AIEEE Syllabus

AIEEE Syllabus

MATHEMATICS
UNIT 1: Sets, Relations and Functions
Sets and their Representations, Union, intersection and complements of sets,
and their algebraic properties, Relations, equivalence relations, mappings, oneone,
into and onto mappings, composition of mappings.

UNIT 2: Complex Numbers
Complex numbers in the form a+ib and their representation in a plane. Argand
diagram. Algebra of complex numbers, Modulus and Argument (or amplitude) of
a complex number, square root of a complex number. Cube roots of unity,
triangle inequality.
UNIT 3: Matrices and Determinants
Determinants and matrices of order two and three, properties of determinants,
Evaluation of determinants. Area of triangles using determinants, Addition and
multiplication of matrices, adjoint and inverse of matrix. Test of consistency and
solution of simultaneous linear equations using determinants and matrices
UNIT 4: Quadratic Equations
Quadratic equations in real and complex number system and their solutions.
Relation between roots and co-efficients, nature of roots, formation of quadratic
equations with given roots; Symmetric functions of roots, equations reducible to
quadratic equations – application to practical problems
UNIT 5: Permutations and Combinations
Fundamental principle of counting; Permutation as an arrangement and
combination as selection, Meaning of P(n,r) and C(n,r). Simple applications.
UNIT 6: Mathematical Induction and Its Applications
UNIT 7: Binomial Theorem and its Applications
Binomial Theorem for a positive integral index; general term and middle term;
Binomial Theorem for any index. Properties of Binomial Co-efficients. Simple
applications for approximations.
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UNIT 8: Sequences and Series
Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Insertion of Arithmetic
Geometric and Harmonic means between two given numbers. Relation between
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Exponential and Logarithmic series.
UNIT 9: Differential Calculus
Polynomials, rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions,
Inverse functions. Graphs of simple functions. Limits, Continuity; differentiation
of the sum, difference, product and quotient of two functions. differentiation of
trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential, composite and
implicit functions; derivatives of order upto two. Applications of derivatives: Rate
of change of quantities, monotonic - increasing and decreasing functions,
Maxima and minima of functions of one variable, tangents and normals, Rolle’s
and Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorems.
UNIT 10: Integral Calculus
Integral as an anti-derivative. Fundamental integrals involving algebraic,
trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions. Integration by substitution,
by parts and by partial fractions. Integration using trigonometric identities.
Integral as limit of a sum. Properties of definite integrals. Evaluation of definite
integrals; Determining areas of the regions bounded by simple curves.
UNIT 11: Differential Equations
Ordinary differential equations, their order and degree. Formation of differential
equations. Solution of differential equations by the method of separation of
variables. Solution of homogeneous and linear differential equations, and those
of the type d2y/dx2 = f(x)
UNIT 12: Two dimensional Geometry
Recall of Cartesian system of rectangular co-ordinates in a plane, distance
formula, area of a triangle, condition for the collinearity of three points and
section formula, centroid and in-centre of a triangle, locus and its equation,
translation of axes, slope of a line, parallel and perpendicular lines, intercepts of
a line on the coordinate axes.
The straight line and pair of straight lines
Various forms of equations of a line, intersection of lines, angles between two
lines, conditions for concurrence of three lines, distance of a point from a line
Equations of internal and external bisectors of angles between two lines,
coordinates of centroid, orthocentre and circumcentre of a triangle, equation of
family of lines passing through the point of intersection of two lines,
homogeneous equation of second degree in x and y, angle between pair of lines
through the origin, combined equation of the bisectors of the angles between a
pair of lines, condition for the general second degree equation to represent a pair
of lines, point of intersection and angle between two lines.
Circles and Family of Circles
Standard form of equation of a circle, general form of the equation of a circle, its
radius and centre, equation of a circle in the parametric form, equation of a circle
when the end points of a diameter are given, points of intersection of a line and a
circle with the centre at the origin and condition for a line to be tangent to the
circle, length of the tangent, equation of the tangent, equation of a family of
circles through the intersection of two circles, condition for two intersecting
circles to be orthogonal.
Conic Sections
Sections of cones, equations of conic sections (parabola, ellipse and hyperbola) in
standard forms, condition for y = mx + c to be a tangent and point(s) of
tangency.
UNIT 13: Three Dimensional Geometry
Coordinates of a point in space, distance between two points; Section formula,
direction ratios and direction cosines, angle between two intersecting lines. Skew
lines, the shortest distance between them and its equation. Equations of a line
and a plane in different forms; intersection of a line and a plane, coplanar lines,
equation of a sphere, its centre and radius. Diameter form of the equation of a
sphere.
UNIT 14: Vector Algebra
Vectors and Scalars, addition of vectors, components of a vector in two
dimensions and three dimensional space, scalar and vector products, scalar and
vector triple product. Application of vectors to plane geometry.
UNIT 15: Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
Calculation of Mean, median and mode of grouped and ungrouped data.
Calculation of standard deviation, variance and mean deviation for grouped and
ungrouped data.
UNIT 16: Probability
Probability of an event, addition and multiplication theorems of probability and
their applications; Conditional probability; Bayes’ Theorem, Probability
distribution of a random variate; Binomial and Poisson distributions and their
properties.
UNIT 17: Trigonometry
Trigonometrical identities and equations. Inverse trigonometric functions and
their properties. Properties of triangles, including centroid, incentre, circumcentre
and orthocentre, solution of triangles. Heights and Distances
UNIT 18: Statics
Introduction, basic concepts and basic laws of mechanics, force, resultant of
forces acting at a point, parallelogram law of forces, resolved parts of a force,
Equilibrium of a particle under three concurrent forces, triangle law of forces and
its converse, Lami’s theorem and its converse, Two parallel forces, like and unlike
parallel forces, couple and its moment.
UNIT 19: Dynamics
Speed and velocity, average speed, instantaneous speed, acceleration and
retardation, resultant of two velocities. Motion of a particle along a line, moving
with constant acceleration. Motion under gravity. Laws of motion, Projectile
motion.
PHYSICS
UNIT 1: UNITS AND MEASUREMENT
Units for measurement, system of units – S.I., fundamental and derived units.
Dimensions and their applications.
UNIT 2: DESCRIPTION OF MOTION IN ONE DIMENSION
Motion in a straight line, uniform and non-uniform motion, their graphical
representation. Uniformly accelerated motion, and its applications
UNIT 3: DESCRIPTION OF MOTION IN TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS
Scalars and vectors, vector addition, a real number, zero vector and its
properties. Resolution of vectors. Scalar and vector products, uniform circular
motion and its applications projectile motion.
UNIT 4: LAWS OF MOTION
Force and inertia – Newton ’s Laws of Motion. Conservation of linear momentum
and its applications, rocket propulsion, friction – laws of friction
UNIT 5 WORK, ENERGY AND POWER
Concept of work, energy and power. Energy – kinetic and potential. Conservation
of energy and its applications, Elastic collisions in one and two dimensions.
Different forms of energy.
UNIT 6: ROTATIONAL MOTION AND MOMENT OF INERTIA
Centre of mass of a two-particle system. Centre of mass of a rigid body, general
motion of a rigid body, nature of rotational motion, torque, angular momentum,
its conservation and applications. Moment of Inertia, parallel and perpendicular
axes theorem, expression of moment of inertia for ring, disc and sphere.
UNIT 7: GRAVITATION
Acceleration due to gravity, one and two-dimensional motion under gravity.
Universal law of gravitation, variation in the acceleration due to gravity of the
earth. Planetary motion, Kepler’s laws, artificial satellite – geostationary
satellite, gravitational potential energy near the surface of earth, gravitational
potential and escape velocity
UNIT 8: SOLIDS AND FLUIDS
Inter-atomic and Inter-molecular forces, states of matter.
(A) Solids : Elastic properties, Hook’s law, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus,
modulus of rigidity.
(B) Liquids : Cohesion and adhesion. Surface energy and surface tension. Flow
of fluids, Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications. Viscosity, Stoke’s Law, terminal
velocity.
UNIT 9: OSCILLATIONS
Periodic motion, simple harmonic motion and its equation of motion, energy in
S.H.M., Oscillations of a spring and simple pendulum.
UNIT 10: WAVES
speed of a wave, longitudinal and transverse waves, superposition of waves,
progressive and standing waves, free and forced Oscillations, resonance,
vibration of strings and air-columns, beats, Doppler effect.
UNIT 11: HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS
Thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases and their specific heats,
Relationship between Cp and Cv for gases, first law of thermodynamics,
thermodynamic processes. Second law of thermodynamics, Carnot cycle,
efficiency of heat engines.
UNIT 12: TRANSFERENCE OF HEAT
Modes of transference of heat. Thermal conductivity. Black body radiations,
Kirchoff’s Law, Wien’s law, Stefan’s law of radiation and Newton’s law of cooling.
UNIT 13: ELECTROSTATICS
Electric charge – its unit and conservation, Coulomb’s law, dielectric constant,
electric field, lines of force, field due to dipole and its behaviour in a uniform
electric field, electric flux, Gauss’s theorem and its applications. Electric potential,
potential due to a point charge. Conductors and insulators, distribution of charge
on conductors. Capacitance, parallel plate capacitor, combination of capacitors,
energy of capacitor.
UNIT 14: CURRENT ELECTRICITY
Electric current and its unit, sources of energy, cells- primary and secondary,
grouping of cells resistance of different materials, temperature dependence,
specific resistivity, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s law, series and parallel circuits.
Wheatstone Bridge with their applications and potentiometer with their
applications.
UNIT 15: THERMAL AND CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF CURRENTS
Heating effects of current, electric power, simple concept of thermo-electricity –
Seeback effect and thermocouple, Chemical effect of current – Faraday’s laws of
electrolysis.
UNIT 16: MAGNETIC EFFECTS OF CURRENTS
Oersted’s experiment, Bio-Savart’s law, magnetic field due to straight wire,
circular loop and solenoid, force on a moving charge in a uniform magnetic field
(Lorentz force), forces and torques on currents in a magnetic field, force between
two current carrying wires, moving coil galvanometer and conversion to ammeter
and voltmeter.
UNIT 17: MAGNETOSTATICS
Bar magnet, magnetic field, lines of force, torque on a bar magnet in a magnetic
field, earth’s magnetic field, para, dia and ferro magnetism, magnetic induction,
magnetic susceptibility.
UNIT 18: ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ALTERNATING CURRENTS
Induced e.m.f., Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, Self and Mutual Inductance,
alternating currents, impedance and reactance, power In a.c. Circuits with L.C.
And R Series Combination, resonant circuits. Transformer and A.C. generator.
UNIT 19: RAY OPTICS
Reflection and refraction of light at plane and curved surfaces, total internal
reflection, optical fibre; deviation and dispersion of light by a prism; Lens
formula, magnification and resolving power; microscope and telescope.
UNIT 20: WAVE OPTICS
Wave nature of light; Interference – Young’s double slit experiment. Diffraction -
diffraction due to a single slit. Elementary idea of polarization.
UNIT 21: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics, Electromagnetic wave spectrum
from gamma to radio waves – propagation of EM waves in atmosphere.
UNIT 22: ELECTRON AND PHOTONS
Charge on an electron, e/m for an electron, photoelectric effect and Einstein’s
equation of photoelectric effect.
UNIT 23: ATOMS, MOLECULES AND NUCLEI
Alpha - particles scattering experiment, Atomic masses, size of the nucleus;
radioactivity; Alpha, beta and gamma particles/ rays and their properties,
radioactive decay law, half life and mean life of radio-active nuclei, binding
energy, mass energy relationship, nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
UNIT 24: SOLIDS AND SEMI-CONDUCTORS DEVICES
Energy bands in solids, conductors, insulators and semi-conductors, p-n junction,
diodes, diode as rectifier, transistor action, transistor as an amplifier.

CHEMISTRY
UNIT 1: Some Basic concepts
Measurement in chemistry (Precision, significant figures, S I units, Dimensional
analysis). Laws of chemical combination. Atomic Mass, Molecular Mass, mole
concept, Molar Mass, determination of Molecular formula. Chemical equation,
stoichiometry of Chemical reactions.
UNIT 2: States of Matter
Gaseous state, measurable properties of gases, Boyle’s Law, Charle’s Law and
absolute scale of temperature, Avogadro’s hypothesis, ideal gas equation,
Dalton’s law of partial pressures.
Kinetic molecular theory of gases (the microscopic model of gas), deviation form
ideal behaviour.
The solid state (classification of solids, X-ray studies of crystal lattices and unit
cells, packing of constituent particles in crystals). Imperfection in solids,
electrical, magnetic and dielectic properties of solids. Liquid state (Properties of
liquids, Vapour pressure, Surface tension, Viscosity).
UNIT 3: Atomic Structure
Constituents of the atom (discovery of electron, rutherford model of the atom).
Electronic structure of atoms – nature of light and electromagnetic waves,
atomic spectra, bohr’s model of hydrogen, shortcomings of the bohr model
Dual nature of matter and radiation. de-Broglie relation. The uncertainty
principle, Quantum Mechanical Model of the atom, Orbitals and Quantum
numbers. Shapes of orbitals. Aufbau principle, Pauli Exclusion Principle, Hund’s
Rule, Electronic Configuration of atoms.
UNIT 4: Solutions
Types of solutions, Units of concentration, Vapour-pressure of solutions and
Raoult’s law. Colligative properties. Determination of molecular mass. Non-ideal
solutions and abnormal molecular masses. Volumetric analysis-concentration
unit.
UNIT 5: Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics
Energy changes during a chemical reaction, Internal energy and Enthalpy,
Internal energy and Enthalpy changes, Origin of Enthalpy change in a reaction,
Hess’s Law of constant heat summation, numericals based on these concepts.
Enthalpies of reactions(Enthalpy of neutralization, Enthalpy of combustion,
Enthalpy of fusion and vaporization).
Sources of energy (conservation of energy sources and identification of
alternative sources, pollution associated with consumption of fuels. The sun as
the primary source).
First law of thermodynamics; Relation between Internal energy and Enthalpy,
application of first law of thermodynamics.
Second law of thermodynamics : Entropy, Gibbs energy, Spontaneity of a
chemical reaction, Gibbs energy change and chemical equilibrium, Gibbs energy
available for useful work.
UNIT 6: Chemical Equilibrium
Equilibria involving physical changes (solid-liquid, liquid-gas equilibrium
involving dissolution of solids in liquids, gases in liquids, general characteristics
of equilibrium involving physical processes).
Equilibria involving chemical systems (the law of chemical equilibrium, the
magnitude of the equilibrium constant, numerical problems).
Effect of changing conditions of systems at equilibrium (change of concentration,
change of temperature, effect of catalyst-Le Chateliar’s principle).
Equilibria involving ions — ionization of electrolytes, weak and strong
electrolytes, acid-base equilibrium, various concepts of acids and bases,
ionization of water, pH scale, solubility product, numericals based on these
concepts.
UNIT 7: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
Oxidation and reduction as an electron transfer concept. Redox reactions in
aqueous solutions-electrochemical cells. e.m.f of a galvanic cell. Dependence of
e.m.f on concentration and temperature (NERNST equation and numerical
problems based on it). Electrolysis, Oxidation number (rules for assigning
oxidation number, redox reactions in terms of oxidation number, nomenclature).
Balancing of oxidation-reduction equations.
Electrolytic conduction. Molar conduc-tivity, Kohlrausch’s Law and its
applications, Voltaic cell, Electrode potential and Electromotive force, Gibb’s
energy change and cell potential. Electrode potential and products of
electrolysis, Fuel cells, corrosion and its prevention.
UNIT 8: Rates of Chemical Reactions and Chemical Kinetics
Rate of reaction, Instantaneous rate of reaction and order of reaction. Factors
affecting rates of reactions - factors affecting rate of collisions encountered
between the reactant molecules, effect of temperature on the reaction rate,
concept of activation energy, catalyst. Effect of light on rates of reactions.
Elementary reactions as steps to more complex reactions. How fast are chemical
reactions?
Rate law expression. Order of a reaction (with suitable examples). Units of rates
and specific rate constants. Order of reaction and effect of concentration (study
will be confined to first order only). Temperature dependence of rate constant –
Fast reactions (only elementary idea). Mechanism of reaction (only elementary
idea). Photochemical reactions.
UNIT 9: Surface Chemistry
Surfaces : Adsorption – Physical and chemical adsorption, adsorption isotherms
Colloids – Preparation and general properties, Emulsions, Micelles
Catalysis : Homogeneous and heterogeneous, structure of catalyst, Enzymes,
Zeolites
UNIT 10: Chemical Families – Periodic Properties
Modern periodic law, Types of elements – Representative elements (s & p
block), Transition elements –d-block elements, inner transition elements – fblock
elements). Periodic trends in properties – ionization enthalpy, electron
gain enthalpy, atomic radii, valence, periodicity in properties of compounds).
UNIT 11: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chemical bonds and Lewis structure, shapes of molecules (VSEPR theory).
Quantum theory of the covalent bond, hydrogen and some other simple
molecules, carbon compounds, hybridization, Boron and Beryllium compounds.
Coordinate covalent bond, ionic bond as an extreme case of polar covalent bond,
ionic character of molecules and polar molecules. Bonding in solid state ionic,
molecular and covalent solids, metals. Hydrogen bond,Resonance.
Molecules: Molecular orbital. Theory – bond order and magnetic properties of H2,
O2, N2, F 2 on the basis of MOT. Hybridisation involving s, p and d
orbitals(including shapes of simple organic molecules), Dipole moment and
structure of molecules.
UNIT 12: Chemistry of Non-metals – I
Hydrogen ( unique position in periodic table, occurrence, isotopes, properties,
reactions and uses), Hydrides – molecular, soline and interstitial
Oxygen (occurrence, preparation, properties and reactions, uses), simple
oxides; ozone
Water and hydrogen peroxide, structure of water molecule and its aggregates,
physical and chemical properties of water, hard and soft water, water softening,
hydrogen peroxide – preparation, properties, structure and uses.
Nitrogen – Preparation, properties, uses, compounds of Nitrogen – Ammonia,
Oxides of Nitrogen, Nitric Acid – preparation, properties and uses.
UNIT 13: Chemistry of Non-Metals – II
Boron – occurrence, isolation, physical and chemical properties, borax and boric
acid, uses of boron and its compounds.
Carbon, inorganic compounds of carbon – oxides, halides, carbides, elemental
carbon.
Silicon – occurrence, preparation and properties, oxides and oxyacids of
phosphorus, chemical fertililzers.
Sulphur – occurrence and extraction, properties and reactions, oxides, Sulphuric
acid – preparation, properties and uses, sodium thiosulphate.
Halogens – occurrence, preparation, properties, hydrogen halides, uses of
halogens.
Noble gases – discovery, occurrence and isolation, physical properties, chemistry
of noble gases and their uses.
UNIT 14: Chemistry of lighter Metals
Sodium and Potassium – occurrence and extraction, properties and uses.
Important compounds – NaCl, Na2CO3, NaHCO3, NaOH, KCI, KOH.
Magnesium and calcium – occurrence and extraction, properties and uses.
Important compounds MgCl2, MgSO4, CaO, Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, CaSO4, plaster of
paris, Bleaching Powder.
Aluminium – occurrence, extraction, properties and uses, compounds – AlCl3,
alums.
Cement.
Biological role of Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium.
UNIT 15: Heavy Metals
Iron – Occurrence and extraction, compounds of iron, oxides, halides, sulphides,
sulphate, alloy and steel.
Copper and silver – occurrence and extraction, properties and uses, compounds
– sulphides, halides and sulphates, photography.
Zinc and Mercury –occurrence and extraction, properties and uses, compounds -
oxides, halides; sulphides and sulphates.
Tin and Lead – occurrence and extraction, properties and uses, compounds –
oxides, sulphides, halides.
UNIT 16: Chemistry of Representative Elements
Periodic properties – Trends in groups and periods (a) Oxides-nature (b)
Halides-melting points (c) Carbonates and sulphates – solubility.
The chemistry of s and p block elements, electronic configuration, general
characteristic properties and oxidation states of the following :-
Group 1 elements – Alkali metals
Group 2 elements – Alkaline earth metals
Group 13 elements – Boron family
Group 14 elements – Carbon family
Group 15 elements – Nitrogen family
Group 16 elements – Oxygen family
Group 17 elements – Halogen family
Group 18 elements – Noble gases and Hydrogen
UNIT 17: Transition Metals including Lanthanides
Electronic configuration : General characteristic properties, oxidation states of
transition metals. First row transition metals and general properties of their
compounds-oxides, halides and sulphides.
General properties of second and third row transition elements (Groupwise
discussion).
Preparation and reactions, properties and uses of Potassium dichromate and
Potassium permanganate.
Inner Transition Elements: General discussion with special reference to oxidation
states and lanthanide contraction.
UNIT 18: Coordination Chemistry and Organo Metallics
Coordination compounds, Nomenclature: Isomerism in coordination compounds;
Bonding in coordination compounds, Werner’s coordination theory. Applications
of coordination compounds.
UNIT 19: Nuclear Chemistry
Nature of radiations from radioactive substances. Nuclear reactions; Radioactive
disintegration series; Artificial transmutation of elements; Nuclear fission
and Nuclear fusion: Isotopes and their applications: Radio carbon-dating.
UNIT 20: Purification and Characterisation of Organic Compounds
Purification (crystallization, sublimation, distillation, differential extraction,
chromatography).
Qualitative analysis, detection of nitrogen, sulphur, phosphorus and halogens.
Quantitative analysis – estimation of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, halogens,
sulphur, phosphorus(basic principles only)
Determination of molecular mass – Silver salt method, chloroplatinate salt
method
Calculation of empirical formula and molecular formula.
Numerical problems in organic quantitative analysis, modern methods of
structure elucidation.
UNIT 21: Some Basic Principles
Classification of Organic Compounds.
Tetravalency of Carbon. Homologous series. Functional groups– –C = C –, – C C
–, and groups containing halogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur. General
introduction to naming organic compounds – Common names and IUPAC
nomenclature of alphatic, aromatic and Cyclic Compounds. Illustration with
examples of Compounds having not more than three same or different functional
groups/atoms. Isomerism – Structural and stereoisomerism (geometrical and
optical). Chirality – Isomerism in Compounds having one and two chiral Centres.
Enantiomers, diastereoisomers, racemic forms, racemisation & resolution.
Covalent bond fission – Homolytic and Heterolytic : free radicals carbocations
and carbanions. Stability of Carbocations and free-radicals. Electrophiles and
Nucleophiles.
Electron displacement in a covalent bond – inductive effect, electromeric effect,
resonance
Common types of organic reactions – Substitution, addition, elimination and
rearrangement reactions. Illustrations with examples.
UNIT 22: Hydrocarbons
Classification. Sources of hydrocarbons:
Alkanes - General methods of preparation (from unsaturated hydrocarbons,
alkylhalides, aldehydes, ketones and carburoxylic acids). Physical properties and
reactions (Substitution, oxidation and miscellaneous). Conformations of
alkanes(ethane, popane butane) and cyclohexane, sawhorse and Newman
projections) – mechanism of halogaration of alkanes.
Alkanes and Alkynes - General methods of preparation physical properties,
Chemical reactions – Mechanism of electrophilic addition reactions in alkenes –
Markowni Koff’s Rule, peroxide effect. Acidic character of alkynes.
Polymerisation of alkenes.
Aromatic hydrocarbons - Benzene and its homologues, Isomerism, Chemical
reactions of bonzene. Structure of bonzene, resonance. Directive influence of
substituents.
Petroleum - HydroCarbons from Petroleum, Cracking and reforming, quality of
gasoline – Octane number, gasoline additives.
UNIT 23: Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
(Haloalkanes and Haloarenes)
Methods of preparation, physical properties and reactions.
Preparation, properties and uses of Chloroform and Iodoform,
UNIT 24: Organic compounds containing Oxygen
General methods of preparation, correlation of physical properties with their
structures, chemical properties and uses of Alchols, polyhydric alcohols, Ethers,
aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, Phenol, Benzaldehyde
and Benzoic acid – their important methods of preparation and reactions. Acidity
of carboxylic acids and phenol effect of substituents on the acidity of carboxylic
acids.
UNIT 25: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
(Cyanides, isocyanides, nitrocompounds and amines)
Nomenclature and classification of amines, cyanides, isocyanides,
nitrocompounds and their methods of preparation; correlation of their physical
properties with structure, chemical reactions and uses – Basicity of amines
UNIT 26: Synthetic and Natural Polymers
Classification of Polymers, natural and synthetic polymers (with stress on their
general methods of preparation) and important uses of the following :
Teflon, PVC, Polystyrene, Nylon-66, terylene, Bakelite
UNIT 27: Bio Molecules and Biological Processes
The Cell and Energy Cycle
Carbohydrates : Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides
Amino acids and Peptides – Structure and classification.
Proteins and Enzymes – Structure of Proteins, Role of enzymes.
Nucleic Acids – DNA and RNA
Biological functions of Nucleic acids – Protein synthesis and replication
Lipids – Structure, membranes and their functions.
UNIT 28: Chemistry in Action
Dyes, Chemicals in medicines (antipyretic, analgesic, antibiotics & tranquilisers),
Rocket propellants.
(Structural formulae non-evaluative)
UNIT 29: Environmental Chemistry
Environmental pollutants; soil, water and air pollution; major atmospheric
pollutants; acid rain, Ozone and its reactions causing ozone layer depletion,
effects of the depletion of ozone layer, industrial air pollution.

SYLLABUS FOR APTITUDE TEST B.ARCH./B.PLANNING
Part I Awareness of persons, places, buildings etc. of Architectural importance.
Visualising three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings. Visualsing
different sides of three dimensional objects. Identifying commonly used
materials and objects based on their textural qualities and colour. Analytical
reasoning Mental ability.
Part II Three dimensional perception. Understanding and appreciation of scale and
proportion of objects, building forms and elements, colour texture, harmony and
contrast.
Design and drawing of geometrical or abstract shapes and patterns in pencil.
Transformation of forms both 2D and 3D - union, substraction, rotation,
development of surfaces and volumes; Generation of plan, elevations and 3D
views of objects. Creating two dimensional and three dimensional compositions
using given shapes and forms.
Sketching of scenes and activities from memory of urban-scape (public space,
market, festivals, street scenes, monuments, recreational spaces etc.),
landscape (river fronts, jungles, gardens, trees, plants etc.) and rural life.
Note: Candidates are advised to bring pencils, own geometry box set, erasers and
colour pencils and crayons for the Aptitude Test.

All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination 2009

All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination 2009

Scheme of Examination
Entrance examination would consist of two papers i.e. 1st paper consisting of three parts of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of equal weightage with objective type questions for BE/B.Tech courses and 2nd paper – consisting of Mathematics,Aptitude Test and Drawing for B. Architecture and B. Planning. The Aptitude Test is designed to evaluate candidate’s perception, imagination, observation, creativity and architectural awareness.


Scoring and Negative Marking
There will be objective type questions with four options having single correct answer. For each incorrect response one fourth (1/4) of the total marks allotted to the question would be deducted. No deduction from the total score will, however, be made if no response is indicated for an item in the answer sheet. The candidates are advised not to attempt such item in the answer sheet if they are not sure of the correct response. More than one answer indicated against a question will be deemed as incorrect response and will be negatively marked. All objective type questions are required to be answered on specially designed machine gradable answer sheets. Answers are to be marked using ball point pen (black/blue) only. For the purpose of evaluation, Test Booklet Code as printed in the Answer Sheet on Side-2 will be accepted as final.


Subject combination for each paper & type of questions in each paper are given in the table below :


SUBJECTS TYPE OF QUESTIONS
Paper 1 Physics,Chemistry & Mathematics Objective type questions with equal weightage to Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
Paper 2 Mathematics-Part I
Aptitude Test-Part II &
Drawing test-Part III Objective type Question
Objective Type Question
Questions to test drawing aptitude

Requirement of papers for different courses is given in the table below:


COURSE PAPERS
B.E/B.TECH Paper - 1
B.ARCH/B.PLANNING Paper - 2

Schedule of Examination

AIEEE will be conducted on the following dates as per schedule given below:

Dates of

Examination
Paper
Subjects
Timings
Duration



26.04.2009
Paper 1
Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
0930-1230 Hours
3 Hours

26.04.2009
Paper 2
Mathematics-Part I
Aptitude Test-PartII & Drawing Test-Part III
1400-1700 Hours
3 Hours


For those unable to appear in AIEEE on scheduled date of examination for any reason, including loss of application form/admit card in transit, no re-examination shall be held under any circumstances. The schedule will remain unaltered even if the date is declared as a public holiday.

Students may move to the venue of examination for refreshment etc. if they have applied for BE/B.Tech and B. Arch/B. Planning together.

Syllabus
The question papers for the Examination shall be based on a common minimum syllabus drawn from syllabi taught in different State Boards. This is given at Appendix III.


Language of the Question Papers
Candidates can opt for question papers either in English or in Hindi. The option has to be exercised while filling Application Form. It cannot be changed later.


Eligibility Criteria : Candidates are, however, required to appear in the papers as per Scheme of Examination for AIEEE specified in para 2.4 of this Bulletin.

The minimum academic qualification for admission through AIEEE 2009 is a pass in the final examination of 10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent referred to as the qualifying examination (see Appendix –VIII). Those appearing in 10+2 (Class XII) final or equivalent examination may also appear in AIEEE 2009 for consideration of provisional admission. Those appearing in 10+2 (Class 12) in 2010 are not eligible to appear in AIEEE-2009.

Subject combinations required in the qualifying examination for admission to B.E./B.Tech. and B. Arch./B. Planning Courses shall be as under:


Course
Compulsory
Anyone of the Optional Subjects

B.E/B.TECH*
Physics & Mathematics
Chemistry
Bio-technology
Computer Science
Biology

B.ARCH/B. PLANNING**
Mathematics with 50% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level



*This is as per decision of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
**Provisionally as per the orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi and directive recieved from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India.


The number of attempts which a candidate can avail at All India Engineering/Architecture Entrance Examination shall be limited to 03(three) uniformly for all the candidates in consecutive years. The candidates passed +2 to exam in 2007, 2008 or appearing in +2 in 2009 are only eligible to appear in AIEEE-2009. Candidates passed +2 in 2006 or before or appearing in 2010 are not eligible to appear in AIEEE-2009.


Date of Birth
Only those candidates whose date of birth falls on or after October 01, 1984 are eligible. However, in the case of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates, upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years, i.e. SC, ST and PH candidates who were born on or after October 01, 1979 are eligible. Date of birth as recorded in the Secondary Education Board/University certificate only will be taken as authentic.


Examination Centres Cities
List of cities where the examination will be conducted is given in Appendix VI. Candidates are required to give four options convenient to them. While every effort will be made to allot a Centre in one of the places opted by the candidate, the Board reserves its discretion to allot a Centre other than that of candidate’s choice any where in India. Under no circumstances, the Centre once allotted shall be changed by the Board.


Admit Card
The Admit Card will be sent by post "Under Certificate of Posting (UPC)" to the candidates (including those who made application online) about four weeks before the conduct of the examination, however, the Board will not be responsible for any consequences that may arise due to loss of admit card in transit. It will be the responsiblity of the candidate to contact/write to the Board in case he/she is not in receipt of the Admit Cards by 6th April 2009. Such requests be sent to Assistant Secretary (AIEEE), Central Board of Secondary Education, PS 1-2 Institutional Area, IP Extension, Patparganj, Delhi-110 092 with 2 photographs (as pasted on the Application Form), one should be attested by Principal of the institution where candidate is studying/passed XII or by the gazetted officer. Photocopy of the Application Form, proof regarding remittance of fee (photocopy of the Demand Draft/Challan) in respect of those candidates who have made application online, and the original postal receipt issued by the Post Office for having dispatched the Application Form by Registered/Speed Post in order to get a duplicate Admit Card. Such request for issue of duplicate admit card should accompany with a Demand Draft in favour of Secretary,CBSE payable at Delhi/New Delhi amounting Rs.50/- as fee and additional Rs.30/- as postal charges for outstation candidates.Request for the issue of admit card after the examination will not be entertained.
In no case the duplicate Admit Card would be issued at the Examination Centres.




Procedure for Conduct of Examination and Use of Answer Sheet
Procedure for conduct of examination and instructions for use of the Test Booklet and Answer Sheet are given in Appendix VII. Candidates are advised to go through carefully before going for the Examination.



Evaluation and Declaration of Results
On the basis of performance in AIEEE, separate rank lists will be prepared for B.E./B.Tech. and B.Arch/B.Planning. Score Card indicating All India Rank and State Rank with total marks and marks in each subject shall be sent to all candidates appearing in AIEEE.


Candidates scoring above a certain cut off percentage of marks (being different for General, OBC, SC/ST/PH category candidates) to be called for counselling shall be determined at the time of declaration of AIEEE results.All India/State Rank and marks shall also be released on AIEEE website. The results of AIEEE-2009 is likely to be declared on or before 7th June, 2009.The All India/State Rank to be called for Central counselling will be decided by Central Counselling Board which will be constituted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and decision of seat matrix etc. will be taken by Central Counselling Board. The required information will be displayed at apropriate time on website www.ccb.nic.in .
The score cards will be dispatched to the candidates from 12.06.2009 to 27.06.2009 under Certificate of Posting (UPC). The Board will not be responsible for any consequences that may arise due to loss of score card in transit.In case of non-receipt of the score card within the stipulated period candidate may apply for duplicate score card on payment of Rs. 50/- (plus postal charges of Rs. 30/- for outstation candidates) in the form of Demand Draft in favour of Secretary, CBSE, payable at Delhi/New Delhi between 09.07.2009 to 31.08.2009. No request for issue of duplicate score card will be entertained thereafter.


As per the notified cut off score and the candidates declared eligible up to the notified Rank shall be called to appear for counselling.


In case of two or more candidates obtaining equal marks, inter-se merit of such candidates shall be determined as follows:



B.E/B.Tech - By marks obtained in Mathematics and then in Physics in the AIEEE and then by age (preference to older candidates).


B.Arch/B.Planning - By marks obtained in Aptitude Test and then in Mathematics in the AIEEE and then by age (preference to older candidates).


Rules For Rechecking/Re-Evaluation of Answer Sheets
Since the AIEEE answer sheets are machine graded with extreme care and repeatedly scrutinized, there is no provision for rechecking/re-evaluation of answer sheets. No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.



Counselling, Seat Allocation, Document Verification and Admissions
Final list of institutions admitting students (with intake in each discipline and category as per reservation) through AIEEE-2009, including counselling procedure, counselling schedule and counselling centres would be displayed on the CCB website in May/June 2009. The decision for the above will be taken by the CCB.


The Central Counselling Board shall send by post the Information Brochure for Counselling only to the candidates eligible for counselling. The counselling will be made on line Offcampus and Depending upon the requirement and facilities.


Verification of documents would be done at the time of counselling/admission. The purpose would be to verify different records regarding identification, age, qualifying examination, state of eligibility and category of the candidate. On failing to establish of any of the documents, the candidates will not be considered for admission.




SC, ST, OBC and PH candidates will be required to produce original certificate issued by the competent authority at the time of counselling, failing which they will not be considered for admission.


All correspondence regarding counselling and refund of the amount paid to the Central Counselling Board (CCB) or any of the participating institution should be made with the concerned authorities. No correspondence in this regard be made to CBSE.

Legal Jurisdiction
All disputes pertaining to the conduct of AIEEE shall fall within the jurisdiction of Delhi only. The Secretary of the Board shall be the legal person in whose name the Board may sue or may be sued. If any person or officer dealing with the conduct of AIEEE engages himself/herself in act(s) that would result in the leakage of the question paper(s) or attempt to use or help in the use of unfair means in this examination, he/she shall be liable to prosecution under the Indian Penal Code.


Rules Of Reservation
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC and Physically Handicapped candidates will be applicable as per Govt. of India/State concerned existing rules or amended from time to time.