Physics

How the physical world works, from motion and energy to electricity, optics and modern physics.

What you study

Units and measurement, kinematics, laws of motion, work-energy, gravitation, thermodynamics, waves; Class 12: electrostatics, current, magnetism, optics, atoms and nuclei, semiconductors.

Based on the CBSE curriculum outline. Check the current year's syllabus PDF on cbseacademic.nic.in for exact units and marks.

Who it suits

Thinker (I)Doer (R)

Draws most on: Numerical, Logical reasoning, Mechanical, Spatial.

Check your fit with the test

Routes where it matters

Engineering (B.Tech / B.E.)JEE Main, JEE Advanced, state CETs, BITSAT Required

Architecture (B.Arch)NATA, JEE Main Paper 2 Required

B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, MathsCUET UG, IISER Aptitude Test, NEST Required

B.Sc Computer ScienceCUET UG Helpful

Medicine (MBBS, BDS, AYUSH)NEET UG Required

Nursing (B.Sc)NEET UG / state and institute tests Required

Pharmacy (B.Pharm)State CETs, university tests Required

Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc)NEET UG (VCI quota), state tests Required

B.Sc Biotechnology / Life SciencesCUET UG, IISER IAT Often asked

Agriculture (B.Sc Agri)ICAR AIEEA via CUET, state tests Required

Commercial Pilot (CPL)DGCA exams, flying school selection Required

Merchant NavyIMU-CET Required

NDA: Air Force and Navy wingsUPSC NDA Required