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The Physics exam is scheduled for February 20, 2026. This guide will provide you with – Chapter-wise Preparation Strategy, Important Topics, Time Management Tips, Marking Scheme, and Last-Minute Revision Techniques.

Many students find Physics difficult, but with the right strategy, you can easily score 80+ marks. Study smart, follow this roadmap, and achieve excellence in your board exam!

This guide has been prepared according to the latest CBSE exam pattern. Study regularly, follow this strategy, and top the board exams!

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CBSE 12th Physics Complete Strategy Guide For Board Exam 2026

📅 Exam Date: 20 February 2026

📖 Units & Chapters Overview

UNIT 1: Electrostatics— 16 Marks

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 1	Electric Charges and Fields	🔴 Tough
Ch 2	Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance	🔴 Very Tough

UNIT 2: Current Electricity

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 3	Current Electricity	🟢 Easy & Scoring

UNIT 3: Magnetic Effect Of Current & Magnetism — 17 Marks

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 4	Moving Charges and Magnetism	🔴 Tough
Ch 5	Magnetism and Matter	🟢 Easy

UNIT 4: Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Current

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 6	Electromagnetic Induction	🔴 Tough
Ch 7	Alternating Current	🔴 Tough

UNIT 5: Electromagnetic Waves

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 8	Electromagnetic Waves	🟢 Easy

UNIT 6: Optics — 18 Marks

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 9	Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	🔴 Tough
Ch 10	Wave Optics	🟢 Easy

UNIT 7: Dual Nature Of Radiation & Matter — 12 Marks

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 11	Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter	🟢 Easy

UNIT 8: Atoms And Nuclei

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 12	Atoms	🟢 Easy
Ch 13	Nuclei	🟢 Easy

UNIT 9: Electronic Devices — 7 Marks

Chapter	Name	Difficulty
Ch 14	Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits	🟢 Easy

📊 Marks Distribution Summary

Unit	Topics	Marks
Unit 1	Electrostatics (Ch 1-2)	16 Marks
Unit 2-4	Current Electricity + Magnetism + EMI & AC (Ch 3-7)	17 Marks
Unit 6	Optics (Ch 9-10)	18 Marks
Unit 7-8	Dual Nature + Atoms & Nuclei (Ch 11-13)	12 Marks
Unit 9	Electronic Devices (Ch 14)	7 Marks
TOTAL		70 Marks

🎯 Chapter Difficulty Classification

✅ Easy Chapters (Focus for Quick Marks)

Electromagnetic Waves (Ch 8)
Magnetism & Matter (Ch 5)
Wave Optics (Ch 10)
Current Electricity (Ch 3)
Atoms (Ch 12)
Nuclei (Ch 13)
Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter (Ch 11)
Semiconductor Electronics (Ch 14)

⚡Tough Chapters (Require Extra Effort)

Electric Charges & Fields (Ch 1)
Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance (Ch 2)
Moving Charges and Magnetism (Ch 4)
Electromagnetic Induction (Ch 6)
Alternating Current (Ch 7)
Ray Optics and Optical Instruments (Ch 9)

📅 MONTH-BY-MONTH STUDY STRATEGY

🔵 NOVEMBER — Most Scoring Month

Total Marks: 25 Marks Difficulty Mix: 3 Easy + 1 Tough

Chapter	Topic	Difficulty
Ch 9	Ray Optics and Optical Instruments	🔴 Little Tough
Ch 10	Wave Optics	🟢 Easy
Ch 8	Electromagnetic Waves	🟢 Easy
Ch 14	Semiconductor Electronics	🟢 Easy

📝 Key Points:

✓ At least 1 question of 5 marks is confirmed from these chapters
✓ Comparatively less numericals
✓ Revision of all topics is essential

🔴 DECEMBER — Important Month

Total Marks: 17 Marks Difficulty Mix: 3 Tough + 1 Easy

Chapter	Topic	Difficulty
Ch 4	Moving Charges and Magnetism	🔴 Important & Tough
Ch 5	Magnetism & Matter	🟢 Easy (Mostly Theory - रटलें तिरी)
Ch 6	Electromagnetic Induction	🔴 Tough
Ch 7	Alternating Current	🔴 Tough

📝 Key Points:

✓ From Ch 6 or Ch 7: 1 question of 5 marks is confirmed
✓ Mostly numerical type questions
✓ Complete revision of all chapters

🟠 JANUARY — Important Month

Total Marks: 16+ Marks Difficulty Mix: 2 Tough + 2 Easy

Chapter	Topic	Difficulty
Ch 1	Electric Charges & Fields	🔴 Tough
Ch 2	Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance	🔴 Very Tough
Ch 3	Current Electricity	🟢 Scoring + Easy
Ch 11	Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter	🟢 Easy

📝 Key Points:

✓ Confirm 1 question of 5 marks (mostly from Ch 1 & Ch 2)
✓ Theory part mostly (रटलें भारी)
✓ Complete revision

🟢 FEBRUARY — Final Revision Month

Focus: Do Little Study & More Revision Difficulty Mix: 2 Easy (Theory Mostly)

Chapter	Topic	Difficulty
Ch 12	Atoms	🟢 Easy
Ch 13	Nuclei	🟢 Easy

📝 Key Points:

✓ Theory part mostly
✓ Try to revise ALL chapters
✓ Focus on weak areas
✓ Practice previous year papers

💡 Important Study Tips

Tip 1: Daily Time Investment

Invest 2-3 hours per day specifically for Physics preparation. Consistency is key!

Tip 2: Practice Numericals

Practice numericals by writing on page step by step for mentioned tough chapters. Don't just read solutions — actually solve them yourself!

Tip 3: Regular Revision

Spend 1-2 days per month or some hours every week for revision (जिससे भूलोगे नहीं). Regular revision prevents forgetting.

Tip 4: NCERT Exemplar

Refer NCERT Exemplar for question practice. Some questions come directly from it in board exams!

Tip 5: Strategic NCERT Reading

For theory, go with NCERT textbook. Read strategically as some questions come directly from NCERT. It takes time but is worth it!

Tip 6: Don't Skip Scoring Chapters

At least learn some questions from PYQ's (Previous Year Questions) and NCERT Exemplar for every chapter, especially scoring ones.

Tip 7: Presentation Matters

Most important — practice how to write answers with good handwriting and good presentation. Refer to topper's answer sheets for guidance!

📋 Paper Pattern

Total Questions: 33 Total Sections: 5 Total Marks: 70

SECTION A — 16 Marks

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Each	Total
MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)	12	1 Mark	12 Marks
Assertion-Reason	4	1 Mark	4 Marks

SECTION B — 10 Marks

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Each	Total
Short Answer Type	5	2 Marks	10 Marks

SECTION C — 21 Marks

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Each	Total
Short Answer Type	7	3 Marks	21 Marks

SECTION D — 8 Marks

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Each	Total
Case Study Based Questions	2	4 Marks	8 Marks

SECTION E — 15 Marks

Question Type	Number of Questions	Marks Each	Total
Long Answer Type	3	5 Marks	15 Marks

📊 Paper Pattern Summary

Section	Questions	Marks per Question	Total Marks
A	16	1 Mark	16 Marks
B	5	2 Marks	10 Marks
C	7	3 Marks	21 Marks
D	2	4 Marks	8 Marks
E	3	5 Marks	15 Marks
TOTAL	33		70 Marks

🎯 Quick Revision Checklist

5 Mark Questions Expected From:

Electrostatics (Ch 1 or Ch 2)
Electromagnetic Induction or AC (Ch 6 or Ch 7)
Optics (Ch 9 or Ch 10)

Focus Areas:

Numericals from tough chapters
Theory from easy chapters
Diagrams and derivations
NCERT Exemplar questions
Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

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👉 CBSE Class 12 Study Materials

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CBSE Class 12 Full Study Material	CBSE Class 12 Sample Paper 2025-26
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