Exam Structure
Unit | Title | Marks |
I | Diversity of Living Organisms | 07 |
II | Structural Organisation in Plants & Animals | 12 |
III | Cell: Structure and Function | 15 |
IV | Plant Physiology | 18 |
V | Human Physiology | 18 |
Total | 70 |
Unit I: Diversity of Living Organism
Chapter-1: The Living World
What is living? Biodiversity; Need for classification; three domains of life; taxonomy and systematics; concept of species and taxonomical hierarchy; binomial nomenclature; tools for study of taxonomy-museums, zoological parks, herbaria, botanical gardens.
Chapter-2: Biological Classification
Five kingdom classification; Salient features and classification of Monera, Protista and Fungi into major groups: Lichens, Viruses and Viroids.
Chapter-3: Plant Kingdom
Salient features and classification of plants into major groups – Algae, Bryophyta, Pteridophyta, Gymnospermae and Angiospermae (three to five salient and distinguishing features and at least two examples of each category); Angiosperms – classification upto class, characteristic features and examples.
Chapter-4: Animal Kingdom
Salient features and classification of animals non chordates up to phyla level and chordates up to class level (three to five salient features and at least two examples of each category).
(No live animals or specimen should be displayed.)
Unit 2: Structural Organisation in Animals and Plants
Chapter-5: Morphology of Flowering Plants
Morphology and modifications: Tissues
Chapter-6: Anatomy of Flowering Plants
Anatomy and functions of different parts of flowering plants: root, stem, leaf, inflorescence, flower, fruit and seed (to be dealt along with the relevant practical of the Practical Syllabus).
Chapter-7: Structural Organisation in Animals
Animal tissues: Morphology, anatomy and functions of different systems (digestive, circulatory, respiratory, nervous and reproductive) of an insect (cockroach). (a brief account only)
Unit 3: Cell Structure and Function
Chapter-8: Cell-The Unit of Life
Cell theory and cell as the basic unit of life: Structure of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; Plant cell and animal cell; Cell envelope, cell membrane, cell wall; Cell organelles – structure and function; endomembrane system, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, lysosomes, vacuoles; mitochondria, ribosomes, plastids, microbodies; cytoskeleton, cilia, flagella, centrioles (ultrastructure and function); nucleus, nuclear membrane, chromatin, nucleolus.
Chapter-9: Biomolecules
Chemical constituents of living cells: biomolecules, structure and function of proteins, carbodydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, types, properties, enzyme action.
Chapter-10: Cell Cycle and Cell Division
Cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis and their significance.
Unit 4: Plant Physiology
Chapter-11: Transport in Plants
Transport in plants; Movement of water, gases and nutrients; cell to cell transport, Diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport; plant-water relations, Imbibition, water potential, osmosis, plasmolysis; long distance transport of water – Absorption, apoplast, symplast, transpiration pull, root pressure and guttation; transpiration, opening and closing of stomata;Uptake and translocation of mineral nutrients – Transport of food, phloem transport, massflow hypothesis; diffusion of gases.
Chapter-12: Mineral Nutrition
Essential minerals, macro- and micronutrients and their role; deficiency symptoms; mineral toxicity; elementary idea of hydroponics as a method to study mineral nutrition; nitrogen metabolism, nitrogen cycle, biological nitrogen fixation.
Chapter-13: Photosynthesis in Higher Plants
Photosynthesis as a mean of autotrophic nutrition; site of photosynthesis, pigments involved in photosynthesis (elementary idea); photochemical and biosynthetic phases of photosynthesis; cyclic and non cyclic photophosphorylation; chemiosmotic hypothesis; photorespiration; C3 and C4 pathways; factors affecting photosynthesis.
Chapter-14: Respiration in Plants
Exchange of gases; cellular respiration – glycolysis, fermentation (anaerobic), TCA cycle and electron transport system (aerobic); energy relations – number of ATP molecules generated; amphibolic pathways; respiratory quotient.
Chapter-15: Plant – Growth and Development
Seed germination; phases of plant growth and plant growth rate; conditions of growth; differentiation, dedifferentiation and redifferentiation; sequence of developmental processes in a plant cell; growth regulators – auxin, gibberellin, cytokinin, ethylene, ABA; seed dormancy; vernalisation; photoperiodism.
Unit 5: Human Physiology
Chapter-16: Digestion and Absorption
Alimentary canal and digestive glands, role of digestive enzymes and gastrointestinal hormones; Peristalsis, digestion, absorption and assimilation of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; calorific values of proteins, carbohydrates and fats; egestion; nutritional and digestive disorders – PEM, indigestion, constipation, vomiting, jaundice, diarrhoea.
Chapter-17: Breating and Exchange of Gases
Respiratory organs in animals (recall only); Respiratory system in humans; mechanism of breathing and its regulation in humans – exchange of gases, transport of gases and regulation of respiration, respiratory volume; disorders related to respiration – asthma, emphysema, occupational respiratory disorders.
Chapter-18: Body Fluids and Circulation
Composition of blood, blood groups, coagulation of blood; composition of lymph and its function; human circulatory system – Structure of human heart and blood vessels; cardiac cycle, cardiac output, ECG; double circulation; regulation of cardiac activity; disorders of circulatory system – hypertension, coronary artery disease, angina pectoris, heart failure.
Chapter-19: Excretory Products and Their Elimination
Modes of excretion – ammonotelism, ureotelism, uricotelism; human excretory system – structure and function; urine formation, osmoregulation; regulation of kidney function – renin – angiotensin, atrial natriuretic factor, ADH and diabetes insipidus; role of other organs in excretion; disorders – uraemia, renal failure, renal calculi, nephritis; dialysis and artificial kidney.
Chapter-20: Locomotion and Movement
Types of movement – ciliary, flagellar, muscular; skeletal muscle-contractile proteins and muscle contraction; skeletal system and its functions; joints; disorders of muscular and skeletal system – myasthenia gravis, tetany, muscular dystrophy, arthritis, osteoporosis, gout.
Chapter-21: Neural Control and Coordination
Neuron and nerves; Nervous system in humans – central nervous system; peripheral nervous system and visceral nervous system; generation and conduction of nerve impulse; reflex action; sensory perception; sense organs; elementary structure and functions of eye and ear.
Chapter-22: Chemical Coordination and Integration
Endocrine glands and hormones; human endocrine system – hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreas, gonads; mechanism of hormone action (elementary Idea); role of hormones as messengers and regulators, hypo – and hyperactivity and related disorders; dwarfism, acromegaly, cretinism, goiter, exophthalmic goiter, diabetes, Addision’s disease.
Total Course Fee (Annual) without Scholarship | 10000 INR | |
Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship Amount | Fee after Scholarship |
| 3000 INR | 7000 INR |
| 2000 INR | 8000 INR |
| 1500 INR | 8500 INR |
| 1000 INR | 9000 INR |
Other Charges excluding Tuition Fee
Charges for online test series per course 200 INR
Admission Fee | 100 INR Per Course |
AC Charges | 50 Rs Per Students/ Month (Course wise) Max 100 Rs. |
Extra Charges of hard copy of Notes (1 Rs per Page) | |
On the Basis of % in Class 10th
Following are the details of criteria and scholarship amount applicable.
Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship Amount (Per Course) |
| 3000 INR |
| 2000 INR |
| 1500 INR |
| 1000 INR |
The last date to get this scholarship scheme is 31st May 2019 for class 12th and 31 July 2019 for class 11th.
On the basis of Excellence Scholarship Scheme
Following are the details of criteria and scholarship amount applicable
Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship Amount (Per Course) |
| 3000 INR |
| 2000 INR |
| 1500 INR |
| 1000 INR |
The last date to get this scholarship scheme is 30th April 2019 for class 12th and 15 July for class 11th.
On the basis of performance in Educational, Sports, Cultural activities and social service award.
Following are the details of criteria and scholarship amount applicable
Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship Amount (Per Course) |
| 3000 INR |
| 2000 INR |
| 1500 INR |
| 1000 INR |
The last date to get this scholarship scheme is 30 june 2019
To a Only Girl Child
Scholarships for the single girl child do vent upon more on promising a bright and better future for the candidates and offering good roles to them in society.
This is a known situation that girl students are not getting the proper focus as that of the boys in various states of the country. It not only retards the country’s growth rather comes as a stagnant point in the smooth functioning of the educational bone of the nation.
So Academy of Excellence decided a Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child with an aim to compensate the cost of girl education for study in Academy of Excellence especially for such girls who happen to be the only girl child in their family.
Scholarship Scheme | Scholarship Amount (Per Course) |
Scholarship for a Single Girl Child of Parents | 3000 INR per Subject |
Student must have min 75% marks in 10th.
The last date to get this scholarship scheme is 30 July 2019
To a Single Parent-Child
Raising a child on your own can be challenging, particularly since single-parent households tend to have significantly lower incomes. It can be a struggle to cover the cost of basic needs, much less save for a college education. Fortunately, we are providing scholarships to help children of single-parent.
Scholarship Scheme | Scholarship Amount (Per Course) |
Scholarship for a Single Parent-Child | 3000 INR per Subject |
Student must have min 75% marks in 10th.
The last date to get this scholarship scheme is 30 July 2019
Chain Ram and Krishna Memorial Scholarship Scheme
This Scholarship is for those students which are good in study but financial condition of family is obstruction in their study.
Scholarship Criteria | Scholarship Amount in % (Per Course) |
| 50% of total Fee |
| 30% of Total Fee |
| 20% of Total Fee |
The last date to get this scholarship scheme is 30 june 2019
Eligibility Criteria
- Both male and female students can apply for this scholarship.
- Annual income of family should not be more than 1.2 lac from all resources.
- Candidates have to provide income Certificate.
- This Scholarship will be given only to selected students.
- Inspection team may visit your home or may inquire about you from all available resources.
- After collection of complete data, Academy of Excellence will send it to selection committee which is providing this scholarship.
- Final decision will be taken by Selection committee.
- Academy is not having any role in selection of students for scholarship.
Features of This Course
- Thoroughly revised Study Material as per the syllabus of CBSE and PSEB.
- Specially designed questions with mock tests.
- Doubt clearing sessions.
- Regular feedback and performance analysis sessions.
- Many shortcut tricks to solve question within seconds.
Faculty:
Mr. Ajay Kumar is a Biology expert with 2 years of experience in teaching. He has completed his M.sc.(Clinical Biochemistry). He has done many health projects and also he written health related articles. His experience, stature and the number of success stories are known to all and have attracted children from all across the Area to better their understanding.He believes that Academy of Excellence is providing students good and best platform for obtaining quality education to face Exams.He wants to make efficient and effective use of his knowledge and experience by helping students all across the country.