CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26 PDF Download; Check Marking Scheme

May 29, 2025, 14:11 IST

CBSE Class 11th History Syllabus 2025-26: Download the CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus to see the chapter list, important topics, and unit-by-unit mark distribution for the next exam. Understanding the most recent curriculum can help students focus on key subjects and do well on the 2025–2026 CBSE Class 11 History Exam

CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26 PDF Download; Check Exam Pattern
CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26 PDF Download; Check Exam Pattern

CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26: The curriculum for the 11th class in 2025–2026 was made available by the CBSE Board. With the table below, students can review the CBSE Class 11 History 2025–2026 curriculum. No modifications have been made to the Histroy curriculum. The chapters, sections, and topics taught in the 2025–2026 academic year are all explained in full in the syllabus. Among many other things, it contains the assessment criteria, project work proposals, and the course outline. A thorough syllabus for map work is provided in the table below, and the curriculum covers every topic included in the NCERT textbooks.
For the theoretical and map work, we have provided you all with a comprehensive course framework in addition to the curriculum. Check out the reading list, practice exams, and other resources listed below as well.

CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26: Key Highlights

Among the subjects taught in schools, history is one of the most crucial. Studying the history enables us to make sense of the present and influence the future. It encourages people from different cultures to learn about and comprehend history in depth.

Overview

Details

Board Name:

Central Board of Secondary Examination

Class:

11

Subject:

History

Subject Code for Applied Arts-Commercial Art: 

027

Total Marks:

100 Marks

Theory Marks for every part:

80 Marks

Practical Marks for every part:

20 Marks

Theory Paper Duration:

3 Hours

Course Structure of CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26

Check the table below to know the full weightage of the CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26 with proper units and chapters name.

Section Title

Theme No.

Theme Title

Marks

Reading of World History 

 

Introduction of World History

 

I EARLY SOCIETIES

 

Introduction Timeline I (6 MYA TO 1 BCE)

 

1.

Writing and City Life

10

II EMPIRES

 

Introduction Timeline II (C. 100 BCE TO 1300 CE)

 

2.

An Empire Across Three Continents

10

3.

Nomadic Empires

10

III CHANGING TRADITIONS

 

Introduction Timeline III (C. 1300 TO 1700) 

 

4.

The Three orders 

10

5.

Changing Cultural Traditions

10

IV TOWARDS MODERNISATION

 

Introduction Timeline IV (C. 1700 TO 2000)

 

6.

Displacing Indigenous Peoples

10

7.

Paths to Modernisation

15

Map

 

Map work of the related Themes

05

   

Theory Total 

80

   

Project work

20

TOTAL

   

100

Note-The Maps available in the official website of Govt., of India may be used

CBSE Class 11 History Syllabus 2025-26: Question Paper Structure

The question paper structure given below will help the students understand the marks and paper pattern in a better way.

Section

Theme

MCQ MM-1

SA MM-3

LA MM-8

Source based MM-4 

Total

I- EARLY SOCIETIES 

Theme 1 

3

1

0

1

10

II -EMPIRES

Theme 2-3

4

0

2

0

20

III-CHANGING TRADITIONS 

Theme 4-5

6

2

0

2

20

IV- TOWARDS MODERNISATION 

Theme 6-7

8

3

1

0

25

MAP

         

05

TOTAL

 

21x1=21 

6x3=18

8x3=24

4x3=12

80

Why CBSE has Introduced Project work in Class 11 History Syllabus?

Project work will help students to:

  • develop skill to gather data from a variety of sources, investigate diverse viewpoints and arrive at logical deductions.
  • develop skill to comprehend, analyse, interpret, evaluate historical evidence, and understand the limitation of historical evidence.
  • develop 21st century managerial skills of co-ordination, self-direction, and time management
  • learn to work on diverse cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles.
  • learn through constructivism-a theory based on observation and scientific study.
  • inculcate a spirit of inquiry and research.
  • communicate data in the most appropriate form using a variety of techniques.
  • provide greater opportunity for interaction and exploration.
  • understand contemporary issues in context to our past.
  • develop a global perspective and an international outlook.
  • grow into caring, sensitive individuals capable of making informed, intelligent, and independent choices.
  • develop lasting interest in history discipline.
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