CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2025 with Marking Scheme and Topic-wise Weightage

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Paper Pattern 2025: Class 11 students get here the exam pattern, marking scheme as well as topic-wise marks distribution for CBSE Class 11 Chemistry 2025 Examination.

Nov 11, 2024, 10:41 IST

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for 2025 Exam.

CBSE Class 11 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2025: As the 2025 examination is approaching fast, it is time that students devote their time effectively to preparation and then revision. Doing this requires creating a strategic study plan and following it religiously. Before preparing, students should be familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme and topic-wise distribution of marks for all subjects.

Students must be aware of the question paper pattern and marking scheme. This helps them understand which are the high weightage topics that will require more time than others. Students also get to see the chapter wise distribution of marks. Accordingly, they can design their time table.

Also Read: CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Syllabus 2024-25

In this article, we have provided the CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Exam Pattern with Marking Scheme for the 2025 examination. You can check the exam format and the chapter wise weightage here.

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Exam Pattern 2025

The CBSE Class 11 Chemistry question paper will have five sections: Section A,B,C, D and E. There will be 33 questions in the paper with internal choice. The exam pattern for class 12 is followed for class 11. Check the CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Exam Pattern below.

Section	No. of questions	Question type	Marks per question
A	16	Multiple choice questions	1 mark each
B	5	Very Short Answer type questions	2 marks each
C	7	Short Answer type questions	3 marks each
D	2	Case based questions	4 marks each
E	3	Long Answer type questions	5 marks each

Section A

1. Type: Multiple choice questions

2. Questions: 16

3. Marks per question: 1 mark each

These questions will test students’ knowledge and understanding of concepts. Students will have to choose the right answer out of four options. Each question carries 1 mark. There is no internal choice in this section.

Section B

1. Type: Very Short Answer type questions

2. Questions: 5

3. Marks per question: 2 marks each

In this section students’ ability to write and explain answers will be tested. This section contains 5 questions with internal choice in one question.

Section C

1. Type: Short Answer type questions

2. Questions: 7

3. Marks per question: 3 marks each

This section contains 7 questions with internal choice in one question.

Section D

1. Type: Case based questions

2. Questions: 2

3. Marks per question: 4 marks each

The questions are case-based questions. Each question has an internal choice and carries 4 (2+1+1) marks each.

Section E

1. Type: Long Answer type questions

2. Questions: 3

3. Marks per question: 5 marks each

The questions are long answer types and carry 5 marks each. These questions demand in-depth understanding of topics. Students will have to provide elaborate responses for these questions.All questions have an internal choice.

Also Read: CBSE Exam Dates 2025

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Question Paper Design 2024-25

Domains	Total marks	%
Remembering and Understanding: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions and stating main ideas.	28	40
Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.	21	30
Analysing, Evaluating and Creating: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations. Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.	21	30

CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage 2024-25

Check the chapter-wise weightage for CBSE Class 11 Chemistry below.

Unit name	Marks
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	07
Structure of Atom	09
Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties	06
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure	07
Chemical Thermodynamics	09
Equilibrium	07
Redox Reactions	04
Organic Chemistry: Some basic Principles and Techniques	11
Hydrocarbons	10