Paper Analysis
Physics Syllabus
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Key Takeaways
Physics questions come under the 40 SAT Science questions.
Questions match the Class IX–X level.
Focus on concepts, numericals and diagrams from NCERT books.
NTSE Physics Syllabus
Physics is part of the Science section of the SAT paper, which had 40 questions in total across Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NCERT did not publish a separate Physics weightage.
Note: NCERT did not prescribe a fixed NTSE syllabus. Its brochure states that questions conform to the level of Classes IX and X. The topics below follow NCERT Class IX–X textbooks, which have been rationalised in recent years, so use the latest textbooks for study.
Class IX Physics Topics (NCERT Science)
Topic | Key ideas |
|---|---|
Motion | Distance, displacement, speed, velocity, acceleration, graphs |
Force and Laws of Motion | Newton's laws, inertia, momentum |
Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation, free fall, mass and weight, buoyancy |
Work and Energy | Work, kinetic and potential energy, power |
Sound | Propagation, characteristics of sound, reflection, echo |
Class X Physics Topics (NCERT Science)
Topic | Key ideas |
|---|---|
Light – Reflection and Refraction | Mirrors, lenses, mirror and lens formulae, refractive index |
The Human Eye and the Colourful World | Defects of vision, dispersion, scattering of light |
Electricity | Ohm's law, resistance, series and parallel circuits, heating effect |
Magnetic Effects of Electric Current | Magnetic field, force on a conductor, domestic circuits |
Related: Chemistry Syllabus · Biology Syllabus · SAT Pattern
Pro Tip: Draw ray diagrams and circuit diagrams by hand while revising. Many questions test whether you can visualise them quickly.
Source: NCERT NTSE Information Brochure (latest published edition).
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