Class 11 (Science) & Diploma Syllabus & Marks Distribution
Official subject-wise curriculum, chapter marks weightage, topic prioritization, and examination blueprint for AMU Class 11th Science & Diploma in Engineering Entrance Exam Guide. Calibrated with the latest Controller of Examinations standards.
Subject-Wise Marks & Question Distribution
6 Subject Domains| Subject Domain | Prescribed Weightage | Core Topics & Chapter Scope | Priority / Threshold |
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Physics
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10
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17 Marks | Light — Reflection and Refraction, Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Electric Current, The Human Eye and the Colourful World, Motion & Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Work & Energy, Sound | Core Scoring |
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Chemistry
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10
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17 Marks | Chemical Reactions and Equations, Acids, Bases and Salts, Metals and Non-metals, Carbon and Its Compounds, Structure of the Atom & Matter (Class 9) | Core Scoring |
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Life Sciences / Biology
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10
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16 Marks | Life Processes, Control and Coordination, How do Organisms Reproduce?, Heredity and Evolution, Our Environment & Cell Structure (Class 9) | Core Scoring |
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Mathematics
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10
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30 Marks | Quadratic Equations, Arithmetic Progressions (AP), Trigonometry & Heights and Distances, Coordinate Geometry, Triangles & Circles, Surface Areas and Volumes, Real Numbers & Polynomials, Statistics and Probability | High Deciding Factor |
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Indo-Islamic Culture & Aligarh Movement
AMU Prescribed Heritage & Islamic Studies
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10 Marks | Sir Syed Ahmad Khan & The Aligarh Movement, Islamic Tenets, Seerat & Khilafat-e-Rashida | Rank Booster (100% Retrievable) |
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General Knowledge
Static National GK & Current Affairs
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10 Marks | Indian Constitution & Contemporary Affairs | Core Scoring |
Detailed Syllabus Topic & Chapter Breakdown
Physics
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Concave and convex mirrors, Mirror formula (1/f = 1/v + 1/u), magnification sign convention, Snell's law (sin i / sin r = n21), refractive index, convex and concave lenses, Lens formula (1/f = 1/v - 1/u), Power of a lens (P = 1/f in meters, Dioptre unit).
Electricity
Electric current and potential difference (V = W/Q), Ohm's law (V = IR), factors affecting resistance (R = rho * l / A), series and parallel combinations, heating effect of electric current (Joule's law H = I^2*R*t), electric power (P = VI = I^2*R = V^2/R), commercial unit of electricity (1 kWh = 3.6 x 10^6 J).
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current
Magnetic field lines around a straight conductor, circular loop, and solenoid; Fleming's left-hand rule (Force on current-carrying conductor F = B*I*L*sin theta), domestic electric circuits, live/neutral/earth wires, safety fuse, short circuit, overloading.
The Human Eye and the Colourful World
Accommodation of human eye, Defects of vision (Myopia -> concave lens, Hypermetropia -> convex lens, Presbyopia -> bifocal lens), refraction through triangular glass prism, dispersion of white light, atmospheric refraction (twinkling of stars, advanced sunrise), scattering of light (Tyndall effect, red sunset).
Motion & Laws of Motion
Distance vs displacement, speed and velocity, uniform and non-uniform motion, graphical representation (s-t and v-t graphs), three equations of motion (v = u + at, s = ut + 0.5at^2, v^2 = u^2 + 2as), Newton's three laws of motion, momentum (p = mv), conservation of linear momentum (m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2).
Gravitation, Work & Energy, Sound
Universal law of gravitation (F = G*m1*m2/r^2), acceleration due to gravity (g = GM/R^2), mass vs weight, Archimedes' Principle, buoyancy, relative density, Work done (W = F*s*cos theta), Kinetic Energy (0.5mv^2), Potential Energy (mgh), law of conservation of energy, Sound propagation, echo (min distance 17.2m), ultrasound & SONAR.
Chemistry
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Balancing chemical equations, Combination, Decomposition (thermal, electrolytic, photolytic), Displacement, Double displacement, Precipitation, Redox reactions (Oxidation: gain of O / loss of H, Reduction: loss of O / gain of H), Oxidizing and reducing agents, Corrosion and Rancidity prevention.
Acids, Bases and Salts
Arrhenius definitions, Natural and synthetic indicators, Reaction of acids with metals (H2 gas evolution) and carbonates (CO2 gas), pH scale concept (pH = -log[H+]), importance in everyday life (soil pH, tooth decay, digestive system), Preparation, properties, and chemical formulas of Bleaching Powder (CaOCl2), Baking Soda (NaHCO3), Washing Soda (Na2CO3.10H2O), Plaster of Paris (CaSO4.0.5H2O).
Metals and Non-metals
Physical properties, Amphoteric oxides (Al2O3, ZnO), Reactivity series (K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Pb > H > Cu > Hg > Ag > Au), Ionic bond formation and properties (high melting point, electrical conductivity in molten/aqueous state), Metallurgy: concentration of ore, Roasting (sulfide ores in excess air) vs Calcination (carbonate ores in limited air), Electrolytic refining of blister copper, Alloys (Brass: Cu+Zn, Bronze: Cu+Sn, Solder: Pb+Sn).
Carbon and Its Compounds
Covalent bonding in carbon, Catenation and tetravalency, Saturated vs unsaturated hydrocarbons (alkanes CnH2n+2, alkenes CnH2n, alkynes CnH2n-2), Homologous series, Functional groups (halides, alcohols -OH, aldehydes -CHO, ketones -CO-, carboxylic acids -COOH), IUPAC naming rules, Combustion, Oxidation (alkaline KMnO4 / acidified K2Cr2O7), Addition reaction (hydrogenation of vegetable oils), Substitution reaction, Ethanol and Ethanoic acid properties, Esterification and Saponification, Soaps and Detergents (micelle formation mechanism).
Structure of the Atom & Matter (Class 9)
Bohr's model of atom, subatomic particles, electronic configuration (2n^2 rule), valence electrons and valency, Isotopes (same Z, different A; C-14 dating, U-235 reactor, Co-60 radiotherapy), Isobars (same A, different Z), Mole concept (1 mole = 6.022 x 10^23 particles, Molar mass = mass in grams / moles).
Life Sciences / Biology
Life Processes
Autotrophic nutrition (photosynthesis steps, chloroplast structure, stomata mechanism), Heterotrophic nutrition, Human digestive system (Salivary amylase, Gastric HCl & Pepsin, Pancreatic Trypsin & Lipase, Bile salts emulsification, intestinal villi absorption), Respiration (aerobic in mitochondria producing 38 ATP vs anaerobic producing ethanol/lactic acid), Human respiratory tract and alveoli, Transportation (Human double circulation, four-chambered heart, arteries vs veins, lymph fluid, xylem and phloem transport), Excretion (Structure of nephron, glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, artificial kidney dialysis).
Control and Coordination
Structure of neuron (cyton, dendrites, axon, synapse, neurotransmitters), Reflex action and reflex arc, Human brain anatomy (Forebrain: cerebrum sensory/motor, Midbrain, Hindbrain: cerebellum posture/balance, pons, medulla oblongata involuntary functions), Plant hormones (Auxins phototropism, Gibberellins stem elongation, Cytokinins cell division, Abscisic acid growth inhibitor/wilting), Endocrine glands & hormones (Pituitary growth hormone, Thyroid thyroxine and iodine, Pancreas insulin and diabetes, Adrenal adrenaline fight/flight, Testes testosterone, Ovaries estrogen and progesterone).
How do Organisms Reproduce?
Asexual reproduction methods (Binary fission in Amoeba/Leishmania, Multiple fission in Plasmodium, Budding in Hydra/Yeast, Spore formation in Rhizopus, Fragmentation in Spirogyra, Vegetative propagation), Sexual reproduction in flowering plants (stamen, carpel, pollination self vs cross, double fertilization, seed formation), Human reproductive systems (male: testes, vas deferens, prostate; female: ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus), Menstrual cycle, Contraceptive methods (barrier, hormonal, IUD Copper-T, surgical vasectomy/tubectomy).
Heredity and Evolution
Gregor Johann Mendel's experiments on garden pea (Pisum sativum), Monohybrid cross (Phenotypic ratio 3:1, Genotypic ratio 1:2:1), Dihybrid cross (Phenotypic ratio 9:3:3:1), Law of Segregation and Law of Independent Assortment, Sex determination in human beings (Male XY heterogametic, Female XX homogametic, 50% chance for boy/girl).
Our Environment & Cell Structure (Class 9)
Ecosystem structure (producers, consumers, decomposers), Food chain and food web, 10% law of energy transfer (Lindeman's law), Biological magnification of pesticides (DDT), Ozone layer depletion (Role of CFCs and Montreal Protocol), Biodegradable vs non-biodegradable wastes, Cell organelles (Mitochondria powerhouse, Chloroplast, Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, Lysosomes suicidal bags).
Mathematics
Quadratic Equations
Standard form ax^2 + bx + c = 0 (a != 0), Solution by factorization and quadratic formula x = (-b +- sqrt(b^2-4ac))/(2a), Discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac, Nature of roots (D > 0 two distinct real roots, D = 0 two equal real roots, D < 0 no real roots), Relations between roots and coefficients (alpha + beta = -b/a, alpha*beta = c/a).
Arithmetic Progressions (AP)
General form a, a+d, a+2d..., nth term formula an = a + (n-1)d, Sum of first n terms Sn = n/2[2a + (n-1)d] or Sn = n/2[a + l], Arithmetic mean, Algebraic terms in AP (consecutive terms: a-d, a, a+d).
Trigonometry & Heights and Distances
Trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan, cosec, sec, cot), Standard values at 0, 30, 45, 60, and 90 degrees, Fundamental identities (sin^2 theta + cos^2 theta = 1, 1 + tan^2 theta = sec^2 theta, 1 + cot^2 theta = cosec^2 theta), Heights and distances (Line of sight, Angle of elevation, Angle of depression, solving right-triangle word problems).
Coordinate Geometry
Distance formula d = sqrt((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2), Section formula for internal division P(x, y) = ((m1x2 + m2x1)/(m1+m2), (m1y2 + m2y1)/(m1+m2)), Mid-point formula ((x1+x2)/2, (y1+y2)/2), Area of triangle using coordinates, Condition for collinearity (Area = 0).
Triangles & Circles
Basic Proportionality Theorem (Thales' theorem) and its converse, Criteria for similarity of triangles (AAA, SSS, SAS), Ratio of areas of similar triangles equals ratio of squares of corresponding sides, Tangent to a circle theorem (radius is perpendicular to tangent at point of contact), Lengths of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal.
Surface Areas and Volumes
Surface area and volume of combination of solids (cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres, hemispheres), Conversion of solid from one shape to another, Frustum of a cone (volume and surface area formulas).
Real Numbers & Polynomials
Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic, Finding HCF and LCM by prime factorization, HCF(a, b) * LCM(a, b) = a * b, Proof of irrationality for sqrt(2), sqrt(3), sqrt(5), Zeroes of a polynomial and geometrical meaning, Relationship between zeroes and coefficients of quadratic and cubic polynomials.
Statistics and Probability
Mean of grouped data (Direct method, Assumed mean method), Median of grouped data (l + ((n/2 - cf)/f)*h), Mode of grouped data (l + ((f1-f0)/(2f1-f0-f2))*h), Empirical relationship: Mode = 3*Median - 2*Mean, Classical probability definition P(E) = number of favorable outcomes / total outcomes, Complementary events P(E) + P(not E) = 1.
Indo-Islamic Culture & Aligarh Movement
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan & The Aligarh Movement
Complete timeline of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan (1817-1898), Literary masterpieces (Asar-us-Sanadid, Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind, Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq), Educational foundations (Moradabad 1859, Victoria School Ghazipur 1862, Scientific Society 1864, MAO College School 1875, MAO College 1877, AMU Act 1920), Key companions (Mohsin-ul-Mulk, Viqar-ul-Mulk, Maulana Hali, Shibli Nomani, Chiragh Ali, Nazir Ahmad).
Islamic Tenets, Seerat & Khilafat-e-Rashida
Five Pillars of Islam (Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakat 2.5%, Hajj), Six Articles of Faith, Seerat-e-Rasool SAW (570 CE birth, Cave of Hira revelation, 622 CE Hijrat to Madinah, Battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq, Treaty of Hudaibiyah 628 CE, Conquest of Makkah 630 CE), Khilafat-e-Rashida (Hazrat Abu Bakr RA, Hazrat Umar RA, Hazrat Uthman RA, Hazrat Ali RA), Sufi Chishti order in India, Indo-Islamic architectural monuments.
General Knowledge
Indian Constitution & Contemporary Affairs
Preamble values, Fundamental Rights (Articles 14 to 32), Directive Principles, Executive governance (President, Prime Minister, Supreme Court), Indian Geography (rivers, mountain passes, soil types), ISRO space exploration milestones (Chandrayaan-3, Aditya-L1, Gaganyaan), National Sports & Honors (Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards, Khel Ratna, Olympic & ICC World Cup records).
High-Yield Strategic Advice for Class 11 (Science) & Diploma
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.