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TS EAPCET (EAMCET) Exam 2025: Date, Application Form, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility, Preparation Tips, Question Paper

Updated on 09th December, 2024 by Jalla Venkatesh

About TS EAMCET 2025

TS EAMCET 2025 - TSCHE will release the official notification for TS EAMCET 2025 on the official website, tgeapcet.nic.in. The TS EAMCET 2025 registration process is expected to be released in the second week of February 2025. Candidates who have completed 10+2 from a recognized board are eligible to apply for Telangana EAPCET 2025. Before the filling out the TS EAMCET 2025 application form, candidates must check the eligibility criteria. The registration process will involve steps such as registration, form filling, uploading of documents and paying the application fee. The exam dates for TS EAMCET 2025 will also be announced on the website. The TS EAMCET 2025 exam will be conducted for both Engineering and Agriculture/Pharmacy streams.

Candidates opting for the Engineering paper will need to answer questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, while those applying for Agriculture and Pharmacy will answer questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

After registration, candidates will be allowed to access the TS EAMCET 2025 application form correction window on the official website. Candidates can edit personal, education and communication details before the deadline. The admit card for TS EAMCET 2025 will be issued in online mode. The authority will release the TS EAMCET 2025 answer key on the official website, tgeapcet.nic.in. Candidates can use to verify their answers calculate the probable scores. Additionally, the TS EAMCET 2025 question paper and response sheet will be provided with the answer key. The TS EAMCET 2025 result will be announced in the first week of June 2025. 

About TS EAMCET 2025

The Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test, known as TS EAMCET, is administered annually by the Jawaharlal  Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad. Every year, this admission test is held to determine eligibility for enrollment in UG programmes like Engineering, Agriculture, Pharmacy, etc. JNTUH conducts the TS EAMCET on behalf of the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE). Candidates who wish to take admission to B.Tech courses will be admitted based on their TS EAMCET 2025 test scores.

Previous Year TS EAMCET Statistics

A total of 3,55,182 candidates registered for the TS EAMCET 2024 exam. The authority conducted the test in 21 zones at 137 centres. The overall percentage of attendance is 94.45%. Below are the stream-wise TS EAMCET exam stats. 

TG EAPCET 2024 exam statistics

TG EAPCET 2024

Engineering

Agriculture, Pharmacy & Allied Groups

No. of candidates who registered for the exam

142210

74989

No.of candidates who appeared for the Exam

131209

68550

No. of students who qualified

108213

63758

Percentage of candidates who qualified for TG EAPCET 2024

82.47%

93.01%

TS EAPCET 2023 Engineering Stream:

Exam Date

Andhra Pradesh 

Telangana State

Percentage

Present

Absent

Total

Present

Absent

Total

May 12, 2023 (FN)

7260

593

7853

25396

1258

26654

94.64%

May 12, 2023 (AN)

7322

531

7853

25142

1248

26390

94.80%

May 13, 2023 (FN)

8501

641

9142

24495

1018

25513

95.21%

May 13, 2023 (AN)

8490

651

9141

24232

997

25229

95.21%

May 14, 2023 (FN)

8095

656

8751

24186

917

25103

95.35%

May 14, 2023 (AN)

7998

723

8721

24158

843

25001

95.36%

Total

47666

3795

51461

147609

6281

153890

95.09%

Read on for more information about the eligibility criteria for various courses, important dates, TS EAMCET 2024 syllabus, exam pattern, hall ticket/admit card, and more.

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TS EAMCET 2025 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test
Short Exam Name
TS EAMCET
Conducting Body
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
State Level Exam
Languages
English +2 more
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Offline : 900 +1 more
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
offline
Participating Colleges
339
Exam Duration
3 Hours

JNTUH will release the TS EAMCET eligibility criteria 2025 along with the official information brochure on the official website. The TS EAMCET eligibility criteria include all the details regarding the eligibility conditions for a candidate in terms of minimum qualifications, age limits, etc. Students should note that their admission is subject to their fulfilment of the eligibility criteria of TS EAMCET 2025 prescribed by the authorities.

All the interested students are advised to check the eligibility conditions in advance so that no they can be prepared in advance with all the necessary documents. No candidate will be allowed to take admission if they fail to comply with the eligibility criteria.

Nationality:

  • Students applying for TS EAMCET 2025 should be Indian National/ Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders.

  • Candidates should belong to the state of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh.

  • Candidates should satisfy local/non–local status requirements as laid down in the Telangana / Andhra Pradesh Education Institutions (Regulations of Admission) order, 1974 as subsequently amended.

Age Limit:

Students must be 17 years of age as of December 31 of the year of admission and an upper age limit of 22 years for all the candidates and 25 years in respect of scheduled caste and scheduled tribe candidates as of 31st December of the year of admission.

Educational Qualification: 

For Engineering and for 50% seats in B. Pharmacy, BTech (Food Science and Technology (FST) /B.Sc (Commercial Agri & Business Mgt. (CA & BM)) Courses:

  • Candidates should have passed the 12th standard with at least 45% marks(40% for reserved category) or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics along Chemistry/Biology as optional or related vocational courses in the fields of Engineering and Technology.

Or

  • Aspirants should have passed the Diploma examination in Engineering conducted by the State Board of Technical Education and Training.

For B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc. (Hort.) / B.V.Sc. & A.H. / B.F.Sc. and for the remaining 50% seats in BTech. (FST) / B.Sc. (CA & BM) Courses:

  • Candidates should have passed the 12th or any examination recognized as equivalent thereto by the Board of Intermediate Education, Telangana / Andhra Pradesh with any two / three of the subjects indicated against each course noted below:

Courses

Subjects

B.Sc. (Ag.)

  • Physical Sciences

  • Biological or Natural Sciences

  • Agriculture

  • Vocational Course in Agriculture

B.Sc. (Hort.)


  • Physical Sciences

  • Biological or Natural Sciences

  • Agriculture

  • Vocational Course in Agriculture

B.V.Sc. & A.H.

  • Physical Sciences

  • Biological or Natural Sciences

B.F.Sc.

  • Physical Sciences

  • Biological or Natural Sciences

  • Vocational Course in Fishery Sciences.

BTech (Food Science)

  • Mathematics

  • Physical Sciences

 OR

  • Physical Sciences

  • Biological or Natural Sciences

B.Sc. (CA & BM)

  • Mathematics

  • Physical Sciences

OR

  • Physical Sciences

  • Biological or Natural Sciences

 

B.Tech

JNTUH will release the TS EAMCET 2025 eligibility criteria along with the official brochure. The eligibility criteria of TS EAMCET 2025 will include the conditions and requirements that candidates have to meet to be eligible for the Telangana CET 2025.

TS EAPCET Eligibility Criteria

Particulars

Details

Nationality

  • Candidates should be a National resident of India.

  • Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders are also eligible for TS EAPCET 2025.

Domicile

  • Should belong to the state of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh.

  • Candidates must satisfy local/non-local status requirements.

Age Limit

  • No upper age limit. Candidates should be at least 16 years old at the time of admission.

  • In the case of B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), B.Tech. (Ag. Engineering) and B.Tech. (FT) candidates should have completed 17 years of age as of 31 December 2022 and an upper age limit of 22 years for all the candidates (25 years for SC and ST candidates).

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry as optional or related vocational courses in the fields of Engineering and Technology.

For admission

  • Admission will be done based on the TS EAPCET 2025 marks.

  • 25 percent weightage of intermediate marks shall not be taken into account.

B.Sc.

  • Only Indian citizen, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) can take part in TS EAMCET 2025.
  • Aspirant must be resident of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh and should fulfill the status of Local/Non-Local defined by the Educational Institutions

For B.VSC & AH/B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture/B.Sc. (Honours) Horticulture/B.Sc. (Forestry)/BFSc/BTech (FT) courses: Aspirant must have qualified Class 12 or equivalent exam with stipulated subjects for concerned course

B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture: Agriculture; Vocational Course in Agriculture; Biological or Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences (Any 2)

B.Tech. (Food Technology): Mathematics and Physical Sciences; or Physical Sciences and Biological or Natural Sciences (any one group)

B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture: Physical Sciences; Vocational Course in Agriculture; Biological or Natural Sciences; Agriculture (Any 2)

B.F.Sc.: Vocational Course in Fishery Sciences; Biological or Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences (Any 2)

B.Sc. (Forestry): Physics; Chemistry; Biology or Mathematics; Physics; Chemistry; Biology (any one group)

B.V.Sc. & AH: Biological or Natural Sciences; Physical Sciences

For all the courses mentioned above aspirants need to appear for Biology, Physics, and Chemistry subjects and the age of the applicant must be between 17-22 years on Dec. 31, 2024. Candidates of SC and ST category will get relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit.

B.Pharma

Candidates can check the basic eligibility criteria of TS EAMCET for admission to BPharm courses:

  • Only Indian citizen, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) can take part in TS EAMCET 2025.
  • The aspirant must be a resident of Telangana/Andhra Pradesh and should fulfil the status of Local/Non-Local defined by the Educational Institutions

For  B.Pharmacy (BiPC) and Pharm D (BiPC) courses:

  • The aspirant must have qualified Calls 12 or equivalent exam with BiPC (Biology, Physics, and Chemistry) or should be appearing in the qualifying exam
  • Aspirants whose score will be less than 45% in specified subjects will not be considered eligible, for SC/ST aspirants their score should not be less than 40%.

For B.Pharmacy (M.P.C) and Pharm D (MPC) courses:

  • The aspirant must have qualified Class 12 or equivalent exam with MPC (Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry) or should be appearing in the qualifying exam

There is no upper age limit for Pharmacy Course but aspirants must be of 16 years before the start of admission in this course. For Pharm D, the age of the aspirant should not be less than 17 years.

JNTU, Hyderabad will commence the TS EAMCET 2025 registration process in February 2025 on the official website. eamcet.tsche.ac.in. Before filling out the application form of TS EAMCET 2025 candidates must check the eligibility criteria and ensure their candidature. No candidates who fail to fulfil the eligibility criteria will be allowed to take admission. The TS EAMCET 2025 application form filling procedure will include registration, uploading the necessary documents, paying the prescribed fee, and more.

Documents required while filling TS EAMCET application form 2025

Details Required

Documents to be Referred

  • Qualifying examination (appeared or passed)

  • Qualifying examination hall ticket number

Marks Memo / Hall Ticket Number of Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent

  • TS/AP online transaction id (to pay through TS/AP online centre)

  • Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking details.

  • Receipt Form from TS/AP Online Centre

  • Credit Card or Debit Card or Net Banking details.

Stream applied for (PCM or PCB)

Refer to TS EAMCET 2025 eligibility criteria

Date of Birth, Birth District, Birth State

Birth Certificate / SSC or Equivalent Certificate

SSC or Equivalent Examination Certificate hall ticket number

SSC or Equivalent Certificate

Local Status (OU/AU/SVU/ Non-Local)

The Local Candidate Certificate issued by MRO or a Competent Authority

Income of Parents (Income upto Rs.1.0 lakh or upto Rs. 2.0 lakhs)

The Income Certificate issued by MRO/ Competent Authority

Study Details

Study Certificates from Class I to Intermediate/ 10+2 / Equivalent

Category and Caste Certificate Application Number

The Caste Certificate issued by the MRO /Competent Authority

Special Category

The Certificate issued by Competent Authority

Aadhar Card details

Aadhar Card number etc.

Photograph

File Size – Less than 50 KB

File Format - JPG

Signature

File Size – Less than 30 KB

File Format – JPG

TS EAMCET Application Form 2025

To fill out the application form of TS EAMCET 2025, candidates have to follow the below-given steps: 

Step 1 - Payment of registration fee- To fill out the TS EAMCET 2025 application form, candidates have to pay the EAMCET registration fee through TS (AP) Online Centres or Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Net Banking. Candidates should pay the registration fee of Rs. 900/- (for SC/ST candidates Rs. 500/-) in online mode (Credit/Debit card or by Net Banking) or offline mode (TS online centres). After successful payment, the transaction ID is generated which will be used for future purposes. 

Step 2 - Filling the application form - Upon successful payment, candidates can access the application form. Candidates must submit many details such as personal information, contact details, academic qualifications, and more. 

Step 3 - Uploading scanned documents - Candidates are also required to upload the scanned photograph and signature in the format specified by the authorities.

Particulars

Details

Photograph

File Size – Less than 50 KB

File Format - JPG 

Signature

File Size – Less than 30 KB

File Format – JPG

Step 4 - Print out of the confirmation page - Finally, after submitting the TS EAMCET 2025 application form, candidates will have to take a printout of the duly filled application form. A photograph has to be affixed to the printout and attested by the Principal of the last attended/currently studying college or a Gazetted officer.

TS EAMCET 2025 Application Form Correction

The authorities will open the TS EAMCET 2025 form correction window. The registered candidates will be able to modify the application. Below are the steps for TS EAMCET form correction. 

How to correct details in TS EAMCET Application Form

  • Open the official website tseamcet.nic.in.

  • Enter your registration number, mobile number and date of birth to login to your account.

  • Click on the “Edit Details” button. 

  • Make necessary changes to the application form.

  • Click on “Submit”.

The details that cannot be changed:

  • Stream

  • Qualifying Exam Hall Ticket No.

  • Candidate’s name

  • Father’s name

  • Date of Birth

  • Test Zone

  • SSC Hall Ticket details

TS EAMCET Application Fees 2025

The application fees for TS EAMCET 2025 is mentioned in the table below:

Stream

Category

Open Category

Backward Class

SC/ST

Engineering

INR 900

INR 500

INR 500

Agriculture 

INR 900

INR 500

INR 500

Both Engineering & Agriculture

INR 1800

INR 1000

INR 1000

TS EAMCET (Telugu Lo) Complete Guide

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Documents Required at Exam TS EAMCET 2025

Telangana State Engineering Agriculture and Medical Common Entrance Test 2025

  • Hall ticket
  • Black or blue ball point pen
  • Copy of filled application form with attested recent passport size colour photo on it
  • Attested copy of cast certificate (SC/ST), if applicable

TS EAMCET 2025 Exam Centers

StateCity
Telangana
Hyderabad
K.V.Rangareddy
Karimnagar
Khammam
Kodad
Nalgonda
Nizamabad
Warangal (Urban)
Palvoncha
Sujathanagar
Shamshabad
Narsampet
Hasanparthy
Hanamkonda
Armoor
Adilabad
Rudraram
Mahabubnagar
Siddipet
Manthani
Huzurabad
Jagtial
Sathupally
Suryapet
Moinabad
Dundigal
Ramoji Film City
LB Nagar
Medchal
Ghatkesar
Aushapur
Secunderabad
Nacharam
Abids
Andhra Pradesh
Tirupati
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
Kurnool
Guntur
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Candidates who are applying for the TS EAMCET 2025 admission test are advised to check the exam pattern. The information brochure will include the exam pattern, TS EAMCET examination mode, the type of questions asked, duration of exam, marking scheme, and much more. 

TS EAMCET 2025 exam pattern helps the candidates to anaylse the examination pattern and prepare accordingly. Therefore it is quite important to know the exam pattern of TS EAMCET 2025 to strategize your preparation.

TS EAMCET Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Examination Mode

Online

Duration of Exam

3 Hours

Medium of Exam

English, Urdu, and Telugu

Question Type

MCQs

Marking Scheme

No negative marks

Number of Papers

3

Number of Questions

160

Marks

160

TS EAMCET 2025 Exam Pattern: Number of questions 

No. of Sections

No. of Questions

Marks 

Physics

40

40

Chemistry

40

40

Mathematics

80

80

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TS EAMCET 2025 Syllabus

TS EAMCET B.Tech Syllabus

Mathematics: Unit 01


Algebra
  • Functions: Types of functions, definitions, inverse functions and theorems, domain, range, inverse of real valued functions
  • Mathematical induction: Principle of mathematical induction and theorems, applications of mathematical induction, problems on divisibility
  • Matrices: Types of matrices, scalar multiple of a matrix and multiplication of matrices, transpose of a matrix, determinants, adjoint and inverse of a matrix, consistency and inconsistency of equations, rank of a matrix
  • Matrices: Solution of simultaneous linear equations
  • Complex numbers: Complex number as an ordered pair of real numbers, fundamental operations, representation of complex numbers in the form a + ib, modulus and amplitude of complex numbers, illustrations
  • Complex numbers: Geometrical and polar representation of complex numbers in Argand plane, Argand diagram
  • De Moivre's theorem: De Moivre's theorem, integral and rational indices, nth roots of unity, geometrical interpretations, illustrations
  • Quadratic expressions: Quadratic expressions, equations in one variable-sign of quadratic expressions, change in signs, maximum and minimum values, quadratic inquations
  • Theory of equations: The relation between the roots and coefficients in an equation, solving the equations when two or more roots of it are connected by certain relation, equation with real coefficients
  • Theory of equations: Occurrence of complex roots in conjugate pairs and its consequences-transformation of equations, reciprocal equations
  • Permutations and combinations: Fundamental principle of counting, linear and circular permutations, permutations of ‘n’ dissimilar things taken ‘r’ at a time, permutations when repetitions allowed, circular permutations
  • Permutations and combinations: Permutations with constraint repetitions, combinations, definitions, certain theorems
  • Binomial theorem: Binomial theorem for positive integral index, binomial theorem for rational index (without proof), approximations using binomial theorem
  • Partial fractions: Partial fractions of f(x)/ g(x) when g(x) contains non, repeated linear factors, partial fractions of f(x)/ g(x) when g(x) contains repeated and/ or non-repeated linear factors
  • Partial fractions: Partial fractions of f(x)/ g(x) when g(x) contains irreducible factors only

Mathematics: Unit 02


Trigonometry
  • Trigonometric ratios up to transformations: Graphs and periodicity of trigonometric functions, trigonometric ratios and compound angles, trigonometric ratios of multiple and sub, multiple angles, transformations, sum and product rules
  • Trigonometric equations: General solution of trigonometric equations, simple trigonometric equations, solutions
  • Inverse trigonometric functions: To reduce a trigonometric function into a bijection-graphs of inverse trigonometric functions, properties of inverse trigonometric functions
  • Hyperbolic functions: Definition of hyperbolic function, graphs, definition of inverse hyperbolic functions-graphs, addition formulae of hyperbolic functions
  • Properties of triangles: Relation between sides and angles of a triangle, sine, cosine, tangent, and projection rules, half angle formulae and areas of a triangle, incircle and excircle of a triangle

Mathematics: Unit 03


Vector algebra
  • Addition of vectors: Vectors as a triad of real numbers, classification of vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication, angle between two non zero vectors, linear combination of vectors, component of a vector in three dimensions
  • Addition of vectors: Vector equations of line and plane including their Cartesian equivalent forms
  • Product of vectors: Scalar product, geometrical interpretations, orthogonal projections, properties of dot product, expression of dot product in i, j, k system, angle between two vectors, geometrical vector methods
  • Product of vectors: Vector equations of plane in normal form, angle between two planes, vector product of two vectors and properties, vector product in i, j, k system, vector areas, scalar triple product, vector equations of plane in different forms
  • Product of vectors: Skew lines, shortest distance and their Cartesian equivalents
  • Product of vectors: Plane through the line of intersection of two planes, condition for coplanarity of two lines, perpendicular distance of a point from a plane, angle between line and a plane
  • Product of vectors: Cartesian equivalents of all these results, vector triple product, results

Mathematics: Unit 04


Probability
  • Measures of dispersion: Range, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation of ungrouped/ grouped data, coefficient of variation and analysis of frequency distribution with equal means but different variances
  • Probability: Random experiments and events, classical definition of probability, axiomatic approach and addition theorem of probability, independent and dependent events, conditional probability, multiplication theorem and Baye's theorem
  • Random variables and probability distributions: Random variables, theoretical discrete distributions, binomial and Poisson distributions

Mathematics: Unit 05


Coordinate geometry
  • Locus: Definition of locus, illustrations, to find equations of locus, problems connected to it
  • Transformation of axes: Transformation of axes-rules, derivations and illustrations, rotation of axes-derivations, illustrations
  • The straight line: Revision of fundamental results, straight line, normal form, illustrations, straight line, symmetric form, straight line, reduction into various forms, intersection of two straight lines, family of straight lines, concurrent lines
  • The straight line: Condition for concurrent lines, angle between two lines, length of perpendicular from a point to a line, distance between two parallel lines, concurrent lines, properties related to a triangle
  • Pair of straight lines: Equations of pair of lines passing through origin, angle between a pair of lines, condition for perpendicular and coincident lines, bisectors of angles, pair of bisectors of angles, pair of lines, second degree general equation
  • Pair of Straight lines: Conditions for parallel lines-distance between them, point of intersection of pair of lines, homogenizing a second degree equation with a first degree equation in x and y
  • Circle: Equation of circle, standard form, centre and radius of a circle with a given line segment as diameter and equation of circle through three non collinear points, parametric equations of a circle, position of a point in the plane of a circle
  • Circle: Power of a point definition of tangent, length of tangent, position of a straight line in the plane of a circle, conditions for a line to be tangent, chord joining two points on a circle, equation of the tangent at a point on the circle
  • Circle: Point of contact, equation of normal, chord of contact, pole and polar, conjugate points and conjugate lines, equation of chord with given middle point, relative position of two circles, circles touching each other externally, internally
  • Circle: Common tangents, centers of similitude, equation of pair of tangents from an external point
  • System of circles: Angle between two intersecting circles, radical axis of two circles, properties, common chord and common tangent of two circles, radical centre, intersection of a line and a circle
  • Parabola: Conic sections, parabola-equation of parabola in standard form, different forms of parabola, parametric equations, equations of tangent and normal at a point on the parabola (Cartesian and parametric)
  • Parabola: Conditions for straight line to be a tangent
  • Ellipse: Equation of ellipse in standard form, parametric equations, equation of tangent and normal at a point on the ellipse (Cartesian and parametric), condition for a straight line to be a tangent
  • Hyperbola: Equation of hyperbola in standard form, parametric equations, equation of tangent and normal at a point on the hyperbola (Cartesian and parametric), conditions for a straight line to be a tangent, asymptotes
  • Three dimensional coordinates: Coordinates, section formulae, centroid of a triangle and tetrahedron
  • Direction cosines and direction ratios: Direction cosines, direction ratios
  • Plane: Cartesian equation of plane, simple illustrations

Mathematics: Unit 06


Calculus
  • Limits and continuity: Intervals and neighbourhoods, limits-standard limits, continuity
  • Differentiation: Derivative of a function, elementary properties, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic, inverse hyperbolic function, derivatives, methods of differentiation, second order derivatives
  • Applications of derivatives: Errors and approximations, geometrical interpretation of derivative, equations of tangents and normals, lengths of tangent, normal, sub tangent and sub normal
  • Applications of derivatives: Angles between two curves and condition for orthogonality of curves, derivative as rate of change, Rolle's theorem and Lagrange's mean value theorem without proofs and their geometrical interpretation
  • Applications of derivatives: Increasing and decreasing functions, maxima and minima
  • Integration: Integration as the inverse process of differentiation, standard forms, properties of integrals, method of substitution, integration of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions
  • Integration: Integration by parts, integration, partial fractions method, reduction formulae
  • Definite integrals: Definite integral as the limit of sum, interpretation of definite integral as an area, fundamental theorem of integral calculus, properties, reduction formulae, application of definite integral to areas
  • Differential equations: Formation of differential equation, degree and order of an ordinary differential equation, solving differential equation by i) Variables separable method, ii) Homogeneous differential equation
  • Differential equations: iii) Non-homogeneous differential equation, iv) Linear differential equations

Physics: Unit 01


Physical world
  • What is physics?, scope and excitement of physics, physics, technology and society, fundamental forces in nature, gravitational force, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, towards unification of forces, nature of physical laws

Physics: Unit 02


Units and measurement
  • Introduction, the international system of units, measurement of length, measurement of large distances, estimation of very small distances: Size of a molecule, range of lengths, measurement of mass, range of masses, measurement of time, accuracy
  • Precision of instruments and errors in measurement, systematic errors, random errors, least count error, absolute error, relative error and percentage error, combination of errors, significant figures
  • Rules for arithmetic operations with significant figures, rounding off the uncertain digits, rules for determining the uncertainty in the results of arithmetic calculations, dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional formulae and dimensional equations
  • Dimensional analysis and its applications, checking the dimensional consistency of equations, deducing relation among the physical quantities

Physics: Unit 03


Motion in a straight line
  • Introduction, position, path length and displacement, average velocity and average speed, instantaneous velocity and speed, acceleration, kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion, relative velocity

Physics: Unit 04


Motion in a plane
  • Introduction, scalars and vectors, position and displacement vectors, equality of vectors, multiplication of vectors by real numbers, addition and subtraction of vectors-graphical method, resolution of vectors, vector addition-analytical method
  • Motion in a plane, position vector and displacement, velocity, acceleration, motion in a plane with constant acceleration, relative velocity in two dimensions, projectile motion, equation of path of a projectile, time of maximum height
  • Maximum height of a projectile, horizontal range of projectile, uniform circular motion

Physics: Unit 05


Laws of motion
  • Introduction, Aristotle's fallacy, the law of inertia, Newton's first law of motion, Newton's second law of motion, Newton's third law of motion, impulse, conservation of momentum, equilibrium of a particle, common forces in mechanics, friction
  • Circular motion, motion of a car on a level road, motion of a car on a banked road, solving problems in mechanics

Physics: Unit 06


Work, energy, and power
  • Introduction, the scalar product, notions of work and kinetic energy: The work-energy theorem, work, kinetic energy, work done by a variable force, the work-energy theorem for a variable force, the concept of potential energy
  • The conservation of mechanical energy, the potential energy of a spring, various forms of energy: The law of conservation of energy, heat, chemical energy, electrical energy, the equivalence of mass and energy, nuclear energy
  • The principle of conservation of energy, power, collisions, elastic and inelastic collisions, collisions in one dimension, coefficient of restitution and its determination, collisions in two dimensions

Physics: Unit 07


Systems of particles and rotational motion
  • Introduction, what kind of motion can a rigid body have?, centre of mass, centre of gravity, motion of centre of mass, linear momentum of a system of particles, vector product of two vectors, angular velocity and its relation with linear velocity
  • Angular acceleration, kinematics of rotational motion about a fixed axis, torque and angular momentum, moment of force (torque), angular momentum of particle, torque and angular momentum for a system of a particles, conservation of angular momentum
  • Equilibrium of a rigid body, principle of moments, moment of inertia, theorems of perpendicular and parallel axes, theorem of perpendicular axes, theorem of parallel axes, dynamics of rotational motion about a fixed axis
  • Angular momentum in case of rotations about a fixed axis, conservation of angular momentum, rolling motion, kinetic energy of rolling motion

Physics: Unit 08


Oscillations
  • Introduction, periodic and oscillatory motions, period and frequency, displacement, simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.), simple harmonic motion and uniform circular motion, velocity and acceleration in simple harmonic motion
  • Force law for simple harmonic motion, energy in simple harmonic motion, some systems executing simple harmonic motion, oscillations due to a spring, the simple pendulum, damped simple harmonic motion, forced oscillations and resonance

Physics: Unit 09


Gravitation
  • Introduction, Kepler's laws, universal law of gravitation, the gravitational constant, acceleration due to gravity of the earth, acceleration due to gravity below and above the surface of earth, gravitational potential energy, escape speed earth satellite
  • Energy of an orbiting satellite, geostationary and polar satellites, weightlessness

Physics: Unit 10


Mechanical properties of solids
  • Introduction, elastic behaviour of solids, stress and strain, Hooke's law, stress-strain curve, elastic moduli, Young's modulus, determination of Young's modulus of the material of a wire, shear modulus, bulk modulus, Poisson's ratio
  • Applications of elastic behaviour of materials

Physics: Unit 11


Mechanical properties of fluids
  • Introduction, pressure, Pascal's law, variation of pressure with depth, atmosphere pressure and gauge pressure, hydraulic machines, streamline flow, Bernoulli's principle, speed of efflux: Torricelli's law, Venturi-meter, blood flow and heart attack
  • Dynamic lift, viscosity, variation of viscosity of fluids with temperature, stokes' law, Reynolds number, surface tension, surface energy, surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, drops and bubbles, capillary rise
  • Detergents and surface tension

Physics: Unit 12


Thermal properties of matter
  • Introduction, temperature and heat, measurement of temperature, ideal-gas equation and absolute temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, calorimetry, change of state, regelation, latent heat, heat transfer, conduction, thermal conductivity
  • Convection, radiation, black body radiation, greenhouse effect, Newton's law of cooling

Physics: Unit 13


Thermodynamics
  • Introduction, thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, heat, internal energy and work, first law of thermodynamics, specific heat capacity, thermodynamic state variables and equation of state, thermodynamic process, quasi-static process
  • Isothermal process, adiabatic process, isochoric process, isobaric process, cyclic process, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps, second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot engine, Carnot's theorem

Physics: Unit 14


Kinetic theory
  • Introduction, molecular nature of matter, behaviour of gases, Boyle's law, Charles' law, kinetic theory of an ideal gas, pressure of an ideal gas, law of equipartition of energy, specific heat capacity, monatomic gases, diatomic gases, polyatomic gases
  • Specific heat capacity of solids, specific heat capacity of water, mean free path

Physics: Unit 15


Waves
  • Introduction, transverse and longitudinal waves, displacement relation in a progressive wave, the speed of a travelling wave, the principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves, beats, Doppler effect

Physics: Unit 16


Ray optics and optical instruments
  • Introduction, reflection of light by spherical mirrors, refraction, total internal reflection, refraction at spherical surfaces and by lenses, refraction through a prism, dispersion by a prism, some natural phenomena due to sunlight, optical instruments

Physics: Unit 17


Wave optics
  • Introduction, Huygens principle, refraction and reflection of plane waves using Huygens principle, coherent and incoherent addition of waves, interference of light waves and Young's experiment, diffraction, polarization

Physics: Unit 18


Electric charges and fields
  • Introduction, electric charges, conductors and insulators, charging by induction, basic properties of electric charge, Coulomb's law, forces between multiple charges, electric field, electric field lines, electric flux, electric dipole
  • Dipole in a uniform external field, continuous charge distribution, Gauss's law, application of Gauss's law

Physics: Unit 19


Electrostatic potential and capacitance
  • Introduction, electrostatic potential, potential due to a point charge, potential due to an electric dipole, potential due to a system of charges, equipotential surfaces, potential energy of a system of charges, potential energy in an external field
  • Electrostatics of conductors, dielectrics and polarization, capacitors and capacitance, the parallel plate capacitor, effect of dielectric on capacitance, combination of capacitors, energy stored in a capacitor, Van de Graaff generator

Physics: Unit 20


Current electricity
  • Introduction, electric current, electric currents in conductors, Ohm's law, drift of electrons and the origin of resistivity, limitations of Ohm's law, resistivity of various materials, temperature dependence of resistivity, electrical energy, power
  • Combination of resistors-series and parallel, cells, EMF, internal resistance, cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, meter bridge, potentiometer

Physics: Unit 21


Moving charges and magnetism
  • Introduction, magnetic force, motion in a magnetic field, motion in combined electric and magnetic fields, magnetic field due to a current element, Biot-Savart law, magnetic field on the axis of a circular current loop, Ampere's circuital law
  • The solenoid and the toroid, force between two parallel currents, the ampere, torque on current loop, magnetic dipole, the moving coil galvanometer

Physics: Unit 22


Magnetism and matter
  • Introduction, the bar magnet, magnetism and Gauss's law, the Earth's magnetism, magnetization and magnetic intensity, magnetic properties of materials, permanent magnets and electromagnets

Physics: Unit 23


Electromagnetic induction
  • Introduction, the experiments of Faraday and Henry, magnetic flux, Faraday's law of induction, Lenz's law and conservation of energy, motional electromotive force, energy consideration: A quantitative study, Eddy currents, inductance, AC generator

Physics: Unit 24


Alternating current
  • Introduction, AC voltage applied to a resistor, representation of AC current and voltage by rotating vectors-phasors, AC voltage applied to an inductor, AC voltage applied to a capacitor, AC voltage applied to a series LCR circuit
  • Power in AC circuit: The power factor, LC oscillations, transformers

Physics: Unit 25


Electromagnetic waves
  • Introduction, displacement current, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic spectrum

Physics: Unit 26


Dual nature of radiation and matter
  • Introduction, electron emission, photoelectric effect, experimental study of photoelectric effect, photoelectric effect and wave theory of light, Einstein's photoelectric equation: Energy quantum of radiation
  • Particle nature of light: The photon, wave nature of matter, Davisson and Germer experiment

Physics: Unit 27


Atoms
  • Introduction, alpha-particle scattering and Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, atomic spectra, Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, the line spectra of the hydrogen atom, De Broglie's explanation of Bohr's second postulate of quantisation

Physics: Unit 28


Nuclei
  • Introduction, atomic masses and composition of nucleus, size of the nucleus, mass-energy and nuclear binding energy, nuclear force, radioactivity, nuclear energy

Physics: Unit 29


Semiconductor electronics: Materials, devices, and simple circuits
  • Introduction, classification of materials: Metals, semiconductors and insulators, intrinsic semiconductor, extrinsic semiconductor, p-n junction, semiconductor diode, application of junction diode as a rectifier, special purpose p-n junction diodes
  • Junction transistor, digital electronics and logic gates, integrated circuits

Physics: Unit 30


Communication systems
  • Introduction, elements of a communication system, basic terminology used in electronic communication systems, bandwidth of signals, bandwidth of transmission medium, propagation of electromagnetic waves, modulation and its necessity, amplitude modulation
  • Production of amplitude modulated wave, detection of amplitude modulated wave

Chemistry: Unit 01


Atomic structure
  • Introduction; sub-atomic particles; atomic models-Thomson's model; Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, drawbacks; developments to the Bohr's model of atom; nature of electromagnetic radiation
  • Particle nature of electromagnetic radiation Planck's quantum theory; Bohr's model for hydrogen atom; explanation of line spectrum of hydrogen; limitations of Bohr's model; quantum mechanical considerations of sub atomic particles
  • Dual behaviour of matter; Heisenberg's uncertainty principle; quantum mechanical model of an atom
  • Important features of quantum mechanical model of atom; orbitals and quantum numbers; shapes of atomic orbitals; energies of orbitals; filling of orbitals in atoms
  • Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity; electronic configurations of atoms; stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals

Chemistry: Unit 02


Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Need to classify elements; genesis of periodic classification; modern periodic law and present form of the periodic table; nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100; electronic configuration of elements and the periodic table
  • Electronic configuration and types of elements s, p, d, and f blocks; trends in physical properties: (a) Atomic radius, (b) ionic radius (c) variation of size in inner transition elements, (d) ionization enthalpy, (e) electron gain enthalpy
  • Trends in physical properties: (f) Electro negativity; periodic trends in chemical properties: (a) Valence or oxidation states, (b) anomalous properties of second period elements-diagonal relationship; periodic trends and chemical reactivity

Chemistry: Unit 03


Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Kossel-Lewis approach to chemical bonding, octet rule, representation of simple molecules, formal charges, limitations of octet rule; ionic or electrovalent bond-factors favourable for the formation of ionic compounds, crystal structure of sodium chloride
  • Lattice enthalpy; general properties of ionic compounds; bond parameters-bond length, bond angle, bond enthalpy, bond order, resonance-polarity of bonds dipole moment; valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theories
  • Predicting the geometry of simple molecules; valence bond theory, orbital overlap concept, directional properties of bonds, overlapping of atomic orbitals, strength of sigma and pi bonds, factors favouring the formation of covalent bonds
  • Hybridisation-different types of hybridization involving s, p, and d orbitals, shapes of simple covalent molecules; coordinate bond-definition with examples
  • Molecular orbital theory, formation of molecular orbitals, linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO), conditions for combination of atomic orbitals, energy level diagrams for molecular orbitals
  • Bonding in some homo nuclear diatomic molecules-H2, He2, Li2, B2, C2, N2, and O2; hydrogen bonding cause of formation of hydrogen bond, types of hydrogen bonds, inter and intra molecular general properties of hydrogen bonds

Chemistry: Unit 04


States of matter: gases and liquids
  • Intermolecular forces; thermal energy; intermolecular forces vs. thermal interactions; the gaseous state; the gas laws; ideal gas equation; Graham's law of diffusion-Dalton's law of partial pressures; kinetic molecular theory of gases
  • Kinetic gas equation of an ideal gas (no derivation) deduction of gas laws from kinetic gas equation; distribution of molecular speeds-rms, average and most probable speeds-kinetic energy of gas molecules
  • Behaviour of real gases-deviation from Ideal gas behaviour-compressibility factor vs. pressure diagrams of real gases; liquefaction of gases
  • Liquid state-properties of liquids in terms of inter molecular interactions, vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension (qualitative idea only. No mathematical derivation)

Chemistry: Unit 05


Stoichiometry
  • Some basic concepts-properties of matter, uncertainty in measurement, significant figures, dimensional analysis; laws of chemical combinations, law of conservation of mass, law of definite proportions, law of multiple proportions
  • Gay-Lussac's law of gaseous volumes, Dalton's atomic theory, Avogadro's law, atomic and molecular masses-mole concept and molar mass
  • Concept of equivalent weight; percentage composition of compounds and calculations of empirical and molecular formulae of compounds; stoichiometry and stoichiometric calculations; methods of expressing concentrations of solutions-mass percent
  • Mole fraction, molarity, molality, and normality; redox reactions-classical idea of redox reactions, oxidation and reduction reactions-redox reactions in terms of electron transfer; oxidation number concept
  • Types of redox reactions-combination, decomposition, displacement, and disproportionation reactions; balancing of redox reactions-oxidation number method half reaction (ion-electron) method; redoxreactions in titrimetry

Chemistry: Unit 06


Thermodynamics
  • Thermodynamic terms; the system and the surroundings; types of systems and surroundings; the state of the system; the Internal energy as a state function
  • (a) Work, (b) heat, (c) the general case, the first law of thermodynamics; applications; work; enthalpy, H-a useful new state function; extensive and intensive properties; heat capacity; the relationship between Cp and Cv
  • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: Calorimetry; enthalpy change, ∆rh of reactions-reaction enthalpy (a) standard enthalpy of reactions, (b) enthalpy changes during phase transformations, (c) standard enthalpy of formation, (d) thermo chemical equations
  • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: (e) Hess's law of constant heat summation; enthalpies for different types of reactions
  • (a) Standard enthalpy of combustion, (b) enthalpy of atomization, phase transition, sublimation and ionization, (c) bond enthalpy, (d) enthalpy of solution and dilution; spontaneity
  • (a) Is decrease in enthalpy a criterion for spontaneity? (b) entropy and spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics, (c) Gibbs energy and spontaneity; Gibbs energy change and equilibrium; absolute entropy and the third law of thermodynamics

Chemistry: Unit 07


Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases
  • Equilibrium in physical processes; equilibrium in chemical processes-dynamic equilibrium; law of chemical equilibrium-law of mass action and equilibrium constant; homogeneous equilibria, equilibrium constant in gaseous systems
  • Relationship between Kp and Kc; heterogeneous equilibria; applications of equilibrium constant; relationship between equilibrium constant K, reaction quotient Q and Gibbs energy G; factors affecting equilibria
  • Le Chatlier principle application to industrial synthesis of ammonia and sulphur trioxide; ionic equilibrium in solutions; acids, bases, and salts-Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis concepts of acids and bases
  • Ionisation of acids and bases-ionisation constant of water and its ionic product, pH scaleionisation constants of weak acids, ionisation of weak bases, relation between Ka and Kb-Di and poly basic acids and di and poly acidic bases
  • Factors affecting acid strength, common ion effect in the ionization of acids and bases, hydrolysis of salts and ph of their solutions; buffer solutions-designing of buffer solution, preparation of acidic buffer
  • Solubility equilibria of sparingly soluble salts
  • Solubility product constant, common ion effect on solubility of salts

Chemistry: Unit 08


Hydrogen and its compound
  • Position of hydrogen in the periodic table; dihydrogen-occurance and isotopes; preparation and properties of dihydrogen; hydrides: Ionic, covalent, and non-stoichiometric hydrides; water: Physical properties; structure of water, ice
  • Chemical properties of water; hard and soft water, temporary and permanent hardness of water; hydrogen peroxide: Preparation; physical properties; structure and chemical properties; storage and uses; heavy water; hydrogen as a fuel

Chemistry: Unit 09


S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
  • Group 1 elements: Alkali metals; electronic configurations; atomic and ionic radii; ionization enthalpy; hydration enthalpy; physical properties; chemical properties; uses; general characteristics of the compounds of the alkali metals: Oxides; halides
  • Group 1 elements: Salts of oxo acids; anomalous properties of lithium: Differences and similarities with other alkali metals, diagonal relationship; similarities between lithium and magnesium; some important compounds of sodium: Sodium carbonate
  • Group 1 elements: Sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide; sodium hydrogen carbonate; biological importance of sodium and potassium
  • Group 2 elements: Alkaline earth elements; electronic configuration; ionization enthalpy; hydration enthalpy; physical properties, chemical properties; uses
  • Group 2 elements: General characteristics of compounds of the alkaline earth metals: Oxides, hydroxides, halides, salts of oxoacids (carbonates; sulphates and nitrates); anomalous behaviour of beryllium; its diagonal relationship with aluminium
  • Group 2 elements: Some important compounds of calcium-preparation and uses of calcium oxide; calcium hydroxide; calcium carbonate; plaster of Paris; cement; biological importance of calcium and magnesium

Chemistry: Unit 10


p-block elements-group 13 (boron family)
  • General introduction-electronic configuration, atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, electro negativity; physical and chemical properties; important trends and anomalous properties of boron; some important compounds of boron-borax, ortho boric acid, diborane
  • Uses of boron, aluminium and their compounds

Chemistry: Unit 11


p-block elements-group 14 (carbon family)
  • General introduction-electronic configuration, atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, electro negativity; physical and chemical properties; important trends and anomalous properties of carbon; allotropes of carbon; uses of carbon
  • Some important compounds of carbon and silicon-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silica, silicones, silicates, and zeolites

Chemistry: Unit 12


Environmental chemistry
  • Definition of terms: Air, water, and soil pollutions; environmental pollution; atmospheric pollution; tropospheric pollution; gaseous air pollutants (oxides of sulphur; oxides of nitrogen; hydrocarbons; oxides of carbon (CO, CO2))
  • Global warming and green house effect; acid rain-particulate pollutants, smog; stratospheric pollution: Formation and breakdown of ozone-ozone hole, effects of depletion of the Ozone Layer; water pollution: Causes of water pollution
  • International standards for drinking water; soil pollution: Pesticides, industrial wastes; strategies to control environmental pollution- waste management, collection, and disposal; green chemistry: Green chemistry in day-to-day life
  • Dry cleaning of clothes; bleaching of paper; synthesis of chemicals

Chemistry: Unit 13


Organic chemistry-some basic principles and techniques, and hydrocarbons
  • Some basic principles and techniques: General introduction; tetravalency of carbon: Shapes of organic compounds; structural representations of organic compounds; classification of organic compounds; nomenclature of organic compounds; isomerism
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Fundamental concepts in organic reaction mechanisms; fission of covalent bond; nucleophiles and electrophiles; electron movements in organic reactions
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Electron displacement effects in covalent bonds: Inductive effect, resonance, resonance effect, electromeric effect, hyperconjugation; types of organic reactions; methods of purification of organic compounds
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Qualitative elemental analysis of organic compounds; quantitative elemental analysis of organic compounds
  • Hydrocarbons: Classification of hydrocarbons; alkanes-nomenclature, isomerism (structural and conformations of ethane only); preparation of alkanes; properties-physical properties and chemical reactivity
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkanes-substitution reactions-halogenation(free radical mechanism), combustion, controlled oxidation, isomerisation, aromatization, reaction with steam and pyrolysis; alkenes-nomenclature, structure of ethene
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-isomerism (structural and geometrical); methods of preparation
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-properties-physical and chemical reactions: Addition of hydrogen, halogen, water, sulphuric acid, hydrogen halides (mechanism-ionic and peroxide effect, Markovnikov's, anti Markovnikov's or Kharasch effect)
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-oxidation, ozonolysis, and polymerization; alkynes-nomenclature and isomerism, structure of acetylene; methods of preparation of acetylene
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkynes-physical properties, chemical reaction-acidic character of acetylene, addition reactions-of hydrogen, halogen, hydrogen halides and water; polymerization
  • Hydrocarbons: Aromatic hydrocarbons-nomenclature and isomerism, structure of benzene, resonance and aromaticity; preparation of benzene. Physical properties. Chemical properties: Mechanism of electrophilic substitution
  • Hydrocarbons: Electrophilic substitution reactions-nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation; directive influence of functional groups in mono substituted benzene, carcinogenicity and toxicity

Chemistry: Unit 14


Solid state
  • General characteristics of solid state; amorphous and crystalline solids; classification of crystalline solids based on different binding forces (molecular, ionic, metallic and covalent solids); probing the structure of solids: X-ray crystallography
  • Crystal lattices and unit cells
  • Bravais lattices primitive and centred unit cells; number of atoms in a unit cell (primitive, body centred, and face centred cubic unit cell)
  • Close packed structures: Close packing in one dimension, in two dimensions, and in three dimensions, tetrahedral and octahedral voids, formula of a compound and number of voids filled, locating tetrahedral and octahedral voids
  • Packing efficiency in simple cubic, bcc and in hcp, ccp lattice; calculations involving unit cell dimensions-density of the unit cell; imperfections in solids-types of point defects-stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric defects
  • Electrical properties-conduction of electricity in metals, semiconductors and insulators, band theory of metals; magnetic properties

Chemistry: Unit 15


Solutions
  • Types of solutions; expressing concentration of solutions-mass percentage, volume percentage, mass by volume percentage, parts per million, mole fraction, molarity and molality
  • Solubility: Solubility of a solid in a liquid, solubility of a gas in a liquid, Henry's law; vapour pressure of liquid solutions: Vapour pressure of liquid-liquid solutions
  • Raoult's law as a special case of Henry's law-vapour pressure of solutions of solids in liquids; ideal and non-ideal solutions; colligative properties and determination of molar mass-relative lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point
  • Depression of freezing point, osmosis and osmotic pressure, reverse osmosis and water purification; abnormal molar masses-Van't Hoff factor

Chemistry: Unit 16


Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics
  • Electrochemistry: Electrochemical cells; galvanic cells: Measurement of electrode potentials; Nernst equation-equilibrium constant from Nernst equation, electro chemical cell and Gibbs energy of the cell reaction
  • Electrochemistry: Conductance of electrolytic solutions measurement of the conductivity of ionic solutions-variation of conductivity and molar conductivity with concentration, strong electrolytes and weak electrolytes, applications of Kohlrausch’s law
  • Electrochemistry: Electrolytic cells and electrolysis-Faraday's laws of electrolysis products of electrolysis; batteries: Primary batteries and secondary batteries; fuel cells; corrosion of metals-hydrogen economy
  • Chemical kinetics: Rate of a chemical reaction; Factors influencing rate of a reaction: Dependence of rate on concentration-rate expression and rate constant-order of a reaction, molecularity of a reaction
  • Chemical kinetics: Integrated rate equations-zero order reactions, first order reactions, half life of a reaction; pseudo first order reaction; temperature dependence of the rate of a reaction-effect of catalyst
  • Chemical kinetics: Collision theory of chemical reaction rates

Chemistry: Unit 17


Surface chemistry
  • Adsorption and absorption: Distinction between adsorption and absorption, mechanism of adsorption, types of adsorption, characteristics of physisorption, characteristics of chemisorptions, adsorption isotherms, adsorption from solution phase
  • Adsorption and absorption: Applications of adsorption
  • Catalysis: Catalysts, promoters and poisons, auto catalysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption theory of heterogeneous catalysis, important features of solid catalysts: (a) Activity
  • Catalysis: (b) Selectivity, shape, selective catalysis by zeolites, enzyme catalysis, characteristics and mechanism, catalysts in industry; colloids
  • Classification of colloids: Classification based on physical state of dispersed phase and dispersion medium, classification based on nature of interaction between dispersed phase and dispersion medium
  • Classification of colloids: Classification based on type of particles of the dispersed phase, multi molecular, macromolecular and associated colloids, cleansing action of soaps-preparation of colloids, purification of colloidal solutions
  • Classification of colloids: Properties of colloidal solutions-Tyndal effect, colour, Brownian movement, charge on colloidal particles, electrophoresis; emulsions; colloids around us-application of colloids

Chemistry: Unit 18


General principles of metallurgy
  • Occurrence of metals; concentration of ores-levigation, magnetic separation, froth floatation, leaching; extraction of crude metal from concentrated ore-conversion to oxide, reduction of oxide to the metal
  • Thermodynamic principles of metallurgy-Ellingham diagram, limitations, applications extraction of aluminium, iron, copper and zinc from their oxide; electrochemical principles of metallurgy; oxidation and reduction
  • Refining of crude metal-distillation, liquation, poling, electrolysis, zone refining and vapour phase refining; uses of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron

Chemistry: Unit 19


P-block elements
  • Group-15 elements: Occurrence-electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; dinitrogen preparation, properties and uses
  • Group-15 elements: Compounds of nitrogen-preparation and properties of ammonia; oxides of nitrogen; preparation and properties of nitric acid; phosphorous allotropic forms; phosphine-preparation and properties; phosphorous halides; oxoacids of phosphorous
  • Group-16 elements: Occurrence-electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; dioxygen-preparation, properties, and uses; simple oxides
  • Group-16 elements: Ozone-preparation, properties, structure, and uses; sulphur-allotropic forms; sulphur dioxide-preparation, properties, and uses; oxoacids of sulphur; sulphuric acid-industrial process of manufacture, properties, and uses
  • Group-17 elements: Occurrence, electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; chlorine-preparation, properties, and uses
  • Group-17 elements: Hydrogen chloride-preparation, properties, and uses; oxoacids of halogens; interhalogen compounds
  • Group-18 elements: Occurrence, electronic configuration, ionization enthalpy, atomic radii, electron gain enthalpy
  • Group-18 elements: Physical and chemical properties-(a) xenon fluorine compounds-XeF2, XeF4, and XeF6-preparation, hydrolysis, and formation of fluoro anions-structures of XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6
  • Group-18 elements: Physical and chemical properties-(b) xenon-oxygen compounds XeO3 and XeOF4-their formation and structures

Chemistry: Unit 20


d and f block elements, and coordination compounds
  • d and f block elements: Position in the periodic table; electronic configuration of the d-block elements; general properties of the transition elements (d-block)-physical properties, variation in atomic and ionic sizes of transition series
  • d and f block elements: Ionisation enthalpies, oxidation states, trends in the M²+/M and M³+/M²+ standard electrode potentials, trends in stability of higher oxidation states, chemical reactivity and Eθ values, magnetic properties
  • d and f block elements: Formation of coloured ions, formation of complex compounds, catalytic properties, formation of interstitial compounds, alloy formation; some important compounds of transition elements-oxides and oxoanions of metals
  • d and f block elements: Preparation and properties of potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate-structures of chromate, dichromate, manganate and permanganate ions; inner transition elements (f-block), lanthanoids, electronic configuration
  • d and f block elements: Atomic and ionic sizes, oxidation states, general characteristics; actinoids-electronic configuration atomic and ionic sizes, oxidation states, general characteristics and comparison with lanthanoids
  • d and f block elements: Some applications of d and f block elements
  • Coordination compounds: Werner's theory of coordination compounds; definitions of some terms used in coordination compounds; nomenclature of coordination compounds-IUPAC nomenclature
  • Coordination compounds: Isomerism in coordination compounds-(a) stereo isomerism-geometrical and optical isomerism, (b) structural isomerism-linkage, coordination, ionisation, and hydrate isomerism; bonding in coordination compounds
  • Coordination compounds: (a) Valence bond theory-magnetic properties of coordination compounds, limitations of valence bond theory, (b) crystal field theory-(i) crystal field splitting in octahedral and tetrahedral coordination entities
  • Coordination compounds: (b) Crystal field theory-(ii) colour in coordination compounds-limitations of crystal field theory; bonding in metal carbonyls; stability of coordination compounds; importance and applications of coordination compounds

Chemistry: Unit 21


Polymers
  • Introduction; classification of polymers-classification based on source, structure, mode of polymerization, molecular forces and growth polymerization; types of polymerization reactions, addition polymerization or chain growth polymerization
  • Ionic polymerization, free radical mechanism, preparation of addition polymers, polythene, teflon and polyacrylonitrile, condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization, polyamides, preparation of Nylon 6,6, and nylon 6-poly esters
  • Terylene, bakelite, melamine, formaldehyde polymers; copolymerization, rubber, natural rubber, vulcanisation of rubber, synthetic rubbers, preparation of neoprene and buna-N; molecular mass of polymers, number average and weight average molecular masses
  • Poly dispersity index (PDI); biodegradable polymers-PHBV, Nylon 2-nylon 6; polymers of commercial importance-polypropene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride (PVC), ureaformaldehyde resin, glyptal and bakelite-their monomers, structures, and uses

Chemistry: Unit 22


Biomolecules
  • Carbohydrates-classification of carbohydrates, monosaccharides: Preparation of glucose from sucrose and starch-properties and structure of glucose, D,L and (+), (-) configurations of glucose, Structure of fructose
  • Disaccharides: Sucrose-preparation, structure; invert sugar-structures of maltose and lactose-polysaccharides: Structures of starch, cellulose and glycogen-importance of carbohydrates
  • Amino acids: Natural aminoacids, classification of aminoacids, structures and D and L forms-Zwitter ions
  • Proteins: Structures, classification, fibrous, and globular-primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins, denaturation of proteins
  • Enzymes: Enzymes, mechanism of enzyme action
  • Vitamins: Explanation, names, classification of vitamins-sources of vitamins, deficiency diseases of different types of vitamins
  • Nucleic acids: Chemical composition of nucleic acids, structures of nucleic acids, DNA finger printing, biological functions of nucleic acids
  • Hormones: Definition, different types of hormones, their production, biological activity, diseases due to their abnormal activities

Chemistry: Unit 23


Chemistry in everyday life
  • Drugs and their classification: (a) Classification of drugs on the basis of pharmacological effect, (b) classification of drugs on the basis of drug action, (c) classification of drugs on the basis of chemical structure
  • Drugs and their classification: (d) Classification of drugs on the basis of molecular targets
  • Drug-target interaction, enzymes as drug targets (a) catalytic action of enzymes (b) drug-enzyme interaction, receptors as drug targets
  • Therapeutic action of different classes of drugs: Antacids, antihistamines, neurologically active drugs: Tranquilizers, analgesics-non-narcotic, narcotic analgesics, antimicrobial-antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants-antifertility drugs
  • Chemicals in food-artificial sweetening agents, food preservatives, antioxidants in food; cleansing agents-soaps and synthetic detergents-types and examples

Chemistry: Unit 24


Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Classification and nomenclature; nature of CX bond
  • Methods of preparation: Alkyl halides and aryl halides-from alcohols, from hydrocarbons (a) by free radical halogenation (b) by electrophilic substitution (c) by replacement of diazonium group (Sandmeyer reaction)
  • Methods of preparation: Alkyl halides and aryl halides-from alcohols, from hydrocarbons (d) by the addition of hydrogen halides and halogens to alkenes-by halogen exchange(Finkelstein reaction)
  • Physical properties-melting and boiling points, density and solubility
  • Chemical reactions: Reactions of haloalkanes-(i) nucleophilic substitution reactions-(a) SN² mechanism, (b) SN¹ mechanism, (c) stereochemical aspects of nucleophilic substitution reactions-optical activity, (ii) elimination reactions
  • Chemical reactions: Reactions of haloalkanes-(iii) reaction with metals-reactions of haloarenes: (i) nucleophilic substitution, (ii) electrophilic substitution, and (iii) reaction with metals
  • Polyhalogen compounds: Uses and environmental effects of dichloro methane, trichloromethane, triiodomethane, tetrachloro methane, freons, and DDT

Chemistry: Unit 25


Organic compounds containing C, H, and O like (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids)
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Classification; nomenclature: (a) Alcohols, (b) phenols, and (c) ethers; structures of hydroxy and ether functional groups
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Methods of preparation-alcohols from alkenes and carbonyl compounds (reduction and reaction with Grignard reagents); phenols from haloarenes, benzene sulphonic acid, diazonium salts, cumene
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Physical properties of alcohols and phenols; chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (i) reactions involving cleavage of O-H bond-acidity of alcohols and phenols, esterification
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (ii) reactions involving cleavage of C-O bond-reactions with HX, PX3, dehydration and oxidation
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (iii) reactions of phenols-electrophilic aromatic substitution, Kolbe's reaction, Reimer-Tiemann reaction
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Reaction with zinc dust, oxidation; commercially important alcohols (methanol, ethanol); ethers-methods of preparation: By dehydration of alcohols
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Williamson synthesis-physical properties, chemical reactions: Cleavage of C-O bond and electrophilic substitution of aromatic ethers
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Nomenclature and structure of carbonyl group; preparation of aldehydes and ketones-(1) by oxidation of alcohols, (2) by ,dehydrogenation of alcohols, (3) from hydrocarbons
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Preparation of aldehydes (1) from acyl chlorides, (2) from nitriles and esters, (3) from hydrocarbons-preparation of ketones, (1) from acyl chlorides, (2) from nitriles, (3) from benzene or substituted benzenes
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Physical properties of aldehydes and ketones; chemical reactions of aldehydes and ketones-nucleophilic addition, reduction, oxidation
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Reactions due to alpha hydrogen and other reactions (Cannizzaro reaction, electrophilic substitution reaction); uses of aldehydes and ketones
  • Carboxylic acids: Nomenclature and structure of carboxylgroup; methods of preparation of carboxylic acids (1) from primary alcohols and aldehydes, (2) from alkylbenzenes, (3) from nitriles and amides, (4) from Grignard reagents
  • Carboxylic acids: (5) From acyl halides and anhydrides, (6) from esters; physical properties; chemical reactions: (i) Reactions involving cleavage of O-H bondacidity, reactions with metals and alkalies
  • Carboxylic acids: Chemical reactions-(ii) reactions involving cleavage of C-OH bond-formation of anhydride, reactions with PCl5, PCl3, SOCl2, esterification and reaction with ammonia, (iii) reactions involving-COOH group-reduction, decarboxylation
  • Carboxylic acids: Chemical reactions-(iv) substitution reactions in the hydrocarbon part-halogenation and ring substitution; uses of carboxylic acids

Chemistry: Unit 26


Organic compounds containing nitrogen
  • Amines: Structure of amines; classification; nomenclature; preparation of amines: Reduction of nitro compounds, ammonolysis of alkyl halides, reduction of nitriles, reduction of amides
  • Amines: Gabriel phthalimide synthesis and Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction; physical properties; chemical reactions: Basic character of amines, alkylation, acylation, carbyl amine reaction, reaction with nitrous acid
  • Amines: Reaction with aryl sulphonyl chloride, electrophilic substitution of aromatic amines-bromination, nitration, and sulphonation
  • Diazonium salts: Methods of preparation of diazonium salts (by diazotization), physical properties; chemical reactions: Reactions involving displacement of nitrogen; sandmeyer reaction, Gatterman reaction, replacement by i) iodiode and fluoride ions
  • Diazonium salts: ii) Hydrogen, hydroxyl, and nitro groups; reactions involving retention of diazo group; coupling reactions; importance of diazonium salts in synthesis of aromatic compounds
  • Cyanides and isocyanides: Structure and nomenclature of cyanides and isocyanides; preparation, physical properties and chemical reactions of cyanides and isocyanides
TS EAMCET B.Sc. Syllabus

Botany: Unit 01


Diversity in the living world
  • The living world: What is living?, diversity in the living world; taxonomic categories and taxonomical aids
  • Biological classification: Five kingdom classification-monera, protista, fungi, plantae, and animalia, three domains of life (six kingdom classification), viruses, viroids, prions, and lichens
  • Science of plants-botany: Origin, development, scope of botany, and branches of botany
  • Plant kingdom: Salient features, classification and alternation of generations of the plants of the following groups-algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms

Botany: Unit 02


Structural organisation in plants-morphology
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Vegetative-parts of a typical angiospermic plant; vegetative morphology and modifications, root, stem and leaf-types; venation, phyllotaxy
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Reproductive-inflorescence-racemose, cymose, and special types (in brief)
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Flower-parts of a flower and their detailed description; aestivation, placentation
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Fruits-types-true, false and parthenocarpic fruits

Botany: Unit 03


Reproduction in plants
  • Modes of reproduction: A sexual reproduction, binary fission, sporulation, budding, fragmentation, vegetative propagation in plants, sexual reproduction, overview of angiosperm life cycle
  • Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Stamen, microsporangium, pollen grain. Pistil, megasporangium (ovule) and embryo sac; development of male and female gametophytes. Pollination-types, agents, out breeding devices and pollen-pistil interaction
  • Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Double fertilization; post fertilisation events: Development of endosperm and embryo; development of seed, structure of dicotyledonous and monocotyledons seeds, significance of fruit and seed
  • Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Special modes-apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony

Botany: Unit 04


Plant systematics
  • Taxonomy of angiosperms: Introduction. Types of systems of classification (in brief). Semitechnical description of a typical flowering plant. Description of families: Fabaceae, solanaceae, and liliaceae

Botany: Unit 05


Cell structure and function
  • Cell-the unit of life: Cell-cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life-overview of the cell. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, ultra structure of plant cell (structure in detail and functions in brief), cell membrane, cell wall
  • Cell-the unit of life: Cell organelles-endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes, golgi bodies, vacuoles, lysosomes, microbodies, centrosome and centriole, cilia, flagella, cytoskeleton and nucleus
  • Cell-the unit of life: Chromosomes-number, structural organization; nucleosome
  • Biomolecules: Structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
  • Cell cycle and cell division: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis-significance

Botany: Unit 06


Internal organisation of plants
  • Histology and anatomy of flowering plants: Tissues-types, structure, and functions: Meristematic; permanent tissues-simple and complex tissues. Tissue systems-types, structure, and function: Epidermal, ground and vascular tissue systems
  • Histology and anatomy of flowering plants: Anatomy of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants-root, stem and leaf. Secondary growth in dicot stem and dicot root

Botany: Unit 07


Plant Ecology
  • Ecological adaptations, succession, and ecological services: Introduction. Plant communities and ecological adaptations: Hydrophytes, mesophytes, and xerophytes. Plant succession
  • Ecological adaptations, succession, and ecological services: Ecological services-carbon fixation, oxygen release and pollination (in brief)

Botany: Unit 08


Plant physiology
  • Transport in plants: Means of transport-diffusion, facilitated diffusion, passive symports and antiports, active transport, comparison of different transport processes, plant-water relations-water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis, imbibition
  • Transport in plants: Long distance transport of water-water movement up a plant, root pressure, transpiration pull, transpiration-opening and closing of stomata, transpiration and photosynthesis-a compromise, Uptake and transport of mineral nutrients
  • Transport in plants: Uptake of mineral ions, translocation of mineral ions, phloem transport: Flow from source to sink-the pressure flow or mass flow hypothesis
  • Mineral nutrition: Methods to study the mineral requirements of plants, essential mineral elements-criteria for essentiality, macronutrients, role of macro-and micronutrients, deficiency symptoms of essential elements, toxicity of micronutrients
  • Mineral nutrition: Mechanism of absorption of elements, translocation of solutes, soil as reservoir of essential elements, metabolism of nitrogen-nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, nodule formation
  • Enzymes: Chemical reactions, enzymatic conversions, nature of enzyme action, factors affecting enzyme activity, temperature and pH, concentration of substrate, classification and nomenclature of enzymes, cofactors
  • Photosynthesis in higher plants: Early experiments, site of photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthesis, light reaction, the electron transport-splitting of water, cyclic and non-cyclic photo phosphorylation, chemiosmotic hypothesis
  • Photosynthesis in higher plants: Biosynthetic phase-the primary acceptor of CO2, the Calvin cycle, the C4 pathway, photorespiration, factors affecting photosynthesis
  • Respiration of plants: Cellular respiration, glycolysis, fermentation, aerobic respiration-tricarboxylic acid cycle, electron transport system (ETS) and oxidative phosphorylation, the respiratory balance sheet, amphibolic pathway, respiratory quotient
  • Plant growth and development: Growth-plant growth, phases of growth, growth rates, conditions for growth, differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation, development, plant growth regulators-discovery
  • Plant growth and development: Physiological effects of plant growth regulators, auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene, abscisic acid, seed dormancy, photoperiodism, vernalisation

Botany: Unit 09


Microbiology
  • Bacteria: Morphology of bacteria, bacterial cell structure-nutrition, reproduction-sexual reproduction, conjugation, transformation, transduction, the importance of bacteria to humans
  • Viruses: Discovery, classification of viruses, structure of viruses, multiplication of bacteriophages-the lytic cycle, the lysogenic cycle, viral diseases in plants, viral diseases in humans

Botany: Unit 10


Genetics
  • Principles of inheritance and variation: Mendel's experiments, inheritance of one gene (monohybrid cross)-back cross and test cross, law of dominance, law of segregation or law of purity of gametes
  • Principles of inheritance and variation: Deviations from Mendelian concept of dominance-incomplete dominance, codominance, explanation of the concept of dominance, inheritance of two genes-(dihybrid cross) law of independent assortment
  • Principles of inheritance and variation: Chromosomal theory of inheritance, linkage and recombination, mutations, significance of mutations

Botany: Unit 11


Molecular biology
  • Molecular basis of inheritance: The DNA-structure of polynucleotide chain, packaging of DNA helix, the search for genetic material, transforming principle, biochemical characterisation of transforming principle, the genetic material is DNA
  • Molecular basis of inheritance: Properties of genetic material (DNA versus RNA), RNA world, replication-the experimental proof, the machinery and the enzymes, transcription-transcription unit, transcription unit and the gene
  • Molecular basis of inheritance: Types of RNA and the process of transcription, genetic code-mutations and genetic code, tRNA-the adapter molecule, translation, regulation of gene expression-the lac operon

Botany: Unit 12


Biotechnology
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Principles of biotechnology-construction of the first artificial recombinant DNA molecule, tools of recombinant DNA technology-restriction enzymes, cloning vectors
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Competent host (for transformation with recombinant DNA), processes of recombinant DNA technology-isolation of the genetic material (DNA), cutting of DNA at specific locations
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Separation and isolation of DNA fragments, insertion of isolated gene into a suitable vector, amplification of gene of interest using PCR, insertion of recombinant DNA into the host, cell/ organism
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Selection of transformed host cells, obtaining the foreign gene product, downstream processing
  • Biotechnology and its applications: Biotechnological applications in agriculture-BT cotton, pest resistant plants, other applications of biotechnology-insulin, gene therapy, molecular diagnosis, ELISA, DNA fingerprinting
  • Biotechnology and its applications: Biosafety and ethical issues-biopiracy

Botany: Unit 13


Plants, microbes, and human welfare
  • Strategies for enhancement in food production: Plant breeding-what is plant breeding?, wheat and rice, sugarcane, millets, plant breeding for disease resistance, methods of breeding for disease resistance, mutation
  • Strategies for enhancement in food production: Plant breeding for developing resistance to insect pests, plant breeding for improved food quality, single cell protein (SCP), tissue culture
  • Microbes in human welfare: Microbes in household products, microbes in industrial products-fermented beverages, antibiotics, chemicals, enzymes and other bioactive molecules, microbes in sewage treatment, primary treatment
  • Microbes in human welfare: Secondary treatment or biological treatment, microbes in production of biogas, microbes as biocontrol agents, biological control of pests and diseases, microbes as biofertilisers, challenges posed by microbes

Zoology: Unit 01


Zoology-diversity of living world
  • What is life?; nature, scope, and meaning of zoology; branches of zoology; need for classification-zoos as tools for classification; basic principles of classification: Biological system of classification-(phylogenetic classification only)
  • Levels or hierarchy of classification; nomenclature-Bi and trinominal; species concept; kingdom animalia; biodiversity-meaning and distribution, genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity (alpha, beta, and gama)
  • Other attributes of biodiversity, role of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, methods of conservation, IUCN red data books, conservation of wild life in India-legislation, preservation, organisations, threatened species

Zoology: Unit 02


Structural organization in animals
  • Levels of organization, multicellularity: Diploblastic and triploblastic conditions; asymmetry, symmetry: Radial symmetry and bilateral symmetry
  • Acoelomates, pseudocoelomates, and eucoelomates: Schizo and enterocoelomates (brief account of formation of coelom); tissues: Epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues (make it a little more elobarative)

Zoology: Unit 03


Animal diversity-I: Invertebrate phyla
  • General characters-strictly restrict to 8 salient features only classification up to classes with two or three examples-brief account only
  • Porifera; cnidaria; ctenophora; platyhelminthes; nematoda; annelida (include earthworm as a type study); arthropoda; mollusca; echinodermata; hemichordata

Zoology: Unit 04


Animal diversity-II: Phylum-chordata
  • General characters-classification up to classes (brief account only with two or three examples)
  • Phylum: Chordata; sub phylum: Urochordata; sub phylum: Cephalochordata; (agriculture, pharmacy, veterinary etc) sub phylum: Vertebrata; super class: Agnatha, class cyclostomata; super class: Gnathostomata, super class pisces, class: Chondricthyes
  • Class: Osteichthyes; tetrapoda, class: Amphibia (including the brief type study of frog), class: Reptilia, class: Aves, class: Mammalia

Zoology: Unit 05


Locomotion and reproduction in protozoa
  • Locomotion: Definition, types of locomotor structures pseudopodia (basic idea of pseudopodia without going into different types), flagella and cilia (brief account giving two examples each)
  • Flagellar and ciliary movement-effective and recovery strokes in euglena, synchronal and metachronal movements in paramecium; reproduction: Definition, types
  • Asexual reproduction: Transverse binary fission in paramecium and longitudinal binary fission in euglena
  • Multiple fission, sexual reproduction

Zoology: Unit 06


Biology and human welfare
  • Parasitism and parasitic adaptation; health and disease: Introduction life cycle, pathogenecity, treatment and prevention (brief account only) 1. entamoeba histolytica 2. plasmodium vivax 3. ascaris lumbricoides 4. wuchereria bancrofti
  • Brief account of pathogenicity, treatment and prevention of typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, and ring worm; tobaco, drugs, and alcohol abuse (TDA abuse)

Zoology: Unit 07


Type study of periplaneta Americana
  • Habitat and habits; external features; locomotion; digestive system; respiratory system; circulatory system; excretory system; nervous system-sense organs, structure of ommatidium; reproductive system

Zoology: Unit 08


Ecology and environment
  • Organisms and environment: Ecology, population, communities, habitat, niche, biome and ecosphere (definitions only); ecosystem: Elementary aspects only, abiotic factors-light, temperature and water (biological effects only), ecological adaptations
  • Ecosystem: Population interactions; types, components, lake ecosystem; food chains, food web, productivity and energy flow in ecosystem, ecological pyramids-pyramids of numbers, biomass and energy
  • Nutritient cycling-carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous cycles (brief account); population attributes: Growth, natality, and mortality, age distribution, population regulation; environmental issues

Zoology: Unit 09


Human anatomy and physiology-I
  • Digestion and absorption: Alimentary canal and digestive glands; physiology of digestion and gastrointestinal hormones; peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, egestion, calorific value of proteins
  • Digestion and absorption: Carbohydrates and fats, disorders of digestive system, indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea
  • Breathing and respiration: Respiratory organs in animals; respiratory system in humans; mechanism of breathing and its regulation in humans-exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiratory movements, respiratory volumes
  • Breathing and respiration: Respiratory disorders-asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, occupational respiratory disorders-asbestosis, silicosis, siderosis, black lung disease in coal mine workers

Zoology: Unit 10


Human anatomy and physiology-II
  • Body fluids and circulation: Lymphatic system; clotting of blood; human circulatory system-structure of human heart and blood vessels; cardiac cycle, cardiac output, double circulation, circulatory pathways, portal circulation and coronary circulation
  • Body fluids and circulation: Regulation of cardiac activity; disorders of circulatory system: Hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, heart failure
  • Excretory products and their elimination: Modes of excretion-ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism, excretory organs; human excretory system-structure of kidney and nephron; urine formation, osmoregulation
  • Excretory products and their elimination: Regulation of kidney function, renin-angiotensin, aldosterone system, atrial natriuretic factor, ADH and diabetes insipidus; role of other organs in excretion
  • Excretory products and their elimination: Disorders-uraemia, renal failure, renal calculi, glomerular nephritis, dialysis using artificial kidney, and kidney transplantation

Zoology: Unit 11


Human anatomy and physiology-III
  • Muscular and skeletal system: Skeletal muscle-ultra structure; contractile proteins and mechanism of muscle contraction, muscle fatigue, types of muscle fibres, skeletal system and its functions; joints; types of joints and structure of synovial joint
  • Muscular and skeletal system: Disorders of the muscular and skeletal system-myasthenia gravis, tetany, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
  • Neural control and coordination: Nervous system in human beings-central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and somatic and autonomic neural system; generation and conduction of nerve impulse; reflex action; sensory perception; sense organs
  • Neural control and coordination: Brief description of other receptors; elementary structure and functioning of eye and ear, disorders of human neural system

Zoology: Unit 12


Human anatomy and physiology-IV
  • Endocrine system and chemical coordination: Endocrine glands and hormones; human endocrine system-hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus gland, adrenal, pancreas, gonads; mechanism of hormone action (elementary idea only)
  • Endocrine system and chemical coordination: Hormones of kidney, heart and gastrointestinal tract, role of hormones as messengers and regulators
  • Hypo and hyper activity and related disorders: Common disorders-dwarfism, acromegaly, cretinism, goiter, exophthalmic goiter, diabetes, Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome (diseases and disorders to be dealt in brief)
  • Immune system: Basic concepts of immunology-types of immunity-innate immunity, acquired immunity, active and passive immunity, cell mediated immunity and humoral immunity, cells of immune system, organs of immune system
  • Immune system: Soluble mediators of immunity and immunological disorders

Zoology: Unit 13


Human reproduction
  • Human reproductive system: Male and female reproductive systems; microscopic anatomy of testis and ovary; gametogenesis, spermatogenesis and oogenesis; menstrual cycle; fertilization, embryo development up to blastocyst formation, implantation
  • Human reproductive system: Pregnancy, placenta formation, parturition, lactation (elementary idea)
  • Reproductive health: Need for reproductive health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD); birth control-need and methods, contraception and medical termination of pregnancy (MTP); amniocentesis
  • Reproductive health: Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies-IVF-ET, ZIFT, GIFT (elementary idea for general awareness)

Zoology: Unit 14


Genetics
  • Heredity and variation: Mendel's laws of inheritance with reference to Drosophila. (Drosophila melanogaster grey, black body colour; long, vestigial wings), pleiotropy
  • Multiple alleles: Inheritance of blood groups and Rh-factor; codominance (blood groups as example); elementary idea of polygenic inheritance; skin colour in humans
  • Sex determination-in humans, birds, Fumea moth, genic balance theory of sex determination in Drosophila melanogaster and honey bees; sex linked inheritance-haemophilia, colour blindness
  • Mendelian disorders in humans: Thalassemia, haemophilia, sickle celled anaemia, cystiefibrosis PKU, Alkaptonuria; chromosomal disorders-Down's syndrome, Turner's syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome; genome, human genome project and DNA finger printing

Zoology: Unit 15


Organic evolution
  • Origin of life, biological evolution and evidences for biological evolution (palaeontological, comparative anatomical, embryological, and molecular evidences)
  • Theories of evolution: Lamarckism (in brief), Darwin’s theory of evolution-natural selection with example (Kettlewell’s experiments on bistonbitularia), mutation theory of Hugo De Vries
  • Modern synthetic theory of evolution-Hardy Weinberg law, evolutionary forces, types of natural selection; gene flow and genetic drift; human evolution; speciation-allopatric, sympatric; reproductive isolation

Zoology: Unit 16


Applied biology
  • Beekeeping, animal husbandry: Fishery management, poultry management, dairy management; animal breeding; bio-medical technology: Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT-scan, MRI), ECG, EEG
  • Application of biotechnology in health: Human insulin and vaccine production; gene therapy; transgenic animals; ELISA; vaccines, MABs, cancer biology, stem cells

Physics: Unit 01


Physical world
  • What is physics?, scope and excitement of physics, physics, technology and society, fundamental forces in nature, gravitational force, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, towards unification of forces, nature of physical laws

Physics: Unit 02


Units and measurement
  • Introduction, the international system of units, measurement of length, measurement of large distances, estimation of very small distances: Size of a molecule, range of lengths, measurement of mass, range of masses, measurement of time, accuracy
  • Precision of instruments and errors in measurement, systematic errors, random errors, least count error, absolute error, relative error and percentage error, combination of errors, significant figures
  • Rules for arithmetic operations with significant figures, rounding off the uncertain digits, rules for determining the uncertainty in the results of arithmetic calculations, dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional formulae and dimensional equations
  • Dimensional analysis and its applications, checking the dimensional consistency of equations, deducing relation among the physical quantities

Physics: Unit 03


Motion in a straight line
  • Introduction, position, path length and displacement, average velocity and average speed, instantaneous velocity and speed, acceleration, kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion, relative velocity

Physics: Unit 04


Motion in a plane
  • Introduction, scalars and vectors, position and displacement vectors, equality of vectors, multiplication of vectors by real numbers, addition and subtraction of vectors-graphical method, resolution of vectors, vector addition-analytical method
  • Motion in a plane, position vector and displacement, velocity, acceleration, motion in a plane with constant acceleration, relative velocity in two dimensions, projectile motion, equation of path of a projectile, time of maximum height
  • Maximum height of a projectile, horizontal range of projectile, uniform circular motion

Physics: Unit 05


Laws of motion
  • Introduction, Aristotle's fallacy, the law of inertia, Newton's first law of motion, Newton's second law of motion, Newton's third law of motion, impulse, conservation of momentum, equilibrium of a particle, common forces in mechanics, friction
  • Circular motion, motion of a car on a level road, motion of a car on a banked road, solving problems in mechanics

Physics: Unit 06


Work, energy, and power
  • Introduction, the scalar product, notions of work and kinetic energy: The work-energy theorem, work, kinetic energy, work done by a variable force, the work-energy theorem for a variable force, the concept of potential energy
  • The conservation of mechanical energy, the potential energy of a spring, various forms of energy: The law of conservation of energy, heat, chemical energy, electrical energy, the equivalence of mass and energy, nuclear energy
  • The principle of conservation of energy, power, collisions, elastic and inelastic collisions, collisions in one dimension, coefficient of restitution and its determination, collisions in two dimensions

Physics: Unit 07


Systems of particles and rotational motion
  • Introduction, what kind of motion can a rigid body have?, centre of mass, centre of gravity, motion of centre of mass, linear momentum of a system of particles, vector product of two vectors, angular velocity and its relation with linear velocity
  • Angular acceleration, kinematics of rotational motion about a fixed axis, torque and angular momentum, moment of force (torque), angular momentum of particle, torque and angular momentum for a system of a particles, conservation of angular momentum
  • Equilibrium of a rigid body, principle of moments, moment of inertia, theorems of perpendicular and parallel axes, theorem of perpendicular axes, theorem of parallel axes, dynamics of rotational motion about a fixed axis
  • Angular momentum in case of rotations about a fixed axis, conservation of angular momentum, rolling motion, kinetic energy of rolling motion

Physics: Unit 08


Oscillations
  • Introduction, periodic and oscillatory motions, period and frequency, displacement, simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.), simple harmonic motion and uniform circular motion, velocity and acceleration in simple harmonic motion
  • Force law for simple harmonic motion, energy in simple harmonic motion, some systems executing simple harmonic motion, oscillations due to a spring, the simple pendulum, damped simple harmonic motion, forced oscillations and resonance

Physics: Unit 09


Gravitation
  • Introduction, Kepler's laws, universal law of gravitation, the gravitational constant, acceleration due to gravity of the earth, acceleration due to gravity below and above the surface of earth, gravitational potential energy, escape speed earth satellite
  • Energy of an orbiting satellite, geostationary and polar satellites, weightlessness

Physics: Unit 10


Mechanical properties of solids
  • Introduction, elastic behaviour of solids, stress and strain, Hooke's law, stress-strain curve, elastic moduli, Young's modulus, determination of Young's modulus of the material of a wire, shear modulus, bulk modulus, Poisson's ratio
  • Applications of elastic behaviour of materials

Physics: Unit 11


Mechanical properties of fluids
  • Introduction, pressure, Pascal's law, variation of pressure with depth, atmosphere pressure and gauge pressure, hydraulic machines, streamline flow, Bernoulli's principle, speed of efflux: Torricelli's law, Venturi-meter, blood flow and heart attack
  • Dynamic lift, viscosity, variation of viscosity of fluids with temperature, stokes' law, Reynolds number, surface tension, surface energy, surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, drops and bubbles, capillary rise
  • Detergents and surface tension

Physics: Unit 12


Thermal properties of matter
  • Introduction, temperature and heat, measurement of temperature, ideal-gas equation and absolute temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, calorimetry, change of state, regelation, latent heat, heat transfer, conduction, thermal conductivity
  • Convection, radiation, black body radiation, greenhouse effect, Newton's law of cooling

Physics: Unit 13


Thermodynamics
  • Introduction, thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, heat, internal energy and work, first law of thermodynamics, specific heat capacity, thermodynamic state variables and equation of state, thermodynamic process, quasi-static process
  • Isothermal process, adiabatic process, isochoric process, isobaric process, cyclic process, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps, second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot engine, Carnot's theorem

Physics: Unit 14


Kinetic theory
  • Introduction, molecular nature of matter, behaviour of gases, Boyle's law, Charles' law, kinetic theory of an ideal gas, pressure of an ideal gas, law of equipartition of energy, specific heat capacity, monatomic gases, diatomic gases, polyatomic gases
  • Specific heat capacity of solids, specific heat capacity of water, mean free path

Physics: Unit 15


Waves
  • Introduction, transverse and longitudinal waves, displacement relation in a progressive wave, the speed of a travelling wave, the principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves, beats, Doppler effect

Physics: Unit 16


Ray optics and optical instruments
  • Introduction, reflection of light by spherical mirrors, refraction, total internal reflection, refraction at spherical surfaces and by lenses, refraction through a prism, dispersion by a prism, some natural phenomena due to sunlight, optical instruments

Physics: Unit 17


Wave optics
  • Introduction, Huygens principle, refraction and reflection of plane waves using Huygens principle, coherent and incoherent addition of waves, interference of light waves and Young's experiment, diffraction, polarization

Physics: Unit 18


Electric charges and fields
  • Introduction, electric charges, conductors and insulators, charging by induction, basic properties of electric charge, Coulomb's law, forces between multiple charges, electric field, electric field lines, electric flux, electric dipole
  • Dipole in a uniform external field, continuous charge distribution, Gauss's law, application of Gauss's law

Physics: Unit 19


Electrostatic potential and capacitance
  • Introduction, electrostatic potential, potential due to a point charge, potential due to an electric dipole, potential due to a system of charges, equipotential surfaces, potential energy of a system of charges, potential energy in an external field
  • Electrostatics of conductors, dielectrics and polarization, capacitors and capacitance, the parallel plate capacitor, effect of dielectric on capacitance, combination of capacitors, energy stored in a capacitor, Van de Graaff generator

Physics: Unit 20


Current electricity
  • Introduction, electric current, electric currents in conductors, Ohm's law, drift of electrons and the origin of resistivity, limitations of Ohm's law, resistivity of various materials, temperature dependence of resistivity, electrical energy, power
  • Combination of resistors-series and parallel, cells, EMF, internal resistance, cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, meter bridge, potentiometer

Physics: Unit 21


Moving charges and magnetism
  • Introduction, magnetic force, motion in a magnetic field, motion in combined electric and magnetic fields, magnetic field due to a current element, Biot-Savart law, magnetic field on the axis of a circular current loop, Ampere's circuital law
  • The solenoid and the toroid, force between two parallel currents, the ampere, torque on current loop, magnetic dipole, the moving coil galvanometer

Physics: Unit 22


Magnetism and matter
  • Introduction, the bar magnet, magnetism and Gauss's law, the Earth's magnetism, magnetization and magnetic intensity, magnetic properties of materials, permanent magnets and electromagnets

Physics: Unit 23


Electromagnetic induction
  • Introduction, the experiments of Faraday and Henry, magnetic flux, Faraday's law of induction, Lenz's law and conservation of energy, motional electromotive force, energy consideration: A quantitative study, Eddy currents, inductance, AC generator

Physics: Unit 24


Alternating current
  • Introduction, AC voltage applied to a resistor, representation of AC current and voltage by rotating vectors-phasors, AC voltage applied to an inductor, AC voltage applied to a capacitor, AC voltage applied to a series LCR circuit
  • Power in AC circuit: The power factor, LC oscillations, transformers

Physics: Unit 25


Electromagnetic waves
  • Introduction, displacement current, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic spectrum

Physics: Unit 26


Dual nature of radiation and matter
  • Introduction, electron emission, photoelectric effect, experimental study of photoelectric effect, photoelectric effect and wave theory of light, Einstein's photoelectric equation: Energy quantum of radiation
  • Particle nature of light: The photon, wave nature of matter, Davisson and Germer experiment

Physics: Unit 27


Atoms
  • Introduction, alpha-particle scattering and Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, atomic spectra, Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, the line spectra of the hydrogen atom, De Broglie's explanation of Bohr's second postulate of quantisation

Physics: Unit 28


Nuclei
  • Introduction, atomic masses and composition of nucleus, size of the nucleus, mass-energy and nuclear binding energy, nuclear force, radioactivity, nuclear energy

Physics: Unit 29


Semiconductor electronics: Materials, devices, and simple circuits
  • Introduction, classification of materials: Metals, semiconductors and insulators, intrinsic semiconductor, extrinsic semiconductor, p-n junction, semiconductor diode, application of junction diode as a rectifier, special purpose p-n junction diodes
  • Junction transistor, digital electronics and logic gates, integrated circuits

Physics: Unit 30


Communication systems
  • Introduction, elements of a communication system, basic terminology used in electronic communication systems, bandwidth of signals, bandwidth of transmission medium, propagation of electromagnetic waves, modulation and its necessity, amplitude modulation
  • Production of amplitude modulated wave, detection of amplitude modulated wave

Chemistry: Unit 01


Atomic structure
  • Introduction; sub-atomic particles; atomic models-Thomson's model; Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, drawbacks; developments to the Bohr's model of atom; nature of electromagnetic radiation
  • Particle nature of electromagnetic radiation Planck's quantum theory; Bohr's model for hydrogen atom; explanation of line spectrum of hydrogen; limitations of Bohr's model; quantum mechanical considerations of sub atomic particles
  • Dual behaviour of matter; Heisenberg's uncertainty principle; quantum mechanical model of an atom
  • Important features of quantum mechanical model of atom; orbitals and quantum numbers; shapes of atomic orbitals; energies of orbitals; filling of orbitals in atoms
  • Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity; electronic configurations of atoms; stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals

Chemistry: Unit 02


Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Need to classify elements; genesis of periodic classification; modern periodic law and present form of the periodic table; nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100; electronic configuration of elements and the periodic table
  • Electronic configuration and types of elements s, p, d, and f blocks; trends in physical properties: (a) Atomic radius, (b) ionic radius (c) variation of size in inner transition elements, (d) ionization enthalpy, (e) electron gain enthalpy
  • Trends in physical properties: (f) Electro negativity; periodic trends in chemical properties: (a) Valence or oxidation states, (b) anomalous properties of second period elements-diagonal relationship; periodic trends and chemical reactivity

Chemistry: Unit 03


Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Kossel-Lewis approach to chemical bonding, octet rule, representation of simple molecules, formal charges, limitations of octet rule; ionic or electrovalent bond-factors favourable for the formation of ionic compounds, crystal structure of sodium chloride
  • Lattice enthalpy; general properties of ionic compounds; bond parameters-bond length, bond angle, bond enthalpy, bond order, resonance-polarity of bonds dipole moment; valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theories
  • Predicting the geometry of simple molecules; valence bond theory, orbital overlap concept, directional properties of bonds, overlapping of atomic orbitals, strength of sigma and pi bonds, factors favouring the formation of covalent bonds
  • Hybridisation-different types of hybridization involving s, p, and d orbitals, shapes of simple covalent molecules; coordinate bond-definition with examples
  • Molecular orbital theory, formation of molecular orbitals, linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO), conditions for combination of atomic orbitals, energy level diagrams for molecular orbitals
  • Bonding in some homo nuclear diatomic molecules-H2, He2, Li2, B2, C2, N2, and O2; hydrogen bonding cause of formation of hydrogen bond, types of hydrogen bonds, inter and intra molecular general properties of hydrogen bonds

Chemistry: Unit 04


States of matter: gases and liquids
  • Intermolecular forces; thermal energy; intermolecular forces vs. thermal interactions; the gaseous state; the gas laws; ideal gas equation; Graham's law of diffusion-Dalton's law of partial pressures; kinetic molecular theory of gases
  • Kinetic gas equation of an ideal gas (no derivation) deduction of gas laws from kinetic gas equation; distribution of molecular speeds-rms, average and most probable speeds-kinetic energy of gas molecules
  • Behaviour of real gases-deviation from Ideal gas behaviour-compressibility factor vs. pressure diagrams of real gases; liquefaction of gases
  • Liquid state-properties of liquids in terms of inter molecular interactions, vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension (qualitative idea only. No mathematical derivation)

Chemistry: Unit 05


Stoichiometry
  • Some basic concepts-properties of matter, uncertainty in measurement, significant figures, dimensional analysis; laws of chemical combinations, law of conservation of mass, law of definite proportions, law of multiple proportions
  • Gay-Lussac's law of gaseous volumes, Dalton's atomic theory, Avogadro's law, atomic and molecular masses-mole concept and molar mass
  • Concept of equivalent weight; percentage composition of compounds and calculations of empirical and molecular formulae of compounds; stoichiometry and stoichiometric calculations; methods of expressing concentrations of solutions-mass percent
  • Mole fraction, molarity, molality, and normality; redox reactions-classical idea of redox reactions, oxidation and reduction reactions-redox reactions in terms of electron transfer; oxidation number concept
  • Types of redox reactions-combination, decomposition, displacement, and disproportionation reactions; balancing of redox reactions-oxidation number method half reaction (ion-electron) method; redoxreactions in titrimetry

Chemistry: Unit 06


Thermodynamics
  • Thermodynamic terms; the system and the surroundings; types of systems and surroundings; the state of the system; the Internal energy as a state function
  • (a) Work, (b) heat, (c) the general case, the first law of thermodynamics; applications; work; enthalpy, H-a useful new state function; extensive and intensive properties; heat capacity; the relationship between Cp and Cv
  • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: Calorimetry; enthalpy change, ∆rh of reactions-reaction enthalpy (a) standard enthalpy of reactions, (b) enthalpy changes during phase transformations, (c) standard enthalpy of formation, (d) thermo chemical equations
  • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: (e) Hess's law of constant heat summation; enthalpies for different types of reactions
  • (a) Standard enthalpy of combustion, (b) enthalpy of atomization, phase transition, sublimation and ionization, (c) bond enthalpy, (d) enthalpy of solution and dilution; spontaneity
  • (a) Is decrease in enthalpy a criterion for spontaneity? (b) entropy and spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics, (c) Gibbs energy and spontaneity; Gibbs energy change and equilibrium; absolute entropy and the third law of thermodynamics

Chemistry: Unit 07


Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases
  • Equilibrium in physical processes; equilibrium in chemical processes-dynamic equilibrium; law of chemical equilibrium-law of mass action and equilibrium constant; homogeneous equilibria, equilibrium constant in gaseous systems
  • Relationship between Kp and Kc; heterogeneous equilibria; applications of equilibrium constant; relationship between equilibrium constant K, reaction quotient Q and Gibbs energy G; factors affecting equilibria
  • Le Chatlier principle application to industrial synthesis of ammonia and sulphur trioxide; ionic equilibrium in solutions; acids, bases, and salts-Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis concepts of acids and bases
  • Ionisation of acids and bases-ionisation constant of water and its ionic product, pH scaleionisation constants of weak acids, ionisation of weak bases, relation between Ka and Kb-Di and poly basic acids and di and poly acidic bases
  • Factors affecting acid strength, common ion effect in the ionization of acids and bases, hydrolysis of salts and ph of their solutions; buffer solutions-designing of buffer solution, preparation of acidic buffer
  • Solubility equilibria of sparingly soluble salts
  • Solubility product constant, common ion effect on solubility of salts

Chemistry: Unit 08


Hydrogen and its compound
  • Position of hydrogen in the periodic table; dihydrogen-occurance and isotopes; preparation and properties of dihydrogen; hydrides: Ionic, covalent, and non-stoichiometric hydrides; water: Physical properties; structure of water, ice
  • Chemical properties of water; hard and soft water, temporary and permanent hardness of water; hydrogen peroxide: Preparation; physical properties; structure and chemical properties; storage and uses; heavy water; hydrogen as a fuel

Chemistry: Unit 09


S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
  • Group 1 elements: Alkali metals; electronic configurations; atomic and ionic radii; ionization enthalpy; hydration enthalpy; physical properties; chemical properties; uses; general characteristics of the compounds of the alkali metals: Oxides; halides
  • Group 1 elements: Salts of oxo acids; anomalous properties of lithium: Differences and similarities with other alkali metals, diagonal relationship; similarities between lithium and magnesium; some important compounds of sodium: Sodium carbonate
  • Group 1 elements: Sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide; sodium hydrogen carbonate; biological importance of sodium and potassium
  • Group 2 elements: Alkaline earth elements; electronic configuration; ionization enthalpy; hydration enthalpy; physical properties, chemical properties; uses
  • Group 2 elements: General characteristics of compounds of the alkaline earth metals: Oxides, hydroxides, halides, salts of oxoacids (carbonates; sulphates and nitrates); anomalous behaviour of beryllium; its diagonal relationship with aluminium
  • Group 2 elements: Some important compounds of calcium-preparation and uses of calcium oxide; calcium hydroxide; calcium carbonate; plaster of Paris; cement; biological importance of calcium and magnesium

Chemistry: Unit 10


p-block elements-group 13 (boron family)
  • General introduction-electronic configuration, atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, electro negativity; physical and chemical properties; important trends and anomalous properties of boron; some important compounds of boron-borax, ortho boric acid, diborane
  • Uses of boron, aluminium and their compounds

Chemistry: Unit 11


p-block elements-group 14 (carbon family)
  • General introduction-electronic configuration, atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, electro negativity; physical and chemical properties; important trends and anomalous properties of carbon; allotropes of carbon; uses of carbon
  • Some important compounds of carbon and silicon-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silica, silicones, silicates, and zeolites

Chemistry: Unit 12


Environmental chemistry
  • Definition of terms: Air, water, and soil pollutions; environmental pollution; atmospheric pollution; tropospheric pollution; gaseous air pollutants (oxides of sulphur; oxides of nitrogen; hydrocarbons; oxides of carbon (CO, CO2))
  • Global warming and green house effect; acid rain-particulate pollutants, smog; stratospheric pollution: Formation and breakdown of ozone-ozone hole, effects of depletion of the Ozone Layer; water pollution: Causes of water pollution
  • International standards for drinking water; soil pollution: Pesticides, industrial wastes; strategies to control environmental pollution- waste management, collection, and disposal; green chemistry: Green chemistry in day-to-day life
  • Dry cleaning of clothes; bleaching of paper; synthesis of chemicals

Chemistry: Unit 13


Organic chemistry-some basic principles and techniques, and hydrocarbons
  • Some basic principles and techniques: General introduction; tetravalency of carbon: Shapes of organic compounds; structural representations of organic compounds; classification of organic compounds; nomenclature of organic compounds; isomerism
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Fundamental concepts in organic reaction mechanisms; fission of covalent bond; nucleophiles and electrophiles; electron movements in organic reactions
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Electron displacement effects in covalent bonds: Inductive effect, resonance, resonance effect, electromeric effect, hyperconjugation; types of organic reactions; methods of purification of organic compounds
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Qualitative elemental analysis of organic compounds; quantitative elemental analysis of organic compounds
  • Hydrocarbons: Classification of hydrocarbons; alkanes-nomenclature, isomerism (structural and conformations of ethane only); preparation of alkanes; properties-physical properties and chemical reactivity
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkanes-substitution reactions-halogenation(free radical mechanism), combustion, controlled oxidation, isomerisation, aromatization, reaction with steam and pyrolysis; alkenes-nomenclature, structure of ethene
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-isomerism (structural and geometrical); methods of preparation
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-properties-physical and chemical reactions: Addition of hydrogen, halogen, water, sulphuric acid, hydrogen halides (mechanism-ionic and peroxide effect, Markovnikov's, anti Markovnikov's or Kharasch effect)
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-oxidation, ozonolysis, and polymerization; alkynes-nomenclature and isomerism, structure of acetylene; methods of preparation of acetylene
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkynes-physical properties, chemical reaction-acidic character of acetylene, addition reactions-of hydrogen, halogen, hydrogen halides and water; polymerization
  • Hydrocarbons: Aromatic hydrocarbons-nomenclature and isomerism, structure of benzene, resonance and aromaticity; preparation of benzene. Physical properties. Chemical properties: Mechanism of electrophilic substitution
  • Hydrocarbons: Electrophilic substitution reactions-nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation; directive influence of functional groups in mono substituted benzene, carcinogenicity and toxicity

Chemistry: Unit 14


Solid state
  • General characteristics of solid state; amorphous and crystalline solids; classification of crystalline solids based on different binding forces (molecular, ionic, metallic and covalent solids); probing the structure of solids: X-ray crystallography
  • Crystal lattices and unit cells
  • Bravais lattices primitive and centred unit cells; number of atoms in a unit cell (primitive, body centred, and face centred cubic unit cell)
  • Close packed structures: Close packing in one dimension, in two dimensions, and in three dimensions, tetrahedral and octahedral voids, formula of a compound and number of voids filled, locating tetrahedral and octahedral voids
  • Packing efficiency in simple cubic, bcc and in hcp, ccp lattice; calculations involving unit cell dimensions-density of the unit cell; imperfections in solids-types of point defects-stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric defects
  • Electrical properties-conduction of electricity in metals, semiconductors and insulators, band theory of metals; magnetic properties

Chemistry: Unit 15


Solutions
  • Types of solutions; expressing concentration of solutions-mass percentage, volume percentage, mass by volume percentage, parts per million, mole fraction, molarity and molality
  • Solubility: Solubility of a solid in a liquid, solubility of a gas in a liquid, Henry's law; vapour pressure of liquid solutions: Vapour pressure of liquid-liquid solutions
  • Raoult's law as a special case of Henry's law-vapour pressure of solutions of solids in liquids; ideal and non-ideal solutions; colligative properties and determination of molar mass-relative lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point
  • Depression of freezing point, osmosis and osmotic pressure, reverse osmosis and water purification; abnormal molar masses-Van't Hoff factor

Chemistry: Unit 16


Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics
  • Electrochemistry: Electrochemical cells; galvanic cells: Measurement of electrode potentials; Nernst equation-equilibrium constant from Nernst equation, electro chemical cell and Gibbs energy of the cell reaction
  • Electrochemistry: Conductance of electrolytic solutions measurement of the conductivity of ionic solutions-variation of conductivity and molar conductivity with concentration, strong electrolytes and weak electrolytes, applications of Kohlrausch’s law
  • Electrochemistry: Electrolytic cells and electrolysis-Faraday's laws of electrolysis products of electrolysis; batteries: Primary batteries and secondary batteries; fuel cells; corrosion of metals-hydrogen economy
  • Chemical kinetics: Rate of a chemical reaction; Factors influencing rate of a reaction: Dependence of rate on concentration-rate expression and rate constant-order of a reaction, molecularity of a reaction
  • Chemical kinetics: Integrated rate equations-zero order reactions, first order reactions, half life of a reaction; pseudo first order reaction; temperature dependence of the rate of a reaction-effect of catalyst
  • Chemical kinetics: Collision theory of chemical reaction rates

Chemistry: Unit 17


Surface chemistry
  • Adsorption and absorption: Distinction between adsorption and absorption, mechanism of adsorption, types of adsorption, characteristics of physisorption, characteristics of chemisorptions, adsorption isotherms, adsorption from solution phase
  • Adsorption and absorption: Applications of adsorption
  • Catalysis: Catalysts, promoters and poisons, auto catalysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption theory of heterogeneous catalysis, important features of solid catalysts: (a) Activity
  • Catalysis: (b) Selectivity, shape, selective catalysis by zeolites, enzyme catalysis, characteristics and mechanism, catalysts in industry; colloids
  • Classification of colloids: Classification based on physical state of dispersed phase and dispersion medium, classification based on nature of interaction between dispersed phase and dispersion medium
  • Classification of colloids: Classification based on type of particles of the dispersed phase, multi molecular, macromolecular and associated colloids, cleansing action of soaps-preparation of colloids, purification of colloidal solutions
  • Classification of colloids: Properties of colloidal solutions-Tyndal effect, colour, Brownian movement, charge on colloidal particles, electrophoresis; emulsions; colloids around us-application of colloids

Chemistry: Unit 18


General principles of metallurgy
  • Occurrence of metals; concentration of ores-levigation, magnetic separation, froth floatation, leaching; extraction of crude metal from concentrated ore-conversion to oxide, reduction of oxide to the metal
  • Thermodynamic principles of metallurgy-Ellingham diagram, limitations, applications extraction of aluminium, iron, copper and zinc from their oxide; electrochemical principles of metallurgy; oxidation and reduction
  • Refining of crude metal-distillation, liquation, poling, electrolysis, zone refining and vapour phase refining; uses of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron

Chemistry: Unit 19


P-block elements
  • Group-15 elements: Occurrence-electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; dinitrogen preparation, properties and uses
  • Group-15 elements: Compounds of nitrogen-preparation and properties of ammonia; oxides of nitrogen; preparation and properties of nitric acid; phosphorous allotropic forms; phosphine-preparation and properties; phosphorous halides; oxoacids of phosphorous
  • Group-16 elements: Occurrence-electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; dioxygen-preparation, properties, and uses; simple oxides
  • Group-16 elements: Ozone-preparation, properties, structure, and uses; sulphur-allotropic forms; sulphur dioxide-preparation, properties, and uses; oxoacids of sulphur; sulphuric acid-industrial process of manufacture, properties, and uses
  • Group-17 elements: Occurrence, electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; chlorine-preparation, properties, and uses
  • Group-17 elements: Hydrogen chloride-preparation, properties, and uses; oxoacids of halogens; interhalogen compounds
  • Group-18 elements: Occurrence, electronic configuration, ionization enthalpy, atomic radii, electron gain enthalpy
  • Group-18 elements: Physical and chemical properties-(a) xenon fluorine compounds-XeF2, XeF4, and XeF6-preparation, hydrolysis, and formation of fluoro anions-structures of XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6
  • Group-18 elements: Physical and chemical properties-(b) xenon-oxygen compounds XeO3 and XeOF4-their formation and structures

Chemistry: Unit 20


d and f block elements, and coordination compounds
  • d and f block elements: Position in the periodic table; electronic configuration of the d-block elements; general properties of the transition elements (d-block)-physical properties, variation in atomic and ionic sizes of transition series
  • d and f block elements: Ionisation enthalpies, oxidation states, trends in the M²+/M and M³+/M²+ standard electrode potentials, trends in stability of higher oxidation states, chemical reactivity and Eθ values, magnetic properties
  • d and f block elements: Formation of coloured ions, formation of complex compounds, catalytic properties, formation of interstitial compounds, alloy formation; some important compounds of transition elements-oxides and oxoanions of metals
  • d and f block elements: Preparation and properties of potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate-structures of chromate, dichromate, manganate and permanganate ions; inner transition elements (f-block), lanthanoids, electronic configuration
  • d and f block elements: Atomic and ionic sizes, oxidation states, general characteristics; actinoids-electronic configuration atomic and ionic sizes, oxidation states, general characteristics and comparison with lanthanoids
  • d and f block elements: Some applications of d and f block elements
  • Coordination compounds: Werner's theory of coordination compounds; definitions of some terms used in coordination compounds; nomenclature of coordination compounds-IUPAC nomenclature
  • Coordination compounds: Isomerism in coordination compounds-(a) stereo isomerism-geometrical and optical isomerism, (b) structural isomerism-linkage, coordination, ionisation, and hydrate isomerism; bonding in coordination compounds
  • Coordination compounds: (a) Valence bond theory-magnetic properties of coordination compounds, limitations of valence bond theory, (b) crystal field theory-(i) crystal field splitting in octahedral and tetrahedral coordination entities
  • Coordination compounds: (b) Crystal field theory-(ii) colour in coordination compounds-limitations of crystal field theory; bonding in metal carbonyls; stability of coordination compounds; importance and applications of coordination compounds

Chemistry: Unit 21


Polymers
  • Introduction; classification of polymers-classification based on source, structure, mode of polymerization, molecular forces and growth polymerization; types of polymerization reactions, addition polymerization or chain growth polymerization
  • Ionic polymerization, free radical mechanism, preparation of addition polymers, polythene, teflon and polyacrylonitrile, condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization, polyamides, preparation of Nylon 6,6, and nylon 6-poly esters
  • Terylene, bakelite, melamine, formaldehyde polymers; copolymerization, rubber, natural rubber, vulcanisation of rubber, synthetic rubbers, preparation of neoprene and buna-N; molecular mass of polymers, number average and weight average molecular masses
  • Poly dispersity index (PDI); biodegradable polymers-PHBV, Nylon 2-nylon 6; polymers of commercial importance-polypropene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride (PVC), ureaformaldehyde resin, glyptal and bakelite-their monomers, structures, and uses

Chemistry: Unit 22


Biomolecules
  • Carbohydrates-classification of carbohydrates, monosaccharides: Preparation of glucose from sucrose and starch-properties and structure of glucose, D,L and (+), (-) configurations of glucose, Structure of fructose
  • Disaccharides: Sucrose-preparation, structure; invert sugar-structures of maltose and lactose-polysaccharides: Structures of starch, cellulose and glycogen-importance of carbohydrates
  • Amino acids: Natural aminoacids, classification of aminoacids, structures and D and L forms-Zwitter ions
  • Proteins: Structures, classification, fibrous, and globular-primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins, denaturation of proteins
  • Enzymes: Enzymes, mechanism of enzyme action
  • Vitamins: Explanation, names, classification of vitamins-sources of vitamins, deficiency diseases of different types of vitamins
  • Nucleic acids: Chemical composition of nucleic acids, structures of nucleic acids, DNA finger printing, biological functions of nucleic acids
  • Hormones: Definition, different types of hormones, their production, biological activity, diseases due to their abnormal activities

Chemistry: Unit 23


Chemistry in everyday life
  • Drugs and their classification: (a) Classification of drugs on the basis of pharmacological effect, (b) classification of drugs on the basis of drug action, (c) classification of drugs on the basis of chemical structure
  • Drugs and their classification: (d) Classification of drugs on the basis of molecular targets
  • Drug-target interaction, enzymes as drug targets (a) catalytic action of enzymes (b) drug-enzyme interaction, receptors as drug targets
  • Therapeutic action of different classes of drugs: Antacids, antihistamines, neurologically active drugs: Tranquilizers, analgesics-non-narcotic, narcotic analgesics, antimicrobial-antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants-antifertility drugs
  • Chemicals in food-artificial sweetening agents, food preservatives, antioxidants in food; cleansing agents-soaps and synthetic detergents-types and examples

Chemistry: Unit 24


Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Classification and nomenclature; nature of CX bond
  • Methods of preparation: Alkyl halides and aryl halides-from alcohols, from hydrocarbons (a) by free radical halogenation (b) by electrophilic substitution (c) by replacement of diazonium group (Sandmeyer reaction)
  • Methods of preparation: Alkyl halides and aryl halides-from alcohols, from hydrocarbons (d) by the addition of hydrogen halides and halogens to alkenes-by halogen exchange(Finkelstein reaction)
  • Physical properties-melting and boiling points, density and solubility
  • Chemical reactions: Reactions of haloalkanes-(i) nucleophilic substitution reactions-(a) SN² mechanism, (b) SN¹ mechanism, (c) stereochemical aspects of nucleophilic substitution reactions-optical activity, (ii) elimination reactions
  • Chemical reactions: Reactions of haloalkanes-(iii) reaction with metals-reactions of haloarenes: (i) nucleophilic substitution, (ii) electrophilic substitution, and (iii) reaction with metals
  • Polyhalogen compounds: Uses and environmental effects of dichloro methane, trichloromethane, triiodomethane, tetrachloro methane, freons, and DDT

Chemistry: Unit 25


Organic compounds containing C, H, and O like (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids)
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Classification; nomenclature: (a) Alcohols, (b) phenols, and (c) ethers; structures of hydroxy and ether functional groups
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Methods of preparation-alcohols from alkenes and carbonyl compounds (reduction and reaction with Grignard reagents); phenols from haloarenes, benzene sulphonic acid, diazonium salts, cumene
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Physical properties of alcohols and phenols; chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (i) reactions involving cleavage of O-H bond-acidity of alcohols and phenols, esterification
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (ii) reactions involving cleavage of C-O bond-reactions with HX, PX3, dehydration and oxidation
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (iii) reactions of phenols-electrophilic aromatic substitution, Kolbe's reaction, Reimer-Tiemann reaction
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Reaction with zinc dust, oxidation; commercially important alcohols (methanol, ethanol); ethers-methods of preparation: By dehydration of alcohols
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Williamson synthesis-physical properties, chemical reactions: Cleavage of C-O bond and electrophilic substitution of aromatic ethers
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Nomenclature and structure of carbonyl group; preparation of aldehydes and ketones-(1) by oxidation of alcohols, (2) by ,dehydrogenation of alcohols, (3) from hydrocarbons
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Preparation of aldehydes (1) from acyl chlorides, (2) from nitriles and esters, (3) from hydrocarbons-preparation of ketones, (1) from acyl chlorides, (2) from nitriles, (3) from benzene or substituted benzenes
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Physical properties of aldehydes and ketones; chemical reactions of aldehydes and ketones-nucleophilic addition, reduction, oxidation
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Reactions due to alpha hydrogen and other reactions (Cannizzaro reaction, electrophilic substitution reaction); uses of aldehydes and ketones
  • Carboxylic acids: Nomenclature and structure of carboxylgroup; methods of preparation of carboxylic acids (1) from primary alcohols and aldehydes, (2) from alkylbenzenes, (3) from nitriles and amides, (4) from Grignard reagents
  • Carboxylic acids: (5) From acyl halides and anhydrides, (6) from esters; physical properties; chemical reactions: (i) Reactions involving cleavage of O-H bondacidity, reactions with metals and alkalies
  • Carboxylic acids: Chemical reactions-(ii) reactions involving cleavage of C-OH bond-formation of anhydride, reactions with PCl5, PCl3, SOCl2, esterification and reaction with ammonia, (iii) reactions involving-COOH group-reduction, decarboxylation
  • Carboxylic acids: Chemical reactions-(iv) substitution reactions in the hydrocarbon part-halogenation and ring substitution; uses of carboxylic acids

Chemistry: Unit 26


Organic compounds containing nitrogen
  • Amines: Structure of amines; classification; nomenclature; preparation of amines: Reduction of nitro compounds, ammonolysis of alkyl halides, reduction of nitriles, reduction of amides
  • Amines: Gabriel phthalimide synthesis and Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction; physical properties; chemical reactions: Basic character of amines, alkylation, acylation, carbyl amine reaction, reaction with nitrous acid
  • Amines: Reaction with aryl sulphonyl chloride, electrophilic substitution of aromatic amines-bromination, nitration, and sulphonation
  • Diazonium salts: Methods of preparation of diazonium salts (by diazotization), physical properties; chemical reactions: Reactions involving displacement of nitrogen; sandmeyer reaction, Gatterman reaction, replacement by i) iodiode and fluoride ions
  • Diazonium salts: ii) Hydrogen, hydroxyl, and nitro groups; reactions involving retention of diazo group; coupling reactions; importance of diazonium salts in synthesis of aromatic compounds
  • Cyanides and isocyanides: Structure and nomenclature of cyanides and isocyanides; preparation, physical properties and chemical reactions of cyanides and isocyanides
TS EAMCET B.Pharma Syllabus

Botany: Unit 01


Diversity in the living world
  • The living world: What is living?, diversity in the living world; taxonomic categories and taxonomical aids
  • Biological classification: Five kingdom classification-monera, protista, fungi, plantae, and animalia, three domains of life (six kingdom classification), viruses, viroids, prions, and lichens
  • Science of plants-botany: Origin, development, scope of botany, and branches of botany
  • Plant kingdom: Salient features, classification and alternation of generations of the plants of the following groups-algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, and angiosperms

Botany: Unit 02


Structural organisation in plants-morphology
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Vegetative-parts of a typical angiospermic plant; vegetative morphology and modifications, root, stem and leaf-types; venation, phyllotaxy
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Reproductive-inflorescence-racemose, cymose, and special types (in brief)
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Flower-parts of a flower and their detailed description; aestivation, placentation
  • Morphology of flowering plants: Fruits-types-true, false and parthenocarpic fruits

Botany: Unit 03


Reproduction in plants
  • Modes of reproduction: A sexual reproduction, binary fission, sporulation, budding, fragmentation, vegetative propagation in plants, sexual reproduction, overview of angiosperm life cycle
  • Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Stamen, microsporangium, pollen grain. Pistil, megasporangium (ovule) and embryo sac; development of male and female gametophytes. Pollination-types, agents, out breeding devices and pollen-pistil interaction
  • Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Double fertilization; post fertilisation events: Development of endosperm and embryo; development of seed, structure of dicotyledonous and monocotyledons seeds, significance of fruit and seed
  • Sexual reproduction in flowering plants: Special modes-apomixis, parthenocarpy, polyembryony

Botany: Unit 04


Plant systematics
  • Taxonomy of angiosperms: Introduction. Types of systems of classification (in brief). Semitechnical description of a typical flowering plant. Description of families: Fabaceae, solanaceae, and liliaceae

Botany: Unit 05


Cell structure and function
  • Cell-the unit of life: Cell-cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life-overview of the cell. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, ultra structure of plant cell (structure in detail and functions in brief), cell membrane, cell wall
  • Cell-the unit of life: Cell organelles-endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, plastids, ribosomes, golgi bodies, vacuoles, lysosomes, microbodies, centrosome and centriole, cilia, flagella, cytoskeleton and nucleus
  • Cell-the unit of life: Chromosomes-number, structural organization; nucleosome
  • Biomolecules: Structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids
  • Cell cycle and cell division: Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis-significance

Botany: Unit 06


Internal organisation of plants
  • Histology and anatomy of flowering plants: Tissues-types, structure, and functions: Meristematic; permanent tissues-simple and complex tissues. Tissue systems-types, structure, and function: Epidermal, ground and vascular tissue systems
  • Histology and anatomy of flowering plants: Anatomy of dicotyledonous and monocotyledonous plants-root, stem and leaf. Secondary growth in dicot stem and dicot root

Botany: Unit 07


Plant Ecology
  • Ecological adaptations, succession, and ecological services: Introduction. Plant communities and ecological adaptations: Hydrophytes, mesophytes, and xerophytes. Plant succession
  • Ecological adaptations, succession, and ecological services: Ecological services-carbon fixation, oxygen release and pollination (in brief)

Botany: Unit 08


Plant physiology
  • Transport in plants: Means of transport-diffusion, facilitated diffusion, passive symports and antiports, active transport, comparison of different transport processes, plant-water relations-water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis, imbibition
  • Transport in plants: Long distance transport of water-water movement up a plant, root pressure, transpiration pull, transpiration-opening and closing of stomata, transpiration and photosynthesis-a compromise, Uptake and transport of mineral nutrients
  • Transport in plants: Uptake of mineral ions, translocation of mineral ions, phloem transport: Flow from source to sink-the pressure flow or mass flow hypothesis
  • Mineral nutrition: Methods to study the mineral requirements of plants, essential mineral elements-criteria for essentiality, macronutrients, role of macro-and micronutrients, deficiency symptoms of essential elements, toxicity of micronutrients
  • Mineral nutrition: Mechanism of absorption of elements, translocation of solutes, soil as reservoir of essential elements, metabolism of nitrogen-nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation, symbiotic nitrogen fixation, nodule formation
  • Enzymes: Chemical reactions, enzymatic conversions, nature of enzyme action, factors affecting enzyme activity, temperature and pH, concentration of substrate, classification and nomenclature of enzymes, cofactors
  • Photosynthesis in higher plants: Early experiments, site of photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthesis, light reaction, the electron transport-splitting of water, cyclic and non-cyclic photo phosphorylation, chemiosmotic hypothesis
  • Photosynthesis in higher plants: Biosynthetic phase-the primary acceptor of CO2, the Calvin cycle, the C4 pathway, photorespiration, factors affecting photosynthesis
  • Respiration of plants: Cellular respiration, glycolysis, fermentation, aerobic respiration-tricarboxylic acid cycle, electron transport system (ETS) and oxidative phosphorylation, the respiratory balance sheet, amphibolic pathway, respiratory quotient
  • Plant growth and development: Growth-plant growth, phases of growth, growth rates, conditions for growth, differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation, development, plant growth regulators-discovery
  • Plant growth and development: Physiological effects of plant growth regulators, auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, ethylene, abscisic acid, seed dormancy, photoperiodism, vernalisation

Botany: Unit 09


Microbiology
  • Bacteria: Morphology of bacteria, bacterial cell structure-nutrition, reproduction-sexual reproduction, conjugation, transformation, transduction, the importance of bacteria to humans
  • Viruses: Discovery, classification of viruses, structure of viruses, multiplication of bacteriophages-the lytic cycle, the lysogenic cycle, viral diseases in plants, viral diseases in humans

Botany: Unit 10


Genetics
  • Principles of inheritance and variation: Mendel's experiments, inheritance of one gene (monohybrid cross)-back cross and test cross, law of dominance, law of segregation or law of purity of gametes
  • Principles of inheritance and variation: Deviations from Mendelian concept of dominance-incomplete dominance, codominance, explanation of the concept of dominance, inheritance of two genes-(dihybrid cross) law of independent assortment
  • Principles of inheritance and variation: Chromosomal theory of inheritance, linkage and recombination, mutations, significance of mutations

Botany: Unit 11


Molecular biology
  • Molecular basis of inheritance: The DNA-structure of polynucleotide chain, packaging of DNA helix, the search for genetic material, transforming principle, biochemical characterisation of transforming principle, the genetic material is DNA
  • Molecular basis of inheritance: Properties of genetic material (DNA versus RNA), RNA world, replication-the experimental proof, the machinery and the enzymes, transcription-transcription unit, transcription unit and the gene
  • Molecular basis of inheritance: Types of RNA and the process of transcription, genetic code-mutations and genetic code, tRNA-the adapter molecule, translation, regulation of gene expression-the lac operon

Botany: Unit 12


Biotechnology
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Principles of biotechnology-construction of the first artificial recombinant DNA molecule, tools of recombinant DNA technology-restriction enzymes, cloning vectors
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Competent host (for transformation with recombinant DNA), processes of recombinant DNA technology-isolation of the genetic material (DNA), cutting of DNA at specific locations
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Separation and isolation of DNA fragments, insertion of isolated gene into a suitable vector, amplification of gene of interest using PCR, insertion of recombinant DNA into the host, cell/ organism
  • Principles and processes of biotechnology: Selection of transformed host cells, obtaining the foreign gene product, downstream processing
  • Biotechnology and its applications: Biotechnological applications in agriculture-BT cotton, pest resistant plants, other applications of biotechnology-insulin, gene therapy, molecular diagnosis, ELISA, DNA fingerprinting
  • Biotechnology and its applications: Biosafety and ethical issues-biopiracy

Botany: Unit 13


Plants, microbes, and human welfare
  • Strategies for enhancement in food production: Plant breeding-what is plant breeding?, wheat and rice, sugarcane, millets, plant breeding for disease resistance, methods of breeding for disease resistance, mutation
  • Strategies for enhancement in food production: Plant breeding for developing resistance to insect pests, plant breeding for improved food quality, single cell protein (SCP), tissue culture
  • Microbes in human welfare: Microbes in household products, microbes in industrial products-fermented beverages, antibiotics, chemicals, enzymes and other bioactive molecules, microbes in sewage treatment, primary treatment
  • Microbes in human welfare: Secondary treatment or biological treatment, microbes in production of biogas, microbes as biocontrol agents, biological control of pests and diseases, microbes as biofertilisers, challenges posed by microbes

Zoology: Unit 01


Zoology-diversity of living world
  • What is life?; nature, scope, and meaning of zoology; branches of zoology; need for classification-zoos as tools for classification; basic principles of classification: Biological system of classification-(phylogenetic classification only)
  • Levels or hierarchy of classification; nomenclature-Bi and trinominal; species concept; kingdom animalia; biodiversity-meaning and distribution, genetic diversity, species diversity, ecosystem diversity (alpha, beta, and gama)
  • Other attributes of biodiversity, role of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, methods of conservation, IUCN red data books, conservation of wild life in India-legislation, preservation, organisations, threatened species

Zoology: Unit 02


Structural organization in animals
  • Levels of organization, multicellularity: Diploblastic and triploblastic conditions; asymmetry, symmetry: Radial symmetry and bilateral symmetry
  • Acoelomates, pseudocoelomates, and eucoelomates: Schizo and enterocoelomates (brief account of formation of coelom); tissues: Epithelial, connective, muscular, and nervous tissues (make it a little more elobarative)

Zoology: Unit 03


Animal diversity-I: Invertebrate phyla
  • General characters-strictly restrict to 8 salient features only classification up to classes with two or three examples-brief account only
  • Porifera; cnidaria; ctenophora; platyhelminthes; nematoda; annelida (include earthworm as a type study); arthropoda; mollusca; echinodermata; hemichordata

Zoology: Unit 04


Animal diversity-II: Phylum-chordata
  • General characters-classification up to classes (brief account only with two or three examples)
  • Phylum: Chordata; sub phylum: Urochordata; sub phylum: Cephalochordata; (agriculture, pharmacy, veterinary etc) sub phylum: Vertebrata; super class: Agnatha, class cyclostomata; super class: Gnathostomata, super class pisces, class: Chondricthyes
  • Class: Osteichthyes; tetrapoda, class: Amphibia (including the brief type study of frog), class: Reptilia, class: Aves, class: Mammalia

Zoology: Unit 05


Locomotion and reproduction in protozoa
  • Locomotion: Definition, types of locomotor structures pseudopodia (basic idea of pseudopodia without going into different types), flagella and cilia (brief account giving two examples each)
  • Flagellar and ciliary movement-effective and recovery strokes in euglena, synchronal and metachronal movements in paramecium; reproduction: Definition, types
  • Asexual reproduction: Transverse binary fission in paramecium and longitudinal binary fission in euglena
  • Multiple fission, sexual reproduction

Zoology: Unit 06


Biology and human welfare
  • Parasitism and parasitic adaptation; health and disease: Introduction life cycle, pathogenecity, treatment and prevention (brief account only) 1. entamoeba histolytica 2. plasmodium vivax 3. ascaris lumbricoides 4. wuchereria bancrofti
  • Brief account of pathogenicity, treatment and prevention of typhoid, pneumonia, common cold, and ring worm; tobaco, drugs, and alcohol abuse (TDA abuse)

Zoology: Unit 07


Type study of periplaneta Americana
  • Habitat and habits; external features; locomotion; digestive system; respiratory system; circulatory system; excretory system; nervous system-sense organs, structure of ommatidium; reproductive system

Zoology: Unit 08


Ecology and environment
  • Organisms and environment: Ecology, population, communities, habitat, niche, biome and ecosphere (definitions only); ecosystem: Elementary aspects only, abiotic factors-light, temperature and water (biological effects only), ecological adaptations
  • Ecosystem: Population interactions; types, components, lake ecosystem; food chains, food web, productivity and energy flow in ecosystem, ecological pyramids-pyramids of numbers, biomass and energy
  • Nutritient cycling-carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorous cycles (brief account); population attributes: Growth, natality, and mortality, age distribution, population regulation; environmental issues

Zoology: Unit 09


Human anatomy and physiology-I
  • Digestion and absorption: Alimentary canal and digestive glands; physiology of digestion and gastrointestinal hormones; peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, egestion, calorific value of proteins
  • Digestion and absorption: Carbohydrates and fats, disorders of digestive system, indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea
  • Breathing and respiration: Respiratory organs in animals; respiratory system in humans; mechanism of breathing and its regulation in humans-exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiratory movements, respiratory volumes
  • Breathing and respiration: Respiratory disorders-asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia, occupational respiratory disorders-asbestosis, silicosis, siderosis, black lung disease in coal mine workers

Zoology: Unit 10


Human anatomy and physiology-II
  • Body fluids and circulation: Lymphatic system; clotting of blood; human circulatory system-structure of human heart and blood vessels; cardiac cycle, cardiac output, double circulation, circulatory pathways, portal circulation and coronary circulation
  • Body fluids and circulation: Regulation of cardiac activity; disorders of circulatory system: Hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, heart failure
  • Excretory products and their elimination: Modes of excretion-ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism, excretory organs; human excretory system-structure of kidney and nephron; urine formation, osmoregulation
  • Excretory products and their elimination: Regulation of kidney function, renin-angiotensin, aldosterone system, atrial natriuretic factor, ADH and diabetes insipidus; role of other organs in excretion
  • Excretory products and their elimination: Disorders-uraemia, renal failure, renal calculi, glomerular nephritis, dialysis using artificial kidney, and kidney transplantation

Zoology: Unit 11


Human anatomy and physiology-III
  • Muscular and skeletal system: Skeletal muscle-ultra structure; contractile proteins and mechanism of muscle contraction, muscle fatigue, types of muscle fibres, skeletal system and its functions; joints; types of joints and structure of synovial joint
  • Muscular and skeletal system: Disorders of the muscular and skeletal system-myasthenia gravis, tetany, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout
  • Neural control and coordination: Nervous system in human beings-central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and somatic and autonomic neural system; generation and conduction of nerve impulse; reflex action; sensory perception; sense organs
  • Neural control and coordination: Brief description of other receptors; elementary structure and functioning of eye and ear, disorders of human neural system

Zoology: Unit 12


Human anatomy and physiology-IV
  • Endocrine system and chemical coordination: Endocrine glands and hormones; human endocrine system-hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus gland, adrenal, pancreas, gonads; mechanism of hormone action (elementary idea only)
  • Endocrine system and chemical coordination: Hormones of kidney, heart and gastrointestinal tract, role of hormones as messengers and regulators
  • Hypo and hyper activity and related disorders: Common disorders-dwarfism, acromegaly, cretinism, goiter, exophthalmic goiter, diabetes, Addison's disease, Cushing's syndrome (diseases and disorders to be dealt in brief)
  • Immune system: Basic concepts of immunology-types of immunity-innate immunity, acquired immunity, active and passive immunity, cell mediated immunity and humoral immunity, cells of immune system, organs of immune system
  • Immune system: Soluble mediators of immunity and immunological disorders

Zoology: Unit 13


Human reproduction
  • Human reproductive system: Male and female reproductive systems; microscopic anatomy of testis and ovary; gametogenesis, spermatogenesis and oogenesis; menstrual cycle; fertilization, embryo development up to blastocyst formation, implantation
  • Human reproductive system: Pregnancy, placenta formation, parturition, lactation (elementary idea)
  • Reproductive health: Need for reproductive health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (STD); birth control-need and methods, contraception and medical termination of pregnancy (MTP); amniocentesis
  • Reproductive health: Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies-IVF-ET, ZIFT, GIFT (elementary idea for general awareness)

Zoology: Unit 14


Genetics
  • Heredity and variation: Mendel's laws of inheritance with reference to Drosophila. (Drosophila melanogaster grey, black body colour; long, vestigial wings), pleiotropy
  • Multiple alleles: Inheritance of blood groups and Rh-factor; codominance (blood groups as example); elementary idea of polygenic inheritance; skin colour in humans
  • Sex determination-in humans, birds, Fumea moth, genic balance theory of sex determination in Drosophila melanogaster and honey bees; sex linked inheritance-haemophilia, colour blindness
  • Mendelian disorders in humans: Thalassemia, haemophilia, sickle celled anaemia, cystiefibrosis PKU, Alkaptonuria; chromosomal disorders-Down's syndrome, Turner's syndrome and Klinefelter syndrome; genome, human genome project and DNA finger printing

Zoology: Unit 15


Organic evolution
  • Origin of life, biological evolution and evidences for biological evolution (palaeontological, comparative anatomical, embryological, and molecular evidences)
  • Theories of evolution: Lamarckism (in brief), Darwin’s theory of evolution-natural selection with example (Kettlewell’s experiments on bistonbitularia), mutation theory of Hugo De Vries
  • Modern synthetic theory of evolution-Hardy Weinberg law, evolutionary forces, types of natural selection; gene flow and genetic drift; human evolution; speciation-allopatric, sympatric; reproductive isolation

Zoology: Unit 16


Applied biology
  • Beekeeping, animal husbandry: Fishery management, poultry management, dairy management; animal breeding; bio-medical technology: Diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT-scan, MRI), ECG, EEG
  • Application of biotechnology in health: Human insulin and vaccine production; gene therapy; transgenic animals; ELISA; vaccines, MABs, cancer biology, stem cells

Physics: Unit 01


Physical world
  • What is physics?, scope and excitement of physics, physics, technology and society, fundamental forces in nature, gravitational force, electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, weak nuclear force, towards unification of forces, nature of physical laws

Physics: Unit 02


Units and measurement
  • Introduction, the international system of units, measurement of length, measurement of large distances, estimation of very small distances: Size of a molecule, range of lengths, measurement of mass, range of masses, measurement of time, accuracy
  • Precision of instruments and errors in measurement, systematic errors, random errors, least count error, absolute error, relative error and percentage error, combination of errors, significant figures
  • Rules for arithmetic operations with significant figures, rounding off the uncertain digits, rules for determining the uncertainty in the results of arithmetic calculations, dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional formulae and dimensional equations
  • Dimensional analysis and its applications, checking the dimensional consistency of equations, deducing relation among the physical quantities

Physics: Unit 03


Motion in a straight line
  • Introduction, position, path length and displacement, average velocity and average speed, instantaneous velocity and speed, acceleration, kinematic equations for uniformly accelerated motion, relative velocity

Physics: Unit 04


Motion in a plane
  • Introduction, scalars and vectors, position and displacement vectors, equality of vectors, multiplication of vectors by real numbers, addition and subtraction of vectors-graphical method, resolution of vectors, vector addition-analytical method
  • Motion in a plane, position vector and displacement, velocity, acceleration, motion in a plane with constant acceleration, relative velocity in two dimensions, projectile motion, equation of path of a projectile, time of maximum height
  • Maximum height of a projectile, horizontal range of projectile, uniform circular motion

Physics: Unit 05


Laws of motion
  • Introduction, Aristotle's fallacy, the law of inertia, Newton's first law of motion, Newton's second law of motion, Newton's third law of motion, impulse, conservation of momentum, equilibrium of a particle, common forces in mechanics, friction
  • Circular motion, motion of a car on a level road, motion of a car on a banked road, solving problems in mechanics

Physics: Unit 06


Work, energy, and power
  • Introduction, the scalar product, notions of work and kinetic energy: The work-energy theorem, work, kinetic energy, work done by a variable force, the work-energy theorem for a variable force, the concept of potential energy
  • The conservation of mechanical energy, the potential energy of a spring, various forms of energy: The law of conservation of energy, heat, chemical energy, electrical energy, the equivalence of mass and energy, nuclear energy
  • The principle of conservation of energy, power, collisions, elastic and inelastic collisions, collisions in one dimension, coefficient of restitution and its determination, collisions in two dimensions

Physics: Unit 07


Systems of particles and rotational motion
  • Introduction, what kind of motion can a rigid body have?, centre of mass, centre of gravity, motion of centre of mass, linear momentum of a system of particles, vector product of two vectors, angular velocity and its relation with linear velocity
  • Angular acceleration, kinematics of rotational motion about a fixed axis, torque and angular momentum, moment of force (torque), angular momentum of particle, torque and angular momentum for a system of a particles, conservation of angular momentum
  • Equilibrium of a rigid body, principle of moments, moment of inertia, theorems of perpendicular and parallel axes, theorem of perpendicular axes, theorem of parallel axes, dynamics of rotational motion about a fixed axis
  • Angular momentum in case of rotations about a fixed axis, conservation of angular momentum, rolling motion, kinetic energy of rolling motion

Physics: Unit 08


Oscillations
  • Introduction, periodic and oscillatory motions, period and frequency, displacement, simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.), simple harmonic motion and uniform circular motion, velocity and acceleration in simple harmonic motion
  • Force law for simple harmonic motion, energy in simple harmonic motion, some systems executing simple harmonic motion, oscillations due to a spring, the simple pendulum, damped simple harmonic motion, forced oscillations and resonance

Physics: Unit 09


Gravitation
  • Introduction, Kepler's laws, universal law of gravitation, the gravitational constant, acceleration due to gravity of the earth, acceleration due to gravity below and above the surface of earth, gravitational potential energy, escape speed earth satellite
  • Energy of an orbiting satellite, geostationary and polar satellites, weightlessness

Physics: Unit 10


Mechanical properties of solids
  • Introduction, elastic behaviour of solids, stress and strain, Hooke's law, stress-strain curve, elastic moduli, Young's modulus, determination of Young's modulus of the material of a wire, shear modulus, bulk modulus, Poisson's ratio
  • Applications of elastic behaviour of materials

Physics: Unit 11


Mechanical properties of fluids
  • Introduction, pressure, Pascal's law, variation of pressure with depth, atmosphere pressure and gauge pressure, hydraulic machines, streamline flow, Bernoulli's principle, speed of efflux: Torricelli's law, Venturi-meter, blood flow and heart attack
  • Dynamic lift, viscosity, variation of viscosity of fluids with temperature, stokes' law, Reynolds number, surface tension, surface energy, surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, drops and bubbles, capillary rise
  • Detergents and surface tension

Physics: Unit 12


Thermal properties of matter
  • Introduction, temperature and heat, measurement of temperature, ideal-gas equation and absolute temperature, thermal expansion, specific heat capacity, calorimetry, change of state, regelation, latent heat, heat transfer, conduction, thermal conductivity
  • Convection, radiation, black body radiation, greenhouse effect, Newton's law of cooling

Physics: Unit 13


Thermodynamics
  • Introduction, thermal equilibrium, zeroth law of thermodynamics, heat, internal energy and work, first law of thermodynamics, specific heat capacity, thermodynamic state variables and equation of state, thermodynamic process, quasi-static process
  • Isothermal process, adiabatic process, isochoric process, isobaric process, cyclic process, heat engines, refrigerators and heat pumps, second law of thermodynamics, reversible and irreversible processes, Carnot engine, Carnot's theorem

Physics: Unit 14


Kinetic theory
  • Introduction, molecular nature of matter, behaviour of gases, Boyle's law, Charles' law, kinetic theory of an ideal gas, pressure of an ideal gas, law of equipartition of energy, specific heat capacity, monatomic gases, diatomic gases, polyatomic gases
  • Specific heat capacity of solids, specific heat capacity of water, mean free path

Physics: Unit 15


Waves
  • Introduction, transverse and longitudinal waves, displacement relation in a progressive wave, the speed of a travelling wave, the principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves, beats, Doppler effect

Physics: Unit 16


Ray optics and optical instruments
  • Introduction, reflection of light by spherical mirrors, refraction, total internal reflection, refraction at spherical surfaces and by lenses, refraction through a prism, dispersion by a prism, some natural phenomena due to sunlight, optical instruments

Physics: Unit 17


Wave optics
  • Introduction, Huygens principle, refraction and reflection of plane waves using Huygens principle, coherent and incoherent addition of waves, interference of light waves and Young's experiment, diffraction, polarization

Physics: Unit 18


Electric charges and fields
  • Introduction, electric charges, conductors and insulators, charging by induction, basic properties of electric charge, Coulomb's law, forces between multiple charges, electric field, electric field lines, electric flux, electric dipole
  • Dipole in a uniform external field, continuous charge distribution, Gauss's law, application of Gauss's law

Physics: Unit 19


Electrostatic potential and capacitance
  • Introduction, electrostatic potential, potential due to a point charge, potential due to an electric dipole, potential due to a system of charges, equipotential surfaces, potential energy of a system of charges, potential energy in an external field
  • Electrostatics of conductors, dielectrics and polarization, capacitors and capacitance, the parallel plate capacitor, effect of dielectric on capacitance, combination of capacitors, energy stored in a capacitor, Van de Graaff generator

Physics: Unit 20


Current electricity
  • Introduction, electric current, electric currents in conductors, Ohm's law, drift of electrons and the origin of resistivity, limitations of Ohm's law, resistivity of various materials, temperature dependence of resistivity, electrical energy, power
  • Combination of resistors-series and parallel, cells, EMF, internal resistance, cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, meter bridge, potentiometer

Physics: Unit 21


Moving charges and magnetism
  • Introduction, magnetic force, motion in a magnetic field, motion in combined electric and magnetic fields, magnetic field due to a current element, Biot-Savart law, magnetic field on the axis of a circular current loop, Ampere's circuital law
  • The solenoid and the toroid, force between two parallel currents, the ampere, torque on current loop, magnetic dipole, the moving coil galvanometer

Physics: Unit 22


Magnetism and matter
  • Introduction, the bar magnet, magnetism and Gauss's law, the Earth's magnetism, magnetization and magnetic intensity, magnetic properties of materials, permanent magnets and electromagnets

Physics: Unit 23


Electromagnetic induction
  • Introduction, the experiments of Faraday and Henry, magnetic flux, Faraday's law of induction, Lenz's law and conservation of energy, motional electromotive force, energy consideration: A quantitative study, Eddy currents, inductance, AC generator

Physics: Unit 24


Alternating current
  • Introduction, AC voltage applied to a resistor, representation of AC current and voltage by rotating vectors-phasors, AC voltage applied to an inductor, AC voltage applied to a capacitor, AC voltage applied to a series LCR circuit
  • Power in AC circuit: The power factor, LC oscillations, transformers

Physics: Unit 25


Electromagnetic waves
  • Introduction, displacement current, electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic spectrum

Physics: Unit 26


Dual nature of radiation and matter
  • Introduction, electron emission, photoelectric effect, experimental study of photoelectric effect, photoelectric effect and wave theory of light, Einstein's photoelectric equation: Energy quantum of radiation
  • Particle nature of light: The photon, wave nature of matter, Davisson and Germer experiment

Physics: Unit 27


Atoms
  • Introduction, alpha-particle scattering and Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, atomic spectra, Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, the line spectra of the hydrogen atom, De Broglie's explanation of Bohr's second postulate of quantisation

Physics: Unit 28


Nuclei
  • Introduction, atomic masses and composition of nucleus, size of the nucleus, mass-energy and nuclear binding energy, nuclear force, radioactivity, nuclear energy

Physics: Unit 29


Semiconductor electronics: Materials, devices, and simple circuits
  • Introduction, classification of materials: Metals, semiconductors and insulators, intrinsic semiconductor, extrinsic semiconductor, p-n junction, semiconductor diode, application of junction diode as a rectifier, special purpose p-n junction diodes
  • Junction transistor, digital electronics and logic gates, integrated circuits

Physics: Unit 30


Communication systems
  • Introduction, elements of a communication system, basic terminology used in electronic communication systems, bandwidth of signals, bandwidth of transmission medium, propagation of electromagnetic waves, modulation and its necessity, amplitude modulation
  • Production of amplitude modulated wave, detection of amplitude modulated wave

Chemistry: Unit 01


Atomic structure
  • Introduction; sub-atomic particles; atomic models-Thomson's model; Rutherford's nuclear model of atom, drawbacks; developments to the Bohr's model of atom; nature of electromagnetic radiation
  • Particle nature of electromagnetic radiation Planck's quantum theory; Bohr's model for hydrogen atom; explanation of line spectrum of hydrogen; limitations of Bohr's model; quantum mechanical considerations of sub atomic particles
  • Dual behaviour of matter; Heisenberg's uncertainty principle; quantum mechanical model of an atom
  • Important features of quantum mechanical model of atom; orbitals and quantum numbers; shapes of atomic orbitals; energies of orbitals; filling of orbitals in atoms
  • Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule of maximum multiplicity; electronic configurations of atoms; stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals

Chemistry: Unit 02


Classification of elements and periodicity in properties
  • Need to classify elements; genesis of periodic classification; modern periodic law and present form of the periodic table; nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100; electronic configuration of elements and the periodic table
  • Electronic configuration and types of elements s, p, d, and f blocks; trends in physical properties: (a) Atomic radius, (b) ionic radius (c) variation of size in inner transition elements, (d) ionization enthalpy, (e) electron gain enthalpy
  • Trends in physical properties: (f) Electro negativity; periodic trends in chemical properties: (a) Valence or oxidation states, (b) anomalous properties of second period elements-diagonal relationship; periodic trends and chemical reactivity

Chemistry: Unit 03


Chemical bonding and molecular structure
  • Kossel-Lewis approach to chemical bonding, octet rule, representation of simple molecules, formal charges, limitations of octet rule; ionic or electrovalent bond-factors favourable for the formation of ionic compounds, crystal structure of sodium chloride
  • Lattice enthalpy; general properties of ionic compounds; bond parameters-bond length, bond angle, bond enthalpy, bond order, resonance-polarity of bonds dipole moment; valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theories
  • Predicting the geometry of simple molecules; valence bond theory, orbital overlap concept, directional properties of bonds, overlapping of atomic orbitals, strength of sigma and pi bonds, factors favouring the formation of covalent bonds
  • Hybridisation-different types of hybridization involving s, p, and d orbitals, shapes of simple covalent molecules; coordinate bond-definition with examples
  • Molecular orbital theory, formation of molecular orbitals, linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO), conditions for combination of atomic orbitals, energy level diagrams for molecular orbitals
  • Bonding in some homo nuclear diatomic molecules-H2, He2, Li2, B2, C2, N2, and O2; hydrogen bonding cause of formation of hydrogen bond, types of hydrogen bonds, inter and intra molecular general properties of hydrogen bonds

Chemistry: Unit 04


States of matter: gases and liquids
  • Intermolecular forces; thermal energy; intermolecular forces vs. thermal interactions; the gaseous state; the gas laws; ideal gas equation; Graham's law of diffusion-Dalton's law of partial pressures; kinetic molecular theory of gases
  • Kinetic gas equation of an ideal gas (no derivation) deduction of gas laws from kinetic gas equation; distribution of molecular speeds-rms, average and most probable speeds-kinetic energy of gas molecules
  • Behaviour of real gases-deviation from Ideal gas behaviour-compressibility factor vs. pressure diagrams of real gases; liquefaction of gases
  • Liquid state-properties of liquids in terms of inter molecular interactions, vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension (qualitative idea only. No mathematical derivation)

Chemistry: Unit 05


Stoichiometry
  • Some basic concepts-properties of matter, uncertainty in measurement, significant figures, dimensional analysis; laws of chemical combinations, law of conservation of mass, law of definite proportions, law of multiple proportions
  • Gay-Lussac's law of gaseous volumes, Dalton's atomic theory, Avogadro's law, atomic and molecular masses-mole concept and molar mass
  • Concept of equivalent weight; percentage composition of compounds and calculations of empirical and molecular formulae of compounds; stoichiometry and stoichiometric calculations; methods of expressing concentrations of solutions-mass percent
  • Mole fraction, molarity, molality, and normality; redox reactions-classical idea of redox reactions, oxidation and reduction reactions-redox reactions in terms of electron transfer; oxidation number concept
  • Types of redox reactions-combination, decomposition, displacement, and disproportionation reactions; balancing of redox reactions-oxidation number method half reaction (ion-electron) method; redoxreactions in titrimetry

Chemistry: Unit 06


Thermodynamics
  • Thermodynamic terms; the system and the surroundings; types of systems and surroundings; the state of the system; the Internal energy as a state function
  • (a) Work, (b) heat, (c) the general case, the first law of thermodynamics; applications; work; enthalpy, H-a useful new state function; extensive and intensive properties; heat capacity; the relationship between Cp and Cv
  • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: Calorimetry; enthalpy change, ∆rh of reactions-reaction enthalpy (a) standard enthalpy of reactions, (b) enthalpy changes during phase transformations, (c) standard enthalpy of formation, (d) thermo chemical equations
  • Measurement of ∆U and ∆H: (e) Hess's law of constant heat summation; enthalpies for different types of reactions
  • (a) Standard enthalpy of combustion, (b) enthalpy of atomization, phase transition, sublimation and ionization, (c) bond enthalpy, (d) enthalpy of solution and dilution; spontaneity
  • (a) Is decrease in enthalpy a criterion for spontaneity? (b) entropy and spontaneity, the second law of thermodynamics, (c) Gibbs energy and spontaneity; Gibbs energy change and equilibrium; absolute entropy and the third law of thermodynamics

Chemistry: Unit 07


Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases
  • Equilibrium in physical processes; equilibrium in chemical processes-dynamic equilibrium; law of chemical equilibrium-law of mass action and equilibrium constant; homogeneous equilibria, equilibrium constant in gaseous systems
  • Relationship between Kp and Kc; heterogeneous equilibria; applications of equilibrium constant; relationship between equilibrium constant K, reaction quotient Q and Gibbs energy G; factors affecting equilibria
  • Le Chatlier principle application to industrial synthesis of ammonia and sulphur trioxide; ionic equilibrium in solutions; acids, bases, and salts-Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis concepts of acids and bases
  • Ionisation of acids and bases-ionisation constant of water and its ionic product, pH scaleionisation constants of weak acids, ionisation of weak bases, relation between Ka and Kb-Di and poly basic acids and di and poly acidic bases
  • Factors affecting acid strength, common ion effect in the ionization of acids and bases, hydrolysis of salts and ph of their solutions; buffer solutions-designing of buffer solution, preparation of acidic buffer
  • Solubility equilibria of sparingly soluble salts
  • Solubility product constant, common ion effect on solubility of salts

Chemistry: Unit 08


Hydrogen and its compound
  • Position of hydrogen in the periodic table; dihydrogen-occurance and isotopes; preparation and properties of dihydrogen; hydrides: Ionic, covalent, and non-stoichiometric hydrides; water: Physical properties; structure of water, ice
  • Chemical properties of water; hard and soft water, temporary and permanent hardness of water; hydrogen peroxide: Preparation; physical properties; structure and chemical properties; storage and uses; heavy water; hydrogen as a fuel

Chemistry: Unit 09


S-block elements (alkali and alkaline earth metals)
  • Group 1 elements: Alkali metals; electronic configurations; atomic and ionic radii; ionization enthalpy; hydration enthalpy; physical properties; chemical properties; uses; general characteristics of the compounds of the alkali metals: Oxides; halides
  • Group 1 elements: Salts of oxo acids; anomalous properties of lithium: Differences and similarities with other alkali metals, diagonal relationship; similarities between lithium and magnesium; some important compounds of sodium: Sodium carbonate
  • Group 1 elements: Sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide; sodium hydrogen carbonate; biological importance of sodium and potassium
  • Group 2 elements: Alkaline earth elements; electronic configuration; ionization enthalpy; hydration enthalpy; physical properties, chemical properties; uses
  • Group 2 elements: General characteristics of compounds of the alkaline earth metals: Oxides, hydroxides, halides, salts of oxoacids (carbonates; sulphates and nitrates); anomalous behaviour of beryllium; its diagonal relationship with aluminium
  • Group 2 elements: Some important compounds of calcium-preparation and uses of calcium oxide; calcium hydroxide; calcium carbonate; plaster of Paris; cement; biological importance of calcium and magnesium

Chemistry: Unit 10


p-block elements-group 13 (boron family)
  • General introduction-electronic configuration, atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, electro negativity; physical and chemical properties; important trends and anomalous properties of boron; some important compounds of boron-borax, ortho boric acid, diborane
  • Uses of boron, aluminium and their compounds

Chemistry: Unit 11


p-block elements-group 14 (carbon family)
  • General introduction-electronic configuration, atomic radii, ionization enthalpy, electro negativity; physical and chemical properties; important trends and anomalous properties of carbon; allotropes of carbon; uses of carbon
  • Some important compounds of carbon and silicon-carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, silica, silicones, silicates, and zeolites

Chemistry: Unit 12


Environmental chemistry
  • Definition of terms: Air, water, and soil pollutions; environmental pollution; atmospheric pollution; tropospheric pollution; gaseous air pollutants (oxides of sulphur; oxides of nitrogen; hydrocarbons; oxides of carbon (CO, CO2))
  • Global warming and green house effect; acid rain-particulate pollutants, smog; stratospheric pollution: Formation and breakdown of ozone-ozone hole, effects of depletion of the Ozone Layer; water pollution: Causes of water pollution
  • International standards for drinking water; soil pollution: Pesticides, industrial wastes; strategies to control environmental pollution- waste management, collection, and disposal; green chemistry: Green chemistry in day-to-day life
  • Dry cleaning of clothes; bleaching of paper; synthesis of chemicals

Chemistry: Unit 13


Organic chemistry-some basic principles and techniques, and hydrocarbons
  • Some basic principles and techniques: General introduction; tetravalency of carbon: Shapes of organic compounds; structural representations of organic compounds; classification of organic compounds; nomenclature of organic compounds; isomerism
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Fundamental concepts in organic reaction mechanisms; fission of covalent bond; nucleophiles and electrophiles; electron movements in organic reactions
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Electron displacement effects in covalent bonds: Inductive effect, resonance, resonance effect, electromeric effect, hyperconjugation; types of organic reactions; methods of purification of organic compounds
  • Some basic principles and techniques: Qualitative elemental analysis of organic compounds; quantitative elemental analysis of organic compounds
  • Hydrocarbons: Classification of hydrocarbons; alkanes-nomenclature, isomerism (structural and conformations of ethane only); preparation of alkanes; properties-physical properties and chemical reactivity
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkanes-substitution reactions-halogenation(free radical mechanism), combustion, controlled oxidation, isomerisation, aromatization, reaction with steam and pyrolysis; alkenes-nomenclature, structure of ethene
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-isomerism (structural and geometrical); methods of preparation
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-properties-physical and chemical reactions: Addition of hydrogen, halogen, water, sulphuric acid, hydrogen halides (mechanism-ionic and peroxide effect, Markovnikov's, anti Markovnikov's or Kharasch effect)
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkenes-oxidation, ozonolysis, and polymerization; alkynes-nomenclature and isomerism, structure of acetylene; methods of preparation of acetylene
  • Hydrocarbons: Alkynes-physical properties, chemical reaction-acidic character of acetylene, addition reactions-of hydrogen, halogen, hydrogen halides and water; polymerization
  • Hydrocarbons: Aromatic hydrocarbons-nomenclature and isomerism, structure of benzene, resonance and aromaticity; preparation of benzene. Physical properties. Chemical properties: Mechanism of electrophilic substitution
  • Hydrocarbons: Electrophilic substitution reactions-nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel-Crafts alkylation and acylation; directive influence of functional groups in mono substituted benzene, carcinogenicity and toxicity

Chemistry: Unit 14


Solid state
  • General characteristics of solid state; amorphous and crystalline solids; classification of crystalline solids based on different binding forces (molecular, ionic, metallic and covalent solids); probing the structure of solids: X-ray crystallography
  • Crystal lattices and unit cells
  • Bravais lattices primitive and centred unit cells; number of atoms in a unit cell (primitive, body centred, and face centred cubic unit cell)
  • Close packed structures: Close packing in one dimension, in two dimensions, and in three dimensions, tetrahedral and octahedral voids, formula of a compound and number of voids filled, locating tetrahedral and octahedral voids
  • Packing efficiency in simple cubic, bcc and in hcp, ccp lattice; calculations involving unit cell dimensions-density of the unit cell; imperfections in solids-types of point defects-stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric defects
  • Electrical properties-conduction of electricity in metals, semiconductors and insulators, band theory of metals; magnetic properties

Chemistry: Unit 15


Solutions
  • Types of solutions; expressing concentration of solutions-mass percentage, volume percentage, mass by volume percentage, parts per million, mole fraction, molarity and molality
  • Solubility: Solubility of a solid in a liquid, solubility of a gas in a liquid, Henry's law; vapour pressure of liquid solutions: Vapour pressure of liquid-liquid solutions
  • Raoult's law as a special case of Henry's law-vapour pressure of solutions of solids in liquids; ideal and non-ideal solutions; colligative properties and determination of molar mass-relative lowering of vapour pressure, elevation of boiling point
  • Depression of freezing point, osmosis and osmotic pressure, reverse osmosis and water purification; abnormal molar masses-Van't Hoff factor

Chemistry: Unit 16


Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics
  • Electrochemistry: Electrochemical cells; galvanic cells: Measurement of electrode potentials; Nernst equation-equilibrium constant from Nernst equation, electro chemical cell and Gibbs energy of the cell reaction
  • Electrochemistry: Conductance of electrolytic solutions measurement of the conductivity of ionic solutions-variation of conductivity and molar conductivity with concentration, strong electrolytes and weak electrolytes, applications of Kohlrausch’s law
  • Electrochemistry: Electrolytic cells and electrolysis-Faraday's laws of electrolysis products of electrolysis; batteries: Primary batteries and secondary batteries; fuel cells; corrosion of metals-hydrogen economy
  • Chemical kinetics: Rate of a chemical reaction; Factors influencing rate of a reaction: Dependence of rate on concentration-rate expression and rate constant-order of a reaction, molecularity of a reaction
  • Chemical kinetics: Integrated rate equations-zero order reactions, first order reactions, half life of a reaction; pseudo first order reaction; temperature dependence of the rate of a reaction-effect of catalyst
  • Chemical kinetics: Collision theory of chemical reaction rates

Chemistry: Unit 17


Surface chemistry
  • Adsorption and absorption: Distinction between adsorption and absorption, mechanism of adsorption, types of adsorption, characteristics of physisorption, characteristics of chemisorptions, adsorption isotherms, adsorption from solution phase
  • Adsorption and absorption: Applications of adsorption
  • Catalysis: Catalysts, promoters and poisons, auto catalysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, adsorption theory of heterogeneous catalysis, important features of solid catalysts: (a) Activity
  • Catalysis: (b) Selectivity, shape, selective catalysis by zeolites, enzyme catalysis, characteristics and mechanism, catalysts in industry; colloids
  • Classification of colloids: Classification based on physical state of dispersed phase and dispersion medium, classification based on nature of interaction between dispersed phase and dispersion medium
  • Classification of colloids: Classification based on type of particles of the dispersed phase, multi molecular, macromolecular and associated colloids, cleansing action of soaps-preparation of colloids, purification of colloidal solutions
  • Classification of colloids: Properties of colloidal solutions-Tyndal effect, colour, Brownian movement, charge on colloidal particles, electrophoresis; emulsions; colloids around us-application of colloids

Chemistry: Unit 18


General principles of metallurgy
  • Occurrence of metals; concentration of ores-levigation, magnetic separation, froth floatation, leaching; extraction of crude metal from concentrated ore-conversion to oxide, reduction of oxide to the metal
  • Thermodynamic principles of metallurgy-Ellingham diagram, limitations, applications extraction of aluminium, iron, copper and zinc from their oxide; electrochemical principles of metallurgy; oxidation and reduction
  • Refining of crude metal-distillation, liquation, poling, electrolysis, zone refining and vapour phase refining; uses of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron

Chemistry: Unit 19


P-block elements
  • Group-15 elements: Occurrence-electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; dinitrogen preparation, properties and uses
  • Group-15 elements: Compounds of nitrogen-preparation and properties of ammonia; oxides of nitrogen; preparation and properties of nitric acid; phosphorous allotropic forms; phosphine-preparation and properties; phosphorous halides; oxoacids of phosphorous
  • Group-16 elements: Occurrence-electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; dioxygen-preparation, properties, and uses; simple oxides
  • Group-16 elements: Ozone-preparation, properties, structure, and uses; sulphur-allotropic forms; sulphur dioxide-preparation, properties, and uses; oxoacids of sulphur; sulphuric acid-industrial process of manufacture, properties, and uses
  • Group-17 elements: Occurrence, electronic configuration, atomic and ionic radii, ionisation enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, physical and chemical properties; chlorine-preparation, properties, and uses
  • Group-17 elements: Hydrogen chloride-preparation, properties, and uses; oxoacids of halogens; interhalogen compounds
  • Group-18 elements: Occurrence, electronic configuration, ionization enthalpy, atomic radii, electron gain enthalpy
  • Group-18 elements: Physical and chemical properties-(a) xenon fluorine compounds-XeF2, XeF4, and XeF6-preparation, hydrolysis, and formation of fluoro anions-structures of XeF2, XeF4 and XeF6
  • Group-18 elements: Physical and chemical properties-(b) xenon-oxygen compounds XeO3 and XeOF4-their formation and structures

Chemistry: Unit 20


d and f block elements, and coordination compounds
  • d and f block elements: Position in the periodic table; electronic configuration of the d-block elements; general properties of the transition elements (d-block)-physical properties, variation in atomic and ionic sizes of transition series
  • d and f block elements: Ionisation enthalpies, oxidation states, trends in the M²+/M and M³+/M²+ standard electrode potentials, trends in stability of higher oxidation states, chemical reactivity and Eθ values, magnetic properties
  • d and f block elements: Formation of coloured ions, formation of complex compounds, catalytic properties, formation of interstitial compounds, alloy formation; some important compounds of transition elements-oxides and oxoanions of metals
  • d and f block elements: Preparation and properties of potassium dichromate and potassium permanganate-structures of chromate, dichromate, manganate and permanganate ions; inner transition elements (f-block), lanthanoids, electronic configuration
  • d and f block elements: Atomic and ionic sizes, oxidation states, general characteristics; actinoids-electronic configuration atomic and ionic sizes, oxidation states, general characteristics and comparison with lanthanoids
  • d and f block elements: Some applications of d and f block elements
  • Coordination compounds: Werner's theory of coordination compounds; definitions of some terms used in coordination compounds; nomenclature of coordination compounds-IUPAC nomenclature
  • Coordination compounds: Isomerism in coordination compounds-(a) stereo isomerism-geometrical and optical isomerism, (b) structural isomerism-linkage, coordination, ionisation, and hydrate isomerism; bonding in coordination compounds
  • Coordination compounds: (a) Valence bond theory-magnetic properties of coordination compounds, limitations of valence bond theory, (b) crystal field theory-(i) crystal field splitting in octahedral and tetrahedral coordination entities
  • Coordination compounds: (b) Crystal field theory-(ii) colour in coordination compounds-limitations of crystal field theory; bonding in metal carbonyls; stability of coordination compounds; importance and applications of coordination compounds

Chemistry: Unit 21


Polymers
  • Introduction; classification of polymers-classification based on source, structure, mode of polymerization, molecular forces and growth polymerization; types of polymerization reactions, addition polymerization or chain growth polymerization
  • Ionic polymerization, free radical mechanism, preparation of addition polymers, polythene, teflon and polyacrylonitrile, condensation polymerization or step growth polymerization, polyamides, preparation of Nylon 6,6, and nylon 6-poly esters
  • Terylene, bakelite, melamine, formaldehyde polymers; copolymerization, rubber, natural rubber, vulcanisation of rubber, synthetic rubbers, preparation of neoprene and buna-N; molecular mass of polymers, number average and weight average molecular masses
  • Poly dispersity index (PDI); biodegradable polymers-PHBV, Nylon 2-nylon 6; polymers of commercial importance-polypropene, polystyrene, polyvinylchloride (PVC), ureaformaldehyde resin, glyptal and bakelite-their monomers, structures, and uses

Chemistry: Unit 22


Biomolecules
  • Carbohydrates-classification of carbohydrates, monosaccharides: Preparation of glucose from sucrose and starch-properties and structure of glucose, D,L and (+), (-) configurations of glucose, Structure of fructose
  • Disaccharides: Sucrose-preparation, structure; invert sugar-structures of maltose and lactose-polysaccharides: Structures of starch, cellulose and glycogen-importance of carbohydrates
  • Amino acids: Natural aminoacids, classification of aminoacids, structures and D and L forms-Zwitter ions
  • Proteins: Structures, classification, fibrous, and globular-primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures of proteins, denaturation of proteins
  • Enzymes: Enzymes, mechanism of enzyme action
  • Vitamins: Explanation, names, classification of vitamins-sources of vitamins, deficiency diseases of different types of vitamins
  • Nucleic acids: Chemical composition of nucleic acids, structures of nucleic acids, DNA finger printing, biological functions of nucleic acids
  • Hormones: Definition, different types of hormones, their production, biological activity, diseases due to their abnormal activities

Chemistry: Unit 23


Chemistry in everyday life
  • Drugs and their classification: (a) Classification of drugs on the basis of pharmacological effect, (b) classification of drugs on the basis of drug action, (c) classification of drugs on the basis of chemical structure
  • Drugs and their classification: (d) Classification of drugs on the basis of molecular targets
  • Drug-target interaction, enzymes as drug targets (a) catalytic action of enzymes (b) drug-enzyme interaction, receptors as drug targets
  • Therapeutic action of different classes of drugs: Antacids, antihistamines, neurologically active drugs: Tranquilizers, analgesics-non-narcotic, narcotic analgesics, antimicrobial-antibiotics, antiseptics and disinfectants-antifertility drugs
  • Chemicals in food-artificial sweetening agents, food preservatives, antioxidants in food; cleansing agents-soaps and synthetic detergents-types and examples

Chemistry: Unit 24


Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Classification and nomenclature; nature of CX bond
  • Methods of preparation: Alkyl halides and aryl halides-from alcohols, from hydrocarbons (a) by free radical halogenation (b) by electrophilic substitution (c) by replacement of diazonium group (Sandmeyer reaction)
  • Methods of preparation: Alkyl halides and aryl halides-from alcohols, from hydrocarbons (d) by the addition of hydrogen halides and halogens to alkenes-by halogen exchange(Finkelstein reaction)
  • Physical properties-melting and boiling points, density and solubility
  • Chemical reactions: Reactions of haloalkanes-(i) nucleophilic substitution reactions-(a) SN² mechanism, (b) SN¹ mechanism, (c) stereochemical aspects of nucleophilic substitution reactions-optical activity, (ii) elimination reactions
  • Chemical reactions: Reactions of haloalkanes-(iii) reaction with metals-reactions of haloarenes: (i) nucleophilic substitution, (ii) electrophilic substitution, and (iii) reaction with metals
  • Polyhalogen compounds: Uses and environmental effects of dichloro methane, trichloromethane, triiodomethane, tetrachloro methane, freons, and DDT

Chemistry: Unit 25


Organic compounds containing C, H, and O like (alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids)
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Classification; nomenclature: (a) Alcohols, (b) phenols, and (c) ethers; structures of hydroxy and ether functional groups
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Methods of preparation-alcohols from alkenes and carbonyl compounds (reduction and reaction with Grignard reagents); phenols from haloarenes, benzene sulphonic acid, diazonium salts, cumene
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Physical properties of alcohols and phenols; chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (i) reactions involving cleavage of O-H bond-acidity of alcohols and phenols, esterification
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (ii) reactions involving cleavage of C-O bond-reactions with HX, PX3, dehydration and oxidation
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Chemical reactions of alcohols and phenols (iii) reactions of phenols-electrophilic aromatic substitution, Kolbe's reaction, Reimer-Tiemann reaction
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Reaction with zinc dust, oxidation; commercially important alcohols (methanol, ethanol); ethers-methods of preparation: By dehydration of alcohols
  • Alcohols, phenols, and ethers: Williamson synthesis-physical properties, chemical reactions: Cleavage of C-O bond and electrophilic substitution of aromatic ethers
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Nomenclature and structure of carbonyl group; preparation of aldehydes and ketones-(1) by oxidation of alcohols, (2) by ,dehydrogenation of alcohols, (3) from hydrocarbons
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Preparation of aldehydes (1) from acyl chlorides, (2) from nitriles and esters, (3) from hydrocarbons-preparation of ketones, (1) from acyl chlorides, (2) from nitriles, (3) from benzene or substituted benzenes
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Physical properties of aldehydes and ketones; chemical reactions of aldehydes and ketones-nucleophilic addition, reduction, oxidation
  • Aldehydes and ketones: Reactions due to alpha hydrogen and other reactions (Cannizzaro reaction, electrophilic substitution reaction); uses of aldehydes and ketones
  • Carboxylic acids: Nomenclature and structure of carboxylgroup; methods of preparation of carboxylic acids (1) from primary alcohols and aldehydes, (2) from alkylbenzenes, (3) from nitriles and amides, (4) from Grignard reagents
  • Carboxylic acids: (5) From acyl halides and anhydrides, (6) from esters; physical properties; chemical reactions: (i) Reactions involving cleavage of O-H bondacidity, reactions with metals and alkalies
  • Carboxylic acids: Chemical reactions-(ii) reactions involving cleavage of C-OH bond-formation of anhydride, reactions with PCl5, PCl3, SOCl2, esterification and reaction with ammonia, (iii) reactions involving-COOH group-reduction, decarboxylation
  • Carboxylic acids: Chemical reactions-(iv) substitution reactions in the hydrocarbon part-halogenation and ring substitution; uses of carboxylic acids

Chemistry: Unit 26


Organic compounds containing nitrogen
  • Amines: Structure of amines; classification; nomenclature; preparation of amines: Reduction of nitro compounds, ammonolysis of alkyl halides, reduction of nitriles, reduction of amides
  • Amines: Gabriel phthalimide synthesis and Hoffmann bromamide degradation reaction; physical properties; chemical reactions: Basic character of amines, alkylation, acylation, carbyl amine reaction, reaction with nitrous acid
  • Amines: Reaction with aryl sulphonyl chloride, electrophilic substitution of aromatic amines-bromination, nitration, and sulphonation
  • Diazonium salts: Methods of preparation of diazonium salts (by diazotization), physical properties; chemical reactions: Reactions involving displacement of nitrogen; sandmeyer reaction, Gatterman reaction, replacement by i) iodiode and fluoride ions
  • Diazonium salts: ii) Hydrogen, hydroxyl, and nitro groups; reactions involving retention of diazo group; coupling reactions; importance of diazonium salts in synthesis of aromatic compounds
  • Cyanides and isocyanides: Structure and nomenclature of cyanides and isocyanides; preparation, physical properties and chemical reactions of cyanides and isocyanides

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TS EAMCET admit card 2025 will be issued by the authorities on the official website. Registered candidates can download the TS EAPCET admit card using the credentials such as registration number, qualifying exam hall ticket and date of birth. Candidates should be reminded that no one will be allowed to enter the exam hall if he/she fails to bring the admit card of TS EAMCET 2025. The admit card will include details such as the candidate's name, roll number, examination date and timing, as well as the exam centre name and address.

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Exam day guidelines for TS EAMCET 2025 will be available once the admit cards are downloaded from the official website. 

TS EAMCET 2025 Exam Day Guidelines:

  • Candidates must have their TS EAMCET admit card 2025 with them along with a valid ID proof as per the guidelines for exam day in order to enter the examination hall.

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  • Candidates should carry two passport-sized photos(same as uploaded in application form) with them if the photo on their TS EAMCET 2025 admit card is not clear. 

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The authorities will release the TS EAMCET answer key 2025 on the official website. Candidates can download the answer key of TS EAMCET 2025 without using any login credentials. By using the TS EAMCET 2025 answer key, candidates can compare their answers and calculate their expected scores in the entrance examination However, the scores derived from this answer key are only approximate and may change upon the release of the final answer key.

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TS EAMCET 2025 results will have details about marks obtained by the candidate in the exam and qualifying status. TSCHE will also release the TS EAMCET 2025 rank card which have details about individual subject, rank, and other details of candidate.

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The followings are the details specified on the result of TS EAMCET,

  • Name of candidate
  • Father's name
  • Mother’s name
  • Date of birth
  • TS EAMCET 2025 hall ticket number
  • Marks secured by the candidate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
  • Total marks secured
  • Qualifying status of candidate
  • TS EAMCET registration number

Tie Breaking Rules In TS EAMCET Result:

In case of more than one student securing the same score, the tie shall be resolved to decide the relative ranking by successively considering the following:

  • The total normalised marks secured by the candidates in TS EAMCET 2025

  • The normalised marks secured by the candidates in Mathematics

  • The normalised marks secured the candidates in Physics

  • The percentage of aggregate marks secured by the candidates in the qualifying examination

  • If the tie still persists the date of birth of the concerned candidates will be taken into account and the older one will be given preference over the younger.

TS EAMCET 2024 Topper's List - Engineering

RankTopper's Name
1Satyavada Jyoti Reddy
2Gollalekha Harsha
3Rishi shekhar Shukla
4Gollapalli sandesh
5Sai Yashwant Reddy
6Putti kushal Kumar
7K. Videeth
8Rohan Sai Pabba
9K. Maniteja Warangal
10Dhanulakonda srinidhi

The authorities prepares the TS EAMCET cutoff on the basis of various factors such as  the total number of applicants, difficulty level, performance level, previous year cutoff trends and more. In order to qualify the TS EAMCET entrance exam, the candidates will have to secure a minimum qualifying percentage of marks which is 25%. There is no minimum qualifying percentage for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates.

Candidates will be able to download the TS EAMCET 2025 cutoff pdf and check the ranks within which admission is offered by various institutes. The cutoff of TS EAMCET 2025 will be different for various institutes/colleges and specializations and will also differ for different categories.

With the help of combined score obtained by normalized score (75% weightage) and Marks scored in relevant group subjects (Namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology) order of merit will be prepared. After considering a few facts like no. of participants, cutoff trends, and more, the cutoff for TS EAMCET 2025 will be decided. Only those candidates will get a chance of participating in the counselling process whose score will be equal to or more than the determined cutoff.

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Documents Required at TS EAMCET 2025 counselling

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  • Hall ticket of TS EAMCET 2025
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The selection process for TS EAMCET 2025 includes the following steps:

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to apply for EAMCET 2025?

The application process for TS EAMCET 2025 includes registration, filling out the application form, uploading required documents, and payment of the fee.

2. When will the EAMCET exam be held in TS 2025?

The TS EAPCET 2025 exam will be held in May 2025.

3. Can a student from any state apply for the entrance test?

Candidates must be residents of Telangana or Andhra Pradesh or must be satisfying the local/non-local status in order to appear in the exam.

4. How can I check TS EAMCET 2025 result?

Candidates can check the result of TS EAMCET in an online mode by providing a registration number and hall ticket number.

5. Do I need to pay counselling fee of TS EAMCET 2025?

Yes, qualified candidates are required to pay the counselling fee of Rs. 1200 (OC/BC category) and Rs. 600 (SC/ST category).

6. What is the qualifying marks of TS EAMCET 2025?

In order to qualify for TS EAMCET, candidates have to secure at least 25% aggregate marks. However, there are no qualifying marks prescribed for SC/ST candidates.

7. What is the medium of TS EAPCET 2025?

TS EAPCET 2025 exam will be conducted in English and Telugu or English and Urdu languages.

8. What is the marking scheme of TS EAMCET 2025?

For every correct answer, candidates are awarded 1 mark. There is no negative marking. 

9. What is the eligibility criteria of TS EAMCET 2025?

Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent exam with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry as optional or related vocational courses in the fields of Engineering and Technology with minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. However, the minimum marks for SC/ST candidates is 40%.

10. When will the TS EAMCET 2025 registration begins?

The TS EAMCET 2025 registration is expected to begin in the second week of February 2025.

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if you want to prepare for the TS EAMCET 2025 exam, then you need to firstly understand the syllabus for physics chemistry and mathematics and familiarize yourself with its exam pattern, Marking scheme etc. You need to create a very realistic study schedule that you will follow and which allocates time for it subject properly. You need to identify your strength and weakness through  mock papers focus on your weaknesses that needs improvement   and study consistently which is social for success.revise regularly solve previous year question papers and mock test so that you can get a know that exam environment. You can join a test series if you want. And seek clarification from your teachers or mentors.  Just drink the NCERT  textbook because they are the base of the preparation. consider using reference books like by Arihant RD Sharma DC Pandey. You can also use online resources.

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Securing a BVSc seat at P.V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU) with a TS EAMCET rank of 53,700 is challenging. Admission to the Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) program is highly competitive, and typically, only candidates with top ranks are considered. While specific cutoff ranks for BVSc are not publicly disclosed, it's advisable to explore alternative options or consider other related courses.


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There are a few ways you can try to recover your lost TS EAMCET allotment order:

1. Check Your Email:

  • Look through your email inbox, spam folder, and any other email accounts you may have used during the application process.
  • Search for emails from the Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) or any other relevant authorities.

2. Visit the TSCHE Website:

  • Go to the official website of the TSCHE.
  • Look for any options or links related to previous year's results, allotments, or document downloads.
  • You might be able to retrieve your allotment order through the website's portal or by contacting their helpdesk.

3. Contact the Helpdesk:

  • Reach out to the TSCHE helpdesk or the helpdesk of the college where you were allotted a seat.
  • Explain your situation and request a duplicate copy of your allotment order.
  • Provide any necessary information, such as your application number, hall ticket number, or any other relevant details.

4. Visit the College Directly:

  • If you have been allotted a seat in a specific college, you can visit the college's admission office directly.
  • Explain your situation and request a duplicate copy of your allotment order.
  • They may be able to provide you with a copy or guide you on how to obtain one.

Additional Tips:

  • Keep a Digital Copy: It's always a good practice to keep a digital copy of important documents like allotment orders.
  • Check with Your College: If you have already joined the college, you can check with your college administration for any records or copies of your allotment order.
  • Be Patient and Persistent: The process of retrieving lost documents can take time. Be patient and persistent in your efforts to recover your allotment order.

Remember, while these are some potential solutions, the specific process for recovering your allotment order may vary. It's best to contact the TSCHE or the concerned authorities directly for the most accurate guidance.

For EAMCET preparation, the State Board curriculum is generally considered more advantageous compared to the CBSE curriculum because it provides a more structured and challenging syllabus, better aligning with the competitive nature of entrance exams like EAMCET, it has extra topics which is useful in eamcet emphasizing conceptual understanding rather than rote learning, and offering wider recognition across different states and institutions.

If your daughter chooses state board it helps her in cracking tough exam like eamcet, CBSE curriculum is good for JEE, NEET GATE etc but this a state exam so the exam is state oriented.

With a rank of 75,726 in the TS EAMCET, you might still have a chance of getting a seat in some coll... Read more at: https://www.careers360.com/question-i-got-75726-rank-in-ts-eamcetwill-i-got-rank-in-college-or-not

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