Btech Information Handbook 2025
Btech Information Handbook 2025
Table of Contents
About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ................................................................................. 4
AMARAVATI CAMPUS ................................................................................................................. 4
AMRITAPURI CAMPUS ................................................................................................................ 4
BENGALURU CAMPUS ............................................................................................................... 4
CHENNAI CAMPUS ...................................................................................................................... 5
COIMBATORE CAMPUS .............................................................................................................. 5
FARIDABAD CAMPUS ................................................................................................................. 5
NAGERCOIL CAMPUS ................................................................................................................. 6
B.Tech ADMISSION PROCEDURE...................................................................................... 6
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ................................................................................................................ 6
CAMPUSES & BRANCHES.......................................................................................................... 7
AEEE / JEE SEAT ALLOCATION FOR B.TECH PROGRAMS .................................................... 7
AMRITA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION – ENGINEERING 2025 ............................................ 7
AEEE 2025 – CITIES .................................................................................................................... 8
AEEE 2025 – PATTERN ............................................................................................................... 8
AEEE 2025 – DATES AND SLOT TIMINGS ................................................................................. 8
AEEE 2025 REGISTRATION FEES .............................................................................................. 8
AEEE 2025 REGISTRATION / APPLYING WITH JEE MAINS 2025 PERCENTILE ..................... 9
AEEE 2025 REGISTRATION FORM DATA ENTRY ..................................................................... 9
AEEE 2025 CITIES ..................................................................................................................... 10
REQUESTS FOR CHANGE OF EXAMINATION CITY/ TOWN ................................................... 10
SYLLABUS, PATTERN AND EVALUATION .............................................................................. 10
NUMBER OF QUESTIONS AND MARK DISTRIBUTION for AEEE 2025: ................................ 10
SLOT BOOKING FOR AEEE 2025: ............................................................................................ 10
DOWNLOADING THE ADMIT CARD ......................................................................................... 11
AEEE 2025 GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATES........................................................................... 11
CODE OF CONDUCT ................................................................................................................. 12
AEEE 2025 RESULTS ................................................................................................................ 12
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO RENEW SCHOLARSHIP................................................. 12
FEE STRUCTURE: ............................................................................................................. 13
POLICIES & RULES ON WITHDRAWAL / CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION ................ 13
REFUND POLICY ............................................................................................................... 13
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES: ........................................................................................... 13
JURISDICTION: .................................................................................................................. 14
APPENDIX I ........................................................................................................................ 14
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APPENDIX – II: SYLLABUS FOR AEEE 2025 ................................................................... 18
MATHEMATICS .......................................................................................................................... 18
PHYSICS..................................................................................................................................... 19
CHEMISTRY ............................................................................................................................... 21
ENGLISH .................................................................................................................................... 22
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About Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multi-disciplinary, research-intensive, private university, educating a vibrant
student population of over 24,000 by 1700+ strong faculty. Accredited with the highest possible ‘A++’ grade
by NAAC, Amrita offers more than 250 UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Management, and Medical
Sciences including Ayurveda, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and
Social & Behavioral Sciences.
With its extensive network of nine campuses spread across Amaravati, Amritapuri, Bengaluru, Chennai,
Coimbatore, Kochi, Mysuru, Nagercoil and NCR Delhi (Faridabad), Amrita University stands as one of India’s
preeminent private educational institutions. Encompassing an expansive area of over 1200 acres, these campuses
offer an impressive built-up space of more than 100 lakh square feet.
Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, Amrita University consistently ranks among the top-tier
private universities in the nation, solidifying its reputation as a beacon of quality education. Amrita has emerged
as the seventh ranked university in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Rankings 2024.
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi has been ranked 6th Best in Medicine in NIRF Rankings 2023.
There are 7 campuses offering B.Tech programmes in more than 16 branches.
AMARAVATI CAMPUS
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a leading multi-disciplinary and research-intensive university,
establishing its campus in Amaravati. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty of the Krishna River and
surrounded by natural wonders and historical sites, Amaravati city embodies the principles of
sustainability and liveability. We are building one of the most buoyant centre of the research, education
and technological advancement, in the all new greenfield capital city.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati Campus offers B.Tech programmes and MBA. These
programs are specifically designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that equips
them with necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their prospective careers.
AMRITAPURI CAMPUS
Situated in the serene village of Vallikavu, our campus exudes a sense of warmth and tranquillity,
creating the perfect environment for intellectual growth and personal development. Our educational
institution encompasses six prestigious schools and more than 20 research centres, catering to students
passionate about various disciplines such as arts, business, humanities, natural sciences, and social
sciences. With a sprawling 80-acre expanse of land, our campus provides ample space for learning,
exploration, and recreation. The million square feet of built-up area includes state-of-the-art academic
blocks, comfortable student hostels, and a range of modern amenities to enhance the overall campus
experience.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus offers diverse programs including B.Tech,
M.Tech, Arts, Humanities & Commerce, Physical Science, Ayurveda, Biotechnology and MBA.
BENGALURU CAMPUS
Nestled in the heart of Bengaluru, a thriving center for research, education, and technological
advancement, stands a dynamic institution at the forefront of the tech city. The 50 acres’ campus,
featuring green laws and the burgeoning trees, is well connected by road, rail and air. The campus
offers MBA, B. Tech. and M. Tech. programs in various disciplines. The school seeks to prepare
graduates with a solution-mindset and with a high degree of ethical standards. Departments are
equipped with modern laboratories, design tools and software packages. vision to produce quality
engineers with an attitude of service, for the benefit of the society and nation.
The school seeks to prepare graduates with a solution-mindset and with a high degree of ethical
standards. Recruiters from the best companies and institutes in India and abroad seek out these students.
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CHENNAI CAMPUS
The Chennai campus is a beacon for engineering aspirants and research scholars from across the globe,
offering a range of cutting-edge programs designed around a choice-based credit system with
continuous, hands-on evaluation. Here, students are mentored by a team of experienced and highly
qualified faculty, who are dedicated to equipping them with the latest knowledge and skills to meet the
demands of modern engineering.
As a thriving hub of art, technology, education, and industry, Chennai, the vibrant capital of Tamil
Nadu, stands tall as one of India’s foremost metropolitan cities, where tradition and progress go hand
in hand.
Located just 40 km from the heart of Chennai, the School of Engineering is nestled in the serene village
of Vengal, near the historic Periyapalayathamman Temple, along State Highway SH50A. This
picturesque setting, between the Arani and Kosasthalaiyar rivers, spans 24,956 square meters of built-
up area, providing a tranquil yet inspiring environment where the future of engineering is being shaped.
At the School of Engineering, dreams take flight, nurtured in an environment that encourages
innovation, fosters creativity, and prepares students to be leaders in the ever-evolving world of
technology.
COIMBATORE CAMPUS
The beginnings of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, one of the top ranked Deemed University, can be
traced back to 1994 when a School of Engineering was established in an obscure village named
Ettimadai, situated at the foothills of the Bouluvanpatty ranges of the Western Ghats in the Coimbatore
district of Tamil Nadu. During that time, there were 120 students and 13 faculty members. Today,
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has expanded to nine campuses located in five different states of India.
It has a student population of over 24,000 and a faculty strength of nearly 1,700. The university offers
more than 250 UG, PG, and Doctoral programs. When Amrita became an institution in January 2003,
it was the youngest group of institutions to be conferred.
FARIDABAD CAMPUS
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham offers B.Tech. and M.Tech. programmes in Artificial Intelligence and
Data Science, MBBS, Allied Health Sciences and Nursing at our Faridabad Campus, Delhi NCR with
official approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
These pioneering programmes represent a significant advancement in technology education, blending
cutting-edge AI techniques with a broad spectrum of applications across various industries. Students
will gain hands-on experience through real-world projects and access to advanced AI facilities,
preparing them to excel in diverse fields such as technology, finance, engineering, and more.
Program Highlights
Project-Based Learning: Engage in hands-on projects in labs and field settings.
Diverse Applications: Work on projects related to AI, robotics, IoT, VR, and more.
Expert Faculty: Learn from distinguished faculty with international experience.
State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Benefit from modern classrooms and hostels.
Global Perspectives: Attend seminars and sessions conducted by leading experts from renowned
institutions like Stanford, UC Davis, and IIT Bombay.
These programmes are crafted to nurture the next generation of leaders and innovators in AI and Data
Science, setting the stage for breakthroughs across various sectors. Join us to be at the forefront of
technological advancement and industry transformation.
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NAGERCOIL CAMPUS
Located in the vibrant city of Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, our sprawling 100-acre green campus offers the
perfect blend of natural beauty and modern infrastructure, creating an ideal environment for academic
growth and innovation.
Situated in Erachakulam, Nagercoil, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a hub of educational excellence,
inspired by Amma’s vision of holistic education rooted in the philosophy of “Education for Life.” Here,
we emphasize compassion-driven research, nurturing not only intellectual growth but also a deep sense
of responsibility towards society and the world.
Amrita’s Nagercoil campus is a testament to academic and cultural harmony, offering a diverse array
of disciplines across multiple schools and research centers. This reflects the rich educational heritage
and cultural diversity of the region, making it a beacon for students aspiring to achieve both personal
and professional success.
At Amrita, Nagercoil, we are committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive
academically, culturally, and personally, equipping them with the tools they need to become leaders in
their chosen fields.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Following is the eligibility and criteria for admission to B.Tech programmes.
AGE / DATE OF BIRTH: Candidates, whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2003
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: A pass in 10 + 2 (Class XII) or its equivalent examination
from a recognized board with minimum 60% aggregate of marks in Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry and with not less than 55% in each of these three subjects, Physics, Chemistry and
Mathematics.
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CAMPUSES & BRANCHES
Amaravati (AMR) | Amritapuri (AMP) | Bengaluru (BLR) | Chennai
(CHE) | Coimbatore (CBE) | Faridabad (FBD) | Nagercoil (NGL) |
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By attending AEEE, candidates get the opportunity to study in a diverse and vibrant environment, with
access to scholarship seats, global exposure, and cutting-edge learning resources, making Amrita
Vishwa Vidyapeetham a preferred choice for aspiring engineers.
Amrita Entrance Examination – Engineering 2025 (AEEE) will be conducted in Computer Based Test
(CBT) mode at various centres in selected cities. More updates can be found in the website:
https://aeee.amrita.edu.
The application fee may be paid online either by credit / debit card or net banking. In case the
examination fee is paid through credit / debit card, the candidates may have to pay an additional
processing charges of the concerned bank.
Note that fee submitted through any other mode like money order, demand draft, IPO etc. is not
accepted for online applications.
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Application fee once paid will not be refunded (full or partial) under any circumstances. If any
candidate has paid excess fees by way of broken transaction or payment gateway issues, it will be
refunded automatically.
Post your payment queries in Query Management System in the Amrita Online Application Portal
(AOAP) to get a faster response.
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AEEE 2025 CITIES
The names of the cities where AEEE 2025 will be conducted are listed in Appendix–I. Choose the city
listed during the registration to attend the examination. A candidate appearing for AEEE 2025 shall
submit three city preferences from the list of cities in Appendix – I. AEEE 2025 will be conducted at
least in one of these cities. The preferences submitted by the candidate are only indicative and a guide
to the University for deciding the number of centers in each city. A candidate will be allowed to choose
one out of the three preferred cities submitted by the candidate, preferably the first preferred city. If
exam cannot be conducted at the first preferred city of a candidate, for any reason whatsoever, he / she
will be offered second / third preference as applicable. University will put all efforts to conduct
examination at all the cities listed in the appendix. If any city in the list is cancelled due to very less
registrations or for any other reason, the candidates who have opted for that city will be allotted to
another city nearest to their preference and the same will be informed to the candidates by email. There
will be few centers operated abroad in the Middle East also.
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first come first serve basis. To Book Exam Date and Slot, registered candidates need to click the slot-
booking link provided in the portal and follow the instructions given below:
a) Candidates shall login to the application portal using their registered email id/mobile number and
OTP. In case of any difficulty logging in, open a ticket in the online query management in the
application portal.
b) After logging in, the candidates can select the date and time slots based on the availability.
c) Since other candidates will also be using the same slot booking portal simultaneously, sometimes
the status presented may change by the time the candidate finishes his/her selection and the slot
chosen by the candidate may not be available. In such case, the candidate will be prompted to choose
another date and slot. Candidates are advised to check selection of Test. Centre, Date and Time
before confirmation. Click “Confirm Slot” button to confirm booking.
d) A slot once booked cannot be changed under any circumstances. Requests for change of test centers
also will not be entertained. The address of the examination center for a candidate will be mentioned
in the Admit Card, which can be downloaded.
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Candidates should approach the invigilator in the room for technical assistance, first aid emergencies,
or any other information during the examination.
In case a candidate, by furnishing false information, appears in more than one slot/date in a particular
phase, his/her candidature will be cancelled, and his/her result will not be declared.
Note:
Link to attend sample/mock examination is published on the website for practice purposes and to get
acquainted with Computer Based Test (CBT).
CODE OF CONDUCT
The candidates are governed by the Rules and Regulations of the University regarding their conduct
during the examination. All cases of unfair means will be dealt with as per university rules and
government rules/policies/laws. Candidates shall maintain perfect silence and attend to their exam
only. Any conversation or gesture or disturbance during the examination shall be deemed as
misbehavior.
If a candidate is found using unfair means or impersonating, his/her AEEE 2025 candidature will be
cancelled, and he/she will be liable to be debarred for taking examination either permanently or for a
specified period according to the nature of offence. The decision of the Admission Committee is final
and is binding on the candidate.
The result of the candidate(s) who indulges in Unfair means / practices will be cancelled and will not
be declared. Similarly, the result of those candidates who appear from the center other than the one
allotted to them or allow another candidate/person to write the examination on his behalf will be
cancelled. No plea will be entertained in this regard.
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Category I:
If Slab 1 Student maintains CGPA 8.0 and above, the same fees slab will continue.
If his/her CGPA is between 7.5 and 8.0, he/she will pay Slab 2 fees in the subsequent year.
If his/her CGPA is below 7.5, he/she will pay Slab 3 fees in the subsequent year.
Category II:
If Slab 2 Student maintains CGPA between 7.5 and above, the same fees slab will continue.
If his /her CGPA is below 7.5, he/she will pay Slab 3 fees in the subsequent year.
In the event a student moves to higher fee slab due to not meeting conditions 1, and 2 above, the student
will not be able to move back to the old slab even if his/her CGPA improves in further subsequent
years.
FEE STRUCTURE:
Refer our website: www.aeee.amrita.edu
REFUND POLICY
Refund will be made as per the norms of University Grants Commission (UGC)/respective Statutory
Council.
Refund will be made only after the candidate has entered all the necessary details in the portal & no
dues certificate – in case of those cancelling the admission after the commencement of classes. The
refund will be made through account transfer to the account mentioned in the withdrawal request.
Hence, the correct bank account details may be provided in the withdrawal request.
Refund will be affected only after the final allotment.
SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES:
In case of any disputes in the interpretation of any of the conditions included in this handbook or in
any other matter related to B.Tech. admissions 2025 covered by the Rules and Regulations contained
herein, decision of the Director of Admissions, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham will be final and binding
on the candidate.
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JURISDICTION:
Courts situated in Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu only will have jurisdiction over disputes, if any,
arising on the matter of application and/or admission to the courses covered in these Rules and
Regulations.
Directorate of Admissions
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham,
Amritanagar (PO), Ettimadai,
Coimbatore – 641112,
Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 044 – 46276066 [Toll Free]
Email : [email protected]
APPENDIX I
Sl. No. State Exam City Name
1 Andaman and Nicobar Islands PORT BLAIR
2 ANANTAPUR
3 EAST GODAVARI
4 ELURU
5 GUNTUR
6 KADAPA
7 KURNOOL
8 Andhra Pradesh NELLORE
9 ONGOLE
10 SRIKAKULAM
11 TIRUPATI
12 VIJAYAWADA
13 VISAKHAPATNAM
14 VIZIANAGARAM
15 Arunachal Pradesh ITANAGAR/NAHARLAGUN
16 Assam GUWAHATI
17 BHAGALPUR
Bihar
18 PATNA
19 BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH)
Chhattisgarh
20 RAIPUR
21 Delhi/New Delhi DELHI/NEW DELHI
22 Goa PANAJI
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23 AHMEDABAD
24 GANDHINAGAR
25 Gujarat RAJKOT
26 SURAT
27 VADODARA
28 FARIDABAD
Haryana
29 SONIPAT
30 Himachal Pradesh SHIMLA
31 Jammu and Kashmir JAMMU
32 BOKARO
33 Jharkhand JAMSHEDPUR
34 RANCHI
35 DAVANGERE
36 DHARWAD
37 GULBARGA/KALABURGI
38 HASSAN
39 HUBLI
40 KOLAR
41 MANDYA
42 Karnataka MANGALURU
43 MYSURU
44 TUMAKURU
45 UDUPPI/MANIPAL
46 BALLARI
47 BENGALURU
48 KODAGU
49 MADIKERI
50 RAICHUR
51 ALAPUZHA
52 AMRITAPURI(KOLLAM)
53 ERNAKULAM
54 KANNUR
55 KASARAGOD
56 Kerala & Mahe KOTTAYAM
57 KOZHIKODE
58 MALAPPURAM
59 PALAKKAD
60 PATHANAMTHITTA
61 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
62 THRISSUR
63 Madhya Pradesh BHOPAL
64 GWALIOR
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65 INDORE
66 JABALPUR
67 MUMBAI
Maharashtra
68 NAGPUR
69 PUNE
70 Meghalaya SHILLONG
71 Mizoram AIZAWL
72 Nagaland KOHIMA
73 BHUBANESHWAR
74 Odisha CUTTACK
75 KHORDHA
76 Puducherry PUDUCHERRY
77 AMRITSAR
78 Punjab CHANDIGARH
79 JALANDHAR
80 LUDHIANA
81 JAIPUR
82 JODHPUR
Rajasthan
83 KOTA
84 SIKAR
85 UDAIPUR
86 Sikkim GANGTOK
87 CHENNAI
88 COIMBATORE
89 CUDDALORE
90 DINDIGUL
91 ERODE
92 KANCHIPURAM
93 KANYAKUMARI/NAGERCOIL
94 Tamil Nadu & Puducherry KARUR
95 MADURAI
96 NAMAKKAL
97 SALEM
98 THANJAVUR
99 THOOTHUKKUDI
100 TIRUCHIRAPALLI
101 TIRUNELVELI
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102 TIRUPPUR
103 VELLORE
104 VIRUDHUNAGAR
105 CHENGALPATTU
106 HOSUR
107 OOTTY
108 THENI
109 THENKASI
110 THIRUVALLUR
111 HYDERABAD/SECUNDERABAD
112 KARIMNAGAR
113 KHAMMAM
114 MEHBUBNAGAR
115 Telangana NALGONDA
116 NIZAMABAD
117 SURYAPET
118 WARANGAL
119 RANGAREDDY
120 SANGAREDDY
121 Tripura AGARTALA
122 AGRA
123 ALLAHABAD/PRAYAGRAJ
124 BAREILLY
125 GHAZIABAD
126 GORAKHPUR
127 Uttar Pradesh KANPUR
128 LUCKNOW
129 MATHURA
130 MEERUT
131 NOIDA/GREATER NOIDA
132 VARANASI
133 Uttarakhand DEHRADUN
134 ASANSOL
135 West Bengal DURGAPUR
136 KOLKATA
137 SILIGURI
138 UAE DUBAI
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APPENDIX – II: SYLLABUS FOR AEEE 2025
MATHEMATICS
Unit 1: Sets, Relations and Functions: Sets and their representation: Union, intersection and
complement of sets and their algebraic properties; Power set; Relation, Type of relations,
equivalence relations, functions; one- one, into and onto functions, the composition of functions.
Unit 2: Complex Numbers: Complex numbers in the form a+ib and their representation on a plane.
Argand diagram. Algebra of complex numbers, Modulus and argument (or amplitude) of a complex
number, square root of a complex number. Cube roots of unity, triangle inequality.
Unit 3: Permutations and Combinations: Fundamental principle of counting; Permutation as an
arrangement and combination as selection, simple applications.
Unit 4: Binomial Theorem: Binomial theorem for positive integral indices. General and middle terms
in binomial expansions, simple applications.
Unit 5: Sequences and Series: Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Insertion of
Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic means between two given numbers. Relation between A.M.,
G.M. and H.M. Special series ∑n, ∑n2, ∑n3.Arithmetico-Geometric Series, Exponential and
Logarithmic Series.
Unit 6: Matrices and Determinants: Determinants and matrices of order two and three, Properties of
determinants. Evaluation of determinants. Addition and multiplication of matrices, adjoint and inverse
of matrix. Solution of simultaneous linear equations using determinants.
Unit 7: Quadratic Equations: Quadratic equations in real and complex number system and their
solutions. Relation between roots and coefficients, Nature of roots, Formation of quadratic equations
with given roots.
Unit 8: Trigonometry: Trigonometrical identities and equations. Inverse trigonometric functions and
their properties. Properties of triangles including centroid, incentre, circumcentre and orthocentre,
Solution of triangles. Heights and distances.
Unit 9: Measures Of Central Tendency and Dispersion: Calculation of Mean, Median and Mode of
grouped and ungrouped data, Calculation of standard deviation, variance and mean deviation for
grouped and ungrouped data.
Unit 10: Probability: Probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems of probability and
their applications; Conditional probability; Bayes’ theorem, Probability distribution of a random
variate; Binomial and Poisson distributions and their properties.
Unit 11: Differential Calculus: Polynomials, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential
functions; Graphs of simple functions, Limits, Continuity; Differentiation of the sum, difference,
product and quotient of two functions; Differentiation of trigonometric, inverse trigonometric,
logarithmic, exponential, composite and implicit functions; Derivatives of order upto two, Applications
of derivatives; Maxima and Minima of functions one variable, tangents and normals, Rolle’s and
Langrage’s Mean Value Theorems.
Unit 12: Integral Calculus: Integral as an anti-derivative. Fundamental integrals involving algebraic,
trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions; Integration by substitution, by parts and by
partial fractions; Integration using trigonometric identities; Integral as a limit of sum; Properties of
definite integrals. Evaluation of definite integral; Determining areas of the regions bounded by simple
curves.
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Unit 13: Differential Equations: Ordinary differential equations, their order and degree; Formation of
differential equation; Solutions of differential equations by the method of separation of variables;
Solution of Homogeneous and linear differential equations of first order.
Unit 14: Co-ordinate Geometry: Review of Cartesian system of rectangular co-ordinates in a plane,
distance formula, area of triangle, condition for the collinearity of three points, slope of a line, parallel
and perpendicular lines, intercepts of a line on the coordinate axes.
Unit 15: The Straight Line and Pair of Straight Lines: Various forms of equations of a line, intersection
of lines, angles between two lines, conditions for concurrence of three lines, distance of a point from a
line. Equations of internal and external bisectors of angles between two lines, equation of family lines
passing through the point of intersection of two lines, homogeneous equation of second degree in x
and y, angle between pair of lines through the origin, combined equation of the bisectors of the angles
between a pair of lines, condition for the general second degree equation to represent a pair of lines,
point of intersections and angles between two lines.
Unit 16: Circles and Family of Circles: Standard form of equation of a circle, general form of the
equation of a circle, its radius and centre, equation of a circle in the parametric form, equation of a
circle when the end points of a diameter are given, points of intersection of a line and circle with the
centre at the origin and condition for a line to be tangent, equation of a family of circles through the
intersection of two circles, condition for two intersecting circles to be orthogonal.
Unit 17: Conic Sections: Sections of cones, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and
hyperbola) in standard forms, conditions for y = mx+c to be a tangent and point(s) of tangency.
Unit 18: Vector Algebra: Vector and scalars, addition of two vectors, components of a vector in two
dimensions and three-dimensional space, scalar and vector products, scalar and vector triple product.
Application of vectors to plane geometry.
Unit 19: Three-Dimensional Geometry: Distance between two points. Direction cosines of a line
joining two points. Cartesian and vector equation of a line. Coplanar and skew lines. Shortest distance
between two lines. Cartesian and vector equation of a plane. Angle between (i) two lines (ii) two planes
(iii) a line and a plane. Distance of a point from a plane.
PHYSICS
Unit 1: Units and dimensions: Units for measurement, System of units, SI, Fundamental and derived
units, Dimensional analysis.
Unit 2: Kinematics: Uniform and non-uniform motion, average speed and instantaneous velocity,
uniformly accelerated motion, velocity- time, position-time graph, relations for uniformly accelerated
motion, Scalars and Vectors, Vector. Addition and subtraction, zero vector, scalar and vector products,
Unit Vector, Resolution of a Vector. Relative Velocity, Motion in a plane, Projectile Motion, Uniform
Circular Motion.
Unit 3: Mechanics: Motion in one-dimension, uniform and non-uniform motion, uniformly accelerated
motion; Scalars and Vectors, resolution of Vectors, vector properties. Motion in a plane, Projectile
motion, Uniform circular motion.
Newton’s laws of motion, conservation of linear momentum, Friction; Work-Energy theorem, kinetic
energy, potential energy, conservation of energy; elastic collision in one and two dimensions.
Center of mass of a system of particles, centre of mass of a rigid body, rotational motion and torque,
angular momentum and its conservation, moments of inertia for various geometries, parallel and
perpendicular axes theorem.
Universal law of gravitation, acceleration due to gravity, planetary motion, Kepler’s laws, Satellites,
gravitational potential and potential energy and escape velocity.
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Unit 4: Solids and Fluids
Solids: Elastic properties, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, rigidity modulus.
Liquids: Cohesion and adhesion; surface energy and surface tension; flow of fluids; Bernouli’s theorem
and applications; viscosity, Stoke’s law, terminal velocity
Unit 5: Oscillations and Waves: Oscillations: Oscillatory motion – periodic and non-periodic motion;
simple harmonic motion (SHM), angular SHM, linear harmonic oscillator – both horizontal and
vertical; combination of springs – series and parallel, simple pendulum; Expression of energy –
potential energy, kinetic energy and total energy; Graphical representation of SHM; Types of
oscillations – free, damped, maintained and forced oscillations and resonance.
Wave Motion: Properties of waves; Transverse and Longitudinal waves; Superposition of waves,
Progressive and Standing waves; Vibration of strings and air columns, beats, Doppler Effect.
Unit 6: Heat and Thermodynamics:Heat, work and temperature; Ideal gas laws; Specific heat capacity,
Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, Relationship between Cp and Cv for gases; Newton’s
law of cooling, black body, Kirchoff’s law, Stafan’s law and Wein’s law, thermodynamic equilibrium,
internal energy; Zeroth, first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes, Carnot
cycle, efficiency of heat engines, refrigerator
Electric charges and Fields: Electric Charge;
Unit 7: Electrostatics, Current Electricity and Magnetostatics
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, Applications of Gauss’s
Law.
Electrostatic potential and Capacitance: Electrostatic potential, Potential due to a point charge, electric
dipole, system of charges. Equipotential surfaces: Potential energy of a system of charges, potential
energy in an external field, Electrostatics of conductors, Dielectric and Polarization, Capacitors and
Capacitance, parallel plate capacitor, effect of dielectric on capacitance combination of capacitors,
energy stored in a capacitor, Van de Graaff Generator.
Current Electricity: Electric current, electric currents in conductors, Ohm’s law, drift of electrons and
the origin of Resistivity, 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
Rules, Wheatstone bridge, Meter bridge, potentiometer.
Heating effects of current: Electric power; concept of thermoelectricity – Seebeck effect and
thermocouple, chemical effect of current – Faraday’s laws of electrolysis.
Magnetic effects: Oersted’s experiment, BiotSavart’s law, magnetic field due to a straight wire, circular
loop and solenoid, force on a moving charge in a uniform magnetic field (Lorentz force), forces and
torques on a current carrying conductor in a magnetic field, force between current carrying wires,
moving coil galvanometer and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter.
Magneto statistics: Bar magnet, magnetic field, lines of force, torque on a bar magnet in a magnetic
field, earth’s magnetic field; para, dia, and ferro magnetism, magnetic induction and magnetic
susceptibility.
Unit 8: Electromagnetic Induction and Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic Induction: Induced e.
m. f: Magnetic flux, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s Law and Conservation of Energy, self and mutual
inductance.
Alternating Current: Impedance and reactance; power in AC circuits; AC voltage applied to resistor,
inductor, capacitor, LCR circuits and resonance, transformer and AC generator.
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Electromagnetic Waves: Electromagnetic waves characteristics, electromagnetic spectrum from
gamma to radio waves.
Unit 9: Kinetic Theory of Gases: Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas,
Kinetic theory of gases - assumptions, the concept of pressure. Kinetic energy and temperature: RMS
speed of gas molecules: Degrees of freedom. Law of equipartition of energy, applications to specific
heat capacities of gases; Mean free path. Avogadro's number.
Unit 10: Ray and Wave Optics: Ray Optics and optical instruments: Reflection and refraction of light
by plain spherical mirrors - Total Internal Reflection; optical fiber; deviation and dispersion of light by
a prism; lens formula; magnification and resolving power; microscope and telescope.
Wave Optics: Huygens principle: Wave nature of light, interference of light waves and Young’s
experiment, thin films, Newton’s rings, Diffraction – single slit, grating, Polarization and applications.
Unit 11: Modern Physics Dual nature of radiation and matter: De Broglie relation, Electron emission,
photoelectric effect, experimental study, Einstein’s photoelectric equation: Energy quantum of
radiation; particle nature of light, the photon, wave nature of matter.
Atoms: 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.
Nuclei: Atomic masses and composition of nucleus; size of the nucleus; mass-energy and nuclear
binding energy; nuclear force; radioactivity; nuclear energy
Semiconductor materials, devices and simple circuits: Energy bands in solids; classification of metals,
conductors and semiconductors; intrinsic semiconductor, extrinsic semiconductor, p-n junction,
semiconductor diode, junction diode as a rectifier, junction transistor, transistor as an amplifier.
CHEMISTRY
Unit 1: Basic Chemical calculations: Density - mole concept - empirical and molecular formula –
stoichiometry - volumetry, equivalent and molecular masses, percentage composition
Unit 2: Atomic structure & periodicity: Atomic models, sub-atomic particles, orbital shapes, Pauli’s
exclusion, Hund’s rule, Aufbau principle, de-Broglie relation, Heisenberg’s uncertainty, electronic
configuration and periodic properties.
Unit 3: Chemical bonding: Ionic bonding, lattice energy – Born-haber cycle, covalent bond - Fajan’s
Rule –VSEPR theory -- hybridization, valence bond and molecular orbital theory, coordinate, metallic
and hydrogen bonding
Unit 4: S-block and hydrogen: Hydrogen, isotopes, liquid hydrogen as fuel, alkali metals, oxides and
hydroxides, extraction and properties of lithium, sodium and potassium. Group 2 elements and their
properties.
Unit 5: P-block elements: Boron - borax, boranes, diboranes, Carbon - allotropes, oxides, carbides,
halides and sulphides of carbon group- silicon and silicates – silicones, Nitrogen – Fixation –
compounds of nitrogen- Phosphorous – allotropes and compounds. Oxygen - oxides and peroxide.
Sulphur – its compounds - inter-halogen compounds.
Unit 6: d and f block elements: d-block elements configuration and properties - transition elements,
chromium, copper, zinc, silver, interstitial compounds and alloys, f - block elements and extraction,
lanthanides and actinides
Unit 7: Solid state: Solids - amorphous and crystalline, classification of crystalline - unit cell, Miller
indices - packing efficiency, unit cell dimensions, crystal structure, ionic crystals, imperfections in
solids, electric and magnetic properties.
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Unit 8: Coordination compounds: Terminology in coordination- isomerism, Werner, VBT, CFT
theories – Bio- coordination compounds.
Unit 9: Gaseous State & Surface chemistry: Gaseous state and gas laws, deviation- van der Waal’s
constants – Joule-Thomson effect - liquefaction of gases, theory of catalysis, colloids and emulsions.
Unit 10: Colligative properties: Lowering of vapour pressure, Depression of freezing point, Elevation
in boiling point, Osmotic pressure, abnormality - dissociation and association
Unit 11: Electrochemistry: Faraday’s laws - specific, equivalent and molar conductances, Kohlraush’s
law and applications- electrode potentials - EMF, electrochemical and galvanic cells, Nernst equation,
batteries, fuel cells, corrosion and its prevention.
Unit 12: Thermodynamics: First and second law- internal energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy
changes– specific heats at constant pressure and constant volume – enthalpy of combustion, formation
and neutralization, Kirchoff law – Hess’s law - bond energy
Unit 13: Chemical and Ionic Equilibria: Law of chemical equilibrium, homogenous and heterogeneous
equilibrium, Le Chatlier’s principle, equilibrium constants, factors affecting- Ionic equilibrium,
ionization of acids and bases, buffer solutions, pH -solubility of sparingly soluble salts
Unit 14: Chemical kinetics: Order, molecularity, rate and rate constant – first and second order
reactions – temperature dependence, factors influencing rate of reaction, integrated rate equation,
collision theory of chemical reaction.
Unit 15: Basic Organic chemistry: Classification, functional groups, nomenclature and isomerism,
types of organic reactions, mechanism, purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis carbocation,
carbanion and free radical, electron displacement in covalent bond.
Unit 16: Hydrocarbons & Polymers: IUPAC nomenclature, alkanes –alkynes – aromatic hydrocarbons-
nomenclature, preparation, physical and chemical properties use. Polymerization – types, molecular
mass, biodegradable and commercial polymers.
Unit 17: Organic halogen compounds: Nature of C-X bond – preparation - properties and reactions of
alkyl and aryl halides- polyhalogen compounds - substitution and elimination – mechanism- Grignard
reagents.
Unit 18: Stereochemistry and Organic nitrogen compounds: Preparation – properties and uses of
Aliphatic and aromatic nitro compounds --aliphatic and aromatic amines, nitriles, Diazonium salts. –
1°, 2°, and 3° amines – distinction - Optical activity.
Unit 19: Organic functional groups – hydroxyl, carbonyl compounds and ethers: Nomenclature,
preparation, properties and uses of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, aliphatic carboxylic acids,
benzoic acid - salicylic acid.
Unit 20: Biomolecules and Environmental chemistry: Carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids - enzymes,
vitamins, and nucleic acids - lipids. Pollution. - air, water and soil - industrial waste, acid rain,
greenhouse effect, global warming, Strategies to control pollution.
ENGLISH
Articles, Synonyms, Antonyms, Preposition, Verbs.
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