Prescribed Books: Academic Session 2020-2021

This document serves as a guide to the officially prescribed textbooks for students in Class XI and Class XII for the 2020-2021 academic year. These selections were curated to ensure a balanced academic curriculum, focusing on conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and foundational knowledge in core subjects.

Core Curriculum Overview

The academic session 2020-2021 emphasized self-directed learning and comprehensive subject mastery. The selection of textbooks listed below was aligned with the national curriculum framework, providing students with structured content to support their preparation for board examinations and competitive entrance tests.

Class XI Prescribed Textbooks

Subject	Textbook Title	Publisher
English	Hornbill / Snapshots	NCERT
Mathematics	Mathematics Textbook for Class XI	NCERT
Physics	Physics Part I & II	NCERT
Chemistry	Chemistry Part I & II	NCERT
Biology	Biology Textbook	NCERT
Economics	Statistics for Economics / Indian Economic Development	NCERT

Class XII Prescribed Textbooks

Subject	Textbook Title	Publisher
English	Flamingo / Vistas	NCERT
Mathematics	Mathematics Part I & II	NCERT
Physics	Physics Part I & II	NCERT
Chemistry	Chemistry Part I & II	NCERT
Accountancy	Accountancy Part I & II	NCERT
Business Studies	Business Studies Part I & II	NCERT

Guidelines for Students

For the 2020-2021 academic session, students were advised to prioritize the following practices to maximize their learning outcomes:

• Conceptual Depth: The textbooks were designed to explain concepts from the ground up. Students were encouraged to read the theoretical chapters thoroughly before attempting exercise questions.
• Regular Practice: For subjects like Mathematics and Accountancy, consistent problem-solving was essential. The end-of-chapter exercises served as the primary benchmark for examination readiness.
• Supplementary Material: While NCERT textbooks were the primary source for the curriculum, students were encouraged to utilize reference materials and online resources provided by their respective educational boards to gain a broader perspective on complex topics.
• Alignment with Syllabus: It was essential for students to cross-reference their textbook chapters with the reduced syllabus notification issued for the 2020-2021 session, ensuring that study time was allocated efficiently to relevant topics.

Note: The books listed above were the official recommendations for the specified session. Students pursuing elective subjects not mentioned here were expected to follow the specific guidelines provided by their school administration or regional examination board.