Online Physics Tutor

Why physics needs a different kind of tutor

Physics mixes three skills: understanding an idea, turning it into an equation and doing the maths without slips. Many students know the theory but lose marks on numericals. Others can plug numbers into a formula but cannot explain why it works. A good tutor spots which of these is your weak point and works on that first.

How to choose an online physics tutor

• Concept before formula. Ask the tutor to explain one topic you find hard. Do they start with the idea, or jump straight to a formula sheet?
• Numericals with full working. Units, conversions and significant figures should be part of every solution, not an afterthought.
• Board and test fluency. Matric, FSc, O Level, A Level, MDCAT and ECAT physics are tested in different ways. Ask which one the tutor prepares students for, and in which year.
• Practicals explained. The tutor should be able to explain what each experiment measures, the likely sources of error and how results are recorded.
• Feedback on your work. You need someone to look at your solved numericals and point to the exact line that went wrong.

What a good online physics course includes

When you compare courses, look for these parts:

1. Concept lessons with simple diagrams and real examples.
2. Worked numericals that go from easy to exam level, with units shown at every step.
3. Derivations taught line by line, with the reason for each step, so you can rebuild them in the exam instead of memorising.
4. Practicals explained clearly: aim, apparatus, method, readings, graph and errors.
5. Past-paper practice in your board's or test's pattern.
6. Doubt sessions or another way to ask questions.

Practicals now matter more for Federal Board students. FBISE has notified assessment frameworks for Practical Based Assessment (PBA) in physics at SSC and HSSC level, to apply from the Annual Examinations 2026 onwards. If you study under FBISE, check that your course covers the practicals on the board's current list.

Recorded, live or hybrid for physics

Teachers set their price up to the cap. Every course states its level and prerequisites. Physics leans on maths, so if your algebra or trigonometry is shaky, see the Mathematics topic page as well.

Physics by stage in Pakistan

Matric (SSC)

This is where core ideas such as measurement, motion and forces are first met in a structured way. Build a habit of writing units and drawing diagrams now. It pays off in every later stage.

FSc and HSSC

FSc physics is deeper and more mathematical. It is also the base for entry tests. NUST says its entry test is compiled from textbooks prescribed for HSSC courses, so strong FSc physics is direct preparation.

O Level and A Level

Cambridge International offers O Level Physics, code 5054, and AS & A Level Physics, code 9702. Ask any tutor whether they teach your exact code and paper series.

Physics in MDCAT, ECAT and NUST NET

MDCAT

According to PMDC's public notice for MDCAT 2026, the test had 180 MCQs: biology 81, chemistry 45, physics 36, English 9 and logical reasoning 9. It was paper based, in English, with no negative marking. PMDC publishes the syllabus on its website, so always check the latest notice before you plan. Read our guide on what MDCAT is, and once you have your marks, use the MDCAT aggregate calculator to see where you stand. Chemistry carries even more MCQs than physics, so look at the Chemistry topic page too.

ECAT (UET Lahore)

ECAT has 10 English questions. The other 90 are split equally between the three subjects in your chosen combination. Physics appears in four of the five subject combinations UET lists for Intermediate candidates. Each correct answer earns 4 marks, the test runs for 100 minutes and there is no negative marking. UET also lists calculators among items not allowed, so practise numericals by hand.

NUST NET-Engineering

NUST gives physics a 30% weighting in NET-Engineering, with mathematics at 50% and English at 20%.

A study plan that works

1. Weeks 1 to 2: list every topic in your syllabus and mark each one green, yellow or red.
2. Daily: one concept, then five to ten numericals on it. Write units every time.
3. Weekly: rebuild two derivations from memory, then check them.
4. Every fortnight: one timed paper in your board's or test's pattern.
5. Keep an error log. Note whether each mistake was a concept, a formula or a calculation slip. The pattern tells you what to fix.
6. Final month: past papers only, under real timing.

Questions to ask before you enrol

• Which board, syllabus code or test do you prepare for?
• How many numericals do you solve in each lesson, and do you check mine?
• Do you explain practicals and common errors?
• Are live classes recorded if I miss one?
• What is the refund policy if the course does not suit me?

For parents of younger students

Stay involved. Sit in on the first class, keep lessons in a shared room and make sure messages go through the course platform, not private chats. Ask your child to explain one thing they learned after each class.