CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2025-26
Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 12 Physics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 12 Physics preparation guide for full exam readiness.
2025-26
Academic Year
70
Theory Marks
30
Practical Marks
13
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
125 marks (theory)Unit I: Electrostatics
Electric Charges and Fields · Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
13% of theory marks
Unit II: Current Electricity
Current Electricity
14% of theory marks
Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism
Moving Charges and Magnetism · Magnetism and Matter
14% of theory marks
Unit IV: Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents
Electromagnetic Induction · Alternating Current
16% of theory marks
Unit V: Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
3% of theory marks
Unit VI: Optics
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments · Wave Optics
14% of theory marks
Unit VII: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
10% of theory marks
Unit VIII: Atoms & Nuclei
Atoms · Nuclei
10% of theory marks
Unit IX: Electronic Devices
Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
6% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
13 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric Charges & Fields | 5 |
| 2 | Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance | 3 |
| 3 | Current Electricity | 7 |
| 4 | Magnetic Effects of Current | 5 |
| 5 | Magnetism & Matter | 3 |
| 6 | Electromagnetic Induction | 4 |
| 7 | Alternating Current | 4 |
| 8 | Electromagnetic Waves | 3 |
| 9 | Ray Optics | 8 |
| 10 | Wave Optics | 6 |
| 11 | Dual Nature of Radiation | 4 |
| 12 | Atoms & Nuclei | 6 |
| 13 | Semiconductor Electronics | 7 |
Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26
Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.
Communication Systems
Entire chapter removed from board syllabus
Magnetism and Matter
Hysteresis loop — detailed numerical treatment
Electromagnetic Waves
Displacement current derivation (statement only required)
Semiconductor Electronics
Logic gates (all combinations) removed
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
70 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 16 | 16 | |
| Section B | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Section C | 3 | 7 | 21 | |
| Section D | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Section E | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
| Total Theory Marks | 70 | |||
Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).
How to Use This Syllabus
Prioritise by marks
Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.
Skip deleted topics
CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.
Know the paper pattern
Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.
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