| Number of Questions | • Physics – 45 questions
• Chemistry – 45 questions • Biology (Botany + Zoology) – 90 questions Total = 180 MCQs |
|---|---|
| Type of questions | Objective type ( 4 options with 1 correct answer) |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Language | English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Oriya, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Assamese. |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks are awarded for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer |
| Total Marks | 720 |
| Class 11th Syllabus | Class 12th Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Physical world and measurement | Electro statistics |
| Kinematics | Current Electricity |
| Laws of Motion | Magnetic effects of Current and Magnetism |
| Work, Energy, and Power | Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents |
| Motion of systems of particles and rigid body | Electromagnetic waves |
| Gravitation | Optics |
| Properties of Bulk Matter | Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation |
| Thermodynamics | Atoms and Nuclei |
| Behavior of Perfect Gas and Kinetic theory | Electronic Devices |
| Oscillations and wave |
| Class 11th Syllabus | Class 12th Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Some basic concepts of Chemistry | Solid state |
| Structure of atom | Solutions |
| Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties | Electrochemistry |
| Chemical Bonding and Molecular structure | Chemical Kinetics |
| States of Matter: Gases and liquids | Surface Chemistry |
| Thermodynamics | General principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements |
| Equilibrium | P Block elements |
| Redox reactions | D and F block elements |
| Hydrogen | Coordination compounds |
| s-Block elements (Alkali and Alkaline earth metals) | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
| Some p-Block elements | Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers |
| Organic Chemistry – Some basic principles and techniques | Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
| Hydrocarbons | Organic compounds containing Nitrogen |
| Environmental chemistry | Biomolecules, Polymers and Chemistry in everyday life |
| Class 11th Syllabus | Class 12th Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Diversity in the Living World | Reproduction |
| Structural Organisation – Plants and Animals | Genetics and Evolution |
| Cell Structure and Function | Biology and Human welfare |
| Plant Physiology | Biotechnology and its applications |
| Human physiology | Ecology and environment |
Session 1: 09:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Session 2: 11:45 AM – 01:00 PM
Session 3: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM
Session 4: 03:45 PM – 05:30 PM
Paper 1 – For candidates planning to teach the students of classes I – V
Paper 2 – For candidates planning to teach the students of classes VI - VIII
| Name of the Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Name of the Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Social Studies or Mathematics and Science | 60 | 60 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
| Sl.No | Name of the Paper | Nature of the Paper | Duration of the Exam | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAS Exam Paper – I: General StudiesIAS Exam Paper – I: General Studies | Merit Ranking Nature | 2 Hours | 100 | 200 |
| 2 | IAS Exam Paper – II: General Studies (CSAT) | Qualifying Nature | 2 Hours | 80 | 200 |
| Sl.No | IAS Exam Paper | Name of the Paper | Duration of the Exam | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IAS Paper – A | Compulsory Indian Language | 3 Hours | 300 Marks |
| 2 | Paper – B | English | 3 Hours | 300 Marks |
| 3 | Paper – I | Essay | 3 Hours | 250 Marks |
| 4 | Paper – II | General Studies I | 3 Hours | 250 Marks |
| 5 | Paper – III | General Studies II | 3 Hours | 300 Marks |
| 6 | Paper – IV | General Studies III | 3 Hours | 250 Marks |
| 7 | Paper – V | General Studies IV | 3 Hours | 250 Marks |
| 8 | Paper – VI | Optional Paper I | 3 Hours | 250 Marks |
| 9 | Paper – VII | Optional Paper II | 3 Hours | 250 Marks |
| TOTAL | 1750 Marks | |||
| Interview or Personality Test | 275 Marks | |||
| GRAND TOTAL | 2025 Marks |
| Vectors | 3D Geometry |
| Sequence and Series | Determinant and Matrices |
| Circles | Straight Lines |
| Definite Integral | Probability Distribution |
| Functions | Limits and Continuity |
| Conic Sections | Application of Derivatives |
| Quadratic Equation | Complex Numbers |
| Binomial Theorem | Area under the Curve |
| Differentiability |
| Ray Optics | Thermodynamics |
| Semiconductors | EM Waves |
| Gravitation | Magnetism |
| Alternating Current | Wave Optics |
| Electromagnetic Induction | Oscillations |
| Kinematics | Rotation |
| Current Electricity | Electrostatics |
| Magnetic Effects of Current | Properties of Matter |
| Bohr’s Atomic Model | Waves and Sound |
| Gaseous and Liquid State | Atomic Structure |
| Chemical Kinetics | Electrochemistry |
| Chemical Bonding | Surface Chemistry |
| Coordination Compound | D Block Elements |
| Aromatic Compounds | Alkyl Halides |
| P Block Elements | Thermodynamics |
| Isomerism | General Organic Chemistry |
| Carboxylic Acids | Aldehydes and Ketones |
| Nuclear Chemistry |
| • Modern Literature (1400 to present day)
• Prose, Drama, Poetry • Shakespeare • American Literature • Indian Writing in English • Approaches to Literature • History of English Language • Linguistics • Principles of Literary Criticism |
| • Algebra
• Real Analysis • Fourier series and Fourier Integrals • Differential Geometry & Equations • Operations Research • Functional & Complex Analysis • Statistics – I, II |
| • Vector Fields
• Probability and Theory of errors • Classical mechanics • Statistical Mechanics • Electromagnetic theory • Spectroscopy • Solid State Physics • Quantum mechanics • Nuclear Physics • Electronics (Digital) |
| • Periodic properties
• VB theory, MO theory and its applications • Non aqueous solvents • Solid state & Co-ordination chemistry, properties • Optical activity and concept of chirality • Conformational analysis • Organic reaction mechanisms • Heterocyclics • Old quantum theory • Application of schrodinger equation, radioactivity • Thermodynamic equations of state • Orgnometallic compounds • Theory and applications of spectroscopic methods, reaction rates, etc • Check Out: Chemistry Questions And Answers |
| • Viruses, Bacteria, Thallaophytes and Lichens
• Plant Pathology and Microbiology • Bryophytes, Pteridophytes and Gymnosperms • Morphology, Taxonomy and Economic Botany • Cell Biology and Genetics • Anatomy and Embryology • Plant Physiology and Bio-Chemistry • Plant Breeding and Bio-Technology • Ecology and Phyto-geography • Palaeo Botany and General Principles |
| • Classification Binomial Nomenclature
• Biological Chemistry • Role of minor and major elements in metabolism enzymes • Cell and Molecular Biology • Genetics-Gene Interactions • Physiology, Nutrition • Antigees and Antibodies • Evolution • Man and Biosphere |
| • Harappan civilization
• Jainism and Buddhism • Mughals • Arab conquest of Sindh and Muslim invasions slave dynasty • Foundation of British rule in India • Great Mutiny 1857 • Integration of Indian States • Industrial, Agrarian, French, Russian revolutions • First and Second World War, Cold War, etc |
| • Micro Economics, Theories
• Macro Economics, Theories • Monetary Economics, Theories • Central Bank and its functions • Factor Prices & Factor Market • International, Fiscal and Indian Economics etc. |
| • Marketing & Advertising
• Accounting for management and its functions, benefits • Capital Expenditure decisions • Costing Methods/ Techniques • Entrepreneurial Development • Role of banks in EDP-TRYSEM • Statistics Importance • Sampling • Banking & Finance • Company Law & Auditing • Income Tax Authorities, Powers, etc. |
| • Definitions of basic / applied / action research and its needs
• Classification of Research data and its collections • Tools & Techniques of Research • Types of statistical process • Philosophy in Evaluation in Physical Education • Teaching, Training and Coaching definitions in PE • Concept of Health • Components of physical fitness • Places of test in training • Rule of sports and games • Sports authority of Tamil Nadu, etc. |
| • Poetry
• Grammar • Prose, etc |
| • History of India & Tamil Nadu
• Indian Constitution • Personalities • Sports & Games • Abbreviations • Every Day Science • Current Affairs |
| • Pre-primary Education
• Non-formal and Adult Education • Role of Educational Institutions • Special problems of rural and tribal people • Eradication of poverty through Education • National Integration • Nutrition and health • Environmental Education • Channel of International communication • Implications for the teacher • Role of rewards and punishments • National Educational Policy (1986), etc. |