Zakir Husain College of Engineering & Technology (ZHCET)
Session 2026–27
Verified Syllabus
AMU B.Tech (AMUEEE) Syllabus & Marks Distribution
Official subject-wise curriculum, chapter marks weightage, topic prioritization, and examination blueprint for AMUEEE B.Tech & B.Arch Engineering Entrance Examination. Calibrated with the latest Controller of Examinations standards.
Total Marks
100 Marks
Total Questions
100 MCQs
Test Duration
2 Hours (120 Minutes)
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect answers
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Subject-Wise Marks & Question Distribution
3 Subject Domains| Subject Domain | Prescribed Weightage | Core Topics & Chapter Scope | Priority / Threshold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics |
33 Marks
(33 Questions)
|
Units and Measurement & Dimensional Analysis • Kinematics • Laws of Motion • Work, Energy and Power • Rotational Mechanics • Gravitation | High Deciding Factor |
| Chemistry |
33 Marks
(33 Questions)
|
Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry • Atomic Structure • Chemical Thermodynamics & Energetics • Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium • Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry • Chemical Kinetics | High Deciding Factor |
| Mathematics |
34 Marks
(34 Questions)
|
Sets, Relations and Functions • Trigonometric Functions & Inverse Trigonometry • Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations • Permutations & Combinations and Binomial Theorem • Sequences & Series • Coordinate Geometry & Conic Sections | High Deciding Factor |
Detailed Syllabus Topic & Chapter Breakdown
Section 1
Physics
33 Marks
33 MCQs
- Units and Measurement & Dimensional Analysis
- Kinematics (Straight line, projectile motion, circular motion)
- Laws of Motion (Newton's laws, friction, momentum conservation)
- Work, Energy and Power (Work-energy theorem, collisions)
- Rotational Mechanics (Center of mass, torque, angular momentum, moment of inertia)
- Gravitation (Kepler's laws, escape velocity, satellite motion)
- Mechanics of Solids & Fluids (Hooke's law, Bernoulli's theorem, surface tension, viscosity)
- Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory (First & Second laws, Carnot engine, ideal gas laws)
- Oscillations & Waves (SHM, Doppler effect, standing waves in strings and pipes)
- Electrostatics & Capacitance (Gauss's law, potential, dielectric capacitors)
- Current Electricity (Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge, potentiometer)
- Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism (Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Lorentz force)
- Electromagnetic Induction & Alternating Currents (Faraday's law, Lenz's law, LCR resonance, transformer)
- Electromagnetic Waves & Optics (Interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments)
- Modern Physics & Semiconductors (Photoelectric effect, Bohr atom, nuclear binding energy, p-n junction diodes, logic gates)
Section 2
Chemistry
33 Marks
33 MCQs
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (Mole concept, stoichiometry, molarity/molality)
- Atomic Structure (Quantum numbers, electronic configurations, de Broglie, Heisenberg)
- Chemical Thermodynamics & Energetics (Enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs free energy criterion)
- Chemical & Ionic Equilibrium (Le Chatelier's principle, pH, buffer solutions, solubility product)
- Redox Reactions & Electrochemistry (Nernst equation, Kohlrausch's law, galvanic cells)
- Chemical Kinetics (Rate laws, integrated zero/first order equations, Arrhenius equation)
- Solutions & Colligative Properties (Raoult's law, boiling point elevation, freezing point depression, osmotic pressure)
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure (VSEPR theory, hybridization, Molecular Orbital Theory)
- Periodic Classification & Periodicity (Ionization enthalpy, electronegativity trends)
- p-Block, d-Block & f-Block Elements (Lanthanoid contraction, coordination compounds, Werner's theory, Crystal Field Theory)
- Organic Chemistry Basics (IUPAC, reaction mechanisms: inductive, resonance, hyperconjugation)
- Hydrocarbons & Haloalkanes/Haloarenes (SN1, SN2 mechanisms, Markovnikov addition)
- Oxygen & Nitrogen Functional Groups (Aldol, Cannizzaro, Reimer-Tiemann, Gabriel phthalimide, diazonium salts)
- Biomolecules & Polymers (Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, addition/condensation polymers)
Section 3
Mathematics
34 Marks
34 MCQs
- Sets, Relations and Functions (Domain, range, composite & inverse functions)
- Trigonometric Functions & Inverse Trigonometry (Identities, principal values)
- Complex Numbers & Quadratic Equations (Modulus, argument, cube roots of unity, nature of roots)
- Permutations & Combinations and Binomial Theorem (Counting principles, general/middle term)
- Sequences & Series (AP, GP, sum of infinite GP, special series)
- Coordinate Geometry & Conic Sections (Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola equations and tangents)
- Matrices & Determinants (Properties, inverse of matrix, Cramer's rule)
- Differential Calculus (Limits, continuity, differentiability, chain rule, tangents & normals, maxima & minima)
- Integral Calculus (Indefinite & definite integrals, properties, area under curves)
- Differential Equations (Variable separable, linear first-order differential equations)
- Vector Algebra & Three-Dimensional Geometry (Dot & cross products, line & plane equations, shortest distance)
- Probability & Statistics (Conditional probability, Bayes' theorem, binomial distribution)
Alumni Advisory
Preparation Strategy
High-Yield Strategic Advice for AMU B.Tech (AMUEEE)
1. Negative Marking & Pacing Discipline
With a 0.25 mark penalty for every wrong answer, 4 wild guesses eliminate an entire correctly earned mark. Aim for 80%+ accuracy during timed mock tests and avoid low-probability guesses in clustered rank bands.
2. NCERT Foundation & Problem Sets
Over 75% of AMU entrance questions directly adapt NCERT textbook theorems, exemplar problems, and standard definitions. Complete all in-text NCERT chapter exercises before attempting external reference materials.
3. 10-Year Trend Repetition
AMU entrance examinations exhibit high concept reuse. Solving previous year papers under exact 2-hour OMR conditions reveals recurrent question patterns, high-frequency topics, and typical question traps.
Frequently Asked Questions — AMU B.Tech (AMUEEE) Syllabus
Q:
What is the latest exam pattern for AMU B.Tech (AMUEEE 2026)?
According to the official AMU Guide to Admissions 2026–27 (Page 58 & 149), AMU B.Tech consists of a single objective paper of 100 marks comprising 100 questions on Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, conducted over 2 hours (120 minutes) from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Marking scheme is +1 mark for correct and -0.25 marks for incorrect answers.
Q:
How does the new 100-mark pattern compare to the legacy 150-mark pattern?
The exam duration has been reduced from 180 minutes (3 hours) to 120 minutes (2 hours), and total questions from 150 to 100. Pacing per question remains strictly identical at 1.2 minutes (72 seconds) per question, but reduces cognitive fatigue.
Q:
What is the exam pattern for AMU B.Arch in 2026?
B.Arch admission is determined through two papers of equal weightage: Paper-I (Common with B.Tech, 100 marks, 2 hours on 19-04-2026) and Paper-II (National Aptitude Test in Architecture - NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture).
Q:
What is the safe score for Computer Engineering at ZHCET AMU out of 100?
For external candidates, a score of ~58 to 63 marks out of 100 (closing rank ~85) is considered competitive for Computer Engineering. For internal candidates, ~42 to 47 marks out of 100 is typically safe.
Q:
Does AMU accept JEE Main scores for B.Tech admission?
No. AMU conducts its own independent entrance exam (AMUEEE) for all B.Tech branches. JEE Main score is not accepted for AMU B.Tech admissions.
Q:
Does AMUEEE follow the NCERT rationalized / deleted syllabus?
Yes. AMUEEE test construction adheres to the rationalized NCERT Class 11 and 12 curriculum. Obsolete and deleted chapters (such as Solid State, Surface Chemistry, Metallurgy, Hydrogen, s-Block, Polymers, Communication Systems, and Mathematical Induction) are excluded from testing sets.