CBSE Class 11 Urdu Elective Syllabus (Code: 003) 2026-27

URDU ELECTIVE CLASS XI (2026-27) (Code No. 003)

Background

The course of Urdu Elective is intended to give students a high level of competence in Urdu with an emphasis one the study of literary texts. The course will provide extensive exposure to a verity of rich texts of world literature as well as Indian writings in Urdu, including classics; develop sensitivity to the creative and imaginative use of Urdu and give a taste for reading with delight and discernment. The course is primarily designed to equip the students to pursue higher studies in Urdu language and Urdu literature at the college level.

Objectives

The general objectives at this stage are:

1. to provide extensive exposure to a variety of writing in Urdu, including some classics to develop

sensitivity to literary and creative uses of the language. ii) To develop a taste for reading with sensitivity and pleasure. iii) To critically examine a text and comment on different aspects. iv) To develop proficiency in Urdu in receptive and productive skills.

At the end of this course, the learner

1. Relates to the details provided in the text, for example, how the details support a generalization or

the conclusion either by classification or by contrast and comparison. ii) Comprehends details, locates and identifies facts, arguments, logical relationships, generalization, conclusion in the texts.

1. Draws inferences, supplies missing details, predicts outcomes, grasps the significance ofparticular details and interprets texts.
2. Assesses and analyzes the point of view of the author.
3. Infers the meanings of words and phrases from the context; differentiates between apparentsynonyms.
4. Appreciates stylistic nuances, the lexical structure; its literal and figurative uses and analyses avariety of texts. vii) Identifies different styles of writing like humorous, satirical, contemplative, ironical and burlesque.
5. Can produce text-based writing (writing in response to questions or tasks based on prescribed aswell as 'unseen texts.)
6. Develops the advanced skills of reasoning, inferring, analyzing, evaluating and creating. x)Develops familiarity with the poetic uses of language including feature of the language through which artistic effect is achieved.

URDU (Elective) (Code: 003) SYLLABUS CLASS – XI

Section Content Marks

Section A: Comprehension and Writing 32

1. Reading 80 passage followed by five questions.

1. Writing 24 (i) Essay on imaginative and reflective topics (internal choice) 10
2. Letter Writing: (Personal, Formal and Professional 10

(Internal choice)

1. Precis Writing 04

Section B: Text Books and Supplementary Reader 48

1. Prose All the lessons from the book, Gulistan-E-Adab are to be studied. 2. One short extract from the prescribed lesson followed 05 by short answer type questions for comprehension.
2. One essay type question in about 100 words on 05 content/theme (General or Value Based)
3. Two short answer type questions on the content. 04
4. Poetry All the poets and their works from the book Gulistan-E-Adab are to be studied. (i) One extracts for reference to the context and poetic 05

comprehension.

(ii) An essay type question in about 100 words on the 05

content of the poems or a Value Based Question

(Long answer type)

(iii) Two short answer type questions on the content of the 04

poems.

1. Suppl. Reader All the lessons from the book. Khayaban-E-Urdu are to be

studied. (Note (a): Detail is given in the end) 04 06

1. Literary Genre Knowledge about the life and contribution of the writers and 10 poets of the prescribed text.

Total 80

Section C: 20

1. Speaking and listening skill 10
2. Project Work 10

Grand Total 100

Prescribed Books:

1. GULISTAN-E-ADAB (Gyarahvin Jama'at Ke Liye) published by NCERT, New Delhi

Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Yadash Bakhairia, (2) Sharab-e-Shauque seen Sarshar hain ham (Ghazal) Wali Dakkani, (3) Hai Ghalat gar guman mein kuch hai (Ghazal) Khawaja Meer Dard, (4) Raftagan mein jahan ke ham bhi hein (Ghazal) Meer, (5) Sun to sahi jahan mein hai tera fasana kaya (Ghazal) Aatesh,

1. Phir mujhe didaye tar yad aaya (Ghazal) Mirza Ghalib, (7) Albeli subh (Nazm) Josh

Malihabadi, (8) Chand taro ka ban (Nazm) Makhdoom, (9) Tanhayee (Nazm) Faiz Ahmad Faiz, (10) Rubaiyan Amjad Hydrabadi

1. KHAYABAN-E-URDU (Supplementary Reader) Published by NCERT, New Delhi

Note: Following topics has been deleted: (1) Rotiyan (Nazm), (2) Meeraji (geet), (3) Manzoom Drama (4)Taweel Nazm

References:

1. Urdu Adab Ki Tareekh, Published by NCERT, New Delhi
2. Urdu Qawaid, Published by NCERT, New Delhi