Updated 6 August 2026·14 chapters

CBSE Class 11 Physics — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus for 2026-27: all 14 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 11 Physics course for 2026-27 has 14 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 11 Physics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Units and Measurements	Physical Quantities, Units, and Systems of Units · SI Base Units and Retained Units · Significant Figures and Scientific Notation
2	Mechanical Properties of Solids	Basic ideas: elasticity, plasticity, stress and strain · Hooke’s law and stress-strain curve · Young’s modulus
3	Motion in a Straight Line	Important Examples and Applications
4	Mechanical Properties of Fluids	Surface Tension, Angle of Contact, Drops, and Capillarity
5	Motion in a Plane	Scalars, Vectors, and Vector Algebra · Resolution and Addition of Vectors · Motion in a Plane with Constant Acceleration
6	Thermal Properties of Matter	Temperature and Heat · Temperature Scales and Absolute Temperature · Gas Laws and Molecular Behaviour
7	Laws of Motion	Aristotle’s Fallacy and the Law of Inertia · Newton’s First Law and Inertia in Daily Situations · Momentum and Newton’s Second Law
8	Thermodynamics	Basic ideas of thermodynamics · Thermal equilibrium and Zeroth Law · Heat, work, and the First Law of Thermodynamics
9	Work, Energy and Power	Scalar Product and the Idea of Work · Work-Energy Theorem · Work Done by Constant Forces
10	Kinetic Theory	Quick Formula Sheet
11	System of Particles and Rotational Motion	Rigid Body and Types of Motion · Centre of Mass and Centre of Gravity · Motion of Centre of Mass and Linear Momentum
12	Oscillations	Periodic Motion, Oscillatory Motion, and Basic Terms · Simple Harmonic Motion · SHM and Uniform Circular Motion
13	Gravitation	Historical background and Kepler’s laws · Universal law of gravitation · Gravitational constant and weighing the Earth
14	Waves	Basic idea of waves and types of waves · Transverse and longitudinal waves · Sinusoidal travelling waves and wave parameters

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
Keep a formula and definitions list — it makes last-week revision much faster.
Practise past papers — they show you the pattern questions follow.
Time your practice — attempt some papers under exam conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 14 chapters of CBSE Class 11 Physics for the 2026-27 session. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 11 Physics exams?

Go through the syllabus first, then work chapter by chapter: learn the ideas, practise questions, and revise with notes and flashcards. Leave time at the end to revise every chapter once more under timed conditions.

Has the CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 11 Physics course. Boards revise syllabi from time to time, so check the board's official website for the latest notified syllabus.

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