AMU Class 11th Science & Diploma in Engineering Entrance Exam Guide
Exhaustive student master portal: Official solved test papers, chapter-by-chapter weightage tables, negative marking probability analysis, quick revision notes, Indo-Islamic heritage modules, and verified institutional cutoffs.
10-Year Solved Question Papers & Answer Keys
| Year | Paper Code | MCQs | Difficulty | High-Yield Focus Areas | Verification | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate to Challenging | Electricity parallel ladder networks, Carbon esterification & saponification, Quadratic roots discriminant, Sir Syed foundation 1877. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2023 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate | Concave lens magnification, Life processes nephron filtration, AP sum of n terms, Khilafat-e-Rashida caliph dates. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2022 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate | Joule heating numericals, Metals roasting vs calcination, Coordinate geometry section formula, Asar-us-Sanadid date 1847. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2021 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate to Tough | Snell's law refraction index, Acidity pH calculations, Mendel dihybrid 9:3:3:1 ratio, Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq launch 1870. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2020 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Easy to Moderate | Chemical reactions redox balancing, Universal gravitation law, ISRO Chandrayaan mission, Amir Khusrau musical inventions. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2019 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate | Human eye myopia correction concave lens, Circles tangent properties, Five Pillars of Islam, Periodic properties. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2018 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate | Newton's second law momentum, Mole concept calculation, Maulana Hali works, Triangle similarity criteria. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2017 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate | Frustum of cone surface area, Endocrine system hormones, Scientific Society foundation 1864, Fleming's left-hand rule. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2016 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate to Challenging | Electric power calculations, Plant auxins, Battle of Badr year 624 CE, Grouped data median formula. | ✔ Verified Key | |
| 2015 Exam | Series A / B / C / D | 100 Qs | Moderate | Lens power dioptre formula, Quadratic discriminant, MAO college foundation 1877, Kidney nephron excretion. | ✔ Verified Key |
Negative Marking & Risk-Reward Probability Table
0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer (1/4th penalty). +1.0 awarded for correct answer.
| Elimination Scenario | Expected Score per MCQ | Strategic Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Blind Guessing (4 random choices) | +0.0625 marks | High Risk — In practice, negative variance leads to aggregate mark loss. |
| 1 Option Confidently Eliminated (3 choices left) | +0.166 marks | Borderline Positive — Attempt only if overall score is below target cutoff. |
| 2 Options Confidently Eliminated (50/50 odds) | +0.375 marks | Statistically Advised — Strong positive expected value over 10+ questions. |
Recommended Two-Pass OMR Execution Strategy
Attempt 100% verified recall questions first (Indo-Islamic 10m, GK 10m, direct NCERT inorganic/biology questions, single-step physics formulas). Bubble immediately on OMR.
Work through multi-step Mathematics and Physics numericals. Cross out eliminated options physically on the paper. Attempt questions where at least two options are ruled out.
Check bubble row numbers against question booklet numbers to prevent catastrophic index shifting. Verify that no stray pencil/pen marks exist in OMR timing tracks.
Complete Syllabus Tables & Marks Weightage
Physics
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light — Reflection and Refraction | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 3 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 2 Qs | Core | 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 | 2 Qs | Core | 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 | 2 Qs | Core | 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
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Reactions and Equations | 3 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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) | 2 Qs | Core | 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
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Processes | 5 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 3 Qs | High Yield | 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? | 3 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 3 Qs | High Yield | 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) | 2 Qs | Core | 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
NCERT Class 9 & Class 10| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quadratic Equations | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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) | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 5 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 4 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 3 Qs | High Yield | 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 | 3 Qs | Core | 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 | 3 Qs | Core | 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
AMU Prescribed Heritage & Islamic Studies| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Syed Ahmad Khan & The Aligarh Movement | 5 Qs | Rank Determiner | 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 | 5 Qs | Rank Determiner | 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
Static National GK & Current Affairs| Chapter / Unit Name | Questions | Priority | Syllabus Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Constitution & Contemporary Affairs | 10 Qs | Scoring | 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). |
Chapter-wise Quick Revision Notes & Formula Cheat Sheets
Condensation of recurrent NCERT principles, key laws, chemical preparations, and mathematical derivations tested across 10 years of AMU entrance papers.
Physics Key Concepts & Formulas
Mirror Formula: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u. Magnification: m = -v/u = h'/h. Concave mirror has negative focal length (f < 0); Convex mirror has positive focal length (f > 0). Lens Formula: 1/f = 1/v - 1/u. Lens Magnification: m = +v/u = h'/h. Convex lens has f > 0; Concave lens has f < 0. Power of a Lens: P = 1/f (in meters), unit is Dioptre (D). Converging lens power is positive; diverging lens power is negative.
Current: I = Q/t. Ohm's Law: V = IR. Resistance: R = rho * (l/A), where rho is resistivity. Series Combination: R_eq = R1 + R2 + ... + Rn (Current is constant; Voltage divides). Parallel Combination: 1/R_eq = 1/R1 + 1/R2 + ... + 1/Rn (Voltage is constant; Current divides). Joule's Heating: H = I^2*R*t = V*I*t = (V^2/R)*t. Electric Power: P = VI = I^2*R = V^2/R. Commercial Energy: 1 kWh = 1 unit = 3.6 x 10^6 Joules.
Right-Hand Thumb Rule: Thumb in direction of current, curled fingers show magnetic field lines. Solenoid acts like a bar magnet; field inside is uniform and parallel: B = mu_0 * n * I. Fleming's Left-Hand Rule: Father (Force/Thumb), Mother (Magnetic Field/Forefinger), Child (Current/Middle finger). Earth wire is green/yellow; Live wire is red/brown; Neutral wire is black/blue.
Equations of Motion: v = u + at | s = ut + 0.5*a*t^2 | v^2 = u^2 + 2as. Momentum: p = mv. Newton's 2nd Law: F = dp/dt = ma. Conservation of Momentum: m1u1 + m2u2 = m1v1 + m2v2. Gravitation: F = G*(m1*m2)/r^2, G = 6.67 x 10^-11 N m^2/kg^2. Acceleration due to gravity at earth surface: g = GM/R^2 = 9.8 m/s^2. Work: W = F*s*cos(theta). Kinetic Energy = 0.5*m*v^2. Gravitational Potential Energy = m*g*h.
Chemistry Key Concepts & Formulas
Reactivity Series mnemonic: 'Please Stop Calling Me A Careless Zebra Instead Try Learning How Copper Saves Gold' -> K > Na > Ca > Mg > Al > Zn > Fe > Sn > Pb > [H] > Cu > Hg > Ag > Au. Highly reactive metals (K, Na, Ca, Mg) extracted by electrolysis of molten chlorides. Moderately reactive metals (Zn, Fe, Pb) extracted by roasting (sulfides) or calcination (carbonates) followed by carbon reduction. Amphoteric Oxides react with both acids and bases: Al2O3 + 6HCl -> 2AlCl3 + 3H2O and Al2O3 + 2NaOH -> 2NaAlO2 (Sodium Aluminate) + H2O.
1. Bleaching Powder: CaOCl2 | Prepared by passing chlorine gas over dry slaked lime: Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 -> CaOCl2 + H2O. 2. Baking Soda: NaHCO3 (Sodium hydrogen carbonate) | Prepared by Solvay process: NaCl + H2O + CO2 + NH3 -> NH4Cl + NaHCO3. 3. Washing Soda: Na2CO3.10H2O (Sodium carbonate decahydrate) | Recrystallization of anhydrous sodium carbonate. 4. Plaster of Paris: CaSO4.0.5H2O (Calcium sulfate hemihydrate) | Prepared by heating gypsum at 373 K (100 deg C): CaSO4.2H2O -> CaSO4.0.5H2O + 1.5H2O.
Alkane: CnH2n+2 | Alkene: CnH2n | Alkyne: CnH2n-2. Alcohol: -OH (suffix -ol) | Aldehyde: -CHO (suffix -al) | Ketone: >C=O (suffix -one) | Carboxylic Acid: -COOH (suffix -oic acid). Esterification: Ethanoic acid + Ethanol in presence of conc H2SO4 -> Ethyl ethanoate (sweet fruity smell) + H2O. Saponification: Alkaline hydrolysis of esters producing soap (sodium salt of fatty acid) and glycerol: CH3COOC2H5 + NaOH -> CH3COONa + C2H5OH. Soaps have hydrophilic ionic head (COO- Na+) and hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail. Soaps form scum in hard water containing Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions; detergents do not.
Mathematics Key Concepts & Formulas
Quadratic Equation: ax^2 + bx + c = 0. Roots: x = (-b +- sqrt(D))/(2a). Discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac. Sum of roots: alpha + beta = -b/a. Product of roots: alpha*beta = c/a. Quadratic formula from roots: x^2 - (alpha+beta)x + (alpha*beta) = 0. Arithmetic Progression: nth term an = a + (n-1)d. Sum of n terms: Sn = (n/2)[2a + (n-1)d] = (n/2)[a + l]. d = an - a(n-1). Common difference can be positive, negative, or zero.
sin^2(theta) + cos^2(theta) = 1 | 1 + tan^2(theta) = sec^2(theta) | 1 + cot^2(theta) = cosec^2(theta). Standard values: sin(0) = 0, sin(30) = 1/2, sin(45) = 1/sqrt(2), sin(60) = sqrt(3)/2, sin(90) = 1. cos values are reverse: cos(0) = 1, cos(30) = sqrt(3)/2, cos(45) = 1/sqrt(2), cos(60) = 1/2, cos(90) = 0. tan(theta) = sin(theta)/cos(theta): tan(0)=0, tan(30)=1/sqrt(3), tan(45)=1, tan(60)=sqrt(3), tan(90)=undefined.
Distance: d = sqrt((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2). Section Formula: x = (m1x2 + m2x1)/(m1+m2), y = (m1y2 + m2y1)/(m1+m2). Area of Triangle = 0.5 * |x1(y2-y3) + x2(y3-y1) + x3(y1-y2)|. Circle Tangents: Length of tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal. Cylinder: Volume = pi*r^2*h, Curved Surface Area = 2*pi*r*h, Total Surface Area = 2*pi*r*(r+h). Cone: Volume = (1/3)*pi*r^2*h, CSA = pi*r*l where l = sqrt(r^2 + h^2). Sphere: Volume = (4/3)*pi*r^3, Surface Area = 4*pi*r^2. Frustum Volume = (1/3)*pi*h*(r1^2 + r2^2 + r1*r2).
Biology Key Concepts & Formulas
Digestive Enzymes: Mouth (Salivary amylase breaks starch to maltose), Stomach (Pepsin breaks proteins to peptones in acidic pH 1.8 created by HCl), Small Intestine (Pancreatic juice: Trypsin digests proteins, Lipase breaks emulsified fats; Bile juice from liver emulsifies fats and neutralizes acid). Double Circulation: Right atrium -> Right ventricle -> Pulmonary artery -> Lungs -> Pulmonary veins -> Left atrium -> Left ventricle -> Aorta -> Body tissues. Kidneys: Functional unit is Nephron. Bowmans capsule contains Glomerulus where ultrafiltration occurs. Tubular reabsorption recovers glucose, amino acids, salts, and major water.
Gregor Mendel used Garden Pea (Pisum sativum) due to 7 pairs of contrasting traits. Monohybrid Cross (Height: TT x tt): F1 all tall (Tt). F2 Phenotypic Ratio = 3 Tall : 1 Dwarf (3:1). F2 Genotypic Ratio = 1 TT : 2 Tt : 1 tt (1:2:1). Dihybrid Cross (Round Yellow RRYY x Wrinkled Green rryy): F2 Phenotypic Ratio = 9 Round Yellow : 3 Round Green : 3 Wrinkled Yellow : 1 Wrinkled Green (9:3:3:1). Sex chromosomes: Human body has 23 pairs (46 chromosomes). 22 pairs are autosomes. 23rd pair is sex chromosome: XX in human female, XY in human male. Father's sperm determines child's biological sex.
Master Indo-Islamic Culture & Aligarh Movement Study Module
Carries 10 high-predictability marks in AMU Class 11 Science entrance. Questions repeat with >40% frequency across 10 years of entrance tests.
Sir Syed Ahmad Khan Master Chronology (1817–1920)
| Year / Date | Historical Milestone & Educational Significance |
|---|---|
| 1817 (Oct 17) | Sir Syed Ahmad Khan born in Delhi to Syed Muhammad Muttaqi and Aziz-un-Nisa Begum. |
| 1847 | Authored 'Asar-us-Sanadid' — monumental archaeological and architectural survey of Delhi monuments. |
| 1858–1859 | Authored 'Asbab-e-Baghawat-e-Hind' (The Causes of the Indian Revolt of 1857). |
| 1859 | Established a modern Persian/English Madrasa at Moradabad. |
| 1862 | Founded Victoria School at Ghazipur. |
| 1864 (Jan 9) | Founded the historic Scientific Society at Ghazipur (later transferred to Aligarh), translating Western scientific treatises into Urdu. |
| 1866 | Commenced publication of the bi-lingual 'Aligarh Institute Gazette'. |
| 1869–1870 | Traveled to England with his son Syed Mahmood; inspected Oxford and Cambridge universities, formulating plans for an Indian collegiate system. |
| 1870 (Dec 24) | Launched the celebrated socio-educational reform journal 'Tahzib-ul-Akhlaq' (The Mohammedan Social Reformer). |
| 1875 (May 24) | Established the primary school at Aligarh on Queen Victoria's birthday. |
| 1877 (Jan 8) | Foundation stone of Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental (MAO) College laid by Viceroy Lord Lytton. |
| 1886 | Founded the All India Muhammadan Educational Congress (later renamed Conference) to promote modern education nationwide. |
| 1888 | Conferred Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India (K.C.S.I.) — receiving the title 'Sir'. |
| 1898 (Mar 27) | Passed away in Aligarh; laid to rest adjacent to the grand Jama Masjid inside the AMU campus. |
| 1920 (Dec 1) | MAO College incorporated as Aligarh Muslim University through the AMU Act. First Chancellor: Sultan Shah Jahan Begum of Bhopal; First Vice-Chancellor: Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan (Maharaja of Mahmudabad). |
Key Companions of the Aligarh Movement
Authored 'Hayat-e-Javed' (1901), the authoritative biography of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, and the epic poem 'Musaddas-e-Hali' at Sir Syed's request.
Succeeded Sir Syed as Secretary of MAO College; organized the historic Urdu Defence Association and foundation of Muslim League.
Secretary of MAO College Board of Trustees; presided over the historic December 1906 All-India Muslim League founding session at Dhaka.
Professor of Arabic and Persian at MAO College; authored 'Sirat-un-Nabi' and 'Al-Farooq'; founded Darul Musannefeen (Shibli Academy) at Azamgarh.
Close intellectual ally of Sir Syed; authored influential theological treatises supporting modern rationalism and social reform in Islam.
Pioneer of Urdu novel writing ('Mirat-ul-Uroos', 'Taubat-un-Nusuh'); delivered famous fundraising speeches for MAO College.
Five Pillars of Islam (Arkan-e-Islam)
- Shahada (Faith): Declaration that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad (SAW) is His final messenger.
- Salah (Prayer): Five daily prescribed prayers: Fajr (dawn), Dhuhr (noon), Asr (afternoon), Maghrib (sunset), Isha (night).
- Sawm (Fasting): Obligatory fasting throughout the Islamic month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk.
- Zakat (Almsgiving): Obligatory annual charity of 2.5% on accumulated qualifying wealth (Nisab) distributed to designated beneficiaries (Masarif).
- Hajj (Pilgrimage): Mandatory once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Makkah for physically and financially capable Muslims, performed in Dhul Hijjah.
Khilafat-e-Rashida (The Four Rightly Guided Caliphs)
- Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (R.A.) (632 – 634 CE (2 years)): First Caliph of Islam. Unified Arabia through Riddah wars; commissioned the initial compilation of the Holy Quran under Zaid bin Thabit.
- Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A.) (634 – 644 CE (10 years)): Second Caliph. Established the Hijri Islamic calendar; created state departments (Diwan), public treasury (Bait-ul-Mal), and police system.
- Hazrat Uthman Ghani (R.A.) (644 – 656 CE (12 years)): Third Caliph (Jami-ul-Quran). Standardized the authoritative text of the Quran in the Quraish dialect and dispatched copies to capital cities.
- Hazrat Ali Murtaza (R.A.) (656 – 661 CE (5 years)): Fourth Caliph. Known as Bab-ul-Ilm (Gate of Knowledge); shifted administrative capital to Kufa; renowned for judicial brilliance and eloquence.
Empirical Cutoff Benchmarks & Chance Memo Movement
Evaluated out of 100 marks with -0.25 negative marking. Internal students hold ~50% institutional reservation.
| Stream / Campus / Category | Internal Candidate Cutoff | External Candidate Cutoff | Chance-Memo / Waiting List Movement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 11 Science (Boys) — Sayyid Hamid Sr. Sec. School | 36 – 42 Marks | 54 – 60 Marks | Internal moves ~300–450 ranks; External moves ~120–180 ranks across 3 firm admission lists. |
| Class 11 Science (Girls) — Senior Secondary School (Girls) | 33 – 39 Marks | 50 – 56 Marks | Internal moves ~200–320 ranks; External moves ~80–140 ranks. |
| Diploma in Engineering (Computer Engineering) — Boys | 38 – 44 Marks | 48 – 54 Marks | Top-choice diploma stream; moves ~150–250 ranks. |
| Diploma in Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Mechanical) — Boys | 28 – 34 Marks | 38 – 45 Marks | Significant clearance; moves ~400–650+ ranks due to student upgrades to Class 11. |
| Diploma in Engineering (Women) — Computer & Electronics | 26 – 32 Marks | 32 – 38 Marks | Moves ~200–400 ranks across lists. |
Participating Schools & Hostel Life
Sayyid Hamid (S.H.) Senior Secondary School (Boys)
Premier senior secondary campus for boys at AMU. Features state-of-the-art physics, chemistry, biology, and computer laboratories, central library borrowing privileges, athletics pavilion, and rigorous faculty-led mentorship for JEE and NEET.
Senior Secondary School (Girls)
Dedicated campus for female students recognized for outstanding board results and national competitive selections into medical and engineering colleges.
S.T.S. High School (Boys)
The historical cradle of AMU founded in 1875 by Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.
University Polytechnic (Boys)
3-Year AICTE approved engineering diploma program. Graduates qualify for 10% lateral entry supernumerary seats into B.Tech 2nd year at ZHCET.
University Polytechnic (Women)
Premier technical institute dedicated to women engineers.
Authoritative Textbooks & Sprint Action Plan
Primary Textbooks (100% Mandatory)
- NCERT Science Textbook Class 9 & Class 10: Mandatory foundation. Every direct statement in Chemistry and Biology is sourced verbatim from NCERT.
- NCERT Mathematics Class 9 & Class 10 + Exemplar Problems: Core textbook covering all formulas and theorem proofs.
- AMU Indo-Islamic Culture Guide by Prof. K.A. Nizami: Authoritative handbook covering Sir Syed chronology and Islamic history.
Reference & Practice Books
- S. Chand Physics & Chemistry (Lakhmir Singh & Manjit Kaur): Best for extra numerical drills in Light, Electricity, and Chemical balancing.
- Secondary School Mathematics by R.S. Aggarwal: Speed-building question bank for AP, Quadratic Equations, and Mensuration.
- AMU Junction 10-Year Solved Papers (2015-2024): Indispensable practice for mastering time allocation and negative marking.
Month-by-Month Preparation Roadmap
Complete NCERT Class 9 and 10 textbooks line by line. Solve every in-text question and exemplar problem. Make one-page formula sheets for Physics and Mathematics.
Dedicate 1 hour daily to Indo-Islamic Culture and Sir Syed chronology. Memorize dates, publications, and companions. Review static GK topics.
Solve past 10 years of entrance papers in strict 2-hour morning exam conditions (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM) on authentic OMR sheets. Calculate negative penalties honestly to calibrate guessing.