Subjects & Syllabus – CAET PAL
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Complete CAET Syllabus

Every subject, topic and sub-topic you need to master for the Combined Admission Entrance Test.

Physics
12 topics  ·  66 sub-topics
Translational Motion
7 sub-topics
Distance and Displacement
Speed, Velocity and Acceleration
Kinematic Equations, Graphs of Motion
Forces, Newton's Laws of Motion, Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
Falling Objects, Projectiles
Work, Energy, Power
Centre of Mass, Linear Momentum, Impulse
Rotational Motion
4 sub-topics
Rotational Kinematics, Moment of Inertia, Torque, Angular Momentum
Newton's Second Law for Rotation, Circular Motion
Static Equilibrium
Rotational Work, Rotational Energy, Simple Machines
Fluid Mechanics
4 sub-topics
Density and Pressure, Pascal's Principle
Archimedes' Principle
Properties of Fluids at Rest, Hydrostatics
Hydrodynamics, Fluids Flow, Bernoulli's Equation
Electricity
9 sub-topics
Electric Charge, Electrostatic Force, Electric Field, Electric Flux
Electrostatic Potential, Electrostatic Energy
Capacitors, Capacitance and Dielectrics
Electric Current
Electromotive Force
Resistance, Resistivity and Ohm's Law
Electric Power and Joule's Heating
Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC)
Electric Circuits
Magnetism
5 sub-topics
Magnet and Electromagnet Properties
Magnetic Force, Magnetic Torque
Magnetic Field
Magnetic Flux, Electromagnetic Induction Laws
Inductance, Transformers
Waves
5 sub-topics
Undamped Simple Harmonic Motion
Damped Oscillations
Driven/Forced Oscillations and Resonance
Mechanical Waves Characteristics, Mechanical Waves Behaviour
Sound in Motion, Doppler Effect
Optics
5 sub-topics
Electromagnetic Waves
Polarization
Interference and Diffraction
Reflection, Refraction
Mirrors, Thin Lenses
Theory of Relativity
4 sub-topics
Einstein's General Theory of Relativity
Equivalence Principle
Frames of Reference
Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity
Atomic Physics
7 sub-topics
Matter Waves, De Broglie Wavelength
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle
Blackbody Radiations
Photoelectric Effect
The Compton Effect
Atomic Models and Atomic Spectra
Quantum Physics Application
Nuclear Physics
4 sub-topics
Nuclear Structure and Properties
Radioactivity
Nuclear Reactions
Elementary Particles, Composite Particles
Temperature and Heat
6 sub-topics
Internal Energy, Work, Heat
Temperature, Heat, Temperature Scales, Thermal Equilibrium
Thermal Expansion and Anomalous Behaviour of Water
Quantity of Heat and Specific Heat Capacity
Calorimetry and Phase Changes
Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
Thermodynamics
6 sub-topics
Ideal Gas Laws
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Carnot Engine
Chemistry
9 topics  ·  89 sub-topics
Inorganic Chemistry
32 sub-topics
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Properties and Interconversions of Solids, Liquids and Gases
Physical and Chemical Changes and Properties of Matter
Laws of Definite Proportion and Conservation of Mass
Development of Modern Atomic Theory
Protons, Neutrons and Electrons
Atomic Number, Mass Number, Isotopes
Properties of Waves
Electromagnetic Radiation
Planck's Quantum Theory
The Photoelectric Effect
Emission Spectra Distribution of Electrons
The Pauli Exclusion Principle, Hund's Rule, The Aufbau Principle
Periodic Classification of Elements
Periodicity: Atomic and Ionic Radius, Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity and Electronegativity
Ionic Bond, Formulae of Ionic Compounds, Properties of Ionic Compounds
Covalent Bond, Electronegativity Values and Type of Bond
Lewis Structures for Atoms, Ions and Molecules
Molecular Geometry
Properties of Covalent Compounds
Intermolecular Forces
Stoichiometry
Electrolytic Properties of Aqueous Solutions
Factors Affecting Solubility
Molecular, Ionic and Net Ionic Equations
Properties of Acids and Bases
Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry and Lewis Definitions of Acids and Bases
Acid-Base Titrations
Oxidation and Reduction Redox Reactions
Corrosion Formation and Protection
Redox Titrations and Calculations
Gravimetric Analysis
Chemical Foundation
8 sub-topics
Steps of Scientific Process
Conversion of SI Units
Temperature Scales and Conversions
Density Calculations
Scientific Notation
Significant Figures
Accuracy and Precision
Dimensional Analysis
Physical Chemistry
22 sub-topics
Equipment and Units to Measure Gas Quantities
Molar Volume
Kinetic Molecular Theory
Total Pressure and Partial Pressures
The Gas Laws and Problems Involving T, V, P and n
Pressure of a Gas Collected over Water
Reaction Rate and Factors that Affect Reaction Rates
Diffusion Rates of Gases
The Rate Law
Stoichiometry of Gases
Heterogeneous and Homogeneous Catalysis
Collision Theory of Chemical Kinetics
Concept of Equilibrium and Factors that Affect Equilibrium
The First Law of Thermodynamics
Enthalpy Changes
Enthalpy of Chemical Reactions
Calorimetry and Thermochemical Equations
Standard Enthalpy of Formation and Reaction
Second and Third Laws of Thermodynamics
Entropy Changes, Gibbs Free Energy Changes
Chemical Kinetics
Electrochemistry
Inorganic Chemistry II
2 sub-topics
Acid-Base Equilibria
Electrolysis of Water, Molten and Aqueous Solutions
Inorganic Chemistry III
2 sub-topics
Properties of Intermolecular Forces, Surface Tension, Viscosity, Vapor Pressure
Interpretation of Heating and Cooling Curves
Analytical Chemistry
7 sub-topics
Experimental Measurements
Qualitative Analysis of Inorganic Ions
Chemical Hazards
Safety Principles
Determination of Physical Properties
Criteria of Purity
Instrumental Techniques
Organic Chemistry
7 sub-topics
Alcohols Nomenclature
Production of Alcohols by Fermentation and in Industry
Reactions of Alcohols
Aldehydes and Ketones Nomenclature and Formation
Carboxylic Acids and Esters
Amine Types and Nomenclature
Addition and Condensation of Polymers
Organic Chemistry II
6 sub-topics
Chemical and Physical Properties of Organic Compounds
Hydrocarbon Types and Nomenclature
Saturated Hydrocarbons, Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
Unsaturated Hydrocarbons, Alkenes and Alkynes
Isomerism, Combustion, Addition and Substitution Reactions
Reactions of Aromatic Compounds
Nuclear Chemistry
3 sub-topics
Radioactive Decay, Nuclear Transformations, Nuclear Fission, Nuclear Fusion
Half-Life
Uses and Risks of Radioactivity
Mathematics
20 topics  ·  0 sub-topics
Polynomials
0 sub-topics
Equations and Inequalities
0 sub-topics
Functions
0 sub-topics
Trigonometry
0 sub-topics
Rational and Irrational Numbers
0 sub-topics
Complex Numbers
0 sub-topics
Vector and Matrix Algebra
0 sub-topics
Limit, Differentiation and Integration
0 sub-topics
Sequence and Series
0 sub-topics
Surface Areas and Volumes
0 sub-topics
Triangles
0 sub-topics
Euclidean Geometry
0 sub-topics
Circles and Conic Sections
0 sub-topics
Coordinate Geometry
0 sub-topics
Introduction to 3D
0 sub-topics
Summarisation, Representation and Interpretation of Data
0 sub-topics
Basics of Probability, Independent and Conditional Probability
0 sub-topics
Probability of Compound Events
0 sub-topics
Expectation and Outcome
0 sub-topics
Permutation and Combination
0 sub-topics
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