Last Updated: April 2026
If you’re appearing for CUET 2027 with Physics as a domain subject, this guide is your complete roadmap. The CUET Physics syllabus 2027 is entirely based on NCERT Class 11 and Class 12 textbooks — making it predictable, manageable, and highly scorable if you know what to focus on.
CUET Physics is Paper Code 301 under Section II (Domain Subjects). It is tested in a 60-minute slot with 50 questions, of which you must attempt 40. Each correct answer fetches 5 marks; each wrong answer deducts 1 mark.
CUET Physics 2027 — Quick Facts
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper Code | 301 |
| Section | Section II — Domain Subject |
| Conducting Body | NTA (National Testing Agency) |
| Total Questions | 50 |
| Questions to Attempt | 40 (out of 50) |
| Correct Answer | +5 marks |
| Wrong Answer | −1 mark |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Syllabus Source | NCERT Class 11 + Class 12 Physics |
| Medium | English and Hindi (choice at registration) |
CUET Physics Syllabus 2027 — Class 11 Units
| Unit | Chapter | Key Topics | Expected Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Physical World and Measurement | Dimensions, SI units, errors | 1–2 |
| Unit 2 | Kinematics | Motion in 1D and 2D, projectile, relative motion | 2–3 |
| Unit 3 | Laws of Motion | Newton’s laws, friction, circular motion | 2–3 |
| Unit 4 | Work, Energy and Power | Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, power | 2–3 |
| Unit 5 | Motion of System of Particles | Centre of mass, angular momentum, torque | 2 |
| Unit 6 | Gravitation | Universal law, orbital velocity, escape velocity, satellites | 2 |
| Unit 7 | Properties of Bulk Matter | Elasticity, surface tension, fluid mechanics, viscosity | 2 |
| Unit 8 | Thermodynamics | Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, Carnot cycle | 2–3 |
| Unit 9 | Behaviour of Perfect Gas | Kinetic theory, degrees of freedom, Maxwell distribution | 1–2 |
| Unit 10 | Oscillations and Waves | SHM, Doppler effect, standing waves | 2–3 |
CUET Physics Syllabus 2027 — Class 12 Units
| Unit | Chapter | Key Topics | Expected Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Electrostatics | Coulomb’s law, electric field, Gauss’s law, potential | 3–4 |
| Unit 2 | Current Electricity | Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, Wheatstone bridge | 3–4 |
| Unit 3 | Magnetic Effects of Current | Biot-Savart law, Ampere’s law, cyclotron | 3 |
| Unit 4 | Electromagnetic Induction | Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, self and mutual induction | 2–3 |
| Unit 5 | Alternating Current | RMS values, LCR circuits, resonance, transformers | 2–3 |
| Unit 6 | Electromagnetic Waves | Nature, spectrum, uses of EM waves | 1–2 |
| Unit 7 | Optics | Reflection, refraction, lenses, wave optics, interference | 3–4 |
| Unit 8 | Dual Nature of Matter | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength | 2 |
| Unit 9 | Atoms and Nuclei | Bohr model, radioactivity, nuclear reactions | 2–3 |
| Unit 10 | Electronic Devices | Semiconductors, diodes, transistors, logic gates | 2–3 |
Most Important Chapters for CUET Physics 2027
Based on previous year CUET papers, these chapters carry the highest weightage:
- Electrostatics (Class 12) — Always 3–4 questions; covers Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, capacitors
- Current Electricity (Class 12) — Circuit analysis, Kirchhoff’s laws, meter bridge
- Optics (Class 12) — Ray optics + Wave optics combined carry 3–4 questions
- Laws of Motion (Class 11) — Newton’s laws and application problems
- Modern Physics: Atoms and Nuclei (Class 12) — Bohr’s model, radioactive decay
- Electronic Devices (Class 12) — Semiconductors, logic gates — conceptual questions
Universities Accepting CUET Physics Score
Choosing Physics as a domain subject opens admission to:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Physics at DU, BHU, AMU, JMI, HCU, EFLU and 250+ central and state universities
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Mathematics + Physics combination at DU colleges like Hindu, Ramjas, St. Stephens
- B.Tech (at some universities that use CUET for engineering admission)
- Integrated M.Sc. Physics at some central universities
CUET Physics Preparation Strategy
- Start with NCERT: Every CUET Physics question comes from NCERT — read both Class 11 and 12 textbooks carefully
- Focus on Class 12 first: It carries approximately 55–60% of the questions
- Solve NCERT Exemplar: Higher-order questions that match CUET difficulty level
- Practice NTA previous CUET papers: From 2022, 2023, 2024
- Mock tests on our NTA CBT Simulator: Practice in the actual CUET interface
Practice Quiz: CUET Physics 2027
Practice Quiz — 10 CUET-Style Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions — CUET Physics 2027
Is CUET Physics tough?
CUET Physics is moderate difficulty — easier than JEE but requiring solid NCERT understanding. Most questions are concept-based, not complex numericals. Students who have studied Class 11 and 12 NCERT thoroughly and practised NTA-style questions consistently score 180–200 out of 200.
How many chapters of Physics are in CUET?
CUET Physics covers all chapters of NCERT Class 11 (10 units) and Class 12 (10 units) — totalling approximately 20 major chapters. However, Class 12 chapters carry more weightage in CUET. Focus on Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Optics, and Modern Physics for maximum marks.
Can I take CUET Physics without taking Physics in Class 12?
NTA allows you to choose any domain subject in CUET regardless of your Class 12 subjects — but individual universities may have eligibility conditions requiring Physics in Class 12 for admission. Always check the specific university’s eligibility criteria before choosing CUET Physics.
Practice CUET Physics with our free NTA CBT Simulator. Explore CUET Gurukul courses for complete subject-wise preparation.
