Class 12 Physics Syllabus at a Glance
Physics is a 100-mark subject in the Class 12 exam, and the marks are split between a written theory paper and a practical exam. The table below gives the basic structure you need before you open any chapter.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Subject name | Physics |
| Subject code | 54 [verify] |
| Theory paper marks | 70 |
| Practical exam marks | 30 (including journal and viva) [verify] |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Medium | English, Marathi and Hindi [verify] |
| Total units in the syllabus | 21 |
| Theory exam duration | 3 hours |
The 21 units run from Circular Motion to Communication Systems. Mechanics, optics and electricity take up most of the paper, while the last few units cover modern physics and communication. Your textbook follows the same order, so unit numbers and chapter numbers mostly match.
The official syllabus PDF is published on the state board's website. Download it from the board site and keep a printed copy, because the exact topic wording matters: a topic listed as "derivation only" will not be asked as a numerical.
One warning about the 2021 cycle: the syllabus was reduced for that year because of the COVID-19 disruption, and some topics were removed from the exam [verify]. If you are preparing for a later exam, do not assume the 2021 list is still valid. Check the latest syllabus circular on the board website first.
If you are planning your full study timetable, read the MSBSHSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus alongside this page, since the practical exam schedules for both subjects usually fall in the same window.
Full Unit-wise Syllabus with Textbook Chapter Mapping
The table below lists all 21 units in the order they appear in the syllabus, with the topics the board expects you to know and the textbook chapter each unit maps to. Chapter numbers follow the standard Maharashtra state board Physics textbook [verify]. Marathi and Hindi chapter names are given in brackets only where the translation is commonly used in class, so you can match your regional-medium book quickly.
| Unit | Official topics | Textbook chapter |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Circular Motion | Angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration; uniform circular motion; centripetal acceleration and centripetal force; banking of roads; conical pendulum; vertical circular motion | Chapter 1 (वर्तुळाकार गती / वृत्तीय गति) |
| 2. Gravitation | Newton's law of gravitation; acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude, depth and latitude; Kepler's laws; escape velocity; orbital velocity; weightlessness; gravitational potential and potential energy | Chapter 5 (गुरुत्वाकर्षण / गुरुत्वाकर्षण) |
| 3. Rotational Motion | Moment of inertia; radius of gyration; theorems of parallel and perpendicular axes; torque and angular momentum; conservation of angular momentum; rolling motion; kinetic energy of a rolling body | Chapter 4 (घूर्णन गती / घूर्णन गति) |
| 4. Oscillations | Periodic and oscillatory motion; simple harmonic motion (SHM); displacement, velocity and acceleration in SHM; phase; energy in SHM; oscillations of a spring; simple pendulum; angular SHM | Chapter 6 (दोलन / दोलन) |
| 5. Elasticity | Elastic and plastic behaviour; stress and strain; Hooke's law; Young's modulus, bulk modulus and modulus of rigidity; Poisson's ratio; stress-strain diagram; elastic potential energy | Chapter 2 (स्थितिस्थापकता / प्रत्यास्थता) |
| 6. Surface Tension | Surface tension and surface energy; angle of contact; capillary rise and the capillary tube formula; excess pressure inside a liquid drop and soap bubble; drop formation | Chapter 2 (part) [verify] |
| 7. Wave Motion | Types of waves; transverse and longitudinal waves; wave equation; speed of a wave on a string; principle of superposition; beats; Doppler effect for sound | Chapter 8 (तरंग गती / तरंग गति) |
| 8. Stationary Waves | Formation of stationary waves; nodes and antinodes; vibration of a string and sonometer; vibration of air columns in closed and open pipes; end correction; resonance tube | Chapter 8 (part) [verify] |
| 9. Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation | Assumptions of kinetic theory; pressure of a gas; kinetic energy and temperature; degrees of freedom; law of equipartition of energy; mean free path; blackbody radiation; Wien's displacement law; Stefan-Boltzmann law | Chapter 3 (वायूंचा अभिगती सिद्धांत व प्रारण / गैसों का अणुगति सिद्धांत तथा विकिरण) |
| 10. Wave Optics | Nature of light; Huygens' principle; reflection and refraction using wave theory; polarisation; Brewster's law; Malus' law | Chapter 7 (तरंग प्रकाशिकी / तरंग प्रकाशिकी) |
| 11. Interference and Diffraction | Coherent sources; constructive and destructive interference; Young's double slit experiment; fringe width; diffraction at a single slit; difference between interference and diffraction; resolving power; telescope and microscope | Chapter 7 (part) [verify] |
| 12. Electrostatics | Electric charge and Coulomb's law; electric field and field lines; electric dipole; electric flux; Gauss's law and its applications; electric potential and potential energy; capacitors and capacitance; series and parallel combinations; energy stored in a capacitor; dielectric | Chapter 9 (स्थितिक विद्युत / स्थिर विद्युत) |
| 13. Current Electricity | Electric current; Ohm's law; resistivity and conductivity; temperature dependence of resistance; combination of resistors; Kirchhoff's laws; Wheatstone's bridge; potentiometer; cells, emf and internal resistance; electrical energy and power | Chapter 10 (विद्युतधारा / विद्युत धारा) |
| 14. Magnetic Effect of Electric Current | Magnetic field due to a current; Biot-Savart law; Ampere's law; magnetic field due to a straight wire, loop and solenoid; force on a current-carrying conductor; force between two parallel wires; torque on a current loop; moving coil galvanometer | Chapter 11 (विद्युतधारेचे चुंबकीय परिणाम / विद्युत धारा का चुंबकीय प्रभाव) |
| 15. Magnetism | Bar magnet and magnetic moment; magnetic field lines; earth's magnetism; magnetisation and magnetic intensity; magnetic properties of materials; dia-, para- and ferromagnetic substances; hysteresis | Chapter 11 (part) [verify] |
| 16. Electromagnetic Induction | Magnetic flux; Faraday's laws; Lenz's law; motional emf; eddy currents; self-inductance and mutual inductance; energy stored in an inductor; AC generator | Chapter 12 (विद्युतचुंबकीय प्रेरण / विद्युत चुंबकीय प्रेरण) |
| 17. Alternating Current | AC through a resistor, inductor and capacitor; phasors; series LCR circuit; resonance; power in AC circuits and power factor; transformer; LC oscillations | Chapter 13 (प्रत्यावर्ती धारा / प्रत्यावर्ती धारा) |
| 18. Electrons and Photons | Discovery of the electron; cathode rays; e/m of an electron; photoelectric effect; Einstein's photoelectric equation; photons; particle nature of light; de Broglie hypothesis | Chapter 14 (इलेक्ट्रॉन व फोटॉन / इलेक्ट्रॉन और फोटॉन) |
| 19. Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei | Rutherford's model; Bohr's model of the hydrogen atom; hydrogen spectrum; energy levels; composition of the nucleus; mass defect and binding energy; nuclear fission and fusion; radioactivity and radioactive decay law | Chapter 15 (अणु, रेणु व केंद्रक / परमाणु, अणु और नाभिक) |
| 20. Semiconductors | Energy bands in solids; intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors; p-type and n-type; p-n junction diode; forward and reverse bias; rectifier; Zener diode; photodiode; LED; solar cell; transistor action | Chapter 16 (अर्धसंवाहक / अर्धचालक) |
| 21. Communication Systems | Elements of a communication system; bandwidth of signals and transmission lines; propagation of electromagnetic waves; ground wave, sky wave and space wave propagation; satellite communication; modulation and demodulation | Chapter 17 (संचारण पद्धती / संचार प्रणाली) |
Two things about the mapping are worth knowing. First, some units share a single chapter: Surface Tension is grouped with Elasticity, Stationary Waves with Wave Motion, and Interference and Diffraction with Wave Optics. That means one chapter can supply questions from more than one unit, and you should revise the whole chapter rather than only the part matching the unit title. Second, the chapter numbering above is the standard sequence, but printed editions and reprints can shift a number by one [verify], so always confirm against the contents page of the book you actually carry.
How a unit becomes an exam question
Take Unit 12, Electrostatics. A typical 3-mark question might read: "A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance C is charged to potential V. A dielectric slab of constant K is inserted. Find the new capacitance and the new energy stored." The marking scheme gives one mark for stating C' = KC, one mark for the energy expression with K, and one mark for correct substitution or simplification. Students lose the third mark most often because they forget that charge stays constant when the capacitor is isolated, so the energy becomes U/K, not KU. Reading the unit topic list tells you this kind of derivation-and-result question is expected, so practise the algebra until both cases (battery connected and battery disconnected) are automatic.
Topics removed for the 2021 exam
The 2021 syllabus was a reduced version, and a set of topics was marked as not to be tested that year [verify]. The commonly cited deletions include communication systems detail, some portions of magnetic properties of materials, and certain advanced derivations [verify]. Because the exact deleted list was published in a separate board circular and not inside the unit table itself, do not rely on a second-hand list. If you are studying for a later exam, treat the full unit list above as your syllabus and confirm any deletions from the latest circular on the board website.
Using the chapter map while you revise
- Write the unit number and chapter number in the margin of every page of your notes. When a question says "Unit 13", you should be able to turn to the right chapter in seconds.
- Keep the Marathi or Hindi chapter name next to the English one in your index. Board papers are set in all three mediums, and the same topic can appear under a slightly different heading in your book.
- For units that share a chapter, mark the boundary in your textbook with a pencil line. This stops you from skipping the surface tension numericals because you were revising "elasticity".
- After finishing each chapter, tick the unit off on a printed copy of the table. Twenty-one ticks is a clearer progress signal than a vague feeling that you have "done some physics".
If your revision plan is running short on time, pair this page with the MSBSHSE Class 12 Chemistry Syllabus so that overlapping topics such as kinetic theory and thermodynamics are studied in the same week, and use the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Previous Year Question Papers to check which units actually appear most often.
Marks Distribution and Weightage per Unit
The board does not print a marks-per-unit table inside the syllabus booklet. What it does give is the paper design: the theory paper carries 70 marks [verify], and questions are drawn from all 21 units. The approximate split below is based on how often each unit appears in board papers and on the official weightage statements issued with the syllabus [verify]. Treat it as a revision priority list, not a guarantee.
| Unit group | Units | Approx. marks (theory) |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and properties of matter | 1 to 6 | 14 to 16 |
| Waves and optics | 7, 8, 10, 11 | 12 to 14 |
| Kinetic theory and radiation | 9 | 4 to 5 |
| Electricity and magnetism | 12, 13, 14, 15 | 16 to 18 |
| Induction, AC and modern physics | 16, 17, 18, 19 | 12 to 14 |
| Semiconductors and communication | 20, 21 | 6 to 8 |
Three units deserve extra time. Electrostatics (Unit 12) and Current Electricity (Unit 13) together usually supply more numericals than any other pair, and both appear in short-answer and long-answer sections. The optics units (10 and 11) are heavy on ray diagrams and formula-based sums such as fringe width, so they reward regular practice rather than last-week reading.
How to prioritise, in order:
- Finish Units 12, 13, 14 and 16 first. They are long, interconnected, and carry steady marks.
- Then take Units 1 to 8. These are formula-dense but predictable; most questions repeat the same derivations with new numbers.
- Keep Units 9, 18, 19, 20 and 21 for the middle of your schedule. They are shorter and mostly definition-and-diagram based.
- Do not drop Unit 21 entirely. Communication Systems is small, but one 2-mark definition question from it is easy to secure.
A common mistake is counting chapters instead of marks. A student who "finishes" ten short units may still cover fewer marks than one who masters Electrostatics and Current Electricity. Check the real pattern using the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Previous Year Question Papers, and mark which unit each question came from. After three papers you will see the weightage for yourself.
Paper Pattern and Question Types
The theory paper is 70 marks and 3 hours long [verify]. Questions come in four blocks: multiple choice (MCQ), very short answer (VSA), short answer (SA) and long answer (LA). An MCQ gives you four options and one mark; a long answer question is usually a derivation or a multi-step numerical worth 4 marks. The exact number of questions per block changes with the board's paper design each year, so confirm the current design from the board's official circular before you build a practice plan around it [verify].
| Block | Typical marks per question | What it tests |
|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 1 | Definitions, units, direct formula recall |
| Very short answer | 1 to 2 | One-line definitions, laws, SI units |
| Short answer | 2 to 3 | Short derivations, two-step numericals, ray diagrams |
| Long answer | 4 | Full derivations, multi-step numericals, explanations |
Marks are given step by step. In a 4-mark derivation, writing the law, drawing the labelled diagram, and reaching the final expression each earn credit, so never leave a derivation half-finished because you cannot simplify the last line. In a numerical, write the given data with units, the formula, the substitution, and then the answer with its unit. A correct answer with no working often loses half the marks.
Practicals carry a separate 30-mark assessment [verify], split between the experiment, viva, and journal, plus internal assessment marks awarded by your school. Ask your teacher for the exact split your school follows, since internal assessment is handled at school level.
For time management: keep about 10 minutes at the end to check units and signs, and do not spend more than 8 minutes on any single 4-mark question. If a numerical stalls, move on and return to it. Attempt every MCQ first, because they are quick marks. Practise with the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Previous Year Question Papers under a 3-hour timer so your speed matches the real paper.
What Was Different in the 2021 Physics Syllabus?
The 2021 examination cycle ran during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the board cut down the syllabus for that year so students could finish the course with fewer school days [verify]. The reduction worked in two ways: some units were dropped completely from the exam scope, and inside the units that stayed, certain sub-topics were marked as "only for understanding" or removed from assessment [verify]. The 21-unit structure and the chapter numbering did not change, so your textbook still had all the chapters. Only the assessable portion shrank.
This matters when you pick up an old paper or a coaching handout. A question from a deleted topic can look perfectly normal, but it would not have been asked in 2021. The safe method is to keep the official syllabus copy next to you and tick each topic as you finish it. If a topic is not on that list, treat it as background reading, not exam preparation.
To confirm which version applies to you:
- Open the board's official website and find the syllabus or curriculum section for Class 12.
- Download the Physics syllabus PDF for your exam year, not an older copy saved in a WhatsApp group.
- Compare the deleted-topic list with your textbook index. If a chapter is fully absent from the list, it was out of scope that year [verify].
- Check the board's circulars page for any mid-year correction to the list before your final revision.
For the current cycle, do not assume the 2021 cuts still apply. The board restores topics once the full syllabus is back in force, and the restored version is what gets tested [verify]. Solve the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Previous Year Question Papers for pattern practice, but cross-check every chapter against the syllabus PDF for your own year before you decide what to skip.
Practical Exam Syllabus and Journal Requirements
The practical exam is separate from the theory paper and carries its own marks [verify]. You are tested on experiments you actually performed during the year, so the syllabus here is the list of standard experiments in your Physics lab manual, not the 21 theory units. Typical experiments include: a screw gauge and vernier calliper measurement, a metre bridge to find unknown resistance, Ohm's law verification, specific heat by the method of mixtures, the focal length of a convex lens, refractive index of a prism, resonance tube for the speed of sound, and a potentiometer experiment [verify]. Your school's final list may differ slightly, so confirm it with your teacher.
Your journal is the written record of every experiment: aim, apparatus, diagram, observations, calculations and conclusion. Keep it neat, number each experiment, and get it signed after each practical. Submit it before the practical exam; an incomplete or unsigned journal can cost you marks or even block you from sitting the exam [verify].
Marks are usually split across the experiment you perform on the day, a viva voce (oral questions), and your journal, with some internal assessment added by the school [verify]. A common mistake is memorising the experiment but not the formula behind it. Fix that by writing the working formula and the units at the top of every journal entry.
How to Use the Syllabus for Effective Study Planning
Treat the syllabus as a budget. You have a fixed number of study hours before the exam, and the syllabus tells you where those hours give the best return. Start by writing the 21 units on one page and marking each as high, medium or low weightage using the marks table above [verify]. Electrostatics, Current Electricity and the optics units usually carry more marks than Communication Systems, so they deserve more revision cycles, not equal time. A simple split that works: give high-weightage units three passes (first read, numerical practice, final revision), medium units two, and low-weightage units one focused pass close to the exam.
Next, read each unit's topic list line by line and turn every topic into a question you can answer. For example, "Kirchhoff's laws" becomes "Can I state both laws, draw the sign convention, and solve a two-loop numerical?" This converts a passive list into a checklist. It also tells you the question type: topics worded as laws and principles usually appear as derivations or short answers, while topics with formulas attached appear as numericals.
Set a weekly self-test against the syllabus, not against a chapter. Pick one unit you finished two weeks ago, close the book, and attempt five questions: one definition, one derivation, two numericals, one reasoning question. Mark yourself honestly. If you lose marks on units and dimensions inside a numerical, that is a syllabus-level gap, not a chapter-level one, and it needs fixing across all units.
When a unit feels complete, cross-check it against the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Textbook Solutions for that chapter, then attempt questions from Class 12 Physics previous year question papers to see how the board actually frames that topic.
Key Formulas and Definitions (Quick Revision)
Formulas in Physics are not strings to memorise; each one is a relationship between quantities with fixed units. Before writing any formula, check that every term is in SI units, because the single biggest source of lost marks is mixing units: radius in cm with force in newtons, or time in minutes inside a wave equation.
Use this table as a last-week revision sheet. The middle column gives the formula, the right column gives the definition or law it comes from, so you can reconstruct the formula in the exam even if memory slips.
| Unit | Key formula | Definition or law to state |
|---|---|---|
| Circular motion | v = rω; ac = v²/r = rω² | Uniform circular motion: speed constant, velocity changes because direction changes. |
| Gravitation | F = Gm₁m₂/r²; g = GM/R² | Newton's law of gravitation; g is the acceleration due to gravity at the surface. |
| Rotational motion | τ = Iα; L = Iω | Torque is the rotational analogue of force; angular momentum is conserved when net torque is zero. |
| Oscillations | T = 2π√(m/k); T = 2π√(l/g) | Period of a spring-mass system and of a simple pendulum for small oscillations. |
| Elasticity | Y = (F/A)/(Δl/l) | Young's modulus: longitudinal stress divided by longitudinal strain. |
| Surface tension | T = F/l; excess pressure = 2T/r (drop) | Surface tension is force per unit length along a liquid surface. |
| Wave motion | v = fλ | Wave speed equals frequency times wavelength. |
| Stationary waves | fn = nv/2L (string) | Nodes are points of zero displacement; antinodes have maximum displacement. |
| Kinetic theory | PV = (1/3)mnc²; E = (3/2)kT | Pressure arises from molecular collisions; mean kinetic energy depends only on temperature. |
| Wave optics | μ = c/v; path difference = nλ | Refractive index compares light speed in vacuum and in a medium. |
| Interference and diffraction | λ = xd/D (Young's double slit) | Constructive interference occurs when path difference is a whole number of wavelengths. |
| Electrostatics | F = q₁q₂/(4πε₀r²); V = W/q | Coulomb's law; potential is work done per unit charge. |
| Current electricity | V = IR; R = ρl/A | Ohm's law; resistivity depends on material, not on dimensions. |
| Magnetic effect | F = BIl sinθ; B = μ₀I/(2πr) | Force on a current-carrying conductor; field due to a long straight wire. |
| Magnetism | τ = MB sinθ | Torque on a magnetic dipole in a uniform field. |
| Electromagnetic induction | e = −dΦ/dt | Faraday's law; Lenz's law fixes the direction of induced current. |
| Alternating current | Irms = I₀/√2; Z = √(R² + (XL − XC)²) | rms value is the steady current that gives the same heating effect. |
| Electrons and photons | E = hf; hf = φ + Kmax | Photoelectric effect: photon energy must exceed the work function. |
| Atoms, molecules, nuclei | En = −13.6/n² eV; E = Δmc² | Bohr energy levels of hydrogen; mass defect converts to binding energy. |
| Semiconductors | For a diode, I ≈ I₀(eeV/kT − 1) [verify] | Forward bias lowers the barrier; reverse bias widens the depletion region. |
| Communication systems | Bandwidth = fmax − fmin | Bandwidth is the range of frequencies a channel can carry. |
Three mistakes recur in numericals. First, using degrees where the formula needs radians (ω, α, τ = Iα). Second, dropping the sign in e = −dΦ/dt: the magnitude is what most numericals ask for, but Lenz's law questions need the direction explained in words. Third, writing the formula first and substituting later without checking units; instead, convert every quantity to SI at the start, then substitute. If an answer looks odd, such as a pendulum period of 0.2 s for a 1 m string, the substitution is wrong, not the formula.
For derivations, state the law, draw the labelled diagram, and write each step with the reason beside it. A derivation with correct steps but no stated law loses marks in most board schemes [verify]. Practise these formulas against Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics Textbook Solutions, and test recall with Class 12 Physics previous year question papers.
Study Plan: Week-by-Week Breakdown
Twelve weeks is enough for the full Class 12 Physics syllabus if you treat theory and numericals as two separate daily tasks, not one. A workable split is 60 minutes of theory (reading the chapter, writing definitions and derivations) and 45 minutes of numericals from the same chapter. Keep the last two weeks free of new topics.
Weeks 1–2 (Mechanics): Units 1 to 3, circular motion, gravitation and rotational motion. These share the same ideas of force, torque and conservation, so solving them together builds speed. Finish with 15 numericals on τ = Iα and L = Iω.
Weeks 3–4 (Properties of matter and waves): Units 4 to 8. Elasticity and surface tension are short; give the saved time to stationary waves, where organ pipe and string numericals repeat every year.
Weeks 5–6 (Heat and optics): Units 9 to 11. Draw every ray diagram by hand at least twice; interference and diffraction answers are marked on the diagram as much as the formula.
Weeks 7–8 (Electricity and magnetism): Units 12 to 17. This is the heaviest block. Do electrostatics and current electricity in week 7, then magnetic effect, magnetism, induction and AC in week 8.
Weeks 9–10 (Modern physics): Units 18 to 21. Photoelectric effect, Bohr model, nuclei and semiconductors are scoring because questions are direct.
Weeks 11–12 (Revision and tests): Solve one full previous year question paper every alternate day under timed conditions, and revise weak units using textbook solutions. Keep one day per week for a mock test and its correction, because correcting errors teaches more than attempting a fresh paper.
Exam Strategy and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Start with the objective questions. One mark each, no partial credit, so do not spend more than 40 seconds on any single one. If a numerical MCQ looks long, eliminate two options and move on. Come back only if time is left.
For numericals, write the given data, the formula, the substitution and the answer with its unit, in that order. Marks are usually split across these steps [verify], so a wrong final answer with correct steps still earns partial marks. The most common error is skipping the unit conversion: a radius given in cm must become metres before you use F = Gm₁m₂/r², otherwise the answer is off by a factor of 10⁴.
In derivations, draw the labelled diagram first, then state the law you are applying, then proceed step by step. A derivation copied without the diagram often loses the diagram mark. Do not merge two steps into one line; examiners award marks for visible reasoning.
Budget roughly 15 minutes for reading and MCQs, 90 minutes for the short and long answers, and 15 minutes for checking. In the last 15 minutes, verify units, signs and significant figures, and confirm you have attempted every question. An unattempted question scores zero, while a partially correct attempt can still earn marks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the Class 12 Physics syllabus PDF?
From the official state board website. Look for the "Syllabus" or "Curriculum" section for Class 12, choose Science stream, and select Physics. Always check the year printed on the PDF before you rely on it.
How many units are there in the Physics syllabus?
Twenty-one units, running from Circular Motion to Communication Systems. Each unit maps to a chapter in your textbook, so unit numbers and chapter numbers are not always the same.
What is the marks distribution?
Theory and practical marks are separate. The theory paper carries the larger share, and practicals are assessed through your journal, an experiment, and a viva. The exact split for your batch is printed in the official syllabus document [verify].
Is the 2021 syllabus the same as the current one?
No. The 2021 cycle used a reduced syllabus [verify], so a chapter list from that year may leave out topics that are examinable now. If you are preparing for a later exam, download the syllabus for your own year.
Does the exam include a practical component?
Yes. You must maintain a journal, perform the listed experiments, and face a viva. Keep the journal updated through the year; writing it up in the last week usually costs marks for neatness and accuracy.
Which chapters were removed in 2021?
The deleted list changed between the reduced-syllabus years [verify]. Do not assume a topic is out because a senior told you so. Confirm against the official PDF for your exam year.
For more practice, work through the Class 12 Physics previous year question papers and check your answers against the textbook solutions.
Where can I download the MSBSHSE Class 12 Physics syllabus PDF?
The official syllabus PDF is available on the state board's website. Look for the 'Syllabus' or 'Curriculum' section and download the PDF for Class 12 Physics. Keep a printed copy because the exact topic wording matters, for example, topics marked 'derivation only' will not be asked as numericals. Always check for the latest circular.
How many units are there in the Maharashtra Board Class 12 Physics syllabus?
There are 21 units in the Class 12 Physics syllabus, starting from Circular Motion and ending with Communication Systems. Mechanics, optics, and electricity take up most of the paper, while the last few units cover modern physics and communication. Your textbook follows the same order, so unit numbers and chapter numbers mostly match.
What is the marks distribution for MSBSHSE Class 12 Physics?
The theory paper is worth 70 marks, and the practical exam is worth 30 marks (including journal and viva), making a total of 100 marks. The theory exam duration is 3 hours. For exact topic-wise weightage, refer to the official syllabus PDF, as it may vary.
Is the 2021 Physics syllabus the same as the current syllabus?
No, the 2021 syllabus was reduced due to COVID-19 disruptions, and some topics were removed from the exam [verify]. If you are preparing for a later exam, do not assume the 2021 list is still valid. Always check the latest syllabus circular on the board website before planning your studies.
Does the Class 12 Physics exam include a practical component?
Yes, the Class 12 Physics exam includes a practical component worth 30 marks, which includes journal and viva. The theory paper is 70 marks. Practical exams are usually held separately, and you must maintain a journal and be prepared for a viva voce.
Which chapters were removed from the Class 12 Physics syllabus in 2021? [verify]
The 2021 syllabus had certain topics removed due to the pandemic [verify]. For the exact list of deleted topics, refer to the official board circular for that year. Since the syllabus may change, always confirm with the latest syllabus for your exam year.