12th physics paper pattern and syllabus

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Maharashtra State Board Physics (Std. XII) Paper Pattern & Syllabus 2020-2021 | SB Test Pro Hub

Physics Syllabus (Std. XII) - Unit Weightage

The following table outlines the weightage of units for the Maharashtra State Board Physics (Std. XII) syllabus for the academic year 2020-2021.

Sr. No. Unit Marks Marks with Option
1 Rotational Dynamics 05 07
2 Mechanical Properties of Fluids 05 07
3 Kinetic Theory of Gases and Radiation 05 07
4 Thermodynamics 05 07
5 Oscillations 04 05
6 Superposition of Waves 04 06
7 Wave Optics 05 07
8 Electrostatics 04 06
9 Current Electricity 04 06
10 Magnetic Fields due to Electric Current 04 06
11 Magnetic Materials 04 05
12 Electromagnetic Induction 05 07
13 AC Circuits 04 06
14 Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter 04 05
15 Structure of Atoms and Nuclei 04 06
16 Semiconductor Devices 04 05
Total 70 98

Evaluation Scheme

Weightage to Learning Objectives

Sr. No. Learning Objectives Total Weightage (With Option) Percentage
1 Knowledge 29 Marks 30%
2 Understanding 41 Marks 42%
3 Application & Skill 28 Marks 28%
Total 98 Marks 100%

Difficulty Level of Questions

Sr. No. Difficulty Level Total Weightage (With Option) Percentage
1 Easy 29 Marks 30%
2 Average 49 Marks 50%
3 Difficult 20 Marks 20%
Total 98 Marks 100%

Weightage as per Type of Questions

Type of Questions Marks for Each Question Number of Questions Total Marks
MCQ 1 Mark each Q. No. 1 (i to x) 10 Marks
VSA 1 Mark each Q. No. 2 (i to viii) 08 Marks
SA-I 2 Marks each Q. No. 3 to 14 24 Marks
SA-II 3 Marks each Q. No. 15 to 26 36 Marks
LA 4 Marks each Q. No. 27 to 31 20 Marks
Total 98 Marks

Practical Examination Scheme

Time: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 30 | Passing Marks: 11

  • A. One Long Experiment (1 hour 30 minutes) - 10 Marks
    • Circuit diagram / Ray diagram / Experimental diagram: 1 mark
    • Setting of apparatus / circuit connections: 1 mark
    • Formula with explanation/law: 1 mark
    • Performance with proper recording of observations: 3 marks
    • Graph / calculation or both: 2 marks
    • Result with proper unit / conclusions: 2 marks
  • B. One Short Experiment (45 minutes) - 5 Marks
    • Circuit diagram / Ray diagram / Experimental diagram: 1 mark
    • Performance with proper recording of observations: 2 marks
    • Graph / calculation or both: 1 mark
    • Result with proper unit / conclusions: 1 mark
  • C. Any One Activity (30 minutes) - 5 Marks
    • Performance of activity with proper recording of observations: 3 marks
    • Write-up of activity: 1 mark
    • Result with proper unit/conclusions: 1 mark
  • D. Viva Based on Experiments/Activities (15 minutes) - 5 Marks
  • E. Certified Journal - 5 Marks

Note: Minimum 75% of the experiments and activities mentioned in the handbook should be completed during the academic year.

Proposed Question Paper Pattern (Annual Exam)

Time: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 70

General Instructions:

  • The question paper is divided into four sections.
  • Section A: Q. No. 1 contains Ten multiple choice type of questions carrying One mark each. Q. No. 2 contains Eight very short answer type of questions carrying One mark each.
  • Section B: Q. No. 3 to Q. No. 14 contains Twelve short answer type of questions carrying Two marks each. (Attempt any Eight).
  • Section C: Q. No. 15 to No. 26 contains Twelve short answer type of questions carrying Three marks each. (Attempt any Eight).
  • Section D: Q. No. 27 to Q. No. 31 contains Five long answer type of questions carrying Four marks each. (Attempt any Three).
  • Use of log table is allowed. Use of calculator is not allowed.
  • Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  • For each MCQ, correct answer must be written along with its alphabet (e.g., (a) … / (b) … / (c) … / (d) …). Only first attempt will be considered for evaluation.

Question Paper Format for Unit Test (2020-2021 Onwards)

Time: 1.30 Hours | Marks: 25

  • Section A:
    • Q. No. 1: Select and write the correct answer (i) to (iv) - MCQ [04]
    • Q. No. 2: Answer the following (i) to (iii) - VSA [03]
  • Section B: Q. No. 3 to No. 8 - SA-I (Attempt any Four) [08]
  • Section C: Q. No. 9 to No. 11 - SA-II (Attempt any Two) [06]
  • Section D: Q. No. 12 to No. 13 - LA (Attempt any One) [04]

Question Paper Format for Terminal Examination (2020-2021 Onwards)

Time: 2.30 Hours | Marks: 50

  • Section A:
    • Q. No. 1: Select and write the correct answer (i) to (iv) - MCQ [07]
    • Q. No. 2: Answer the following (i) to (vii) - VSA [07]
  • Section B: Q. No. 3 to No. 13 - SA-I (Attempt any Eight) [16]
  • Section C: Q. No. 14 to No. 19 - SA-II (Attempt any Four) [12]
  • Section D: Q. No. 20 to No. 23 - LA (Attempt any Two) [08]

Question Paper Format for Annual Examination (2020-2021 Onwards)

Time: 3 Hours | Total Marks: 70

  • Section A:
    • Q. No. 1: Select and Write the correct answer (i) to (x) - MCQ (7 Theory + 3 Numericals) [10]
    • Q. No. 2: Answer the following (i) to (viii) - VSA (6 Theory + 2 Numericals) [08]
  • Section B: Q. No. 3 to No. 14 - SA-I (7 Theory + 5 Numericals) (Attempt any Eight) [16]
  • Section C: Q. No. 15 to No. 26 - SA-II (7 Theory + 5 Numericals) (Attempt any Eight) [24]
  • Section D: Q. No. 27 to No. 31 - LA (3 Questions must carry 2 marks Theory and 2 marks Numericals) (Attempt any Three) [12]

Note: Numerical should be of maximum (12 to 15 Marks). Numerical should be included in each section.


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