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Part I: Physics 
1. Units & Measurement 
 
Syllabus for BITSAT-2024 
 
1.1 Units (Different systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units) 
1.2 Dimensional Analysis 
1.3 Precision and significant figures 
1.4 Fundamental measurements in Physics (Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Physical balance etc) 
2. Kinematics 
2.1 Properties of vectors 
2.2 Position, velocity, and acceleration vectors 
2.3 Motion with constant acceleration 
2.4 Projectile motion 
2.5 Uniform circular motion 
2.6 Relative motion 
3. N e w t o n’ s Laws of Motion 
3.1 Newton’s laws (free body diagram, resolution of forces) 
3.2 Motion on an inclined plane 
3.3 Motion of blocks with pulley systems 
3.4 Circular motion – centripetal force 
3.5 Inertial and non-inertial frames 
4. Impulse and Momentum 
4.1 Definition of impulse and momentum 
4.2 Conservation of momentum 
4.3 Collisions 
4.4 Momentum of a system of particles 
4.5 Center of mass 
5. Work and Energy 
5.1 Work done by a force 
5.2 Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem 
5.3 Power 
5.4 Conservative forces and potential energy 
5.5 Conservation of mechanical energy 
6. Rotational Motion 
6.1 Description of rotation (angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration) 
6.2 Rotational motion with constant angular acceleration 
6.3 Moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, rotational kinetic energy 
6.4 Torque and angular momentum 
6.5 Conservation of angular momentum 
6.6 Rolling motion 
 
7. Gravitation 
7.1 Newton’s law of gravitation 
7.2 Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity 
7.3 Motion of planets – Kepler’s laws, satellite motion 
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Part I: Physics 
1. Units & Measurement 
 
Syllabus for BITSAT-2024 
 
1.1 Units (Different systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units) 
1.2 Dimensional Analysis 
1.3 Precision and significant figures 
1.4 Fundamental measurements in Physics (Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Physical balance etc) 
2. Kinematics 
2.1 Properties of vectors 
2.2 Position, velocity, and acceleration vectors 
2.3 Motion with constant acceleration 
2.4 Projectile motion 
2.5 Uniform circular motion 
2.6 Relative motion 
3. N e w t o n’ s Laws of Motion 
3.1 Newton’s laws (free body diagram, resolution of forces) 
3.2 Motion on an inclined plane 
3.3 Motion of blocks with pulley systems 
3.4 Circular motion – centripetal force 
3.5 Inertial and non-inertial frames 
4. Impulse and Momentum 
4.1 Definition of impulse and momentum 
4.2 Conservation of momentum 
4.3 Collisions 
4.4 Momentum of a system of particles 
4.5 Center of mass 
5. Work and Energy 
5.1 Work done by a force 
5.2 Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem 
5.3 Power 
5.4 Conservative forces and potential energy 
5.5 Conservation of mechanical energy 
6. Rotational Motion 
6.1 Description of rotation (angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration) 
6.2 Rotational motion with constant angular acceleration 
6.3 Moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, rotational kinetic energy 
6.4 Torque and angular momentum 
6.5 Conservation of angular momentum 
6.6 Rolling motion 
 
7. Gravitation 
7.1 Newton’s law of gravitation 
7.2 Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity 
7.3 Motion of planets – Kepler’s laws, satellite motion 
 
 
8. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids 
8.1 Elasticity 
8.2 Pressure, density and Archimedes’ principle 
8.3 Viscosity and Surface Tension 
8.4 Bernoulli’s theorem 
9. Oscillations 
9.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion 
9.2 Spring mass system, simple and compound pendulum 
9.3 Forced & damped oscillations, resonance 
10. Waves 
10.1 Progressive sinusoidal waves 
10.2 Standing waves in strings and pipes 
10.3 Superposition of waves, beats 
10.4 Doppler Effect 
11. Heat and Thermodynamics 
11.1 Kinetic theory of gases 
11.2 Thermal equilibrium and temperature 
11.3 Specific heat, Heat Transfer - Conduction, convection and radiation, thermal conductivity, 
Newton’s law of cooling Work, heat and first law of thermodynamics 
11.4 2nd law of thermodynamics, Carnot engine – Efficiency and Coefficient of performance 
12. Electrostatics 
12.1 Coulomb’s law 
12.2 Electric field (discrete and continuous charge distributions) 
12.3 Electrostatic potential and Electrostatic potential energy 
12.4 Gauss’ law and its applications 
12.5 Electric dipole 
12.6 Capacitance and dielectrics (parallel plate capacitor, capacitors in series and parallel) 
13. Current Electricity 
13.1 Ohm’s law, Joule heating 
13.2 D.C circuits – Resistors and cells in series and parallel, Kirchoff’s laws, potentiometer and 
Wheatstone bridge 
13.3 Electrical Resistance (Resistivity, origin and temperature dependence of resistivity). 
14. Magnetic Effect of Current 
14.1 Biot-Savart’s law and its applications 
14.2 Ampere’s law and its applications 
14.3 Lorentz force, force on current carrying conductors in a magnetic field 
14.4 Magnetic moment of a current loop, torque on a current loop, Galvanometer and its conversion 
to voltmeter and ammeter 
15. Electromagnetic Induction 
15.1 Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, eddy currents 
15.2 Self and mutual inductance 
15.3 Transformers and generators 
15.4 Alternating current (peak and rms value) 
15.5 AC circuits, LCR circuits 
16. Optics 
16.1 Laws of reflection and refraction 
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Part I: Physics 
1. Units & Measurement 
 
Syllabus for BITSAT-2024 
 
1.1 Units (Different systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units) 
1.2 Dimensional Analysis 
1.3 Precision and significant figures 
1.4 Fundamental measurements in Physics (Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Physical balance etc) 
2. Kinematics 
2.1 Properties of vectors 
2.2 Position, velocity, and acceleration vectors 
2.3 Motion with constant acceleration 
2.4 Projectile motion 
2.5 Uniform circular motion 
2.6 Relative motion 
3. N e w t o n’ s Laws of Motion 
3.1 Newton’s laws (free body diagram, resolution of forces) 
3.2 Motion on an inclined plane 
3.3 Motion of blocks with pulley systems 
3.4 Circular motion – centripetal force 
3.5 Inertial and non-inertial frames 
4. Impulse and Momentum 
4.1 Definition of impulse and momentum 
4.2 Conservation of momentum 
4.3 Collisions 
4.4 Momentum of a system of particles 
4.5 Center of mass 
5. Work and Energy 
5.1 Work done by a force 
5.2 Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem 
5.3 Power 
5.4 Conservative forces and potential energy 
5.5 Conservation of mechanical energy 
6. Rotational Motion 
6.1 Description of rotation (angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration) 
6.2 Rotational motion with constant angular acceleration 
6.3 Moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, rotational kinetic energy 
6.4 Torque and angular momentum 
6.5 Conservation of angular momentum 
6.6 Rolling motion 
 
7. Gravitation 
7.1 Newton’s law of gravitation 
7.2 Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity 
7.3 Motion of planets – Kepler’s laws, satellite motion 
 
 
8. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids 
8.1 Elasticity 
8.2 Pressure, density and Archimedes’ principle 
8.3 Viscosity and Surface Tension 
8.4 Bernoulli’s theorem 
9. Oscillations 
9.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion 
9.2 Spring mass system, simple and compound pendulum 
9.3 Forced & damped oscillations, resonance 
10. Waves 
10.1 Progressive sinusoidal waves 
10.2 Standing waves in strings and pipes 
10.3 Superposition of waves, beats 
10.4 Doppler Effect 
11. Heat and Thermodynamics 
11.1 Kinetic theory of gases 
11.2 Thermal equilibrium and temperature 
11.3 Specific heat, Heat Transfer - Conduction, convection and radiation, thermal conductivity, 
Newton’s law of cooling Work, heat and first law of thermodynamics 
11.4 2nd law of thermodynamics, Carnot engine – Efficiency and Coefficient of performance 
12. Electrostatics 
12.1 Coulomb’s law 
12.2 Electric field (discrete and continuous charge distributions) 
12.3 Electrostatic potential and Electrostatic potential energy 
12.4 Gauss’ law and its applications 
12.5 Electric dipole 
12.6 Capacitance and dielectrics (parallel plate capacitor, capacitors in series and parallel) 
13. Current Electricity 
13.1 Ohm’s law, Joule heating 
13.2 D.C circuits – Resistors and cells in series and parallel, Kirchoff’s laws, potentiometer and 
Wheatstone bridge 
13.3 Electrical Resistance (Resistivity, origin and temperature dependence of resistivity). 
14. Magnetic Effect of Current 
14.1 Biot-Savart’s law and its applications 
14.2 Ampere’s law and its applications 
14.3 Lorentz force, force on current carrying conductors in a magnetic field 
14.4 Magnetic moment of a current loop, torque on a current loop, Galvanometer and its conversion 
to voltmeter and ammeter 
15. Electromagnetic Induction 
15.1 Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, eddy currents 
15.2 Self and mutual inductance 
15.3 Transformers and generators 
15.4 Alternating current (peak and rms value) 
15.5 AC circuits, LCR circuits 
16. Optics 
16.1 Laws of reflection and refraction 
 
 
16.2 Lenses and mirrors 
16.3 Optical instruments – telescope and microscope 
16.4 Interference – Huygen’s principle, Young’s double slit experiment 
16.5 Interference in thin films 
16.6 Diffraction due to a single slit 
16.7 Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics (only qualitative ideas), Electromagnetic 
spectrum 
16.8 Polarization – states of polarization, Malus’ law, Brewster’s law 
17. Modern Physics 
17.1 Dual nature of light and matter – Photoelectric effect, De Broglie wavelength 
17.2 Atomic models – Rutherford’s experiment, Bohr’s atomic model 
17.3 Hydrogen atom spectrum 
17.4 Radioactivity 
17.5 Nuclear reactions: Fission and fusion, binding energy 
18. Electronic Devices 
18.1 Energy bands in solids (qualitative ideas only), conductors, insulators and semiconductors; 
18.2 Semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; I-V 
characteristics of LED, photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator. 
18.3 Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of a transistor; transistor as an amplifier 
(common emitter configuration) and oscillator 
18.4 Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND and NOR). Transistor as a switch. 
 
 
Part II: Chemistry 
1. States of Matter 
1.1 Measurement: Physical quantities and SI units, Dimensional analysis, Precision, Significant figures. 
1.2 Chemical reactions: Laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory; Mole concept; Atomic, 
molecular and molar masses; Percentage composition empirical & molecular formula; Balanced 
chemical equations & stoichiometry 
1.3 Three states of matter, intermolecular interactions, types of bonding, melting and boiling points 
Gaseous state: Kinetic energy and molecular speeds; Gas Laws, ideal behavior, ideal gas equation, 
empirical derivation of gas equation, Avogadro number, Deviation from ideal behaviour – Critical 
temperature, Liquefaction of gases, van der Waals equation. 
1.4 Liquid state: Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity. 
1.5 Solid state: Classification; Space lattices & crystal systems; Unit cell in two dimensional and three 
dimensional lattices, calculation of density of unit cell – Cubic & hexagonal systems; Close 
packing; Crystal structures: Simple AB and AB 2 type ionic crystals, covalent crystals – diamond & 
graphite, metals. Voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, Imperfections- Point 
defects, non-stoichiometric crystals; Electrical, magnetic and dielectric properties; Amorphous 
solids – qualitative description. Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and 
insulators, and n- and p- type semiconductors. 
2. Atomic Structure 
2.1 Introduction: Subatomic particles; Atomic number, isotopes and isobars, Thompson’s model and 
its limitations, Rutherford’s picture of atom and its limitations; Hydrogen atom spectrum and 
Bohr model and its limitations. 
2.2 Quantum mechanics: Wave-particle duality – de Broglie relation, Uncertainty principle; Hydrogen 
atom: Quantum numbers and wave functions, atomic orbitals and their shapes (s, p, and d), Spin 
quantum number. 
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Part I: Physics 
1. Units & Measurement 
 
Syllabus for BITSAT-2024 
 
1.1 Units (Different systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units) 
1.2 Dimensional Analysis 
1.3 Precision and significant figures 
1.4 Fundamental measurements in Physics (Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Physical balance etc) 
2. Kinematics 
2.1 Properties of vectors 
2.2 Position, velocity, and acceleration vectors 
2.3 Motion with constant acceleration 
2.4 Projectile motion 
2.5 Uniform circular motion 
2.6 Relative motion 
3. N e w t o n’ s Laws of Motion 
3.1 Newton’s laws (free body diagram, resolution of forces) 
3.2 Motion on an inclined plane 
3.3 Motion of blocks with pulley systems 
3.4 Circular motion – centripetal force 
3.5 Inertial and non-inertial frames 
4. Impulse and Momentum 
4.1 Definition of impulse and momentum 
4.2 Conservation of momentum 
4.3 Collisions 
4.4 Momentum of a system of particles 
4.5 Center of mass 
5. Work and Energy 
5.1 Work done by a force 
5.2 Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem 
5.3 Power 
5.4 Conservative forces and potential energy 
5.5 Conservation of mechanical energy 
6. Rotational Motion 
6.1 Description of rotation (angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration) 
6.2 Rotational motion with constant angular acceleration 
6.3 Moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, rotational kinetic energy 
6.4 Torque and angular momentum 
6.5 Conservation of angular momentum 
6.6 Rolling motion 
 
7. Gravitation 
7.1 Newton’s law of gravitation 
7.2 Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity 
7.3 Motion of planets – Kepler’s laws, satellite motion 
 
 
8. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids 
8.1 Elasticity 
8.2 Pressure, density and Archimedes’ principle 
8.3 Viscosity and Surface Tension 
8.4 Bernoulli’s theorem 
9. Oscillations 
9.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion 
9.2 Spring mass system, simple and compound pendulum 
9.3 Forced & damped oscillations, resonance 
10. Waves 
10.1 Progressive sinusoidal waves 
10.2 Standing waves in strings and pipes 
10.3 Superposition of waves, beats 
10.4 Doppler Effect 
11. Heat and Thermodynamics 
11.1 Kinetic theory of gases 
11.2 Thermal equilibrium and temperature 
11.3 Specific heat, Heat Transfer - Conduction, convection and radiation, thermal conductivity, 
Newton’s law of cooling Work, heat and first law of thermodynamics 
11.4 2nd law of thermodynamics, Carnot engine – Efficiency and Coefficient of performance 
12. Electrostatics 
12.1 Coulomb’s law 
12.2 Electric field (discrete and continuous charge distributions) 
12.3 Electrostatic potential and Electrostatic potential energy 
12.4 Gauss’ law and its applications 
12.5 Electric dipole 
12.6 Capacitance and dielectrics (parallel plate capacitor, capacitors in series and parallel) 
13. Current Electricity 
13.1 Ohm’s law, Joule heating 
13.2 D.C circuits – Resistors and cells in series and parallel, Kirchoff’s laws, potentiometer and 
Wheatstone bridge 
13.3 Electrical Resistance (Resistivity, origin and temperature dependence of resistivity). 
14. Magnetic Effect of Current 
14.1 Biot-Savart’s law and its applications 
14.2 Ampere’s law and its applications 
14.3 Lorentz force, force on current carrying conductors in a magnetic field 
14.4 Magnetic moment of a current loop, torque on a current loop, Galvanometer and its conversion 
to voltmeter and ammeter 
15. Electromagnetic Induction 
15.1 Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, eddy currents 
15.2 Self and mutual inductance 
15.3 Transformers and generators 
15.4 Alternating current (peak and rms value) 
15.5 AC circuits, LCR circuits 
16. Optics 
16.1 Laws of reflection and refraction 
 
 
16.2 Lenses and mirrors 
16.3 Optical instruments – telescope and microscope 
16.4 Interference – Huygen’s principle, Young’s double slit experiment 
16.5 Interference in thin films 
16.6 Diffraction due to a single slit 
16.7 Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics (only qualitative ideas), Electromagnetic 
spectrum 
16.8 Polarization – states of polarization, Malus’ law, Brewster’s law 
17. Modern Physics 
17.1 Dual nature of light and matter – Photoelectric effect, De Broglie wavelength 
17.2 Atomic models – Rutherford’s experiment, Bohr’s atomic model 
17.3 Hydrogen atom spectrum 
17.4 Radioactivity 
17.5 Nuclear reactions: Fission and fusion, binding energy 
18. Electronic Devices 
18.1 Energy bands in solids (qualitative ideas only), conductors, insulators and semiconductors; 
18.2 Semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; I-V 
characteristics of LED, photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator. 
18.3 Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of a transistor; transistor as an amplifier 
(common emitter configuration) and oscillator 
18.4 Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND and NOR). Transistor as a switch. 
 
 
Part II: Chemistry 
1. States of Matter 
1.1 Measurement: Physical quantities and SI units, Dimensional analysis, Precision, Significant figures. 
1.2 Chemical reactions: Laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory; Mole concept; Atomic, 
molecular and molar masses; Percentage composition empirical & molecular formula; Balanced 
chemical equations & stoichiometry 
1.3 Three states of matter, intermolecular interactions, types of bonding, melting and boiling points 
Gaseous state: Kinetic energy and molecular speeds; Gas Laws, ideal behavior, ideal gas equation, 
empirical derivation of gas equation, Avogadro number, Deviation from ideal behaviour – Critical 
temperature, Liquefaction of gases, van der Waals equation. 
1.4 Liquid state: Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity. 
1.5 Solid state: Classification; Space lattices & crystal systems; Unit cell in two dimensional and three 
dimensional lattices, calculation of density of unit cell – Cubic & hexagonal systems; Close 
packing; Crystal structures: Simple AB and AB 2 type ionic crystals, covalent crystals – diamond & 
graphite, metals. Voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, Imperfections- Point 
defects, non-stoichiometric crystals; Electrical, magnetic and dielectric properties; Amorphous 
solids – qualitative description. Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and 
insulators, and n- and p- type semiconductors. 
2. Atomic Structure 
2.1 Introduction: Subatomic particles; Atomic number, isotopes and isobars, Thompson’s model and 
its limitations, Rutherford’s picture of atom and its limitations; Hydrogen atom spectrum and 
Bohr model and its limitations. 
2.2 Quantum mechanics: Wave-particle duality – de Broglie relation, Uncertainty principle; Hydrogen 
atom: Quantum numbers and wave functions, atomic orbitals and their shapes (s, p, and d), Spin 
quantum number. 
 
 
2.3 Many electron atoms: Pauli exclusion principle; Aufbau principle and the electronic configuration 
of atoms, Hund’s rule. 
3. Periodicity and Bonding 
3.1 Brief history of the development of periodic tables Periodic law and the modern periodic 
table; Types of elements: s, p, d, and f blocks; Periodic trends: ionization energy, atomic, 
and ionic radii, inert gas radii, electron affinity, electro negativity and valency. 
Nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100. 
3.2 Valence electrons, Ionic Bond: Lattice Energy and Born-Haber cycle; Covalent character of ionic 
bonds and polar character of covalent bond, bond parameters 
3.3 Molecular Structure: Lewis picture & resonance structures, VSEPR model & molecular shapes 
3.4 Covalent Bond: Valence Bond Theory- Orbital overlap, Directionality of bonds & hybridization (s, 
p & d orbitals only), Resonance; Molecular orbital theory- Methodology, Orbital energy level 
diagram, Bond order, Magnetic properties for homonuclear diatomic species (qualitative idea 
only). 
3.5 Dipole moments; Hydrogen Bond. 
 
4. Thermodynamics 
4.1 Basic Concepts: Systems and surroundings; State functions; Intensive & Extensive Properties; 
Zeroth Law and Temperature 
4.2 First Law of Thermodynamics: Work, internal energy, heat, enthalpy, heat capacities and specific 
heats, measurements of ?U and ?H, Enthalpies of formation, phase transformation, ionization, 
electron gain; Thermochemistry; Hess’s Law, Enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion, 
atomization, sublimation, solution and dilution 
4.3 Second Law: Spontaneous and reversible processes; entropy; Gibbs free energy related to 
spontaneity and non-spontaneity, non-mechanical work; Standard free energies of formation, 
free energy change and chemical equilibrium 
4.4 Third Law: Introduction 
5. Physical and Chemical Equilibria 
5.1 Concentration Units: Mole Fraction, Molarity, and Molality 
5.2 Solutions: Solubility of solids and gases in liquids, Vapour Pressure, Raoult’s law, Relative 
lowering of vapor pressure, depression in freezing point; elevation in boiling point; osmotic 
pressure, determination of molecular mass; solid solutions, abnormal molecular mass, van’t Hoff 
factor. Equilibrium: Dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action. 
5.3 Physical Equilibrium: Equilibria involving physical changes (solid-liquid, liquid-gas, solid-gas). 
5.4 Chemical Equilibria: Equilibrium constants (K P, K C), Factors affecting equilibrium, Le- Chatelier’s 
principle. 
5.5 Ionic Equilibria: Strong and Weak electrolytes, Acids and Bases (Arrhenius, Lewis, Lowry and 
Bronsted) and their dissociation; degree of ionization, Ionization of Water; ionization of polybasic 
acids, pH; Buffer solutions; Henderson equation, Acid-base titrations; Hydrolysis; Solubility 
Product of Sparingly Soluble Salts; Common Ion Effect. 
5.6 Factors Affecting Equilibria: Concentration, Temperature, Pressure, Catalysts, Significance of ?G 
and ?G
0 
in Chemical Equilibria. 
6. Electrochemistry 
6.1 Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer concept); Oxidation number; 
Balancing of redox reactions; Electrochemical cells and cell reactions; Standard electrode 
potentials; EMF of Galvanic cells; Nernst equation; Factors affecting the electrode potential; Gibbs 
energy change and cell potential; Secondary cells; dry cells, Fuel cells; Corrosion and its 
prevention. 
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Part I: Physics 
1. Units & Measurement 
 
Syllabus for BITSAT-2024 
 
1.1 Units (Different systems of units, SI units, fundamental and derived units) 
1.2 Dimensional Analysis 
1.3 Precision and significant figures 
1.4 Fundamental measurements in Physics (Vernier calipers, screw gauge, Physical balance etc) 
2. Kinematics 
2.1 Properties of vectors 
2.2 Position, velocity, and acceleration vectors 
2.3 Motion with constant acceleration 
2.4 Projectile motion 
2.5 Uniform circular motion 
2.6 Relative motion 
3. N e w t o n’ s Laws of Motion 
3.1 Newton’s laws (free body diagram, resolution of forces) 
3.2 Motion on an inclined plane 
3.3 Motion of blocks with pulley systems 
3.4 Circular motion – centripetal force 
3.5 Inertial and non-inertial frames 
4. Impulse and Momentum 
4.1 Definition of impulse and momentum 
4.2 Conservation of momentum 
4.3 Collisions 
4.4 Momentum of a system of particles 
4.5 Center of mass 
5. Work and Energy 
5.1 Work done by a force 
5.2 Kinetic energy and work-energy theorem 
5.3 Power 
5.4 Conservative forces and potential energy 
5.5 Conservation of mechanical energy 
6. Rotational Motion 
6.1 Description of rotation (angular displacement, angular velocity and angular acceleration) 
6.2 Rotational motion with constant angular acceleration 
6.3 Moment of inertia, Parallel and perpendicular axes theorems, rotational kinetic energy 
6.4 Torque and angular momentum 
6.5 Conservation of angular momentum 
6.6 Rolling motion 
 
7. Gravitation 
7.1 Newton’s law of gravitation 
7.2 Gravitational potential energy, Escape velocity 
7.3 Motion of planets – Kepler’s laws, satellite motion 
 
 
8. Mechanics of Solids and Fluids 
8.1 Elasticity 
8.2 Pressure, density and Archimedes’ principle 
8.3 Viscosity and Surface Tension 
8.4 Bernoulli’s theorem 
9. Oscillations 
9.1 Kinematics of simple harmonic motion 
9.2 Spring mass system, simple and compound pendulum 
9.3 Forced & damped oscillations, resonance 
10. Waves 
10.1 Progressive sinusoidal waves 
10.2 Standing waves in strings and pipes 
10.3 Superposition of waves, beats 
10.4 Doppler Effect 
11. Heat and Thermodynamics 
11.1 Kinetic theory of gases 
11.2 Thermal equilibrium and temperature 
11.3 Specific heat, Heat Transfer - Conduction, convection and radiation, thermal conductivity, 
Newton’s law of cooling Work, heat and first law of thermodynamics 
11.4 2nd law of thermodynamics, Carnot engine – Efficiency and Coefficient of performance 
12. Electrostatics 
12.1 Coulomb’s law 
12.2 Electric field (discrete and continuous charge distributions) 
12.3 Electrostatic potential and Electrostatic potential energy 
12.4 Gauss’ law and its applications 
12.5 Electric dipole 
12.6 Capacitance and dielectrics (parallel plate capacitor, capacitors in series and parallel) 
13. Current Electricity 
13.1 Ohm’s law, Joule heating 
13.2 D.C circuits – Resistors and cells in series and parallel, Kirchoff’s laws, potentiometer and 
Wheatstone bridge 
13.3 Electrical Resistance (Resistivity, origin and temperature dependence of resistivity). 
14. Magnetic Effect of Current 
14.1 Biot-Savart’s law and its applications 
14.2 Ampere’s law and its applications 
14.3 Lorentz force, force on current carrying conductors in a magnetic field 
14.4 Magnetic moment of a current loop, torque on a current loop, Galvanometer and its conversion 
to voltmeter and ammeter 
15. Electromagnetic Induction 
15.1 Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, eddy currents 
15.2 Self and mutual inductance 
15.3 Transformers and generators 
15.4 Alternating current (peak and rms value) 
15.5 AC circuits, LCR circuits 
16. Optics 
16.1 Laws of reflection and refraction 
 
 
16.2 Lenses and mirrors 
16.3 Optical instruments – telescope and microscope 
16.4 Interference – Huygen’s principle, Young’s double slit experiment 
16.5 Interference in thin films 
16.6 Diffraction due to a single slit 
16.7 Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics (only qualitative ideas), Electromagnetic 
spectrum 
16.8 Polarization – states of polarization, Malus’ law, Brewster’s law 
17. Modern Physics 
17.1 Dual nature of light and matter – Photoelectric effect, De Broglie wavelength 
17.2 Atomic models – Rutherford’s experiment, Bohr’s atomic model 
17.3 Hydrogen atom spectrum 
17.4 Radioactivity 
17.5 Nuclear reactions: Fission and fusion, binding energy 
18. Electronic Devices 
18.1 Energy bands in solids (qualitative ideas only), conductors, insulators and semiconductors; 
18.2 Semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; I-V 
characteristics of LED, photodiode, solar cell, and Zener diode; Zener diode as a voltage regulator. 
18.3 Junction transistor, transistor action, characteristics of a transistor; transistor as an amplifier 
(common emitter configuration) and oscillator 
18.4 Logic gates (OR, AND, NOT, NAND and NOR). Transistor as a switch. 
 
 
Part II: Chemistry 
1. States of Matter 
1.1 Measurement: Physical quantities and SI units, Dimensional analysis, Precision, Significant figures. 
1.2 Chemical reactions: Laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory; Mole concept; Atomic, 
molecular and molar masses; Percentage composition empirical & molecular formula; Balanced 
chemical equations & stoichiometry 
1.3 Three states of matter, intermolecular interactions, types of bonding, melting and boiling points 
Gaseous state: Kinetic energy and molecular speeds; Gas Laws, ideal behavior, ideal gas equation, 
empirical derivation of gas equation, Avogadro number, Deviation from ideal behaviour – Critical 
temperature, Liquefaction of gases, van der Waals equation. 
1.4 Liquid state: Vapour pressure, surface tension, viscosity. 
1.5 Solid state: Classification; Space lattices & crystal systems; Unit cell in two dimensional and three 
dimensional lattices, calculation of density of unit cell – Cubic & hexagonal systems; Close 
packing; Crystal structures: Simple AB and AB 2 type ionic crystals, covalent crystals – diamond & 
graphite, metals. Voids, number of atoms per unit cell in a cubic unit cell, Imperfections- Point 
defects, non-stoichiometric crystals; Electrical, magnetic and dielectric properties; Amorphous 
solids – qualitative description. Band theory of metals, conductors, semiconductors and 
insulators, and n- and p- type semiconductors. 
2. Atomic Structure 
2.1 Introduction: Subatomic particles; Atomic number, isotopes and isobars, Thompson’s model and 
its limitations, Rutherford’s picture of atom and its limitations; Hydrogen atom spectrum and 
Bohr model and its limitations. 
2.2 Quantum mechanics: Wave-particle duality – de Broglie relation, Uncertainty principle; Hydrogen 
atom: Quantum numbers and wave functions, atomic orbitals and their shapes (s, p, and d), Spin 
quantum number. 
 
 
2.3 Many electron atoms: Pauli exclusion principle; Aufbau principle and the electronic configuration 
of atoms, Hund’s rule. 
3. Periodicity and Bonding 
3.1 Brief history of the development of periodic tables Periodic law and the modern periodic 
table; Types of elements: s, p, d, and f blocks; Periodic trends: ionization energy, atomic, 
and ionic radii, inert gas radii, electron affinity, electro negativity and valency. 
Nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100. 
3.2 Valence electrons, Ionic Bond: Lattice Energy and Born-Haber cycle; Covalent character of ionic 
bonds and polar character of covalent bond, bond parameters 
3.3 Molecular Structure: Lewis picture & resonance structures, VSEPR model & molecular shapes 
3.4 Covalent Bond: Valence Bond Theory- Orbital overlap, Directionality of bonds & hybridization (s, 
p & d orbitals only), Resonance; Molecular orbital theory- Methodology, Orbital energy level 
diagram, Bond order, Magnetic properties for homonuclear diatomic species (qualitative idea 
only). 
3.5 Dipole moments; Hydrogen Bond. 
 
4. Thermodynamics 
4.1 Basic Concepts: Systems and surroundings; State functions; Intensive & Extensive Properties; 
Zeroth Law and Temperature 
4.2 First Law of Thermodynamics: Work, internal energy, heat, enthalpy, heat capacities and specific 
heats, measurements of ?U and ?H, Enthalpies of formation, phase transformation, ionization, 
electron gain; Thermochemistry; Hess’s Law, Enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion, 
atomization, sublimation, solution and dilution 
4.3 Second Law: Spontaneous and reversible processes; entropy; Gibbs free energy related to 
spontaneity and non-spontaneity, non-mechanical work; Standard free energies of formation, 
free energy change and chemical equilibrium 
4.4 Third Law: Introduction 
5. Physical and Chemical Equilibria 
5.1 Concentration Units: Mole Fraction, Molarity, and Molality 
5.2 Solutions: Solubility of solids and gases in liquids, Vapour Pressure, Raoult’s law, Relative 
lowering of vapor pressure, depression in freezing point; elevation in boiling point; osmotic 
pressure, determination of molecular mass; solid solutions, abnormal molecular mass, van’t Hoff 
factor. Equilibrium: Dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action. 
5.3 Physical Equilibrium: Equilibria involving physical changes (solid-liquid, liquid-gas, solid-gas). 
5.4 Chemical Equilibria: Equilibrium constants (K P, K C), Factors affecting equilibrium, Le- Chatelier’s 
principle. 
5.5 Ionic Equilibria: Strong and Weak electrolytes, Acids and Bases (Arrhenius, Lewis, Lowry and 
Bronsted) and their dissociation; degree of ionization, Ionization of Water; ionization of polybasic 
acids, pH; Buffer solutions; Henderson equation, Acid-base titrations; Hydrolysis; Solubility 
Product of Sparingly Soluble Salts; Common Ion Effect. 
5.6 Factors Affecting Equilibria: Concentration, Temperature, Pressure, Catalysts, Significance of ?G 
and ?G
0 
in Chemical Equilibria. 
6. Electrochemistry 
6.1 Redox Reactions: Oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer concept); Oxidation number; 
Balancing of redox reactions; Electrochemical cells and cell reactions; Standard electrode 
potentials; EMF of Galvanic cells; Nernst equation; Factors affecting the electrode potential; Gibbs 
energy change and cell potential; Secondary cells; dry cells, Fuel cells; Corrosion and its 
prevention. 
 
 
6.2 Electrolytic Conduction: Electrolytic Conductance; Specific and molar conductivities; variations of 
conductivity with concentration, Kolhrausch’s Law and its application, Electrolysis, Faraday’s 
laws of electrolysis; Electrode potential and electrolysis. 
7. Chemical Kinetics 
7.1 Aspects of Kinetics: Rate and Rate expression of a reaction; Rate constant; Order and molecularity 
of the reaction; Integrated rate expressions and half-life for zero and first order reactions. 
7.2 Factor Affecting the Rate of the Reactions: Concentration of the reactants, catalyst; size of 
particles, Temperature dependence of rate constant concept of collision theory (elementary idea, 
no mathematical treatment); Activation energy, Arrhenius Equation. 
7.3 Surface Chemistry: Adsorption – physisorption and chemisorption; factors affecting adsorption 
of gasses on solids; catalysis: homogeneous and heterogeneous, activity and selectivity: enzyme 
catalysis, colloidal state: distinction between true solutions, colloids and suspensions; lyophillic, 
lyophobic multi molecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids; Tyndall effect, 
Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulations; emulsions–types of emulsions. 
8. Hydrogen and s-block elements 
8.1 Hydrogen: Element: unique position in periodic table, occurrence, isotopes; Dihydrogen: 
preparation, properties, reactions, and uses; Molecular, saline, ionic, covalent, interstitial hydrides; 
Water: Properties; Structure and aggregation of water molecules; Heavy water; Hydrogen 
peroxide: preparation, reaction, structure & use, Hydrogen as a fuel. 
8.2 s-block elements: Abundance and occurrence; Anomalous properties of the first elements in each 
group; diagonal relationships; trends in the variation of properties (ionization energy, atomic & 
ionic radii). 
8.3 Alkali metals: Lithium, sodium and potassium: occurrence, extraction, reactivity, and electrode 
potentials; Biological importance; Reactions with oxygen, hydrogen, halogens and water; Basic 
nature of oxides and hydroxides; Halides; Properties and uses of compounds such as NaCl, 
Na 2CO 3, NaHCO 3, NaOH, KCl, and KOH. 
8.4 Alkaline earth metals: Magnesium and calcium: Occurrence, extraction, reactivity and electrode 
potentials; Reactions with O 2, H 2O, H 2 and halogens; Solubility and thermal stability of oxo salts; 
Biological importance of Ca and Mg; Preparation, properties and uses of important compounds 
such as CaO, Ca(OH) 2, plaster of Paris, MgSO 4, MgCl 2, CaCO 3, and CaSO 4. 
9. p- d- and f-block elements 
9.1 General: Abundance, distribution, physical and chemical properties, isolation and uses of 
elements; Trends in chemical reactivity of elements of a group; electronic configuration, oxidation 
states; anomalous properties of first element of each group. 
9.2 Group 13 elements: Boron; Properties and uses of borax, boric acid, boron hydrides & halides. 
Reaction of aluminum with acids and alkalis; 
9.3 Group 14 elements: Carbon: carbon catenation, physical & chemical properties, uses, allotropes 
(graphite, diamond, fullerenes), oxides, halides and sulphides, carbides; Silicon: Silica, silicates, 
silicone, silicon tetrachloride, Zeolites, and their uses 
9.4 Group 15 elements: Dinitrogen; Preparation, reactivity and uses of nitrogen; Industrial and 
biological nitrogen fixation; Compound of nitrogen; Ammonia: Haber’s process, properties and 
reactions; Oxides of nitrogen and their structures; Properties and Ostwald’s process of nitric acid 
production; Fertilizers – NPK type; Production of phosphorus; Allotropes of phosphorus; 
Preparation, structure and properties of hydrides, oxides, oxoacids (elementary idea only) and 
halides of phosphorus, phosphine. 
9.5 Group 16 elements: Isolation and chemical reactivity of dioxygen; Acidic, basic and amphoteric 
oxides; Preparation, structure and properties of ozone; Allotropes of sulphur; 
Preparation/production properties and uses of sulphur dioxide and sulphuric acid; Structure and 
properties of oxides, oxoacids (structures only).