National Curriculum & Syllabus Portal
Verified curriculum outlines, unit-wise marks distributions, examination patterns, and official board syllabus documents for CBSE (Class 9–12), National Entrance Examinations (CUET, JEE, NEET, UPSC, GATE, CAT), UGC / AICTE Higher Education, and State Boards.
Mathematics (Standard & Basic)
Comprehensive core syllabus encompassing Real Numbers, Polynomials, Linear Equations, Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions, Coordinate Geometry, Triangles, Circles, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics, and Probability.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Unit I: Number Systems (Real Numbers) | 6 |
| Unit II: Algebra (Polynomials, Linear & Quadratic Eq, AP) | 20 |
| Unit III: Coordinate Geometry | 6 |
| Unit IV: Geometry (Triangles & Circles) | 15 |
| Unit V: Trigonometry & Heights and Distances | 12 |
| Unit VI: Mensuration (Areas Related to Circles, Surface Areas) | 10 |
| Unit VII: Statistics & Probability | 11 |
Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology)
Core scientific concepts covering Chemical Reactions, Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-metals, Carbon Compounds, Life Processes, Control & Coordination, Reproduction, Heredity, Light, Electricity, Magnetic Effects, and Our Environment.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Unit I: Chemical Substances - Nature and Behaviour | 25 |
| Unit II: World of Living (Life Processes, Control, Reproduction, Heredity) | 25 |
| Unit III: Natural Phenomena (Light - Reflection & Refraction, Human Eye) | 12 |
| Unit IV: Effects of Current (Electricity, Magnetic Effects) | 13 |
| Unit V: Natural Resources (Our Environment) | 5 |
English Language & Literature
Core communicative proficiency including unseen passages, analytical writing, formal letters, grammar rules (tenses, modals, determiners, reported speech), and literature (First Flight & Footprints Without Feet).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Section A: Reading Skills (Discursive & Case-based Passages) | 20 |
| Section B: Writing Skills and Grammar (Formal Letter, Analytical Paragraph) | 20 |
| Section C: Language through Literature (First Flight & Footprints without Feet) | 40 |
Physics
Rigorous conceptual physics covering Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism & Matter, Electromagnetic Induction, AC Currents, Optics (Wave & Ray), Dual Nature of Radiation, Atoms & Nuclei, and Semiconductor Electronics.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Unit I & II: Electrostatics & Current Electricity | 16 |
| Unit III & IV: Magnetic Effects, Magnetism, EMI & AC | 17 |
| Unit V & VI: Electromagnetic Waves & Optics (Ray and Wave Optics) | 18 |
| Unit VII & VIII: Dual Nature of Radiation/Matter & Atoms and Nuclei | 12 |
| Unit IX: Electronic Devices (Semiconductor Diodes & Circuits) | 7 |
Chemistry
Physical, Inorganic, and Organic Chemistry covering Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, d and f Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids, Amines, and Biomolecules.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Solutions, Electrochemistry & Chemical Kinetics (Physical) | 21 |
| d- and f-Block Elements & Coordination Compounds (Inorganic) | 14 |
| Haloalkanes, Alcohols, Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic Acids (Organic) | 28 |
| Biomolecules (Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates) | 7 |
Mathematics
Advanced mathematics encompassing Relations and Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Matrices, Determinants, Continuity and Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, 3D Geometry, Linear Programming, and Probability.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Unit I: Relations and Functions | 8 |
| Unit II: Algebra (Matrices and Determinants) | 10 |
| Unit III: Calculus (Continuity, Differentiation, Integrals, Differential Equations) | 35 |
| Unit IV: Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry | 14 |
| Unit V: Linear Programming | 5 |
| Unit VI: Probability | 8 |
Biology
Covers Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health, Principles of Inheritance & Variation, Molecular Basis of Inheritance, Evolution, Human Health & Disease, Microbes, Biotechnology Principles & Applications, Organisms & Populations, Ecosystem, and Biodiversity Conservation.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Unit VI: Reproduction in Plants and Humans | 16 |
| Unit VII: Genetics and Evolution | 20 |
| Unit VIII: Biology and Human Welfare | 12 |
| Unit IX: Biotechnology and Its Applications | 12 |
| Unit X: Ecology and Environment | 10 |
Accountancy
Corporate and partnership accounting: Partnership Deed, Goodwill, Admission, Retirement, Dissolution; Accounting for Share Capital, Debentures; Analysis of Financial Statements, Accounting Ratios, and Cash Flow Statement.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Part A: Accounting for Partnership Firms and Companies | 60 |
| Part B: Financial Statement Analysis & Cash Flow Statement | 20 |
| Part C: Comprehensive Project Work & Viva Voce | 20 |
Economics
Structured two-part curriculum: Part A covers Introductory Macroeconomics (National Income, Money & Banking, Determination of Income and Employment, Government Budget, Balance of Payments); Part B covers Indian Economic Development (1947–1990 reforms, current challenges, comparative development with China & Pakistan).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Part A: Introductory Macroeconomics | 40 |
| Part B: Indian Economic Development (Post-Independence to Current) | 40 |
| Part C: Project Work & Viva Voce | 20 |
Political Science
In-depth political analysis divided into Contemporary World Politics (End of Bipolarity, Contemporary Centres of Power, South Asia, International Organisations, Security, Environment, Globalisation) and Politics in India Since Independence (Challenges of Nation-Building, Planned Development, India's Foreign Policy, Crisis of Democratic Order, Regional Aspirations, Recent Developments in Indian Politics).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Part A: Contemporary World Politics | 40 |
| Part B: Politics in India Since Independence | 40 |
| Part C: Project Work & Viva | 20 |
CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test)
Mandatory national entrance for undergraduate admissions to all 45+ Central Universities (DU, BHU, JNU, Jamia, AMU) and 250+ participating State and Private Universities. Based entirely on NCERT Class 12 syllabus across 29 domain subjects + Language + General Test.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Section IA & IB: 33 Languages (Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms) | 50 Qs (Attempt 40) |
| Section II: 29 Domain Subjects (Strictly NCERT Class 12 Syllabus Only) | 50 Qs (Attempt 40) |
| Section III: General Test (GK, Current Affairs, Numerical Ability, Reasoning, Quantitative) | 60 Qs (Attempt 50) |
JEE Main & Advanced (Engineering)
Premier entrance examination for admissions to National Institutes of Technology (NITs), IIITs, and qualifying benchmark for JEE Advanced (Indian Institutes of Technology — IITs). Covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from Class 11 and 12.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Mathematics: Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Matrices, Vectors & 3D, Probability, Complex Numbers | 100 (25 Qs) |
| Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electrodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics, Oscillations | 100 (25 Qs) |
| Chemistry: Physical (Chemical Kinetics, Thermodynamics), Inorganic (Coordination, p/d-block), Organic (Reactions & Mechanisms) | 100 (25 Qs) |
NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)
Single nationwide entrance examination for all medical admissions across India including AIIMS New Delhi, JIPMER, Central Universities, State Government Medical Colleges, and Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC). Core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Botany & Zoology).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Physics: Class 11 & Class 12 Core NMC Medical Physics Syllabus | 180 Marks (45 Qs) |
| Chemistry: Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry as rationalized by NMC | 180 Marks (45 Qs) |
| Biology (Botany): Plant Physiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Reproduction | 180 Marks (45 Qs) |
| Biology (Zoology): Human Physiology, Diversity of Living Organisms, Biotechnology, Health | 180 Marks (45 Qs) |
UPSC Civil Services Examination (IAS / IPS / IFS)
Premier civil service recruitment examination of India. Prelims features GS Paper I (General Studies) and GS Paper II (CSAT). Mains features 9 written descriptive papers: Essay, General Studies I, II, III, IV, Compulsory Languages, and two Optional Subject papers.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Prelims Paper I: Indian Polity, Modern History, Geography, Economy, Environment, Current Affairs | 200 Marks (100 Qs) |
| Prelims Paper II (CSAT): Reading Comprehension, Logical Reasoning, Basic Numeracy (Class 10) | 200 Marks (Qualifying 33%) |
| Mains GS I: Indian Heritage & Culture, History & Geography of the World and Society | 250 Marks |
| Mains GS II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International Relations | 250 Marks |
| Mains GS III: Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity, Environment, Security & Disaster | 250 Marks |
| Mains GS IV: Ethics, Integrity, and Aptitude (Case Studies) | 250 Marks |
| Mains Essay & Optional Subject Papers I & II | 750 Marks |
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)
National examination testing comprehensive understanding of undergraduate engineering, technology, architecture, science, and humanities disciplines. Direct gateway for M.Tech/Ph.D. at IITs, IISc, and executive recruitment in Maharatna/Navratna PSUs (ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, DRDO).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude (Verbal Ability & Numerical Ability) | 15 Marks (10 Qs) |
| Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Eq, Probability) | 13 Marks |
| Core Discipline Subject Matter (CS, EC, EE, ME, CE, CH, etc.) | 72 Marks (55 Qs) |
CAT (Common Admission Test for IIMs)
Premier national entrance test for admissions to 21 Indian Institutes of Management (IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, etc.) and over 1,200 premier business schools in India (FMS Delhi, SPJIMR, MDI Gurgaon, IIT DoMS).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Section I: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC) | 24 Qs (40 Minutes) |
| Section II: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) | 20 Qs (40 Minutes) |
| Section III: Quantitative Aptitude (Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Numbers) | 22 Qs (40 Minutes) |
UGC FYUP (Four Year Undergraduate Curriculum Framework)
National holistic and flexible curriculum framework notified by the UGC under National Education Policy 2020. Features multiple entry and exit points with Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) integration across Central, State, Deemed, and Private Universities.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Year 1 (Certificate): Core Major Basics + Minor + Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) | 40 Credits (Exit Option: UG Certificate) |
| Year 2 (Diploma): Major Advanced + Multidisciplinary + Value Added Courses (VAC) | 80 Credits (Exit Option: UG Diploma) |
| Year 3 (Degree): In-depth Major Core + Professional Electives + Internship | 120 Credits (Exit Option: Bachelor Degree) |
| Year 4 (Honours/Research): Advanced Research Methodology + Dissertation / Thesis | 160 Credits (Degree: Bachelor with Honours/Research) |
AICTE Model Curriculum for B.Tech / BE Engineering
National model syllabus developed by AICTE with industry experts for all affiliated engineering colleges and technological universities in India (AKTU, VTU, Anna University, JNTU, CSVTU, BPUT, RTU, etc.).
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Humanities & Social Sciences (English, Professional Ethics, Constitution of India) | 12 Credits |
| Basic Science Courses (Engineering Physics, Chemistry, Calculus & Linear Algebra) | 25 Credits |
| Engineering Science Courses (Programming, CAD/Graphics, Basic Electrical & Electronics) | 24 Credits |
| Professional Core Courses (PCC - Branch specific core discipline subjects) | 48 Credits |
| Professional Electives (PEC - Advanced specialisations e.g. Cloud, Robotics, IoT) | 18 Credits |
| Open Electives (OEC) & Mandatory Non-Credit Induction / Internships / Capstone Project | 33 Credits |
UP Board (UPMSP) Class 10 & 12 Curriculum
Official curriculum of India's largest state education board (over 55 lakh candidates annually). Fully aligned with NCERT rationalized textbooks in Hindi and English medium for High School (Matric) and Intermediate.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| High School (Class 10): Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Sanskrit/Computer | 6 Subjects • 600 Marks |
| Intermediate (Class 12 Science): General Hindi, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Biology | 5 Subjects • 500 Marks |
| Intermediate (Class 12 Commerce & Arts): Accountancy, Business Organisation, Economics, Civics, History | 5 Subjects • 500 Marks |
Bihar Board (BSEB) Matric & Intermediate Syllabus
Comprehensive state curriculum for over 30 lakh students. Features a student-friendly 50% objective MCQ format on OMR sheets and 50% descriptive analytical questions based on SCERT/NCERT curriculum.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Matriculation (Class 10): Matribhasha (Hindi/Urdu), Second Lang (Sanskrit/Hindi), Math, Science, Social Science | 500 Marks |
| Intermediate Science (I.Sc): Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Math, Language 1 & Language 2 | 500 Marks |
| Intermediate Commerce (I.Com) & Arts (I.A): Accountancy, Entrepreneurship, History, Pol Science, Geography | 500 Marks |
NIOS Open Schooling Secondary & Sr. Secondary
Recognized by the Ministry of Education, Govt of India, for flexible distance secondary and senior secondary education. Valid for all national entrance examinations (JEE, NEET, CUET, NDA) and university admissions.
| Unit / Module Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Secondary Course (Class 10): Choice of 32 subjects across languages and sciences | Minimum 5 Subjects |
| Senior Secondary (Class 12): Science, Commerce, and Humanities streams with On-Demand Examination (ODE) | Minimum 5 Subjects |
| Tutor Marked Assignments (TMA): 20% internal continuous weightage for theory subjects | 20% Marks |
🇮🇳 National Education Policy (NEP 2020) & Curriculum Framework
Under the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) and the UGC National Higher Education Qualifications Framework (NHEQF), education in India focuses on core conceptual understanding, multidisciplinary flexibility, and reducing content overload to promote critical thinking.
5+3+3+4 Pedagogical Structure
CBSE and State Boards have transitioned to Foundational (3-8 yrs), Preparatory (8-11 yrs), Middle (11-14 yrs), and Secondary (14-18 yrs) curriculum stages.
Competency-Based Questions
Class 10 and 12 Board examinations now feature a minimum 50% competency-focused questions (case-based, source-based, assertion-reasoning).
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
Higher education university students can store and transfer digital credits earned across recognized HEIs under the UGC FYUP choice-based credit system.