NCERT Books Class 11 Psychology: Official Chapter PDFs
Looking for the official NCERT Class 11 Psychology textbook? Below is the verified Introduction to Psychology PDF, the textbook prescribed by CBSE for Class 11. All 8 chapter PDFs have been checked on ncert.nic.in and are live (verified 11 July 2026).
This verification matters because older or edited PDFs from search results may have missing chapters or different page numbers than your printed copy, which could cause confusion when citing answers in exams. Every link below is the official file.
About the NCERT Class 11 Psychology Textbook
Title: Introduction to Psychology
Medium: English
Class: 11
Total Chapters: 8
Total Pages: 137
Rationalisation Status: No chapters dropped or rationalised for this textbook. All 8 original chapters remain intact in the current edition.
Chapter-wise NCERT Class 11 Psychology PDF Links
| Ch. | Chapter | Pages | Official PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | What is Psychology? | 18 | |
| 2 | Methods of Enquiry in Psychology | 21 | |
| 3 | Human Development | 20 | |
| 4 | Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes | 17 | |
| 5 | Learning | 18 | |
| 6 | Human Memory | 14 | |
| 7 | Thinking | 17 | |
| 8 | Motivation and Emotion | 12 |
Below are the 8 chapters of NCERT Books Class 11 Psychology, each linked to the verified PDF on ncert.nic.in. Click any chapter title to open its official PDF.
Chapter 1: What is Psychology?
This chapter explains why psychology is called a science, describes its nature and scope, and introduces different branches of psychology such as clinical, developmental and organisational psychology.
Chapter 2: Methods of Enquiry in Psychology
It walks through how psychologists collect data using observation, the experimental method, correlational research and the case study method, along with the tools used to measure behaviour.
Chapter 3: Human Development
It traces growth from the prenatal stage through infancy, childhood and adolescence, explaining the physical, cognitive and social changes at each stage.
Chapter 4: Sensory, Attentional and Perceptual Processes
It covers how the senses register stimuli, how attention selects information, and how the brain organises raw sensory input into meaningful perception.
Chapter 5: Learning
It builds on classical conditioning, operant conditioning and observational learning to explain how behaviour changes through experience.
Chapter 6: Human Memory
It explains the three stages of memory — encoding, storage and retrieval — and why we forget, using the distinction between short-term and long-term memory.
Chapter 7: Thinking
It looks at how the mind uses concepts, reasoning and problem solving strategies, and how decision making and creativity work.
Chapter 8: Motivation and Emotion
It examines what drives behaviour through biological and psychological motives, and explains major theories of emotion along with ways to manage them.
How to Use This Book for Class 11 Psychology Revision
The NCERT Introduction to Psychology contains 137 pages across 8 chapters: Chapter 1 (18 pages) + Chapter 2 (21 pages) + Chapter 3 (20 pages) + Chapter 4 (17 pages) + Chapter 5 (18 pages) + Chapter 6 (14 pages) + Chapter 7 (17 pages) + Chapter 8 (12 pages) = 137 pages total.
Use this page count to plan your revision. At 15 pages a day, you can read the full book in about 9 days for a first pass; at 25 pages a day, a faster second read takes about 6 days before the exam.
- Read the chapter: Open the official PDF and read one chapter at a time, making a simple list of the heading names and bold key terms (like “classical conditioning”, “perception”, “long-term memory”) as you go.
- Mark important concepts: Use the chapter blurbs above to spot which terms are core to each chapter, then find and highlight them in the PDF. This reinforces scanning skills needed in MCQ sections of exams.
- Attempt the textbook questions: Most NCERT chapters end with questions. Work through them without looking at answers first, because CBSE exam questions often mirror the textbook’s phrasing and difficulty level.
- Revisit memory and thinking chapters: Chapters 6 and 7 carry the most definitions and processes (encoding, retrieval, reasoning, problem solving). Spend extra time on these two before the exam.
Common mistake: Students often download a Psychology PDF from a search engine result without checking whether it is the current session’s edition. Older PDFs may have been reformatted, missing pages, or different page numbers. Before you print or cite a page number in an exam answer, compare the file size and total page count (137 pages) shown in the table above. If your PDF shows 130 pages or is dated from a previous year, download it again from the official ncert.nic.in links above.
Related Class 11 Psychology Resources on LearnCBSE
Once you’ve reviewed the textbook, explore the wider Class 11 Psychology study hub for psychology notes and summaries. You can also browse the full Class 11 NCERT textbook collection if you’re studying other subjects. If you’re planning ahead to Class 12, the Class 12 Psychology NCERT book builds on these concepts, so bookmark it for later reference.
FAQs on NCERT Class 11 Psychology Book
Is the NCERT Class 11 Psychology textbook rationalised for the current session?
No. The verified registry shows that all 8 chapters of Introduction to Psychology remain in the current edition. No chapters have been dropped or rationalised, so you are safe to study the entire book without worrying about missing content.
How many chapters are there in the NCERT Class 11 Psychology book?
There are 8 chapters in total. They cover psychology as a science, research methods, human development, sensory processes and perception, learning, memory, thinking, and motivation and emotion.
How can I check if my NCERT Psychology PDF is the latest edition?
Count the total pages in your PDF file. The current verified edition has 137 pages across all 8 chapters. If your PDF shows a different total (e.g. 130 or 140 pages), it is likely an older or unofficial copy. Always download from the official links in the table above or directly from ncert.nic.in.
Does CBSE prescribe any book other than Introduction to Psychology for Class 11?
The verified registry covers only the official NCERT textbook Introduction to Psychology. For any alternative prescribed texts or supplementary books, refer to the official CBSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus document on cbse.gov.in.
Are the NCERT Class 11 Psychology chapter PDFs available in Hindi medium?
The chapter registry verified here covers the English-medium edition. Hindi-medium availability is not confirmed in this registry. Check the official NCERT portal (ncert.nic.in) to browse regional-language editions if needed.
Reference: NCERT Class 11 Psychology textbook Introduction to Psychology, official edition on ncert.nic.in, chapter PDFs verified 11 July 2026.