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Complete syllabi for all major physics competitive examinations in India. Topic-wise breakdowns, exam pattern, eligibility, Pravegaa tips, and direct links to PYQs, solutions, and free study material — all in one place.
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CSIR NET / JRF
CSIR UGC NET Physical Sciences
The premier national fellowship for Physics researchers. Qualifying as JRF opens doors to PhD positions with CSIR/UGC stipend across all national institutes.
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IIT JAM Physics
IIT Joint Admission Test for MSc — Physics
Gateway to MSc Physics at IITs, NITs, and central universities. IIT JAM Physics score is also accepted by several institutes for direct PhD admission.
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GATE Physics
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Physics (PH)
GATE Physics score is used for admission to MTech and PhD programs at IITs and NITs, and for recruitment in PSUs and research organisations like BARC and DRDO.
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JEST Physics
Joint Entrance Screening Test — Physics
JEST is accepted by leading research institutes: TIFR, IUCAA, NCRA, IMSc, and IISERs for integrated PhD and PhD programmes in Physics and Theoretical Computer Science.
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TIFR GS Physics
TIFR Graduate School Admissions — Physics
TIFR GS is one of the most prestigious entrances for PhD in Physics in India. Admission to TIFR Mumbai, TCIS Hyderabad, and other national centres.
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CUET PG Physics
Common University Entrance Test PG — Physics
CUET PG Physics is required for admission to MSc Physics at central universities including JNU, BHU, HCU, and Delhi University.
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Physics Competitive Exam Syllabi — Complete Guide
India has six major physics competitive examinations that students target after BSc or MSc Physics: CSIR NET/JRF, IIT JAM, GATE Physics, JEST, TIFR GS, and CUET PG. Each examination has a distinct purpose, pattern, and level of difficulty — but all share a substantial common syllabus in core physics topics.
At Pravegaa Education, we help students understand not just what is in the syllabus, but how much depth is required for each topic in each examination. A topic like Quantum Mechanics is tested at undergraduate level in IIT JAM, at MSc level in CSIR NET Part B, and at research level in CSIR NET Part C and TIFR GS. Understanding this gradient is the first step to efficient preparation.
Common Preparation Strategy for Multiple Exams
The smartest approach is to prepare for the hardest target exam first and let the easier exams follow. The recommended order:
- CSIR NET + GATE together: 85% syllabus overlap. Preparing for CSIR NET Part C automatically covers GATE Physics.
- IIT JAM then CSIR NET: IIT JAM builds the BSc-level foundation; CSIR NET adds depth and breadth needed for research.
- JEST + TIFR together: Both test the same depth. Practice TIFR-level Quantum Mechanics and Classical Mechanics for both.
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