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CBSE Class 11 · Physics · 2025-26

CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus 2025-26

Official chapter-wise syllabus for CBSE Class 11 Physics — unit-wise marks distribution, list of deleted/reduced topics, and the 2025-26 exam paper pattern. Use this page alongside the Class 11 Physics preparation guide for full exam readiness.

2025-26

Academic Year

Theory Marks

Practical Marks

Total Chapters

Unit-Wise Marks Distribution

80 marks (theory)

Unit I: Physical World and Measurement

Physical World · Units and Measurements

10M

13% of theory marks

Unit II: Kinematics

Motion in a Straight Line · Motion in a Plane

11% of theory marks

Unit III: Laws of Motion

Laws of Motion

10M

13% of theory marks

Unit IV: Work, Energy and Power

Work, Energy and Power

8% of theory marks

Unit V: Motion of System of Particles

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

9% of theory marks

Unit VI: Gravitation

Gravitation

8% of theory marks

Unit VII: Properties of Bulk Matter

Mechanical Properties of Solids · Mechanical Properties of Fluids · Thermal Properties of Matter

10M

13% of theory marks

Unit VIII: Thermodynamics

Thermodynamics

6% of theory marks

Unit IX: Kinetic Theory

Kinetic Theory

6% of theory marks

Unit X: Oscillations & Waves

Oscillations · Waves

12M

15% of theory marks

Chapter-Wise Syllabus

12 chapters

#	Chapter	Marks	Key Topics
1	Physical World & Measurement	3	Fundamental Forces · Dimensional Analysis · Significant Figures
2	Kinematics	8	Equations of Motion · Projectile Motion · Relative Velocity
3	Laws of Motion	8	Newton's 3 Laws · Friction · Circular Motion · Free Body Diagram
4	Work, Energy and Power	6	Work-Energy Theorem · Conservative Forces · Elastic Collision · Power
5	System of Particles and Rotational Motion	8	Centre of Mass · Torque · Moment of Inertia · Angular Momentum · Rolling
6	Gravitation	6	Universal Law · Orbital Velocity · Escape Velocity · Satellites
7	Mechanical Properties of Solids & Fluids	6	Stress & Strain · Hooks Law · Bernoulli's Theorem · Viscosity · Surface Tension
8	Thermal Properties of Matter	6	Thermal Expansion · Specific Heat · Calorimetry · Newton's Law of Cooling
9	Thermodynamics	8	Zeroth, First, Second Laws · Isothermal & Adiabatic Processes · Heat Engines · Carnot Cycle
10	Kinetic Theory of Gases	5	Ideal Gas · Pressure & KE Relation · Degrees of Freedom · Mean Free Path
11	Oscillations	7	SHM · Time Period of Pendulum & Spring · Damped & Forced Oscillations
12	Waves	9	Wave Equation · Speed of Sound · Principle of Superposition · Beats · Doppler Effect

Deleted / Reduced Topics 2025-26

Note: The following topics have been deleted or reduced from the CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus. Do not spend time studying these for the 2025-26 board exam. Always verify with the official CBSE syllabus document before your exam.

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Physical World

Nature of Physics — detailed historical overview

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System of Particles

Moment of inertia derivation of complex shapes

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Thermodynamics

Carnot engine efficiency proof (statement only)

Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26

70 marks total

Section	Question Type	Marks/Q	Count	Total
Section A	MCQ / Assertion-Reason	1	16	16
Section B	Very Short Answer (VSA)	2	5	10
Section C	Short Answer (SA)	3	7	21
Section D	Long Answer (LA)	5	3	15
Section E	Case Study / Source Based	4	2	8
Total Theory Marks				70

Practical / Internal Assessment Marks — assessed throughout the year by your school (projects, lab work, notebooks).

How to Use This Syllabus

Prioritise by marks

Use the unit-wise distribution above. Focus first on units with 20+ marks — they give the best return on study time.

Skip deleted topics

CBSE will not ask deleted topics in the board exam. Don't waste time on them — use that time for NCERT exercises instead.

Know the paper pattern

Section E (Case Study) has new-format questions many students ignore. Practise these separately — they're easy marks.

From syllabus to practice

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