Subject | Difficulty Level | Key Highlights |
English | Easy | •3 reading comprehension passages, including one poetic; sentence rearrangement had significant weightage (7–8 questions)
• Vocabulary section focused on advanced synonyms and antonyms with words like versatile, desultory, fastidious, innocuous, impromptu, obscure, and piqued; one-word substitutions included ephemeral (short-lived), loquacious, isthmus, and neologist
• Idioms tested common expressions like at the 11th hour, burn one’s boat, curry favor, and chip in; phrasal verbs centered on come and hold combinations; grammar questions on prepositions and conjunctions through fill-in-the-blanks and matching |
Political Science
| Easy
| • Statement-based questions dominated; heavy reliance on NCERT content made it easy for textbook-prepared students
• Chronological arrangement questions tested historical order of political events; Indian politics covered through 1971 Elections & voting stats
• The International Relations section had matching questions on UN roles and 5 picture-based questions on Gorbachev, testing global awareness and recognition
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Chemistry
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Easy
| • Inorganic Chemistry had the highest weightage; coordination compounds and d & f block elements were tested via paragraph-based questions on magnetic properties
• Physical Chemistry included matching questions on ideal vs non-ideal solutions, osmotic pressure, and Nernst equation problems requiring formula accuracy
• Rate law questions in Chemical Kinetics and catalysis-based activation energy matching emphasized core conceptual clarity and reaction understanding
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Economics
| Moderate
| • Microeconomics covered direct questions on Cardinal Utility Theory, PPC, and cost numericals like variable cost and AFC with hyperbola concepts
• Perfect Competition had 5 easy theory questions, offering scoring ease; Macroeconomics had tougher numericals on revenue deficit, depreciation, and stock vs flow
• Policy understanding was tested through monetary policy and GDP matching; overall, the paper required both speed and strong numerical application skills
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| Accountancy |
Easy to Moderate
| • Partnership Accounts dominated with 8–10 questions on Realisation Accounts, offering high-scoring potential for students well-versed in procedures and entries
• Company Law and Debentures were major focus areas, including Section 464 and MCQs on issue, redemption, and classification of debentures
• Key practical topics included Goodwill (Super Profit & No. of Years Purchase methods), Share Capital (forfeiture, reissue, calls-in-advance/arrear), and Cash Flow Statements, testing both theory and application
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| Geography |
Easy
| • Matching questions tested geographical approaches and regional awareness like Zambia copper belt, demanding strong locational understanding
• Two RC-based questions on petroleum resources and WTO impacts required analytical reading and real-world application of geographical knowledge
• Indian geography included state-wise population order, dam sequencing, while international geography tested on Mexico pipeline, Trans-Canadian railway, and quaternary sector concepts
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| History |
Easy to Moderate
| • Ancient History included Harappan Civilization, dynasty timelines, and MCQs on Buddha-related places.
• Medieval History featured travellers in order, Bhakti-Sufi traditions, and Stupa architecture, including Sanchi 1989.
• Modern History focused on Framing of the Constitution, Mahatma Gandhi, and Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
• Two case studies (from Constitution and Quit India Movement) tested analytical depth and understanding of historical developments.
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| Mathematics |
Difficult
| • Matrix & Determinants dominated with 10–12 questions, making them vital for scoring.
• Integration carried high weightage (7–8 questions), requiring strong mastery of calculus and formulas.
• Covered diverse topics: Probability (matching), Vectors, Differential Equations (degree identification), Cost Inverse, and Linear Programming.
• Balanced Applied Maths (LPP) and Pure Maths (Relations & Functions), demanding conceptual clarity and extensive practice.
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