The Manipal Entrance Test (MET) is one of the key exams that students need to clear to secure admission to various undergraduate programs at Manipal University. It plays a critical role in determining a student’s eligibility for courses in fields like engineering, medicine, and other science-related programs. To excel in this exam, candidates need a clear understanding of the syllabus, which includes Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English..
This guide offers a detailed breakdown of the MET syllabus, providing insights into each subject’s topics, weightage, and preparation tips. Our objective is to provide students with all the information needed to tackle each part of the MET effectively and increase their chances of scoring well.
Overview of MET’s Role in Manipal University Admissions
MET is designed to assess a candidate’s readiness for the academic challenges in Manipal University’s programs. MET holds significant weight in the admission process, as it evaluates each student’s grasp over foundational concepts essential for the chosen academic path.
By performing well in MET, students not only qualify for their desired courses but may also receive scholarships based on their performance. This makes MET a gateway for both admission and financial support, further increasing its importance for applicants.
Importance of Understanding the Syllabus for Effective Preparation
Understanding the MET syllabus thoroughly helps students organise their study schedules, ensuring they dedicate adequate time to each subject. It enables them to focus on the relevant topics and avoid studying unnecessary areas, thus making their preparation efficient and targeted. Familiarity with the syllabus also assists in identifying strengths and weaknesses across subjects, allowing students to prioritise accordingly.
By following a well-structured approach based on the syllabus, students can build a strong conceptual foundation and gain the confidence to tackle MET questions effectively.
General Structure of the Syllabus
The MET syllabus is divided based on the specific requirements of each program. However, it generally includes the following sections:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- MathematicsÂ
- English & General Aptitude (if applicable)
Each subject is assigned a percentage weightage in the test, and the distribution of questions reflects these percentages. Understanding this structure helps students allocate their study time effectively, focusing more on subjects with higher weightage.
Subjects Covered in MET
Physics
Physics is a core subject in MET and focuses on testing a student’s understanding of essential physical laws, principles, and their application in problem-solving. This subject includes key areas like mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and waves. A strong command over these concepts is vital for students aiming to perform well in Physics.
Chemistry
Chemistry in MET is split into organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry, examining students on their knowledge of chemical structures, reactions, and mechanisms. Topics such as the periodic table, chemical bonding, and reaction mechanisms are central. The Chemistry section requires both memorization and a deep understanding of concepts to score well.
Mathematics
Students aiming for engineering and science programs generally have Mathematics as a core MET subject. Mathematics includes topics like algebra, calculus, and trigonometry and the subjects assess knowledge and application skills, making conceptual clarity essential.
English
For certain programs, MET includes a section on English. This part of the test evaluates language skills. which are essential for academic success in various fields. It is designed to test student’s ability to grasp the fundamental concepts in English language, grammar and usage. Proficiency in English language
is tested through objective-type multiple-choice questions on grammar (tenses, subject verb agreement, articles, prepositions, use of question tags, sentence structures, and use of linkers), and vocabulary (synonyms, commonly confused pair of words, one-word substitutions, idioms and phrases, and usage).
Detailed Manipal Entrance Exam Subject-Wise Syllabus
Each subject in MET has a set syllabus with specific topics that students need to cover. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the syllabus for each subject, along with key focus areas, recommended tips, and strategies for effective preparation.
Physics Syllabus
The Physics syllabus for MET encompasses several significant areas, each testing a student’s knowledge of fundamental physical laws and their application.
| Section | Syllabus |
| Physical World and Measurement | Physical World: Physics-scope and excitement; nature of physical laws; Physics, technology and society, Units and Measurements: Need for measurement: Units of measurement; systems of units; SI units, fundamental and derived units. Length, mass and time measurements; accuracy and precision of measuring instruments; errors in measurement; significant figures. Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis and its applications. |
| Kinematics | Motion in a Straight Line: Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion, uniform and non- uniform motion, average speed and instantaneous velocity, uniformly accelerated motion, velocity – time and position-time graphs. Relations for uniformly accelerated motion,Motion in a Plane: Scalar and vector quantities; position and displacement vectors, general vectors and their notations; equality of vectors, multiplication of vectors by a real number; addition and subtraction of vectors, relative velocity, Unit vector; resolution of a vector in a plane, rectangular components, Scalar and Vector product of vectors. Motion in a plane, cases of uniform velocity and uniform acceleration-projectile motion, uniform circular motion. |
| Laws Of Motion | Intuitive concept of force, Inertia, Newton’s first law of motion; momentum and Newton’s second law of motion; impulse, Newton’s third law of motion, Law of conservation of linear momentum and its applications, Equilibrium of concurrent forces, Static and kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction, lubrication, Dynamics of uniform circular motion: Centripetal force, examples of circular motion |
| Work, Energy and Power: | Work done by a constant force and a variable force; kinetic energy, work-energy, theorem, power, Notion of potential energy, potential energy of a spring, conservative forces: conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies); non-conservative forces: motion in a vertical circle; elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimensions. |
| Motion of System of Particles and Rigid Body | System of Particles and Rotational Motion: Centre of mass of a two-particle system, momentum conservation and centre of mass motion. Centre of mass of a rigid body; centre of mass of a uniform rod. Moment of a force, torque, angular momentum, law of conservation of angular momentum and its applications, Equilibrium of rigid bodies, rigid body rotation and equations of rotational motion, comparison of linear and rotational motions, Moment of inertia, radius of gyration, values of moments of inertia for simple geometrical objects |
| Gravitation | Universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity (recapitulation only) and its variation with altitude and depth, Gravitational potential energy and gravitational potential, escape velocity, orbital velocity of a satellite, Geo- stationary satellites. |
| Mechanical Properties Of Solids | Stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal’s law and its applications (hydraulic lift and hydraulic brakes), effect of gravity on fluid pressure. Viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity, streamline and turbulent flow, critical velocity, Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications. Surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, excess of pressure across a curved surface, application of surface tension ideas to drops, bubbles and capillary rise,Thermal Properties of Matter: Heat, temperature, (recapitulation only) thermal expansion; thermal expansion of solids, liquids and gases, anomalous expansion of water; specific heat capacity; Cp, Cv – calorimetry; change of state – latent heat capacity. Heat transfer-conduction, convection and radiation, thermal conductivity, qualitative ideas of Blackbody radiation, Wein’s displacement Law, Stefan’s law, Greenhouse effect. |
| Thermodynamics | Thermal equilibrium and definition of temperature (zeroth law of thermodynamics), heat, work and internal energy. First law of thermodynamics, isothermal and adiabatic processes. Second law of thermodynamics: reversible and irreversible processes |
| Kinetic Theory | Behaviour of Perfect Gases and Kinetic Theory of GasesEquation of state of a perfect gas, work done in compressing a gas. Kinetic theory of gases – assumptions, concept of pressure. Kinetic interpretation of temperature; rms speed of gas molecules; degrees of freedom; law of equipartition of energy (statement only) and application to specific heat capacities of gases; concept of mean free path, Avogadro’s number. |
| Oscillations | Periodic motion – time period, frequency, displacement as a function of time, periodic functions, Simple harmonic motion (S.H.M) and its equation; phase; oscillations of a loaded spring restoring force and force constant; energy in S.H.M. Kinetic and potential energies; simple pendulum derivation of expression for its time period. Free, forced and damped oscillations (qualitative ideas only), resonance, Waves: Wave motion: Transverse and longitudinal waves, speed of travelling wave, displacement relation for a progressive wave, principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, Beats |
| Electrostatics | Electric Charges and Fields: Electric Charges; Conservation of charge, Coulomb’s law-force between two-point charges, forces between multiple charges; superposition principle and continuous charge distribution. Electric field, electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines, electric dipole, electric field due to a dipole, torque on a dipole in uniform electric field. Electric flux, statement of Gauss’s theorem and its applications to find field due to infinitely long straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet.Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance: Electric potential, potential difference, electric potential due to a point charge, a dipole and system of charges; equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy of a system of two-point charges and of electric dipole in an electrostatic field. Conductors and insulators, free charges and bound charges inside a conductor.Dielectrics and electric polarisation, capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and in parallel, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without a dielectric medium between the plates, energy stored in a capacitor. |
| Current Electricity | Current Electricity: Electric current, flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, drift velocity, mobility and their relation with electric current; Ohm’s law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics (linear and non-linear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity; temperature dependence of resistance.Internal resistance of a cell, potential difference and emf of a cell, combination of cells in series and in parallel, Kirchhoff’s laws and simple applications, Wheatstone bridge, metre bridge (qualitative ideas only) Potentiometer – principle and its applications to measure potential difference and for 14 comparing EMF of two cells; measurement of internal resistance of a cell (qualitative ideas only) |
| Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism | Moving Charges and Magnetism: Concept of magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment. Biot – Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop. Ampere’s law and its applications to infinitely long straight wire. Straight and toroidal solenoids (only qualitative treatment), force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field, force between two parallel current-carrying conductors-definition of ampere, torque experienced by a current loop in uniform magnetic field; moving coil galvanometer-its current sensitivity and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter.Magnetism and Matter: Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment, magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron, bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid, magnetic field lines; earth’s magnetic field and magnetic elements. |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents | Electromagnetic Induction: Electromagnetic induction; Faraday’s laws, induced EMF and current; Lenz’s Law, Eddy currents. Self and mutual induction. Alternating currents, peak and RMS value of alternating current/voltage; reactance and impedance; LC oscillations (qualitative treatment only), LCR series circuit, resonance; power in AC circuits AC generator and transformer. |
| Electromagnetic Waves | Electromagnetic waves, their characteristics, their Transverse nature (qualitative ideas only). Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, X-rays, gamma rays) including elementary facts about their uses. |
| Optics | Ray Optics and Optical Instruments: Ray Optics, Refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibres, refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lensmaker’s formula, magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact, refraction of light through a prism. Optical instruments: Microscopes and astronomical telescopes (reflecting and refracting) and their magnifying powers.Wave Optics Wave optics: Wave front and Huygen’s principle, reflection and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wave fronts. Proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygen’s principle. Interference, Young’s double slit experiment and expression for fringe width, coherent sources and sustained interference of light, diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum |
| Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation | Dual nature of radiation, Photoelectric effect, Hertz and Lenard’s observations; Einstein’s photoelectric equation-particle nature of light, Experimental study of photoelectric effect: Matter waves-wave nature of particles, de-Broglie relation |
| Atoms | Alpha-particle scattering experiment; Rutherford’s model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum, Nuclei Composition and size of nucleus: Nuclear force Mass-energy relation, mass defect, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion. |
| Electronic Devices | Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits Energy bands in conductors, semiconductors and insulators (qualitative ideas only) Semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier; Special purpose p-n |
Recommended Focus Areas for Physics:
- Emphasise understanding over rote memorization, as Physics problems often require application of formulas.
- Practice problems with increasing difficulty levels to build confidence.
- Focus on past MET papers to understand the type of questions frequently asked.
Chemistry Syllabus
| Section | Syllabus | ||
| Some Basic Concept Of Chemistry | General Introduction: Importance and scope of chemistry, Nature of matter, laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory: concept of elements, atoms and molecules, Atomic and molecular masses, mole concept and molar mass, percentage composition, empirical and molecular formula, chemical reactions, stoichiometry and calculations based on stoichiometry. | ||
| Structure Of Atom | Bohr’s model and its limitations, concept of shells and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie’s relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p and d orbitals, rules for filling electrons in orbitals – Aufbau principle, Pauli’s exclusion principle and Hund’s rule, electronic configuration ofatoms, stability of half-filled and completely filled orbitals. | ||
| Classification Of Elements And Periodicity Of Properties | Modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table, periodic trends in properties of elements -atomic radii, ionic radii, inert gas radii, Ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy,electronegativity, valency. Nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100 | ||
| Chemical Bonding And Molecular Structure | Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond parameters, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent bond, covalent character of ionic bond, valence bond theory, resonance, geometry of covalent molecules, VSEPR theory, concept of hybridization, involving s, p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple molecules,molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules (qualitative idea only), hydrogen bond. | ||
| States Of Matter | Avogadro’s law, ideal behaviour, empirical derivation of gas equation, Avogadro’s number, ideal gas equation. Deviation from ideal behaviour, liquefaction of gases, critical temperature, kinetic energy and molecular speeds (elementary idea) Liquid State: vapour pressure, viscosity and surface tension (qualitative idea only, no mathematical derivations) | ||
| Chemical Thermodynamics | Concepts of System and types of systems, surroundings, work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties, state functions. First law of thermodynamics -internal energy and enthalpy, heat capacity and specific heat, measurement of ΔU and ΔH, Hess’s law of constant heat summation, enthalpy of bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition, ionization, solution and dilution. Second law of Thermodynamics (brief introduction). Introduction of entropy as a state function, Gibb’s energy change for spontaneous and non- spontaneousprocesses, criteria for equilibrium. Third law of thermodynamics (brief introduction). | ||
| Equilibrium | Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action, equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium- Le Chatelier’s principle, ionic equilibrium- ionization of acids and bases, strong and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, ionization of poly basic acids, acid strength, concept of pH, Henderson Equation,hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea), buffer solution, solubility product, common ion effect (with illustrative examples). | ||
| Redox Reaction | Concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions, in termsof loss and gain of electrons and change in oxidation number, applications of redox reactions. | ||
| Hydrogen | Position of hydrogen in periodic table, occurrence, isotopes, preparation, properties and uses of hydrogen,hydrides-ionic covalent and interstitial; physical and chemical properties of water, heavy water, hydrogen peroxide – preparation, reactions and structure and use; hydrogen as a fuel. | ||
| s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals) | : Group 1 and Group 2 Elements General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, anomalous properties of the first element of each group, diagonal relationship, trends in the variation of properties (such as ionization enthalpy, atomic and ionic radii), trends in chemical reactivity with oxygen, water, hydrogen and halogens, uses. Preparation and Properties of Some Important Compounds: Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Hydrogen carbonate, Biological importance of Sodium and Potassium. CalciumOxide and Calcium Carbonate and their industrial uses, biological importance of Magnesium and Calcium | ||
| p- Block Elements | General Introduction to p -Block Elements Group 13 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, variation of properties, oxidation states, trends in chemical reactivity, anomalous properties of first element of the group, Boron – physical and chemical properties, some important compounds, Borax, Boric acid, Boron Hydrides, Aluminium: Reactions with acids and alkalies, uses. Group 14 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, variation of properties, oxidation states, trends in chemical reactivity, anomalous behaviour of first elements. Carbon-catenation, allotropic forms, physical and chemical properties; uses of some important compounds:oxides. Important compounds of Silicon and a few uses: Silicon Tetrachloride, Silicones, Silicates and Zeolites, their uses. | ||
| Organic Chemistry | Some Basic Principles and Techniques: General introduction, methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds. Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyper conjugation. Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalentbond: free radicals, carbocations, carbanions, electrophiles and nucleophiles, types of organic reactions | ||
| Hydrocarbons | Classification of Hydrocarbons Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Alkanes – Nomenclature, isomerism, conformation (ethane only), physical properties, chemical reactions including free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion and pyrolysis. Alkenes – Nomenclature, structure of double bond (ethene), geometrical isomerism, physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical reactions: addition of hydrogen, halogen, water, hydrogen halides (Markownikov’s addition andperoxide effect), ozonolysis, oxidation, mechanism of electrophilic addition. Alkynes – Nomenclature, structure of triple bond (ethyne), physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical reactions: acidic character of alkynes, addition reaction of – hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water. Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Introduction, IUPAC nomenclature, benzene: resonance, aromaticity, chemical properties: mechanism of electrophilic substitution. Nitration, sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel Craft’s alkylation and acylation, directive influence of functional group in monosubstituted benzene, Carcinogenicity and toxicity). | ||
| Environmental Chemistry | Environmental pollution – air, water and soil pollution, chemical reactions in atmosphere, smog, major atmospheric pollutants, acid rain, ozone and its reactions, effects of depletion of ozone layer, greenhouse effect and global warming- pollution due to industrial wastes, green chemistry as an alternative tool for reducing pollution, strategiesfor control of environmental pollution. | ||
| Solutions | Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties – relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law, elevation of boiling point, depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass,Van’t Hoff factor. | ||
| Electrochemistry | Redox reactions, conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity, variations of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch’s Law, electrolysis and law of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell-electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells, lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application tochemical cells, Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells, corrosion. | ||
| Chemical Kinetics | Rate of a reaction (Average and instantaneous), factors affecting rate of reaction: concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction, rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half-life (only for zero and first order reactions), concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematicaltreatment). Activation energy, Arrhenius equation. | ||
| Surface Chemistry | Adsorption – physisorption and chemisorption, factors affecting adsorption of gases on solids, catalysis, homogenous and heterogenous activity and selectivity; enzyme catalysis colloidal state distinction between true solutions, colloids and suspension; lyophilic, lyophobic multi-molecular and macromolecular colloids; properties of colloids; Tyndalleffect, Brownian movement, electrophoresis, coagulation, emulsion – types of emulsions. | ||
| General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements | Principles and methods of extraction – concentration, oxidation,reduction – electrolytic method and refining; occurrence and principles of extraction of aluminium, copper, zinc and iron. | ||
| p-Block Elements | Group 16 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, dioxygen: Preparation, Properties and uses, classification of Oxides, Ozone, Sulphur – allotropic forms; compounds of Sulphur: Preparation Properties and uses of Sulphur-dioxide, Sulphuric Acid: industrial process of manufacture, properties and uses; Oxoacids of Sulphur (Structures only). Group 17 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, oxidation states, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties; compounds of halogens, Preparation, properties and uses of Chlorine and Hydrochloric acid, interhalogen compounds, Oxoacids of halogens (structures only). Group 18 Elements: General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence, trends in physical and chemical properties, uses. | ||
| ‘d’ and ‘f’ Block Elements | General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first-row transition metals – metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation, preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids – Electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contractionand its consequences. Actinoids – Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthanoids. | ||
| Coordination Compounds | Coordination compounds – Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds. Bonding, Werner’s theory, VBT, and CFT; structure and stereoisomerism, importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative inclusion, extraction of metalsand biological system). | ||
| Haloalkanes And Haloarenes | Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions, optical rotation. Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions (Directive influence of halogen in monosubstituted compounds only). Uses and environmental effects of – dichloromethane, trichloromethane,tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT. | ||
| Alcohols, Phenols And Ether | Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only), identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols, mechanism of dehydration, uses with special reference to methanol and ethanol. Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophilic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. Ethers: Nomenclature, methods ofpreparation, physical and chemical properties, uses | ||
| Aldehydes, Ketones And Carboxylic Acid | Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of nucleophilic addition, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes, uses. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses. | ||
| Organic compounds containing Nitrogen: Amines | Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses, identification of primary, secondary and tertiary amines. Cyanides and Isocyanides – will be mentioned at relevant places in text. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organicchemistry. | ||
| Biomolecules: Carbohydrates | Classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccharides (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen); Importance of carbohydrates. Proteins -Elementary idea of – amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, proteins, structure of proteins – primary, secondary, tertiary structure and quaternary structures (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes.Hormones – Elementary idea excluding structure. Vitamins – Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA. | ||
| Polymers | Copolymerization, some important polymers: natural and synthetic like polythene, nylon polyesters, bakelite,rubber. Biodegradable and nonbiodegradable polymers. | ||
| Chemistry In Everyday Life | Chemicals in medicines – analgesics, tranquilizers antiseptics, disinfectants, antimicrobials, antifertility drugs, antibiotics, antacids, antihistamines. Chemicals in food – preservatives, artificial sweetening agents,elementary idea of antioxidants, Cleansing agents- soaps and detergents, cleansing action. | ||
Noteworthy Topics and Preparation Tips for Chemistry:
- Make summary notes of reaction mechanisms and periodic trends for organic and inorganic chemistry.
- For physical chemistry, practice a variety of problems as they cover calculations and conceptual understanding.
- Past papers are useful for identifying the question patterns, especially in reaction mechanisms and chemical bonding.
Mathematics Syllabus
The Mathematics section in MET is crucial for students aiming for engineering and other science-based programs. This section evaluates understanding across topics like algebra, calculus, trigonometry, and statistics, each requiring both conceptual clarity and problem-solving skills.
| Section | Syllabus | ||
| Sets and Functions | Sets: Sets and their representations, The empty set, Finite and infinite sets, Equal sets, Subsets, Power set, Universal set, Venn Diagrams, Operation on Sets, Complement of a set, Union and intersection of two sets,Relations and Functions: Cartesian product of sets, relations and functions,Trigonometric Functions: Angles, Trigonometric functions, Trigonometric functions of sum and difference of two angles and trigonometric equations. | ||
| Algebra | Mathematical Induction: Motivation, Principle of mathematical induction,Numbers and Quadratic Equations: Complex numbers, Algebra of complex numbers, The modulus and the conjugate of a complex number, Argand plane and polar representation and Quadratic equations,Linear Inequalities: Inequalities, Algebraic solutions of linear inequalities, graphical solution and solution of system of linear inequalities in two variablesPermutations and Combinations: Permutations and Combinations, Derivation of formulae and their connectionsBinomial Theorem: Binomial theorem for positive integral indices, General and middle terms, ApplicationsSequence and Series: Sequences, Series, Arithmetic progression, Geometric progression, Relationship between AM and GM, sum to n terms of special seriesMatrices: Matrix, types, operations, Transpose, Symmetric and skew symmetric matrices, elementary operation, Invertible matricesDeterminants: Properties, Area of a triangle, minors and cofactors, Adjoint and inverse of a matrix, applications | ||
| Coordinate Geometry | Straight Lines: Slope of a line, Various forms of the equation of a line, General equation of a line, Distance of a point from a lineConic Sections: Section of a cone, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, HyperbolaIntroduction to Three-dimensional Geometry: Coordinate axes and coordinate planes in three-dimensional space, Coordinates of a point in space, Distance between two points, Section formula. | ||
| Calculus | Limits and Derivatives: Intuitive idea of derivatives, Limits of trigonometric functions, Derivatives, Continuity and Differentiability: Exponential and logarithmic functions, logarithmic differentiation, Derivatives of functions in parametric forms, Second order derivative, Mean value theorem,Applications of Derivatives: Rate of change of quantities, Increasing and decreasing functions, Tangents and normals, Approximations, Maxima and Minima,Integrals and their Application: Integration, methods of integration, Integrals of some particular functions, Integration by partial fractions, Integration by parts, Definite Integral, Fundamental theorem of calculus, Evaluation of definite integrals by substitution, Properties of definite integrals, Area under simple curves and two curves,Differential equations: Basic concepts, General and particular solutions of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation, methods of solving first order, first degree differential equations | ||
| Mathematical Reasoning | Statements, New statements from old, Special words/phrases, Implications, Validating statements,Statistics and Probability: Measure of dispersion, Range, Mean deviation, Variance and standard deviation, Analysis of frequency distributions, Random experiments, Event, Axiomatic approach to probability, Conditional probability, multiplication theorem on probability, Independent events, Bayes’ theorem, Random variables and its probability distributions, Bernoulli trials and binomial distribution,Relations and Functions: Types of relations and functions, Composition of functions and invertible function, Binary operations, Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Basic concepts, Properties of inverse trigonometric functions,Vector algebra: Basic concepts, types of vectors, Addition of vectors, Multiplication of a vector by a scalar, Product of two vectorsThree-Dimensional Geometry: Direction cosines and direction ratios of a line, Equation of a line in space, Angle between two lines, Shortest distance between two lines, Plane, Coplanarity of two lines, Angle between two planes, Distance of a point from a plane, Angle between a line and a planeLinear programming: Problem and its mathematical formulation, different types of linear programming problems | ||
Recommended Focus Areas for Mathematics:
- Develop a step-by-step approach for problem-solving to avoid careless mistakes.
- Regularly solve problems with varying difficulty levels, including past MET questions.
- Focus on understanding concepts deeply, as Mathematics questions often test the application of multiple concepts in one problem.
English Syllabus
In addition to the core subjects, some MET programs include sections on English language proficiency.
| Grammar Element | Description |
| Tense | Use of proper tense and sequence of tense |
| Subject-verb concord | Agreement between subject and verb |
| Pronouns and Determiners | Use of proper articles and prepositions |
| Linkers | Appropriate use of linkers and conjunctions in a sentence |
| Sentence structure | – Clauses of condition and time<br>- Relative clauses<br>- Fragments |
| Usages in English | Standard usages, idioms, and phrases |
| Synonyms | Words with similar meanings |
| Question tags | Tag questions added to statements |
| One-word substitutions | Single words that replace longer phrases |
Preparation Tips for English:
- Time management is crucial, so practice each type of question with a timer.
- Improve vocabulary by reading newspapers, articles, or novels, which also enhances reading comprehension skills.
Recommended Books and Resources for MET
1) Subject-Wise Book Recommendations
- Physics: HC Verma’s Concepts of Physics (Volume I & II) for concept clarity; DC Pandey’s Understanding Physics series for problem practice.
- Chemistry: OP Tandon’s Physical Chemistry, NCERT Chemistry books for Classes 11 & 12 for foundational concepts; JD Lee for Inorganic Chemistry.
- Mathematics: RD Sharma’s Mathematics series, NCERT Mathematics for Class 11 & 12 for basics; SL Loney for Trigonometry and Coordinate Geometry.
2) Study Plan Suggestions
- Revision Strategies: Make a study plan that allocates specific days to each subject. Use weekends for revision of complex topics. Prioritise weak areas and dedicate the last 15-20 days to complete revision.
- Mock Tests: Opt for Phodu Club’s test series, which provides MET-based mock tests simulating the exam environment. Mock tests are vital for improving time management and understanding the type of questions asked in the exam.
Key Focus Areas Based on Previous Exams:
- In Physics, focus on mechanics and electromagnetism as they often carry higher weightage.
- In Chemistry, organic reaction mechanisms and periodic table trends are essential.
- Mathematics requires extra focus on calculus and coordinate geometry.
3) Study and Revision Strategies for Each Subject
- Physics and Chemistry: Practice applying concepts to numerical problems. Regularly revise formulas, definitions, and laws. Practice short answer questions to test recall.
- Mathematics: Solve a variety of problems daily, focusing on speed and accuracy. Review theorems and practice diagrams, especially in geometry..
- English & Aptitude: Build a reading habit for English and practice mock tests for aptitude regularly. Utilise grammar exercises and logical puzzles to strengthen skills.
Conclusion
Preparation for MET requires a balanced approach across all subjects, focused revision, and consistent practice. By following this structured guide and using the recommended resources, students can cover all key areas, develop problem-solving strategies, and build confidence in tackling each section of the MET. With disciplined preparation, MET aspirants can aim for higher scores, securing their place in Manipal University’s prestigious programs.
