NIOS 312 — Physics — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for NIOS 312 — Physics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Motion in a Plane
Chapter 2: Units, Dimensions and Vectors
Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line
Chapter 4: Gravitation
Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power
Chapter 6: Motion of a Rigid Body
Chapter 7: Laws of Motion
Chapter 8: Elastic Properties of Solids
Chapter 9: Properties of Fluids
Chapter 10: Thermodynamics
Chapter 11: Kinetic Theory of Gases
Chapter 12: Heat Transfer and Solar Energy
Chapter 13: Simple Harmonic Motion
Chapter 14: Wave Phenomena
Chapter 15: Electric Potential and Capacitors
Chapter 16: Magnetism and Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
Chapter 17: Electric Charge and Electric Field
Chapter 18: Electric Current
Chapter 19: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
Chapter 20: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Chapter 21: Wave Phenomena and Light
Chapter 22: Dispersion and Scattering of Light
Chapter 23: Optical Instruments
Chapter 24: Structure of Atom
Chapter 25: Nuclear Fission and Fusion
Chapter 26: Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Chapter 27: Nuclei and Radioactivity
Chapter 28: Semiconductors and Semiconducting Devices
Chapter 29: Applications of Semiconductor Devices
Chapter 30: Communication Systems

Exam paper pattern

Section	What to expect
Q1-Q16	Answer all 16 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options and one correct answer.
Q17-Q28	Answer all 12 objective questions. Each question has two 1-mark parts and may ask you to read a short passage, fill in the blanks, match items, or mark statements as true or false.
Q29-Q32	Answer all four questions in 30-50 words each. Each question carries an internal choice; answer only one alternative in each question.
Q33-Q37	Answer all five questions in 30-50 words each.
Q38	Answer this question in 50-80 words.
Q39	Answer this question in 50-80 words. An internal choice is given; answer only one alternative.
Q40	Answer this question in 50-80 words.
Q41	Answer this question in 50-80 words. An internal choice is given; answer only one alternative.
Q42-Q43	Answer both questions in 80-120 words each. Each question has an internal choice; answer only one alternative in each question.

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in NIOS 312 — Physics?

The NIOS 312 — Physics syllabus has 30 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which NIOS 312 — Physics chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the NIOS 312 — Physics syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for NIOS 312 — 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 NIOS 312 — Physics — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused NIOS 312 — Physics study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.