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2026

Data quality: tagged+html-verified · Papers: Paper 1 + Paper 2

Structure

Exam pattern

Subject order: Mathematics → Physics → Chemistry

~16 questions per subject (approx., both papers)

  • P1: 16 Q/subject with matching lists; P2: 18 Q/subject with linked numerical stems (+2).
  • Conics spike again (~18% Math); Calculus ~29%.
  • Organic leads Chemistry tags (~38%); Mechanics still #1 Physics but cooler (~26%).
  • Experimental Physics and biomolecules/polymers appear explicitly.
Narrative

Year review

2026 is the clearest recent blueprint: Paper 1 matching lists, Paper 2 linked numerical stems, Math first, ~60 marks per subject across both papers. Question-wise HTML analyses (math/physics/chemistry) cross-check the tags used here. Mathematics rejoins Conics with Calculus — ellipse+angle and curve+area linked stems are signature items. DE + functions (extrema/intersections) and complex/matrix maps also show up as multi-correct depth checks. Physics keeps Mechanics on top but balances EM (mutual inductance, EMI), Optics, Thermo and experimental error analysis. Linked P2 stems join fluids+capacitance and rotation+collision. Chemistry’s Organic share hits ~38% — mechanisms, polymers, biomolecules and practical estimation (Kjeldahl/Carius) sit beside classic Physical numericals and coordination isomer counts. If you only deeply revise one recent year besides your mocks, make it 2026: it encodes the joins and formats you should expect next.

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
Vectors & 3Dlow

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

Planes & linesScalar/vector triple product
Trigonometrylow

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

Trig equationsInverse trigCompound angles

Tagged topic counts

  • Algebra12 · 35.3%
  • Calculus10 · 29.4%
  • Coordinate Geometry6 · 17.6%
  • Vectors & 3D4 · 11.8%
  • Trigonometry2 · 5.9%
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
Magnetism/EMI/ACmedium

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

EMIAC / LCMagnetic fields
Thermodynamics/Kinetic Theorylow

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
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
Fluid/Properties of Matterlow

Fluids often join capacitance or SHM in linked stems.

FluidsSurface / viscosity

Tagged topic counts

  • Mechanics9 · 26.5%
  • Optics6 · 17.6%
  • Magnetism/EMI/AC5 · 14.7%
  • Thermodynamics/Kinetic Theory4 · 11.8%
  • Electrostatics3 · 8.8%
  • Current Electricity2 · 5.9%
  • Modern Physics2 · 5.9%
  • Waves/SHM/Sound2 · 5.9%
  • Fluid/Properties of Matter1 · 2.9%
Organichigh

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

GOC / carbonylNamed reactionsBiomolecules / polymers
Physicalhigh

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

ThermodynamicsEquilibrium / electrochemSolutions / kinetics
Inorganichigh

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

CoordinationBonding / VSEPRp-Block

Tagged topic counts

  • Organic13 · 38.2%
  • Physical12 · 35.3%
  • Inorganic9 · 26.5%
Execution

Exam strategy

  • Master matching-list speed in P1 and linked-stem bookkeeping in P2.
  • Weekly mix: ellipse/area, DE/functions, rotation/EMI, Organic practical.
  • Re-solve every 2026 multi-correct you miss — partial marking is where ranks move.
Connections

Mixed questions from 2026

Multi-concept stems with knowledge bridges.

Mathematics2026 · Paper 2 · Q15–Q16linked-numerical

Exponential curves + area

Calculus – Curves+Definite Integration – Area+Trigonometric equations

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: set y = e^{-x} equal to y = e^{-x}(sin x + cos x) and cancel the common exponential to get a trig equation for intersection abscissae α_i. Step 2: order those roots and set up the definite integral of the difference of the two curves between α_1 and α_4 for the enclosed area β. Step 3: simplify the given log expression in β to a clean numerical value.

Why it feels hard

The stem hides trig solving inside an exponential envelope; students often integrate before finding exact limits.

What to practise

Drill ‘cancel common positive factor → trig roots → area integral’ as one reflex chain.

Open 2026 year review →
Mathematics2026 · Paper 2 · Q17–Q18linked-numerical

Ellipse intersection + angle + common area

Coordinate Geometry – Ellipse+Tangents & angle between curves+Area of common region

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: solve the two ellipse equations simultaneously for the first-quadrant intersection P. Step 2: differentiate implicitly to get slopes of both tangents at P; convert the angle formula into 4 tan θ. Step 3: for the common area, set up the integral (or standard ellipse-sector form) of the overlapping region and read cot α from that area.

Why it feels hard

Two different asks on one geometry figure — angle then area — under numerical fatigue.

What to practise

For two conics, always compute intersection → slopes → area in that fixed order.

Open 2026 year review →
Mathematics2026 · Paper 2 · Q8multi-correct

DE solution + extrema + intersections

Differential Equations+Functions / AOD+Curve intersections

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: solve x y' = y − x³ (homogeneous/linear in y/x) to get the family y = Cx − x³/2. Step 2: impose the given condition to fix C, then use y' = 0 to locate the local max. Step 3: compare monotonicity on (1,2) and count positive roots of f = g.

Why it feels hard

Multi-correct options test DE, calculus and graph reading together; one sign error in the DE kills several options.

What to practise

After every DE, immediately ask: extrema? monotonicity? intersections with a given g?

Open 2026 year review →
Mathematics2026 · Paper 1 · Q2single-correct

Parabola points + circumcircle + ellipse

Coordinate Geometry – Parabola+Circle (circumradius)+Ellipse conditions

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: recover points P, Q, R from the slope/tangent conditions on the parabola. Step 2: find the circumcircle of triangle PQR (perpendicular bisectors). Step 3: read the required radius / relation that also ties to an ellipse option.

Why it feels hard

Geometry hops across three curve types in one SC item.

What to practise

Practise ‘points on parabola → circle through them → conic check’ as a single drill.

Open 2026 year review →
Mathematics2026 · Paper 1 · Q16matching

Matching across circle / parabola / ellipse / hyperbola

Circle+Parabola+Ellipse+Hyperbola

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: for each List-I geometric condition, reduce to a standard conic equation or point. Step 2: match coordinates/parameters in List-II without mixing ellipse and hyperbola templates. Step 3: verify one substituted point per match to avoid swap errors.

Why it feels hard

Matching lists punish template mix-ups under time pressure.

What to practise

Keep a one-page conics identity sheet and practise full matching sets weekly.

Open 2026 year review →
Physics2026 · Paper 1 · Q1single-correct

Rolling disks + relative rotation on a large disk

Mechanics – Rotation+Rolling without slipping+Relative angular motion

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: relate arc lengths so the small disks roll without slipping on the large circumference (geometry of contact). Step 2: convert path radius R+r into orbital and spin rates (ω/51-type ratios). Step 3: close the remaining angular gap 2π − Δθ to get the meeting time τ.

Why it feels hard

Easy to use the wrong Δθ (2/51 vs 4/51) if relative rolling sense is mishandled.

What to practise

Always draw contact velocities and write v = ωr for every rolling interface before algebra.

Open 2026 year review →
Physics2026 · Paper 1 · Q2single-correct

Mutual inductance + LC resonance

EMI – Mutual inductance+AC / LC circuits+Effective inductance

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: read the coupling M = L/2 and series inductance to form L_eff. Step 2: replace the network by one equivalent L_eff (here 3L/4). Step 3: apply ω₀ = 1/√(L_eff C) to get 2/√(3LC).

Why it feels hard

Students remember ω=1/√(LC) but forget to rebuild L_eff from mutual terms.

What to practise

For every coupled-inductor problem, compute L_eff first, then resonate.

Open 2026 year review →
Physics2026 · Paper 2 · Q15–Q16linked-numerical

Fluid flow between chambers + changing capacitance

Fluids – level vs time+Electrostatics – Capacitance+Dielectric / liquid between plates

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: from the linked fluid setup, find liquid height in the left chamber at t = 500 s. Step 2: translate that height (or remaining liquid fraction) into the dielectric fill between capacitor plates. Step 3: compute ΔC = (8−n)ε₀ and extract n.

Why it feels hard

Two chapters share one clock variable t; errors in height propagate into capacitance.

What to practise

Practise fluid+capacitor linked numericals where the same h(t) feeds both answers.

Open 2026 year review →
Physics2026 · Paper 2 · Q17–Q18linked-numerical

Disk collision + rotation about pivot + energy loss

Mechanics – Collision+Rotation about a fixed point+Energy & angular momentum

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: apply angular impulse about the pivot C for the particle–disk collision. Step 2: convert post-collision ω into maximum rise of centre O (energy after collision). Step 3: compare mechanical energy before vs after to get the collision energy loss.

Why it feels hard

Choosing the wrong axis or mixing linear KE with rotational KE about C breaks both answers.

What to practise

Linked collision–rotation: conserve angular momentum about the eventual pivot, then energy separately.

Open 2026 year review →
Physics2026 · Paper 1 · Q3single-correct

Cylinder rolling off a vertical edge

Rigid body rotation+Loss of contact+Energy conservation

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: use energy to relate ω and θ as the cylinder rolls on the edge. Step 2: write radial (centripetal) condition with normal → 0 at loss of contact. Step 3: solve for v = √(5gR/7) (or the option equivalent).

Why it feels hard

Combines rolling constraint, energy and N=0 in one geometric setting.

What to practise

Memorise the ‘energy + N=0’ template for bodies leaving curved/edge surfaces.

Open 2026 year review →
Chemistry2026 · Paper 1 · Q8multi-correct

Multi-step organic synthesis + functional tests

Organic reaction sequence+Heterocycles+Tollens / qualitative tests

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: push each reagent in order to get intermediates Q, R, S, T. Step 2: recognise the heterocyclic closure in T. Step 3: apply Tollens (and related tests) only to the structure that still has the oxidisable group (S).

Why it feels hard

Mechanism memory plus lab-test logic in one multi-correct/sequence item.

What to practise

After every synthesis map, annotate which intermediates pass Tollens/Fehling/iodoform.

Open 2026 year review →
Chemistry2026 · Paper 2 · Q15–Q16linked-numerical

Ideal solution molar volumes + vapour mole fraction

Solutions – colligative / ideal+Raoult’s law+Vapour–liquid composition

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: from the linked ideal-solution data, compute the vapour-to-liquid molar volume ratio for pure B. Step 2: find liquid mole fractions (e.g. from molality). Step 3: apply Raoult to get y_B in the vapour (numerical ~0.16 style).

Why it feels hard

Two numericals share solution data; unit slips (molality vs mole fraction) are common.

What to practise

Convert every molality stem to x_i before touching vapour pressures.

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Chemistry2026 · Paper 2 · Q17–Q18linked-numerical

Kjeldahl nitrogen + Carius sulphur on related organics

Organic practical – Kjeldahl+Organic practical – Carius+Stoichiometric estimation

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: from structure/formula of L, count N and convert mass to moles of NH₃, then to mL of 1 M H₂SO₄. Step 2: from M, count S and convert to grams of BaSO₄ via Carius stoichiometry. Step 3: keep atomic masses consistent across both linked estimation asks.

Why it feels hard

NCERT ‘end chapter’ methods under numerical pressure; easy arithmetic slips.

What to practise

Treat Kjeldahl/Carius as fixed stoichiometry templates — practise until automatic.

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Chemistry2026 · Paper 2 · Q3–Q4multi-concept

Polymer ozonolysis + biomolecule sweetener

Polymers – natural rubber+Ozonolysis / functional tests+Biomolecules – disaccharide

Knowledge bridge

Step 1: ozonolyse the rubber repeating unit to carbonyl fragments; apply iodoform/Tollens to identify Y. Step 2: read the chlorinated disaccharide sweetener as linked galactose+fructose-type units. Step 3: connect ‘polymer degradation products’ thinking with biomolecule structure reading.

Why it feels hard

Students often skip polymers/biomolecules until too late; stems assume NCERT fluency.

What to practise

Schedule polymers + carbohydrates every fortnight with one Adv-style product ID set.

Open 2026 year review →
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