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2022

Data quality: tagged-partial · Papers: Paper 1 + Paper 2

Structure

Exam pattern

Subject order: Mathematics → Physics → Chemistry

~18 questions per subject (approx., both papers)

  • Subject order flips to Math → Physics → Chemistry (continues through 2026).
  • Heavy NUM sections; matching lists in Paper 1.
  • Some blank PDF pages → incomplete extracts for a few Q numbers.
Narrative

Year review

2022 is the pattern pivot year: Mathematics opens the paper. If you still habitually start with Physics, retrain your opening 20 minutes on Math SC/NUM. Algebra and Calculus share the Math load; Conics stay relevant. Physics Mechanics cools slightly from the 2020–21 peak but remains #1; Optics becomes more visible. Chemistry Organic keeps rising (~27%) — reaction sequences and practical/analysis numericals matter. Data caveat: a handful of questions are missing from extracts due to blank PDF pages (see topic_analysis notes). Counts are slightly incomplete, not ‘easy paper’ signals. Use 2022 to rehearse Math-first timing and matching-list discipline in Paper 1.

Priorities

Key areas by subject

What to emphasise when revising this year’s papers.

Mathematics

Subject hub →
Algebrahigh

Complex, matrices, probability, P&C and sequences dominate the broad Algebra bucket every year.

Complex numbersMatricesProbabilityP&C / relations
Calculushigh

Limits, AOD, definite integrals, area and DEs are the highest-yield single cluster.

AOD / extremaDefinite integrals & areaDifferential equations
Coordinate Geometrymedium

Conics (ellipse/parabola/hyperbola) often join with tangents, area or matching lists.

Ellipse / parabolaTangents & normalsIntersection geometry
Trigonometrylow

Equations, inverse trig and compound angles show up in SC/MATCH and linked stems.

Trig equationsInverse trigCompound angles
Vectors & 3Dlow

Planes, lines and vector products appear as multi-correct/numerical separators.

Planes & linesScalar/vector triple product

Tagged topic counts

  • Algebra12 · 35.3%
  • Calculus9 · 26.5%
  • Coordinate Geometry6 · 17.6%
  • Trigonometry4 · 11.8%
  • Vectors & 3D3 · 8.8%
Mechanicshigh

Rotation, rigid body and collisions remain the largest Physics share.

Rotation / rollingCollisions & COMWork–energy
Opticsmedium

Ray optics, prisms, polarization and diffraction recur across both papers.

Ray optics / lensesWave opticsPolarization
Thermodynamics/Kinetic Theorymedium

Multi-step cycles and Carnot cascades reward careful PV reading.

CyclesCarnotKinetic theory
Electrostaticslow

Fields, capacitance and dipoles often pair with other EM ideas.

Field / potentialCapacitanceDipoles
Magnetism/EMI/AClow

Mutual inductance, LC resonance and rotating loops rose again in 2024–26.

EMIAC / LCMagnetic fields
Current Electricitylow

Circuits and galvanometer methods appear in SC/NUM/experimental mixes.

CircuitsGalvanometer
Modern Physicslow

Atoms, nuclei and photoelectric are compact but high-accuracy scoring.

AtomsNucleiPhotoelectric
Waves/SHM/Soundlow

SHM in fluids, resonance tubes and wave equations stay regular.

SHMSound resonanceWave equations

Tagged topic counts

  • Mechanics9 · 33.3%
  • Optics5 · 18.5%
  • Thermodynamics/Kinetic Theory4 · 14.8%
  • Electrostatics3 · 11.1%
  • Magnetism/EMI/AC3 · 11.1%
  • Current Electricity1 · 3.7%
  • Modern Physics1 · 3.7%
  • Waves/SHM/Sound1 · 3.7%
Physicalhigh

Thermo, equilibrium, electrochem, kinetics and solutions carry calculation weight.

ThermodynamicsEquilibrium / electrochemSolutions / kinetics
Organichigh

GOC, carbonyls, named reactions, biomolecules and practical analysis are rising.

GOC / carbonylNamed reactionsBiomolecules / polymers
Inorganicmedium

Coordination isomerism, bonding/VSEPR and p-block remain reliable scorers.

CoordinationBonding / VSEPRp-Block

Tagged topic counts

  • Physical17 · 51.5%
  • Organic9 · 27.3%
  • Inorganic7 · 21.2%
Execution

Exam strategy

  • Simulate Math-first: first 25 minutes only Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry.
  • For matching lists, solve every List-I item before looking at combinations.
  • Cross-check any ‘missing Q’ against the official PDF when revising 2022.
Connections

Mixed questions from 2022

Multi-concept stems with knowledge bridges.

Mathematics2022 · Paper 1 · Q1–Q2numerical

Inverse trig NUM + trig equation NUM

Inverse trigonometry+Trigonometric equations+Numerical answers

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: reduce inverse-trig expressions with principal-value care. Step 2: solve the neighbouring trig equation in the stated interval. Step 3: enter integers carefully — range mistakes are common.

Why it feels hard

Heavy NUM opening stresses accuracy before you are warm.

What to practise

Start Math mocks with a 10-minute trig warm-up when the paper is NUM-heavy.

Open 2022 year review →
Physics2022 · Paper 1 · Q7numerical

EMI/AC numerical among mechanics NUMs

EMI/AC+Mechanics context switching+Numerical

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: isolate the electromagnetic law needed (flux/induced emf/impedance). Step 2: compute the asked scalar. Step 3: consciously leave rotation kinematics behind so constants are not mixed.

Why it feels hard

Topic island inside a Mechanics-heavy NUM sea.

What to practise

Underline the chapter keywords in each NUM stem before writing equations.

Open 2022 year review →
Chemistry2022 · Paper 1 · Q6–Q8numerical

Organic practical + named-reaction NUM burst

Organic practical/analysis+Named reactions+Physical mixed NUM nearby

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: decode practical/analysis data into a count or identification. Step 2: push named-reaction reagents to the major product / stoichiometric ask. Step 3: keep Physical mixed NUMs mentally separate so Organic logic is not diluted.

Why it feels hard

Organic numericals feel unfamiliar if you only practised MCQ mechanisms.

What to practise

Convert two named reactions per week into a numerical ask (moles, isomers, mass).

Open 2022 year review →
All yearsAll mixed questions