Physics — What This Subject Is About
To build a working understanding of the physical world — motion, force, energy, light, sound and electricity — through concepts and simple experiments.
Common Curriculum • 1st Semester • All 41 Engineering Branches • 1st Semester (First Year — Common Curriculum) • Session 2026–27
About this document: The first year of a BTEUP diploma runs on one common curriculum for 41 engineering branches, so this subject is the same whether you are in Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical. The subject areas below are from the official 1st-year curriculum (folder2627, NEP-2020). Paper-wise codes, marks and L–P hours are not stated here because they are yet to be confirmed from the official 1st-year PDF — please confirm them with your own polytechnic.
What You Will Study
Mechanics
Laws of motion; force, work, energy and power; friction; circular motion.
Why things move the way they do — the foundation of machines and structures.
Electricity & Magnetism
Electric charge, current and voltage; Ohm's law; magnetic effects of current.
The physics behind every circuit you will meet in electronics and networks.
Optics & Waves
Reflection and refraction; lenses; wave motion and sound.
How light and sound behave — used in instruments, communication and displays.
Modern Physics
Atomic structure; semiconductors in brief; lasers and their uses.
A first look at the physics inside chips and modern devices.
How This Helps You Later
Physics and electronics form the base of Computer Networks and IoT. Weak physics in the first year makes networks harder in the 2nd year.
Complete Syllabus
The four areas in the "What You Will Study" section above — Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics & Waves, Modern Physics — are the complete subject content as per the official 1st-year common curriculum (folder2627, NEP-2020), which is the same for all 41 engineering branches. Paper-wise codes, marks and L–P hours are not stated here because they are yet to be confirmed from the official 1st-year PDF — please confirm them with your own polytechnic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Physics the same for all branches?
Yes. The first year of a BTEUP diploma runs on one common curriculum for 41 engineering branches, so this subject is the same whether you are in Computer Science, Mechanical, Civil or Electrical.
How many marks is Physics worth?
The paper-wise marks for the first year have not been confirmed from the official 1st-year PDF yet, so they are not stated here. Please confirm them with your own polytechnic.
What does Physics cover?
Four areas: Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics & Waves and Modern Physics.
How does Physics help later?
Physics and electronics form the base of Computer Networks and IoT. Weak physics in the first year makes networks harder in the 2nd year.
How can I download the Physics syllabus PDF?
The PDF is free to download — use the download link in the Download section below. It is prepared by KAMALDNP Academy from the official BTEUP syllabus.
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Download the Physics Syllabus PDF
Download the complete Physics syllabus PDF below — prepared by KAMALDNP Academy, with the full topic list, practicals and reference books.
Download the Physics Syllabus PDF
Source: BTEUP 1st Year common curriculum (folder2627), NEP-2020 aligned — subject areas verified; paper-wise details to be confirmed from the official 1st-year PDF. Topic lists follow the official syllabus; short explanations are the author's own plain-English summaries, not syllabus text. Please confirm with your own polytechnic for any local changes.