CBSE Class 11 Home Science Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 11 Home Science syllabus 2026-27 carries subject code 064 and divides the 100 marks equally across theory and practicals into a 70-mark written exam and a 30-mark practical assessment. Verified against the official CBSE curriculum document on 2026-07-13, this page maps out the exact unit-wise weightage, the question paper design, and the verified changes for the current academic session.
CBSE Class 11 Home Science Syllabus 2026-27: Subject Code, Theory and Practical Split
Home Science (Subject Code 064) spans five domains: Foods and Nutrition, Human Development and Family Studies, Fabric and Apparel, Resource Management, and Communication and Extension. For the 2026-27 session, the grand total is 100 marks, split into a 70-mark theory paper and a 30-mark practical exam (NCERT, p. 3).
The theory exam runs for 3 hours. Class 11 keeps the focal points as self, family, and home, building the foundation for Class 12, which shifts focus to work and careers.
Course Structure: Class 11 Home Science Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
The 70 theory marks rest across five units. Unit II carries the highest weightage at 23 marks, making it the core of the exam. The remaining units hold 15 marks each, except for the brief introductory Unit I.
| S. No. | Units | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction to Home Science | 02 |
| 2. | Understanding oneself: Adolescence | 23 |
| 3. | Understanding Family, Community and Society | 15 |
| 4. | Childhood | 15 |
| 5. | Adulthood | 15 |
| Theory | 70 | |
| Practical | 30 | |
| Grand Total | 100 |
Chapter-wise study material for every unit above:
| Ch. | Chapter | Study material |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | Coming soon |
| 3 | Food, Nutrition, Health And Fitness | Coming soon |
| 4 | Management Of Resources | Coming soon |
| 5 | Fabrics Around Us | Coming soon |
| 6 | Media And Communication Technology | Coming soon |
| 2 | Our Apparel | Coming soon |
| 4 | Care And Maintenance Of Fabrics | Coming soon |
Class 11 Home Science Exam Pattern and Question Paper Design
The 3-hour theory paper tests three cognitive levels. The official question paper design allocates 40% weightage to knowledge and understanding, while application and higher-order thinking skills each carry 30% (NCERT, p. 25).
| S. No. | Typology of Questions | Total Marks | % Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Knowledge and Understanding based (terms, concepts, principles, identify, define, explain, interpret) | 28 | 40% |
| 2. | Application based (apply knowledge to new situations, solve problems, provide examples) | 21 | 30% |
| 3. | High Order (Analysis, Evaluation, Creativity – appraise, justify, predict, classify, integrate) | 21 | 30% |
| Total | 70 | 100% |
The difficulty split is balanced to test different levels of preparation:
- Easy: 20% of the paper
- Average: 60% of the paper
- Difficult: 20% of the paper
The official document confirms an internal choice of 30% across the exam, giving students flexibility to attempt questions they are confident about.
Practical Exam Scheme and Internal Assessment for Home Science
The 30-mark practical exam evaluates hands-on application of the five domains. The exam directly maps to specific lab activities, with healthy snack preparation carrying the highest weightage at 7 marks and file work taking another 5 marks (NCERT, p. 13).
| S.No. | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Observe developmental norms (Physical, Motor, Language, Social and Emotional) birth to three years. OR List and discuss 4-5 areas of agreement and disagreement with: a) Mother b) Father c) Siblings/Friends d) Teacher | 5 |
| 2. | Preparation of healthy snacks for an adolescent. | 7 |
| 3. | Plan a budget for a given situation/purpose. | 3 |
| 4. | Prepare a time plan for yourself. | 3 |
| 5. | Relationship of fibre properties to their usage (thermal, flammability, moisture, comfort). OR Prepare one care label of any garment | 5 |
| 6. | File Work | 5 |
| 7. | Viva | 2 |
| Total | 30 |
The prescribed textbook for lab work is Human Ecology and Family Sciences (For Class XI): Part I and Part II. Students must prepare the practical file throughout the year, as it contributes 5 marks to the final practical total.
What Changed in the Syllabus: Deletions and Updates for 2026-27
A common concern is whether chapters were dropped or rationalised. The official CBSE Class 11 Home Science syllabus 2026-27 document specifies no deletions for the current session (NCERT, p. 11). All five units and their respective chapters remain intact.
However, the curriculum includes a specific note for students and teachers: “Wherever required latest data/figures to be used” and “Latest RDA’s to be used.” This means while the chapter structure is unchanged, any data-heavy questions—especially in Food, Nutrition, and Health—must use the most current Recommended Dietary Allowances and statistics available.
Unit Outline: What to Study in Class 11 Home Science
The syllabus is divided into five units covering individual development, family dynamics, and resource management. Here is the chapter breakdown for each unit to help you plan your study schedule.
Unit I: Introduction to Home Science
- Introduction to Home Science
Unit II: Understanding oneself: Adolescence
- Understanding the Self (What makes me ‘I’?, Development and Characteristics, Influences on Identity)
- Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness
- Management of Resources
- Fabric Around us
- Media and Communication Technology
Unit III: Understanding Family, Community and Society
- Concerns and needs in diverse contexts:
- A. Nutrition, Health and Hygiene
- B. Resources Availability and Management
Unit IV: Childhood
- Nutrition, Health and Well-being
- Our Apparel
Unit V: Adulthood
- Financial Management and planning
- Care and Maintenance of fabrics
Class 11 Grading Scale
CBSE uses an absolute grading system for Class 11 school exams, unlike the positional grading used in Class 12. This means your grade depends on the marks you score against a fixed range, not on how others performed. The 100-mark total for Home Science translates to grades as follows (NCERT, p. 13):
| Mark Range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 91-100 | A1 |
| 81-90 | A2 |
| 71-80 | B1 |
| 61-70 | B2 |
| 51-60 | C1 |
| 41-50 | C2 |
| 33-40 | D |
| 32 and below | Essential Repeat |
You need at least 33 marks out of 100 to pass and earn the minimum Grade D. You can read more about CBSE assessment schemes on the official CBSE academic website. For broader preparation, check out our complete Class 11 notes or explore Home Science notes on our site.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Class 11 Home Science Syllabus
Is there any deleted portion in the CBSE Class 11 Home Science syllabus 2026-27?
No. The official 2026-27 document specifies no deleted chapters or topics. However, it instructs students to use the latest data and Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) wherever required.
What is the subject code for Class 11 Home Science, and what is the theory/practical split?
The subject code is 064. The total of 100 marks splits into 70 marks for the 3-hour theory exam and 30 marks for the practical exam.
How many marks are allocated to the practical file and viva in the Home Science practical exam?
The practical file carries 5 marks, and the viva voce carries 2 marks out of the 30-mark practical total. The highest-scoring practical task is healthy snack preparation at 7 marks.
What are the passing marks for Class 11 Home Science as per the CBSE grading system?
Class 11 follows an absolute grading scale. A student needs to score at least 33 out of 100 marks to pass, which corresponds to Grade D. Scores of 32 and below are marked as Essential Repeat.
Reference: CBSE Class 11 Home Science curriculum document, session as stated on cbseacademic.nic.in.