Physics — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Physics and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

Official textbook download

Physics — official textbook — Free download from the official source.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Electric Charges and Fields
Chapter 2: Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance
Chapter 3: Moving Charges and Magnetism
Chapter 4: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
Chapter 5: Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 6: Optics
Chapter 7: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Chapter 8: Atoms and Nuclei
Chapter 9: Electronic Devices

Frequently asked questions

Is the Physics textbook available for free?

Yes. CBSE publishes the official study material/textbook free of cost. Use the official download link above for the authentic copy.

Is the Physics textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Physics textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Physics faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Physics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Physics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.