CBSE Class XI Entrepreneurship
Complete Unit-wise Syllabus 2025-26 | Subject Code: 066
Course Overview
Theory Paper
70
Marks
Project Work
30
Marks
Duration
3
Hours
Total Units
7
Units
Course Objectives
- Develop entrepreneurial mindset among Higher Secondary School students
- Encourage students to opt for self-employment as a viable career option
- Enable students to appreciate dynamic changes in the economy
- Understand the role of entrepreneurship in economic growth and development
- Promote entrepreneurship as life-skills to improve quality of life
- Build skills for creation and management of entrepreneurial ventures
- Create job providers rather than job seekers
- Instill innovation and creativity in business context
Rationale: Creating "Job Providers Rather Than Job Seekers" through Innovation and Creativity
Marks Distribution
| Unit No. | Unit Name | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entrepreneurship: Concept and Functions | 15 | 21.4% |
| 2 | An Entrepreneur | 20 | 28.6% |
| 3 | Entrepreneurship Journey | 15 | 21.4% |
| 4 | Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving | 20 | 28.6% |
| 5 | Understanding the Market | - | Integrated |
| 6 | Business Finance and Arithmetic | - | Integrated |
| 7 | Resource Mobilization | - | Integrated |
| Theory Total | 70 | 70% | |
| Project Work | 30 | 30% | |
| Grand Total | 100 | 100% | |
Note: Units 5, 6, and 7 are integrated within the main four units for comprehensive understanding
NCERT Textbook Reference
Official NCERT Textbook
Entrepreneurship - Class XI by CBSE, Delhi
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Unit-wise Detailed Curriculum
Unit 1: Entrepreneurship - Concept and Functions 15 Marks
Core Competencies
Vision, Decision making, Logical, Critical and Analytical Thinking, Managing Skills
Chapter Content Areas
- Entrepreneurship Functions and Need - Concept
- Why Entrepreneurship for You
- Myths about Entrepreneurship
- Advantages and Limitations of Entrepreneurship
- Process of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship Scenario in India
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the concept of Entrepreneurship
- Explain the functions of an Entrepreneur
- Appreciate the need for Entrepreneurship in our economy
- Assess how entrepreneurship helps shape one's career
- State the myths, advantages and limitations of Entrepreneurship
- Discuss the steps in the process of Entrepreneurship
- Describe the current scenario of Entrepreneurial activity in India
Unit 2: An Entrepreneur 20 Marks
Core Competencies
Need Achievement, Motivation, Ethics, Opportunity Seeking, Passion, Independence
Chapter Content Areas
- Why be an Entrepreneur
- Types of Entrepreneurs
- Competencies and Characteristics of Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneurial Values, Attitudes and Motivation
- Intrapreneur: Meaning and Importance
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the motivation to become an entrepreneur
- Differentiate between various types of entrepreneurs
- Explain the competencies of an Entrepreneur
- Appreciate the importance of Ethical Entrepreneurship
- Appreciate the difference between Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur
Unit 3: Entrepreneurship Journey 15 Marks
Core Competencies
Scanning the Environment, Information Seeking, Creativity, Innovativeness, Divergent Thinking, Perseverance
Chapter Content Areas
- Idea Generation
- Feasibility Study and Opportunity Assessment
- Business Plan: Meaning, Purpose and Elements
- Execution of Business Plan
Learning Outcomes
- Understand ways of idea generation
- Discuss the concept of types of feasibility study
- Draft a basic business plan
- Understand the reasons for success and failure of business plan
Unit 4: Entrepreneurship as Innovation and Problem Solving 20 Marks
Core Competencies
Risk Taking, Determination, Initiative, Problem Solving Ability, Adaptability to Changing Technologies
Chapter Content Areas
- Entrepreneurs as Problem Solvers
- Innovation and Entrepreneurial Ventures - Global and Indian
- Role of Technology - E-commerce and Social Media
- Social Entrepreneurship - Concept
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the role of entrepreneurs as problem solvers
- Appreciate the role of global and Indian innovations in entrepreneurial ventures
- Understand the use of technology and digitization for new businesses
- Discuss the concept of social entrepreneurship
Unit 5: Understanding the Market
Core Competencies
Task Oriented, Opportunity Seeking, Resourcefulness, Organizational Skills, Analytical and Logical Reasoning
Chapter Content Areas
- Market: Concept and Types
- Micro and Macro Market Environment
- Market Research: Concept, Importance and Process
- Marketing Mix
Learning Outcomes
- Scan the market environment
- Learn how to conduct market research
- Understand the elements of marketing mix
Unit 6: Business Finance and Arithmetic
Core Competencies
Arithmetic Skills, Critical Analysis, Decision Making, Self-confidence, Problem Solving
Chapter Content Areas
- Unit of Sale, Unit Price and Unit Cost - for single product or service
- Types of Costs - Start up, Variable and Fixed
- Break Even Analysis for single product or service
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss Unit Cost, Unit of Sale, Unit Price of a product or service
- Understand the components of COST - Start-up and operational costs
- Calculate break even of single product and service
Unit 7: Resource Mobilization
Core Competencies
Resourcefulness, Collaboration, Managing Risk, Organizational Skills, Informed Decision Making
Chapter Content Areas
- Types of Resources - Physical, Human, Financial and Intangible
- Selection and utilization of human resources like Accountants, Lawyers, Auditors, Board Members, etc.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the different types of resource tools - Physical and material, Human, Financial, Intangibles
Project Work (30 Marks)
TWO PROJECTS - Mandatory for All Students
Project Assessment Structure
Two Projects: 10 Marks each (20 marks total)
Numerical Assessment: 5 Marks
Viva Voce: 5 Marks
Total Project Marks: 30
Suggested Project Topics
Project 1
District Industries Centre Visit
Prepare a report of activities and programs undertaken by them
Project 2
Entrepreneurial Venture Case Study
Conduct a case study of any entrepreneurial venture in your nearby area
Project 3
Business Firm Field Visit
Visit any business firm near your locality and prepare a comprehensive field report
Project 4
Learn to Earn
Practical application of entrepreneurial concepts in real-world scenarios
Project 5
State Handicraft Study
Know your State Handicraft and Handlooms as economic activity and intellectual property rights
Field Visit Report Parameters
- Type of business and scale of operation
- Products or services dealing in
- Target customer identification
- Problems faced by the business
- Measures to solve the faced challenges
- Interaction with business owner insights
- Business environment analysis
- Growth prospects and opportunities
Project Work Guidelines
Project Objectives
- Probe deeper into personal enquiry and reflection
- Analyze real world scenarios using theoretical constructs
- Demonstrate application of critical and creative thinking skills
- Follow up aspects in which learners have interest
- Develop communication skills to argue logically
- Produce independent and extended piece of work
Teacher's Role
- Help select topic after detailed discussions
- Play facilitator role to support and monitor project work
- Guide research work in terms of data sources
- Ensure understanding of primary evidence usage
- Help derive conclusions from content
- Educate about plagiarism and source citation
- Prepare learner for project presentation
Project Steps
- Choose a title/topic
- Collection of research material/data
- Organization of material/data
- Analyzing the material/data for conclusion
- Present material/data
- Draw relevant conclusions
- Presentation of Project Work
Project Checklist
- Introduction of topic/title
- Identifying the product/service/entrepreneur
- Identify the State handicraft
- Various stakeholders and effect on each
- Market assessment tools and analysis
- Calculation of various costs involved
- Data validity and reliability
- Coherent presentation in project file
- Proper citation and bibliography
Examination Pattern (March 2026)
Question Paper Design
Total Marks: 70 | Duration: 3 Hours
Subject Code: 066
| Competency Level | Description | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remembering | Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms and basic concepts | 20 | 28.5% |
| Understanding | Demonstrate understanding by organizing, comparing, interpreting, and stating main ideas | - | - |
| Applying | Solve problems by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in different ways | 30 | 43% |
| Analyzing & Evaluating | Examine information, identify motives, make inferences and defend opinions | 20 | 28.5% |
| Creating | Compile information in new pattern or propose alternative solutions | - | Integrated |
| Total Theory | 70 | 100% | |
Assessment Features
- Emphasis on practical application of entrepreneurial concepts
- Case study analysis of successful entrepreneurial ventures
- Problem-solving questions related to business planning
- Calculation-based questions on business finance and arithmetic
- Evaluation of business ideas and opportunities
- Understanding of market dynamics and resource mobilization
- Integration of innovation and technology in business context
- Social entrepreneurship and ethical business practices
Key Success Tips
Preparation Strategy
- Focus on understanding entrepreneurial concepts rather than memorization
- Practice numerical problems related to business finance and calculations
- Study real-life case studies of successful entrepreneurs
- Stay updated with current business trends and startup ecosystem
- Understand the difference between various types of entrepreneurs
- Practice creating business plans for different product/service ideas
- Learn market research techniques and marketing mix applications
- Work on project assignments throughout the year consistently
- Develop presentation skills for viva-voce examination
- Read entrepreneurship success stories and failure analysis
- Understand government schemes for entrepreneurship promotion
- Practice previous year question papers regularly
Career Opportunities
Entrepreneurship & Startups
- Start own business venture
- Tech startup founder
- Social entrepreneur
- Franchise business owner
- Innovation consultant
- Business incubator manager
- Venture capitalist
Business & Management
- Business Development Manager
- Product Manager
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Strategic Planning Executive
- Corporate Development Specialist
Consulting & Advisory
- Business Consultant
- Management Consultant
- Strategy Advisor
- Financial Advisor
- Market Research Analyst
- Business Coach
- Investment Advisor
Higher Education
- MBA - Master of Business Administration
- BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
- B.Com - Bachelor of Commerce
- Economics (Honors)
- Management Studies
- Entrepreneurship Development Programs
- International Business
Corporate Sector
- Corporate Strategy Roles
- Business Development Executive
- Innovation Manager
- Project Manager
- Sales and Marketing Executive
- Human Resource Manager
- Operations Executive
Government & NGO
- Economic Development Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Program Manager in NGOs
- Rural Development Executive
- Microfinance Manager
- Social Impact Analyst
- Government Scheme Implementation
Important Resources
Prescribed Textbooks
- Entrepreneurship - Class XI by CBSE, Delhi
- Entrepreneurship - Class XII by CBSE, Delhi
- Udyamita (Hindi) by Dr. MMP. Akhouri and S.P Mishra
- Published by NIESBUD, NSIC-PATC Campus, Okhla
Magazines & Journals
- Udyamita Samachar Patra (Monthly, Hindi)
- Science Tec. Entrepreneur (Bi-Monthly)
- Laghu Udhyog Samachar
- Project Profile by DCSSI
- Centre for Entrepreneurship Development Publications
Online Resources
- CBSE Official Website
- NCERT Online Books
- Startup India Portal
- NIESBUD Online Courses
- MSME Government Portal
- Entrepreneurship Development Programs
Practical Resources
- Business Plan Templates
- Case Study Analysis Formats
- Financial Calculation Worksheets
- Market Research Survey Forms
- Project Presentation Guidelines
- Viva-Voce Question Banks
Government Initiatives
- Startup India
- Make in India
- Stand Up India
- Digital India
- Skill India
- MUDRA Yojana
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
- Business Incubators
- Angel Investor Networks
- Venture Capital Firms
- Accelerator Programs
- Co-working Spaces
- Industry Associations
Academic Calendar 2025-26
| Event | Timeline | Action Required |
|---|---|---|
| Project Topic Selection | July - August 2025 | Choose relevant entrepreneurship topics with teacher guidance |
| First Project Execution | September - October 2025 | Conduct field visits, collect data, organize material |
| Second Project Execution | November - December 2025 | Complete case studies, business plan drafting |
| Project Assessment | January - February 2026 | Present projects to internal and external examiners |
| Theory Examination | March 2026 | 3-hour comprehensive theory paper |
Conclusion
"Entrepreneurship education aims to create job providers rather than job seekers, fostering innovation, creativity, and economic development through practical learning and real-world application."
Course Impact
- Develops entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen
- Prepares students for self-employment and innovation
- Builds practical skills for business planning and execution
- Encourages creative problem-solving and opportunity recognition
- Promotes ethical business practices and social entrepreneurship
- Prepares foundation for higher studies in business and management
- Connects classroom learning with real-world business scenarios
- Develops communication and presentation skills essential for business success