Cbse class 11 physics syllabus 2024-25

Physics is one of the most challenging subjects for Class 11 students, it requires a lot of dedication, practice and revision to excel in the chapters assigned to the Cbse class 11 physics syllabus. However, before starting with the preparations, it is much significant to first read and understand the syllabus thoroughly. It will give you brief insights on the different chapters present in your textbooks. SimplyAcad has collated all the details regarding the physics cbse class 11 syllabus below, scroll to learn about more details.

Cbse class 11 Physics syllabus

BOOK 1

Chapter 1: Units and Measurement

Chapter 2: Motion in a Straight Line

Chapter 3: Motion in a Plane

Chapter 4: Law of Motion

Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power

Chapter 6: Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion

Chapter 7: Gravitation

BOOK 2

Chapter 8: Mechanical Properties of Solids

Chapter 9: Mechanical Properties of Fluids

Chapter 10: Thermal Properties of Matter

Chapter 11: Thermodynamics

Chapter 12: Kinetic Theory

Chapter 13: Oscillations

Chapter 14: Waves

Cbse class 11 physics  Course Structure 2024-25

 

UNIT		No. of Periods	Marks
Unit–I	Physical World and Measurement	8	23
	Chapter–2: Units and Measurements
Unit-II	Kinematics	24
	Chapter–3: Motion in a Straight Line
	Chapter–4: Motion in a Plane
Unit–III	Laws of Motion	14
	Chapter–5: Laws of Motion
Unit–IV	Work, Energy and Power	14	17
	Chapter–6: Work, Energy and Power
Unit–V	Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body	18
	Chapter–7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion
Unit-VI	Gravitation	12
	Chapter–8: Gravitation
Unit–VII	Properties of Bulk Matter	24	20
	Chapter–9: Mechanical Properties of Solids
	Chapter–10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids
	Chapter–11: Thermal Properties of Matter
Unit–VIII	Thermodynamics	12
	Chapter–12: Thermodynamics
Unit–IX	Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of Gases	08
	Chapter–13: Kinetic Theory
Unit–X	Oscillations and Waves	26	10
	Chapter–14: Oscillations
	Chapter–15: Waves
Total		160	70

 

Practical Evaluation Scheme

 

NCERT Class 11 Physics Syllabus Practical Evaluation Scheme
Topic	Marks
Two experiments one from each section	7+7 marks
Practical record (experiment and activities)	5 marks
One activity from any section	3 marks
Investigatory Project	3 marks
Viva on experiments, activities, and project	5 marks
Total	30 Marks

 

 Deleted Syllabus

Get here for a comprehensive look at the eliminated Physics subjects from the CBSE Class 11 Physics Syllabus 2024-25.

 

NCERT Class 11 Physics Syllabus 2024-25 Deleted Syllabus
Chapter Name	Deleted Topics	Added Topics
Chapter 1: Physical World	Complete Chapter	–
Chapter 2: Units and Measurements	Length, mass and time measurements; accuracy and precision of measuring instruments; errors in measurement	–
Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line	Position-time graph, speed and velocity. Average Speed.	–
Chapter 4: Motion in a Plane	Relative Velocity, Acceleration Projectile	–
Chapter 5: Laws of Motion	–	–
Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power	conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies)	–
Chapter 7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion	Statement of parallel and perpendicular axes theorems and their applications.	–
Chapter 8: Gravitation	Geostationary satellites,

 

Topic wise Syllabus

Chapters	Topics Deleted
Chapter 1: Physical World	1.1 What is Physics? 1.2 Scope and Excitement of Physics 1.3 Physics, Technology and Society 1.4 Fundamental Forces in Nature 1.5 Nature of Physical Laws
Chapter 2: Units and Measurements	2.3 Measurement of Length 2.4 Measurement of Mass 2.5 Measurement of Time 2.6 Accuracy and precision of Instruments and Errors in Measurement Exercises 2.13, 2.14, 2.19–2.22, 2.24–2.33
Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line	3.2 Position, Path Length and Displacement 3.3 Average Velocity and Average Speed 3.7 Relative Velocity Exercises 3.5, 3.7–3.9 and 3.23–3.28 Appendix 3.1
Chapter 4: Motion in a Plane	4.9 Relative Velocity in Two Dimensions  Exercises 4.12–4.14; 4.26–4.32
Chapter 5: Laws of Motion	Exercises 5.24–5.40
Chapter 6: Work, Energy and Power	6.10 Various Forms of Energy: the Law of Conservation of Energy Exercises 6.24–6.29
Chapter 7: System of Particles and Rotational Motion	7.10 Theorems of Perpendicular and Parallel Axes 7.14 Rolling Motion Exercises 7.10, 7.18–7.19, 7.21–7.33
Chapter 8: Gravitation	8.11 Geostationary and Polar Satellites 8.12 Weightlessness Exercises 8.3–8.5, 8.22–8.25 Appendix 8.1
Chapter 9: Mechanical Properties of Solids	9.2 Elastic Behaviour of Solids 9.6.2 Determination of Young’s Modulus of the Material of a Wire Exercises 9.17 – 9.21
Chapter 10: Mechanical Properties of Fluids	10.4.2 Venturi-meter 10.4.3 Blood Flow and Heart Attack 10.6.6 Detergents and Surface Tension Exercises 10.21–10.31 Appendix 10.1
Chapter 11: Thermal Properties of Matter	11.9.5 Greenhouse Effect Exercises 11.21 – 11.22
Chapter 12: Thermodynamics	12.9 Heat Engines 12.10 Refrigerators and Heat Pumps Exercises 12.7 and 12.10
Chapter 13: Kinetic Theory	13.6.5 Specific Heat Capacity of Water Exercises 13.11–13.14
Chapter 14: Oscillations	14.9 Damped Simple Harmonic Motion 14.10 Forced Oscillations and Resonance Exercises 14.16 (p. 365), 14.20–14.25
Chapter 15: Waves	15.8 Doppler Effect Exercises 15.20–15.27
Answers	Following the reduction in Exercises in text.

 

Frequently asked questions on Cbse class 11 physics syllabus

Q.1. Is Class 11 physics difficult?

Ans. Class 11 Physics is considered a bit more difficult compared to class 12. As it is much lengthy, complex and challenging to the prescribed class 12 syllabus, students must practise and do regular revisions to score good.

 

Q.2 Which one is easier, Biology or Physics?

Ans. Biology is more lengthy and complex than Physics and Chemistry for class 11. However, the initial chapters are simpler and easier when compared to the chapters of Physics. 

 

Q.3. Is Physics mandatory for science stream of class 11?

Ans. Yes, Physics forms an important subject of the science stream for class 11 students and is mandatory.