CBSE Class 11 Entrepreneurship Syllabus (2026-27)
The CBSE Class 11 Entrepreneurship Syllabus for the 2026-27 session outlines a comprehensive curriculum designed to instill an entrepreneurial spirit. The syllabus is divided into seven units, covering the concept and functions of entrepreneurship, the role and characteristics of an entrepreneur, and the entrepreneurial journey from idea generation to business plan execution. It further delves into entrepreneurship as a driver of innovation and problem-solving, understanding market dynamics, business finance, and arithmetic, and effective resource mobilization. The theory paper carries 70 marks, while the project work accounts for 30 marks, totaling 100. Key competencies emphasized include vision, decision-making, critical thinking, motivation, and adaptability.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Entrepreneurship |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Subject Code 066) CLASS XI (2026-27)
Rationale
School curriculum is a dynamic process. It continuously evolves itself reflecting the needs and aspirations of learners. In recent times, our society is influenced by knowledge creation and technological advancements. Competencies affecting Innovation and creativity have become important in all walks of life, including business context. This makes entrepreneurship education even more important for enhancing quality of life.
Entrepreneurship plays an influential role in the economic growth and development of the country. As the world economy is changing so is the dynamism of the business world. The aim of this course is to instill and kindle the spirit of Entrepreneurship amongst students. The idea of this course is to create "job providers rather than job seekers".
Objectives:
- To develop Entrepreneurial mindset among Higher Secondary School children.
To encourage school children to opt for self-employment as a viable option for earning dignified means of living.
To enable students to appreciate the dynamic changes happening in the economy.
To acquaint the students about the role of Entrepreneurship in the growth and economic development of the nation.
To promote Entrepreneurship as life-skills to improve quality of life, skills of creation and management of entrepreneurial pursuits.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP (Subject Code 066) CLASS-XI (2026-27) Theory Paper
Time: 3 hours
Maximum marks: 70
- No. Unit Marks
Unit 1 Entrepreneurship: Concept and Functions 15
Unit 2 An Entrepreneur Unit 3 Entrepreneurial Journey Unit 4 Entrepreneurship as and Innovation 20
Problem Solving Unit 5 Understanding the Market 15
Unit 6 Business Finance and Arithmetic Unit 7 Resource Mobilization 20
PROJECT WORK 30
Total 100
COURSE CONTENT
Unit 1: Entrepreneurship: Concept and Functions Competencies- Vision, Decision making, Logical, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Managing Skills Contents Learning Outcomes
- Entrepreneurship Concept, After going through this unit, the student/ Functions and Need learner would be able to:
- Why Entrepreneurship for You • Understand the concept of Entrepreneurship Myths about Entrepreneurship
- Advantage and Limitations of Entrepreneur Entrepreneurship
- • Process of Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship in our economy
- Entrepreneurship The Indian • Assess how entrepreneurship can Scenario help shape one's career
- State the myths, advantages and limitations of Entrepreneurship
- Discuss the steps in the process of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial activity in India Unit 2: An Entrepreneur Competencies: Need Achievement, Motivation, Ethics, opportunity seeking, Passion, Independence Contents Learning Outcomes
- Why be an Entrepreneur After going through this unit, the student/ learner would be able to: Types of Entrepreneurs
- Understand the motivation to become an
- Competencies and characteristics entrepreneur
- Entrepreneurial Values, Attitudes and • Differentiate between various types of Motivation entrepreneurs
- Intrapreneur: Meaning and Importance • Explain the competencies of an Entrepreneur
- Appreciate the importance of Ethical Entrepreneurship Appreciate the difference between Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur
Unit 3: Entrepreneurship Journey Competencies: Scanning the environment; Information seeking; creativity; Innovativeness; divergent thinking; Perseverance Contents Learning Outcomes
- Idea generation. After going through this unit, the student/ learner would be able to: Feasibility Study and opportunity
assessment • Understand ways of idea generation.
Business Plan: meaning, purpose and • Discuss the concept of types of feasibility
elements study Execution of Business Plan • Draft a basic business plan
Understand the reasons for success and
failure of business plan
Unit 4: Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving Competencies: Risk taking; Determination; Initiative; problem solving ability; Adaptability to changing technologies Contents Learning Outcomes
- Entrepreneurs as problem solvers After going through this unit, the student/ learner would be able to:
- Innovations and Entrepreneurial
Ventures – Global and Indian Understand the role of entrepreneurs as
problem solvers lacktrian Role of Technology – E-commerce and Social Media lacktrian Appreciate the role of global and Indian
innovations in entrepreneurial ventures
lacktrian Social Entrepreneurship - Concept Understand the use of technology and
digitization for new businesses.
Discuss the concept of social
entrepreneurship
Frequently asked questions
What is the main objective of the Entrepreneurship course for Class 11?
The main objective is to instill and kindle the spirit of Entrepreneurship amongst students, aiming to create 'job providers rather than job seekers' and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
How is the Entrepreneurship syllabus structured for Class 11?
The syllabus is divided into seven units: Concept and Functions, An Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial Journey, Innovation and Problem Solving, Understanding the Market, Business Finance and Arithmetic, and Resource Mobilization.
What are the key competencies students will develop in this course?
Key competencies include vision, decision-making, logical and critical thinking, managing skills, need achievement, motivation, ethics, opportunity seeking, passion, independence, scanning the environment, creativity, innovativeness, risk-taking, determination, initiative, problem-solving ability, and adaptability.
What is the weightage of the theory paper and project work?
The theory paper carries 70 marks, and the project work carries 30 marks, totaling 100 marks for the subject.
What topics are covered under 'Entrepreneurship Journey'?
This unit covers idea generation, feasibility study and opportunity assessment, business plan (meaning, purpose, and elements), and the execution of the business plan.
What role does innovation play in the syllabus?
The unit 'Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving' focuses on entrepreneurs as problem solvers, global and Indian innovations in entrepreneurial ventures, the role of technology (e-commerce, social media), and social entrepreneurship.
CBSE Class 11 Entrepreneurship syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.