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UAMCET MCA Entrance Exam Syllabus

December 11th, 2009

UAMCET MCA Entrance Exam Syllabus

Mathematics

  • Algebra: Fundamental operations in Algebra, Expansion, factorization, simultaneous linear/quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, binomial theorem, permutations and combinations,surds, determinants, matrices and its application to solution of simultaneous linear equations.
  • Co-ordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian co-ordinates, equations of a line, mid point, intersections etc., equations of a circle, distance formulae, pair of straight lines, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola, simple geometric transformations such as translation, rotation, scaling.
  • Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous functions, differentiation of functions(s), Tangents and Normals, simple examples of maxima and minima, Integration of function by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integral application to volumes and surfaces of frustums of a sphere, cone, cylinder, Taylor Series.
  • Differential Equations: Differential equations of first order and their solutions, linear differential equations with constant coefficients and homogenous linear differential equations.
  • Vector: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.
  • Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solution of triangles, height and distance, inverse functions.
  • Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, and measures of dispersions, skewness and kurtosis, random variable and distribution functions, mathematical expectations, Binomial, Poisson, normal distributions, curve fitting and principle of least squares, correlation and regression.
  • Linear Programming: Formulation of simple linear programming problems, basic concepts of graphical and simplex methods.

2. Computer Awareness

  • Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit(CPU), Structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices.
  • Data Representation: binary and hexadecimal representations, Binary Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, single arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, Boolean algebra, truth tables.
  • Flow chart and Algorithms.

3. Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning: The questions in this section will    cover logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, visuo-spatial reasoning.

4. General Awareness: This section will cover questions to test the general     awareness about business, finance, industry, transportation, scientific     inventions, governance, healthcare and cultural dimensions etc.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Textile Technology

December 7th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Textile Technology

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

Syllabus

Textile Fibres: Classification of Polymers-Application of Polymer-Study of Various methods of polymerization –Study of various types of initiators –Techniques of polymerization –Physical structure of polymers-Polymer reactions-Thermal analysis of polymers; Study of different structures of textile fibres using various techniques-Study of different properties of various textiles fibres i.e., moisture relations, mechanical properties optical properties, electrical properties and thermal properties; History on origin of textiles – Study of different textiles fibres-Basic requirements of textile fibres Geographic distribution-Cultivation and grading of cotton, wool, silk and jute fibres –Physical and chemical properties of important natural fibres; Sequence of operations in conversion of important natural fibres into fabric; Study of different man-made fibre spinning –Fundamentals of fluid flow in man –made fibre spinning-High speed melt spinning-Formation of fibre structure during various methods of man –made spinning-Production of micro denier and special shaped fibres; Production and Properties of various regenerated fibres-Production of various raw materials for different synthetic fibres –Properties of different synthetic fibres-Effect of various parameters on various synthetic fibres-Study of semi-continuous and integrated continuous  process for production of Nylons; Study  of different high performance fibres; Study of spin finish –heat setting and drawing of fibres; Study of different methods of textursing and various parameters affecting texturising –Test methods of textured yarns; Study of different yarn count systems-conversion from one system to another system.

Yarn Manufacture: Ginning and Baling:

Blow room: Objects and methods of mixing –Opening and cleaning- Blow room machineries cleaning efficiency –Lap regularity –Modern developments –Auto mixer and calculations pertaining to blow room.

Carding: Objects –Working –Speeds and Setting –Grinding and stripping –Silver quality –Modern developments in carding-Calculations related to carding –Fibre hooks at card –Opening lines required for processing of various blends.

Drawing: Objects and Principles –Roller drafting systems –Modern developments –Calculations pertaining to draw frame.

Combing: Hook formation in carding –Study pf preparatory machines to comber –Combing process-Setting –Modern –Combers –Calculations pertaining to comber.

Speed Frame : Objects –working and drafting systems –Twist insertion –Mechanism of winding –Lift of bobbin-Bobbin building mechanism –Speeds and production calculations-Modern speed frames.

Ring Frame: Objects-Working and ring frame mechanisms-Yarns tension during spinning a yarn and package faults –modern developments- calculations pertaining to ring frame.

Doubling: Objects – Dry doubling and wet doubling – Fancy yarns – Hosiery and seing threads  – Properties and end uses.

Open End Spinning: Principles of Break spinning – Comparison of ring and OE yarns – Recent developments in OE spinning – Different types of rotors and opening rollers.

Modern Yarn Production Methods: Twist less spinning – Self twist spinning – Wrap spinning – Friction spinning and air-jet spinning – Comparison of the above methods for their  principles and yarn properties – end used and techno-econmics feasibility – Siro, core and cover spinning methods.

Fabric Manufacture

Winding: Objects – Derivation of speeds – coil angles – Cone angle – Study of modern winders Production Calculations

Warping: Objects – Study of modern warping machines – Production calculations.

Sizing: Study of ingredients – Properties – Modern size cooking equipments – Modern sizing machine – Production calculations.

Looms: Study of Plain tappet tappet loom – Automatic looms – Drop box looms – Dobby and jacquard looms – Production calculations.

Unconventional Weaving Machine: Study of Gripper – Rapier – Air jet – water jet machines.

Non Wovens: Classification  – Web productions techniques – Properties of Binders – Geometry of  Non woven structures Identification and testing of Non wovens – Study of thermal, spun bonding and spun lacing.

Knitting:  Weft Basic stitches – Jersey – Rid – Purl – Interlock – Warp Basci Stitches – Pillar – Atlas – Tricot – Study of circular weft knitting machines – Advantages of positive feed – Study of warp knitting machines – Tricot and Raschel.

Chemical Processing Of Textiles

Pre-process: Preparatory processes to wet processing; An overview of wet processing  – Sequences of wet processing – Desizing – Methods of desizing – Singeing – Methods of singeing – Batching – Souring – Bleaching – Mercerizing; Methods of purifying fibre yarn and Fabric made from other natural fibre like silk, wool, jute etc.; Methods of desizing – Scouring and Bleaching of regenerated cellulose fibre.

Dyeing: Coloration – Theories of coloration / dyeing – Factors that affect Dyeing Mechanism of dyeing – Mechanism used for dyeing – Classification of dyes – Dyeing of Natural fibres using direct, reactive, acid, metal complex, yat, sulphur, Ingrain dyes and other popular dyes using different methods – After treatments and testing o dyed materials – Yarn package dyeing – Dyeing of knitted fabrics – Dyeing of garments.

Printing: Design development for printing – Sources of inspection – the designers tools and work space – Different techniques for design generation and reproduction – Transfer of designs on wooden blocks, Screen and Stencil – Scope of printing – Methods and principles of printing – Machineries used for Textile printing – Passage of material through printing machines.

Finishing:Objects of finishing – Various methods of finishing – Cotton, Silk, Wool, worsted fabric – Chemicals formulation of different finishes – Machiners used for finishing – Speciality chemicals used for finishing – Finishing of Garments.

Textile Testing

Fbires: Regain – Length – Fineness – Maturity – Strength – their determination – HVI and AFIS.

Yarn: Yarn count – Twist – Strength – Hairiness – Uniformity – and their determination.

Fabrics: Fabric weight – Thickness – Cover – Tear – Abrasion – Drape – Crease – Colour fastness – their determination. Fabric Handle – KESF and FAST

Silk Technology

Cocoons: Sorting of cocoons, cocoon testing, storage of cocoons, stifling of cocoons, Drying of cocoons  cooking of cocoons. Methods employed – Characteristics of cocoons.

Reeling: Methods of Silk Reeling – Charakha – Cottage basins – Filatures – Semi – automatic an Automatic types.

Raw Silk  testing – Packing of raw silk – Utilization of by –products.

Silk Throwing: Manufacture of yarns for use in ordinary, chiffon, crepe, georgette fabrics – Number of plies and different twist levels used.  Developments in Silk Throwing Industry.

Weaving Industry: Warp and Weft preparation – Machineries employed in small scale and organized sections.  Silk Weaving – Handloom and Power loow Weaving – Special features of silk looms – modifications required on power loom to weave silk fabrics.

Spun Silk Industry: Raw materials for Spun Silk Yarn Production, Production of  Spun yarn and  their properties.

Processing Industry: Degumming and drying of silk yarns – Dyeing, Printing and Finishing of silk fabrics.

Fabric Structure: Study of plain – Twill – Stain – Crepe – Mockleno and Towelling structures.  Backed cloths – Extra wrap and Extra Weft cloths – Double cloth Terry weaves -  Velvet – Velveteens – Gauge and Leno – Damask Brocade cloths.+

Fashion Design and Garment Technology

Terms and Definitions used in Fashion and Garment Industries – The art and Techniques of Body measurements and standard sizes and measurements prevalent in Garment industries.

Principles and Practices of Pattern making – Grading – Computer Aided pattern making and Grading – Cutting room operation – Laying – Cutting – Numbering – Bundling – Sewing operation – Classes of seams and stitches – Sewing threads – Defects is sewing; Garment Finishing section – Buttoning – Labelling – Care labeling – Checking – Pressing – Folding – packing and packing standards. Quality control in garment Industry – Garments washing – dyeing and finishing. Brand culture and Apparel brand names.  Sourcing and Merchandising – Apparel Engineering and Production Control.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Polymer Science and Technology

December 7th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Polymer Science and Technology

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

Polymer Science  and Technology

Syllabus

Eligibility:

B.E. / B.Tech. in Polymer tech., Rubber Tech./ Plastics  Tech. / Chemical Engg. /  Mechanical  Engg. / I&P. / Textile. /   Fiber technology or AMIE (Chemical Engineering)

Subjects / Topics  from which questions are to be set

1. Fluid mechanics and statics: Types of fluids – shear stress and velocity gradient relation, Newtonian and non-newtonian fluids,  laminar and turbulent flow .  Flow in bouondary layers, Reynolds number, Bernoulli equations, Variation of pressure with height – hydrostatic equilibrium, Barometric equation, Measurement of fluid pressure – monometers

2.Chemical process calculations : Concept of mole, Mole fraction, Compositions of mixtures of solids, liquids and gases. Ideal gas law calculations, general material balance equation for steady  state.

3.Chemical engineering thermodynamics: Basic concepts - System, Surrounding and processes, Closed and Open systems, State and Properties, Intensive and Extensive Properties, State and Path functions,  General statement of first law of thermodynamics, First law for cyclic process, P-V-T behaviour of pure fluids, equations of state and ideal gas law, Processes involving ideal gas law; Constant volume, constant pressure, constant temperature,.  Van-der Waals equation,

4. Heat and mass transfer Modes of heat transfer, unilayer and multiplayer condition, forced and natural convection,  Introduction to molecular diffusion, in gases and liquids,  theories of mass transfer, principles  and  types of distillations

5. Polymer science: Classification of  polymers, Definition of polymerization,  , Chain   polymerization  (free  radical,  ionic  and  co-ordination  polymerizations), Step (condensation) polymerization, copolymerization Methods of Polymerization (bulk, solution, Suspension, Emulsion,)

6.Polymerization kinetics: Definition of reaction  rate,  order, molecularity,  different  theories of reaction  rate,  activation energy, kinetic expressions for simple first order & second order chemical reactions, kinetics of linear step  reaction  polymerization, kinetics  of  addition polymerization initiated by  free  radical initiator:    steady state  assumption,

7. Processing Technology: Extrusion, Injection moulding, blow moulding Compression moulding. rotational moulding, thermoforming, Calendering. 

8.Polymer manufacturing : Industrial production methods  of HDPE, LDPE,  PP, PS, PVC, PMMA,   Nylon 6 and Nylon 66


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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Mechanical Science

December 7th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Mechanical Science

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

MECHANICAL SCIENCE

Note:-

1) Part-A  Common to AUTO/IEM/IP/ME/MNF & Carrying 60%  weightage.

2) Part-B Syllabus is different for different disciplines & Carrying 40% weightage.

3) Candidate has to answer Part – B, pertaining to their basic degree, which carries 40% weightage along with Part – A which is common to AUTO/IEM/IP/ME/MNF

PART-A Common to AUTO/IEM/IP/ME/MNF

PART – A

1. Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra: Matrices, System of Linear Equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors; Calculus: Taylor’s Series, Partial Derivatives, Total Derivatives, Definite Integrals; Differential Equations: Linear Ordinary Differential Equations, First Order Non Linear Ordinary Differential Equations, Initial and Boundary Value Problems, Laplace Transformation, Partial Differential Equations; Numerical Methods: System of Linear Equations, Jacobi, Gauss Siedel and Crout’s methods, Runge Kutta and Newton – Raphson methods; Probability and Statistics: Gaussian and Weibul distribution and prop erties, Method of Least Squares, Regression Analysis, Analysis of Variance.

2.  Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, Heat treatment, composite materials and their applications.

3.  Engineering Mechanics: Free body concepts, Equations of Equilibrium, Centroids and Moment of inertia.

4.  Strength Of Materials: Stress and Strains, Elastic Constants, Principal Stresses, Maximum Shear Stress, Shear Force and Bending Moment diagrams, Stresses in Beams, Deflection of Beams, Torsion, Columns and Struts.

5. Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics, Manometry, Buoyancy, Conservation laws, Euler’s equation, Bernoulli’s equation, Viscous flow of incompressible fluids, Laminar and Turbulent flows, Flow through pipes, Dimensional analysis.

6.  Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, internal energy, enthalpy and entropy, Thermodynamic processes, Heat and work, Irreversibility and availability, perfect gas, properties of pure substances.  Air standard and fuel air cycles.  IC engines and Gas turbines, centrifugal and axial flow compressors, Basic concepts of Jet propulsion.

7.   Theory Of Machines :  Analysis of planar mechanisms, Dynamic analysis of Slider-Crank mechanism.   Cams and followers. Kinematics of Gears, Governors and flywheels, Balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses. Free and Forced vibrations of single degree freedom systems. Effect of damping, Transmissibility, Vibration Isolation, Critical speed of shafts.

8.   Design Of Machine Elements: Material and manufacturing considerations, Design of Shafts, keys, couplings, bolted, riveted and welded joints. Dynamic loads, Design of power screws, helical springs, Spur gears, clutches and brakes, Hydrodynamic lubrication, Journal bearings and anti friction bearings.

9.   Production Engineering : Metal casting processes, Melting and Pouring of cast iron, Ferrous and             non-ferrous metals and alloys, casting defects, Inspection of castings.  Hot and Cold working of metals. Metal joining processes.  Soldering brazing and welding, modern welding processes; Metal cutting tools – machine tool operations.  Non-traditional machining processes.

10.     Industrial Engineering And Management: Introduction to work study and method study. Principles of organization, types of organization types of ownership, functions of personnel management, functions of sales management. Materials management, inventory control, value analysis, scheduling & production control, PERT and CPM.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering

December 7th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

MECHANICAL SCIENCE

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Syllabus

PART-B

Heat Transfer: Modes of Heat transfer, one dimensional heat conduction.  Fins Dimensionless parameters in convective heat transfer.  Forced convection heat transfer over flat plates and through tubes.  Free convection heat transfer over flat plates and cylinders, radiation, heat transfer, Heat exchangers, LMTD and NTU methods.

Industrial Management – Introduction, Management Function, Motivation and Behavior

Fluid Machines: Introduction, Principles of Hydraulic Machines, Impulse and Reaction Turbines, Steam Turbines.

Mechatronics: Introduction, Transducers, Mechatronic Elements, Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electrical and Mechanical Actuation Systems, Signal Conditioning.

POM: Plant Layout , Plant Location, Forecasting, Scheduling , Inventory Control.

OR – LPP, Transportation, Assignment Problems, Inventory Control, PERT – CPM

CAD/ CAM:

Product Cycle, Elements of CAD/CAM system – Hardware and Software, modeling, Transformations, NC, CNC, Robots Configurations and Applications, Programming Language, Robotic Sensors.

Metrology and Measurements:

Limits, Fits & tolerances, types of gauges, comparators, Surface finish equipments, pressure, flow and strain measurement

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Manufacturing Engineering

December 7th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Manufacturing Engineering

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

MECHANICAL SCIENCE

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

Syllabus

PART- B

OR – LPP, Transportation, Assignment Problems, Inventory Control, PERT – CPM

Theory Of Metal Cutting : Cutting Tools, Geometry , Materials, Measurement of Cutting Forces, Tool Wear and Life

Plasticity And Metal Forming : Yield Criteria, 2-D Plastic flow, Fundamentals of Metal Working , Drawing, Extrusion, Forging & Rolling.

Welding Technology: Introduction, Metal Joining Process, Welding Processes:- Pressure, gas and electric, Testing and Inspection.

Industrial Robotics: Robot components, Classification, Configuration, Direct and Inverse Kinematics, Robot Programming and Sensors.

Automation In Manufacturing: Automation: Definitions, reasons, high Volume Production Systems, Computerized Manufacturing Systems and Networks

CAD/ CAM

Product Cycle, Elements of CAD/CAM system – Hardware and Software, modeling, Transformations, NC, CNC machines.

Metrology And Measurements

Limits, Fits & tolerances, types of gauges, comparators, Surface finish equipments, pressure, flow and strain measurement

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Industrial Engineering and Management

December 7th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Industrial Engineering and Management

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

Syllabus

Part – B

Work Study and Ergonomics- Productivity, Work Study, Method Study, Ergonomics.

Quality Management – Statistical Process Control, Control Charts, Inspection and Test – Sampling Plans

Industrial Management – Introduction, Management Function, Motivation and Behavior

MIS- Fundamentals, Business Application, Issues in Management Information Technology

DBMS- Introduction, Concepts and Architecture and Data Modeling

OR – LPP, Transportation, Assignment Problems, Inventory Control, PERT – CPM

Materials Management- Introduction, Purchasing, Stores: Inventory: Supply Chain Managements

CAD/ CAM

Product Cycle, Elements of CAD/CAM system – Hardware and Software, modeling, Transformations, NC, CNC, Robots Configurations and Applications, Programming Language, Robotic Sensors.

Metrology: Limits, fits, Tolerances, Gauges, Comparators, Surface Finish Measurements

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Automobile Engineering

December 7th, 2009

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

MECHANICAL SCIENCE

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Syllabus

PART – B

AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Introduction, 2 Stroke and 4 Stroke Engines, Engine Components, Carbonation , Petrol and Diesel Fuel Injection, Combustion in S.I & C.I Engines , Engine Cooling.

Automotive Electrical & Electronics: Storage Batteries , Ignition System, Starter Motor, Charging System

Vehicle Dynamics: Undamped and Damped vibrations, Forced Vibrations, Vehicle Vibrations on Human Comfort

Automotive Component Design: Power for Propulsion, Design of I.C Engine Parts and Gear Box.

Metrology And Measuremtns: Limits, Fits & tolerances, types of gauges, comparators, Surface finish equipments, pressure, flow and strain measurement

CAD/ CAM: Product Cycle, Elements of CAD/CAM system–Hardware and Software, modeling, Transformations, NC, CNC, Robots Configurations and Applications, Programming Language, Robotic Sensors.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for MBA

December 5th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for MBA

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to MBA course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

MBA SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS:

The Syllabus comprise of the following Question paper will have two parts:

PART ONE

Section A – Proficiency in English Language 25 Marks

Section B – Test of General Knowledge 25 Marks

PART TWO

Section C – Test of Reasoning & General Intelligence 25 Marks

Section D – Quantitative Analysis 25 Marks

Syllabus for MBA Entrance Test

PART – I

1. Proficiency in English Language :

(Section – A)

a. Synonyms

b. Antonyms

c. One word substitution

d. Ologies and Ographies

e. Idioms and phrases

f. Pairs expressing relationships

g. Grammar

h. Famous Books in English

Literature.

i. Sentence Correction & Vocabulary

2. General Knowledge : (Section – B)

a. Indian Business environment

b. Global environment

c. Social events

d. Cultural events

e. Economics

f. Management

g. Political events

h. Historical events

i. Current affairs

j. Sports

k. Awards

l. Personalities & Achievements

m. Science and technology

n. Humanities

PART – II

3. Test of Reasoning & General

Intelligence :( Section – C)

a. Puzzles

b. Diagrams

c. Analogy

d. Logic

e. Verbal Ability

f. Analytical Ability

g. Related Aspects

4. Quantitative Analysis: (Section – D)

a. Arithmetic

b. Data Analysis & Interpretation

c. Statistics

d. Related Quantitative Aspects

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for MCA

December 4th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for MCA

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to MCA course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

MCA SYLLABUS AND MODEL QUESTION PAPER

The question paper shall comprise of 80 questions to be answered in 2 hours time. All the

questions are of objective type with 4 choices for the answer out of which only one shall be correct, which the candidate has to mark. There shall be two parts A & B. Part – A shall consist of 60 questions of 1 mark each and Part – B shall consist of 20 questions of 2 marks each covering the full syllabus. If a question has not been attempted, no credit will be given. The syllabus shall comprise of the following broad areas:

Sl. No.                                     Subject Marks

1                                              Mathematics                                                    40

2                                              Computer Awareness                                      20

3                                              Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning         15

4                                              General Awareness                                         10

5                                              General English                                               15

Total 100

1. Mathematics

Algebra: Fundamental operations in Algebra, Expansion, Factorization, Simultaneous

Linear/Quadratic equations, Indices, Logarithms, Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic

progressions, Binomial theorem, Permutations and Combinations, Surds, Determinants,

Matrices and application to solution of simultaneous linear equations

Co-Ordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian co-ordinates, Equations of Line, Mid-point, Intersections etc., Equations of a Circle, Distance formulae, Pair of straight lines, Parabola, Ellipse and Hyperbola, Simple Geometric transformations such as Translation, Rotation, Scaling.

Vector: Position vector, Addition and Subtraction of Vectors, Scalar and Vector products.

Trigonometry: Simple identities, Trigonometric equations, Properties of triangles, Inverse function.

Probability and Statistics: Basic concept of Probability theory, Averages, Dependent and Independent events, Frequency distributions and measures of dispersions, Skewness and Kurtosis, Random variable and Distribution functions, Mathematical Expectations, Binomial, Poisson, Normal distributions, Curve fitting and Principle of Least Squares, Correlation and Regression.

2. Computer Awareness

Computer Basics: Organization of a Computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input/

Output devices, Computer memory, Back-up devices, Computer Languages, Operating

Systems.

Data Representation: Representation of Characters, Integers and Fractions, Binary and

Hexadecimal representations, Binary arithmetic: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication,

Division, Two’s complement arithmetic, Floating-point representation of numbers,

Normalized Floating-point representation.

3. Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning:

The question in this section will cover Logical reasoning, Quantitative reasoning and Visuospatial reasoning.

4. General Awareness

This section shall carry questions to test the general awareness about Business, Finance,

Industry, Transportation, Scientific inventions, Governance, Healthcare and Cultural

dimensions etc.

5. General English:

Questions on Grammar and Vocabulary.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Environmental Engineering

December 4th, 2009

Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Environmental Engineering

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

Syllabus

Environmental Chemistry, Biology and Ecology: Chemistry: Basic concepts of physical chemistry – Osmosis, Dialysis, Adsorption, Pollution Parameters – pH, COD, BOD, DO, TOC, Nitrogen, Fluoride, Sanitary Significance of Sulphate, Nitrates and Phosphates.

Microbiology: Plant kingdom, Animal kingdom, Morphology and Growth of Bacteria, Air, Water and Soil, Microbiology, Virology, Microbial Metabolism of Pesticides ad Heavy Metals.

Ecology: Ecosystem concepts, Food Chain and Food Web.  Energy Flow in Ecosystem – Lotic and Lentic Systems, Eutrophication of Lakes. Population Growth Forms, Carrying Capacity, quantitative Ecology, Concept of Ecosystem.

Environmental Fluid Mechanics And Water Resources Engineering: Fluid properties and classifications, Newton’s Law of Viscosity, Fluid Pressure and its measurements; Hydrostatics, Kinematics of Fluids, Bernoulli’s equation, Momentum equation; Flow through Pipes – Darcy’s equation, Friction factors, Pipes in Series, Parallel and equivalent pipe, minor losses; Flow measurements – Orifices, Mouthpieces, Notches, and Weirs; Flow in Open Channels – Uniform Flow, most economical sections, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump; Water Hammer in pipes, impact of Jet on Vanes, Turbines – types; Pumps – Types, working and problems; Quantitative and Qualitative Hydrologic Cycle, Precipitation and Runoff Estimation. Unit Hydrographs, Stream Flow Analysis – time series, return period, mass diagrams for computing storage capacity, stream flow measurement; Groundwater – Definitions, type of Aquifers; Well Hydraulics – Steady state, Basic equation of groundwater flow. Open and Tube wells – type. Yield estimation, drilling maintenance of borewells; Artificial recharge, water conservation and Reuse, Soil conservation, Economic aspects of water resource planning.

Water Supply and Treatment: Drinking and Industrial Water Quality Standards; Water Quantity based on various demands; Types of intakes, raising main economics, Pumps in series and parallel. Hazen William Equations, Types of reservoirs, Preventive maintenance, regional water supply system;  Physico-chemical and Bacteriological characterization of water – surface and sub-surface; Aeration, coagulation and Flocculation, Sedimentation, Filtration  – slow rapid and pressure; Hardness and colour removal; Disinfection process – Mode, rate and factors; Corrosion and corrosion control; Operation and Maintenance of water treatment system.

Wastewater and Treatment:  Quantity of Domestic Wastewater, characteristic wastewater, Disposal of  Sullage water in rural areas; Classification of Watewater Treatment Techniques – Unit operations and process; Screening, Grit Chamber, primary, sedimentation; Biological units: Suspended and fixed growth system, Aerobic and Anaerobic systems, activated sludge process, Trickling filters, RBC, Biofilter, Secondary sedimentation tank, Stabilization ponds – aerobic, facultative and Anaerobic Lagoons, Septic tanks, digesters, sludge drying beds; Industrial Wastewater Survey; Variation in Quantity and Quality of Industrial wastewater; Guidelines for discharge of Industrial Effluent on land into Muncipal Sewers and Natural water; Joint treatment, volume reduction, strength reduction, equalization neutralization and proportioning; Estimation of process kinetic parameters; Origin, characteristics and treatment of cane sugar industry, diary, distilleries and pharmaceuticals; Wastewater reuse and waste recovery from different industries.

Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management: Sources, Composition and properties of Municipal Solid Wastes, Solid Waste Generation, storage and processing at source; Landfill – Classifications, types, control of gases and leachates, preliminary design of  landfills; Separation, Transformation and recycling – size reduction, density separation; Thermal processing – combustion, pyrolysis, gasification, energy recovery; Composting – Aerobic and Anaerobic digestion and energy production; Incineration – Types, processes, heat recovery, incineration products; Definition, sources and classification of Hazardous waste; Characterization of Harardous Waste – Ignitability, Corrosivity, Reactivity, Toxicity, Quantification, Waste Minimization; Toxicology – Toxic effects, Carcinogens, Ecotoxicology, Toxicology Assessment; Physico-chemical and Biological treatment – Air stripping, Soil vapor extraction, carbon absorption, steam stripping, stabilization and solidification. Slurry phase and solid phase treatment.  Thermal methods – combustion, liquid injection; Land disposal and site remediation, monitoring of disposal sites.

Atmospheric Pollution and Control: Atmospheric structure and composition, Air pollution episodes; Sources and classification of air pollutants – Natural and anthropogenic, primary and secondary pollutants.  Properties of major air pollutants along with sources and sinks – particulate and gases, photochemical air pollutants, air pollution due to automobiles; Air pollution effects on human health and welfare, vegetation, animals, materials and structure/ monuments, visibility problem, acid rain, green house effect, Ozone depletion and heat island effect; Measurement of air pollutants – Measurement of gaseous and particulate pollutants, sample train, air pollution indices and index; Air pollution Meterology – scales, factors like heat, solar radiation, temperature, lapse rate, wind, humidity, precipitation, mixing height, pressure atmospheric stability conditions, wind velocity by profile, windrose diagram; Atmospheric dispersion of stack effects – Plume rise, effective stack height, plume rise formulations, gaussian dispersion coefficients, ground level concentration; Air pollution control equipments – setting chambers, inertial separators, cyclones, fabric filters, scrubbers, ESP. Control of gaseous pollutants – adsorption, absorption, combustion and condensation.

Transport Processes and Water Quality Assessment: Process Dynamics – Transport and Reaction Process, Material Balance, Kinetic Approach to Equilibrium; Mechanics of Mass Transport – Diffusive Mass Transport and convective Mass Transport in Molecular and Turbulent Flow Regimes; Chemical Thermodynamics – Free Energy, Entropy Formation, Effects of Ionic Strength on the value of equilibrium constant. Simultaneous reactions. Factors affecting equilibrium concentration and their temperature effects; Process Kinetics – First order reaction, parallel, reversible and enzyme reaction; Gas Absorption and Adsorption, Particle treatment, Ion exchange and electrodialysis; Groundwater Quality – Basic Differential Equation, 1-D  and 2-D approaches; Ultimate Disposal of wastewater in water bodies and on land; Wastewater disposal in rivers – effects of Oxygen demanding outfall, pipe and diffuser outfall; Wastewater disposal in Lakes – Steady state ‘DO’ analysis for completely mixed and stratified lake, nutrient loading; Wastewater disposal in estuaries – characteristics of Eastuarian flow regime; Wastewater disposal on land – application rate, leaching factor, SAR, Microbial effects on soils; Subsurface Water Quality Assessment – Impacts of point source, discharge and leachate from landfill sites.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Introduction – Rapid and comprehensive EIA, Need of EIA studies.  Baseline data.  Hierarchy in EIA, Statutory requirements of EIA; Advantages and Limitation of EIA, Step-bystep Proceudre for conducting EIA; Objective and Scope of EIA; Environmental attributes, Public participation in EIA, Environmental and Dsiaster Management Plans; Project Activities – Attribute, Activity relationships, Matrices and BEES; Impact Quantifications – Hazardous Waste Dumpsites, Sanitary Landfilling; EIA of Infrastructural  Projects – Highways, Airports, Water supply and  Sanitation, Wastewater treatment; EIA of Construction projects – Effects and Mitigation; EIA of Water Shed Development Programme (Reservoirs, Dams, Irrigation and Agricultural Activity); EIA of Power projects – Hydro, Thermal and Nuclear; EIA of Industrial Developmental Process.
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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Electrical Sciences

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka


ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

Note:-

1) Part-A  Common to E&E, E&C&TE, Instrumentation, Bio Medical & Medical Electronics & Carrying 60% weightage.

2) Part-B Syllabus is different for different disciplines & Carrying 40% weightage

3) Candidate has to answer Part – B, pertaining to their basic degree, which carries 40% weightage along with    Part – A which is common to E&E, E&C&TE, Instrumentation, Bio Medical & Medical Electronics.

PART- A Common to E&E, E&C&TE, Instrumentation

PART A

1. Engineering Mathematics:

Linear Algebra: Matrices and Determinants, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen Vectors

Calculus: Limit, Continuity and Differentiability; Partial Derivatives; Maxima and Minima ; Sequences and Series; Test for convergence; Fourier series.

Vector Calculus: Gradient; Divergence and Curl; Line; Surface and Volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.

Differential Equations: Linear and non-linear first order ODEs; Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations; Laplace transforms; PDEs – Laplace, heat and wave equations.

Probability and Statistics : Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Random variables; Poisson, normal and binomial distributions; Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; Integration of trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

2. Electric Circuits & Fields:

Network Topology : Graph of Network, concept of tree, links, tie set schedule, cutset schedule

Circuit Concepts: Source transformation, circuit analysis using loop current and node voltage methods, star-delta conversion, dual networks and concept of controlled sources. Network theorems, Resonant circuits, locus diagrams, Coupled circuits, polyphase circuits. Laplace transformations and applications, Non sinusoidal waveforms, initial conditions.

Network Functions: Network functions of one and two port networks, driving point & transfer functions, concepts of poles and zeroes.

Two-port Network: Y and Z Parameters and h –Parameters of two port networks. PR functions & Hurwitz Polynomial, Gauss’s theorem, electric field intensity and plane charges, capacitance of parallel plates and coaxial cylinders. Ampere’s and Biot-Savart’s laws, inductance of long and short solenoids.

3.  Analog & Digital Electronics:

Analog Electronics: Transistor biasing and bias stability, Class A, Class B & Class C Amplifiers, small signal h-parameter equivalent circuit of transistor. Expression for current gain, voltage gain, input impedance. RC coupled amplifier, frequency response, half power frequencies, bandwidth, factors influencing the bandwidth

RC Coupled emitter follower amplifier, current gain, voltage gain, input & output impedance, applications

FET-RC coupled Amplifier:

Power Amplifiers: Class A, Class B, push pull and Class C power amplifiers, max power output  Driving power requirements.

Feed back amplifiers & oscillators: Concept of positive & negative feed back advantages of negative feedback. Voltage & current feed back, effect of the same on performance characteristics. Condition for oscillation, Weinbridge oscillator, expression for frequency of oscillation, Crystal oscillators, voltage regulator, operational amplifiers, comparator, ZCD, precision rectifier, I to V & V to I converters, instrumentation amplifiers, square wave, triangular wave & saw tooth wave generator.

Wave shaping circuits: Clipping, Clamping, integrator & differentiator circuits.

Digital Electronics: Digital signals, Boolean constants and variables, Basic logic operations, AND. OR, NOR gates and realization or truth tables, Boolean expressions, simplification.

Number Systems & codes: Decimal, binary, octal, hexadecimal, binary coded decimal; octal, hex numbers. Excess 3 and Gray codes, binary arithmetic.

Karnaugh map method of obtaining logic expressions, maxterm, minterm realization of logic functions using basic gates & also using NAND & NOR gates. Half adder, Full Adder.

Flip- Flops: R-S flip-flop, Clocked R-S, D-FF,  JK, Master Slave JK-FF, Edge triggered flip-flops

Sequential Logic : Registers, Shift registers, asynchronous counters, synchronous counters sequential circuits. A/D and D/A converters, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers.

Semiconductor memories : RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, and EEPROMS

4. Control Systems:

Basic control system concepts, transfer function, Block Diagram reduction, signal flow graph, DC & AC scrvomotors & their TF; analogous systems F-V, F-I analogies, Time domain and frequency domain analysis.

Stability : Absolute and relative stability, RH criterion. Polar plots, phase cross over & gain cross over frequencies.

Bode plots, phase plot and gain plot, determination of gain and phase margins Nyquist stability criterion: Principle of mapping of Nyquist path, gain margin, phase margin. Nyquist stability criterion. Root locus.

State space technique, state variables, state model of linear systems, solution of state equation, state transition matrix.

5.   Microprocessors:

8085 architecture, Instruction set, Addressing modes, Timing Diagram.

Programming : Main and subroutine programs, Conditional call and return, counter and delay subroutines

Interrupts : Vector interrupts, interrupts routines, Restart instructions.

Memory & I/O Interfacing : Memory map and I/O map methods & interfacing devices, 8255 (PPI),  8253(PIT), 8259(PIC).  Architecture and Instructions of 8 bit micro controller.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Instrumentation Technology

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

INSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY

Syllabus

PART – B

1.  Measurement Basics and Metrology: Static and dynamic characteristics of measurement systems. Standards and calibration. Error and uncertainty analysis, statistical analysis of data and curve fitting. Linear and angular measurements; Measurement of straightness, flatness, roundness and roughness.

2. Transducers, Mechanical Measurements and industrial instrumentation: Transducers–elastics, resistive, inductive, capacitive, thermo-electric, piezoelectric, photoelectric, electro-mechanical, electro-chemical, and ultrasonic. Measurement of displacement, velocity (linear and rotational), acceleration, shock, vibration, force, torque, power, strain, stress, pressure, flow, temperature, humidity, viscosity and density, energy storing elements, suspension systems and dampers.

3. Advanced control Systems: Describing function analysis. Introduction to Z Transforms, digital controllers, Design and implementation. Optimal and adaptive control system.

4. Computers in process Control : Process definition feedback control, P/D control, multivariable control, feed forward control, real time programming modeling and simulation from plant automation, industrial control applications, Programmable controllers, Design of sampled data control systems.

5. Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation: Principles of spectrometry, UV, visible, IR mass spectrometry, X-ray methods; Nuclear radiation measurements, gas, solid and semi conductor lasers and their characteristics, interferometers, basics of fibre optics, transducers in biomedical applications cardiovascular system measurements, instrumentation for clinical laboratory.

6. Signals and Systems, DSP :Types of Signals and systems, properties of systems, concolution, correlation, Fourier series and transforms  (Discrete Time), Z-transform, DFT and FFT, windowing techniques, analog and digital filter design, IIR, FIR filter design, finite word length effect.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Electronics & Communication Engineering

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

Syllabus & Model Question paper

ii) ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING / TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

PART –B

1. VLSI Design and Embedded Systems: Micro-electronics, MOS and Bi-CMOS circuit design, scaling, sub-system  design and layout, testability, Embedded micro-controller, CISC & RISC architecture.

2. Signals and Systems, DSP: Types of Signals and Systems, properties of systems, convolution, correlation, Fourier series and transforms (Discrete Time), Z-transform, DFT and FFT, windowing techniques, analog and digital filter design, IIR, FIR filter design, finite word length effect.

3. Analog and Digital Communication and Networking: AM, FM, PM, digital communication – sampling, digital coding of analog wave forms, ISI, digital modulation techniques – PSK, BPSK, QPSK, MSK, spread spectrum. ISO / OSI model, TCP/IP model, internetworking.

4. Antennas and Micro Waves: Transmission lines, Characteristic impedance, impedance transformation, smith chart, impedance matching, Wave guides, modes in rectangular guides, boundary conditions, cutoff frequencies, dispersion relation.; Antennas: Dipole antennas, antenna arrays, radiation pattern, reciprocity theorem, antenna gain; Passive and active microwave devices, microwave measurement, Radar systems, Radio telemetry.

5.Power Electronics: Diodes, transistors, amplifiers, voltage regulators and power supplies, characteristics of DIAC, TRIAC, MOSFET, IGBT, Thyristors and its control circuits, control rectifiers, commutation techniques, AC voltage controller, DC choppers, close loop control of DC drives.

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Karnataka PGCET Exam Syllabus for Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Post Graduate Common Entrance Test – 2009

(PGCET – 2009) for admission to M.E/M.Tech/M.Arch course in Karnataka

Visvesvaraya Technological University

“Jnana Sangma”‘  Machhe, Belgaum 590 014

Karnataka

ELECTRICAL SCIENCES

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

Syllabus

Part – B

1.   DC & AC Machines: Principle of operation, emf equation of DC Machine, constructional features, classification,      generator action, voltage regulation, motor action, characteristics, applications, efficiency, testing of DC machines, starting of DC motors.  Principle of operation and constructional features of Induction motor, equivalent circuit, circle diagram of IM, torque equation, starting of IM, speed control, application of single phase IM.

Transformers : single phase & 3 phase transformer, principle of operation, equivalent  circuit, vector diagram,   efficiency & regulation.  Polarity test, OC & SC tests. Predetermination of efficiency & regulation.  Power & distribution transformers. All day efficiency, Sumpner’s Test.; 3 Phase transformer connections: 3 phase to 6 Phase, Scott connection & open delta, Harmonics.

Auto transformers: construction, application, 3ph autotransformer; Construction & operation of cylindrical rotor & salient pole synchronous generators, Emf Equation harmonics & their minimization; Armature reaction, regulation by emf method, mmf method & ZPF Methods.  two reaction theory for salient pole machine. Determination of Xd & Xq from slip Test, synchronization, synchronizing with Infinite bus, parallel operation of two alternators, operation on infinite bus, load sharing, effect of change in excitation. Power  angle, equation of power in terms of power angle.

Synchronous Motor : Principle of operation, V & Inverted V curves, Synchronous Motor as Synchronous  Condenser for pf Improvement, Method of starting, Torque & Torque Angle.

2. Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution: Hydal, Thermal & Nuclear power plants, plant factors, terminologies connected with the above plants, Power plant Economics, major equipment in power station, power factor improvement, Substations.  MVA calculation, current limiting rectors, Typical transmission & distribution schemes, over head transmission lines. Line parameters:  calculation of resistance, inductance & capacitance.  Short medium & Long transmission Lines. HVDC Transmission concepts; Insulators: Types, potential distribution in suspension insulators, string efficiency, testing of insulators; Underground cables – types, material used, grading of cables, charging current, testing of cables; AC Distribution system: radial & ring main systems. Switch gear and Protection:  Fuses, Circuit breakers, switches, relays, protection schemes.

3. Power Electronics: Power semiconductor devices -  power diodes, power transistors, power MOSFET, IGBT, their switching characteristics, merits & demerits, their typical applications; Thyristsor -  Two – transistor analogy, static & dynamic characteristics- turn on & turn off characteristics, gate characteristics.  Triggering schemes, snubber circuits, Over current & Over voltage protection; Commutation: Line & forced commutation.

4. Power System Analysis & Computer Methods In Power Systems: Representation of power system components: Single line diagrams, per unit concept.  Symmetrical 3 phase faults: short circuit currents and selection of circuit breaker; Symmetrical components: Resolution of unbalanced voltages & currents into their symmetrical components. Power in terms of symmetrical components, Positive, negative & Zero sequence networks of power systems; Power systems Stability: Steady state and transient stability. Swing equation, equal-area criteria & its application; Load flow studies, Solution of lord flow studies by Gauss Sidal, N.R. method & fast decoupled method, economic operation of power system.

5. Classification of Electric drives heating & power rating of motors, Industrial drives, and electric traction.

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