Complete ATC
Technical Syllabus for Physics and Maths with PYQ-based chapter weightage
(2021–2023), priority ranking, 30-day study plan, high-yield formulas, mistakes
to avoid, and Career Wave’s Super-50 strategy for scoring high in ATC Technical
section.
ATC Technical Syllabus Explained (Physics + Maths) with PYQ
Weightage
The Technical Section of the ATC
(Air Traffic Controller) exam is the most decisive part. A total of 60
questions come from Physics + Maths (Class 11 + 12 level, formula-based
+ conceptual + NCERT-driven). According to the PYQ analysis for 2021–2023,
this section strongly influences your rank and final cutoff. Below is the
complete syllabus, chapter-wise weightage, priorities, time allocation, formula
list, common mistakes, and Career Wave’s Super-50 Tech strategy.
1.
Complete Technical Syllabus (Physics + Maths)
PHYSICS SYLLABUS (ATC Level) and FORMULA
|
Class 11 Topics |
Class 12 Topics |
|
Units & Dimensions |
Electrostatics |
|
Vectors |
Current Electricity |
|
Motion in Straight Line |
Moving Charges & Magnetism |
|
Motion in a Plane |
Magnetism & Matter |
|
Laws
of Motion |
Electromagnetic Induction |
|
Work, Energy & Power |
Alternating
Current |
|
System of Particles & Rotational Motion |
Electromagnetic Waves |
|
Gravitation |
Ray
Optics & Optical Instruments |
|
Mechanical Properties of Solids |
Wave
Optics |
|
Mechanical Properties of Fluids |
Atoms |
|
Thermal
Properties of Matter |
Nuclei |
|
Thermodynamics |
Semiconductor Electronics |
|
Kinetic Theory of Gases |
Communication Systems |
|
Oscillations |
|
|
Waves |
|
MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS (ATC Level) and FORMULA
|
Class 11 Topics |
Class 12 Topics |
|
Sets,
Relations & Functions |
Matrices
& Determinants |
|
Trigonometry |
Continuity
& Differentiability |
|
Complex
Numbers |
Application
of Derivatives |
|
Quadratic
Equations |
Integrals
(Indefinite & Definite) |
|
Permutations
& Combinations |
Differential
Equations |
|
Binomial
Theorem |
Vector
Algebra |
|
Sequences
& Series |
Probability |
|
Straight
Lines |
3D
Geometry |
|
Limits |
|
|
Statistics
& Probability (Basics) |
2.
PYQ-Based
Chapter Weightage (2021–2023)
(Physics PYQs)
|
Chapter |
Total
PYQs (2021–2023) |
Importance |
|
Electromagnetic Waves |
35 |
High |
|
Laws of Motion |
26 |
High |
|
Ray Optics |
25 |
High |
|
Electrostatics + Gauss |
24 |
High |
|
Moving Charges & Magnetism |
23 |
High |
|
Semiconductor + Logic |
21 |
Medium–High |
|
Current Electricity |
20 |
High |
|
Atoms |
20 |
Medium–High |
|
Thermodynamics |
10 |
Medium |
|
Wave Optics |
10 |
Medium |
|
KTG |
8 |
Medium |
|
Gravitation |
6 |
Low |
|
Oscillations |
6 |
Medium |
|
Fluids |
4 |
Low |
|
Rotational Motion |
3 |
Low |
|
Communication |
3 |
Low |
(Maths PYQs – Approx
Distribution)
|
Chapter |
Weight |
Priority |
|
Calculus
(Limits + Differentiation + AOD + Integration) |
12–14 |
High |
|
Matrices
& Determinants |
6–8 |
High |
|
Vector
Algebra |
4–6 |
High |
|
Complex
Numbers |
3–4 |
Medium |
|
Probability |
3–4 |
Medium |
|
Quadratic
& Algebra |
3–4 |
Medium |
|
Straight
Lines & 3D |
3–4 |
Medium |
|
P&C
+ Binomial |
2–3 |
Medium |
|
Series |
1–2 |
Low |
HIGH PRIORITY
MEDIUM PRIORITY
LOW PRIORITY
4. 3-Hour/Day
Time Allocation (30-Day Tech Plan)
|
Unit |
Daily
Hours |
Duration |
|
High Priority Physics |
1 hr 15 min |
15 days |
|
High Priority Maths |
1 hr |
15 days |
|
Physics Medium Priority |
30 min |
8 days |
|
Maths Medium Priority |
20 min |
7 days |
|
Low Priority Chapters |
20 min |
5 days |
|
PYQs + Revision |
40 min/day |
Full month |
5. Common Mistakes Students Make
6. Career Wave
Super-50 (Tech Section) – Why it is the Best?
Career
Wave’s preparation model is PYQ-driven, exam-oriented, and high-yield, which is
why its selection rate remains the best every year.
7. Downloadable
Chapter Checklist
|
Physics Checklist: |
Maths Checklist: |
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