CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus 2025–26 | NCERT
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CBSE CLASS 11 – PHYSICS (NCERT) | SYLLABUS 2025–26
Class: XI
Subject: Physics
Board: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
🧪 Question Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme (CBSE 2025–26)
Annual Examination (Theory): 70 Marks
Practical / Internal Assessment: 30 Marks
Total: 100 Marks
Question Paper Structure (Theory – 70 Marks)
- Section A: Very Short Answer (VSA) / MCQs
1 mark each – conceptual clarity and basic definitions - Section B: Short Answer–I (SA-I)
2 marks each – numerical problems and reasoning - Section C: Short Answer–II (SA-II)
3 marks each – derivations and applications - Section D: Long Answer (LA)
5 marks each – in-depth explanations and numericals - Section E: Case-based / Assertion–Reason questions
4–5 marks – real-life applications and analytical thinking
Practical / Internal Assessment (30 Marks)
- Experiments & Practical File – 15 marks
- Practical Examination – 10 marks
- Viva Voce – 5 marks
Note: Practical assessment emphasizes experimental skills, observation, data analysis, error estimation, and scientific reasoning.
⚛️ CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus (NCERT) – 2025–26
| Unit | Chapter Title | Brief Chapter Summary / Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| I | Physical World and Measurement | Scope of physics, nature of physical laws, SI units, dimensional analysis, accuracy and precision. |
| II | Units and Measurements | Measurement of length, mass, time; errors in measurement and significant figures. |
| III | Motion in a Straight Line | Kinematics in one dimension, distance, displacement, velocity, acceleration, and graphical analysis. |
| IV | Motion in a Plane | Vectors, projectile motion, uniform circular motion, and relative velocity. |
| V | Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, inertia, momentum, friction, and applications in daily life. |
| VI | Work, Energy and Power | Work–energy theorem, kinetic and potential energy, conservation of energy, and power. |
| VII | System of Particles and Rotational Motion | Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, and rotational dynamics. |
| VIII | Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity, satellites, and Kepler’s laws. |
| IX | Mechanical Properties of Solids | Elastic behaviour of solids, stress–strain relations, Hooke’s law, and elastic moduli. |
| X | Mechanical Properties of Fluids | Pressure, buoyancy, Bernoulli’s theorem, viscosity, and surface tension. |
| XI | Thermal Properties of Matter | Temperature, heat transfer, thermal expansion, and calorimetry. |
| XII | Thermodynamics | Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, refrigerators, and real-life applications. |
| XIII | Kinetic Theory | Molecular nature of matter, kinetic theory of gases, and gas laws. |
| XIV | Oscillations and Waves | Simple harmonic motion, wave motion, sound waves, resonance, and Doppler effect. |
✅ Key Highlights
- Syllabus strictly aligned with NCERT textbooks and CBSE academic session 2025–26
- Strong emphasis on conceptual understanding, numerical problem-solving, and experiments
- Builds a solid foundation for Class 12 Physics, JEE, NEET, and other competitive exams
🔍 Related Keyphrases
- CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus 2025–26
- NCERT Class 11 Physics Curriculum
- Class 11 Physics Exam Pattern CBSE
- CBSE Class 11 Physics Practical Syllabus
- Class 11 Physics NCERT Chapters
