Physics Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 11 Physics syllabus covers fundamental concepts of mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, and optics. Students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills essential for engineering and competitive exams.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Physical World & Measurement	Physics: Scope and excitement, physics in relation to other sciences Fundamental and derived units, SI system of units Dimensions and dimensional analysis Significant figures and error analysis Accuracy, precision, and errors in measurement Vernier callipers, screw gauge, and other instruments Application of dimensional analysis for checking equations Conversion of units using dimensional analysis	5
Kinematics	Motion in a straight line - position, path length, displacement Average velocity and average speed Instantaneous velocity and speed Uniformly accelerated motion - equations of motion Motion in a plane - position and displacement vectors Velocity and acceleration in two dimensions Projectile motion and its applications Relative velocity and its applications Motion in circular path - angular displacement, velocity, acceleration Centripetal force and its applications	12
Laws of Motion	Newton's first law of motion - inertia and mass Newton's second law of motion - force and acceleration Newton's third law of motion - action and reaction Impulse and impulsive force Conservation of linear momentum Friction - static, kinetic, and rolling friction Angle of friction and angle of repose Circular motion and banking of roads Equilibrium of concurrent forces Applications in real life situations	15
Work, Energy & Power	Work done by constant and variable force Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem Potential energy - gravitational and elastic Conservative and non-conservative forces Conservation of mechanical energy Power - average and instantaneous power Energy in collisions - elastic and inelastic Collision in one and two dimensions Potential energy curve and equilibrium Applications in everyday life	10
System of Particles & Rotational Motion	Centre of mass and its motion Moment of inertia - parallel and perpendicular axes theorems Torque and angular momentum Conservation of angular momentum Rotational kinetic energy and power Rolling motion - friction in rolling Rigid body rotation and moment of inertia Applications in real life situations	10
Gravitation	Kepler's laws of planetary motion Universal law of gravitation - Newton's law Gravitational constant - Cavendish experiment Acceleration due to gravity and its variation Gravitational potential and potential energy Satellite motion and orbital velocity Escape velocity and its significance Weightlessness and its applications	8
Properties of Matter	Elasticity - stress, strain, and Hooke's law Young's modulus, bulk modulus, shear modulus Pressure in fluids - Pascal's law Buoyancy and Archimedes' principle Surface tension and its applications Viscosity and Stoke's law Applications in everyday life	8
Thermodynamics	Thermal equilibrium and zeroth law of thermodynamics Heat, work, and internal energy First law of thermodynamics and its applications Thermodynamic processes - isothermal, adiabatic, isobaric, isochoric Second law of thermodynamics Heat engines and refrigerators Entropy and its significance	8
Kinetic Theory of Gases	Kinetic theory of gases - assumptions and derivation Gas laws and ideal gas equation Pressure and temperature interpretation Molecular speeds - RMS, average, most probable Mean free path and its significance Applications in real life situations	6
Oscillations & Waves	Periodic and oscillatory motion Simple harmonic motion - equation and characteristics SHM in spring and pendulum Energy in SHM Wave motion - transverse and longitudinal Speed of waves in different media Principle of superposition and interference Standing waves and resonance Applications in everyday life	8

Note: Practical work of 30 marks includes laboratory experiments, viva voce, and practical record. Students must maintain a practical notebook with all experiments.

Chemistry Syllabus 2026-27

West Bengal Board Class 11 Chemistry syllabus covers physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. Students build a strong foundation for higher studies in chemistry and medical/engineering entrance exams.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry	Importance and scope of chemistry Nature of matter - classification of matter Laws of chemical combination Dalton's atomic theory Atomic and molecular masses - mole concept Molar mass and percentage composition Empirical and molecular formula Chemical equations and stoichiometry Limiting reagent and its applications Problems based on mole concept	7
Structure of Atom	Discovery of electron, proton, and neutron Atomic models - Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr Bohr's theory and its limitations Quantum mechanical model of atom Quantum numbers and their significance Orbitals and their shapes - s, p, d Pauli's exclusion principle Hund's rule and Aufbau principle Electronic configuration of elements Applications in chemical bonding	8
Classification of Elements	Mendeleev's periodic table - merits and demerits Modern periodic law and long form periodic table Groups and periods - characteristics Periodicity in properties - atomic radius, ionic radius Ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity Trends in periodic properties Applications in chemical reactivity	7
Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure	Ionic bond - formation and properties Covalent bond - formation and properties Coordinate bond and its characteristics Lewis structures and formal charge VSEPR theory and molecular shapes Valence bond theory - hybridization Molecular orbital theory - MOT Hydrogen bonding and its importance Applications in real life situations	10
States of Matter	Gaseous state - gas laws and ideal gas equation Kinetic theory of gases - molecular interpretation Real gases and deviation from ideal behaviour Liquid state - vapour pressure and surface tension Solid state - types and properties Applications in everyday life	6
Thermodynamics	Thermodynamic terms - system, surroundings, state functions First law of thermodynamics - applications Enthalpy and Hess's law Entropy and spontaneity Gibbs free energy and equilibrium Applications in chemical reactions	8
Equilibrium	Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes Law of mass action and equilibrium constant Factors affecting equilibrium - Le Chatelier's principle Ionic equilibrium - acids, bases, and salts pH scale and its significance Buffer solutions and their applications Solubility product and its applications	8
Redox Reactions	Oxidation and reduction - classical and electronic concepts Oxidation number and its rules Redox reactions and balancing equations Electrochemical series and its applications Applications in everyday life	5
Hydrogen & s-block Elements	Hydrogen - position, isotopes, and properties s-block elements - alkali and alkaline earth metals General characteristics and trends Important compounds and their uses Industrial applications and significance	7
Organic Chemistry - Some Basic Principles	Organic compounds - classification and nomenclature Functional groups and their importance Isomerism - structural and stereoisomerism Electronic effects - inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation Reaction intermediates and their stability Applications in real life situations	8
Hydrocarbons	Alkanes - properties and reactions Alkenes - properties and reactions Alkynes - properties and reactions Aromatic hydrocarbons - benzene and derivatives Applications in daily life	8

Note: Practical work of 30 marks includes laboratory experiments, viva voce, and practical record. Students must maintain a practical notebook with all experiments.

Biology Syllabus 2026-27 (PCB Students)

West Bengal Board Class 11 Biology syllabus covers diversity of living organisms, cell biology, plant and animal physiology. Students build a strong foundation for medical and life sciences careers.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Diversity of Living Organisms	Classification of living organisms - five kingdom system Kingdom Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia Salient features and examples of each kingdom Algae, Bryophytes, Pteridophytes, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms Classification of animals - invertebrata and vertebrata Characteristics and examples of phyla Diversity in living organisms and its significance Applications in real life situations	15
Cell Biology	Cell theory and cell structure Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells Cell organelles - nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplast Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes Ribosomes, peroxisomes, and their functions Cell membrane - structure and transport Cell wall and its characteristics Cell cycle and cell division - mitosis and meiosis Significance of cell division in living organisms	15
Plant Physiology	Transport in plants - xylem and phloem Mineral nutrition - essential elements and their role Photosynthesis - light and dark reactions Factors affecting photosynthesis Respiration in plants - aerobic and anaerobic Plant growth and development Plant hormones - auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins Applications in agriculture and horticulture	15
Animal Physiology	Digestive system - structure and function Respiratory system - structure and function Circulatory system - heart, blood, blood vessels Excretory system - kidney and urinary system Nervous system - neuron, brain, spinal cord Endocrine system - hormones and their functions Locomotion and movement - skeletal and muscular system Homeostasis and its significance	15

Note: Practical work of 30 marks includes laboratory experiments, viva voce, and practical record. Students must maintain a practical notebook with all experiments.

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27 (PCM Students)

West Bengal Board Class 11 Mathematics syllabus covers algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and coordinate geometry. Students develop strong analytical and problem-solving skills for engineering and competitive exams.

Unit	Topics	Marks
Sets & Functions	Sets and their representations Types of sets - finite, infinite, empty, universal Operations on sets - union, intersection, difference Complement of a set and De Morgan's laws Functions - domain, codomain, range Types of functions - one-one, onto, into Graphical representation of functions Applications in real life situations	8
Relations & Functions	Relations - types and their representation Equivalence relations and their significance Functions - composition and inverse of functions Binary operations and their properties Applications in real life situations	8
Trigonometric Functions	Measurement of angles in degrees and radians Trigonometric ratios - sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, cosec Trigonometric identities and their proofs Compound angles and multiple angle formulas Sum and difference of angles Graphs of trigonometric functions Applications in real life situations	10
Complex Numbers	Complex numbers and their representations Algebra of complex numbers - addition, subtraction Multiplication and division of complex numbers Modulus and conjugate of complex numbers Argand plane and polar representation De Moivre's theorem and its applications Applications in real life situations	8
Linear Inequalities	Linear inequalities and their graphical representation Solution of system of linear inequalities Applications in linear programming problems Applications in real life situations	5
Permutations & Combinations	Fundamental principle of counting Permutations and their applications Combinations and their applications Circular permutations and arrangements Applications in real life situations	8
Binomial Theorem	Binomial theorem for positive integral index General term and middle term in binomial expansion Applications in real life situations Properties of binomial coefficients	6
Sequence & Series	Sequences and their types - arithmetic, geometric Arithmetic progressions - nth term and sum Geometric progressions - nth term and sum Arithmetic and geometric means Applications in real life situations	8
Straight Lines	Coordinate geometry and Cartesian system Slope and equation of a straight line Different forms of equation of a line Distance of a point from a line Angle between two lines Applications in real life situations	8
Conic Sections	Circle - equation and properties Parabola - equation and properties Ellipse - equation and properties Hyperbola - equation and properties Applications in real life situations	8
Limits & Derivatives	Limits - definition and fundamental theorems Algebra of limits and their applications Derivatives - definition and fundamental rules Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions Applications in real life situations	10
Statistics & Probability	Mean, median, mode - measures of central tendency Measures of dispersion - range, variance, standard deviation Probability - basic concepts and axioms Addition and multiplication theorems of probability Applications in real life situations	8

Note: Regular practice is essential for Mathematics. Solve problems from each unit daily and focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization.

West Bengal Board Class 11 Science Syllabus 2026-27

Physics Syllabus 2026-27

Chemistry Syllabus 2026-27

Biology Syllabus 2026-27 (PCB Students)

Mathematics Syllabus 2026-27 (PCM Students)

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