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Syllabus for UG Admission Tests 2026

Detailed Syllabus of Admission Tests

Economics Admission Test

A. Mathematics Syllabus

  • Algebra: Real numbers, AP & GP series, Binomial series, Permutations and Combinations, Vectors, Matrices and Determinants, Solving equations, Linear inequalities.
  • Functions and Graphs: Relations, functions, types of functions, graphs of linear, quadratic, polynomial, logarithmic and exponential functions.
  • Coordinate Geometry: Cartesian plane, straight lines, slope and intercept, intersection of lines, circle, parabola, hyperbola and ellipse.
  • Calculus: Limits, continuity, differentiation, second order derivatives, applications of derivatives, integration by parts and substitution, definite and indefinite integrals, differential equations.
  • Set Theory and Probability: Types of sets, set operations, classical and axiomatic probability, conditional probability.
  • Elementary Statistics: Interpretation of tables and graphs, mean, median, mode and variance.
  • Logical and Quantitative Analysis: Number series, logical patterns, quantitative problem solving.

B. English Syllabus

  • Vocabulary and Word Usage: Synonyms, antonyms, one word substitutions, idioms and phrases, collocations, prefixes and suffixes.
  • Sentence Structure and Clarity: Sentence completion, rearrangement, grammar correction, redundancy and ambiguity elimination.
  • Logical and Analytical Language Skills: Analogies, relationships between words and ideas, cause-effect relationships.
Note: Business Maths will not be considered for admission to Economics.
Chemistry Admission Test

Chemistry Syllabus

  • Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
  • Atomic Structure
  • Classification of Elements
  • Chemical Bonding
  • States of Matter
  • s-Block Elements
  • p-Block Elements (13–18)
  • d- and f-Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds
  • Thermodynamics
  • Equilibrium
  • Liquid State
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Electrochemistry
  • Redox Reactions
  • Organic Chemistry Basics
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
  • Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
  • Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
  • Biomolecules
  • Polymers
  • Environmental Chemistry
Mathematics Admission Test
  • Algebra: Complex numbers, quadratic equations, polynomials.
  • Coordinate Geometry (2D): Straight lines, circle, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola.
  • Matrices & Determinants: Matrix operations, inverse, determinants, solving linear equations.
  • Differential Calculus: Functions, limits, continuity, differentiability, chain rule, higher-order derivatives, maxima-minima, tangents.
  • Integral Calculus & Differential Equations: Integration methods, definite integrals, area under curves, differential equations.
  • Function plotting
  • Basic Geometry (2D and 3D)
Physics Admission Test (Module E)
  • Vector: Vector operations, dot & cross product, direction cosines, equations of lines, shortest distance, angle between lines.
  • Mechanics: Force, momentum, work, energy, power.
  • Oscillation and Waves
  • Electrostatics: Electric charges and fields, electrostatic potentials.
  • Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter: Light-matter interaction.
Biology Admission Test
  • Biomolecules
  • Cell Cycle and Cell Division
  • Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
  • Plant Growth and Development
  • Molecular Basis of Inheritance
  • Reproduction
  • Chemical Coordination and Integration
  • Digestion and Absorption
  • Breathing and Exchange of Gases
  • Biotechnology and its Applications
Statistics Admission Test
  • A.P., G.P., H.P., Logarithms
  • Complex Numbers
  • Quadratic Equations
  • Permutations & Combinations
  • Binomial Theorem
  • Infinite Series
  • Matrices, Sets, Mappings and Probability
  • Trigonometry
  • Coordinate Geometry
  • Integral Calculus
  • Differential Calculus
  • Differential Equations
  • Applications of Calculus
History Admission Test

History syllabus with reference to Class XI-XII across major education boards (ISC, ICSE, WBCHSE, WBBME).

Major Themes
  • Ancient Indian History
  • History of Ancient Civilizations
  • Mediaeval Indian History
  • Modern Indian History
  • Early Modern European History
  • History of Modern Europe
  • Decolonization


Published By: Anz D
Published On: 20 May 2026
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