2026 Preparation Strategy / Paper Pattern & Strategy
2026 Paper Pattern & Strategy Chapter Marks (Without Option) Marks (With Option) Priority Rotational Dynamics 5 7 High (Derivations) Thermodynamics 5 7 High (Processes) Wave Optics 5 7 High (Diagrams) Mechanical Prop. of Fluids 5 7 High (Concepts) Electromagnetic Induction 5 7 High (AC/Lenz) Modern Physics (Ch 14-16) 12 16 High (Scoring/Theory) The paper is designed for 70 Marks (Theory) and 30 Marks (Practicals). Question Type Number of Questions Total Marks Section A (MCQ & VSA) 10 MCQs + 8 VSA 18 Section B (Short Answer I) 8 out of 12 16 Section C (Short Answer II) 8 out of 12 24 Section D (Long Answer) 3 out of 5 12 Section A (MCQ & VSA) Page 3 - 6 Section B (Short Answer I) Page 7 - 10 Section C (Short Answer II) Page 11 - 20 Section D (Long Answer) Page 21 - 28 Section A: MCQs & Very Short Answers (1 Mark each) Definitions: De...