USTET Science Review: Bio, Chem, Physics, Earth
USTET Science Review: Bio, Chem, Physics, Earth
USTET Science covers biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science at SHS conceptual level. Difficulty sits between ACET (no science section) and UPCAT (deeper science depth).
This post is the topic-by-topic plan that the USTET 2026 pillar guide hands off to.
What UST asks
| Domain | Approx. items |
|---|---|
| Biology | 12 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Earth science | 8 |
Biology gets slightly more weight than other domains — appropriate for UST's strong health sciences orientation.
Biology
Drill list:
- Cell biology: cell structure, organelles
- Cell processes: diffusion, osmosis, mitosis vs meiosis
- Photosynthesis + cellular respiration as input-output diagrams
- Mendelian genetics: monohybrid + dihybrid Punnett squares
- DNA + transcription + translation at conceptual level
- Human body systems
- Ecology: food webs, energy flow
- Evolution + natural selection
For UST candidates targeting health sciences (Pre-Med, Pharmacy, Nursing, Med Tech): drill biology deeper than the average USTET candidate. Health sciences programmes weight Biology score heavily.
Chemistry
- Atomic structure: protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes
- Periodic trends
- Chemical bonding: ionic vs covalent
- Stoichiometry basics
- States of matter, basic gas laws
- Solutions: solubility, concentration units
- Acids and bases: pH scale
- Basic organic chemistry
Physics
- Kinematics in 1D
- Newton's three laws
- Work, energy, power; conservation
- Wave properties
- Electricity: Ohm's law
Earth science
- Plate tectonics
- Rock cycle
- Atmospheric layers, weather basics
- Water cycle
- Solar system structure
A 4-week USTET Science drilling plan
| Week | Focus | Volume target |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biology: cell + genetics | 60 items |
| 2 | Biology: human systems + ecology; Earth science | 60 items |
| 3 | Chemistry: bonding + reactions | 60 items |
| 4 | Physics + mixed mock | 1 mock + 40 items |
Realistic Science scores
| Diagnostic baseline | Realistic test-day score |
|---|---|
| 45% | 65% |
| 55% | 73% |
| 65% | 80% |
Where Super Tutor fits
Super Tutor's USTET Science track covers biology, chemistry, physics, earth science.
What to read next
The USTET 2026 pillar guide covers the full review.
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