CBSE has issued the CBSE Class 12th Physics syllabus for the academic session 2025-26. CBSE Class 12th Physics board exam will follow the updated 2025-26 CBSE Class 12th physics syllabus. The students appearing must be well aware of Class 12th Physics syllabus 2025-26.
CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2025-26
CBSE Class 12th Physics syllabus includes topics like Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter, Atmos and Nuclei and Electronic Devices. The syllabus includes 14 chapters with different marks for each unit.
The syllabus will allow the students to stage their study schedule, highlight the high weightage chapters and track their process. It is downloadable as a PDF file, so that the students will be well organised while preparing for their exams.
Units | Chapters |
Unit 1: Electrostatics |
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Unit 2: Current Electricity |
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Unit 3: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism |
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Unit 4: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents |
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Unit 5: Electromagnetic Waves |
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Unit 6: Optics |
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Unit 7: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter |
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Unit 8: Atoms and Nuclei |
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Unit 9: Electronic Devices |
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CBSE Class 12th Physics Syllabus 2025-26 |
Details Mentioned in CBSE Class 12th Physics Syllabus 2025-26
- Marking scheme for each unit: Distributed to each unit, describing the weightage given to help the students plan their revision process.
- Type of Questions: Type of questions asked in the annual examination which may be objective, short or long answer-type.
- Scheme of Question Paper: Elaborated structure to orient the students to the examination pattern.
- Prescribed Books: Study material for students to prepare appropriately for CBSE Class 12th Physics Board Exam.
- Practical Examination Components: Practical exams syllabus, evaluation and guidelines
CBSE Class 12th Physics Practicals 2025-26 Marking Scheme
The practical examination makes up to 30 marks out of the total of 100 marks. The complete break up of the practical exams’ marking scheme has been given below:
Marking Topics | Marks |
Total experiments one from each section | 14 (7 marks each) |
Practical record [experiments and activities] | 5 Marks |
One activity from any section | 3 Marks |
Investigatory project | 3 Marks |
Viva on experiments, activities and projects | 5 Marks |
CBSE Class 12th Physics Unit Wise Marking Scheme
CBSE class 12th Physics unit wise marking has been given below
Units | Marks |
Unit 1+ Unit 2 | 16 Marks |
Units 3+ Unit 4 | 17 Marks |
Unit 5 + Unit 6 | 18 Marks |
Unit 7+ Unit 8 | 12 Marks |
Unit 9 | 7 Marks |
CBSE Class 12 Physics (042) Question Paper Design 2025-26
The template is only a sample. Suitable internal variations may be made for generating similar templates keeping the overall weightage to different forms of questions and typology of questions same.
Typology of Questions | Total Marks | Approximate Percentage |
Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organising, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas. | 27 | 38 |
Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. | 22 | 32 |
Analysing: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalisations. Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions. | 21 | 30 |
Total | 70 | 100 |
Practical | 30 | |
Gross Total | 100 |
