Updated 6 August 2026·11 chapters

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics — Syllabus 2026-27

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics syllabus for 2026-27: all 11 chapters, with the topics in each. Follows the TN DGE syllabus.

About this syllabus

The Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics course for 2026-27 has 11 chapters. Chapters with a topic breakdown link to their own syllabus page.

Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics — Chapter List

#	Chapter	Topics
1	Electrostatics	Basic Concepts of Electric Charge · Coulomb's Law and Superposition Principle · Electric Field Concept
2	Ray Optics	Fundamentals of Ray Optics and Reflection · Spherical Mirrors - Theory and Image Formation · Speed of Light and Refractive Index
3	Current Electricity	Electric Current and Drift Velocity · Ohm's Law and Resistance · Resistor Combinations and Circuit Analysis
4	Wave Optics	1 Theories of Light · 2 Wave Nature of Light · 3 Interference
5	Magnetism and magnetic effects of electric current	Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetic Elements · Basic Properties of Magnets and Coulomb's Law of Magnetism · Magnetic Field Due to a Bar Magnet (Axial and Equatorial)
6	Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter	1 Electron Emission and Work Function · 2 Photoelectric Effect and Photon Theory · 3 Matter Waves and De Broglie Hypothesis
7	Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Current	1 Electromagnetic Induction - Faraday's Discovery · 2 Eddy Currents and Self-Induction · 3 Methods of Producing Induced EMF and AC Generator
8	Atomic and Nuclear physics	Electric Discharge Through Gases and Cathode Rays · Atomic Models: Thomson, Rutherford, and Bohr · Atomic Spectrum and Hydrogen Spectrum
9	Electromagnetic waves	1 Displacement Current and Maxwell's Correction to Ampere's Circuital Law · 1.2 Maxwell's Equations in Integral Form · 2.1 Production and Properties of Electromagnetic Waves - Hertz's Experiment
10	Electronics and Communication	Energy Band Diagram and Classification of Materials · Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors · P-N Junction Diode Formation and Characteristics
11	Recent Developments in Physics	1 Introduction - Physics as Foundation for Technology · 2 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology · 3 Robotics

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 Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics Syllabus?

This page has syllabus for 11 chapters of Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu Board Class 12 Physics syllabus changed for 2026-27?

This page lists the chapters in the current Tamil Nadu 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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