The CBSE Class 12 Physics practical syllabus for 2024-25 includes details about 15 experiments and 13 activities, divided into two sections. From which students need to choose one and submit a report. The practical exam for the 2025 session will be worth 20 marks, and it will be held between January 1 and January 25, 2025. In the exam students will be tested on the following:
- Conducting two experiments (one from Section A and one from Section B) for 14 marks.
- Maintaining a practical record for 5 marks.
- Performing an activity from any section for 3 marks.
- Submitting a report on an investigatory project for 3 marks.
- A viva exam based on experiments, activities, and the project for 5 marks.
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CBSE Class 12th Physics Practical Exam Syllabus 2025
The CBSE Class 12th Physics Practical Exam Syllabus for 2025 provides a detailed outline of the experiments, activities, and project work that students need to complete. Check out the detailed list of experiments below:
SECTION A: List of Experiments
- To determine the resistivity of two/ three wires by plotting a graph for potential difference versus current.
- To find the resistance of a given wire/ standard resistor using a meter bridge.
- To verify the laws of combination (series) of resistances using a meter bridge OR to verify the laws of combination (parallel) of resistances using a meter bridge.
- To determine the resistance of a galvanometer by the half-deflection method and to find its figure of merit.
- To convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance and figure of merit) into a voltmeter of the desired range and to verify the same OR to convert the given galvanometer (of known resistance and figure of merit) into an ammeter of the desired range and to verify the same.
- To find the frequency of AC mains with a sonometer.
SECTION A: List of Activities
- To measure the resistance and impedance of an inductor with or without an iron core.
- To measure resistance, voltage (AC/DC), and current (AC) and check the continuity of a given circuit using a multimeter.
- To assemble a household circuit comprising three bulbs, three (on/off) switches, a fuse, and a power source.
- To assemble the components of a given electrical circuit.
- To study the variation in potential drop with the length of a wire for a steady current.
- To draw the diagram of a given open circuit comprising at least a battery, resistor/rheostat, key, ammeter, and voltmeter. Mark the components that are not connected in proper order and correct the circuit and also the circuit diagram.
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SECTION B: List of Experiments
- To find the value of v for different values of you in the case of a concave mirror and to find the focal length.
- To find the focal length of a convex mirror using a convex lens.
- To find the focal length of a convex lens by plotting graphs between u and v or between 1/u and 1/v.
- To find the focal length of a concave lens, use a convex lens.
- To determine the angle of minimum deviation for a given prism by plotting a graph between the angle of incidence and the angle of deviation.
- To determine the refractive index of a glass slab using a traveling microscope.
- To find the refractive index of a liquid using a convex lens and plane mirror.
- To find the refractive index of a liquid using a concave mirror and a plane mirror.
- To draw the I-V characteristic curve for a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse bias.
SECTION B: List of Activities
- To identify a diode, an LED, a resistor, and a capacitor from a mixed collection of such items.
- Use a multimeter to see the unidirectional flow of current in the case of a diode and an LED and check whether a given electronic component (e.g., diode) is in working order.
- To study the effect of intensity of light (by varying distance of the source) on an LDR.
- To observe refraction and lateral deviation of a beam of light incident obliquely on a glass slab.
- To observe diffraction of light due to a thin slit.
- To study the nature and size of the image formed by a (i) convex lens or (ii) concave mirror on a screen by using a candle and a screen (for different distances of the candle from the lens/mirror).
- To obtain a lens combination with the specified focal length by using two lenses from the given set of lenses.
CBSE Class 12th Physics Practical Exam 2025: Marking Scheme
Below is the CBSE Class 12 Physics Practical Exam 2025 marking scheme, which outlines the marks distribution based on different parameters. Refer to the table below for detailed information:
Parameter | Total Marks Allotted |
| Two experiments (one from each section) | 7 Marks + 7 Marks |
| Practical record (experiment and activities) | 5 Marks |
| One activity from any section | 5 Marks |
| Investigatory Project | 3 Marks |
| Viva on experiments, activities, and project | 5 Marks |
| Total | 30 Marks |
NCERT Class 12 Lab Manual
The Central Board Of Secondary Education has made available the lab manuals for classes 12 for all the subjects. Students can download the PDFs of these lab manuals.
CBSE Class 12 Sample Papers for Skill Subjects 2024-25
The CBSE has also released the sample papers for skill subjects for the 2025 board examinations for Class 12th. Check out the link for sample papers and their marking schemes in PDF format through the link below:
CBSE Class 12 Syllabus 2024-25
The syllabus of CBSE Class 12 Science, Commerce, and Humanities (Arts) streams is provided below. Check out the link and get the subject-wise syllabus
CBSE 12th Study Plan 2025
The CBSE 12th Study Plan for 2025 focuses on comprehensive preparation, dividing the syllabus into manageable sections to ensure balanced revision across subjects. Check out the 90- days study plan for class 12 below:
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