CBSE Class 11 Tamil Syllabus 2026-27
The CBSE Class 11 Tamil Syllabus for the 2026-27 session outlines the curriculum for the subject, divided into five sections: Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Main Course Book, Non-Detail, and Creative Writing. The Reading Comprehension section includes two unseen passages. The Grammar section covers error correction, specific Tamil phonetic differences, and sentence structure. The Main Course Book focuses on poetry and prose comprehension, with both short and long answer questions. The Non-Detail section assesses understanding of specific units (2, 3, 4, and 6) through essay and character sketch questions. Creative Writing includes letter writing, interviews, and essay composition. The syllabus specifies the textbook 'Pothu Tamil, Melnilai Irandaam Aandu for class XI'. The total marks for the examination are 80.
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| Board | CBSE |
|---|---|
| Class | 11 |
| Subject | Tamil |
| Session | 2026-27 |
| Language | English |
| Type | Syllabus |
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TAMIL SUBJECT CODE:106 CLASS -XI (2026- 2027)
Time: 3 hours Max. Marks: 80
SECTION: A - READING COMPREHENSION (10 Marks) 1,2 Two Unseen passage (10 Marks) (MCQ-5m, SA –5m) 10
SECTION: B - Grammar (12 Marks). (MCQ) Correction of Errors (ல), (ள), (忏) differences 3 (<u></u>ந), (60T), (60T) differences 3
<math>(\Pi)</math>, <math>(\Omega)</math>, differences 4 Vallinam Migum Idangal 3
Write Examples Tan vinai, Pira vinai, Cey vinai, Ceyappattu vinai, Udanpattu vinai,
Edhirmarai vinai, Ner Kootru, Ayar Kootru, Tani Vakkiyam, Todar
5 Vakkiyam and Kalavai Vakkiyam. 3
Choose the correct sentence Orumai panmai mayakkam ,Thinai mayakkam, Paal mayakkam ,peyar 6 marapu .Vinai marapu , pechu vazhakku, vazhaa Nilaikal. 3
SECTION: C - MAIN COURSE BOOK (31 Marks) Poetry Comprehension 7 [From the Textbook] <math>1(5x1) = 5</math>
Prose Comprehension 8 [From the Textbook] <math>1(5x1) = 5</math>
9 Poetry Short answer <math display="inline">2 \times 3 = 6</math>
10 Prose Long Answer 3 ×5 =15
SECTION: D - NON-DETAIL (12 Marks)
11 Non-detail Essay Long Answer <math>1x7 = 7</math>
12 Character sketch Long Answer <math>1x5 = 5</math>
Non-detailed Text (Unit 2, 3,4 and 6)
- Yanai Doctor
- Vaadi vaasal
- Ithazhalar Bharathi
- Isaithamilar Iruvar
SECTION: E CREATIVE WRITING (15 Marks)
13 Letter Writing Paarattu Nigalchikku Alaippu, Vinnappam and Muraiyeettuk Kadithangal and Uravumurai Kadithangal <math>1x6 = 6</math>
14 Ner Kaanal (Karpanai) <math>1x3 = 3</math>
15 Composition (General Essay ) <math>1x6 = 6</math>
TOTAL MARKS 80
XI TAMIL (106) TEXT BOOK PORTIONS Unit (Iyal ) Numbers and Titles ( Prose)
- Iyarkai Velanmai
- Malai Itapeyarkal – oor Ayvu
- Tamilaga kalvi varalaru
- Kalathai Vendra Kalai
Unit (Iyal) Numbers and Titles (Poetry) (Unit 2,3,4 and 6) 2 I. Ethili Kuruvikal
- Kaaviyam III.Thirumalai Murugan Pallu
- Ainguru Nooru
- ١. Kavadi Chindu
- Kurunthogai
- Purananooru IV Thirukural
- ١. Pillai Kudam
- Nattrinai
- Tholkappiyam- cirappu Paayira Urai vilakka Paadal
- Ι. Aathmanam Kavithaigal
- KutralaKuravanji
- Thiruchazhal
Unit (Iyal) Numbers and Titles (Non-detailed) (Unit 2,3,4
and 6
- Yanai Doctor
- Vaadi vaasal
- Ithazhalar Bharathi
- Isaithamilar Iruvar Prescribed TextBook
Pothu Tamil, Melnilai Irandaam Aandu for class XI (First edition -2019) Content Creation by State Council of Educational Research and Training - Tamilnadu Arasu Printing & publishing by Tamil Nadu Textbook and Educational Services Corporation.
Design of Question Paper Class XI - (2026-2027)
Sections Topic Type of No. of Marks Total
Questions Questions
SECTION: A - READING COMPREHENSION (10 Marks) 1.Unseen Passage MCQ 5 5 x 1 5
SEC A 2.Unseen Passage SA 5 5 x 1 5
SECTION: B - Grammar (12 Marks). (MCQ)
- Correction of Errors MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
SEC B 4. Vallinam mikumitam MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
5.Choose correct Example MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
6.Choose the correct Sentence MCQ 5 3 x 1 3
SECTION: C - MAIN COURSE BOOK (31 Marks)
- Poetry Comprehension MCQ 5 5 x 1 5
SEC C 8. Prose Comprehension SA 5 5 x 1 5
- Poetry short Answer SA 4 2x3 6
10Prose long Answer LA 5 3x5 15
SECTION: D - NON-DETAIL (12 Marks) 11.Non-detail Essay LA 3 1 X7 7
SEC D 12.Character sketch LA 2 1X5 5
SECTION: E CREATIVE WRITING (15 Marks) 13.Letter Writing LA 2 IX6 6
SEC E 14.Nerkaanal (Interview) SA 1X3 3
15.Composition (General LA 3 1X6 6
Essay) TOTAL 80
Frequently asked questions
What is the total mark for the Class 11 Tamil exam?
The total marks for the Class 11 Tamil examination is 80.
Which textbook is prescribed for Class 11 Tamil?
The prescribed textbook is 'Pothu Tamil, Melnilai Irandaam Aandu for class XI'.
What are the main sections of the Tamil syllabus?
The main sections are Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Main Course Book, Non-Detail, and Creative Writing.
How are marks distributed in the Reading Comprehension section?
The Reading Comprehension section is worth 10 marks and includes two unseen passages, one with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and another with Short Answer (SA) questions.
What topics are covered under Grammar?
Grammar includes Correction of Errors, differences in phonetic sounds (ல, ள, ழ; ந, ண, ன; ற, ர), Vallinam Migum Idangal, various verb forms, sentence types, and grammatical concepts like Mayakkam and Marabu.
Which units are included in the Non-Detail section?
The Non-Detail section covers Units 2, 3, 4, and 6, specifically 'Yanai Doctor', 'Vaadi vaasal', 'Ithazhalar Bharathi', and 'Isaithamilar Iruvar'.
What types of questions are asked in the Main Course Book section?
The Main Course Book section includes Poetry and Prose Comprehension with MCQs and SA questions, and Prose Long Answer questions.
CBSE Class 11 Tamil syllabus 2026-27. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.