Updated 4 October 2026·12 chapters

ICSE Class 10 Physics — Syllabus 2026-27

ICSE Class 10 Physics syllabus for 2026-27: all 12 chapters, with the topics in each. Starts with Force, Work, Energy and power and Machines.

About this syllabus

The ICSE Class 10 Physics course for 2026-27 has 12 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

ICSE Class 10 Physics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Force	Force and Types of Forces · Units of Force · Newton's Laws of Motion and Equations of Motion
2	Work, Energy and power	Work and its Measurement · Units of Work · Power and its Units
3	Machines	Basic Ideas and Functions of a Machine · Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio, and Efficiency · Principle of Machine and Principle of Lever
4	Refraction of Light	Refraction of Light at Plane Surfaces · Laws of Refraction and Snell's Law · Quantities Changed by Refraction
5	Refraction through a lens	Lens and its types · Focal points, focal length, and image behaviour · Factors affecting focal length and power of a lens
6	Spectrum	Deviation, Dispersion and Spectrum · Visible Spectrum and Invisible Spectrum · Electromagnetic Spectrum
7	Sound	Sound Waves and Basic Ideas · Speed of Sound in Air and in Gases · Reflection of Sound, Echo and Reverberation
8	Current Electricity	Electric Current, Charge Flow, and Potential · Resistance, Ohm's Law, and V-I Graph · Resistivity, Conductivity, and Choice of Materials
9	Electrical Power and Household Circuits	Electrical Energy and Electrical Power · Power Rating and Domestic Energy Consumption · Transmission and Distribution of Power
10	Electromagnetism	Magnetic Effect of Electric Current · Electromagnets and Permanent Magnets · Force on a Current-Carrying Conductor
11	Calorimetry	Heat, Temperature and Units of Heat · Heat Capacity and Specific Heat Capacity · Calorimeter and Principle of Calorimetry
12	Radioactivity	Structure of Atom and Nucleus · Isotopes, Isobars and Isotones · Discovery and Nature of Radioactivity

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 ICSE Class 10 Physics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 12 chapters of ICSE Class 10 Physics for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for ICSE Class 10 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 ICSE Class 10 Physics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current ICSE Class 10 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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