NEB Class 11 syllabus
The National Examination Board (NEB) of Nepal has replaced traditional streams (Science, Management, Humanities, etc.) with a choice-based curriculum. For Class 11, every student must study a total of 6 subjects. This consists of 3 Compulsory Subjects (English, Nepali, and Social Studies/Mathematics) and 3 Optional Subjects chosen from four specific groups. The total credit hour required for Grade 11 is 27.
If you are stepping into higher secondary education in Nepal after your SEE, you are entering a completely revamped education system. The Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) has eliminated the rigid “Science” and “Management” boundaries, giving you the power to customize your education.
Want to study Computer Science alongside Economics? You can! Want to pair Physics with Sociology? The new NEB Class 11 syllabus allows it.
In this ultimate pillar guide, we will break down the exact subjects you need to take, their specific CDC course codes, and how the NEB will grade your final board exams.
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Course Overview: NEB Class 11
| Feature | Details |
| Board | National Examination Board (NEB), Nepal |
| Total Subjects Required | 6 Subjects (3 Compulsory + 3 Optional) |
| Total Credit Hours | 27 Credit Hours |
| Stream System | No strict streams (Choice-based groups) |
| Evaluation Method | 75% Written Board Exam + 25% Internal Assessment |
Part 1: Class 11 Compulsory Subjects
Regardless of what career path you choose, the CDC mandates that every single student across Nepal must take these three core subjects.
| S.N. | Subject Name | Subject Code | Credit Hours |
| 1 | Nepali | Nep. 001 | 3 |
| 2 | English | Eng. 003 | 4 |
| 3 | Social Studies & Life Skills OR Mathematics | Sol. 005 / Mat. 007 | 5 |
Important Note: You must choose either Social Studies or Mathematics as your third compulsory subject. Students aiming for Engineering, IT, or pure Medical fields usually choose Mathematics (Mat. 007). Students focusing on Business, Law, or Humanities generally opt for Social Studies (Sol. 005).
Part 2: Class 11 Optional Subjects (Choose Any 3)
To complete your 6-subject requirement, you must select three optional subjects. The rule is simple: You can only pick ONE subject from each group.
Group I (Option I)
- Physics [Phy. 101]
- Accounting [Acc. 103]
- Rural Development [Rud. 105]
- Jurisprudence and Legal Theories [Jlt. 107]
- Psychology [Psy. 119]
- History [His. 121]
Group II (Option II)
- Biology [Bio. 201]
- Business Studies [Bus. 215]
- Education and Development [Ed. 203]
- Geography [Geo. 205]
- Sociology [Soc. 211]
- Political Science [Pol. 219]
- Procedural Law [Prl. 207]
Group III (Option III)
- Chemistry [Che. 301]
- Economics [Eco. 303]
- Marketing [Mar. 307]
- Computer Science [Com. 231]
- Tourism and Mountaineering Studies [Tms. 305]
Group IV (Option IV)
- Mathematics (Optional) [Mat. 401]
- Business Mathematics [Bmt. 405]
- Environment Science [Ens. 413]
- General Law [Gel. 415]
- Finance [Fin. 417]
- Applied Mathematics [Ama. 403]
(Note: Each optional subject carries 5 Credit Hours. If you are highly ambitious, the CDC allows you to pick a 4th optional subject from the remaining group as an extra-credit course, but this is entirely optional).
Grading and Evaluation System (GPA)
The National Examination Board evaluates Class 11 students using a Letter Grading System based on a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) scale.
For almost all subjects (except pure practical subjects), the marks are divided as follows:
- Written Exam (Board Assessment): 75 Marks
- Internal Assessment (College Level): 25 Marks (Includes practicals, project reports, class presentations, and terminal exam performance).
The Passing Rule (NG System):
To successfully pass Class 11, you must score a minimum of 35% in the written exam (which translates to a ‘D’ grade or 1.6 GPA) AND 40% in your internal practical assessment (‘C’ grade). If you fail to hit that 35% mark in the written theory paper, your transcript will show an NG (Non-Graded).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are there still Science and Management streams in Class 11?
Officially, no. The NEB has removed rigid streams. You simply enroll in Class 11 and build your own track. For example, picking Physics, Chemistry, and Biology replicates the old “Science stream,” while picking Accounting, Economics, and Business Studies replicates “Management.”
2. Can I study Computer Science if I take Biology?
Yes! Because Biology is in Group II and Computer Science is in Group III, you can easily select and study both subjects at the same time.
3. What happens if I get an ‘NG’ (Non-Graded) in Class 11?
If you receive an ‘NG’ in up to two subjects, you can take a Grade Increment (Supplementary) exam a few months after the results are published. If you get NG in more than two subjects, you will have to wait for the next year’s regular exams.
4. Is it mandatory to take Mathematics in Class 11?
No, Mathematics is not mandatory for everyone. You are given a choice for your third compulsory subject: you can either study ‘Social Studies and Life Skills’ OR ‘Mathematics’. Choose based on your future university degree goals!
