CBSE Class 11 Malayalam Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 11 Malayalam Syllabus for 2026-27 outlines the curriculum for the subject, with a total of 80 marks for the external examination and 20 marks for internal assessment. The syllabus is divided into four sections: Reading (10 marks), Creative Writing (10 marks), Grammar (10 marks), and Literature (50 marks). The Reading section includes unseen passage comprehension. Creative Writing covers essay writing on social, family, and school topics, and letter writing. The Grammar section focuses on applied grammar, including parts of speech, idioms, proverbs, and sentence correction. The Literature section, based on the prescribed book 'HIGHER SECONDARY MALAYALAM PLUS I' by Govt of Kerala SCERT, includes 5 prose lessons and 5 poetry lessons. The literature assessment comprises multiple-choice questions, short answer questions from both prose and poetry. Internal assessment includes pen paper tests, art integration projects, portfolio, and subject enrichment activities.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Malayalam |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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MALAYALAM SUBJECT CODE-112 Class XI 2026-27
Time: 3 Hrs
Total Marks: 80
- Reading Section:
10 Marks
Reading Comprehension of unseen Passage.
(Out of 12 very Short answer questions in the passage 10 should be attempted 1 marks each)
10 Marks
- Creative Writing Section:
- Essay Writing (topics related to social issues, family and school life)
(Out of Two topics, one should be attempted on 200 words)
- Letter writing (applications, letter to the editor of a Newspaper, Commercial Correspondence.)
10 Marks
- Grammar Section:
- Applied Grammar (based on the recommended books)
- Parts of speech, Idioms and Proverbs, Correction and Transformation of sentences (Out of 12 MCQs, 10 should be attempted,1 mark each)
- Literature Section – Prose and Poetry
50 Marks
PRESCRIBED BOOK:
HIGHER SECONDARY MALAYALAM PLUS I,
GOVT OF KERALA SCERT (2016 EDITION)
- MCQ section: 12 Questions from Poem and Prose 10 should be attempted,2 marks each
20 Marks
- Short answer questions: Out of 6 questions each from Prose & poetry
5 each should be attempted from both 30 Marks
PROSE: 05 LESSONS
- ORMAYUDE NJARAMBU (P.12)
- VERUKAL NASHTAPEDUTHUNNAVAR (P.23)
- SASTRAKRIYA (P.103)
- LATHIYUM VEDIYUNDAYUM (P.73)
POEM: 05 LESSONS
- KELKKUNNUNDO (P.53)
- SANDARSANAM (P.9)
- OONNJALIL (P.65)
- PEELIKKANNUKAL (P.85)
- SAMKRAMANAM (P.100)
- ANUKAMPA (P.89)
Internal Assessment: Pen paper tests, Art integration Projects, Portfolio, Subject enrichment activities 20 Marks
CLASS XI
Time: 3 Hrs
Total Marks: 80
The question paper is divided into Four sections
Section A Reading, Comprehension
Section B Creative writing
Marks 10 Marks 10 Section C Grammar Marks 10 Section D Literature Marks 50
PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER
Sectio Topics Type of No. of Marks Total G.TOT
Α Comprehension unseen passage 12 V.S.A.Q 10X1 10 10
Creative writing В Essay writing 2 L.A.Q. 1X5=5 5 10
Letter Writing 1 L.A.Q. 1X5=5 5
Grammar Transformation C of Sentences Idioms, 12 1x10 10 10
Proverbs, Sentence V.S.A.Q correction Literature Prose & Poetry Prose 12 M.C. 2x10=20 20
D Poetry 6 Q. <math>3x5=15</math> 15 50
6 S.A. <math>3x5=15</math> 15 Q S.A.Q
Total: 80+20-100
Internal Assessment: 20
Frequently asked questions
What is the total marks for the CBSE Class 11 Malayalam exam?
The total marks for the external examination in CBSE Class 11 Malayalam is 80, with an additional 20 marks for internal assessment, making it a total of 100 marks.
What are the main sections of the Malayalam syllabus?
The syllabus is divided into four main sections: Reading, Creative Writing, Grammar, and Literature.
What type of writing is included in the Creative Writing section?
The Creative Writing section includes essay writing on topics related to social issues, family, and school life, as well as letter writing, which covers applications, letters to the editor, and commercial correspondence.
Which book is prescribed for the Literature section?
The prescribed book for the Literature section is 'HIGHER SECONDARY MALAYALAM PLUS I' by Govt of Kerala SCERT (2016 edition).
How are the Literature marks distributed?
The Literature section carries 50 marks, including multiple-choice questions from prose and poetry, and short answer questions from both prose and poetry.
What does the Grammar section cover?
The Grammar section focuses on applied grammar, including parts of speech, idioms and proverbs, and correction and transformation of sentences.
CBSE Class 11 Malayalam syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.