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Mechanical

Engineering(ME)

Electrical

Engineering(EE)

Electronics &

Communication

Engineering(ECE)

Instrumentation

Engineering(IN)

100 Questions

25 Question s

Part-A 2 hours Part-B 0.5 hours

OT HERS

Computer Science and Information Technology(CS)

Electrical Engineering(EE)

Electronics &

Communication

Engineering(ECE)

Instrumentation

Engineering(IN)

100 Questions

NA

2 hours

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I N D U S T R Y

C O U R S E

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P AR T - B T O T AL M AR K S

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ARAI

IC Engines 100

Questions 25

Questions 100

Basic of Automotive Engineering

Electronics Engineering (Automotive Electronics)

100 Questions

25 Questions

100

CIRT

Automobile Engineering

(Vehicle Engineering & Transport Management)

100 Questions

NA 100 NA

GARC Automotive Mechatronics 100

Questions NA 100 NA

UCAL – JAP

Aeronautical Engineering

(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle)

100 Questions

NA 100 NA

CDAC

CSE (High Performance Computing Solutions)

100 Questions

NA 100 NA

ECE (VLSI & Embedded System Design) 100

Questions NA 100 NA

FCRI Measurements & Control 100

Questions NA 100 NA

Note: If other course students those having second option to join ARAI Programme must compulsory give PART-B in Entrance Examination without fail.

P ART- A: STREAM WISE SYLLABUS

E L E C T R I C A L E N GI NE E R I NG – E E

E N G I N E E R I N G M A T H E M A T I C S (10)

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus: Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial

Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line,

Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Greens theorems.

Differential equations: First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with

constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value

problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchys integral theorem and integral formula, Taylors and Laurent series,

Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard

deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution,

Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential

equations.

Transform Theory: Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

E L E C T R I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G (90)

Electric Circuits and Fields(12): Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac

networks; sinusoidal steady-state analysis, resonance, basic filter concepts; ideal current and voltage sources,

Thevenins, Nortons and Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase

circuits; Gauss Theorem, electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions; Amperes

and Biot-Savarts laws; inductance; dielectrics; capacitance.

Signals and Systems(13): Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals; shifting and scaling operations;

linear, time-invariant and causal systems; Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals; s ampling

theorem; Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms.

Electrical Machines(15): Single phase transformer - equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, tests, regulation and efficiency; 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; three

phase induction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed control; single phase induction

motors; synchronous machines - performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators, motor starting,

characteristics and applications; servo and stepper motors.

Power Systems(12): Basic power generation concepts; transmission line models and performance; cable performance,

insulation; corona and radio interference; distribution systems; per-unit quantities; bus impedance and

admittance matrices; load flow; voltage control; power factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical

components; fault analysis; principles of over-current, differential and distance protection; solid state relays and

digital protection; circuit breakers; system stability concepts, swing curves and equal area criterion; HVDC transmission

and FACTS concepts.

Control Systems(11): Principles of feedback; transfer function; block diagrams; steady-state errors; Routh and

Niquist techniques; Bode plots; root loci; lag, lead and lead-lag compensation; state space model; state transition

matrix, controllability and observability.

Electrical and Electronic Measurements(12): Bridges and potentiometers; PMMC, moving iron, dynamometer

and induction type instruments; measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor;

instrument transformers; digital voltmeters and multimeters; phase, time and frequency measurement; Q-meters;

oscilloscopes; potentiometric recorders; error analysis.

Analog and Digital Electronics(7): Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers - biasing, equivalent circuit and

frequency response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers; operational amplifiers - characteristics and

applications; simple active filters; VCOs and timers; combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt

trigger; multi - vibrators; sample and hold circuits; A/D and D/A converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture,

programming and interfacing.

Power Electronics and Drives(8): 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.

E L E C T RO N I C S a n d CO MM U NI C A T IO N ENG I N EE R I NG – E C E

E N G I N E E R I N G M A T H E M A T I C S (10)

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus: Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial

Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line,

Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Greens theorems.

Differential equations: First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with

constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value

problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchys integral theorem and integral formula, Taylors and Laurent series,

Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and

standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial

distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential

equations.

Transform Theory: Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

E L E C T R O N I C S A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G (90)

Networks(10): Network graphs: matrices associated with graphs; incidence, fundamental cut set and fundamental

circuit matrices. Solution methods: nodal and mesh analysis. Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and

Nortons maximum power transfer, W ye-Delta transformation. Steady state sinusoidal analysis using phasors. Linear

constant coefficient differential equations; time domain analysis of simple RLC circuits, Solution of network

equations using Laplace transform: frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits. 2-port network parameters: driving point

and transfer functions. State equations for networks.

Electronic Devices(10): Energy bands in silicon, intrinsic and extrinsic silicon. Carrier transport in silicon:

diffusion current, drift current, mobility, and resistivity. Generation and recombination of carriers. p-n junction

diode, Zener diode, tunnel diode, BJT, JFET, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, p-I-n and avalanche photo diode, Basics of

LASERs. Device technology: integrated circuits fabrication process, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation,

photolithography, n - tub, p-tub and twin-tub CMOS process.

Analog Circuits(10): Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs and analog CMOS. Simple diode

circuits, clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET amplifiers. Amplifiers: single -

and multi-stage, differential and operational, feedback, and power. Frequency response of amplifiers. Simple o p-

amp circuits. Filters. Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp configurations.

Function generators and wave-shaping circuits, 555 Timers. Power supplies.

Digital circuits(10): Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL,

MOS, CMOS). Combinatorial circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers, decoders, PROMs and PLAs.

Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Sample and hold circuits, ADCs, DACs.

Semiconductor memories. Microprocessor(8085): architecture, programming, memory and I/O interfacing.

Signals and Systems(10): Definitions and properties of Laplace transform, continuous-time and discrete-time

Fourier series, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier Transform, DFT and FFT, z-transform. Sampling

theorem. Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems: definitions and properties; causality, stability, impulse response,

convolution, poles and zeros, parallel and cascade structure, frequency response, group delay, phase delay. Signal

transmission through LTI systems.

Control Systems(10): Basic control system components; block diagrammatic description, reduction of block diagrams.

Open loop and closed loop (feedback) systems and stability analysis of these systems. Signal flow graphs and their use in

determining transfer functions of systems; transient and steady state analysis of LTI control systems and

frequency response. Tools and techniques for LTI control system analysis: root loci, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Bode

and Nyquist plots. Control system compensators: elements of lead and lag compensation, elements of Proportional

- Integral-Derivative (PID) control. State variable representation and solution of state equation of LTI control

systems.

Communications(10): Random signals and noise: probability, random variables, probability density function,

autocorrelation, power spectral density. Analog communication systems: amplitude and angle modulation and

demodulation systems, spectral analysis of these operations, superheterodyne receivers; elements of

hardware, realizations of analog communication systems; signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) calculations for amplitude

modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) for low noise conditions. Fundamentals of information theory and

channel capacity theorem. Digital communication systems: pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code

modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK),

matched filter receivers, bandwidth consideration and probability of error calculations for these schemes. Basics of

TDMA, FDMA and CDMA and GSM.

Electromagnetics(10): Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl; Gauss and Stokes theorems, Maxwells

equations: differential and integral forms. W ave equation, Poynting vector. Plane waves: propagation through various

media; reflection and refraction; phase and group velocity; skin depth. Transmission lines: characteristic impedance;

impedance transformation; Smith chart; impedance matching; S parameters, pulse excitation. W aveguides: modes in

rectangular waveguides; boundary conditions; cut-off frequencies; dispersion relations. Basics of propagation in

dielectric waveguide and optical fibers. Basics of Antennas: Dipole antennas; radiation pattern; antenna gain.

M E C H A N I C A L E N GIN E E R I NG – M E

E N G I N E E R I N G M A T H E M A T I C S (10)

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of

definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and

Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Greens

theorems.

Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations

with constant coefficients, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms,

Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchys integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series.

Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median,

mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.

Numerical Methods:Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations Integration by trapezoidal and

Simpsons rule, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

A P P L I E D M E C H A N I C S A N D D E S I G N (30)

Engineering Mechanics(6): Free body diagrams and equilibrium; trusses and frames; virtual work; kinematics

and dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies in plane motion, including impulse and momentum (linear and angular)

and energy formulations; impact.

Strength of Materials(6): Stress and strain, stress-strain relationship and elastic constants, Mohrs circle for

plane stress and plane strain, thin cylinders; shear force and bending moment diagrams; bending and shear

stresses; deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Eulers theory of columns; strain energy methods; thermal

stresses.

Theory of Machines(6): Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms; dynamic analysis of

slider-crank mechanism; gear trains; flywheels.

Vibrations(6): Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems; effect of damping; vibration isolation;

resonance, critical speeds of shafts.

Design(6): Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the S-N diagram; principles of

the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints, shafts, spur gears, rolling and sliding

contact bearings, brakes and clutches.

F L U I D M E C H A N I C S A N D T H E R M A L S C I E N C E S (30)

Fluid Mechanics(7): Fluid properties; fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy; control-volume analysis of mass, momentum

and energy; fluid acceleration; differential equations of continuity and momentum; Bernoullis equation; viscou s flow of

incompressible fluids; boundary layer; elementary turbulent flow; flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc.

Heat-Transfer(8): Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept, electrical

analogy, unsteady heat conduction, fins; dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat

transfer, various correlations for heat transfer in flow over flat plates and through pipes; thermal boundary layer;

effect of turbulence; radiative heat transfer, black and grey surfaces, shape factors, network analysis; heat exchanger

performance, LMTD and NTU methods.

Thermodynamics(7): Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic system and processes;

Carnot cycle. irreversibility and availability; behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of pure substances, calculation

of work and heat in ideal processes; analysis of thermodynamic cycles related to energy conversion.

Applications(8): Power Engineering: Steam Tables, Rankine, Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat. I.C.

Engines: air-standard Otto, Diesel cycles. Refrigeration and air-conditioning: Vapour refrigeration cycle, heat pumps, gas

refrigeration, Reverse Brayton cycle; moist air: psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes.

Turbomachinery: Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams.

M A N U F A C T U R I N G A N D I N D U S T R I A L E N G I N E E R I N G (30)

Engineering Materials(3): Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, stress-strain diagrams for

engineering materials.

Metal Casting(3): Design of patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design,

design considerations.

Forming(3): Plastic deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot and cold working processes; load estimation for

bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming

processes; principles of powder metallurgy.

Joining(3): Physics of welding, brazing and soldering; adhesive bonding; design considerations in welding.

Machining and Machine Tool Operations(3): Mechanics of machining, single and multi-point cutting tools, tool

geometry and materials, tool life and wear; economics of machining; principles of non -traditional machining

processes; principles of work holding, principles of design of jigs and fixtures.

Metrology and Inspection(3): Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular measurements; comparators; gauge

design; interferometry; form and finish measurement; alignment and testing methods; tolerance analysis in

manufacturing and assembly.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing(3): Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools.

Production Planning and Control(3): Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling, materials

requirement planning.

Inventory Control(3): Deterministic and probabilistic models; safety stock inventory control systems.

Operations Research(3): Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment, network flow

models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

I N S T R UM E N T AT IO N E N G IN EE R I N G – I N

E N G I N E E R I N G M A T H E M A T I C S (10)

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus: Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial

Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line,

Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Greens theorems.

Differential equations: First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with

constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value

problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchys integral theorem and integral formula, Taylors and Laurent series,

Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and

standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial

distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential

equations.

Transform Theory: Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G (90)

Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems(12): Kirchoffs laws, mesh and nodal Analysis. Circuit theorems. One-

port and two-port Network Functions. Static and dynamic characteristics of Measurement Systems. Error and uncertainty

analysis. Statistical analysis of data and curve fitting.

Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation(12): Resistive, Capacitive, Inductive and

piezoelectric transducers and their signal conditioning. Measurement of displacement, velocity and

acceleration (translational and rotational), force, torque, vibration and shock. Measurement of pressure, flow,

temperature and liquid level. Measurement of pH, conductivity, viscosity and humidity.

Analog Electronics(9): Characteristics of diode, BJT, JFET and MOSFET. Diode circuits. Transistors at low and high

frequencies, Amplifiers, single and multi-stage. Feedback amplifiers. Operational amplifiers, characteristics and circuit

configurations. Instrumentation amplifier. Precision rectifier. V-to-I and I-to-V converter. Op-Amp based active filters.

Oscillators and signal generators.

Digital Electronics(9): Combinational logic circuits, minimization of Boolean functions. IC families, TTL, MOS

and CMOS. Arithmetic circuits. Comparators, Schmitt trigger, timers and mono-stable multi-vibrator. Sequential

circuits, flip-flops, counters, shift registers. Multiplexer, S/H circuit. Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog

converters. Basics of number system. Microprocessor applications, memory and input-output

interfacing. Microcontrollers.

Signals, Systems and Communications(11): Periodic and aperiodic signals. Impulse response, transfer function and

frequency response of first- and second order systems. Convolution, correlation and characteristics of linear time

invariant systems. Discrete time system, impulse and frequency response. Pulse transfer function. IIR and FIR filters.

Amplitude and frequency modulation and demodulation. Sampling theorem, pulse code modulation. Frequency and time

division multiplexing. Amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying and pulse shift keying for digital modulation.

Electrical and Electronic Measurements(11): Bridges and potentiometers, measurement of R,L and C. Measurements

of voltage, current, power, power factor and energy. A.C & D.C current probes. Extension of instrument ranges. Q- meter

and waveform analyzer. Digital voltmeter and multi-meter. Time, phase and frequency measurements. Cathode

ray oscilloscope. Serial and parallel communication. Shielding and grounding.

Control Systems and Process Control(13): Feedback principles. Signal flow graphs. Transient Response,

steady- state-errors. Routh and Nyquist criteria. Bode plot, root loci. Time delay systems. Phase and gain m argin.

State space representation of systems. Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic system components. Synchro pair, servo

and step motors. On-off, cascade, P, P-I, P-I-D, feed forward and derivative controller, Fuzzy controllers.

Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation(13): Mass spectrometry. UV, visible and IR spectrometry. X-ray

and nuclear radiation measurements. Optical sources and detectors, LED, laser, Photo-diode, photo-resistor and

their characteristics. Interferometers, applications in metrology. Basics of fiber optics. Biomedical instruments, EEG, ECG

and EMG. Clinical measurements. Ultrasonic transducers and Ultrasonography. Principles of Computer Assisted

Tomography.

COM PUTER SCI ENCE AND I NFO RM ATI ON TECHNO LO GY ( CS)

E N G I N E E R I N G M AT H E M AT I C S (10)

M a th e m a ti c a l Lo gi c : P r o p o s i ti o n a l L o g i c ; F i rs t O r d e r L o g i c .

P r o b a b i li t y: C o n d i t i o n a l P r o b a b i l i t y ; Me a n , Me d i a n , Mo d e a n d S ta n d a rd D e vi a t i o n ; R a n d o m

V a r i a b l e s ; Di s t ri b u t i o n s ; u n i fo rm , n o rm a l , e xp o n e n ti a l , P o i s s o n , B i n o m i a l .

S e t T he o r y & Al g e b r a : S e t s ; R e l a ti o n s ; Fu n c t io n s ; G r o u p s ; Pa r ti a l O rd e rs ; L a tt i c e ; B o o l ea n A l g e b ra .

C o m bi n a to r ic s : P e rm u ta t i o n s ; Co m b i n a t i o n s ; C o u n t i n g ; S u m m a ti o n ; g e n e r a t i n g f u n c t i o n s ;

r e c u r re n c e r e l a t i o n s ; a s ym p to ti c s .

G r a p h T he o r y: C o n n e c t i v i t y ; s p a n n i n g tr e e s ; C u t v e rt i c e s & e d g e s ; c o v e ri n g ; m a t c h i n g ;

i n d e p e n d e n t s e t s ; C o l o u ri n g ; P l a n a r i t y ; Is o m o r p h i s m.

L i n e a r Al g e b r a : A l g e b ra o f m a t ri c e s , d e t e rm i n a n ts , s y s te m s o f l i n e a r e q u a ti o n s , E i g e n v a l u e s a n d E i g e n v e c to rs .

N u m e r i c a l Me t h o d s : L U d e c o m p o s i t i o n fo r s y s te m s o f l i n e a r e q u a ti o n s ; n u me r i c a l s o l u ti o n s o f n o n

- l i n e a r a l g e b ra i c e q u a ti o n s b y S e c a n t , B i s e c ti o n a n d Ne wt o n - Ra p h s o n Me t h o d s ; Nu m e ri c a l i n te g ra ti o

n b y t r a p e z o i d a l a n d S i m p s o n 's ru l e s .

C a l c u l u s : L i m i t , Co n ti n u i ty & d i ff e re n t i a b i l i t y , Me a n v a l u e Th e o r e m s , Th e o r em s o f i n t e g r a l c a l c u l u s

, e v a l u a ti o n o f d e fi n i te & i m p r o p e r i n te g ra l s , P a rt i a l d e r i v a t i v e s , To t a l d e ri v a t i ve s , m a xi m a & m i n im a .

C O M P U T E R S CI E N C E AN D I N F O RM AT I O N T E C H N O L O G Y (90)

D i g i ta l L o gi c ( 8 ) : L o g i c f u n c ti o n s , Mi n i m i za t i o n , D e s i g n a n d s yn th e s i s o f c o m b i n a t i o n a l a n d s e q u e n ti a l c i rc u i ts ;

N um b e r re p re s e n t a ti o n a n d c o m p u t e r a ri t h m e ti c ( fi xe d a n d f l o a t i n g p o i n t ) .

C o m pu t e r O r ga ni z a t io n a n d Ar c h it e c t u r e(8) : Ma c h i n e i n s t ru c t i o n s a n d a d d re s s i n g m o d e s , A L U a n d

d a ta - p a th , C P U c o n t ro l d e s i g n , Me m o r y i n te r fa c e , I/ O i n t e r f a c e ( In t e rr u p t a n d D MA m o d e ) , I n s t r u c ti o n

p i p e l i n i n g , C a ch e a n d m a i n m e m o r y , Se c o n d a r y s t o r a g e .

P r o g r a m m i n g a nd Da t a S t r u c tu r e s(12) : P r o g ra m m i n g i n C ; F u n c t i o n s , Re c u rs i o n , P a ra m e te r p a s s i ng

, S c o p e , B i n d i n g ; A b s t ra c t d a ta t y p e s , Ar r a y s , St a c k s , Qu e u e s , L i n k e d L i s t s , Tr e e s , Bi n a r y s e a rc h t r e e s , Bi n a r y

h e a ps .

Al g o r i t h m s(15) : A n a l ys i s , As y m p t o t i c n o t a t i o n , No ti o n s o f s p a c e a n d t i m e c o m p l e xi t y , W o rs t an d a v e r a

g e c a s e a n a l y s i s ; De s i g n : G re e d y a p p ro a c h, D y n a m i c p r o g r a m m i n g , D i v i d e -a n d c o n q u e r ; Tr e e a n d g ra p h t ra v e

rs a l s , C o n n e c te d c o m p o n e n t s , Sp a n n i n g t re e s , S h o rte s t p a t h s ; Ha s h i n g , S o r t i n g , S e a rc h i n g . As y m p to t i c a n a l y s

i s ( b e s t , wo r s t , a v e r a g e c a s e s ) o f t i m e a nd s p a c e , u p p e r a n d l o we r b o u n d s , B a s i c c o n c e pt s o f c o m p l e xi t y c l a s s

e s P , NP , N P -h a rd , N P -c o m p l e te .

T h e o r y o f C o m pu t a ti o n(7) :R e g u l a r l a n g u a g e s a n d fin i te a u to m a ta , Co n t e xt f re e l a n g u a g e s a n d P u s h

- d o wn a u t o m a t a , R e c u r s i ve l y e n u m e ra b l e s e ts a n d T u r i n g m a c h i n e s , U n d e c i d a b i l i t y .

C o m pi l e r D e s i gn(7) : L e xi c a l a n a l ys i s , P a r s i n g , S y n t a x d i r e c t e d t r a n s l a t i o n , R u n ti m e e n vi r o n m e n ts , I n te r m e d i

a t e a n d ta r g e t co d e g e n e r a ti o n , B a s i c s o f c o d e o p t i m i z a t i o n .

O p e r a ti n g S ys t e m(7) : P r o c e s s e s , Th r e a d s , I n te r - p r o c e s s c o m m u n i c a ti o n , C o n c u r re n c y , S y n c h ro n i z a

ti o n , De a d l oc k , C P U s c h e d u l i n g , Me m o r y m a n a g e m e n t a n d v i r t u a l m e m o ry , Fi l e s y s te ms , I / O s ys t e m s , Pr

o t e c t i o n a n d s e c u ri t y .

D a t a ba s e s(7) : E R - m o d e l , R e l a t i o n a l m o d e l ( re l a t i o n a l a l g e b r a , tu p l e c a l c u l u s ), D a t a b a s e d e s i g n ( i n te g r i t y

c o n s tr a i n ts , n o r m a l f o r m s ) , Q u e r y l a n g u a g e s (S Q L ) , Fi l e s t r u c tu r e s ( s e q u e n t i a l f i l e s , i n d e xi n g , B a n d B + t

re e s ) , Tr a n s a c t i o n s a n d c o n c u r re n c y c o n tro l .

I n f o rm a ti o n S ys t e m s a n d So f tw a re E ng i ne e rin g(5) : i n fo rm a t i o n g a t h e ri n g , re q u i r e m e n t a n d f e a s i b i l i

t y a n a l ys i s , d a ta f l o w d i a g r a m s , p r o c e s s sp e c i fi c a ti o n s , i n p u t/ o u t p u t d e s i g n , p ro c e s s l i fe c y c l e , p l a n n i n g a n d

m a n a g i n g t h e p ro j e c t , d e s i g n , c o d i n g , te s ti n g , i m p l e m e n ta t i o n , m a i n te n a n c e .

C o m pu t e r Ne tw o rk s(10) : I S O / O S I s t a c k , L A N te c h n o l o g i e s ( E th e rn e t , To k e n r i n g ) , Fl o w a n d e r r o r c o n t

ro l te c h n i q u e s , Ro u t i n g a l g o r i t h m s , C o n g e s t i o n c o n t r o l , TC P / U D P a n d s o c k e t s , I P ( v

4 ) , A p p l i c a ti o n l a ye r p ro to c o l s ( i c m p , d n s , s m t p , p o p , f tp , h tt p ) ; B a s i c c o n c e p t s o f h u b s , s wi tc h

e s , g a te wa y s , a n d r o u t e rs . N e t wo r k s e c u r i t y b a s i c c o n c e p ts o f p u b l i c k e y a n d p ri v a t e k e y c r y p to g ra p h y , d i g i ta l

s i g n a tu re , fi re wa l l s .

W e b t e c h no l og i e s(4) : H T ML , X ML , b a s i c c o n c e p ts o f c l i e n t -s e r ve r c o m p u ti n g .

P AR T - B : SYLLABUS TO BE STUDIED FOR AUTOMOTIVE RELATED COURSES

(25% WEIGHTAGE IN THE ENTRANCE EXAM)

BASICS OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING (AE)

1. General Introduction to the Automobile

Historical development, classification of vehicles, automotive industries & vehicle models in India.

2. Engine

I.C. engine – Terminology, components, construction, working, types. Two stroke and four stroke engine, SI and CI engines, Combustion Phenomenon in SI and CI engines, Engine cycles – Otto, Diesel and Dual cycle, Testing and performance, Emissions and controls. Alternative Fuels.

3. Cooling & Lubrication System

Need, function and requirement of cooling and lubrication system, Properties of coolants and lubricants.

4. Chassis & Body

Function, component, material and types of vehicle chassis and body.

5. Transmission & Driveline

Need, function and requirement of clutch, gear box, propeller shaft, universal joint and differential.

6. Axles & Steering

Need, function and requirement of axles and steering system, types of axles and Power steering.

7. Brake& Suspension

Need, function and requirement of brakes and suspension, types of brakes and suspension systems.

8. Wheels & Tyres

Need and functions of wheels and tyres, types of wheels and tyres. 9. Electrical/Electronics systems

Battery, Alternator, generator, current – voltage regulator, starting systems, solenoid switch, lighting systems, Horn, wiring harness, ECU/ECM, sensors & actuators and Trouble shooting.

10. Recent trends in Automobiles

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