Class 11

Indian School Certificate or commonly known as ISC, is an examination for class 11 conducted by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The academic year for the schools affiliated with the Council runs from the middle of March to the first week of June. However, some schools may begin the academic year in February each year.

ICSE Class 11: Subjects

There are a group of subjects that a student needs to take to write the 11th ISC 2024 exam. The total number of subjects in Class 11 is six, and the combination consists of compulsory and optional subjects.

1. English is a compulsory subject.
2. Choose three, four or five elective subjects. The School will be evaluated internally for a secured passing grade in Socially Useful Productive Work and Community Service (compulsory).

Compulsory Subjects:

• English

Elective Subjects:

• Indian Languages
• Modern Foreign Languages: Chinese, French, German, Tibetan, Spanish
• Classical Languages: Arabic, Sanskrit, Persian
• Elective English
• History
• Political Science
• Geography
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Economics
• Commerce
• Accounts
• Business Studies
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Home Science
• Fashion Designing
• Electricity & Electronics
• Engineering Science
• Computer Science
• Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing
• Geometrical & Building Drawing
• Art
• Music (Indian or Western)
• Physical Education
• Environmental Science
• Biotechnology
• Mass Media & Communication
• Hospitality Management
• Legal Studies

Note:

1. You may not select more than six subjects, including the compulsory subject English.
2. You aren’t permitted to do the following combination of subjects:

• Physics with Engineering Science
• Geometrical & Building Drawing with Geometrical & Mechanical Drawing

1. The minimum mark required for passing each subject is 35%.

ICSE Class 11: Syllabus & Study Material for 2024-25

ICSC Board Class 11 Syllabus 2024-25 is a course planned by CISCE for class 11th students. Syllabus cover all the essential topics and chapters, which are given below:

ICSE Sample Papers for Class 11

Here are some sample papers. Download the same by clicking on the links below:

ICSE Class 11 Study Plan to Maximize Score in the 2025 Exam

Consider these points to obtain good marks in your upcoming exam:

• Planning can be daunting, but you can ease the burden with a proper study plan.
• If you want to achieve a high score, start preparing as early as possible. Commit to regular study sessions. Setting aside specific hours for ICSE class 12 study during the day will be helpful.
• You may also set goals for yourself, such as studying for 5-6 hours every weekday or at least 9 hours every weekend.
• As per the experts, the most effective way is to study regularly, which will significantly help with exam preparation.
• Practice enough questions to increase your speed and accuracy.
• Make short notes of important topics for revision during exam time.
• Practice enough previous year’s question papers.

List of Future Exams after Class 11

Class 11 examinations are the eligibility criteria for most entrance examinations for admission to professional courses and other undergraduate programmes.

Some of the future exams for class 11 students are given below:

• ISC Class 12 Exam
• National Olympiad Exam
• National Defense Academy (NDA) Exam
• BITSAT Exam

ICSE Class 11 Preparation Tips

• Check ISC Board Class 11 timetable 2025 and plan your study programme accordingly.
• Please note the essential topics and frequent questions and practice them.
• Try to finish your syllabus one month before the exam to have enough time for revision.
• When you complete your curriculum, then focus on your weakest areas.
• Refrain from studying continuously. Take some small breaks in between study sessions.
• After going through the entire ISC Class 11 syllabus, prepare your study schedule accordingly.
• Go through the ISC Board Class 11 previous question papers to understand the questions, patterns, and so on.
• To improve speed and accuracy, practice ICSE sample papers frequently and review them.