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
70
Theory Marks
30
Practical Marks
12
Total Chapters
Unit-Wise Marks Distribution
80 marks (theory)Unit I: Physical World and Measurement
Physical World · Units and Measurements
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
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
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
15% of theory marks
Chapter-Wise Syllabus
12 chapters| # | Chapter | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical World & Measurement | 3 |
| 2 | Kinematics | 8 |
| 3 | Laws of Motion | 8 |
| 4 | Work, Energy and Power | 6 |
| 5 | System of Particles and Rotational Motion | 8 |
| 6 | Gravitation | 6 |
| 7 | Mechanical Properties of Solids & Fluids | 6 |
| 8 | Thermal Properties of Matter | 6 |
| 9 | Thermodynamics | 8 |
| 10 | Kinetic Theory of Gases | 5 |
| 11 | Oscillations | 7 |
| 12 | Waves | 9 |
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.
Physical World
Nature of Physics — detailed historical overview
System of Particles
Moment of inertia derivation of complex shapes
Thermodynamics
Carnot engine efficiency proof (statement only)
Exam Paper Pattern 2025-26
70 marks total| Section | Marks/Q | Count | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 1 | 16 | 16 | |
| Section B | 2 | 5 | 10 | |
| Section C | 3 | 7 | 21 | |
| Section D | 5 | 3 | 15 | |
| Section E | 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.
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