CBSE Class XI Business Studies
Complete Syllabus 2025-26 | Subject Code: 054
Course Overview
Theory Paper
80
Marks
Project Work
20
Marks
Duration
3
Hours
Total Units
10
Units
Marks Distribution
| Part | Units | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A Foundations of Business | Unit 1 | Nature and Purpose of Business | 16 |
| Unit 2 | Forms of Business Organisations | ||
| Unit 3 | Public, Private and Global Enterprises | 14 | |
| Unit 4 | Business Services | ||
| Unit 5 | Emerging Modes of Business | 10 | |
| Unit 6 | Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics | ||
| Part A Total | 40 | ||
| Part B Finance and Trade | Unit 7 | Sources of Business Finance | 20 |
| Unit 8 | Small Business | ||
| Unit 9 | Internal Trade | 20 | |
| Unit 10 | International Business | ||
| Part B Total | 40 | ||
| Part C | Project | Project Work (One) | 20 |
Part A: Foundations of Business (40 Marks)
Unit 1: Nature and Purpose of Business
- ▸History of Trade and Commerce in India
- ▸Business - meaning and characteristics
- ▸Business, profession and employment - concept
- ▸Objectives of business
- ▸Classification of business activities - Industry and Commerce
- ▸Business risk - concept
Unit 2: Forms of Business Organisations
- ▸Sole Proprietorship - concept, merits and limitations
- ▸Partnership - concept, types, merits and limitations
- ▸Hindu Undivided Family Business - concept
- ▸Cooperative Societies - concept, merits and limitations
- ▸Company - concept, merits and limitations, types
- ▸Choice of form of business organization
Unit 3: Public, Private and Global Enterprises
- ▸Public sector and private sector enterprises - concept
- ▸Forms of public sector enterprises
- ▸Departmental Undertakings, Statutory Corporations
- ▸Government Company
- ▸Global Enterprises - features
- ▸Joint venture, Public private partnership
Unit 4: Business Services
- ▸Business services - meaning and types
- ▸Banking: Types of bank accounts
- ▸Banking services - Bank Draft, Bank Overdraft, Cash credit
- ▸E-Banking: meaning, types of digital payments
- ▸Insurance - principles and types
- ▸Postal Service - Mail, Registered Post, Parcel, Speed Post
Unit 5: Emerging Modes of Business
- ▸E-business: concept, scope and benefits
- ▸Difference between e-business and traditional business
- ▸Online transactions and digital payments
- ▸E-commerce platforms
- ▸Digital marketing concepts
Unit 6: Social Responsibility of Business and Business Ethics
- ▸Concept of social responsibility
- ▸Case for social responsibility
- ▸Responsibility towards different stakeholders
- ▸Role of business in environment protection
- ▸Business Ethics - concept and elements
Units 1-2 Combined Allocation
Nature and Purpose of Business & Forms of Business Organisations together carry 16 marks in the examination
Units 4-6 Combined Allocation
Business Services, Emerging Modes of Business & Social Responsibility together carry 10 marks in the examination
Part B: Finance and Trade (40 Marks)
Unit 7: Sources of Business Finance
- ▸Concept of business finance
- ▸Owners' funds - equity shares, preference shares, retained earnings
- ▸Borrowed funds - debentures, bonds, loans
- ▸Public deposits, trade credit
- ▸Inter Corporate Deposits (ICD)
Unit 8: Small Business
- ▸Entrepreneurship Development - concept and characteristics
- ▸Start-up India Scheme
- ▸Ways to fund start-up
- ▸Intellectual Property Rights
- ▸MSMED Act 2006 - definition of small scale enterprise
- ▸Government schemes - NSIC and DIC
Unit 9: Internal Trade
- ▸Internal trade - meaning and types
- ▸Services rendered by wholesaler and retailer
- ▸Types of retail trade - itinerant and fixed shops
- ▸Large scale retailers - departmental stores, chain stores
- ▸GST (Goods and Services Tax) - concept and features
Unit 10: International Business
- ▸International trade - concept and benefits
- ▸Export trade - meaning and procedure
- ▸Import trade - meaning and procedure
- ▸Documents involved in international trade
- ▸World Trade Organization (WTO) - meaning and objectives
Units 7-8 Combined Allocation
Sources of Business Finance & Small Business together carry 20 marks in the examination
Units 9-10 Combined Allocation
Internal Trade & International Business together carry 20 marks in the examination
Examination Pattern
| S.No. | Typology of Questions | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Remembering and Understanding: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas | 32 | 40% |
| 2 | Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way | 24 | 30% |
| 3 | Analysing, Evaluating and Creating: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations. Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions. | 24 | 30% |
| Total | 80 | 100% | |
Project Work (20 Marks)
Students are required to complete ONE project from the following categories:
Project 1
Field Visit (Handicraft unit, Industry, Wholesale market, Departmental store, Mall)
Project 2
Case Study on a Product (Seasonal products with regional significance)
Project 3
Aids to Trade (Insurance, Banking, Transport, Warehousing)
Project 4
Import/Export Procedure (Documentation and Process Study)
Project 5
Visit to State Emporium (Cultural and Economic Analysis)
Project Assessment Criteria
| S.No. | Assessment Component | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Initiative, cooperativeness and participation | 2 |
| 2 | Creativity in presentation | 2 |
| 3 | Content, observation and research work | 4 |
| 4 | Analysis of situations | 4 |
| 5 | Viva | 8 |
| Total | 20 | |
Key Learning Objectives
Business Fundamentals
- ▸Understand nature and purpose of business
- ▸Compare different forms of business organizations
- ▸Analyze business environment factors
- ▸Appreciate role of business in society
Financial Knowledge
- ▸Identify sources of business finance
- ▸Understand banking and insurance services
- ▸Comprehend investment concepts
- ▸Evaluate financial decisions
Trade and Commerce
- ▸Master internal and international trade
- ▸Understand trade procedures and documentation
- ▸Analyze distribution channels
- ▸Comprehend GST and trade policies
Modern Business
- ▸Explore e-business and digital platforms
- ▸Understand entrepreneurship development
- ▸Learn about start-up ecosystem
- ▸Appreciate business ethics and responsibility