ISC Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2026-27 at a Glance
Updated for the 2027 ISC exams: CISCE has announced changes reported to take effect from 2027 — a pass in English (or the new Modern English) plus at least four other subjects, SUPW/community service as a pass requirement, and Qualified/Not Qualified in place of Pass/Fail. Check CISCE's 2027 regulations and the syllabus for your subject.
Physics forms the foundation of contemporary science and technology. The 2025-26 ICSE Class 12 Physics syllabus is formulated to facilitate improved conceptual knowledge coupled with problem-solving and analytical capabilities. It acts as the basis for engineering, research, space science, and technology careers. From the secrets of electromagnetism to the marvels of contemporary physics, this syllabus is all about balance between experiment and theory, allowing you to relate scientific principles to practical applications. Whether board or competitive exams, this course provides you with the correct thrust.
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Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus
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| Unit No. | Unit Name | Topics & Subtopics |
|---|---|---|
1 | Electrostatics | - Electric charges and fields - Gauss's law and its applications - Electric potential - Capacitance and capacitors |
2 | Current Electricity | - Ohm's law - Kirchhoff's laws - Electrical energy and power - Cells, EMF, and internal resistance |
3 | Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism | - Biot–Savart law - Ampere's law - Lorentz force - Moving coil galvanometer - Earth's magnetism |
4 | Electromagnetic Induction | - Faraday's laws - Lenz's law - Eddy currents - Self and mutual induction |
5 | Alternating Current | - AC voltage in resistor, inductor & capacitor - LCR circuits - Power in AC circuits - Transformers |
6 | Electromagnetic Waves | - Displacement current - Properties and uses of electromagnetic spectrum |
7 | Optics | - Reflection and refraction - Mirror and lens equations - Optical devices - Interference, diffraction, and polarisation |
8 | Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | - Photoelectric effect - de Broglie waves |
9 | Atoms and Nuclei | - Bohr's model - Radioactivity - Nuclear fission and fusion |
10 | Electronic Devices | - Semiconductors - Diodes and transistors - Logic gates |
11 | Communication Systems | - Components of a communication system - Bandwidth, modulation, and signal transmission |