Senior Secondary School
Stage 5Classes XI and XII
Choosing a direction
Classes XI and XII are where a student specialises. Three streams run here — Science, Commerce and Humanities — each following the CBSE syllabus and each preparing for the Class 12 examination and what comes after it: JEE, NEET, CUET, or a degree taken elsewhere.
Stream allocation is on record
Science requires 80% in Science and Mathematics at Class 10 with a 60% aggregate. Commerce requires 75% with a 50% aggregate. Humanities requires 60% with a 45% aggregate. Allocation also depends on seats, at the admission committee’s discretion.
English Core is common to all
Every student takes English Core. Beyond that, the combination depends on the stream, and electives such as Computer Science, Informatics Practices or Physical Education depend on demand and faculty availability.
The choice is made once
Stream changes are not permitted after the CBSE registration deadline in Class XI. We would rather a family took longer over the decision than changed it in December.
Subjects offered
Science
- English Core
- Language and literature for the board examination.
- Physics
- Mechanics, electricity, optics and modern physics, with practicals.
- Chemistry
- Organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, with laboratory work.
- Mathematics or Biology
- Mathematics for engineering and the physical sciences; Biology for medicine and the life sciences. Students take one.
- Computer Science or Informatics Practices
- Programming and data handling. Alternatively, Hindi Core.
- Physical Education
- Sports science, fitness and practical assessment.
Commerce
- English Core
- Business communication, comprehension and analytical writing.
- Accountancy
- Financial accounting, statements and business transactions.
- Economics
- Micro and macroeconomics, policy and markets.
- Business Studies
- Management principles, functions and organisation.
- Mathematics
- Applied mathematics — statistics, calculus and financial mathematics.
- Computer Science or Informatics Practices
- Programming and computer applications. Alternatively, Hindi Core.
- Physical Education
- Physical well-being and sports science.
Humanities
- English Core
- Language, literary analysis and communication.
- History
- Ancient, medieval and modern India, and world history.
- Political Science
- The Constitution, political theory and international relations.
- Economics
- Micro and macroeconomics, systems and policy.
- Geography or Sociology
- Geography — physical and human, with map work. Sociology — society, institutions and structures. Students take one.
- Computer Science or Informatics Practices
- Programming and computer applications. Alternatively, Hindi Core.
- Physical Education
- Physical well-being and sports science.
Confirm the available combinations with the school at admission — elective offerings in any given year depend on student demand and faculty availability.