Topic Distribution Mechanics dominates the early questions (1–21), covering dimensions, vectors, kinematics, friction, momentum, energy, gravitation, elasticity, and rotational motion — roughly 20% of the paper.
Fluid mechanics and properties of matter follow (22–28), then waves and oscillations (29–36), thermodynamics (37–50), and optics (51–60), each occupying about 10–12% of the paper.
Electromagnetism and modern electronics span questions 61–80, covering electrostatics, circuits, semiconductors, and communication systems. The final stretch (81–100) focuses on atomic physics, nuclear physics, and radioactivity.
Question Style Questions lean heavily on conceptual understanding and formula application rather than long derivations. Numerical problems are short and solvable in under a minute, which suits the 2-hour, 100-question format (roughly 72 seconds per question).
Key Observations
- Classical mechanics and thermodynamics get the most coverage
- Modern physics (atomic + nuclear) is well-represented in the last 20 questions
- Optics and waves together account for about 15–18 questions
- Electronics (semiconductors, logic gates, transistors) appears as a distinct cluster around Q74–80
- No questions on experimental physics or data interpretation
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