The Pearson Guide to the Medical Entrance Examinations for NEET/AFMC/AIIMS

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Contents Covered:

PART 1 BIOLOGY
UNIT 1 Diversity in Living World
1. Nature and Scope of Biology
2. Classifications of Living Organisms
3. Plant Kingdom and the Salient Features of Major Groups (Algae to Angiosperms)
4. Animal Kingdom

Unit 2 Cell: Life Structure and Functions
5. Cell Theory &Structure of Cell
6. Cell Cycle-Various Phases (Mitosis, Meiosis)
7. Biomolecules

UNIT 3 Genetics and Evolution
8. The Principles of Inheritance and Variation
9. The Molecular Basis of inheritance
10. Theory and Evidence of Evolution Including Modern Darwinism

Unit 4 Structure and Function-Plants
11. The Morphology of a Flowering Plant
12. Anatomy of Flowering Plants
13. The Absorption and Movement of Water
14. Mineral Nutrition in Plants
15. Photosynthesis
16. Respiration
17. Tissues, Anatomy, Morphology and Functions of Cockroach, Earthworm & Frog

UNIT 5 Structure and Function-Animals
18. Digestive system, Nutrition
19. Respiratory System
20. Body Fluids and Circulation
21. Excretion System including Urine Formation; Regulation of Kidney Function
22. Locomotion and Movement
23. Nervous System
24. Endocrine System

UNIT 6 Reproduction, Growth and Movement In Plants
25. Reproduction in Flowering Plants
26. Growth and Movement including the various Growth Phases

UNIT 7 Reproduction and Development in Humans
27. The Male and Female Reproductive Systems
28. Reproductive Health

UNIT 8 Ecology and Environment
29. Meaning of Ecology; Organism and Environment; Ecological Succession
30. Ecosystem Ecology
31. Biodiversity
32. Environmental Issues
33. Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production

UNIT 9 Biology and Human Welfare
34. Human Health and Disease
35. Microbes in Human Welfare

UNIT 10 Biotechnology
36. Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
37. Biotechnology and its Applications

PART 2 CHEMISTRY
1. Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
2. States of Matter (Gaseous and Liquid State)
3. Atomic Structure
4. Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
5. Chemical Energetics
6. Chemical Bonding
7. Equilibrium
8. Redox Reactions
9. Solid State Chemistry
10. Chemical Thermodynamics
11. Solutions
12. Chemical Kinetics
13. Electro Chemistry
14. Surface Chemistry
15. Hydrogen
16. s-Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
17. General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
18. p-Block Elements
19. The d-and f-Block Elements
20. Coordination Compounds
21. Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
22. Hydrocarbons
23. Purification and Characterization of Carbon Compounds
24. Organic Compounds with Functional Group Containing Halogens
25. Organic Compounds with Functional Group Containing Oxygen
26. Organic Compounds with Functional Group Containing Nitrogen
27. Polymers
28. Environmental Chemistry
29. Biomolecules
30. Chemistry in Everyday Life

PART 3 PHYSICS
1. Introduction and Measurement
2. Description of Motion in One Dimension
3. Description of Motion in Two or Three Dimensions
4. Laws of Motion
5. Work, Energy and Power
6. Rotational Motion
7. Gravitation
8. Heat and Thermodynamics
9. Oscillations
10. Waves
11. Electrostatics
12. Current Electricity
13. Thermal and Chemical Effects of Current and Thermoelectricity
14. Magnetic Effects of Current
15. Magnetism
16. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
17. Electromagnetic Waves
18. Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
19. Electrons and Photons
20. Atoms, Molecules and Nuclei
21. Solids and Semiconductor Devices

PART 4 ORIGINAL PAPERS
Delhi PMT 2009
CBSE NEET (AIPMT) 2010
Delhi PMT 2010
NEET (AIPMT) (PRELIMINARY) 2012
AIMPT (MAINS) 2012
CBSE NEET (AIPMT) 2009

The Pearson Guide to Medical Entrance Examinations is an important book for students preparing for the prestigious medical entrance examinations in India. The book is based on the latest CBSE/ NCERT guidelines and is designed to meet the requirements of all the major medical entrance examinations in the country such as AIIMS, NEET and AFMC.

Following a systematic approach to the syllabus, the book will guide students from the introductory concepts on the subject to its more advanced applications. A well- integrated coverage of each concept is summarized as per the design and format of the medical entrance examinations. There are wide variety of exercises based on both concepts and applications, which encourage students to analytically handle problems with confidence, speed and precision. The judiciously designed class-tested course material not only makes the process of learning fast and effective it also acts as a supplement for any kind of coaching or resource required by the students to succeed in the examinations.

Some of the salient features of this book are as follows.

·         Careful scrutiny of the past 10 to 12  years'  medical entrance examination papers

·         Strictly follows the latest syllabus recommended by the executive board for medical entrance examinations

·         A structured learning approach

·         Easy understanding of basic concepts