NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF 2026-27 – Chapter-wise Free Download

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Summary

The NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF for 2026-27 has 14 chapters, from Sets to Probability, plus an Answers section and two appendices. Download each chapter free below, directly from the official NCERT website. For step-by-step answers, each chapter also links to eSaral's NCERT Solutions.

Class 11 Maths NCERT Solutions PDF – Chapter-wise Free Resources

NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF at a Glance

Detail

Information

Book name

Mathematics – Textbook for Class XI

Publisher

NCERT

Chapters

14

Extra sections

Answers, Appendix 1 (Infinite Series), Appendix 2 (Mathematical Modelling)

Session

2026-27 (Reprint 2026-27)

Used for

CBSE Class 11 school exams, JEE Main and JEE Advanced foundation

NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF – Chapter-wise Download (2026-27)

Click Book PDF to open the chapter on ncert.nic.in, or Solutions for eSaral's step-by-step answers to that chapter.

Chapter

Chapter Name

Solutions

1

Sets

Solutions

2

Relations and Functions

Solutions

3

Trigonometric Functions

Solutions

4

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Solutions

5

Linear Inequalities

Solutions

6

Permutations and Combinations

Solutions

7

Binomial Theorem

Solutions

8

Sequences and Series

Solutions

9

Straight Lines

Solutions

10

Conic Sections

Solutions

11

Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry

Solutions

12

Limits and Derivatives

Solutions

13

Statistics

Solutions

14

Probability

Solutions

Also in the book:

Hindi-medium students can use the Class 11 Maths NCERT book in Hindi.

NCERT Maths Class 11: What Each Chapter of the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF Covers

Ch

Chapter

Main topics

1

Sets

Representation of sets, empty, finite and infinite sets, subsets, Venn diagrams, operations on sets, complement

2

Relations and Functions

Cartesian product, relations, functions and their graphs

3

Trigonometric Functions

Angles in degrees and radians, trigonometric functions, sum and difference formulas

4

Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

Algebra of complex numbers, modulus and conjugate, Argand plane and polar form

5

Linear Inequalities

Inequalities and their algebraic and graphical solutions in one variable

6

Permutations and Combinations

Fundamental principle of counting, permutations, combinations

7

Binomial Theorem

Binomial theorem for positive integral indices

8

Sequences and Series

Sequences, series, geometric progression, relation between A.M. and G.M.

9

Straight Lines

Slope, forms of the equation of a line, distance of a point from a line

10

Conic Sections

Circle, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola

11

Introduction to Three Dimensional Geometry

Coordinate axes and planes in 3D, coordinates of a point, distance between two points

12

Limits and Derivatives

Intuitive idea of derivatives, limits, limits of trigonometric functions, derivatives

13

Statistics

Measures of dispersion — range, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation

14

Probability

Events, axiomatic approach to probability

Chapters Removed from the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF

The current NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF has 14 chapters. Older books and guides had 16. These two chapters are no longer in the book:

Removed chapter

Status in 2026-27

Principle of Mathematical Induction

Not in the book

Mathematical Reasoning

Not in the book

If your guide still has them, it follows the old syllabus. Check the latest CBSE Class 11 syllabus.

How to Use the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF

Concept clarity. Read the theory and every solved example before attempting the exercises. Many exercise questions use the same method as the examples.

Exercises and Miscellaneous Exercises. Solve every exercise, including the Miscellaneous Exercise at the end of each chapter, then check your working with eSaral's NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths.

Formulas. Keep one formula sheet per chapter. For trigonometry, use eSaral's trigonometry formulas for Class 11.

Practice beyond NCERT. For harder questions, move to NCERT Exemplar Class 11 Maths and revise with Class 11 Maths revision notes.

For JEE. Class 11 Maths is part of the JEE Main syllabus. Build concepts from the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF first, then practise JEE-level problems with JEE Main revision notes.

💡 Tip from eSaral Maths Faculty Chapters build on each other: Sets and Relations and Functions come before Limits and Derivatives, and Straight Lines comes before Conic Sections. Study the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF in chapter order the first time.

Other Class 11 NCERT Books

Along with the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF, download the other Class 11 books here:

Moving ahead? See the NCERT Class 12 Maths book PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters are in the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF for 2026-27?

There are 14 chapters, from Sets (Chapter 1) to Probability (Chapter 14). The book also has an Answers section and two appendices: Infinite Series and Mathematical Modelling.

Which chapters were removed from Class 11 Maths?

Principle of Mathematical Induction and Mathematical Reasoning are no longer in the book. That is why the current book has 14 chapters instead of 16.

Where can I download the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF for free?

Every chapter is free on ncert.nic.in. eSaral links all 14 chapters, the Answers and both appendices directly from NCERT on this page, so you can download only what you need.

Where can I find NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths?

eSaral's NCERT Solutions for Class 11 Maths has step-by-step solutions for all 14 chapters. Each chapter in the table above also links to its own Solutions page.

Is the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF enough for school exams?

For Class 11 school (annual) exams, the NCERT book is the main textbook. Solve all exercises, including the Miscellaneous Exercises, and revise the solved examples. For extra practice, use NCERT Exemplar.

Is NCERT Maths Class 11 enough for JEE Main?

NCERT builds the concepts, and many JEE Main topics — such as Permutations and Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Sequences and Series, Conic Sections and Limits — start in this book. For JEE, you also need harder problem practice. eSaral's JEE Main revision notes are a good next step after NCERT.

Which chapters do students usually find hardest?

Many students need extra practice in Conic Sections, because of its many standard forms, and in Limits and Derivatives, because it introduces calculus. Practising a few problems from each daily works better than long weekly sessions.

Is the NCERT Class 11 Maths Book PDF available in Hindi?

Yes. NCERT publishes the same book in Hindi as गणित, with the same 14 chapters. eSaral has a separate Class 11 Maths book in Hindi page.

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