NCERT Class 11 Physics Book PDF 2026-27 – Part 1 and Part 2 Chapter-wise Download

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The NCERT Class 11 Physics book comes in two parts with 14 chapters in total: Part 1 has Chapters 1–7 (Units and Measurement to Gravitation) and Part 2 has Chapters 8–14 (Mechanical Properties of Solids to Waves). Physical World is no longer in the book. Download every chapter of NCERT Class 11 Physics free from the tables below.

NCERT Class 11 Physics book PDF 2026-27 Part 1 and Part 2 with all 14 chapters

NCERT Class 11 Physics Book PDF – Chapter-wise Download (2026-27)

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NCERT Physics Class 11 Part 1 (Chapters 1–7)

Ch. No.

Chapter

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1

Units and Measurement

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2

Motion in a Straight Line

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3

Motion in a Plane

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4

Laws of Motion

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5

Work, Energy and Power

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6

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

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7

Gravitation

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NCERT Physics Class 11 Part 2 (Chapters 8–14)

Ch. No.

Chapter

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8

Mechanical Properties of Solids

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9

Mechanical Properties of Fluids

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10

Thermal Properties of Matter

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11

Thermodynamics

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12

Kinetic Theory

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13

Oscillations

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14

Waves

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The prelims of Part 1 and Part 2 contain the contents and preface. The complete NCERT Class 11 Physics book is also on the NCERT textbooks portal. For the Hindi-medium edition (भौतिकी भाग 1 और 2), see the Class 11 Physics NCERT book in Hindi.

What Changed in NCERT Class 11 Physics?

The current NCERT Class 11 Physics book has 14 chapters instead of the earlier 15.

Earlier Edition

Current Edition (Reprint 2026-27)

Ch 1 – Physical World

Removed

Ch 2–8 (Units and Measurement to Gravitation)

Ch 1–7 in Part 1

Ch 9–15 (Mechanical Properties of Solids to Waves)

Ch 8–14 in Part 2

Part 1 ended at Ch 8

Part 1 ends at Ch 7 (Gravitation)

If a guide or question bank still starts with Physical World, it uses the old chapter numbers. Check the CBSE Class 11 Physics syllabus for unit-wise marks.

Class 11 Physics Chapters: What Each Chapter Covers

Ch.

Chapter

Key Topics

1

Units and Measurement

SI units, significant figures, dimensions, dimensional formulae, dimensional analysis

2

Motion in a Straight Line

Instantaneous velocity, acceleration, kinematic equations, relative velocity

3

Motion in a Plane

Vectors, resolution of vectors, projectile motion, uniform circular motion

4

Laws of Motion

Newton's three laws, conservation of momentum, equilibrium, friction, circular motion

5

Work, Energy and Power

Work-energy theorem, potential energy of a spring, conservation of mechanical energy, power, collisions

6

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

Centre of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia, rotational kinematics and dynamics

7

Gravitation

Kepler's laws, universal law of gravitation, variation of g, escape speed, earth satellites

8

Mechanical Properties of Solids

Stress, strain, Hooke's law, stress-strain curve, elastic moduli

9

Mechanical Properties of Fluids

Pressure, streamline flow, Bernoulli's principle, viscosity, surface tension

10

Thermal Properties of Matter

Temperature scales, thermal expansion, specific heat, calorimetry, change of state, heat transfer, Newton's law of cooling

11

Thermodynamics

Zeroth and first laws, thermodynamic processes, second law, reversible processes, Carnot engine

12

Kinetic Theory

Behaviour of gases, kinetic theory of an ideal gas, equipartition of energy, mean free path

13

Oscillations

Simple harmonic motion, velocity and acceleration in SHM, energy in SHM, simple pendulum

14

Waves

Transverse and longitudinal waves, speed of a travelling wave, superposition, reflection of waves, beats

For chapter notes, see eSaral's Laws of Motion notes, Rotational Motion notes, Gravitation notes, Thermodynamics notes, Oscillations notes and Waves notes.

How to Study NCERT Class 11 Physics

💡 Expert Tip by eSaral Physics Faculty Treat NCERT Class 11 Physics as the base, not the finish line. Once you can solve every NCERT exercise on your own, move to JEE- or NEET-level problems on the same chapter. Concept gaps, not hard questions, are what usually cost marks later.

Why Use the NCERT Class 11 Physics Book?

  • It is the CBSE-prescribed textbook, so school and board-pattern exams follow it.
  • It covers the core of the JEE Main and NEET Physics syllabus for Class 11. Compare it with the JEE Main syllabus and NEET syllabus.
  • Each chapter has solved examples, exercises and additional exercises, with answers at the end of each part.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many chapters are there in NCERT Class 11 Physics?

NCERT Class 11 Physics has 14 chapters in two parts. Part 1 has Chapters 1–7 (Units and Measurement to Gravitation), and Part 2 has Chapters 8–14 (Mechanical Properties of Solids to Waves).

Is Physical World removed from NCERT Class 11 Physics?

Yes. Physical World is no longer in the book, so Units and Measurement is now Chapter 1 and Waves is Chapter 14.

Which chapters are in NCERT Class 11 Physics Part 1 and Part 2?

Part 1 covers Units and Measurement, Motion in a Straight Line, Motion in a Plane, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, System of Particles and Rotational Motion, and Gravitation. Part 2 covers Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids, Thermal Properties of Matter, Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, Oscillations and Waves.

Where can I download the NCERT Class 11 Physics book PDF for free?

eSaral links all 14 chapter PDFs from the official NCERT website in the tables on this page, with no login needed. The full book is also on ncert.nic.in.

Is the NCERT Class 11 Physics book available in Hindi?

Yes. NCERT publishes it in Hindi as भौतिकी भाग 1 and भौतिकी भाग 2, with the same chapters. eSaral's Hindi Physics book page links the Hindi PDFs.

Is NCERT Class 11 Physics enough for JEE and NEET?

It covers the Class 11 concepts both exams test, so it is the starting point. For JEE and NEET, solve higher-level problems on each chapter after finishing the NCERT exercises.

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