Updated 6 August 2026·16 chapters

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics — Syllabus 2026-27

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics syllabus for 2026-27: all 16 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the MSBSHSE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics course for 2026-27 has 16 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Rotational Dynamics	Circular Motion Fundamentals · Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces · Applications of Circular Motion
2	Mechanical Properties of Fluids	Fluid Properties and Pressure · Pascal's Law and Applications · Surface Tension
3	Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation	Equation of State and Gas Laws · Mean Free Path and Molecular Motion · Pressure and RMS Speed from Kinetic Theory
4	Thermodynamics	1 Thermal Equilibrium and Zeroth Law · 2 Internal Energy, Heat, and Work · 3 First Law of Thermodynamics
5	Oscillations	Periodic and Oscillatory Motion · Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) · Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion
6	Superposition of Waves	Progressive Waves and Wave Properties · Reflection of Waves · Principle of Superposition and Interference
7	Wave Optics	Nature of Light and Huygens' Principle · Reflection and Refraction Using Wave Theory · Polarization of Light
8	Electrostatics	Electric Field and Gauss's Law Applications · Electric Potential and Potential Energy · Conductors and Electrostatic Properties
9	Current Electricity	Kirchhoff's Laws · Wheatstone Bridge · Potentiometer
10	Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current	Magnetic Force and Lorentz Force · Cyclotron Motion and Applications · Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Conductors
11	Magnetic Materials	Magnetic Dipole in Uniform Magnetic Field · Origin of Magnetism in Atoms · Magnetization and Magnetic Intensity
12	Electromagnetic Induction	Faraday's Laws and Basic Concepts · Lenz's Law and Direction of Induced Current · Motional EMF
13	AC Circuits	AC Generator and Basic Concepts · AC Circuit Elements - Individual Analysis · Series LCR Circuit and Impedance
14	Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	Electromagnetic Radiation and Wave-Particle Duality · Photoelectric Effect · Experimental Setup and Observations
15	Structure of Atoms and Nuclei	Historical Development of Atomic Models · Rutherford's Atomic Model and Its Limitations · Atomic Spectra and Line Series
16	Semiconductor Devices	p-n Junction Diode as a Rectifier · Special Purpose Junction Diodes · Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)

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 Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 16 chapters of Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics for the board exams 2027. Each chapter links to its own page with the full set.

How should I prepare for Maharashtra Board 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 Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Maharashtra Board 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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