APEdCET-2023

Conducted by Andhra University,

Vijayanagar Palace, Visakhapatnam-530017

on behalf of APSCHE, Mangalagiri, Guntur, AP.

https://cets.apsche.ap.gov.in

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
REGISTRATION OF APPLICATION

Registration Fee :
Rs. 450/- for SC/ST
APEdCET-2023
Rs.500/- for BC
Rs.650/- for OC

IMPORTANT DATES

DETAILS DATE
Date of issue of APEdCET-2023 Notifiation 22-03-2023 (Wednesday)
Date of Commencement of submission of Online
24-03-2023 (Friday)
application forms
Last date for submission of Applications without
23-04-2023 (Sunday)
Late fee
Last date for submission of Application with a Late fee
of Rs. 1000/- SCHEDULE OF AUEET-2022 02-05-2023 (Tuesday)
Registration
Correction anddata
of online Processing Fee : Rs.1200/-
already submitted by (Rs.1000/-03.05.2023
for SC / ST(Wednesday)
/ PH)
candidates to 06.05.2023 (Saturday)
Commencement of Submission
Last date for submission of online witha
of Application Applications
Late fee 22-05-2022
10-05-2023 (Wednesday)
of Rs. 2000/-
Last date for submission of online Applications 22-06-2022
Correction of online application data already submitted
11-05-2023 (Thursday)
Last
by Date for submission
the candidate of fee
with late online Applications with late fee of
of Rs.2000/-
26-06-2022
Rs.750/- 12-05-2023 (Friday)
Download of Hall Tickets
Downloading Hall-Tickets from website 20-05-202328-06-2022
(Saturday)
Date & Time of APEdCET-2023 9-00 am to 11-00 am
Date of Entrance Test (Tentative) 30-06-2022
Uploading Preliminary Key 24-05-2023 (Wednesday)
Date of Publication of Results (Tentative) 02-07-2022
10-00 AM
Commencement of Admission
Last date and Time process
of objections (Tentative)Key
in Preliminary 08-07-2022
26-05-2023(Friday) 5.00PM
Submission of Application is permitted through online mode only.Registration Fee is
non-Refundable.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES OF APEdCET-2023 :

A Common Entrance Test, designated as Education Common Entrance Test-2023 (APEdCET-2023)

will be conducted by the CONVENER, APEdCET-2023, Department of Education, Andhra
University, Vijayanagar Palace, Visakhapatnam-530017 on behalf of the Andhra Pradesh State
Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) for admission into B.Ed. Regular Course and B.Ed. Special
Education in the University /Government/ Aided and /Private Colleges of Education in Andhra
Pradesh for the Academic Year 2023-2024.
I. ELIGIBILITY TO APPEAR FOR APEdCET-2023:
Candidates satisfying the following requirements shall be eligible to appear for APEdCET-2023.
(i) The Candidates should be Indian Nationals.
(ii) The Candidates should satisfy Local/Non-Local status requirements as laid down in the Andhra
Pradesh Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Order 1974 as subsequently amended.
(iii) Educational Qualifications:
(a) Candidates should have passed/appearing for final year examinations of B.A./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Home
Science)/B.Com./ B.C.A./B.B.M./BE/B.Tech at the time of submitting the Application for
APEdCET-2023. Candidates are required to produce marks memo and pass certificate at the time of
admission.
(b) Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent CGPA either in the
Bachelor’s Degree i.e., B.A./B.Sc./B.Sc. (Home Science)/B.Com./B.C.A./B.B.M and or in the Post-
Graduate Degree in relevant subject or 5 years integrated course in the relevant subject of
methodology or any other qualification equivalent thereto. However the candidates belonging to all
other reserved categories S.C, S.T, B.C.(A/B/C/D/E), and physically handicapped should have
secured a minimum of 40% marks or equivalent CGPA in the qualifying examination.
Note: The candidates who passed B.E/B.Tech. (with minimum of 55% marks or equivalent
CGPA), with Mathematics, Physics are eligible for admission into the Course in Maths
Methodologies.
Age Limit: The candidates should have completed the age of 19 years on the 1st of Julyin the year in
which notification is issued. There shall be no maximum age limit.

II. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION FOR APEdCET-2023 :

The common entrance test will be of objective type (multiple choices) examination. Candidate
has to answer 150 questions in two hours time.
Part-A: General English - 25 questions for 25 marks
Part-B: 1) General Knowledge - 15 questions for 15 marks
2) Teaching Aptitude - 10 questions for 10 marks

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Part-C: Methodology: Candidate has to choose one of the following subjects. It consists of 100
questions for 100 marks.

1) Mathematics - 100 questions for 100marks

2) Physical Sciences - 100 questions for 100marks
(i) Physics - 50 questions for 50marks
(ii) Chemistry - 50 questions for 50marks
3) Biological Sciences - 100 questions for 100marks
(i) Botany - 50 questions for 50marks
(ii) Zoology - 50 questions for 50marks
4) Social Studies - 100 questions for 100marks
(i) Geography - 35 questions for 35marks
(ii) History - 30 questions for 30marks
(iii) Civics - 15 questions for 15marks
(iv) Economics - 20 questions for 20marks
5) English - 100 questions for 100marks
Note: Part - A and Part - B are common for all the candidates irrespective of Methodology
chosen in Part-C.
III. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE CHOICE OF SUBJECT UNDER PART-C:
(G.O.Ms.No. 92, Education (SE-Trg-I) Department, dated 16-11-2006 and the amendments
thereafter).
METHODOLOGY ELIGIBILITY:
1. Mathematics: Candidates with B.A/B.Sc. with Mathematics as one of the group subjects or
B.C.A. candidate’s with Mathematics at intermediate level as a group subject or B.E./B.Tech. with
Mathematics &Physics.

2. Physical Sciences: Candidates with B.Sc. who have studied Physics and Chemistry or Allied
Material Sciences (See Annexure-I) under Part-II group subjects or B.C.A. Candidates with Physical
Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) at intermediate level as group subjects.
3. Biological Sciences: Candidates with B.Sc./B.Sc.(Home Science) who have studied Botany and
Zoology or Allied Life Sciences (See Annexure-II) under Part-II group subjectsor B.C.A. candidates
with Biological Sciences at intermediate level as group subjects.
4. Social Studies: All candidates with B.A./B.Com./B.B.M. or B.C.A. candidates with Social
Sciences at intermediate level as group subjects.
5. English: Candidates with B.A Special English or M.A. English.

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IV. MEDIUM OF ENTRANCE TEST
The question paper will be in English and Telugu except for English methodology. However,
candidates opting to write the Entrance Test in Urdu medium will be provided with English / Urdu
paper.
V. CENTRES OF ENTRANCE TEST
The Common Entrance Test will be held at the following Centres:
S. Test Center S.
Test Center District Test Center District Test Center Location
No. Location No.
1 ANAKAPALLI Anakapalli 21 SRI POTTI Kavali
2 Anantapur 22 SRIRAMULU Nellore
ANANTAPUR NELLORE
3 Gooty
4 ANNAMAYYA Madanapalle 23 SRI SATHYA SAI Puttaparthi
5 BAPATLA Chirala 24 Srikakulam
SRIKAKULAM
6 CHITTOOR Chittoor 25 Tekkali
7 EAST GODAVARI Rajahmundry 26 Tirupati
8 ELURU Eluru 27 TIRUPATI Gudur
9 GUNTUR Guntur 28 Puttur
10 KAKINADA Kakinada 29 Gajuwaka
VISAKHAPATNAM
11 KONASEEMA Amalapuram 30 Visakhapatnam
12 Gudlavalleru 31 VIZIANAGARAM Vizianagaram
KRISHNA
13 Machilipatnam 32 Bhimavaram
14 Kurnool 33 WEST GODAVARI Narasapuram
KURNOOL
15 Yemmiganur 34 Tadepalligudem
16 NANDYAL Nandyal 35 Kadapa
YSR
17 NTR Vijayawada 36 Proddatur
18 PALNADU Narasaraopeta
19 Markapuram
PRAKASAM
20 Ongole

However, Convener reserves the right to allot candidates to any other center(s) in
unavoidable circumstances.
VI. QUALIFYING MARKS:
The qualifying marks in the Entrance Test for all candidates (except SC/ST) are 37 out oftotal
marks (i.e. 25%). For the candidates belonging to SC/ST communities, there will be no qualifying
marks for ranking. There will be no minimum qualifying marks for women in Physical
Sciences/Mathematics methodologies.
VII. RESULTS:
RANKING: Candidates will be ranked in each methodology in the order of merit on the basis
of marks obtained in APEdCET -2023 examination. Where there is a tie in total marks, Part-C marks
will be taken into account to decide relative ranking. In case of further tie, the marks obtained in
Part-A will be taken into account to decide relative ranking.
In case of candidates getting equal marks in each of the parts of the test, they shall be bracketed for
the purpose of award of rank. At the time of admission into the course, age shall be taken into
consideration for relative ranking among the bracketed candidates and the older candidates shall be
given priority.

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The rank obtained in APEdCET-2023 is valid for entry into B.Ed. course for the academic year
2023-2024 only.
VIII. RULES OF RESERVATION FOR ADMISSION:
1. Local Area-Wise Reservations:
(i) Admission to 85% of the seats in each methodology shall be reserved for the local candidates
and 15% of the seats shall be left unreserved as specified in the Andhra Pradesh
Educational Institutions (Regulations and Admissions) Order 1974 as amended in
G.O.P.No.646 Education (W) Department, dated: 10th July,1979.
(ii) The part of the State comprising the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam,
East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur and Prakasam shall be regarded as the Andhra
University-Local Area.
(iii) The part of the State comprising the districts of Anantapur, Kurnool, Chittoor, Kadapa and
Nellore shall be regarded as the Sri Venkateswara University-Local Area.
(iv) All the districts of Telangana shall be regarded as the Osmania University-local area (and Non-
Local to both AU area and SVU area).
(v) In respect of State-wide Institutions, i.e., Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visva Vidyalayam, Tirupati,
Dravidian University, Kuppam admission to 85% of seats, in each methodology shall be
reserved for the candidates belonging to the three local areas mentioned above and the balance
of 15% of seats shall be left for the open competition.
2. The Local Candidate:
(A) A candidate for admission shall be regarded as a local candidate in relation to local area:
i) If he/she has studied in an Educational Institution or Educational Institutions in such local area
for a period of not less than four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in
which he/she appeared or as the case may be first appeared in the relevant qualifying
examination.
ii) Where, during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years, ending with the
academic year in which he/she appeared or as the case may be first case may be first appeared
for the relevant qualifying examination, he/she has not studied in Educational Institutions, if
he/she resided in the local area for a period of not less than four yearsimmediately preceding
the date of commencement of the relevant qualifying examination in which he/she appeared or
as the case may be first appeared.
(B) A candidate for admission to the course who is not regarded as local candidate under clause (A) in
relation to any local area shall be as local candidate.
(a) If he/she has studied in educational institutions in the state for a period of not less than seven
consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he/she appeared or as the
case may be first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination, be regarded as local
candidate in relation to:
(i) Such local area where he/she has studied for the maximum period out of said period of seven
years OR
(i) Where the period of his/her studies in two or more local areas are equal, such local area where
he/she has studied last in such equal periods OR
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(b) If during the whole or any part of seven consecutive academic years, ending with the academic
year in which he/she appeared or as the case may be first appeared for the relevant qualifying
examination, he/she has not studied in the educational institutions in any local area but has resided in
the State during the whole of the said period of seven years, be regarded as a local candidate in
relation to:
(i) Such local area where he/she has resided for the maximum period of the said period of seven years.
OR
(i) Where the periods of his/her residence in two or more local areas are equal, such local areawhere
he/she resides last in such equal periods.
(C)The following categories of candidates are eligible to apply for admission to the remaining 15% of
unreserved seats.
(i) All the candidates eligible to be declared as local candidates.
(ii) Candidates who have resided in the State for a total period of ten years excluding periods of
study outside the State.
(iii) Candidates either of whose parents is in the employment of this State or Central Government,
Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and similar other quasi- public institutions
within the State at the time of submitting the application.
(iv) Candidates who are spouses of those in the employment of the State or Central Government,
Public Sector Corporations, Local Bodies, Universities and Educational Institutions recognized by the
Government or University OR other competent authority and similar quasi Government institutions
within the State.
(D) If a local candidate in respect of local area is not available to fill any seat reserved or allocated in
favour of a local candidate in respect of that local area, such seat shall be filled in as if it has been
un-reserved.
Note: For details see the Andhra Pradesh Education Institutions (Regulations andAdmissions) Order,
1974 as amended in G.O.P. No. 646, Edn.(W).
IX. SUBMISSION OF FILLED IN APPLICATIONS THROUGH ONLINE:
Applications should be submitted through online only.
Fee once paid will not be refunded.
REFER USER MANUAL FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
X. GENERAL INFORMATION /INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The Convener or/and the Common Entrance Test Committee reserve the right to reject the
application of a candidate at any stage, if. a) The application is incomplete. b) The candidate fails to
satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions. c) False or incorrect information is furnished.
2. Candidate shall with utmost precaution chose the methodology subject under PART- C of the
question paper attempted based on the subjects he/she has studied at degree or post graduate
level as the case may be. Convener, APEdCET-2023 is not responsible for wrong selection of
the methodology subject to be attempted under PART-C of the entrance test.

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3. Any change whatsoever, including that of caste/community status or category, shall not be
permitted to be made in the filled in application once it is submitted to the Convener. No
correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
4. The Convener is not responsible for the non-submission of application by the notified date and time
for any reason what so ever.
5. The Candidate should preserve the hall ticket to produce it at the time of test and later at the time
of entry into the course.
6. Applicants should download hall tickets from website https://sche.ap.gov.in/edcetonly.
7. The appearance at APEdCET-2023 does not entitle any candidate to be considered for entry into the
course automatically.
8. The rank obtained with the benefit of relaxation of minimum qualifying marks at the
APEdCET-2023 by any candidate, claiming to belong to SC/ST category, will be cancelled in case
the claim is found to be invalid later or at any point of time.
9. The selection of candidates and allotment to colleges will be on the basis of rank obtained
methodology wise at the Common Entrance Test and other conditions laid down.
10. Candidate will not be permitted into the examination hall after the scheduled time on the date of
entrance test.
11. In any litigation, the party to be impleaded shall be the Convener of the APEdCET-2023 only and
this shall be subject to the jurisdiction of High Court of A.P.
12. Candidates are advised to practice the mock tests placed in the website and familiarize with the
mode of attempting the online test.

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 SYLLABUS FOR APEd.CET-2023:

COVERING THE DEGREE SUBJECTS (B.A., B.Com. B.Sc.) CBCS

Syllabus for the subjects under Part-A, Part-B and Part-C of APEd.CET-2023:
PART-A: GENERAL ENGLISH
1. Reading Comprehension.
2. Correction of Sentences, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Spelling.
3. Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms.
4. Transformation of Sentences - Simple, Compound and Complex. Voices, Direct Speech and Indirect
Speech.

PART-B: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE & TEACHING APTITUDE

1. Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general knowledge of the
environment around him and its application to society.
2. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of every day
observation and experience in their scientific outlook as is expected of an educated person.
3. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring Countries especially
pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, Ecology, Economics, General Policy and Scientific
Research.
4. Teaching requires certain characteristics like ability to communicate, ability to deal with Children,
ability to recognize individual differences etc., apart from analytical thinking and general intelligence.
One who has these characteristics will be able to become a good teacher after training. Questions
relating to these aspects will be included to test one’s teaching aptitude.
PART-C: One of the following subjects to be opted:
1. Mathematics (MS)
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS:
Differential Equations of first order and first degree: Linear Differential Equations; Differential
equations reducible to linear form; Exact differential equations; Integrating factors; Change of
variables. Orthogonal Trajectories.
Differential Equations of first order but not of the first degree: Equations solvable for ; Equations
solvable for ; Equations solvable for ; Equations that do not contain (or ); Equations
homogeneous in and ; Equations of the first degree in and – Clairaut’s Equation.
Higher order linear differential equations: Solution of homogeneous linear differential equations of
order with constant coefficients; Solution of the non-homogeneous linear differential equations with
constant coefficients by means of polynomial operators. General Solution of . General
Solution of when is a function of , is expressed as partial fractions.
P.I of when .
P.I. of when is or
P.I. of when .
P.I. of when , where is a function of .
P.I. of when , where V is a function of .
P.I. of when , where V is a function of .

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Higher order linear differential equations: Method of variation of parameters; Linear differential
Equations with non-constant coefficients; The Cauchy-Euler Equation, Legendre's linear equations,
miscellaneous differential equations.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL ANALYTICAL SOLID GEOMETRY:
The Plane: Equation of plane in terms of its intercepts on the axis, Equations of the plane through the
given points, Length of the perpendicular from a given point to a given plane, Bisectors of angles
between two planes, Combined equation of two planes, Orthogonal projection on a plane.
The Line: Equation of a line; Angle between a line and a plane; The condition that a given line may
lie in a given plane; The condition that two given lines are coplanar; Number of arbitrary constants in
the equations of straight line; Sets of conditions which determine a line; The shortest distance between
two lines; The length and equations of the line of shortest distance between two straight lines; Length
of the perpendicular from a given point to a given line.
The Sphere: Definition and equation of the sphere; Equation of the sphere through four given points;
Plane sections of a sphere; Intersection of two spheres; Equation of a circle; Sphere through a given
circle; Intersection of a sphere and a line; Power of a point; Tangent plane; Plane of contact; Polar
plane; Pole of a Plane; Conjugate points; Conjugate planes;Angle of intersection of two spheres;
Conditions for two spheres to be orthogonal; Radical plane; Coaxial system of spheres; Simplified
from of the equation of two spheres.
Cones: Definitions of a cone; vertex; guiding curve; generators; Equation of the cone with a given
vertex and guiding curve; equations of cones with vertex at origin are homogenous; Condition that the
general equation of the second degree should represent a cone;Enveloping cone of a sphere; right
circular cone: equation of the right circular cone with a given vertex, axis and semi vertical angle:
Condition that a cone may have three mutually perpendicular generators; intersection of a line and a
quadric cone; Tangent lines and tangent plane at a point; Condition that a plane may touch a cone;
Reciprocal cones; Intersection of two cones with a common vertex.
ABSTRACT ALGEBRA:
Groups: Binary Operation – Algebraic structure – semi group-monoid – Group definition and
elementary properties Finite and Infinite groups – examples – order of a group, Composition tables
with examples.
Subgroups: Complex Definition – Multiplication of two complexes Inverse of a complex-Subgroup
definition- examples-criterion for a complex to be a subgroups. Criterion for the product of two
subgroups to be a subgroup-union and Intersection of subgroups.
Co-sets and Lagrange’s Theorem: Cosets Definition – properties of Cosets–Index of a subgroups of
a finite groups–Lagrange’s Theorem.
Normal subgroups: Definition of normal subgroup – proper and improper normal subgroup–
Hamilton group – criterion for a subgroup to be a normal subgroup – intersection of two normal
subgroups – Sub group of index 2 is a normal sub group –quotient group – criteria for the existence of
a quotient group.
Homomorphism: Definition of homomorphism – Image of homomorphism elementary properties of
homomorphism – Isomorphism – automorphism definitions and elementary properties–kernel of a
homomorphism – fundamental theorem on Homomorphism and applications.
Permutations and Cyclic groups: Definition of permutation – permutation multiplication – Inverse of
a permutation – cyclic permutations – transposition – even and odd permutations – Cayley’s theorem.
Definition of cyclic group – elementary properties – classification of cyclic groups.

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Rings: Definition of Ring and basic properties, Boolean Rings, divisors of zero andcancellation laws
Rings, Integral Domains, Division Ring and Fields, The characteristic of a ring - The characteristic of
an Integral Domain, The characteristic of a Field. Sub Rings, Ideals
REAL ANALYSIS:
Real Numbers: The algebraic and order properties of R, Absolute value and Real line, Completeness
property of R, Applications of supremum property; intervals.
Real Sequences: Sequences and their limits, Range and Boundedness of Sequences, Limit of a
sequence and Convergent sequence. The Cauchy’s criterion, properly divergent sequences, Monotone
sequences, Necessary and Sufficient condition for Convergence of Monotone Sequence, Limit Point of
Sequence, Subsequence’s and the Bolzano-weierstrass theorem – Cauchy Sequences – Cauchy’s
general principle of convergence theorem.
Infinitie Series: Series: Introduction to series, convergence of series. Cauchy’s general principle of
convergence for series tests for convergence of series, Series of Non-Negative Terms. P-test, Cauchy’s
nth root test or Root Test, D’-Alembert’s’ Test or Ratio Test, Alternating Series – Leibnitz Test.
Absolute convergence and conditional convergence.
Continuity: Limits: Real valued Functions, Boundedness of a function, Limits of functions. Some
extensions of the limit concept, Infinite Limits. Limits at infinity. (No question is to be set from this
portion).
Continuous functions: Continuous functions, Combinations of continuous functions, Continuous
Functions on intervals, uniform continuity.
Differentiation and Mean Value Theorems: The derivability of a function, on an interval, at a point,
Derivability and continuity of a function, Graphical meaning of the Derivative, Mean value Theorems;
Rolle’s Theorem, Lagrange’s Theorem, Cauchy’s Mean value Theorem.
Riemann Integration: Riemann Integral, Riemann integral functions, Darboux theorem. Necessary
and sufficient condition for R – integrability, Properties of integrable functions, Fundamental theorem
of integral calculus, integral as the limit of a sum, Mean value Theorems.
LINEAR ALGEBRA:
Vector Spaces:Vector Spaces, General properties of vector spaces, n-dimensional Vectors, addition
and scalar multiplication of Vectors, internal and external composition, Null space, Vector subspaces,
Algebra of subspaces, Linear Sum of two subspaces, linear combination of Vectors, Linear span
Linear independence and Linear dependence of Vectors.Basis of Vector space, Finite dimensional
Vector spaces, basis extension, co-ordinates, Dimension of a Vector space, Dimension of a subspace,
Quotient space and Dimension of Quotient space.
Linear Transformations: Linear transformations, linear operators, Properties of L.T, sum and
product of LTs, Algebra of Linear Operators, Range and null space of linear transformation, Rank and
Nullity of linear transformations – Rank – Nullity Theorem.
Matrix: Matrices, Elementary Properties of Matrices, Inverse Matrices, Rank of Matrix, Linear
Equations, Characteristic equations, Characteristic Values & Vectors of square matrix, Cayley –
Hamilton Theorem.
Inner product space: Inner product spaces, Euclidean and unitary spaces, Norm or length of a Vector,
Schwartz inequality, Triangle Inequality, Parallelogram law, Orthogonality, Orthonormal set, complete
orthonormal set, Gram – Schmidt orthogonalisation process. Bessel’s inequality and Parseval’s
Identity.

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2. Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry) (PS)
PHYSICS:
MECHANICS, WAVES AND OSCILLATIONS:
Mechanics of Particles: Review of Newton’s Laws of Motion, Motion of variable mass system,
Motion of a rocket, Multistage rocket, Concept of impact parameter, scattering cross-section,
Rutherford scattering-Derivation.
Mechanics of Rigid bodies: Rigid body, rotational kinematic relations, Equation of motion for a
rotating body, Angular momentum and Moment of inertia tensor, Euler equations, Precession of a
spinning top, Gyroscope, Precession of atom and nucleus in magnetic field, Precession of the
equinoxes.
Motion in a Central Force Field: Central forces, definition and examples, characteristics of central
forces, conservative nature of central forces, Equation of motion under a central force, Kepler’s laws
of planetary motion- Proofs, Motion of satellites, Basic idea of Global Positioning System (GPS),
weightlessness, Physiological effects of astronauts.
Relativistic Mechanics: Introduction to relativity, Frames of reference, Galilean transformations,
absolute frames, Michelson-Morley experiment, negative result, Postulates of Special theory of
relativity, Lorentz transformation, time dilation, length contraction, variation of mass with velocity,
Einstein’s mass-energy relation.
Undamped, Damped and Forced oscillations: Simple harmonic oscillator and solution of the
differential equation, Damped harmonic oscillator, Forced harmonic oscillator – Their differential
equations and solutions, Resonance, Logarithmic decrement, Relaxation time and Quality factor.
Coupled oscillations: Coupled Oscillators-Introduction, Two coupled oscillators, Normal coordinates
and Normal modes- N-coupled oscillators and wave equation.
Vibrating Strings: Transverse wave propagation along a stretched string, General solution of wave
equation and its significance, Modes of vibration of stretched string clamped at ends, Overtones and
Harmonics, Melde’s strings.
Ultrasonics: Ultrasonics, General Properties of ultrasonic waves, Production of ultrasonics by
piezoelectric and magnetostriction methods, Detection of ultrasonics, Applications of ultrasonic
waves, SONAR.
WAVE OPTICS:
Interference of light: Introduction, Conditions for interference of light, Interference of light by
division of wave front and amplitude, Phase change on reflection-Stokes’ treatment, Lloyd’s single
mirror, Interference in thin films: Plane parallel and wedge-shaped films, colours in thin films,
Newton’s rings in reflected light-Theory and experiment, Determination of wavelength of
monochromatic light, Michelson interferometer and determination of wavelength.
Diffraction of light: Introduction, Types of diffraction: Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffractions,
Distinction between Fresnel and Fraunhoffer diffraction, Fraunhoffer diffraction at a single slit, Plane
diffraction grating, Determination of wavelength of light using diffraction grating, Resolving power of
grating, Fresnel’s half period zones, Explanation of rectilinear propagation of light, Zone plate,
comparison of zone plate with convex lens.
Polarisation of light: Polarized light: Methods of production of plane polarized light, Double
refraction, Brewster’s law, Malus law, Nicol prism, Nicol prism as polarizer and analyzer, Quarter
wave plate, Half wave plate, Plane, Circularly and Elliptically polarized light-Production and

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detection, Optical activity, Laurent’s half shade polarimeter: determination of specific rotation, Basic
principle of LCDs.
Aberrations and Fibre Optics: Monochromatic aberrations, Spherical aberration, Methods of
minimizing spherical aberration, Coma, Astigmatism and Curvature of field, Distortion; Chromatic
aberration-the achromatic doublet; Achromatism for two lenses (i) in contact and (ii) separated by a
distance.
Introduction to Fibers, different types of fibers, rays and modes in an optical fiber, Principles of fiber
communication (qualitative treatment only), Advantages of fiber optic communication.
Lasers and Holography: Lasers: Introduction, Spontaneous emission, stimulated emission,
Population Inversion, Laser principle, Einstein coefficients, Types of lasers-He-Ne laser, Ruby laser,
Applications of lasers; Holography: Basic principle of holography, Applications of holography.
HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS:
Kinetic Theory of gases: Kinetic Theory of gases-Introduction, Maxwell's law of distribution of
molecular velocities (qualitative treatment only) and its experimental verification, Mean free path,
Degrees of freedom, Principle of equipartition of energy (Qualitative ideas only), Transport
phenomenon in ideal gases: viscosity, Thermal conductivity and diffusion of gases.
Thermodynamics: Introduction- Isothermal and Adiabatic processes, Reversible and irreversible
processes, Carnot’s engine and its efficiency, Carnot’s theorem, Thermodynamic scale of temperature
and its identity with perfect gas scale, Second law of thermodynamics: Kelvin’s and Clausius
statements, Principle of refrigeration, Entropy, Physical significance, Change in entropy in reversible
and irreversible processes; Entropy and disorder-Entropy of Universe; Temperature-Entropy (T-S)
diagram and its uses ; change of entropy when ice changes into steam.
Thermodynamic Potentials and Maxwell’s equations: Thermodynamic Potentials-Internal Energy,
Enthalpy, Helmholtz Free Energy, Gibb’s Free Energy and their significance, Derivation of Maxwell’s
thermodynamic relations from thermodynamic potentials, Applications to (i) Clausius-Clayperon’s
equation (ii) Value of CP-CV (iii) Value of CP/CV (iv) Joule-Kelvin coefficient for ideal and Van der
Waals’ gases.
Low temperature Physics: Methods for producing very low temperatures, Joule Kelvin effect, Porous
plug experiment, Joule expansion, Distinction between adiabatic and Joule Thomson expansion,
Expression for Joule Thomson cooling, Liquefaction of air by Linde’s method, Production of low
temperatures by adiabatic demagnetization (qualitative), Practical applications of substances at low
temperatures.
Quantum theory of radiation: Blackbody and its spectral energy distribution of black body radiation,
Kirchoff’s law, Wein’s displacement law, Stefan-Boltzmann’s law and Rayleigh-Jean’s law (No
derivations), Planck’s law of black body radiation-Derivation, Deduction of Wein’s law and Rayleigh-
Jean’s law from Planck’s law, Solar constant and its determination using Angstrom pyroheliometer,
Estimation of surface temperature of Sun.
ELECTRICITY, MAGNETISM AND ELECTRONICS:
Electrostatics: Gauss’s Law-Statement and its proof, Electric field intensity due to (i) uniformly
charged solid sphere and (ii) an infinite conducting sheet of charge, Deduction of Coulomb’s law from
Gauss law, Electrical potential–Equipotential surfaces, Potential due to a (i) dipole (ii)uniformly
charged sphere.
Dielectrics: Dielectrics-Polar and Non-polar dielectrics- Effect of electric field on dielectrics,
Dielectric strength, Capacitance of a parallel plate condenser with dielectric slab between the plates,

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Electric displacement D, electric polarization P, Relation between D, E and P, Dielectric constant and
electric susceptibility.
Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart’s law and its applications: (i) circular loop and (ii) solenoid, Divergence
and curl of magnetic field, Ampere’s Circuital Law and its application to Solenoid, Hall effect,
determination of Hall coefficient and applications.
Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s laws of electromagnetic induction, Lenz’s law, Self-induction
and Mutual induction, Self-inductance of a long solenoid, Mutual inductance of two coils, Energy
stored in magnetic field, Eddy currents and Electromagnetic damping.
Alternating currents: Alternating current - Relation between current and voltage in LR and CR
circuits, Phasor and Vector diagrams, LCR series and parallel resonant circuit, Q –factor, Power in ac
circuits, Power factor.
Electromagnetic waves-Maxwell’s equations: Idea of displacement current, Maxwell’s Equations-
Derivation, Maxwell’s wave equation (with derivation), Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves,
Poynting theorem (Statement and proof).
Basic Electronic devices: PN junction diode, Zener diode and Light Emitting Diode (LED) and their
I-V characteristics, Zener diode as a regulator- Transistors and its operation, CB, CE and CC
configurations, Input and output characteristics of a transistor in CE mode, Relation between alpha,
beta and gamma; Hybrid parameters, Determination of hybrid parameters from transistor
characteristics; Transistor as an amplifier.
Digital Electronics: Number systems, Conversion of binary to decimal system and vice versa, Binary
addition & Binary subtraction (1’s and 2’s complement methods), Laws of Boolean algebra,
DeMorgan’s Laws-Statements and Proofs, Basic logic gates, NAND and NOR as universal gates,
Exclusive-OR gate, Half adder and Full adder circuits.
MODERN PHYSICS:
Atomic and Molecular Physics: Vector atom model and Stern-Gerlach experiment, Quantum
numbers associated with it, Angular momentum of the atom, Coupling schemes, Spectral terms and
spectral notations, Selection rules, Intensity rules, Fine structure of Sodium D-lines, Zeeman effect,
Experimental arrangement to study Zeeman effect; Raman effect, Characteristics of Raman effect,
Experimental arrangement to study Raman effect, Quantum theory of Raman effect, Applications of
Raman effect.
Matter waves &Uncertainty Principle: Matter waves, de Broglie’s hypothesis, Wave length of
matter waves, Properties of matter waves, Davisson and Germer’s experiment, Phase and group
velocities, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle for position and momentum& energy and time,
Illustration of uncertainty principle using diffraction of beam of electrons (Diffraction by a single slit)
and photons (Gamma ray microscope), Bohr’s principle of complementarity.
Quantum (Wave) Mechanics: Basic postulates of quantum mechanics, Schrodinger time independent
and time dependent wave equations-Derivations, Physical interpretation of wave function, Eigen
functions, Eigen values, Application of Schrodinger wave equation to (i) one dimensional potential
box of infinite height (Infinite Potential Well) and (ii) one dimensional harmonic oscillator.
Nuclear Physics:
Nuclear Structure: General Properties of Nuclei, Mass defect, Binding energy; Nuclear forces:
Characteristics of nuclear forces- Yukawa’s meson theory; Nuclear Models: Liquid drop model, The
Shell model, Magic numbers; Nuclear Radiation detectors: G.M. Counter, Cloud chamber, Solid State
detector; Elementary Particles: Elementary Particles and their classification.

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Nano materials: Nanomaterials – Introduction, Electron confinement, Size effect, Surface to volume
ratio, Classification of nano materials– (0D, 1D, 2D); Quantum dots, Nano wires, Fullerene, CNT,
Graphene (Mention of structures and properties), Distinct properties of nano materials (Mention-
mechanical, optical, electrical, and magnetic properties); Mention of applications of nano materials:
(Fuel cells, Phosphors for HD TV, Next Generation Computer chips, elimination of pollutants,
sensors).
Superconductivity: Introduction to Superconductivity, Experimental results-critical temperature,
critical magnetic field, Meissner effect, Isotope effect, Type I and Type II superconductors, BCS
theory (elementary ideas only), Applications of superconductors.
CHEMISTRY:
INORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY:
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: Chemistry of p-block elements
Group 13: Preparation & structure of Diborane, Borazine
Group 14: Preparation, classification and uses of silicones
Group 15: Preparation & structures of Phosphonitrilic halides {(PNCl2)n where n=3, 4
Group 16: Oxides and Oxoacids of Sulphur (structures only)
Group 17: Pseudohalogens, Structures of Interhalogen compounds.
Chemistry of d-block elements: Characteristics of d-block elements with special reference to
electronic configuration, variable valence, magnetic properties, catalytic properties and ability to form
complexes. Stability of various oxidation states.
Chemistry of f-block elements: Chemistry of lanthanides - electronic structure, oxidation states,
lanthanide contraction, consequences of lanthanide contraction, magnetic properties. Chemistry of
actinides - electronic configuration, oxidation states, actinide contraction, comparison of lanthanides
and actinides.
Theories of bonding in metals: Valence bond theory and Free electron theory, explanation of thermal
and electrical conductivity of metals based on these theories, Band theory- formation of bands,
explanation of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Solid state: Symmetry in crystals. Law of constancy of interfacial angles. The law of rationality of
indices. The law of symmetry. Miller indices, Definition of lattice point, space lattice, unit cell.
Bravais lattices and crystal systems. X-ray diffraction and crystal structure. Bragg's law. Powder
method. Defects in crystals. Stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric defects.
Gaseous state: van der Waal's equation of state. Andrew's isotherms of carbon dioxide, continuity of
state. Critical phenomena. Relationship between critical constants and vander Waal's constants. Lawof
corresponding states. Joule- Thomson effect. Inversion temperature.
Liquid state: Liquid crystals, mesomorphic state. Differences between liquid crystal and solid/liquid.
Classification of liquid crystals into Smectic and Nematic. Application of liquid crystals as LCD
devices.
SOLUTIONS, IONIC EQUILIBRIUM & DILUTE SOLUTIONS
Solutions: Azeotropes- HCl-H2O system and ethanol-water system. Partially miscible liquids-phenol-
water system. Critical solution temperature (CST), Effect of impurity on consulate temperature.
Immiscible liquids and steam distillation. Nernst distribution law. Calculation of the partition
coefficient. Applications of distribution law.

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Ionic equilibrium: Ionic product, common ion effect, solubility and solubility product. Calculations
based on solubility product.

Dilute solutions: Colligative properties- RLVP, Osmotic pressure, Elevation in boing point and
depression in freezing point. Experimental methods for the determination of molar mass of a non-
volatile solute using osmotic pressure, Elevation in boiling point and depression in freezing point.
Abnormal colligative properties. Van't Hoff factor.
ORGANIC & GENERAL CHEMISTRY:
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Recapitulation of Basics of Organic Chemistry
Carbon-Carbon sigma bonds (Alkanes and Cycloalkanes): General methods of preparation of
alkanes- Wurtz and Wurtz-Fittig reaction, Corey House synthesis, physical and chemical properties of
alkanes, Isomerism and its effect on properties, Free radical substitutions; Halogenations, concept of
relative reactivity v/s selectivity. Conformational analysis of alkanes (Conformations, relative stability
and energy diagrams of Ethane, Propane and butane) General molecular formulae of cycloalkanes and
relative stability, Baeyer strain theory, Cyclohexane conformations with energy diagram,
Conformations of monosubstituted cyclohexane.
Carbon-Carbon pi Bonds (Alkenes and Alkynes): General methods of preparation, physical and
chemical properties. Mechanism of E1, E2, E1 cb reactions, Saytzeff and Hofmann eliminations,
Electrophilic Additions, mechanism (Markovnikov/Anti Markovnikov addition) with suitable
examples, syn and anti-addition; additionofH2,X2, HX. Oxymercuration, demercuration,
hydroboration-oxidation, ozonolysis, hydroxylation, Diels Alderreaction,1,2- and1,4-addition reactions
in conjugated dienes. Reactions of alkynes; acidity, electrophilic and nucleophilic additions, hydration
to form carbonyl compounds, Alkylation of terminal alkynes.
Benzene and its reactivity: Concept of aromaticity, Huckel's rule - application to Benzenoid
(Benzene, Naphthalene) and Non - Benzenoid compounds (cyclopropenyl cation, cyclopentadienyl
anion and tropylium cation) Reactions - General mechanism of electrophilic aromatic substitution,
mechanism of nitration, Friedel- Craft's alkylation and acylation. Orientation of aromatic substitution -
ortho, para and meta directing groups. Ring activating and deactivating groups with examples
(Electronic interpretation of various groups like NO2 and Phenolic).
Orientation of
i. Amino, methoxy and methyl groups
ii. Carboxy, nitro, nitrile, carbonyl and sulfonic acid groups
iii. Halogens (Explanation by taking minimum of one example from each type)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
Surface chemistry and chemical bonding Surface chemistry
Colloids- Coagulation of colloids- Hardy-Schulze rule. Stability of colloids, Protection of Colloids,
Gold number.
Adsorption-Physical and chemical adsorption, Langmuir adsorption isotherm, applications of
adsorption.
Chemical Bonding: Valence bond theory, hybridization, VB theory as applied to ClF3, Ni(CO)4,
Molecular orbital theory -LCAO method, construction of M.O. diagrams for homo-nuclear and hetero-
nuclear diatomic molecules(N2,O2,CO and NO).
HSAB: Pearson’s concept, HSAB principle & its importance, bonding in Hard-Hard and Soft-Soft
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Stereochemistry of carbon compounds
Molecular representations- Wedge, Fischer, Newman and Saw-Horse formulae. Optical isomerism:
Optical activity- wave nature of light, plane polarised light, optical rotation and specific rotation.
Chiral molecules- definition and criteria (Symmetry elements)- Definition of enantiomers and
diastereomers – Explanation of optical isomerism with examples- Glyceraldehyde, Lactic acid,
Alanine, Tartaric acid, 2,3-dibromopentane. D,L, R,S and E,Z- configuration with examples.
Definition of Racemic mixture – Resolution of racemic mixtures (any 3 techniques)
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY & SPECTROSCOPY:
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Chemistry of Halogenated Hydrocarbons: Alkyl Halides: Methods of preparation and properties,
nucleophilic substitution reactions– SN1, SN2 and SNi mechanisms with stereo chemical aspects and
effect of solvent etc.; nucleophilic substitution vs. elimination, Williamson’s synthesis. Aryl Halides:
Preparation (including preparation from diazonium salts) and properties, nucleophilic aromatic
substitution; SN Ar, Benzyne mechanism. Relative reactivity of alkyl, allyl, benzyl, vinyl and aryl
halides towards nucleophilic substitution reactions.
Alcohols & Phenols: Alcohols: preparation, properties and relative reactivity of 1°, 2°, 3° alcohols,
Bouvet Blanc Reduction; Oxidation Of Diols By Periodic Acid Andlead Tetraacetate, Pinacol-
Pinacolone Rearrangement;
Phenols: Preparation And Properties; Acidity And Factors Affecting It, Ring substitution reactions,
Reimer–Tiemann and Kolbe’s–Schmidt Reactions, Fries and Claisen Rearrangement with mechanism;
Carbonyl Compounds: Structure, reactivity, preparation and properties; Nucleophilic Addition,
Nucleophilic Addition-elimination reactions with ammonia derivatives Mechanisms of Aldol and
Benzoin Condensation, Claisan-Schmidt, Perkin, Cannizzaro and Wittig reaction, Beckmann Haloform
Reaction And Baeyer Villiger oxidation, α- substitution reactions, oxidations and reductions
(Clemmensen, wolf –kishner, with LiAlH4 &NaBH4). Addition Reactions Of α, β-unsaturated
carbonyl compounds: Michael Addition. Active Methylene Compounds: Keto-enol tautomerism.
Preparation And Synthetic Applications Diethyl malonate and ethyl acetoacetate.
Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives: General methods of preparation, physical properties and
reactions of monocarboxylic acids, effect of substituent acidic strength. Typical reactions of
icarboxylic acids, hydroxy acids and unsaturated acids. Preparation And Reactions Of Acid Chlorides,
anhydrides, esters and amides; Comparative study of nucleophilic substitution at acyl group-
Mechanism of acidic and alkaline hydrolysis of esters, Claisen Condensation, Reformatsky reactions
and Curtius Rearrangement Reactions involving H, OH and COOH groups- salt formation, anhydride
formation, acid chloride formation, amide formation and esterification (mechanism). Degradation of
carboxylic acids by Huns-Diecker reaction, decarboxylation by Schimdt reaction, Arndt- Eistert
synthesis, halogenation by Hell- Volhard- Zelinsky reaction.

SPECTROSCOPY
Molecular Spectroscopy: Interaction of electromagneticradiation with molecules and various types of
spectra;
Rotation spectroscopy: Selection rules, intensities of spectral lines, determination of bond lengths of
diatomic and linear triatomic molecules, isotopic substitution.
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Vibrational Spectroscopy: Classical Equation Of Vibration, computation of force constant, Harmonic
and anharmonic oscillator, Morse Potential curve, vibrational degrees of freedom for polyatomic
molecules, modes of vibration. Selection rules for vibrational transitions, Fundamental Frequencies,
overtones and hot bands.
Electronic spectroscopy: Energy levels of molecular orbitals (σ, π, n). Selection rules for electronic
spectra. Types of electronic transitions in molecules, effect of conjugation. Concept of chromophore.
bathochromic and hypsochromic shifts. Beer-Lambert’s law and its limitations.
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy: Principles of nuclear magnetic resonance,
equivalent and non-equivalent protons, position of signals. Chemical shift, NMR splitting of signals -
spin-spin coupling, coupling constants. Applications of NMR with suitable examples - ethyl bromide,
ethanol, acetaldehyde, 1,1,2-tribromo ethane, ethyl acetate, toluene and acetophenone.
Application of Spectroscopy to Simple Organic Molecules
Application of visible, ultraviolet and Infrared spectroscopy in organic molecules. Application of
electronic spectroscopy and Woodward rules for calculating λmax of conjugated dienes and α,β –
unsaturated compounds.
Infrared radiation and types of molecular vibrations, functional group and fingerprint region. IR
spectra of alkanes, alkenes and simple alcohols (inter and intramolecular hydrogen bonding),
aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives (effect of substitution on >C=O stretching
absorptions).
INORGANIC, ORGANIC AND PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY:
Organ metallic Compounds: Definition and classification of organometallic compounds on the basis
of bond type, Concept of hapticity of organic ligands. Metal Carbonyls:18electronrule, electron count
of mononuclear, polynuclear and substituted metal carbonyls of 3d series. General methods of
preparation of mono and binuclear carbonyls of 3d series. P-acceptor behaviour of carbon monoxide.
Synergic effects (VB approach) - (MO diagram of CO can be referred to for synergic effect to IR
frequencies).
Carbohydrates: Occurrence, classification and their biological importance, Monosaccharides:
Constitution and absolute configuration glucose and fructose, epimers and anomers, mutarotation,
determination of ring size of glucose and fructose, Haworth Projection And Conformational
Structures; Interconversions of aldoses and ketoses; Kiliani-Fischer synthesis and Ruff degradation;
Disaccharides– Elementary Treatment Of Maltose, lactose and sucrose. Polysaccharides–Elementary
Treatment Of starch.
Amino acids and proteins: Introduction: Definition of Amino acids, classification of Amino acids
into alpha, beta, and gamma amino acids. Natural and essential amino acids - definition and examples,
classification of alpha amino acids into acidic, basic and neutral amino acids with examples. Methods
of synthesis: General methods of synthesis of alpha amino acids (specific examples - Glycine, Alanine,
valine and leucine) by following methods: a) from halogenated carboxylic acid b) Gabriel Phthalimide
synthesis c) strecker's synthesis.
Physical properties: Zwitter ion structure - salt like character - solubility, melting points, amphoteric
character, definition of isoelectric point.
Chemical properties: General reactions due to amino and carboxyl groups - lactams from gamma and
delta amino acids by heating- peptide bond (amide linkage). Structure and nomenclature of peptides
and proteins.
Heterocyclic Compounds: Introduction and definition: Simple five membered ring compounds with
one hetero atom Ex. Furan. Thiophene and pyrrole - Aromatic character – Preparation from 1, 4, -

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dicarbonyl compounds, Paul-Knorr synthesis. Properties: Acidic character of pyrrole - electrophilic
substitution at 2 or 5 position, Halogenation, Nitration and Sulphonation under mild conditions - Diels
Alder reaction in furan. Pyridine – Structure - Basicity - Aromaticity- Comparison with pyrrole- one
method of preparation and properties - Reactivity towards Nucleophilic substitution reaction.
Nitrogen Containing Functional Groups: Preparation, properties and important reactions of nitro
compounds, amines and diazonium salts.
Nitro hydrocarbons:
Nomenclature and classification-nitro hydrocarbons, structure -Tautomerism of nitroalkanes leading to
aci and keto form, Preparation of Nitroalkanes, reactivity -halogenation, reaction with HONO (Nitrous
acid), Nef reaction and Mannich reaction leading to Micheal addition and reduction.
Amines: Introduction, classification, chirality in amines (pyramidal inversion), importance and general
methods of preparation.
Properties: Physical properties, Basicity of amines: Effect of substituent, solvent and steric effects.
Distinction between Primary, secondary and tertiary amines using Hinsberg's Method And Nitrous
Acid. Discussion of the following reactions with emphasis on the mechanistic pathway: Gabriel
Phthalimide synthesis, Hoffmann- Bromamide Reaction, Carbylamine Reaction, Mannich reaction,
Hoffmann’s exhaustive methylation, Hofmann-elimination reaction and Cope elimination.
Diazonium Salts: Preparation and synthetic applications of diazonium salts including preparation of
arenes, haloarenes, phenols, amino and nitro compounds. Coupling Reactions Of Diazonium Salts
(preparation of azo dyes).
Photochemistry: Difference between thermal and photochemical processes, Laws of photochemistry-
Grothus- Draper's law and Stark-Einstein's law of photochemical equivalence, Quantum yield-
Photochemical reaction mechanism- hydrogen- chlorine and hydrogen- bromine reaction. Qualitative
description of fluorescence, phosphorescence, Jablonski diagram, Photosensitized reactions- energy
transfer processes (simple example).
Thermodynamics: The first law of thermodynamics-statement, definition of internal energy and
enthalpy, Heat capacities and their relationship, Joule-Thomson effect- coefficient, Calculation of
work for the expansion of perfect gas under isothermal and adiabatic conditions for reversible
processes, State function. Temperature dependence of enthalpy of formation- Kirchoff s equation,
Second law of thermodynamics Different Statements of the law, Carnot cycle and its efficiency,
Carnot theorem, Concept of entropy, entropy as a state function, entropy changes in reversible and
irreversible processes. Entropy changes in spontaneous and equilibrium processes. Third law of
thermodynamics, Nernst heat theorem, Spontaneous and non- spontaneous processes, Helmholtz and
Gibbs energies-Criteria for spontaneity.
INORGANIC &PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY:
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Coordinator Chemistry: IUPAC nomenclature of coordination compounds, Structural and
stereoisomerism in complexes with coordination numbers 4 and 6. Valence Bond Theory (VBT): Inner
and outer orbital complexes. Limitations of VBT, Crystal field effect, octahedral symmetry. Crystal
field stabilization energy (CFSE), Crystal field effects for weak and strong fields. Tetrahedral
symmetry, Factors affecting the magnitude of crystal field splitting energy, Spectrochemical series,
Comparison of CFSE for Octahedral and Tetrahedral complexes, Tetragonal distortion of octahedral
geometry, Jahn-Teller distortion, square planar coordination.
Inorganic Reaction Mechanism:

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Introduction to inorganic reaction mechanisms. Concept of reaction pathways, transition state,
intermediate and activated complex. Labile and inert complexes, ligand substitution reactions -SN1
and SN2, Substitution reactions in square planar complexes, Trans-effect, theories of trans effect and
its applications
Stability of metal complexes:
Thermodynamic stability and kinetic stability, factors affecting the stability of metal complexes,
chelate effect, determination of composition of complex by Job's method and mole ratio method.
Bioinorganic Chemistry:
Metal ions present in biological systems, classification of elements according to their action in
biological system. Geochemical effect on the distribution of metals, Sodium / K - pump, carbonic
anhydrase and carboxypeptidase. Excess and deficiency of some trace metals. Toxicity of metal ions
(Hg, Pb, Cd and As), reasons for toxicity, Use of chelating agents in medicine, Cis-platin as an anti-
cancer drug. Iron and its application in bio-systems, Haemoglobin, Myoglobin. Storage and transfer of
iron.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Phase rule: Concept of phase, components, degrees of freedom. Thermodynamic derivation of Gibbs
phase rule. Phase diagram of one component system - water system, Study of Phase diagrams of
Simple eutectic systems i) Pb-Ag system, desilverisation of lead ii) NaCl-Water system, Congruent
and incongruent melting point- Definition and examples for systems having congruent and incongruent
melting point, freezing mixtures.
Electrochemistry: Specific conductance, equivalent conductance and molar conductance- Definition
and effect of dilution. Cell constant. Strong and weak electrolytes, Kohlrausch's law and its
applications, Definition of transport number, determination of transport number by Hittorf’s method.
Debye-Huckel-Onsager's equation for strong electrolytes (elementary treatment only), Application of
conductivity measurements- conduct metric titrations. Electrochemical Cells- Single electrode
potential, Types of electrodes with examples: Metal- metal ion, Gas electrode, Inert electrode, Redox
electrode, Metal-metal insoluble salt- salt anion. Determination of EMF of a cell, Nernst equation,
Applications of EMF measurements - Potentiometric titrations. Fuel cells- Basic concepts, examples
and applications.
Chemical Kinetics:
The concept of reaction rates. Effect of temperature, pressure, catalyst and other factors on reaction
rates. Order and molecularity of a reaction, Derivation of integrated rate equations for zero, first and
second order reactions (both for equal and unequal concentrations of reactants). Half–life of a reaction.
General methods for determination of order of a reaction. Concept of activation energy and its
calculation from Arrhenius equation. Theories of Reaction Rates: Collision theory and Activated
Complex theory of bimolecular reactions. Comparison of the two theories (qualitative treatment only).
Enzyme catalysis- Specificity, factors affecting enzyme catalysis, Inhibitors and Lock & key model.
Michaels- Menten equation- derivation, significance of Michaelis-Menten constant.
3. Biological Sciences (Botany and Zoology) (BS)
BOTANY:
FUNDAMENTALS OF MICROBES AND NON-VASCULAR PLANTS:
Origin of life and Viruses: Origin of life, concept of primary Abiogenesis; Miller and Urey
experiment. Five kingdom classification of R.H. Whittaker. Discovery of microorganisms, Pasteur
experiments, germ theory of diseases. Shape and symmetry of viruses; structure of TMV and Gemini
virus; multiplication of TMV; A brief account of Prions and Viroids. A general account on symptoms
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of plant diseases caused by Viruses. Transmission of plant viruses and their control. Significance of
viruses in vaccine production, bio-pesticides and as cloning vectors.
Special groups of Bacteria and Eubacteria:Brief account of Archaebacteria, Actinomycetes and
Cyanobacteria. Cell structure and nutrition of Eubacteria. Reproduction- Asexual (Binary fission and
end oospores) and bacterial recombination (Conjugation, Transformation, Transduction). Economic
importance of Bacteria with reference to their role in Agriculture and industry (fermentation and
medicine). A general account on symptoms of plant diseases caused by Bacteria; Citrus canker.

Fungi & Lichens:General characteristics of fungi and Ainsworth classification (upto classes).
Structure, reproduction and life history of(a)Rhizopus (Zygomycota)and (b)Puccinia (Basidiomycota).
Economic uses of fungi in food industry, pharmacy and agriculture. A general account on symptoms of
plant diseases caused by Fungi; Blast of Rice. Lichens- structure and reproduction; ecological and
economic importance.
Algae:General characteristics of Algae (pigments, flagella and reserve food material); Fritsch
classification (upto classes). Thallus organization and life cycles in Algae. Occurrence, structure,
reproduction and life cycle of (a) Spirogyra (Chlorophyceae) and (b) Polysiphonia(Rhodophyceae).
Economic importance of Algae.
Bryophytes:General characteristics of Bryophytes; classification upto classes. Occurrence,
morphology, anatomy, reproduction (developmental details are not needed) and life cycle of (a)
Marchantia (Hepaticopsida) and (b) Funaria (Bryopsida). General account on evolution of
sporophytes in Bryophyta.
BASICS OF VASCULAR PLANTS AND PHYTOGEOGRAPHY:
Pteridophytes:General characteristics of Pteridophyta; classification of Smith (1955) up to divisions.
Occurrence, morphology, anatomy, reproduction (developmental details are not needed) and life
history of (a) Lycopodium (Lycopsida) and (b) Marsilea (Filicopsida).
Stelar evolution in Pteridophytes; Heterospory and seed habit.
Gymnosperms:General characteristics of Gymnosperms; Sporne classification up to classes.
Occurrence, morphology, anatomy, reproduction (developmental details are not needed) and life
history of (a) Cycas (Cycadopsida) and (b) Gnetum(Gnetopsida). Outlines of geological time scale. A
brief account on Cycadeoidea.
Basic aspects of Taxonomy:Aim and scope of taxonomy; Species concept: Taxonomic hierarchy,
species, genus and family. Plant nomenclature: Binomial system, ICBN- rules for nomenclature.
Herbarium and its techniques, BSI herbarium and Kew herbarium; concept of digital herbaria.
Bentham and Hooker system of classification; Systematic description and economic importance of the
following families: (a) Annonaceae (b) Curcurbitaceae
Systematic Taxonomy:Systematic description and economic importance of the following families: (a)
Asteraceae (b) Asclepiadaceae (c)Amaranthaceae (d) Euphorbiaceae
(e) Arecaceae and (f) Poaceae. Outlines of Angiosperm Phylogeny Group (APG IV).
Phytogeography:Principles of Phytogeography, Distribution (wides, endemic, discontinuous species).
Endemism – types and causes. Phytogeographic regions of World. Phytogeographic regions of India.
Vegetation types in Andhra Pradesh.
ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY OF ANGIOSPERMS, PLANT ECOLOGY AND
BIODIVERSITY:
Anatomy of Angiosperms:Organization of apical meristems: Tunica-carpus theory and Histogen
theory. Tissue systems–Epidermal, ground and vascular. Anomalous secondary growth in

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Boerhaaviaand Dracaena.Study of timbers of economic importance - Teak, Red sanders and
Rosewood.
Embryology of Angiosperms:Structure of anther, anther wall, types of tapetum. Microsporogenesis
and development of male gametophyte. Structure of ovule, megasporogenesis; monosporic
(Polygonum), bisporic (Allium) and tetrasporic (Peperomia) types of embryo sacs.Outlines of
pollination, pollen – pistil interaction and fertilization. Endosperm - Types and biological importance -
Free nuclear, cellular, helobial and ruminate. Development of Dicot (Capsella bursa-pastoris) embryo.
Basics of Ecology:Ecology: definition, branches and significance of ecology. Ecosystem: Concept and
components, energy flow, food chain, food web, ecologicalpyramids. Plants and environment:
Climatic (light and temperature), edaphic and biotic factors. Ecological succession: Hydrosere and
Xerosere.
Population, Community and Production Ecology
Population ecology: Natality, mortality, growth curves, ecotypes, ecads. Community ecology:
Frequency, density, cover, life forms, biological spectrum. Concepts of productivity: GPP, NPP and
Community Respiration. Secondary production, P/R ratio and Ecosystems.
Basics of Biodiversity
Biodiversity: Basic concepts, Convention on Biodiversity - Earth Summit. Value of Biodiversity; types
and levels of biodiversity and Threats to biodiversity. Biodiversity Hot spots in India. Biodiversity in
North Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats. Principles of conservation: IUCN threat-categories, RED
data book. Role of NBPGR and NBA in the conservation of Biodiversity.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND METABOLISM:
Plant-Water relations: Importance of water to plant life, physical properties of water, diffusion,
imbibition, osmosis. water potential, osmotic potential, pressure potential. Absorption and lateral
transport of water; Ascent of sap. Transpiration: stomata structure and mechanism of stomatal
movements (K+ ion flux). Mechanism of phloem transport; source-sink relationships.
Mineral nutrition, Enzymes and Respiration:
Essential macro and micro mineral nutrients and their role in plants; symptoms of mineral deficiency.
Absorption of mineral ions; passive and active processes. Characteristics, nomenclature and
classification of Enzymes. Mechanism of enzyme action, enzyme kinetics.
Respiration: Aerobic and Anaerobic; Glycolysis, Krebs cycle; electron transport system, mechanism of
oxidative phosphorylation, Pentose Phosphate Pathway (HMP shunt).
Photosynthesis and Photorespiration:Photosynthesis: Photosynthetic pigments, absorption and
action spectra; Red drop and Emerson enhancement effect. Concept of two photo systems; mechanism
of photosynthetic electron transport and evolution of oxygen; photophosphorylation
Carbon assimilation pathways (C3, C4 and CAM); Photorespiration - C2 pathway
Nitrogen and lipid metabolism:Nitrogen metabolism: Biological nitrogen fixation – asymbiotic and
symbiotic nitrogen fixing organisms. Nitrogenase enzyme system. Lipid metabolism: Classification of
Plant lipids, saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Anabolism of triglycerides, β-oxidation of fatty
acids, Glyoxylate cycle.
Plant growth - development and stress physiology:Growth and Development: Definition, phases
and kinetics of growth. Physiological effects of Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) - auxins, gibberellins,
cytokinins, ABA, ethylene and brassinosteroids. Physiology of flowering: Photoperiodism, role of
phytochrome in flowering. Seed germination and senescence.Physiological changes during water
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CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING:
The Cell:Cell theory; prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cell; animal vs plant cell; a brief account on ultra-
structure of a plant cell. Ultra-structure of cell wall. Ultra-structure of plasma membrane and various
theories on its organization. Polymorphic cell organelles (Plastids); ultrastructure of chloroplast.
Plastid DNA.
Chromosomes:Prokaryotic vs eukaryotic chromosome. Morphology of a eukayotic chromosome.
Euchromatin and Heterochromatin; Karyotype and ideogram. Brief account of chromosomal
aberrations - structural and numerical changes. Organization of DNA in a chromosome (solenoid and
nucleosome models).
Mendelian and Non-Mendelian genetics:Mendel’s laws of inheritance. Incomplete dominance and
co-dominance; Multiple allelism. Complementary, supplementary and duplicate gene interactions
(plant based examples are to be dealt). A brief account of linkage and crossing over; Chromosomal
mapping - 2 point and 3 point test cross. Concept of maternal inheritance (Corren’s experiment on
Mirabilis jalapa); Mitochondrial DNA.
Structure and functions of DNA:Watson and Crick model of DNA. Brief account on DNA
Replication (Semi- conservative method). Brief account on Transcription, types and functions of RNA.
Gene concept and genetic code and Translation. Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes - Lac
Operon.
Plant Breeding:Plant Breeding and its scope; Genetic basis for plant breeding. Plant Introduction and
acclimatization. Definition, procedure; applications and uses; advantages and limitations of :(a) Mass
selection, (b) Pure line selection and (c) Clonal selection. Hybridization – schemes, and technique;
Heterosis (hybrid vigour). Brief account on Molecular breeding – DNA markers in plant breeding.
RAPD, RFLP.
ZOOLOGY:
ANIMAL DIVERSITY – BIOLOGY OF NONCHORDATES :
Principles of Taxonomy – Binomial nomenclature – Rules of nomenclature Whittaker’s five kingdom
concept and classification of Animal Kingdom.
Phylum Protozoa: General Characters and classification of protozoa up to species level with suitable
examples Locomotion, nutrition and reproduction in Protozoan’s Elphidium (typestudy)
Phylum Porifera: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable examples
Skelton in Sponges Canal system in sponges
Phylum Coelenterate: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable examples
Mutagenesis in Obelia, Polymorphism in coelenterates, Corals and coral reefs formation
Phylum Ctenophore: General Characters and Evolutionary significance (affinities)
Phylum Platy helminthes: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable
examples Life cycle and pathogen city of FasciolahepaticaParasitic Adaptations in helminthes
Phylum Nemathelminthes: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable
examples Life cycle and pathogen city of Ascaris lumbricoides
Phylum Annelida: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable examples
Hirudinaria granulosa- External characters, digestive system, excretory system and reproductive
system, Evolution of Coelom and Coelomoducts, Vermiculture - Scope, significance, earthworm
species, processing, Vermicompost, economic importance of vermin compost
Phylum Arthropoda :General characters and classification up to species level with suitable examples
Prawn- External characters, appendages, respiratory system and circulatory system Vision and

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respiration in Arthropoda, Metamorphosis in Insects Peripatus- Structure and affinities Social Life in
Bees and Termites
Phylum Mollusca: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable examples,
Pearl formation in Pelecypoda, Sense organs in Mollusca, Torsion in gastropods
Phylum Echinodermata: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable
examples, Water vascular system in starfish, Larval forms of Echinodermata
Phylum Hemichordate: General characters and classification up to species level with suitable
examples,
Balanoglossus - Structure and affinitie
ANIMAL DIVERSITY – BIOLOGY OF CHORDATES :
General characters and classification of Chordata upto species level Protochordata- Salient features of
Cephalochordate, Structure of BranchiostomaAffinities of Cephalochordate. Salient features of
Urochordata Structure and life history of HerdmaniaRetrogressive metamorphosis –Process and
Significance.
Cyclostomata, General characters, Comparison of Petromyzon and Myxine Pisces: General characters
and classification of Fishes upto species level Scoliodon: External features, Digestive system,
Respiratory system, Structure and function of Heart, Structure and functions of the Brain. Migration in
Fishes Types of Scales Dipnoi.
General characters of Amphibian Classification of Amphibian upto species level with examples.
Ranahexadactyla: External features, Digestive system, Respiratory system, Structure and function of
Heart, structure and functions of the Brain
Reptilia: General characters of Reptilia, Classification of Reptilia upto species level with examples
Calotes: External features, Digestive system, Respiratory system, Structure and function of Heart,
structure and function of Brain Identification of Poisonous and non-poisonous snakes and Skull in
reptiles.
Aves: General characters and classification of Aves upto species level Columba livia: External
features, Digestive system, Respiratory system, Structure and function of Heart, structure and function
of Brain Migration in Birds Flight adaptation in birds.
General characters of Mammalian Classification of Mammalian upto species level with examples
Comparison of Prototherians, Metatherians and Eutherians Dentition in mammals.
CELL BIOLOGY, GENETICS, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION:
Cell Biology: Definition, history, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, virus, viroids, mycoplasma
Electron microscopic structure of animal cell. Plasma membrane –Models and transport functions of
plasma membrane. Structure and functions of Golgi complex, Endoplasmic Reticulum and Lysosomes
Structure and functions of Ribosomes, Mitochondria, Nucleus, Chromosomes
Genetics-I: Mendel’s work on transmission of traits Gene Interaction – Incomplete Dominance,
Codominance, Lethal Genes Polygene’s (General Characteristics & examples); Multiple Alleles
(General Characteristics and Blood group inheritance Sex determination (Chromosomal, Genic
Balance, Hormonal, Environmental and Haplo- diploidy types of sex determination) Sex linked
inheritance (X-linked, Y-linked & XY-linked inheritance)
Genetics - II: Mutations &Mutagenesis, Chromosomal Disorders (Autosomal and Allosomal) Human
Genetics – Karyo typing, Pedigree Analysis(basics)Basics on Genomics and Proteomics
Molecular Biology: Central Dogma of Molecular Biology Basic concepts of-
i. DNA replication – Overview (Semi-conservative mechanism, Semi- discontinuous mode, Origin &
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ii. Transcription in prokaryotes – Initiation, Elongation and Termination, Post-transcriptional
modifications(basics)
iii. Translation – Initiation, Elongation and Termination Gene Expression in prokaryotes (Lac Operon);
Gene Expression in eukaryotes.
Origin of life Theories of Evolution: Lamarckism, Darwinism, Germ Plasm Theory, Mutation Theory
Neo- Darwinism: Modern Synthetic, Theory of Evolution, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium Forces of
Evolution: Isolating mechanisms, Genetic Drift, Natural Selection, Speciation
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, CELLULAR METABOLISM ANDEMBRYOLOGY :
Animal Physiology -I: Process of digestion and assimilation, Respiration - Pulmonary ventilation,
transport of oxygen and CO2, (Note: Need not study cellular respiration here), Circulation - Structure
and functioning of heart, Cardiac cycle, Excretion - Structure and functions of kidney urine formation,
counter current Mechanism
Animal Physiology -II: Nerve impulse transmission - Resting membrane potential, origin and
propagation of action potentials along myelinated and non-myelinated nerve fibers. Muscle contraction
- Ultra structure of muscle, molecular and chemical basis of muscle contraction. Endocrine glands -
Structure, functions of hormones of pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands and pancreas,
Hormonal control of reproduction in a mammal
Cellular Metabolism – I(Biomolecules) Carbohydrates - Classification of carbohydrates. Structure of
glucose Proteins - Classification of proteins. General properties of amino acids Lipids - Classification
of lipids. Enzymes: Classification and Mechanism of Action
Cellular Metabolism –II: Carbohydrate Metabolism - Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, Electron Transport
Chain, Glycogen metabolism, Gluconeogenesis, Lipid Metabolism – Synthesis of fatty acids, β-
oxidation of palmitic acid Protein metabolism - Transamination, Deamination and Urea Cycle
Embryology: Gametogenesis Fertilization, Types of eggs Types of cleavages, Development of Frog
upto formation of primary germ layers.
IMMUNOLOGY AND ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY:
Immunology – I (Overview of Immune system): Introduction to basic concepts in Immunology,
Innate and adaptive immunity, Vaccines and Immunization programme, Cells of immune system,
Organs of immune system
Immunology – II (Antigens, Antibodies, MHC and Hypersensitivity)
Antigens: Basic properties of antigens, B and T cell epitomes, happens and adjuvant; Factors
influencing immunogenicity
Antibodies: Structure of antibody, Classes and functions of antibodies Structure and functions of
major his to compatibility complexes, Exogenous and Endogenous pathways of antigen presentation
and processing Hypersensitivity – Classification and Types
Techniques: Animal Cell, Tissue and Organ culture media: Natural and Synthetic media, Cell
cultures: Establishment of cell culture (primary culture, secondary culture, types of cell lines;
Protocols for Primary Cell Culture); Established Cell lines (common examples such as MRC, HeLa,
CHO, BHK, Vero); Organ culture; Cryopreservation of cultures
Stem cells: Types of stem cells and applications, Hybridoma Technology: Production & applications
of Monoclonal antibodies (mAb)
Applications of Animal Biotechnology: Genetic Engineering: Basic concept, Vectors, Restriction
Endo nucleases and Recombinant DNA technology
Gene delivery: Microinjection, electroportion, biolistic method (gene gun), liposome and viral-
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Transgenic Animals: Strategies of Gene transfer; Transgenic - sheep, fish; applications Manipulation
of reproduction in animals: Artificial Insemination, Invitro fertilization, super ovulation, Embryo
transfer, Embryo cloning
PCR: Basics of PCR.
DNA Sequencing: Sanger’s method of DNA sequencing- traditional and automated
sequencing.Hybridization techniques: Southern, Northern and Western blotting DNA fingerprinting:
Procedure and applications.
Applications in Industry and Agriculture: Fermentation: Different types of Fermentation and
Downstream processing;
Agriculture: Monoculture in fishes, polyploidy in fishes.
4. Social Studies (Geography, History, Civics and Economics) (SS)
GEOGRAPHY:
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY:
Definition, Nature, scope of Physical Geography, Classification of rocks. Earth Movements; organic,
epeirogenic, earth quakes and volcanoes. Wegner ‘s theory of continental drift and plate tectonic
theory. Weathering: causes and its types. Mass – movements; causes, its types and impacts. Concept of
cycle of erosion; cycle of erosion by W.M. Davis. Process of Wind, River, Underground water,
Glaciers and Sea waves. Weather and Climate; Origin, composition and structure of atmosphere.
Insolation, Horizontal and vertical distribution of temperature, inversion of temperature. Atmospheric
pressure- measurement and distribution, pressure belts, planetary winds, Monsoon and Local winds.
Humidity- measurement and variables, evaporation, condensation, precipitation forms and types and
distribution. Climate classification by Koppen.
Configuration of oceanic floors, Temperature and Salinity of ocean, Land and water distribution.
Tides, waves and ocean currents.
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY:
Nature scope and Historical development of Human Geography. Division of Mankind: Spatial
distribution of race and tribes of India. Human adaptation to the environment (i) Cold region —
Eskimo (ii) Hot region- Bushman (iii) Plateau — Gonds (iv) Mountains — Gujjars.
Meaning, nature and components of resources; Classification of resources — renewal and non-
renewable; biotic and abiotic, recyclable and non recyclable. Distribution and density of world
population, population growth, fertility and mortality patterns. Concept of over, under and optimum
population; Population theories: Malthus. Rural settlements: Meaning, classification and types. Urban
settlements: Origin, classification. Population pressure, resource use and environment degradation;
ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY:
Nature, scope and relationship of economic geography with economics and other branches of social
sciences. Classification of economic activities. Factors affecting location of economic activity with
special reference to agriculture Vonthunen Theory. We bar’s industrial theory.
Spatial distribution of food (rice and wheat), commercial (cotton and sugarcane) and plantation crops
(tea, rubber and coffee). Ferrous and non-ferrous resources, distribution and production of coal, iron
ore, petroleum and natural gas. Classification of Industries, world distribution and production of iron
and steel and textile industry. Transport, communication and trade: Land and air transport, recent
trends in international trade.
GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA:
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Population: distribution, density, growth and composition. Migration, human settlement types and
urbanization. Land resources, irrigation, Green revolution and problems of Indian agriculture. Energy
and mineral resources: coal, petroleum, hydroelectricity and nuclear energy, iron ore, manganese and
mica. Industries- iron and steel, cotton textile, sugar and petrochemical industries; and industrial
regions of India. Modes of transport and communication, international trade changing pattern of export
and import.
INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE SENSING & GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM:
Introduction to Remote Sensing, Definition, Basis of remote sending. Electromagnetic spectrum,
stages in remote sensing. Platforms of Remote Sensing, types of satellites. Types of Sensors
Introduction to Aerial Photographs: their advantages and types. Remote sensing in India Development.
Applications of Remote sensing techniques in Geographical aspects. Introduction to Geographical
Information Systems: Definition, Purpose, Advantages. History of GIS. Software and hardware
requirements. Classification of Software and Hardware. GIS data types: Spatial and attribute data-
Raster and Vector data structure. GPS/DGPS, Definition, GNSS and GPS applications. Remote
sensing and GIS integration. Application of GIS in various fields of geography.
HISTORY:
ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE (FROM INDUS VALLEY CIVIL. TO 13
CENTURY A.D):
Ancient Indian Civilization (from Circa 3000 BC to 6th BC): Indus Valley Civilization - Salient
Features; Vedic Age - Society, Polity, Economy, Culture during early and later Vedic period.
Ancient Indian History & Culture (6th Century BC to 2rd Century AD): Doctrines and Impact of
Jainism and Buddhism; Mauryan Administration, Society, Economy & Culture - Ashoka’s Dhamma;
Kanishka’s Contribution to Indian Culture. History & Culture of South India (2nd Century BC to 8th
Century AD): Sangam Literature; Administration, Society, Economy and Culture under Satavahanas;
Cultural contribution of Pallavas. India from 3rd century AD to 8th century AD: Administration,
Society, Economy, Religion, Art, Literature and Science & Technology under Guptas – Samudragupta;
Cultural contribution of Harsha: Arab Conquest of Sind and its Impact. History and Culture of South
India (9th century AD to 13th century AD): Local Self Government of Cholas; Administration,
Society, Economy and Culture under Kakatiyas – Rudram Dev.
MEDIEVAL INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE (1206 A.D TO 1764 A.D):
Impact of Turkish Invasions – Balban, AllauddhinKhilji, Md. Bin Tughlaq - Administration, Society,
Economy, Religion and Cultural developments under Delhi Sultanate (from 1206 to 1526 AD). Impact
of Islam on Indian Society and Culture – Bhakti Movement; Administration, Society, Economy,
Religion and Cultural developments under Vijayanagara Rulers. Emergence of Mughal Empire –
Babur – Sur Interregnum - Expansion & Consolidation of Mughal Empire – Akbar, Jahangir, Shah
Jahan, Aurangazeb. Administration, Economy, Society and Cultural Developments under the Mughals
– Disintegration of Mughal Empire - Rise of Marathas under Shivaji. India under Colonial Hegemony:
Beginning of European Settlements - Anglo-French Struggle – Conquest of Bengal by EIC.
MODERN INDIAN HISTORY & CULTURE (1764-1947 A. D):
Policies of Expansion –Warren Hastings, Cornwallis - Subsidiary Alliance & Doctrine of Lapse –
Causes & Results of 1857 Revolt – Lytton, Rippon, Curzon. Social, Religious & Self-Respect
Movements – Raja Rammohan Roy, DayanandaSaraswathi, Swami Vivekananda, JyotibaPhule,
Narayana Guru, Periyar, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. Causes for the growth of Nationalism - Freedom
Struggle from 1885 to 1920, Moderate Phase –– Militant Phase: Vandemataram Movement - Home
Rule Movement. Freedom Struggle from 1920 to 1947: Gandhiji’s Role in the National Movement –
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Revolutionary Movement – Subhas Chandra Bose. Muslim League & the Growth of Communalism –
Partition of India – Advent of Freedom - Integration of Princely States into Indian Union – Sardar
Vallabhai Patel.

HISTORY & CULTURE OF ANDHRA (FROM 1512 TO 1956 AD):

Andhra through 16th & 19th Centuries AD: Evolution of Composite culture- the Quatbshahi of
Golkonda - Administration, Society &Economy - Literature & architecture: Advent of European and
settlements in Andhra - Occupation of NorthrenCricars and Ceeded Districts - Early revolts again the
British. Andhra Under British ruel: Administration - Land revenue settlements -Society - Education -
Religion - Impact of Industrial revolution on economy- peasantry &famines - contribution of sir
thomasmunroe& C.P. Brown - impact of 1857 revolts in Andhra. Social Reforms &New literary
Movements :KandukuriVereeshalingam, RagupathiVenkatarathnam Naidu,
GuruzadaAppaRao,Kommarraju Venkata Laxman Rao ; New literacy movements
:RayaproluSubbaRao, Viswanath Satyanarayana, GurramJashua , BoyiBhimanna, Sri Sri.
Freedom Movement in Andhra (1885-1947): Vandemataram Movement– Home Rule Movement in
Andhra - Non-Cooperation Movement - AlluriSeetarama Raju &Rampa Revolt (1922-24) - Civil
Disobedience Movement – Quit India Movement. Movement for separate Andhra State (1953) and AP
(1956): Causes – Andhra Maha Sabha –Conflict between Coastal Andhra &Rayalaseema – Sri Bagh
Pact – work of various Committees – Martyrdom of PottiSriramulu – Formation of separate Andhra
State (1953); Movement for formation of Andhra Pradesh (1956): VisalandhraMahasabha – Role of
Communists – States Reorganization Committee – Gentlemen’s Agreement – Formation of Andhra
Pradesh.
HISTORY OF MODERN WORLD (FROM 15TH CENT. AD TO 1945 AD):
Transformation from Medieval to Modern Era – Chief Characteristics; Glorious Revolution (1688)
Origin of Parliament Bill of Rights – Results. American Revolution (1776); French Revolution (1789)
– Causes, Course and Results. Unification of Italy; Unification of Germany.
Communist Revolution in Russia; World War I: Causes – Results of the War – Paris Peace
Conference; League of Nations. World War II: Causes, Fascism & Nazism – Results; The United
Nations Organization: Structure, Functions and Challenges.

CIVICS:
Introduction to political science:
Introduction:Definition, Nature, Scope and Importance of Political Science – Relations with allied
disciplines (History, Economics, Philosophy and Sociology). Approaches to the study of Political
Science: Traditional Approaches-Philosophical, Historical. Modern Approaches-Behavioral and
System Approach.
State: Definition of the State, Elements of the State, Theories of Origin of the State-(Divine Origin,
Force, Evolutionary and Social Contract). Concepts of Modern State and Welfare State.
Concepts of political science: Law, Liberty, Equality. Power, Authority and Legitimacy.
Theories of rights: Meaning, Nature and Classification of Rights. Theories of Rights.
Political ideologies: Liberalism, Individualism, Anarchism. Socialism, Marxism and Multiculturalism
BASIC ORGANS OF THE GOVERNMENT:
Constitution: Meaning, Definition, Origin and Evolution of Constitution. Classification of the
Constitutions-Written and Unwritten; Rigid and Flexible.
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Legislature-Unicameral and Bicameral-Power and Functions, Executive-Types, Powers and Functions.
Judiciary-Powers and Functions.
Forms of government: Unitary and Federal forms of Governments-Merits and Demerits.
Parliamentary and Presidential forms of Governments- Merits and Demerits.
Democracy: Meaning, Definition, Significance, Theories and Principles of Democracy.Types of
Democracy: Direct and Indirect Democracy-Methods, Merits and Demerits-Essential Conditions for
Success of Democracy.
Political parties, pressure groups and public opinion: Meaning, Definition and Classification of
Political Parties: National and Regional-Functions of Political Parties. Pressure Groups (Interest
Groups)- Meaning, Definition, Types, Functions and Significance of Public Opinion.
INDIAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS:
Social and ideological base of the indian constitution: Constitutional Development in India during
British Rule-A Historical Perspective with reference to Government of India Acts, 1909,1919 and
1935. Constituent Assembly-Nature, Composition, Socio-Economic, Philosophical Dimensions and
Salient Features of the Indian Constitution.
Individual and state: Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental
Duties-Differences between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. The
‘Doctrine of Basic Structure of the Constitution’ with reference to Judicial Interpretations and Socio-
Political Realities.
Union executive: President of India-Mode of Election, Powers and Functions.
Parliament-Composition, Powers and Functions, Legislative Committees, Prime Minister and Council
of Ministers-Powers and Functions, Role in Coalition Politics
State executive: Governor-Mode of Appointment, Powers and Functions. Legislature-Composition,
Powers and Functions, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers-Powers and Functions.
The indian judiciary: Supreme Court-Composition and Appointments, Powers and Functions or
Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, Judicial Review, Judicial Activism. High Court-Composition,
Powers and Functions, Debates on the mode of appointment of Judges-National Judicial Appointments
Commission and Judicial Reforms.
INDIAN POLITICAL PROCESS:
Federal processes: Features of Indian Federal System- Centre-State Relations-Legislative,
Administrative and Financial. Emerging Trends in Centre-State Relations-Restructuring Centre- State
Relations-Recommendations of Sarkaria Commission, M.M.Punchi Commission.
Electoral processes: The Election Commission of India, Powers and Functions.
Issues of Electoral Reforms, Voting Behaviour-Determinants and Problems of Defections.
Grossroot democracy-decentralisation: Panchayat Raj system-Local and Urban Governments-
Structure, Powers and Functions. Democratic Decentralization-Rural Development and Poverty
alleviation with reference to 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts, Challenges and Prospects.
SOCIAL DYNAMICS AND EMERGING CHALLENGES TO INDIAN POLITICAL system:
Role of Caste, Religion, Language and Regionalism in India. Politics of Reservation, Criminalization
of Politics and Internal threats to Security.
Regulatory and governance institutions: NITI Ayog, Finance Commission, Comptroller and Auditor
General of India. Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission, Lokpal and
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WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT:
Ancient greek political thought: Plato-Rule of Philosopher Kings-Theory of Justice-Ideal State and
Education. Aristotle-Theory of State-Classification of Governments-Citizenship, Slavery and Theory
of Revolutions.
Medieval and modern political thought: St.Augustine-Theory of Two Cities.
Niccolo Machiavelli-State and Statecraft.
Contractual political thought: Thomas Hobbes- Social Contract and Absolute Sovereignty. John
Locke- Human Nature, State of Nature, Social Contract, Natural Rights and Limited Government. Jean
Jacques Rousseau- Human Nature, State of Nature, Social Contract, General Will and Popular
Sovereignty.
Utilitarian political thought: Jermy Bentham-Theory of Utility, Law and Reforms. J.S.Mill-Theory
of Liberty and Representative Government.
Marxist political thought: Karl Marx-Dialectical Materialism, Theory of Surplus Value and Class
Struggle. Antonio Gramsci-Hegemony and Civil Society.
ECONOMICS:
MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS:
Economic Analysis and Methodology: Meaning and Definitions of Economics- Scarcity and Choice
as fundamental problems of economics - Scope and Importance of Micro economic analysis - Micro
and Macro economic Analysis –Inductive and Deductive methods – partial and general equilibrium –
Principles of Micro economics.
Theory of Consumption: Concept of Demand -Factors determining demand - Law of Demand -
reasons and exceptions - Elasticity of Demand –Cardinal utility; Diminishing Marginal Utility and
Equi Marginal Utility - Ordinal utility: Indifference Curve analysis: Properties of Indifference curves,
Indifference Curve Map -Marginal Rate of Substitution - Budget Line - Changes -Consumer
Equilibrium under Indifference Curve Analysis – Consumers’ Surplus.
Theory of Production: Concept and Objectives of Firm - Production Function: Cobb- Douglas
Production Function-Law of Variable Proportions -Laws of Returns to Scale - Economies of large
scale - Concepts of Cost - Total, Average and Marginal Costs - Law of Supply - Concept of Revenue :
Total, Average and Marginal Revenues - Relation between Average and Marginal Revenues and
elasticity of Supply.
Theory of Exchange: Concepts of Market: Criteria for Classification of Markets - Perfect
Competition– Conditions, Price and Output determinations; Monopoly : Conditions, Price and Output
Determination - Price Discrimination; Monopolistic Competition - Assumptions - Price and output
determination - Selling Costs ; Oligopoly -Types- Kinky demand curve and Price rigidity.
Theory of Distribution: The concepts of Functional and Personal Distribution of Income - Marginal
Productivity Theory of Distribution - Modern Theory of Distribution -Concept of Rent - Ricordian
Theory of Rent – Marshall’s concepts of Economic Rent and Quasi Rent; Theories of Wage
Determination: Subsistence Theory and Standard of Living Theory - Modern Theory of Wages;
Classical Theory of Interest -Liquidity Preference Theory of Interest; Theories of Profit: Risk and
Uncertainty, Dynamic and Innovations Theories.
MACRO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS:
National Income: Macroeconomics - Definition, Scope and Importance - Difference between Micro
economic and Macro economic Analyses – Circular Flow of Income -National Income: Definitions,
Concepts, Measurement of National Income - Difficulties - Importance - Concept of Green
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Theory of Employment: Classical Theory of Employment - Say's Law of Markets - Criticism -
Keynesian Theory of Employment - Consumption Function - Keynes’ Psychological Law of
Consumption - Average and Marginal Propensity to Consume - Factors determining Consumption
Function- Investment Function: Marginal Efficiency of Capital -Multiplier and Accelerator -
Keynesian Theory of Employment.
Money and Banking: Definitions of Money - Concepts of Money, Liquidity and Finance - Gresham's
Law - RBI classification of Money - Theories of Money: Fisher and Cambridge (Marshall, Pigou,
Robertson and Keynes equations) - Banking - Definition and types of Banking - Commercial Banks -
Functions -Recent Trends in Banking - Mergers and Acquisitions - Central Bank - Functions - Control
of Credit by Central Bank - NBFCs- Factors contributing to their Growth and their Role.
Inflation and Trade Cycles: Inflation: Concepts of Inflation, deflation and stagflation - Phillip's
Curve - Measurement of Inflation - CPI and WPI -Types of Inflation - Causes and Consequences of
Inflation -Measures to Control Inflation. Trade Cycles: Phases of Trade Cycle -Causes and Measures
to control Trade Cycles.
Finance and Insurance: Financial Assets and Financial Instruments - Financial Markets - Functions
of Money Market - Functions of Capital Market - Stock Market - Exchanges – Index: Sensex and Nifty
– Concept of Insurance -Types and Importance of Insurance
DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS:
Economic Growth and Development: Economic Development as a Branch of Study of Economics –
Scope and Importance - Distinction between Economic Growth and Economic Development -
Measures of Economic Development and their limitations - Relevance of Herd (Group) Immunity in
the context of COVID 19 - three core values of economic development: Sustainability, Self-esteem
and Freedom – Economy and Environment: Concepts of sustainable development and inclusive
growth.
Modern Economic Growth: Characteristics of Underdeveloped Countries - World Bank and IMF
Classification of countries - Modern economic growth – Kuznets’ Six Characteristics -Obstacles to
economic development - Vicious Circle of Poverty and cumulative causation -Factors of economic
growth: Economic and Non-economic - Capital Formation – Foreign and Domestic capital, Debt and
Disinvestment.
Theories of Development and Underdevelopment: Classical Theory: Adam Smith, Ricardo and
Malthus -Marxian Theory - Schumpeter Theory -Rostow’s Stages of Economic Growth -Harrod-
Domar two sector model -Solow’s Model and Robinson’s Golden Age.
Strategies of Economic Development: Strategies of Economic Development – Big Push -Balanced
Growth -Unbalanced Growth - Mahalanobis Model - Agriculture vs Industry -Capital Intensive
Technology vs Labour Intensive Technology -Role of Infrastructure in Economic Development.
Institutions and Economic Development: Role of State in Economic Development -Role of Markets
- Market Failure and Regulation by State -Public sector vs Private sector -Economic Planning –
concept, objectives and types -NITI Ayog - Economic Federalism -Financial Institutions and
Economic Development -Role of International Institutions-IDBI, ADB, IMF -Foreign Trade - FIIs and
FDIs.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- INDIA AND ANDHRA PRADESH:
Basic Features: Basic characteristics of Indian Economy as a developing economy – Economic
development since independence - Objectives and achievements of planning – Planning
Commission/NITI Ayog and their approaches to economic development - India’s Rank in Global
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National Income and Demography: Trends in National income - Demographic trends - Poverty and
Inequalities – Occupational Structure and Unemployment - Various Schemes of employment
generation and eradication of poverty – Issues in Rural Development and Urban Development –Intra-
state and Inter-state Labour Migration and unorganized sector Problems of Migrant Labour.
Agricultural and Industrial Developments: Indian Agriculture – Agricultural Strategy and
Agricultural Policy – Agrarian Crisis and land reforms – Agricultural credit – Minimum Support
Prices -Malnutrition and Food Security - Indian Industry - Recent Industrial Policy – Make-in India –
Start-up and Stand-up programmes – SEZs and Industrial Corridors - Economic Reforms and their
impact - Economic initiatives by government of India during COVID - Atmanirbhar Bharat package.
Indian Public Finance: Fiscal policy- Indian Tax System and Recent changes – GST and its impact
on Commerce and Industry – Centre, States financial relations- Recommendations of Recent Finance
Commission – Public Expenditure and Public Debt –Concepts of Budget.
Andhra Pradesh Economy: The basic characteristics of Andhra Pradesh economy after bifurcation in
2014 – Impact of bifurcation on the endowment of natural resources and state revenue – new
challenges to industry and commerce - the new initiatives to develop infrastructure – Power and
Transport –Health and Education- Information Technology and e-governance – Urbanization and
smart cities – Skill development and employment –Recent Social welfare programmes.
STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ECONOMICS:
Nature and Definition of Statistics: Introduction to Statistics – Definition, scope, importance and
limitations of Statistics – Primary and Secondary data- Census and Sampling techniques and their
merits and demerits.
Diagrammatic Analysis: Collection of data - Schedule and questionnaire – Frequency distribution –
Tabulation – diagram and graphic presentation of data – Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Cumulative
Frequency Curves - Bar Diagrams and Pie Diagram.
Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion -
Types of averages- Arithmetic Mean, Geometric Mean, Harmonic Mean – Median – Mode –
Dispersion - Range, Quartile Deviation, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation- Coefficient of
Variation.
Correlation and Regression: Correlation and Regression - Meaning, Definition and uses of
Correlation- Types of Correlation- Karl Pearson’s Correlation coefficient - Spearman’s Rank
Correlation- Regression Equations - utility of regression analysis – Demand forecasting.
Time Series and Index Numbers: Time Series and Index Numbers: Definition and components of
Time Series – Measurement of Time Series – Moving Average and the Least Squares Method – Index
Numbers - Concepts of Price and Quantity Relatives – Laspeyer’s, Paasche’s and Fisher’s Ideal Index
Numbers – Uses and Limitations of Index Numbers.
(For these four subjects Syllabus shall be of graduation level (revised syllabus under CBCS)
5. English [Special English in B.A.]
The Syllabus for Part C for Subject: English shall cover
a) Syllabus pertaining to English for Classes VIII, IX and X and that for the Two-Year
Intermediate course of A.P-50 Questions (50 Marks)
Topics
i) Language functions ii) Elements of Phonetics iii) Grammar
iv) Phrasal Verbs (idioms) v) Writing skills vi) Study skills vii) Reference skills
b) Syllabus prescribed for Optional English at B.A. Degree Level (B.A. Special English)/ Modern
Literature Syllabus in English-50 Questions (50 marks)
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LITERATURE (600-1500):
History of English Literature: Old English, Middle English and Renaissance Periods
Introduction to the Genres, Literary Forms and Terms: Poetry, drama, criticism, Ballad, Epic,
romance, lyric, ode, elegy, pastoral elegy, sonnet, mystery / miracle plays, morality play, rhyme,
meter, metaphysical conceit
Poetry: Chaucer: Controlling the Tongue Edmund
Spenser: One day I Wrote Her Name
Drama: Marlowe: Dr. Faustus
Literary Criticism: Sir Philip Sidney: Apologie for Poetry
AN INTRODUCTION TO ELIZABETHAN AND JACOBEAN LITERATURES (1500-1660):
History of English Literature Genre, Literary Forms: Elizabethan and Jacobean (16th and 17th
Century) Simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, apostrophe, hyperbole, allegory, allusion, anti-
climax, irony, blank verse, tragedy, comedy, tragic-comedy, romantic comedy, chronicle play, masque,
comedy of humours, farce
Drama (Romantic Comedy): William Shakespeare: Twelfth Night
Poetry: John Donne: For whom the Bell Tolls
Ben Jonson: It is not Growing Like a Tree
Prose: Francis Bacon: Of Superstition, Of Parents and Children
Literary Criticism: Aristotle’s Poetics – Section I
AN INTRODUCTION TO RESTORATION AND AUGUSTAN LITERATURE (1660-1750):
History of English Literature Literary Forms and Terms: Restoration and Augustan Periods (17th
and 18th Centuries). Satire, mock-epic, heroic couplet, epistle, heroic tragedy, comedy of manners,
genteel comedy, sentimental comedy, periodical essay.
Poetry: Jonathan Swift: The Place of the
Damned John Bunyan: Upon the Disobedient Child
Drama: William Congreve: The Way of the World
Prose: Addison and Steele: A Lady’s Diary, Advice in Love
Literary Criticism: Samuel Johnson: Preface to Shakespeare
AN INTRODUCTION TO ROMANTIC AND VICTORIAN (1757-1901):
History of English Literature Literary Forms and Terms: Romantic and Victorian Periods
biography, autobiography, melodrama, historical novel, sentimental novel, gothic novel, regional
novel, flat character, round character, protagonist, antagonist
Poetry: Wordsworth: Tintern Abbey Christina Rosetti: A Birthday
Elizabeth Barret Browning: The Lady’s Yes.
Drama: Oliver Goldsmith: She Stoops to Conquer
Fiction: Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice
Literary Criticism: Matthew Arnold: The Study of Poetry
GLIMPSES OF WORLD LITERATURE:
Poetry: 1. Anna Akhmatova: How I Taught Myself to live simple
2. A.D. Hope: The Sacred Way
3.Maya Angelou: Caged Bird
Drama: Vijay Tendulkar: Silence! The Court is in Session
Fiction: Nadine Gordimer: July’s People
Short Story: Tillie Olsen: I Stand Here Ironing
Glenda Adams: Lies

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Literary Criticism: 1. A.D.McKenzie: What is Commonwealth Literature?
2. Chinua Achebe: “An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.”
MODEL PAPER:
PART-A: General English (Marks : 25)
1. He has been working for the company___________ January, 2005
a. during b. since c. before d. after
2. Sarojini Naidu is________________ Nightingale of India.
a. the b. an c. a d. No article required
3. The principal ________________ for a walk in the school ground every day.
a. is going b. gone c. goes d. went
PART-B: General Knowledge And Teaching Aptitude (Marks: 25)
1. The name of the virus that caused Covid-19 in the early days of the pandemic is
a. SARS-CoV-2 b. SARS-Covid19-2 c. Cov-SARS-1 d. SARS-Covi-D2
2. “One class one TV Channel” programme of PM e-vidya expanded from 12 to.
a. 120 b. 200 c. 140 d. 150
3. The best way to maintain discipline in the class is to deal with the students.
a. affectionately b. strictly and friendly
c. Strictly and authoritatively d. Politely, but firmly

PART-C: Mathematics:
(Code:1-Mathematics Methodology) (Marks: 100)
1. Which one of the following equation is not in Clairaut’s form
a. b.

c. d.

2. The differential equation is

a. Homogeneous equation b. Linear equation

c. Bernouli equation d. Exact equation

3. The pole of the plane with respect to the sphere is.

a. (1,2,3) b. (2,3,-1) c. (2,1,2) d. (1,-1,2)

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PART-C : Physical Sciences:
(Code:2-Physical Sciences Methodology) (Marks: 100)
Physics (Marks: 50):

1. A rod of 1m length is moving along its length with a velocity 0.6C. Calculate its length as it is to an
observer on earth? (C=Speed of light).
a. 1 m b. 8m c. 0.8 m d. 0.1 m
2. Kepler’s third law is known as :
a. Law of orbits b. Law of areas
c. Law of periods d. Law of motion
3. A tuning fork is a
a. Bar fixed at one end b. Bar fixed at both ends
c. Bar fixed at middle d. Bar free at both ends

Chemistry (Marks:50):
1. Diborane on hydrolysis gives?
a. B3N3H6 b. BC3 c. H3BO3 d. HBO2
2. Which is an amphoteric Oxide
a. SO2 b. B2O3 c. ZnO d. Na2O
3. For one mole of a gas, the ideal gas equation is
a. PV=RT b. PV=3/2 RT c. PV=1/2 RT d. PV=5/2 RT

PART-C : Biological Sciences:

(Code:3-Biological Sciences Methodology) (Marks : 100)
Botany (Marks : 50):
1. Who proposed the theory of spontaneous generation of life?
a. Nageli b. Edward jenner c. Louis Pasteur d. Robert Koch
2. Nucleic Acid present in Virus
a. DNA b. RNA c. DNA or RNA d. DNA and RNA
3. The most common method of reproduction found in bacteria is
a. Conjugation b. Endospore Formation
c. Binary fission d. Transduction

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Zoology (Marks: 50):
1. A coral known as ‘sea fan’ is
a. Tubipora b. Pennatula c. Alcyonium d. Gorgonia
2. The embryonic respiratory organ in chick is
a. Allontois b. Chorion c. Yolksac d. Amnion
3. The largest living bird is
a. Kiwi b. Emu c. Cassowary d. Ostrich
PART-C: Social Studies:
(Code: 4-Social Studies Methodology) (Marks: 100)
Geography (Marks:35):

1. Which river flows in the Chotanagpur region around the coal deposit zone?
a. River Son b. River Damodar c. River Narmada d. Mahanadi
2. How many Ocean trenches are found in the world?
a. 11 b. 26 c. 18 d. 24
3. Bushmen belong to which race?
a. Negroid b. Cancasoid c. Mangoloid d. Nordic

History (Marks: 30):

1. Lothal, the main port city of the Indus Valley people is in which state?
a. Gujarat b. Maharashtra c. Punjab d. Rajasthan
2. Who founded Somapura Mahavihara, the famous centre for education
a. Devapala b. Dharmapala c. Harsha d. Vijayasena
3. Who established the city of Janpur (AD1359)?
a. Iltumish b. Mahmud c. Feroz Tughlaq d. Razia
Civics (Marks: 15):
1. How many members of the Constituent Assembly signed the constitution?
a. 300 b. 284 c. 299 d. 301
2. Behaviouralism emphasizes
a. In-depth studies b. Verifiable facts
c. Normative Studies d. Norms of appropriate behavior
3. How many national parties were recognized in the first general elections in 1952?
a. 6 b. 14 c. 39 d. 8

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Economics (Marks: 20):
1. The convexity of an indifference curve may be attributed to
a. Increasing Marginal rate of Substitution
b. Increasing Marginal rate of Technical Substitution
c. Constant Marginal rate of Substitution
d. Diminishing Marginal rate of Substitution
2. The market value of all the final goods and services produced in a year including net factor income
from abroad is called
a. GNP b. GDP c. NNP d. NDP
3. The essential function of money according to fisher’s quantity theory of money is
a. Medium of exchange b. Measure of value
c. Store of value d. Standard of deferred payment
English (Marks: 100):
1. When was “The Shepherd’s Calendar” Published?
a. 1578 b. 1579 c. 1580 d. 1581
2. Which of the following work of Sydney was published posthumously?
a. Astrophel and Stella b. The Defence of Poesie
c. Arcadia d. The Lady of May
3. Why did Shakespeare often use the idea of disguise in his plays?
a. No female actors b. No highlight manliness
c. To suppress the characters d. To display wickedness

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 ANNEXURE – I

Allied subjects of PhysicalSciences

1 Analytical Chemistry 20 Inorganic Chemistry

2 Applied Chemistry 21 Instrumentation
Marine Science/Marine
3 Applied Electronics 22
Physics
4 Applied Physics 23 Medicinal Chemistry
5 Astro Physics 24 Meteorology
Bio- Physics (Intermediate
6 25 Mineral Chemistry
withMPC group)
7 Bio-Chemistry 26 Molecular Chemistry
8 Chemistry of Foods and Nano-Physics/Nano-
27
Drugs Science/Nano Materials
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9 Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Nuclear Chemistry

10 Electronics 29 Nuclear Physics

11 Engineering Physics 30 Oceanography
12 Environmental Chemistry 31 Organic Chemistry
Fertilizers and Agro
13 32 Petro Chemicals
Chemicals
14 Forest Products Chemistry 33 Physical Chemistry
15 Geo Chemistry 34 Polymer Chemistry
16 Geology 35 Polymer Science
17 Geophysics 36 Space Physics
18 Industrial Chemistry

19 Information Science

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 ANNEXURE – II

Allied subjects of Life Sciences

1 17 Industrial Micro-biology
Agriculture/ Agricultural Science

2 18 Marine Biology
Animal Biology/ Animal Sciences

3 Anthropology 19 Marine Science

4 Bio Chemistry 20 Micro Biology

5 Biomedical Engineering 21 Molecular Biology

6 Biophysics 22 Nutrition

7 Bio Technology 23 Pharmacology

8 Diary Technology Pharmacy

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9 Ecology 25 Physiology

Environmental Biology/
10 Environmental Sciences 26 Plant Physiology

11 Fisheries 27 Plant Sciences

12 Food Technology 28 Poultry

13 Forestry 29 Public Health

Genetics/Human Genetics/ Sericulture

14 Molecular Genetics 30

15 Home Science

16 Horticulture

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