Electricity & Electronics — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Electricity & Electronics — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Introduction to Electricity
Chapter 2: Electric Circuit
Chapter 3: Equivalence, Cell Groupings and Resistance
Chapter 4: Work, Power and Energy
Chapter 5: Heating Effect of an Electric Current
Chapter 6: Chemical Effect of an Electric Current
Chapter 7: Electromagnetism
Chapter 8: Electromagnetic Induction
Chapter 9: Elementary Electrostatics
Chapter 10: Alternating Current
Chapter 11: Transformer
Chapter 12: Lighting
Chapter 13: Project Work Based on Theory Topics

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Electricity & Electronics?

The Electricity & Electronics syllabus has 13 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Electricity & Electronics 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 Electricity & Electronics 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 ICSE & ISC portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

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