Paper Pattern Understanding
- Paper I Structure: 8 questions, answer any 5 (each 20 marks)
- Paper II Structure: 8 questions, answer any 5 (each 20 marks)
- Total Marks: 200 each paper, 400 total
- Time: 3 hours per paper
- Mathematical Physics & Classical Mechanics (30% weightage)
- Electromagnetic Theory & Waves (25% weightage)
- Quantum Mechanics (25% weightage)
- Thermodynamics & Modern Physics (20% weightage)
Time Management Strategy
- Preparation Phase: 10-12 months ideal timeline
- Daily Study: 4-5 hours for physics optional
- Exam Strategy: First 10 minutes for question selection
- Answer Writing: 25 minutes per answer
- Revision: Last 15 minutes for review
- Smart question selection to maximize scores
- Prioritize questions from strong topics first
Answer Presentation Techniques
- Start with brief introduction of concept
- Neat diagrams with proper labeling
- Step-by-step derivations for formulas
- Highlight final answer with box
- Use bullet points for multiple aspects
- Include relevant real-world applications
- Maintain clean handwriting and margins
- Underline key terms and results
