Clarity |
Foundational and definitive |
Often adds more examples |
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Question Variety |
Limited (exercises only) |
Extensive chapter-wise questions |
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Board Exam Alignment |
100% aligned |
Varies by publisher |
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When to Use |
First, always |
After NCERT is done |
NCERT should always be your starting point and your anchor. Once your NCERT concepts are clear, using a well-designed practice resource becomes highly effective. Oswaal Books' NCERT Solutions and Question Banks for Class 11 are designed to work alongside NCERT — providing detailed solutions to NCERT exercises and additional CBSE-pattern questions that extend your practice beyond the textbook.
How to Download NCERT Books for Free
NCERT provides all its textbooks for free in PDF format:
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Action |
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Visit the official NCERT website: ncert.nic.in |
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Click on "PDF (I-XII)" under the Textbooks tab |
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Select Class: XI |
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Select Subject |
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Select Book Title and Download |
All PDFs are free and official. There is no need to purchase PDFs from third-party sources.
The NCERT textbook is your most reliable, most authoritative, and most exam-aligned resource throughout Class 11. Build everything else — your notes, practice, and revision — on the foundation of NCERT, and you will be in the strongest possible position for your 2027 CBSE Board Exams.
Other Recommended Books | Study Materials
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CBSE Class 11 Books | For 2027 Exams |
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CBSE Sample Question Papers Class 11 | For 2027 Exams |
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CBSE Question Banks Class 11 | For 2027 Exams |
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CBSE Class 11 Syllabus | For 2027 Exams |
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NCERT Exemplar Class 11 | For 2027 Exams |
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NCERT Books Class 11 | For 2027 Exams |
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Free CBSE Class 11 Specimen Sample Books for Teachers |
Frequently Asked Questions
NCERT is sufficient for most theory portions. However, for subjects like Maths and Physics, additional numerical practice beyond NCERT exercises is highly recommended for exam readiness.
NCERT updates textbooks periodically — not every year. However, it is important to check the edition you are using matches the current CBSE syllabus. For 2026-27, refer to the NCERT website for the latest editions.
Yes, especially for Biology, Chemistry, History, and Economics where exam questions are framed directly from NCERT paragraphs. In Mathematics, focus more on exercises than theory prose.
They are not mandatory but highly useful, especially for Science subjects. Exemplar questions represent the HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) category and prepare you for challenging exam questions.
Yes. NCERT Class 11 and 12 textbooks form the conceptual foundation for JEE (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) and NEET (Physics, Chemistry, Biology). Thorough mastery of NCERT is the essential first step for any competitive exam preparation.
