CBSE Class 11 NCC Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 11 2026-27 Syllabus

CBSE Class 11 NCC Session 2026-27. This syllabus, worth 70 marks, is structured into Common Subjects and Specialized Subjects, with cadets choosing between Army, Navy, or Air Force specializations. Common Subjects cover essential areas like The NCC, National Integration, Drill, Weapon Training, Personality Development, Disaster Management, Social Awareness, Health and Hygiene, Adventure Training, and Environmental Awareness. The specialized tracks offer in-depth learning: Army cadets explore the Armed Forces, Map Reading, Field Craft, Military History, and Communication. Navy cadets focus on Naval Orientation, Communication, Seamanship, Rigging, Boat Work, Ship and Boat Modelling, and Search and Rescue. Air Force cadets delve into General Service Knowledge, Principles of Flight, Airmanship, Aero Engines, Airframes, Instruments, Aircraft Particulars, and Aero-modelling. The overall aim is to foster discipline, leadership, and vital knowledge for national defense and service.

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BoardCBSE
Class11
SubjectNCC
Session2026-27
LanguageEnglish
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NATIONAL CADET CORPS (N.C.C) – (Subject Code 076) Class XI (2026-27)

Max Marks - 70

Common Subjects

Unit-1: The NCC

  • Aims and Objectives of NCC
  • Organization and Training and NCC Song
  • Incentives Unit-2: National Integration and Awareness
  • National Integration: Importance and Necessity
  • Freedom Struggle and Nationalist Movement in India Unit-3: Drill Foot Drill
  • Arm Drill Unit-4: Weapon Training
  • Characteristics of a rifle and its ammunition
  • Stripping, assembling, care and cleaning of 22 Rifle
  • Loading, cocking and unloading
  • Different positions for holding and aiming Unit-5: Personality Development and Leadership Introduction to Personality development
  • Communication skills
  • Leadership traits
  • Time management Unit-6: Disaster Management and Civil Affairs Types of Emergencies and Natural Disasters
  • Assistance during natural and other calamities: Floods, Cyclones, Earthquakes, Accidents Unit-7: Social Awareness Community Development
  • Basics of Social Service and its needs
  • Contribution of youth towards social welfare
  • Civic responsibilities Unit-8: Health and Hygiene
  • Hygiene and sanitation
  • Infectious and contagious diseases and its prevention Unit-9: Adventure and Obstacle Training Obstacle training Unit-10: Environment Awareness and Conservation
  • Natural resources – conservation and management
  • Water conservation and rain water harvesting

Specialized Subject (Army)

Unit 1: Armed Forces

Aim: To acquaint cadets with the Armed Forces

Scope: Introductory and general information about the Armed Forces

Basic organization of Armed Forces

Organization of the Army

Unit 2: Map Reading

Aim: To teach cadets elementary map reading

Scope: Basic understanding of map sheets and map reading instruments and development of capability to use them to carry out simple map reading

Introduction to types of Maps and conventional signs

  • Scales and grid system
  • Topographical forms and technical terms
  • Types of bearings and use of service protractor
  • Prismatic compass and its use and GPS

Unit -3 Field Craft and Battle Craft

Aim: To teach cadets elementary field craft and battle craft Scope:

Basic field craft and battle craft

Judging distance

  • Description of ground

Unit-6: Communication

Aim: To introduce cadets to the latest trends in the field of communications Scope:

Types of communications and future trends

  • Types of communication
  • Characteristics of wireless technology (mobile, Wi-Fi etc.)

Unit-5: Military History

Aim: To provide knowledge of renowned Military Generals, PVCs and Indo-Pak Wars

Scope: Introduction to biographies, famous Indian battles and gallantry awards

Biographies of renowned generals (Carriappa/ Manekshaw)

Unit-6: Communication

Aim: To introduce cadets to the latest trends in the field of communications Scope:

Types of communications and future trends

Types of communication

  • Characteristics of wireless technology (mobile, Wi-Fi etc.)

Specialized Subject (Navy)

Unit-1: Naval Orientation and service subjects

Aim: To impart basic knowledge about Navy

Scope: Basic knowledge, history, current organization and role of different branches

  • History of the Navy – pre and post-independence, gallantry award winners
  • Organization of the Navy, NHQ, commands and fleets
  • Types of War ships and role
  • Rank of officers and sailors and their equivalent in other services

Unit-2: Naval Communication Aim: To impart basic knowledge about naval communication Scope: To impart basic knowledge about naval communication, semaphore and wearing of flags <math>\bullet</math> Introduction to modern naval communication, purpose and principles Unit-3: Seamanship Aim: To impart basic knowledge about navigation Scope: Basic navigation tactics and methods Parts of Anchor, cable and its identification Unit-4: Rigging Aim: To impart basic knowledge about ropes, rigging and shackles Scope: Basic rope work and introduction to ropes, bends and hitches Types of ropes and breaking strength – stowing, maintenance and securing

  • Practical bends and hitches Unit-5: Boat Work

Aim: To impart basic knowledge about boats and its parts and steering of boats Scope: Introduction to boats and its parts including steering of boats and boat pulling

  • Parts of a boat and parts of an oar
  • Instructions on boat pulling Unit-6: Ship and Boat Modeling

Aim: To impart basic knowledge about ship modelling to the cadets Scope: To impart basic knowledge about ship construction and boat modelling

  • Principles of Ship Modelling Unit-7: Search and Rescue

Aim: To impart basic knowledge about search and rescue Scope: To impart knowledge about SAR organization and role of Coast Guard SAR Organization in the Indian Ocean

Specialized Subject (Air Force)

Unit-1: General Service Knowledge Aim: To impart basic knowledge of IAF Scope: History and Organization of IAF

  • Development of Aviation History of IAF Unit-2: Principles of Flight Aim: To introduce principles of flight

Scope: To impart knowledge about basic principles on which aviation is based Laws of Motion Glossary of Terms Unit-3: Airmanship Aim: To introduce the concept of airmanship Score: Airfield layout, Rules of the air, ATC procedures and basics of aviation medicine

  • Airfield Layout
  • Rules of the Air
  • Circuit Procedure

Unit-4: Aero Engines Aim: To introduce basic knowledge of aero engines Scope: Introduction to aero engines Unit-5: Air frames Aim: To introduce basic structure of an aircraft Scope: Introduction to various aircraft controls and landing gear

  • Aircraft Controls
  • Landing Gear Unit-6: Instruments

Aim: To provide knowledge of aircraft instruments Scope: To teach basics about flight instrumentsBasic flight instruments Unit 7:AircraftParticulars Aim: To provide knowledge of aircraft Instruments Scope: Knowledge about the aircraft to be flown including checks and procedures

  • Aircraft particular type specific Unit-8: Aero-modeling Aim: To provide knowledge about aero modelling

Scope: History of aero modelling, materials used in different types of models

  • History of Aero-modelling
  • Types of aero-models

Frequently asked questions

What are the main components of the CBSE Class 11 NCC syllabus for 2026-27?

The syllabus includes Common Subjects such as The NCC, National Integration, Drill, Weapon Training, Personality Development, Disaster Management, Social Awareness, Health and Hygiene, Adventure Training, and Environment Awareness. It also offers Specialized Subjects for Army, Navy, or Air Force.

What topics are covered under the Specialized Subject for Army cadets?

The Army specialization includes topics like the Armed Forces, Map Reading, Field Craft and Battle Craft, Military History, and Communication.

What does the Specialized Subject for Navy cadets entail?

Navy specialization covers Naval Orientation, Naval Communication, Seamanship, Rigging, Boat Work, Ship and Boat Modelling, and Search and Rescue.

What are the key areas in the Specialized Subject for Air Force cadets?

Air Force specialization focuses on General Service Knowledge, Principles of Flight, Airmanship, Aero Engines, Airframes, Instruments, Aircraft Particulars, and Aero-modelling.

What is the maximum mark allocation for NCC in Class 11 for the 2026-27 session?

The maximum marks for the NCC subject in Class 11 for the 2026-27 session is 70.

Does the syllabus include practical aspects of NCC training?

Yes, the syllabus includes practical components like Drill (Foot Drill, Arm Drill), Weapon Training (stripping, assembling, care of rifle), Obstacle Training, and various practical aspects within the specialized subjects like boat pulling and aero-modelling.

CBSE Class 11 NCC syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.