ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 Exam 2026 Today: Pattern, Sample Questions
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• Updated on 16 Mar, 2026, 8:46 AM, by Amrita Das
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 (Theory) exam will take place on 16 March 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Students can review the exam pattern, unit-wise weightage, and expert sample questions for final preparation. Practising these questions helps strengthen concepts in electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics before the board exam.
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 (Theory) exam will be conducted on 16 March 2026 by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). The exam will take place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a total duration of three hours.
Students appearing for the examination can strengthen their preparation by practising expert-curated sample questions based on the latest syllabus and exam pattern. These questions focus on important concepts such as electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics while helping students manage time effectively during the paper.
ISC Class 12 Physics Paper 1 Exam 2026 Key Highlights
Students preparing for the ISC Physics theory exam should check the essential details related to the schedule, reading time, and total marks. The following table outlines the important information for the upcoming examination.
|
Feature |
Details |
|
Exam Date |
16 March 2026 |
|
Question Paper Distribution |
1:45 PM |
|
Reading Time |
1:45 PM to 2:00 PM (15 Minutes) |
|
Writing Time |
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
|
Duration |
3 Hours |
|
Total Marks |
70 Marks (Theory) |
|
Conducting Body |
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) |
ISC Class 12 Physics Exam Pattern 2026 and Unit-Wise Weightage
Understanding the exam structure and chapter-wise weightage helps students prioritise topics during last-minute preparation. The following table shows how marks are distributed across different units in the theory paper.
|
Unit |
Topics Included |
Total Marks |
|
Unit 1 |
Electrostatics |
14 |
|
Unit 2 |
Current Electricity |
14 |
|
Unit 3 |
Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism |
16 |
|
Unit 4 |
Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents |
16 |
|
Unit 5 |
Electromagnetic Waves |
2 |
|
Unit 6 |
Optics (Ray & Wave Optics) |
18 |
|
Unit 7 |
Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter |
7 |
|
Unit 8 |
Atoms and Nuclei |
6 |
|
Unit 9 |
Electronic Devices (Semiconductors) |
7 |
|
Total |
70 Marks |
ISC Physics Paper 1 Exam Pattern 2026 Section-Wise Marks Distribution
The ISC Physics theory paper consists of four sections containing multiple-choice questions, short answers, numerical problems, and long descriptive questions. The table below explains the structure of the question paper.
|
Section |
Type of Questions |
No. of Questions |
Marks per Question |
Total Marks |
|
Section A |
MCQs and Assertion-Reason |
1 (14 sub-parts) |
1 |
14 |
|
Section B |
Short Answer I |
7 |
2 |
14 |
|
Section C |
Short Answer II (Numerical/Descriptive) |
9 |
3 |
27 |
|
Section D |
Long Answer / Case Study |
3 |
5 |
15 |
|
Total |
20 Questions |
70 Marks |
ISC Physics Internal and Practical Evaluation Marks
Apart from the theory examination, ISC Physics includes internal assessment and practical evaluation. These components together account for 30 marks in the final assessment.
|
Component |
Marks |
|
Practical Examination |
15 |
|
Project Work |
10 |
|
Laboratory Record |
5 |
|
Total |
30 Marks |
ISC Class 12 Physics Sample Questions 2026 for Practice
Experts have shared sample questions based on the latest CISCE syllabus to help students revise important topics before the exam. These questions test conceptual understanding and numerical problem-solving skills. Some example questions include:
- When a beam of white light passes through a prism, it both deviates and disperses the incident light.
- Plot a graph showing how heating power varies with current in a conductor.
- State a method to minimise flux loss in a transformer.
- Explain why large telescopes are usually reflecting telescopes.
- Define threshold frequency and work function in the photoelectric effect.
Students may also encounter numerical questions related to galvanometers, magnetic fields, electric dipole moments, and semiconductor devices.
Practising such questions helps improve conceptual clarity and strengthens numerical problem-solving skills. Reviewing these topics and solving sample papers can support effective last-minute preparation for the ISC Physics board examination.
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