NIOS 211 — Mathematics — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 211 — Mathematics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Algebraic Expressions and Polynomials
- Chapter 2
- Exponents and Radicals
- Chapter 3
- Linear Equations
- Chapter 4
- Arithmetic Progressions
- Chapter 5
- Quadratic Equations
- Chapter 6
- Number Systems
- Chapter 7
- Special Products and Factorization
- Chapter 8
- Percentage and its Applications
- Chapter 9
- Instalment Buying
- Chapter 10
- Circles
- Chapter 11
- Lines and Angles
- Chapter 12
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Chapter 13
- Constructions
- Chapter 14
- Concurrent Lines
- Chapter 15
- Similarity of Triangles
- Chapter 16
- Quadrilaterals
- Chapter 17
- Angles in a Circle and Cyclic Quadrilateral
- Chapter 18
- Secants, Tangents and their Properties
- Chapter 19
- Congruence of Triangles
- Chapter 20
- Perimeters and Areas of Plane Figures
- Chapter 21
- Surface Areas and Volumes of Solid Figures
- Chapter 22
- Trigonometric Ratios of Some Special Angles
- Chapter 23
- Introduction to Trigonometry
- Chapter 24
- Measures of Central Tendency
- Chapter 25
- Data and Their Representations
- Chapter 26
- Introduction to Probability
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q17 | Answer all 17 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options and only one correct answer. |
| Q18-Q27 | Answer all 10 objective questions. Each question has two one-mark parts to be completed exactly as instructed, such as fill in the blanks, true or false, or matching items. |
| Q28 | Answer the case-based objective question based on the given situation. It has five one-mark sub-parts. |
| Q29-Q37 | Answer all nine very short answer questions. Each question carries 2 marks and some questions include one internal choice. |
| Q38-Q42 | Answer all five short answer questions. Each question carries 3 marks and some questions include one internal choice. |
| Q43-Q44 | Answer both long answer questions. Each question carries 5 marks and each has one internal choice. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 211 — Mathematics?
The NIOS 211 — Mathematics syllabus has 26 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 211 — Mathematics chapters carry the most marks?
Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.
Has the NIOS 211 — Mathematics syllabus changed this year?
Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.
How can I prepare for NIOS 211 — Mathematics faster?
Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for NIOS 211 — Mathematics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused NIOS 211 — Mathematics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.