FOUNDATION ROADMAP FOR MEDICAL GENETICS (STARTING 2026 — READY BY CLASS
11)
GOAL:
Build a deep, competitive foundation in Biology + Computational Thinking from Class 8 → Class 11,
so advanced genetics, MBBS-level biology, and molecular sciences feel familiar, not overwhelming.
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CLASS 8 (2026) — CORE ORIENTATION YEAR
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Objectives:
• Build strong NCERT-level biology understanding.
• Start habits of scientific observation, note■making, memory training.
• Light introduction to classical genetics concepts.
Topics:
• Cell & cell organelles (ultra■structure)
• DNA, genes, chromosomes (intro)
• Mitosis vs meiosis (logic not memorization)
• Microbiology foundational types
• Heredity basics (Mendel’s work)
• Evolution basics
• Computational thinking: patterns, logic, sequences.
How to study:
• Watch basics from Khan Academy, Amoeba Sisters, Bozeman Science.
• Perform small home experiments (plant growth, microscopic observation using mobile lens).
• Make diagrams weekly.
• Memory sprints: 20■min recall tests.
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CLASS 9 (2027) — STRUCTURE YEAR (deepening biology)
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Objectives:
• Become diagram-strong.
• Build pre-medical biology base.
• Introduce molecular-level thinking.
Topics:
• Cell cycle deeper
• Chromosomes, karyotypes
• Mendelian genetics (all laws)
• Blood groups + co-dominance
• Intro to mutations + DNA replication (simple)
• Ecosystem & microbiomes
• Computational: basic statistics for genetics (ratios, percentages)
How:
• Make genetic crosses weekly (Punnett squares).
• Start reading: “Molecular Biology of the Cell – student summaries”
• Use Edx/YouTube playlists on intro genetics.
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CLASS 10 (2028) — MOLECULAR YEAR
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Objectives:
• Enter molecular depth comfortably.
• Start bridging high■school → medical genetics.
• Build lab literacy (conceptual).
Topics:
• DNA replication, transcription, translation (full detail)
• Gene regulation (lac operon basics)
• Mutations → diseases
• Chromosomal disorders
• PCR, gel electrophoresis (conceptual)
• Genetic engineering basics (vectors, plasmids)
Computational Add-ons:
• Intro to bioinformatics: DNA→protein translation using simple online tools (NCBI, EMBL-EBI)
• Sequence alignment basics using online BLAST.
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CLASS 11 STARTER PREP (during class 10 second half)
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Objectives:
• Make Class 11 Biology feel familiar.
• Build daily disciplined study.
Topics:
• Biomolecules deeper (proteins, enzymes)
• Human physiology preview
• Evolution and genetics blended understanding
• Genomics overview (what is sequencing? NGS?)
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CLASS 11 (2029) — ADVANCED YEAR (pre-medical depth)
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Objectives:
• Treat biology like pre■MBBS.
• Strong command over genetics.
Topics:
• Full NCERT 11
• Genetics mastery: dihybrid, pedigree analysis, linkage, recombination
• DNA technology (restriction enzymes, cloning, vectors)
• Population genetics (Hardy■Weinberg)
• Start reading medical genetics concepts lightly:
– Mendelian disorders
– Mitochondrial inheritance
– Polygenic disorders
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CLASS 12 PREP START (late 11)
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Objectives:
• Neutralize fear of Class 12 syllabus.
• Solidify computational + biological integration.
Topics:
• Biotechnology
• Human genome project
• Immunology basics
• Cancer genetics basics
• CRISPR intro
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GENERAL MONTHLY ROTATION PLAN (2026■2029)
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EVERY MONTH:
Week 1 → Core Biology (NCERT + diagrams)
Week 2 → Genetics (problems + concepts)
Week 3 → Molecular Biology (videos + notes)
Week 4 → Computational Thinking:
• Logic puzzles
• Basic coding (Python bio modules later)
• Data interpretation from graphs
EVERY 3 MONTHS:
• Read 1 popular science book (Genome – Matt Ridley, The Gene – Mukherjee)
• Complete 1 online short course module.
EVERY 6 MONTHS:
• Solve 1 mini project:
– Family pedigree
– Bacterial culture observation (safe kits)
– DNA extraction at home (strawberry)
– BLAST analysis of a sequence
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BEYOND-NCERT DEPTH (strong foundation)
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You should cover:
• Gene expression control (operons, enhancers)
• Epigenetics basics (methylation, histones)
• Protein structure (levels)
• Enzyme kinetics
• Immunology basic pathways
• Human physiology preview (neural, renal, endocrine)
• Bioinformatics:
– BLAST
– FASTA files
– Basic Python for genetics
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THE RESULT BY CLASS 11
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You enter Class 11 already knowing:
• Most genetic concepts
• 40–50% molecular biology theory
• Lab techniques conceptually
• Bioinformatics foundation
• Scientific note making
• Visual memory discipline
This puts you 2–3 years ahead of an average student entering medical genetics later.
