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CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus 2024-25 : Revised Syllabus Topics, Deleted sections, Chapter-Wise Weightage

by PW Gulf
March 22, 2024
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CBSE Class 11 Mathematics syllabus: The CBSE establishes the syllabus for class 11 Mathematics. There are a total of 5 units in class 11 Maths syllabus. In each unit, students have to cover multiple chapters, which contributes to 80 marks in the theory examination. Class 11 mathematics syllabus serves as an essential tool for students, aiding them in their exam preparations. 

Before starting to cover the chapters included in class 11 Mathematics, students are recommended to review the syllabus and get familiar with the marks distribution. The syllabus acts as a guide for class 11 students, facilitating them in assessing their progress by identifying the topics they have covered and those yet to be covered.

CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus NCERT

The CBSE curriculum for class 11 Mathematics is categorised into five units. For the mathematics theory examination, questions are asked from these five units, which carry 80 marks. The remaining 20 marks are covered in the internal assessments.

The table below shows the CBSE class 11 maths chapter list along with mark distribution: 

Unit Name

Chapters 

Marks

Sets and Functions

Sets 

23

Relations and Functions

Trigonometric Functions

Algebra

Complex Number and Quadratic Equations

25

Linear Inequalities

Permutation and Combinations

Binomial Theorem

Sequence and Series

Coordinate Geometry

Straight Lines

12

Conic Sections

Introduction to 3D Geometry

Calculus

Limits and Derivatives

08

Statistics and Probability

Statistics 

12

Probability

Internal Assessment

 

20

CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus Chapter Wise 

Here is a detailed overview of the topics covered in each chapter of the class 11 Mathematics syllabus:

  1. Sets

This section covers the understanding of sets and their depictions, including discussions on finite/infinite sets, empty sets, equivalent sets, and subsets. It also includes comprehension of the universal set, utilisation of Venn diagrams, and operations such as intersection, union, and difference of sets.

Here are all the topics covered in class 11 Mathematics Sets chapter:

Topics Covered in Sets

Sets and their Representations

Finite and Infinite sets

Empty sets

Equal sets

Subsets of a set

Venn diagrams

Power set

Universal set

Difference of sets

Union and Intersection of sets

Complement of set

Properties of Complement sets

Problems based on sets

  1. Relations & Functions

This is the second chapter of class 11 Maths. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows:

Topics Covered in Relations & Functions

Ordered pairs

Cartesian product of sets

Number of elements in Cartesian product

Function as a special relation

Pictorial representation of function

Real-valued functions, domain, and range

Operations on functions

  1. Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometry is a crucial chapter in class 11 Maths, which deals with the study of angles and sides of a triangle. Various Trigonometric functions are used to define these relations. 

The table below presents the crucial topics covered in class 11 Trigonometric Functions:

Topics Covered in Trigonometric Functions

Positive and negative angles

Measuring angles in radians and in degrees

Definition of trigonometric functions 

sin^2(x) + cos^2(x) = 1, for all x

Signs of trigonometric functions

Domain and range of trigonometric functions

Expressing sin (x±y) and cos (x±y) in terms of sin(x), sin(y), cos(x), and cos(y) 

Identities related to  cos(2x), sin(2x), tan(2x), cos(3x), sin(3x), and tan(3x)

General solution of trigonometric equations 

  1. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Class 11 Maths chapter Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations includes topics such as Algebraic properties, square root of complex numbers, and more. Here is a comprehensive overview of the topics covered in this chapter:

Topics Covered in Quadratic Equations

Need of Complex Numbers

Argand Plane

Properties of Complex Numbers

Basic theorem of Algebra

Square root of complex number

  1. Linear Inequalities

In this chapter of class 11 maths, students learn to solve problems related to inequalities in one and two variables. Additionally, they need to understand the representation of inequalities through graphs. Major topics covered in the Linear Inequalities chapter include the following:

Topics Covered in Linear Inequalities

Understanding Linear Inequalities

Solution of Linear Inequalities in one variable

Solution of Linear Inequalities in two variables

Graphical solution of Linear Inequalities

  1. Permutations and Combinations

This chapter deals with the fundamental concept of counting. Additionally, students need to cover the following topics:

Topics Covered in Permutation and Combinations

Basic principle of counting

Factorial n

(n!) permutation and combination

Derivation and application of formulae

  1. Binomial Theorem

Crucial topics covered in this chapter of class 11 Mathematics are the following:

Topics Covered in Binomial Theorem

Historical perspective

Pascal’s Triangle

Proof of binomial theorem for positive integral indices

General term of Binomial expansion 

Simple applications

  1. Sequence and Series

In this chapter students have to cover multiple topics such as arithmetic progression, geometric progression, geometric mean, and more. Here is a detailed view of all the topics included in the sequence and series chapter of class 11 Mathematics:

Topics Covered in Sequence and Series

Sequence and Series

Arithmetic Progression

Arithmetic Mean

Geometric Progression

Arithmetic and Geometric series

General terms of G.P.

Sum of n terms

Geometric mean

Relation between A.M. and G.M.

  1. Straight Lines

This is an important chapter of class 11 Mathematics, which includes topics such as the slope of a line, the angle between two lines, the equation of lines, etc. Here is a list of topics included in the class 11 maths chapter, Straight lines:

Topics Covered in Straight Lines

Review of 2-D Geometry

Shifting origin

Slope of line

Angle between lines

Different forms of equations

Equation of lines going through the intersection point of two lines

General equation of line

Distance of a specific point from a line

  1. Conic Sections

Major topics covered in the Conic Sections of class 11 Maths include the following:

Topics Covered in Conic Sections

Understanding sections of a cone - circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola

Standard equations and simple properties of parabola, ellipse, hyperbola

Standard equation of circle

  1. Introduction to 3-D Geometry

In this chapter, students understand the basic concepts of 3-D geometry. Topics included in this chapter chapter of class 11 Mathematics are:

Topics Covered in Introduction to 3-D Geometry

Coordinates of a point

Coordinate planes and coordinate axes in 3 dimension

Distance between two points

Section formula

  1. Limits and Derivatives

This chapter of class 11 Maths includes topics such as the intuitive idea of limit, trigonometric functions, logarithmic functions, slope of tangent, quotient and product of functions, etc.

The table below presents all the topics covered in class 11 Limits and Derivatives:

Topics Covered in Limits and Derivatives

Introduction of derivatives as rate of change

Intuitive idea of limit

Limits of polynomials and rational functions

Definition of derivatives

Slope of tangent of a curve

Derivative of difference, sum, quotient and product of functions

Derivative of trigonometric and polynomial functions

  1. Statistics

Statistics is a crucial chapter of class 11 Mathematics. Every year questions are asked from the topics covered in this chapter. Students must focus on the following sections of class 11 Statistics to score well in the exam:

Topics Covered in Statistics

Measures of Dispersion, such as Mean deviation, variance, range, and standard deviation

Analysis of frequency distributions

  1. Probability

This chapter deals with determining the occurrence of an event. Students must focus on understanding and practising the following topics covered in the Probability chapter:

Topics Covered in Probability

Random experiment- outcomes

Occurrence of events, exhaustive events

Axiomatic probability

Probability of an event

CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus Deleted Topics

CBSE keeps revising the class 11 maths syllabus by including and deleting certain topics. The table below presents the deleted topics of class 11 Mathematics:

Chapter

Deleted Topics

Chapter 1: Sets

  • Power set

Chapter 3: Trigonometric Functions

  • The general solution of trigonometric equations (cos y = cos a, sin y = sin a, and tan y = tan a)

Chapter 4: Principle of Mathematical Induction

  • Complete Chapter

Chapter 5: Complex No. and Quadratic Equations

  • Polar representation of complex No.

  • Square root of complex numbers.

  • Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.

  • Solution of quadratic equations in the complex number system.

Chapter 6: Linear Inequalities

  • Graphical solution of linear inequalities in two variables.

  • Graphical method of solving  problems based on linear inequalities in two variables.

Chapter 8: Binomial Theorem

  • General and middle term in binomial expansion

Chapter 9: Sequence and Series

  • Arithmetic Progression. 

  • Sum to n terms (Special Series)

Chapter 10: Straight Lines

  • Intercept normal form. 

  • General equation of a line.

  • Equation of the family of lines passing through the intersection point of two lines.

Chapter 12: Introduction to Three-dimensional Geometry

  • Section Formula

Chapter 13: Limits and Derivatives

  • No Change

Chapter 14: Mathematical Reasoning

  • Complete Chapter

Chapter 15: Statistics

  • Analysis of frequency distributions with different variances but equal means.

Chapter 16: Probability

  • Random experiments outcomes

  • Sample spaces 

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CBSE Class 11 Mathematics Syllabus FAQs

Q1. Is class 11 maths tough?

Ans. Class 11 maths is relatively more challenging than class 10. However, with strategic preparation and regular practice, students can qualify with a high score.

Q2. How many chapters are in Maths class 11?

Ans. Class 11 Mathematics syllabus has a total of 16 chapters.

Q3. Which chapter of maths class 11 is hardest?

Ans. Permutation and Combination, circle, and parabola are considered the toughest topics of class 11 maths.

Q4. Which is the most crucial unit of class 11 maths?

Ans. Algebra is the most crucial unit of class 11 maths.

Q5. Which chapter is easiest in class 11 maths?

Ans. Relations and functions, trigonometry, linear inequalities, and limits are the easiest chapters in class 11 maths.

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