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Building Materials

Stone, Lime, Glass,  Plastics, Steel, FRP, Ceramics, Aluminum, Fly Ash, Basic Admixtures, Timber,  Bricks and Aggregates: 
Classification, properties and selection criteria; 
Cement: Types, Composition, Properties, Uses, Specifications and various Tests; Lime & Cement Mortars and Concrete: 
Properties and various Tests; Design of Concrete Mixes: Proportioning of aggregates and methods of mix design

5 Out of 8 Questions

Solid Mechanics

Elastic constants, Stress, plane stress, Strains, plane strain, Mohr’s circle of stress and  strain, Elastic  theories of  failure, 
Principal Stresses, Bending, Shear and Torsion.

Structural Analysis

Basics of strength of materials, Types of stresses and strains, Bending moments and shear force, concept of bending and 
shear  stresses;  Analysis  of  determinate  and  indeterminate  structures;  Trusses,  beams,  plane  frames;  Rolling  loads, 
Influence  Lines,  Unit  load  method  &  other  methods;  Free  and  Forced  vibrations  of  single  degree  and  multi  degree 
freedom system; Suspended Cables; Concepts and use of Computer Aided Design.

Design of Steel Structures

Principles of Working Stress methods, Design of tension and compression members, Design of beams and beam column 
connections, built-up sections, Girders, Industrial roofs, Principles of Ultimate load design.

Design of Concrete
and Masonry structures

Limit  state  design  for  bending,  shear,  axial  compression  and  combined  forces;  Design  of  beams,  Slabs,  Lintels, 
Foundations,  Retaining  walls,  Tanks,  Staircases;  Principles  of  pre-stressed  concrete  design  including  materials  and 
methods; Earthquake resistant design of structures; Design of Masonry Structure. 

Construction Practice
Planning and Management

Construction – Planning, Equipment,  Site investigation and  Management including Estimation with the latest project
management tools and network analysis for different Types  of  works; Analysis of Rates of various  types of  works; 
Tendering Process and Contract Management, Quality  Control,  Productivity, Operation Cost; Land acquisition; Labour safety and welfare. 

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Flow of Fluids, Hydraulic Machines and Hydro Power

(a) Fluid Mechanics, Open Channel Flow, Pipe Flow:
Fluid properties; Dimensional Analysis and Modeling; Fluid dynamics including flow kinematics and measurements; Flow net;  Viscosity,  Boundary  layer  and  control, Drag, Lift, Principles  in  open  channel  flow,  Flow controls.  Hydraulic  jump; Surges; Pipe networks

5 Out of 8 Questions

(b) Hydraulic Machines and Hydro power :
Various  pumps, Air  vessels, Hydraulic  turbines – types,  classifications  &  performance  parameters;  Power  house-classification and layout, storage, pondage, control of supply.

Hydrology and Water
Resources Engineering

Hydrological cycle, Ground water  hydrology, Well  hydrology and related  data analysis; Streams and  their gauging; River morphology; Flood, drought and their management; Capacity of Reservoirs

Water  Resources  Engineering  :  Multipurpose  uses  of  Water,  River  basins  and  their  potential;  Irrigation  systems,  water demand assessment; Resources – storages and their yields; Water logging, canal and drainage design, Gravity dams, falls, weirs, Energy dissipaters, barrage Distribution works, Cross drainage works and head-works and their design; Concepts in canal design, construction & maintenance; River training, measurement and analysis of rainfall

Environmental Engineering

(a) Water Supply Engineering:
Sources, Estimation, quality standards and testing of water and their treatment; Rural, Institutional and industrial water 
supply; Physical, chemical and biological characteristics and sources of water, Pollutants in water and its effects, Estimation of water demand; Drinking water Standards, Water Treatment Plants, Water distribution networks. 

(b) Waste Water Engineering:
Planning & design of domestic waste water, sewage collection and disposal; Plumbing Systems. Components and layout of  sewerage  system;  Planning  &  design  of  Domestic  Wastewater  disposal  system;  Sludge management  including treatment,  disposal  and  re-use  of  treated effluents;  Industrial  waste  waters  and  Effluent Treatment  Plants  including institutional and industrial sewage management

(c) Solid Waste Management:
Sources & classification of  solid  wastes  along with planning  &  design of  its management system; Disposal  system, Beneficial aspects of wastes and Utilization by Civil Engineers. 

(d)  Air, Noise pollution and Ecology: 
Concepts & general methodology.

Geo-technical Engineering
and Foundation Engineering

(a) Geo-technical Engineering:
Soil exploration – planning & methods, Properties of soil, classification, various tests and inter- relationships; Permeability & Seepage, Compressibility, consolidation and Shearing resistance, Earth pressure theories and  stress distribution in soil; Properties and uses of geo-synthetics. 

(b)  Foundation  Engineering:  
Types  of foundations  &  selection criteria, bearing capacity, settlement  analysis, design and testing of shallow & deep foundations;  Slope stability analysis, Earthen  embankments, Dams and  Earth retaining structures: types, analysis and design, Principles of ground modifications.

Surveying and Geology:

(a) Surveying: 
Classification  of  surveys, various methodologies, instruments & analysis  of  measurement of distances, elevation and directions; Field astronomy, Global  Positioning System;  Map preparation; Photogrammetry; Remote sensing concepts; Survey Layout for culverts,  canals, bridges, road/railway alignment and buildings,  Setting out of Curves.

(b) Geology-
Basic knowledge of Engineering geology & its application in projects.

Transportation Engineering

Highways –
Planning & construction methodology, Alignment and geometric design; Traffic Surveys and Controls; Principles of Flexible and Rigid pavements design

Tunneling – Alignment, methods of construction, disposal of muck, drainage, lighting and ventilation.

Railways Systems –
Terminology, Planning, designs and maintenance practices; track modernization.

Harbours –
Terminology, layouts and planning.

 Airports –
Layout, planning & design.

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Fluid Mechanics

Basic Concepts and Properties of Fluids, Manometry, Fluid Statics, Buoyancy, Equations of Motion, Bernoulli’s equation and applications, Viscous flow of incompressible fluids, Laminar and Turbulent flows, Flow through pipes and head losses in pipes

5 Out of 8 Questions

Thermodynamics
and Heat transfer

Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of pure substance; Zeroth, First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics; Entropy, Irreversibility and availability; analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion: Rankine, Otto, Diesel and Dual Cycles; ideal and real gases; compressibility factor; Gas mixtures.

Modes of heat transfer, Steady and unsteady heat conduction, Thermal resistance, Fins, Free and forced convection, Correlations for convective heat transfer, Radiative heat transfer – Radiation heat transfer co-efficient; boiling and condensation, Heat exchanger performance analysis.

IC Engines, Refrigeration
and Air conditioning

SI and CI Engines, Engine Systems and Components, Performance characteristics and testing of IC Engines; Fuels; Emissions and Emission Control. Vapour compression refrigeration, Refrigerants and Working cycles, Compressors, Condensers, Evaporators and Expansion devices, Other types of refrigeration systems like Vapour Absorption, Vapour jet, thermo electric and Vortex tube refrigeration. Psychometric properties and processes, Comfort chart, Comfort and industrial air conditioning, Load calculations and Heat pumps

Turbo Machinery

Reciprocating and Rotary pumps, Pelton wheel, Kaplan and Francis Turbines, velocity diagrams, Impulse and Reaction principles, Steam and Gas Turbines, Theory of Jet Propulsion – Pulse jet and Ram Jet Engines, Reciprocating and Rotary Compressors – Theory and Applications

Power Plant Engineering

Rankine and Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat, Fuels and their properties, Flue gas analysis, Boilers, steam turbines and other power plant components like condensers, air ejectors, electrostatic precipitators and cooling towers – their theory and design, types and applications

Renewable Sources of Energy

Solar Radiation, Solar Thermal Energy collection – Flat Plate and focusing collectors their materials and performance. Solar Thermal Energy Storage, Applications – heating, cooling and Power Generation; Solar Photovoltaic Conversion; Harnessing of Wind Energy, Bio-mass and Tidal Energy – Methods and Applications, Working principles of Fuel Cells

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Engineering Mechanics

Basic Crystallography, Alloys and Phase diagrams, Heat Treatment, Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals, Non metallic materials, Basics of Nano-materials, Mechanical Properties and Testing, Corrosion prevention and control

5 Out of 8 Questions

Engineering Materials

Basic Crystallography, Alloys and Phase diagrams, Heat Treatment, Ferrous and Non Ferrous Metals, Non metallic materials, Basics of Nano-materials, Mechanical Properties and Testing, Corrosion prevention and control

Mechanisms and Machines

Types of Kinematics Pair, Mobility, Inversions, Kinematic Analysis, Velocity and Acceleration Analysis of Planar Mechanisms, CAMs with uniform acceleration and retardation, cycloidal motion, oscillating followers; Vibrations –Free and forced vibration of undamped and damped SDOF systems, Transmissibility Ratio, Vibration Isolation, Critical Speed of Shafts. Gears – Geometry of tooth profiles, Law of gearing, Involute profile, Interference, Helical, Spiral and Worm Gears, Gear Trains- Simple, compound and Epicyclic; Dynamic Analysis – Slider – crank mechanisms, turning moment computations, balancing of Revolving & Reciprocating masses, Gyroscopes –Effect of Gyroscopic couple on automobiles, ships and aircrafts, Governors.

Design of Machine Elements

Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the S-N diagram; principles of the design of machine elements such as riveted, welded and bolted joints. Shafts, Spur gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, Brakes and clutches, flywheels

Manufacturing, Industrial
and Maintenance Engineering

Metal casting-Metal forming, Metal Joining, Machining and machine tool operations, Limits, fits and tolerances, Metrology and inspection, computer Integrated manufacturing, FMS, Production planning and Control, Inventory control and operations research – CPM-PERT. Failure concepts and characteristics-Reliability, Failure analysis, Machine Vibration, Data acquisition, Fault Detection, Vibration Monitoring, Field Balancing of Rotors, Noise Monitoring, Wear and Debris Analysis, Signature Analysis, NDT Techniques in Condition Monitoring

Mechatronics and Robotics

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers: Architecture, programming, I/O, Computer interfacing, Programmable logic controller. Sensors and actuators, Piezoelectric accelerometer, Hall effect sensor, Optical Encoder, Resolver, Inductosyn, Pneumatic and Hydraulic actuators, stepper motor, Control Systems- Mathematical modeling of Physical systems, control signals, controllability and observability. Robotics, Robot Classification, Robot Specification, notation; Direct and Inverse Kinematics; Homogeneous Coordinates and Arm Equation of four Axis SCARA Robot.

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Engineering Mathematics

Matrix theory, Eigen values & Eigen vectors, system of linear equations, Numerical methods for solution of non-linear algebraic equations and differential equations, integral calculus, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, Line, Surface and Volume Integrals. Fourier series, linear, non-linear and partial differential equations, initial and boundary value problems, complex variables, Taylor’s and Laurent’s series, residue theorem, probability and statistics fundamentals, Sampling theorem, random variables, Normal and Poisson distributions, correlation and regression analysis.

5 Out of 8 Questions

Electrical Materials

Electrical Engineering Materials, crystal structures and defects, ceramic materials, insulating materials, magnetic materials- basics, properties and applications; ferrities, ferro-magnetic materials and components; basics of solid state physics, conductors; Photo-conductivity; Basics of Nano materials and Superconductors

Electric Circuits and Fields

Circuit elements, network graph, KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis, ideal current and voltage sources, Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorems, transient response of DC and AC networks, Sinusoidal steady state analysis, basic filter concepts, two-port networks, three phase circuits, Magnetically coupled circuits, Gauss Theorem, electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions, Ampere’s and Biot- Savart’s laws; inductance, dielectrics, capacitance; Maxwell’s equations

Electrical and Electronic Measurements

Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Bridges and potentiometers; moving coil, moving iron, dynamometer and induction type instruments, measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor, instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and multi-meters, phase, time and frequency measurement, Q-meters, oscilloscopes, potentiometric recorders, error analysis, Basics of sensors, Transducers, basics of data acquisition systems

Computer Fundamentals

Number systems, Boolean algebra, arithmetic functions, Basic Architecture, Central Processing Unit, I/O and Memory Organisation; peripheral devices, data represenation and programming, basics of Operating system and networking, virtual memory, file systems; Elements of programming languages, typical examples.

Basic Electronics Engineering

Basics of Semiconductor diodes and transistors and characteristics, Junction and field effect transistors (BJT, FET and MOSFETS), different types of transistor amplifiers, equivalent circuits and frequency response; oscillators and other circuits, feedback amplifiers.

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Analog and
Digital Electronics

Operational amplifiers – characteristics and applications, combinational and sequential logic circuits, multiplexers, multi- vibrators, sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters, basics of filter circuits and applications, simple active filters; Microprocessor basics- interfaces and applications, basics of linear integrated circuits; Analog communication basics, Modulation and de-modulation, noise and bandwidth, transmitters and receivers, signal to noise ratio, digital communication basics, sampling, quantizing, coding, frequency and time domain multiplexing, power line carrier communication systems.

5 Out of 8 Questions

Systems and Signal Processing 

Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals, shifting and scaling operations, linear, time-invariant and causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals, sampling theorem, Fourier and Laplace transforms, Z transforms, Discrete Fourier transform, FFT, linear convolution, discrete cosine transform, FIR filter, IIR filter, bilinear transformation

Control Systems

Principles of feedback, transfer function, block diagrams and signal flow graphs, steady-state errors, transforms and their applications; Routh-hurwitz criterion, Nyquist techniques, Bode plots, root loci, lag, lead and lead-lag compensation, stability analysis, transient and frequency response analysis, state space model, state transition matrix, controllability and observability, linear state variable feedback, PID and industrial controllers.

Electrical Machines 

Single phase transformers, three phase transformers- connections, parallel operation, auto-transformer, energy conversion principles, DC machines – types, windings, generator characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting and speed control of motors, Induction motors – principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed control, Synchronous machines – performance, regulation, parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and applications, servo and stepper motors

Power Systems 

Basic power generation concepts, steam, gas and water turbines, transmission line models and performance, cable performance, insulation, corona and radio interference, power factor correction, symmetrical components, fault analysis, principles of protection systems, basics of solid state relays and digital protection; Circuit breakers, Radial and ring-main distribution systems, Matrix representation of power systems, load flow analysis, voltage control and economic operation, System stability concepts, Swing curves and equal area criterion. HVDC transmission and FACTS concepts, Concepts of power system dynamics, distributed generation, solar and wind power, smart grid concepts, environmental implications, fundamentals of power economics

Power Electronics
and Drives 

Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs – static characteristics and principles of operation, triggering circuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge converters – fully controlled and half controlled, principles of choppers and inverters, basis concepts of adjustable speed DC and AC drives, DC-DC switched mode converters, DC-AC switched mode converters, resonant converters, high frequency inductors and transformers, power supplies

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Basic Electronics Engineering

Basics of  semiconductors; Diode/Transistor basics and characteristics; Diodes  for different uses; Junction & Field Effect Transistors  (BJTs,  JFETs,  MOSFETs); Transistor  amplifiers of different types, oscillators and other circuits;  Basics  of Integrated Circuits (ICs); Bipolar, MOS and CMOS ICs; Basics of linear ICs, operational amplifiers and their applications-linear/ non-linear; Optical sources/detectors; Basics of Opto electronics and its applications.

5 Out of 8 Questions

Basic Electrical Engineering

DC  circuits-Ohm’s &  Kirchoff’s  laws, mesh  and  nodal  analysis,  circuit  theorems;  Electro-magnetism,  Faraday’s &  Lenz’s  laws,  induced  EMF  and  its  uses;  Single-phase  AC  circuits;  Transformers,  efficiency;  Basics-DC  machines,  induction  machines,  and  synchronous  machines;  Electrical  power  sources- basics: hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind,  solar;  Basics of batteries and their uses

Materials Science

Electrical Engineering materials; Crystal structure & defects;  Ceramic materials-structures, composites, processing and 
uses; Insulating laminates for electronics, structures, properties  and  uses;  Magnetic  materials basics, classification, ferrites, ferro/para-magnetic materials and components; Nano materials-basics, preparation, purification, sintering, nano particles and uses; Nano optical/ magnetic/ electronic materials and uses; Superconductivity, uses. 

Electronic Measurements & Instrumentation

Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Analog and Digital systems for measurement, measuring 
instruments for different applications; Static/dynamic characteristics of measurement systems, errors, statistical analysis and curve fitting; Measurement systems for non-electrical quantities; Basics of telemetry; Different types of transducers  and displays; Data acquisition system basics

Network Theory

Network graphs & matrices; Wye-Delta  transformation; Linear constant coefficient  differential equations- time domain  analysis of RLC circuits; Solution  of  network equations using  Laplace  transforms- frequency  domain analysis of RLC  circuits;  2-port  network parameters-driving point & transfer functions; State equations for networks; Steady state sinusoidal analysis. 

Analog & Digital Circuits

Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTS and FETs; Diode circuits for different uses; Biasing & stability of BJT & JFET amplifier circuits; Analysis/design of amplifier- single/multi-stage; Feedback& uses; Active filters, timers, multipliers, wave 
shaping, A/D-D/A  converters; Boolean Algebra& uses;  Logic gates, Digital IC  families, Combinatorial/sequential circuits;  Basics of multiplexers, counters/ registers/ memories /microprocessors, design& applications.

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Analog and Digital Communication Systems

Random signals, noise, probability theory, information theory; Analog versus digital communication & applications: Systems- AM, FM, transmitters/receivers, theory/practice/ standards, SNR comparison; Digital communication basics: Sampling, quantizing, coding, PCM, DPCM, multiplexing-audio/video; Digital modulation: ASK, FSK, PSK; Multiple access: TDMA, FDMA, CDMA; Optical communication: fibre optics, theory, practice/standards

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Control Systems

Classification of signals and systems; Application of signal and system theory; System realization; Transforms& their applications; Signal flow graphs, Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root loci, Nyquist/Bode plots; Feedback systems-open &close loop types, stability analysis, steady state, transient and frequency response analysis; Design of control systems, compensators, elements of lead/lag compensation, PID and industrial controllers

Computer Organization and Architecture

Basic architecture, CPU, I/O organisation, memory organisation, peripheral devices, trends; Hardware /software issues; Data representation& Programming; Operating systems-basics, processes, characteristics, applications; Memory management, virtual memory, file systems, protection & security; Data bases, different types, characteristics and design; Transactions and concurrency control; Elements of programming languages, typical examples.

Electro Magnetics

Elements of vector calculus, Maxwell’s equations-basic concepts; Gauss’, Stokes’ theorems; Wave propagation through different media; Transmission Lines-different types, basics, Smith’s chart, impedance matching/transformation, S- parameters, pulse excitation, uses; Waveguides-basics, rectangular types, modes, cut-off frequency, dispersion, dielectric types; Antennas-radiation pattern, monopoles/dipoles, gain, arrays-active/passive, theory, uses.

Advanced Electronics Topics

VLSI technology: Processing, lithography, interconnects, packaging, testing; VLSI design: Principles, MUX/ROM/PLA-based design, Moore & Mealy circuit design; Pipeline concepts & functions; Design for testability, examples; DSP: Discrete time signals/systems, uses; Digital filters: FIR/IIR types, design, speech/audio/radar signal processing uses; Microprocessors & microcontrollers, basics, interrupts, DMA, instruction sets, interfacing; Controllers & uses; Embedded systems

Advanced Communication Topics

Communication networks: Principles /practices /technologies /uses /OSI model/security; Basic packet multiplexed streams/scheduling; Cellular networks, types, analysis, protocols (TCP/TCPIP); Microwave & satellite communication: Terrestrial/space type LOS systems, block schematics link calculations, system design; Communication satellites, orbits, characteristics, systems, uses; Fibre-optic communication systems, block schematics, link calculations, system design, etc.