CBSE Class 12 Physics 2026-27 | Notes, Important Questions, MCQs & PYQs

CBSE Class 12 Physics 2026–27 — complete chapter-wise study resources for board preparation: notes, important questions, MCQs, numericals, case-based questions, Assertion–Reason, PYQs, formula sheets and chapter tests.

Use this hub to move from concept learning → question practice → numerical solving → revision → timed testing. The syllabus structure and marks shown here follow the current CBSE 2026–27 curriculum. The theory paper is 70 marks for 3 hours, and marks are assigned at the official unit/block level rather than as fixed marks for each individual chapter.

CBSE Session2026–27
Theory Paper70 Marks
Exam Duration3 Hours
Chapters14 Chapters

CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2026–27

The current CBSE curriculum contains 9 units and 14 chapters. The marks below belong to the corresponding unit/block in the official curriculum. They should not be interpreted as a guaranteed chapter-wise question allocation.

UnitChaptersOfficial Unit Marks
Unit I — ElectrostaticsChapters 1–216
Unit II — Current ElectricityChapter 3Included in the official 17-mark block with Unit III
Unit III — Magnetic Effects of Current and MagnetismChapters 4–5Included in the official 17-mark block with Unit II
Unit IV — Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating CurrentsChapters 6–718
Unit V — Electromagnetic WavesChapter 8Included in the official 18-mark block with Unit VI
Unit VI — OpticsChapters 9–10Included in the official 18-mark block with Unit V
Unit VII — Dual Nature of Radiation and MatterChapter 11Included in the official 12-mark block with Unit VIII
Unit VIII — Atoms and NucleiChapters 12–13Included in the official 12-mark block with Unit VII
Unit IX — Electronic DevicesChapter 147
Important marks note: The official curriculum table uses merged/unit-level mark blocks. Therefore, do not publish a “fixed marks for Chapter X” claim unless an official CBSE document explicitly provides one. The 70-mark theory paper is the overall written-exam maximum.

Class 12 Physics Chapters

Open a chapter to access the published resources. Chapters 1–7 currently have sitemap-verified resource links; Chapters 8–14 remain unlinked here until their resources are published.

Unit I — Electrostatics Chapters 1–2 · 16 marks at unit level
Chapter 1 Electric Charges and Fields

Electric charge, Coulomb's law, superposition, electric field, field lines, electric dipole, electric flux and Gauss's law.

9 resources live
Chapter 2 Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Electric potential, potential difference, potential energy, equipotential surfaces, capacitance, capacitor combinations and stored energy.

8 resources sitemap-confirmed
Unit II — Current Electricity Chapter 3 · part of the official 17-mark block with Unit III
Chapter 3 Current Electricity

Current, drift ideas, resistance, resistivity, cells, combinations, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge and electrical measurements.

8 resources sitemap-confirmed
Unit III — Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism Chapters 4–5 · part of the official 17-mark block with Unit II
Chapter 4 Moving Charges and Magnetism

Magnetic force, motion of charged particles, magnetic fields due to currents, force on conductors, torque and moving-coil galvanometer.

9 resources live
Chapter 5 Magnetism and Matter

Bar magnet ideas, magnetic field and dipole concepts, magnetisation and magnetic behaviour of materials.

9 resources live
Unit IV — Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Chapters 6–7 · 18 marks at unit level
Chapter 6 Electromagnetic Induction

Magnetic flux, Faraday's laws, induced EMF and current, Lenz's law, self-induction and mutual induction.

9 resources live
Chapter 7 Alternating Current

RMS and peak values, reactance, impedance, series LCR circuit, resonance, power factor, AC generator and transformer.

9 resources live
Unit V — Electromagnetic Waves Chapter 8 · part of the official 18-mark block with Unit VI
Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Waves

Nature and properties of electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic spectrum and common applications.

Chapter resource not yet linked
Unit VI — Optics Chapters 9–10 · part of the official 18-mark block with Unit V
Chapter 9 Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Geometrical optics, reflection, refraction, optical instruments and related applications.

Chapter resource not yet linked
Chapter 10 Wave Optics

Wave nature of light, interference, diffraction and related wave-optics phenomena.

Chapter resource not yet linked
Unit VII — Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter Chapter 11 · part of the official 12-mark block with Unit VIII
Chapter 11 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Photoelectric effect, photon concepts, matter waves and the dual nature of radiation and matter.

Chapter resource not yet linked
Unit VIII — Atoms and Nuclei Chapters 12–13 · part of the official 12-mark block with Unit VII
Chapter 12 Atoms

Atomic models, Bohr's model, energy levels and atomic spectra.

Chapter resource not yet linked
Chapter 13 Nuclei

Nuclear composition, properties, radioactivity, nuclear energy and related concepts.

Chapter resource not yet linked
Unit IX — Electronic Devices Chapter 14 · 7 marks at unit level
Chapter 14 Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

Semiconductor materials, electronic devices and simple semiconductor circuits within the current CBSE syllabus.

Chapter resource not yet linked

Physics Study Resources

Each resource serves a different exam-preparation intent: understand the chapter, practise board-style questions, solve calculations, revise quickly, analyse PYQs and test readiness.

Chapter NotesConcept-focused explanations aligned with the current chapter scope.
Important QuestionsFocused practice for high-value concepts, applications and board-style answers.
MCQsObjective practice for definitions, relationships, calculations and conceptual traps.
NumericalsStep-by-step problem-solving practice for calculation-heavy Physics topics.
Case-Based QuestionsApplication-oriented questions built around situations, data and physical principles.
Assertion–ReasonReasoning practice for statement-based board-style questions.
PYQsPrevious-year question practice with attention to source/year details.
Formula SheetsCompact revision support for important equations, relationships and common traps.
Quick RevisionFast concept and formula review before a test or examination.
Chapter TestsTimed practice to check independent application of chapter concepts.

Recommended Class 12 Physics Study Flow

1. Learn Concepts
2. Practise Questions
3. Solve Numericals
4. Revise Formulas
5. Attempt Test
How to use this hub: Start with the chapter Notes, then use Important Questions and MCQs to check understanding. Solve Numericals where calculation is required. Use PYQs to study real board-question patterns, then revise with the Formula Sheet and attempt the Chapter Test under time pressure. Add Case-Based and Assertion–Reason practice when you need competency-style or statement-based revision. Do not treat third-party “important question” predictions as guarantees.

Quick Answers: CBSE Class 12 Physics 2026–27

What are the chapters in CBSE Class 12 Physics 2026–27?

The current CBSE Physics curriculum has 14 chapters arranged across 9 units, from Electric Charges and Fields to Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits.

How should I prepare for the CBSE Class 12 Physics board exam?

A practical sequence is: learn the chapter concepts, practise Important Questions and MCQs, solve numericals, revise formulas, analyse PYQs, and finish with timed chapter tests.

Where can I find Class 12 Physics MCQs, numericals and PYQs?

Learn Revise Hub provides separate chapter-wise pages for MCQs, numericals, PYQs, formula sheets, Assertion–Reason, case-based questions and chapter tests for the chapters currently published.

Are chapter-wise marks fixed by CBSE?

No. The current official curriculum assigns the marks shown in its course-structure table at unit/block level. It does not give a separate fixed mark allocation to every individual chapter.

Link audit result: 61 Learn Revise Hub resource links on this page are confirmed by the supplied sitemap. Two known Chapter 2/3 PYQ URLs were deliberately not linked because they are absent from the sitemap you supplied. No unpublished Chapter 8–14 URLs have been invented.

Official CBSE References

CBSE Physics Curriculum 2026–27

Use the official curriculum as the primary authority for syllabus scope, unit structure, marks and prescribed course content.

Open official CBSE Physics 2026–27 curriculum →
CBSE Class XII 2026–27 Sample Question Papers & Marking Schemes

Use the official SQP and marking-scheme resources to understand the current board-paper design and answer expectations.

Open official CBSE Class XII SQP & MS page →
Source discipline: The official CBSE 2026–27 Physics curriculum is the authority for the syllabus and unit-level marks. Current third-party pages were reviewed only to understand search intent and common student-facing terminology. Search rankings, “most important chapter” claims and predicted question weightage are not treated as official CBSE information.

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