Updated 6 August 2026·14 chapters

CBSE Class 12 Physics — Syllabus 2026-27

CBSE Class 12 Physics syllabus for 2026-27: all 14 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the CBSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The CBSE Class 12 Physics course for 2026-27 has 14 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

CBSE Class 12 Physics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Electric Charges and Fields	Gauss’s law and applications
2	Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	Basics of Light, Rays, and Reflection · Refraction, Refractive Index, and Apparent Depth · Total Internal Reflection and Optical Fibre
3	Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	Electrostatic Potential Energy and Potential · Potential Due to Dipole and a System of Charges · Equipotential Surfaces and Field Relation
4	Wave Optics	Wave Theory of Light and Huygens Principle · Reflection and Refraction from Wave View · Superposition, Coherent Sources, and Interference
5	Current Electricity	Electric Current and Current Density · Ohm's Law, Resistance, Resistivity, and Conductivity · Microscopic Origin of Resistance: Drift Velocity, Relaxation Time, and Mobility
6	Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	Electron emission and work function · Photoelectric effect and experimental observations · Failure of wave theory and Einstein’s explanation
7	Moving Charges and Magnetism	Historical idea and basic magnetic field concepts · Lorentz force and force on a current-carrying conductor · Motion of a charged particle in a uniform magnetic field
8	Atoms	Early ideas about atomic structure · Rutherford's alpha-particle scattering experiment · Rutherford's nuclear model and its limitations
9	Magnetism and Matter	Basic ideas about magnets · Magnetic field lines and their properties · Bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid
10	Nucle	Basic structure of the nucleus · Atomic masses, isotopes, isobars, and isotones · Discovery of neutron and neutron properties
11	Electromagnetic Induction	Core Idea and Discovery · Experiments of Faraday and Henry · Magnetic Flux
12	Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits	Classification of Solids and Semiconductor Types · Intrinsic Semiconductor and Charge Carriers · Extrinsic Semiconductor and Doping
13	Alternating Current	Introduction and Basic Ideas · AC Applied to a Resistor · AC Applied to an Inductor and a Capacitor
14	Electromagnetic Waves	Maxwell's Idea and Displacement Current · Sources and Nature of Electromagnetic Waves · Historical Development and Verification

Preparation Strategy

Finish the textbook first — the prescribed textbook is the main source for school and board exams.
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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 12 Physics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 14 chapters of CBSE Class 12 Physics for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for CBSE Class 12 Physics board 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 12 Physics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current CBSE Class 12 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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