🧪 1. Exam Pattern & Blueprint
Theory Paper: 80 marks, duration: 2 hr 45 min
Section A (Objective): 80 MCQs; attempt any 40 → 40 marks
Section B (Subjective):
Physics: 8 short-answer (SA) pick 4 + 1 long-answer (LA) → 4×2 + 6 = 14 marks
Chemistry: 8 SA pick 4 + 1 LA → 4×2 + 5 = 13 marks
Biology: 8 SA pick 4 + 1 LA → 4×2 + 5 = 13 marks
Practicals: 20 marks (conducted before theory)
Internal Assessment: 20 marks, school-based
Total weightage: 100 marks
📘 2. Unit-wise Weightage & Topics
Unit # Unit Name Marks*
I Chemical Compounds (Chemistry) ~20–25
II The Living World (Biology) ~20
III Electricity & its Effects (Physics) ~10–18
IV Light & Communication (Physics) ~8–12
V Natural Resources & Environment ~8
📚 3. Detailed Topics by Subject
🔬 Physics
Light (Reflection & Refraction)
Spherical mirrors, lenses, image formation
Human eye; defect types and correction
Dispersion & colorful world
Electricity
Ohm’s Law, resistance, series & parallel circuits
Magnetic Effects of Current
Magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, motor/generator basics
Sources of Energy
⚗️ Chemistry
Chemical Reactions & Equations
Types & balancing reactions
Acids, Bases & Salts
Properties, pH scale, salt preparations
Metals & Non‑Metals
Properties, reactivity series, corrosion & prevention
Carbon Compounds
Basics of organic chemistry; hydrocarbons
Periodic Classification
Mendeleev’s & modern periodic table; periodic trends
🌱 Biology
Life Processes
Nutrition, respiration, circulation, excretion
Control & Coordination
Nervous system, hormones
Reproduction
Human & plant reproduction; sexual vs asexual
Heredity & Evolution
Mendelian genetics, evolutionary theories
Our Environment & Natural Resources
Ecosystems, conservation, sustainable development
🛠️ 4. Practicals & Internal Assessment
Lab work covering key experiments from all physics, chemistry, and biology topics.
Internal assessments may include experiments, project work, assignments, and class participation.
📅 5. Preparation Strategy
Understand blueprint – focus more on high-weight units (Chemistry, Biology, Electricity).
MCQ practice – essential since 40 MCQs carry 40 marks.
Strengthen theory – write short and long answers for all core concepts.
Hands-on practice – perform lab experiments thoroughly.
Revision – solve past-year and model papers to get familiar with question types.
Concept clarity – focus on understanding over rote memorization, as per board guidance
📄 6. Quick Topic Checklist
[ ] Physics: Light, Eye, Electricity, Magnetism, Energy sources
[ ] Chemistry: Reactions, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metals, Carbon compounds, Periodic Table
[ ] Biology: Life processes, Coordination, Reproduction, Genetics, Environment