CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern 2024 with Marking Scheme and Topic-wise Weightage

CBSE Class 12 Physics Paper Pattern 2024: Get here the complete breakdown of exam formats, marking schemes, and topic-based marks distribution to help students in preparing for the Class 12 Physics board exams. Read the complete article for more details.

Jan 3, 2025, 16:10 IST
Get here detailed CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern with marking scheme
Get here detailed CBSE Class 12 Exam Pattern with marking scheme

CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 2024: The CBSE Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme for 2025 helps students understand how the paper will be structured and scored. This guide gives a clear view of what topics are covered, the types of questions, and how much each question section is worth. The exam includes multiple sections, each testing different skills such as remembering facts, applying knowledge, and analyzing ideas. A clear understanding of the exam structure and question types will boost their confidence and help them perform better in the exam.

Know About: CBSE Exam Dates 2025

CBSE Class 12 Physics Unit-Wise Weightage

There are a total of nine units students have to prepare for the 2024-25 CBSE Class 12 Physics annual examination. These units have their individual weightage, thus, invest your efforts as per the allocated marks.

Unit

Chapters

No. of Periods

Marks 

Unit 1

Electrostatics



26





16

Chapter 1: Electric Charges and Fields

Chapter 2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Unit 2 

Current Electricity


18

Chapter 3: Current Electricity

Unit 3

Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism



25






17

Chapter 4: Moving Charges and Magnetism

Chapter 5: Magnetism and Matter

Unit 4

Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents



24

Chapter 6: Electromagnetic Induction

Chapter 7: Alternating Current 

Unit 5

Electromagnetic Waves 


04





18

Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Waves

Unit 6

Optics



30

Chapter 9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Chapter 10: Wave Optics

Unit 7

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter


08





12

Chapter 11: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Unit 8 

Atoms and Nuclei



15

Chapter–12: Atoms

Chapter–13: Nuclei

Unit 9 

Electronic Devices


10


7

Chapter 14: Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits

 

Total

160

70

For more details on the practical and theory syllabus along with the list of practicals, check the CBSE Class 12 Physics Syllabus 2024-25.

CBSE Class 12 Physics (043) Question Paper Design 2024-25

Here is a descriptive table for the CBSE Class 12 Physics Question Paper Design for 2025, based on competency distribution:

Typology of Questions

Total Marks

Approximate % 

Remembering: Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. 

Understanding: Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organising, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.

27

38

Applying: Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way.

22

32

Analysing: Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalisations. 

Evaluating: Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria. 

Creating: Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.

21

30

Total

70

100

Practical

30

 

Gross Total

100

 

Solve the latest CBSE Class 12 sample papers 2024-25 that follows this pattern to prepare effectively for the 2025 board exams. 

Additional Instructions:

  • Compulsory: All questions must be answered.
  • Choice: No overall choice, but internal choices are provided for some questions.
  • Diagrams: Neat, labeled diagrams are required wherever applicable.

By following the above guidelines and knowing the exam pattern in advance, students can plan their study schedule accordingly, ensuring that they cover all important topics and maximize their marks. Understanding the structure and types of questions will provide clarity and confidence, leading to better performance in the exam.

IMPORTANT TOPICS SUBJECT-WISE

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Mechanics

Atomic Mass of Elements

Pythagoras Theorem

Optics

Periodic Table

Prime Numbers

Thermodynamics

Balancing Chemical Equations

Probability

Electromagnetism

Benzene

Statistics

Unit Conversion

Organometallic Compounds

Fractions

Kirchhoff’s Law

Atomic Number and Mass Number

Relations and Functions

Faraday’s Law

How to Convert Celsius to Kelvin

Sequence and Series

Laws of Motion

Sulfuric Acid

Multiplication Tables

Refraction of Light

Homogenous Mixtures

Determinants and Matrices

Maxwell's Equation

Lewis Structure of Carbon Dioxide

Profit And Loss

Electrostatics

Valence Electrons

Polynomial Equations

Bernoulli's Principle

Carbonic Acid

Dividing Fractions

Projectile Motion

Elements and Compounds

Social Science

Electric Charge

Acids and Bases

Manufacturing Industries

Physics Symbols

Cathode and Anode

Sahara Desert

Difference Between Pound and Kilogram

Intensive and Extensive Properties

Amazon River

Velocity

Electron Configuration

Indian Tribes

Kinematics Equation

Atoms and Molecules

Mughal Dynasty

Gas Constant

Molar Mass Concept

Monuments of India List

Newton's 2nd Law

Domains of Earth

Judiciary

Tension

Carboxylic Acid

Autocratic Meaning

Ohm's Law

Baking Soda

Fundamental Rights of India

Force

Molecular Geometry

Union Territories of India

Relation Between Mass and Force

Bohr's Model

Capitals of Seven Sisters of India

Torque

Solutions

Biology

Frictional Force

Bases

Microbiology

Difference Between Series and Parallel Circuits

Electronegativity

Ecology

Electric Power

Heat Capacity

Photosynthesis

Law of Gravitation

Types of Mixtures

             

Magnetic Field

All About Sulfur

Avogadro’s Number

Enthalpy

Angular Velocity

Homogenous and Heterogenous Mixtures

Distance and Displacement

Hydroxides

Difference Between Conduction, Convection and Radiation

First 20 Elements

Types of Waves

Orbital Chemistry

Archimedes' Principle

Quantum Numbers

Kinetic Energy

Types of Chemical Reactions

Law of Conservation of Energy

Boyle's Law

Human Eye

Polarity

Law of Conservation of Mass

Amines

Ethanol

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