Name of Test

Topic  

Weightage

Numerical Ability

Number and Simplification, LCM and HCF Average, Quadratic Equations, Sequence and Series, Surds and Indices, Logarithms, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Partnership, Alligation and Mixture. Time Speed and Distance, Time and Work, Permutations and Combinations, Probability, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, etc

20 Q

Reasoning

Series Formation, Coding-Decoding, Distance and Directions, Calendar and Clock, Ranking and Arrangement, Puzzles

Data Interpretation and Graphical Analysis

Mean, Median, Mode, Measures of Dispersion, Graphical Analysis: Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie-Chart, Tabulation.

Topics

Topic Description

Weightage

PART B & PART C

Inorganic Chemistry

Chemical periodicity, Structure and bonding in homo- & hetero nuclear molecules, Concepts of acids and bases, transition elements and coordination compounds, Organometallic compounds, Cages and metal clusters, Analytical chemistry, Bio-inorganic chemistry, Nuclear chemistry etc.

40 Q & 60 Q

Physical Chemistry

Basic principles of quantum mechanics, approximate methods of quantum mechanics, Atomic structure and spectroscopy, Chemical bonding in diatomics, Chemical applications of group theory, Molecular spectroscopy,  Chemical thermodynamics, Statistical thermodynamics,  Electrochemistry, Chemical kinetics, Colloids and surfaces, Solid state, Polymer chemistry, . Data analysis

Organic Chemistry

IUPAC nomenclature of organic molecules, Principles of stereochemistry, Principles of stereochemistry, Organic reactive intermediates, Organic reaction mechanisms, Common named reactions and rearrangements, Organic transformations and reagents, Concepts in organic synthesis, Asymmetric synthesis, Pericyclic reactions, Synthesis and reactivity, Chemistry of natural products, Structure determination of organic compounds

Interdisciplinary topics 

Chemistry in nanoscience and technology

Catalysis and green chemistry

Medicinal chemistry

Supramolecular chemistry

Environmental chemistry

Name of Test

Topic

Weightage

PART B

Earth Science

The Earth and the Solar System

50 Q

Earth Materials, Surface Features and Processes

Interior of the Earth, Deformation and Tectonics

Oceans and Atmosphere & Environmental Earth Sciences

PART C

Geology

Mineralogy and Petrology

80 Q

Structural Geology and Geotectonics

Palaeontology and its Applications

Sedimentology and Stratigraphy

Marine Geology and Pale oceanography

Geochemistry

Economic Geology

Precambrian Geology and Crustal Evolution

Quaternary Geology

Applied Geology – Remote Sensing and GIS, Engineering Geology, Hydrogeology & Mineral Exploration

Physical Geography – Geomorphology, Climatology, Bio-geography, Environmental Geography & Geography of India

Geophysics – Signal Processing, Field theory, Numerical analysis and inversion, Gravity and Magnetic fields of the earth, Plate Tectonics and Geo-dynamics, Seismology Elastic theory, Gravity and Magnetic Methods, Electrical and Electromagnetic Methods, Seismic Methods & Well logging

Meteorology – Climatology, Physical Meteorology, Atmospheric Electricity, Cloud Physics, Dynamic Meteorology, Numerical Weather Prediction, General Circulation and Climate Modelling, Synoptic Meteorology, Aviation Meteorology & Satellite Meteorology

Ocean Sciences – Physical Oceanography, Chemical Oceanography, Geological Oceanography & Biological Oceanography

Topic

Topic Contents

Weightage

PART B & PART C

Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology

Structure of atoms, molecules and chemical bonds, Composition, structure and function of biomolecules, Stabilizing interactions, Principles of biophysical chemistry, Bioenergetics, oxidative phosphorylation, Principles of catalysis, enzymes and enzyme kinetic,  Conformation of proteins, Conformation of nucleic acids, Stability of proteins and nucleic acids, Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids nucleotides and vitamins 

50 Q & 75 Q

Cellular Organization

Membrane structure and function, Structural organization and function of intracellular organelles, Organization of genes and chromosomes,  Cell division and cell cycle, Microbial Physiology

Fundamental Processes

DNA replication, repair and recombination, RNA synthesis and processing, Protein synthesis and processing, Control of gene expression at transcription and translation level

Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Host parasite interaction, Cell signaling, Cellular communication, Cancer, Innate and adaptive immune system

Developmental Biology

Basic concepts of development, Gametogenesis, fertilization and early development, Morphogenesis and organogenesis in animals, Morphogenesis and organogenesis in plants, Programmed cell death, ageing and senescence

System Physiology – Plant

Photosynthesis, Respiration and photorespiration,  Nitrogen metabolism, Plant hormones, Sensory photobiology, Solute transport and photoassimilate translocation, Secondary metabolites, Stress physiology

 System Physiology – Animal

Blood and circulation, Cardiovascular System,  Respiratory system, Nervous system, Sense organs,  Excretory system, Thermoregulation, Stress and adaptation, Digestive system, Endocrinology and reproduction

Inheritance Biology

Mendelian principles, Concept of gene, Extensions of Mendelian principles, Gene mapping methods, Extra chromosomal inheritance, Microbial genetics, Human genetics, Quantitative genetics, Mutation, Structural and numerical alterations of chromosomes, Recombination

Diversity of Life Forms

Principles & methods of taxonomy, Levels of structural organization, Outline classification of plants, animals & microorganisms, Natural history of Indian subcontinent, Organisms of health & agricultural importance, Organisms of conservation concern

Ecological Principles

The Environment, Habitat and Niche, Population Ecology, Species Interactions, Community Ecology, Ecological Succession, Ecosystem Ecology, Biogeography, Applied Ecology, Conservation Biology

Evolution and Behaviour

Emergence of evolutionary thoughts, Origin of cells and unicellular evolution, Pale ontology and Evolutionary History, Molecular Evolution, The Mechanisms, Brain, Behaviour and Evolution, 

Applied Biology & Methods in Biology

Microbial fermentation and production of small and macro molecules, Application of immunological principles, vaccines, diagnostics. Tissue and cell culture methods for plants and animals., Transgenic animals and plants, molecular approaches to diagnosis and strain identification., Genomics and its application to health and agriculture, including gene therapy., Bio-resource and uses of biodiversity, Breeding in plants and animals, Bioremediation and phytoremediation, Biosensors

Unit

Topic

Weightage

PART B & PART C

Unit I

Analysis

40 Q & 60 Q

Linear Algebra

Unit II

Complex Analysis

Algebra & Topology

Unit III

Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)

Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)

Numerical Analysis

Calculus of Variations

Linear Integral Equations & Classical Mechanics

UNIT IV

Descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis

Name of Test

Topic

Weightage

PART B & PART C

PART A :
Core 

Mathematical Methods of Physics

25 Q & 30 Q

Classical Mechanics

Electromagnetic Theory & Quantum Mechanics

Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics

Electronics and Experimental Methods

PART B :
Advanced

Mathematical Methods of Physics

Classical Mechanics & Electromagnetic Theory

Quantum Mechanics & Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics

Electronics and Experimental Methods

Atomic & Molecular Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Nuclear and Particle Physics