Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2026–2027 (CBSE)
Class 12 Physics builds upon the concepts learned in Class 11 and introduces students to advanced topics such as electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics. The syllabus helps students prepare for CBSE board examinations as well as competitive exams like JEE and NEET.
On this page, you can find the complete CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus for the academic session 2026–2027, organized unit-wise and chapter-wise.
CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus with Marks Distribution
Unit 1–2: Electrostatics – 16 Marks
Unit 3–4: Current Electricity and Magnetic Effects of Current – 17 Marks
Unit 5–6: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction – 8 Marks
Unit 7–8: Alternating Current and Electromagnetic Waves – 8 Marks
Unit 9–10: Optics – 14 Marks
Unit 11–14: Modern Physics and Electronic Devices – 7 Marks
Unit 1: Electric Charges and Fields
Chapter 1: Electric Charges and Fields
Topics include:
- Electric charge and its properties
- Coulomb’s law
- Electric field
- Electric field lines
- Electric dipole
- Gauss’s law and applications
Unit 2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Chapter 2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Topics include:
- Electrostatic potential
- Potential difference
- Equipotential surfaces
- Capacitors and capacitance
- Combination of capacitors
- Energy stored in a capacitor
Unit 3: Current Electricity
Chapter 3: Current Electricity
Topics include:
- Electric current
- Ohm’s law
- Resistance and resistivity
- Series and parallel circuits
- Kirchhoff’s laws
- Wheatstone bridge
Unit 4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Chapter 4: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Topics include:
- Magnetic field
- Biot-Savart law
- Ampere’s circuital law
- Motion of charged particle in magnetic field
- Cyclotron
Unit 5: Magnetism and Matter
Chapter 5: Magnetism and Matter
Topics include:
- Bar magnet
- Magnetic field lines
- Magnetic properties of materials
- Earth’s magnetic field
Unit 6: Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction
Topics include:
- Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction
- Lenz’s law
- Self and mutual induction
- Eddy currents
Unit 7: Alternating Current
Chapter 7: Alternating Current
Topics include:
- Alternating current and voltage
- RMS value of AC
- Reactance and impedance
- LCR circuits
- Transformers
Unit 8: Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Waves
Topics include:
- Electromagnetic waves
- Characteristics of EM waves
- Electromagnetic spectrum
Unit 9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Chapter 9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
Topics include:
- Reflection of light
- Refraction of light
- Total internal reflection
- Optical instruments
- Lens and mirror formula
Unit 10: Wave Optics
Chapter 10: Wave Optics
Topics include:
- Huygens’ principle
- Interference of light
- Diffraction
- Polarization
Unit 11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Chapter 11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Topics include:
- Photoelectric effect
- Einstein’s photoelectric equation
- Wave nature of particles
Unit 12: Atoms
Chapter 12: Atoms
Topics include:
- Atomic models
- Bohr’s model of hydrogen atom
- Energy levels
Unit 13: Nuclei
Chapter 13: Nuclei
Topics include:
- Nuclear structure
- Radioactivity
- Nuclear reactions
- Nuclear energy
Unit 14: Semiconductor Electronics
Chapter 14: Semiconductor Electronics
Topics include:
- Semiconductors
- Diodes and transistors
- Logic gates
- Electronic devices
Practical Examination (30 Marks)
Component | Marks |
Experiments | 15 |
Activities | 5 |
Practical Record | 5 |
Viva Voce | 5 |
Total | 30 Marks |