Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering - ME

Engineering Mathematics

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.

APPLIED MECHANICS AND DESIGN:

Engineering Mechanics: 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: 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: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms;

dynamic analysis of slider-crank mechanism; gear trains; flywheels.

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

resonance, critical speeds of shafts.

Design: 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.

FLUID MECHANICS AND THERMAL SCIENCE:

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

momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential equations of continuity and momentum;

Bernoullis equation; viscous flow of incompressible fluids; boundary layer; elementary turbulent flow;

flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc.

Heat-Transfer: 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: 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: 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.

MANUFACTURIND AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING:

Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, stress-strain

diagrams for engineering materials.

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

design considerations.

Forming: 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: Physics of welding, brazing and soldering; adhesive bonding; design considerations in welding.

Machining and Machine Tool Operations: 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: 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: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools.

Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling,

materials requirement planning.

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

Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment,

network flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

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Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering - EE

Engineering Maths:

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.

Electric Circuits and Fields:

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:

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, Laplace and Z transforms.

Electrical Machines:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.

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Electronics and Communication Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering - EC

Engineering maths:

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.

Networks:

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, Wye-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:

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:

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 op-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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl; Gauss and Stokes theorems,

Maxwells equations: differential and integral forms. Wave 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.

Waveguides: 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.

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Pharmaceutical Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences - PY

Natural Products:

Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry Chemistry, tests, isolation, characterization and estimation of

phytopharmaceuticals belonging to the group of Alkaloids, Glycosides, Terpenoids, Steroids,

Bioflavanoids, Purines, Guggul lipids. Pharmacognosy of crude drugs that contain the above constituents.

Standardization of raw materials and herbal products. WHO guidelines.

Quantitative microscopy including modern techniques used for evaluation.

Biotechnological principles and techniques for plant development, Tissue culture.

Pharmacology:

General pharmacological principles including Toxicology. Drug interaction.

Pharmacology of drugs acting on Central nervous system, Cardiovascular system,

Autonomic nervous system, Gastro intestinal system and Respiratory system.

Pharmacology of Autocoids, Hormones, Hormone antagonists,

chemotherapeutic agents including anticancer drugs. Bioassays, Immuno Pharmacology.

Drugs acting on the blood & blood forming organs. Drugs acting on the renal system.

Medicinal Chemistry:

Structure, nomenclature, classification, synthesis,

SAR and metabolism of the following category of drugs,

which are official in Indian Pharmacopoeia and British Pharmacopoeia.

Introduction to drug design. Stereochemistry of drug molecules.

Hypnotics and Sedatives, Analgesics, NSAIDS, Neuroleptics, Antidepressants,

Anxiolytics, Anticonvulsants, Antihistaminics, Local Anaesthetics, Cardio Vascular drugs Antianginal agents

Vasodilators, Adrenergic & Cholinergic drugs, Cardiotonic agents, Diuretics, Antijypertensive drugs,

Hypoglycemic agents, Antilipedmic agents, Coagulants, Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet agents.

Chemotherapeutic agents Antibiotics, Antibacterials, Sulphadrugs. Antiproliozoal drugs, Antiviral,

Antitubercular, Antimalarial, Anticancer, Antiamoebic drugs. Diagnostic agents. Preparation and storage and

uses of official Radiopharmaceuticals, Vitamins and Hormones. Eicosonoids and their application.

Pharmaceutics :

Development, manufacturing standards Q.C. limits, labeling, as per the pharmacopoeal requirements.

Storage of different dosage forms and new drug delivery systems. Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics and

their importance in formulation. Formulation and preparation of cosmetics lipstick, shampoo, creams, nail preparations

and dentifrices. Pharmaceutical calculations

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Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence:

Drugs and cosmetics Act and rules with respect to manufacture, sales and storage.

Pharmacy Act. Pharmaceutical ethics.

Pharmaceutical Analysis:

Principles, instrumentation and applications of the following: Absorption spectroscopy (UV, visible & IR).

Fluorimetry, Flame photometry, Potentiometry. Conductometry and Plarography. Pharmacopoeial assays.

Principles of NMR, ESR, Mass spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction analysis and different chromatographic methods.

Biochemistry:

Biochemical role of hormones, Vitamins, Enzymes, Nucleic acids, Bioenergetics.

General principles of immunology. Immunological. Metabolism of carbohydrate, lipids, proteins.

Methods to determine, kidney & liver function. Lipid profiles.

Microbiology :

Principles and methods of microbiological assays of the Pharmacopoeia.

Methods of preparation of official sera and vaccines. Serological and diagnostics tests.

Applications of microorganisms in Bio Conversions and in Pharmaceutical industry.

Clinical Pharmacy :

Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Dosage regimen in Pregnancy and Lactation, Pediatrics and Geriatrics.

Renal and hepatic impairment. Drug Drug interactions and Drug food interactions, Adverse Drug reactions.

Medication History, interview and Patient counseling.

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Success history of Champians...

How we achieved the heights in the field of GATE.......

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PARAMITA KOLE was interviewed by Gateforum for his extraordinary performance in
GATE 2011-Following is the excerpt

1. Have you taken GATE earlier and how was your performance in it?
Ans: 2010 with AIR-1228

2. Can you recollect when you started preparation for GATE 2011?
Ans: 3rd Year of Engineering

3. What was your aim in GATE (rank aimed for) when you began preparing?
Ans: Around 300

4. What were the subjects you felt were tough?
Ans: Automata Compiler and Algorithm

5. What were the subjects you felt were easy?
Ans: Dcln, architecture, DBMS and DS

6. Which books and material did you refer to in your preparation?
Ans: Test Books and Gateforum study material

7. How did Gateforum's test series (TARGATE) help in your preparation?
Ans: It hepled me to assess my position among the competitors. It also helped me to understand what my weakness are and where I had to improve.

8. How did Gateforum's correspondence course/Classroom Coaching help in your preparation?
Ans: It was helpful because firstly I got chance to solve questions on each topic and could be able to get syudy material of few topics not covered in BE but in GATE.

9. What are the strengths of Gateforum's product(s)?
Ans: Questions are arranged from easy to moderate to tough. That was nice because it gives a chance to know actually where I am in the steps of preperation.

10. In your opinion what are the major reasons for your success in GATE?
Ans: Practise and throughtout study of text books.

11. What was your methodology while preparing for GATE?
Ans: In first step, covered topics from text , then solving questions from study material(Gateforums) and at the third stage giving topic wise test and last two months full length tests.

12. When did you complete the syllabus? And were you able to revise? (How many times?)
Ans: As I attempted GATE two times I completed the syallbus first time and Next time I got chance to revise.

13. How did you prepare in the last 2 months before GATE?
Ans: Giving only full length tests and solving GATE papers of last 10 years.

14. What suggestion and preparation tips would like to give to GATE aspirants?
Ans: They should complete the syllabus from the text book at least few monthsbefore the exam. Then solving GATE papers and giving full length test can work well.

15. Which institute(s) have you applied for? Which institute(s) and specialization are you planning to take up?
Ans: IISc(Bangalore)-CSE,IIT Mumbai-CSE, IIT Kanpur-CS and IIT Kharagpur-CS

16. Please give your testimonial for Gateforum?
Ans:Gateforum is the best institute for preparants of GATE exam in West Bengal.It has good and composed study materials.There online test series and TarGATE was specially helpful for my preparations.

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