
The 12th Class Physics textbook for Punjab Board is a core book for students following a science track at the intermediate level. It takes the ideas introduced in the Class 11 book and develops them further, with a stronger focus on theory, formulas and numerical problem solving.
The book follows the Punjab curriculum and the guidelines linked to PECTAA. Many students look for it under earlier or more familiar names, such as:
These names generally refer to the same textbook used across the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Punjab. Ilmkidunya provides the book for reading and study purposes only. The website is neither the author nor the publisher of the textbook.
| Chapters | Chapter Name | Medium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermal Physics | English Medium | |
| 2 | Simple Harmonic Motion | English Medium | |
| 3 | Physical Optics | English Medium | |
| 4 | Electrostatics | English Medium | |
| 5 | Alternating Current | English Medium | |
| 6 | Quantum Physics | English Medium | |
| 7 | Nuclear and Particle Physics | English Medium | |
| 8 | Medical Physics | English Medium | |
| 9 | Space and Environment | English Medium | |
| Chapters | Chapter Name | Medium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrostatics | English Medium | |
| 2 | Current Electricity | English Medium | |
| 3 | Electromagnetism | English Medium | |
| 4 | Electromagnetic Induction | English Medium | |
| 5 | Alternating Current | English Medium | |
| 6 | Physics of Solids | English Medium | |
| 7 | Electronics | English Medium | |
| 8 | Dawn of Modern Physics | English Medium | |
| 9 | Atomic Spectra | English Medium | |
| 10 | Nuclear Physics | English Medium | |
| Applicable For | Punjab Boards |
| Medium | English Medium |
| Syllabus | Current Syllabus |
| Coverage | 1 to 10 Chapters |
| Books Format | |
| Total Pages | 190 |
Physics is one of the main subjects in FSc Pre-Engineering and other science programmes. The Class 12 book helps students see how physical laws explain everyday life, modern devices, electricity, medicine and the wider universe.
The textbook builds knowledge in areas such as:
These topics matter for annual board exams and for later study in engineering, medicine, computer science and other technical fields.
The concepts in this book can also help students prepare for university entry tests. Electrostatics, alternating current, optics, nuclear physics and quantum physics often appear in engineering and medical admission preparation. Students should still check the syllabus and paper pattern of the institution they plan to apply to, since these can change from year to year.
The textbook is written mainly for students in Class 12, also called HSSC Part 2, under Punjab Boards. It is especially useful for:
The following chapters are included in the Punjab Board Class 12 Physics textbook for the 2026-2027 session:
Chapter titles and numbering should be checked against the latest textbook and the syllabus issued by the relevant Punjab education authority.
Using the book on this page takes only a few steps: