Download the current CBSE Class 11 Syllabus for Urdu, ready for 2026-27. It outlines the full course structure, unit weightage, and internal assessment rules. Class 11 students should follow this to stay in step with the current CBSE pattern and books.
Class 11 Urdu Syllabus and Marks Distribution
Here is the official CBSE Class 11 Urdu curriculum for 2026-27. Following the current curriculum, and knowing how marks are split across topics, makes exam prep more focused and effective.
2026-27 Class 11 Urdu Curriculum
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Prescribed Books:
1. NAI AWAAZ, text book of ‘Urdu Core’ for class XI published by NCERT (2011)
Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Robot (Mazmoon), (2) Khane khana ki Faiyazi (Mazmoon), (3) Khawahish (Nazm)- Afsar Merathi , (4) Kalyug, Nazeer Akbarabadi (Nazm).
2. DHANAK:
Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Ghazal (Mir Dard) (2) (Ghazal) Mushafi, (3) (Ghazal) Nasikh, (4) (Ghazal) Zauque, (5) Shuae ummid (Nazm) Iqbal, (6) Desh Singaar- Nazir Banarasi, (7) Sare Raah Guzare (Nazm) Akhtarul Iman, (8) Rubaiyat (Hali).
3. Urdu Qawaid, Published by NCERT, New Delhi
Prescribed Books:
1) GULISTAN-E-ADAB (Gyarahvin Jama’at Ke Liye) published by NCERT, New Delhi
Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Yadash Bakhairia, (2) Sharab-e-Shauque seen Sarshar hain ham (Ghazal) Wali Dakkani, (3) Hai Ghalat gar guman mein kuch hai (Ghazal) Khawaja Meer Dard, (4) Raftagan mein jahan ke ham bhi hein (Ghazal) Meer, (5) Sun to sahi jahan mein hai tera fasana kaya
(Ghazal) Aatesh, (6) Phir mujhe didaye tar yad aaya (Ghazal) Mirza Ghalib, (7) Albeli subh (Nazm) Josh Malihabadi, (8) Chand taro ka ban (Nazm) Makhdoom, (9) Tanhayee (Nazm) Faiz Ahmad Faiz, (10) Rubaiyan – Amjad Hydrabadi
2) KHAYABAN-E-URDU (Supplementary Reader) Published by NCERT, New Delhi
Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Rotiyan (Nazm), (2) Meeraji (geet), (3) Manzoom Drama (4)Taweel Nazm
References:
1) Urdu Adab Ki Tareekh, Published by NCERT, New Delhi
2) Urdu Qawaid, Published by NCERT, New Delhi
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FAQs
The complete and updated syllabus for Class 11 Urdu for the 2026-27 academic session is available on StudiesToday.com with detailed chapter-wise marks issued by CBSE.
Yes, several topics have been rationalized to reduce the academic load on Class 11 students. The Urdu syllabus highlights the deleted topics section and is as per 2026 Exam format.
For Class 11 Urdu, the evaluation is split into an 80-mark theory paper and a 20-mark internal assessment (Project/ASL).
The Class 11 Urdu curriculum focuses on 50% competency-based questions.
We have provided the Class 11 Urdu curriculum in a bilingual format where applicable for 2026-27 session.
Our team has carefully updated all resources based on the latest circulars from the official CBSE website. The Class 11 Urdu syllabus is 100% authentic and aligned with the 2026-27 academic calendar.