CBSE Class 12 Physics Formulas — Chapter-Wise Formula Sheets
CBSE Class 12 Physics formulas: chapter-wise formula sheets, which units carry the most marks in 2026-27, and proven ways to learn formulas fast.
Chapter-wise formula sheets for CBSE Class 12 Physics are on Super Tutor — each chapter's key formulas and results in one place. Use this guide to learn them well before the 2027 board exam.
Open the CBSE Class 12 Physics formula sheets to revise chapter by chapter.
Which Formulas to Learn First: Unit-Wise Marks (2026-27)
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics + Current Electricity | 16 |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism + EMI and Alternating Currents | 17 |
| Electromagnetic Waves + Optics | 18 |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter + Atoms and Nuclei | 12 |
| Electronic Devices | 7 |
| Total (theory) | 70 |
CBSE gives marks for pairs of units, so the pairs are shown together.
Source: CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus 2026-27 (cbseacademic.nic.in).
How to Use a Formula Sheet
- Save or print the sheet — keep it on your study desk for daily reference.
- Test yourself — cover the formulas and try to write them from memory.
- Group related formulas — connect formulas that build on each other for better recall.
- Use each formula in problems — apply it to at least 2–3 questions to make it stick.
Quick Revision Tips
- Short daily sessions — 15 minutes of formula revision every day beats one long session a week.
- Formula cards — write one formula per card, shuffle and test yourself.
- Teach someone — explaining a formula to a friend helps it stick.
- Last-day strategy — the night before the exam, review only your formula sheet. Do not attempt new problems.
Learn Physics formulas faster
Super Tutor has formula sheets, flashcards and practice quizzes for CBSE Class 12 Physics.
Try it freeUnit-wise marks from the CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus 2026-27 (cbseacademic.nic.in). Verify each formula with your textbook.
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Start freeFrequently Asked Questions
How many formulas are there in CBSE Class 12 Physics?
It depends on the chapter. Start with the formulas from the highest-weightage units, then expand to the rest.
How do I memorise formulas quickly?
Three proven methods: (1) write each formula a few times while saying it aloud, (2) group related formulas together, and (3) use each formula in problems every day — active use beats passive reading.
Which formulas are most important for the 2027 board exam?
In the CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus 2026-27, the biggest units are Electromagnetic Waves + Optics (18 marks), Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism + EMI and Alternating Currents (17 marks), Electrostatics + Current Electricity (16 marks). The full unit-wise split is in the table on this page. CBSE gives marks for pairs of units, so the pairs are shown together.