Maharashtra State Board 11th Standard Physics Syllabus - Free PDF Download
Maharashtra State Board Syllabus 2026-27 11th Standard: The Maharashtra State Board 11th Standard Physics Syllabus for the examination year 2026-27 has been released by the MSBSHSE, Maharashtra State Board. The board will hold the final examination at the end of the year following the annual assessment scheme, which has led to the release of the syllabus. The 2026-27 Maharashtra State Board 11th Standard Physics Board Exam will entirely be based on the most recent syllabus. Therefore, students must thoroughly understand the new Maharashtra State Board syllabus to prepare for their annual exam properly.
The detailed Maharashtra State Board 11th Standard Physics Syllabus for 2026-27 is below.
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Maharashtra State Board 11th Standard Physics Revised Syllabus
Maharashtra State Board 11th Standard Physics Course Structure 2026-27 With Marking Scheme
| # | Unit/Topic | Marks | Marks with options |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Units and Measurements | ||
| 2 | Mathematical Methods | ||
| 3 | Motion in a Plane | ||
| 4 | Laws of Motion | ||
| 5 | Gravitation | ||
| 6 | Mechanical Properties of Solids | ||
| 7 | Thermal Properties of Matter | ||
| 8 | Sound | ||
| 9 | Optics | ||
| 10 | Electrostatics | ||
| 11 | Electric Current Through Conductors | ||
| 12 | Magnetism | ||
| 13 | Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System | ||
| 14 | Semiconductors | ||
| Total | - | - |
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Syllabus
1 Units and Measurements [Revision]
- Quantitative Science
- System of Units
- Measurement of Length
- Measurement of Mass
- Measurement of Time
- Dimensions and Dimensional Analysis
- Accuracy, Precision and Uncertainty in Measurement
- Errors in Measurements>Systematic Errors
- Errors in Measurements>Random Errors
- Estimation of Errors
- Combination of Errors
- Significant Figures
- Definitions of SI Units and Constants
2 Mathematical Methods [Revision]
- Vector Analysis
- Vector Operations>Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar
- Vector Operations>Addition and Subtraction of Vectors
- Vector Operations>Triangle Law for Vector Addition
- Vector Operations>Law of parallelogram of vectors
- Resolution of Vectors
- Multiplication of Vectors>Scalar Product(Dot Product)
- Multiplication of Vectors>Vector Product (Cross Product)
- Concept of Calculus
3 Motion in a Plane [Revision]
4 Laws of Motion [Revision]
- Fundamental Principles of Motion and Mechanics
- Types of Motion
- Aristotle’s Fallacy
- Newton’s Laws of Motion
- Inertial and Non-inertial Frames of Reference
- Types of Forces>Fundamental Forces in Nature
- Types of Forces>Contact and Non-Contact Forces
- Types of Forces>Real and Pseudo Forces
- Types of Forces>Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces
- Types of Forces>Work Done by a Variable Force
- Work Energy Theorem
- Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum
- Collisions
- Impulse of a Force
- Necessity of Defining Impulse
- Rotational Analogue of a Force: Moment of a Force Or Torque
- Couple and Its Torque
- Mechanical Equilibrium
- Centre of Mass>Mathematical Understanding of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Mass>Velocity of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Mass>Acceleration of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Mass>Characteristics of Centre of Mass
- Centre of Gravity
5 Gravitation [Revision]
- Concept of Gravitation
- Kepler’s Laws
- Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation
- Measurement of the Gravitational Constant (G)
- Acceleration Due to Gravity (Earth’s Gravitational Acceleration)
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Altitude
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Depth
- Variation in the Acceleration>Variation in Gravity with Latitude and Rotation of the Earth
- Variation in the Acceleration>Effect of the Shape of the Earth
- Gravitational Potential Energy
- Expression for Gravitational Potential Energy
- Connection of Potential Energy Formula with mgh
- Potential and Potential Difference
- Earth Satellites
6 Mechanical Properties of Solids [Revision]
- Understanding Mechanical Properties of Solids
- Elastic Behavior of Solids
- Stress and Strain
- Hooke’s Law
- Elastic Modulus>Young’s Modulus
- Elastic Modulus>Bulk Modulus
- Elastic Modulus>Shear Modulus (Modulus of Rigidity)
- Elastic Modulus>Poisson’s Ratio
- Stress-strain Curve
- Strain Energy
- Hardness of Material
- Friction in Solids
- Types of Friction>Static Friction
- Types of Friction>Kinetic Friction
- Types of Friction>Rolling Friction
7 Thermal Properties of Matter [Revision]
- Understanding Thermal Properties of Matter
- Temperature and Heat
- Measurement of Temperature
- Absolute Zero and Absolute Temperature
- Ideal Gas Equation
- Thermal Expansion
- Specific Heat Capacity
- Calorimetry
- Change of State
- Analysis of Observation>From Point A to B
- Analysis of Observation>From Point B to D
- Evaporation vs Boiling
- Boiling Point and Pressure
- Sublimation
- Phase Diagram
- Gas and Vapour
- Latent Heat
- Heat Transfer
- Conduction
- Convection
- Environmental Issues
- Newton’s Law of Cooling
8 Sound [Revision]
- Sound Waves
- Common Properties of All Waves
- Transverse Waves
- Longitudinal Waves
- Mathematical Expression of a Wave
- The Speed of Travelling Waves
- The Speed of Transverse Waves
- The Speed of Longitudinal Waves
- Newton's Formula for Velocity of Sound
- Laplace’s Correction
- Factors Affecting Speed of Sound
- Principle of Superposition of Waves
- Echo
- Reverberation
- Acoustics
- Qualities of Sound
- Doppler Effect
- Source Moving and Listener Stationary
- Listener Approaching a Stationary Source with Velocity
- Both Source and Listener are Moving
- Common Properties between Doppler Effect of Sound and Light
- Major Differences between Doppler Effects of Sound and Light
9 Optics [Revision]
- Fundamental Concepts of Light
- Nature of Light
- Ray Optics Or Geometrical Optics
- Cartesian Sign Convention
- Reflection>Reflection from a Plane Surface
- Reflection>Reflection from Curved Mirrors
- Refraction of Light
- Total Internal Reflection
- Applications of Total Internal Reflection
- Refraction at a Spherical Surface and Lenses
- Lens Makers' Equation
- Dispersion of Light
- Analysis of Prism
- Thin Prisms
- Some Natural Phenomena Due to Sunlight
- Defects of Lenses
- Optical Instruments
10 Electrostatics [Revision]
- Concept of Electrostatics
- Electric Charge
- Basic Properties of Electric Charge
- Coulomb’s Law
- Relative Permittivity or Dielectric Constant
- Definition of Unit Charge from the Coulomb’s Law
- Forces Between Multiple Charges: Superposition Principle
- Electric Field
- Practical Way of Calculating Electric Field
- Electric Lines of Force
- Electric Flux
- Gauss’s Law
- Electric Dipole
- Couple Acting on an Electric Dipole in a Uniform Electric Field
- Electric Intensity at a Point Due to an Electric Dipole
- Continuous Charge Distribution
11 Electric Current Through Conductors [Revision]
- Electric Current and Its Related Concepts
- Electric Current
- Flow of Current Through a Conductor
- Drift Speed
- Ohm's Law
- Electrical Power
- Resistors
- Rheostat
- Resistance of a System of Resistors
- Specific Resistance or Electrical Resistivity
- Variation of Resistance with Temperature
- Electromotive Force (emf)
- Cells in Series
- Cells in Parallel
- Types of Cells
12 Magnetism [Revision]
- Concept of Magnetism
- Magnetic Lines of Force
- Bar Magnet and Solenoid Analogy
- Magnetic Field due to a Bar Magnet
- Magnetic Field Due to a Bar Magnet at an Arbitrary Point
- Gauss' Law of Magnetism
- The Earth’s Magnetism
13 Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System [Revision]
- Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory
- Concept of Electromagnetic Waves
- Characteristics of EM Waves
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Radio Waves
- Microwaves
- Infrared waves
- Visible Light
- Ultraviolet rays
- X-rays
- Gamma Rays
- Propagation of EM Waves
- Ground (surface) Wave
- Space wave
- Sky wave propagation
- Communication System
- Commonly Used Terms in Electronic Communication System
- Modulation
14 Semiconductors [Revision]
- Concept of Semiconductors
- Electrical Conduction in Solids
- Band Theory of Solids
- Intrinsic Semiconductor
- Extrinsic Semiconductor
- Charge neutrality of extrinsic semiconductors
- Diode or p-n Junction
- Basics of Semiconductor Devices
- Applications of Semiconductors and P-n Junction Diode
- Thermistor
