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GATE syllabus for MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

by ASHOK chakravarthy DADDALA

Engineering Mathematics

  1. Linear Algebra: Algebra of matrices, system of linear equations, eigen values and eigen vectors

  2. Calculus: Taylor series, fourier series, partial derivatives, total derivatives, definite and improper integrals, mmultiple integrals

  3. Vector Calculus: Gradient, divergence and curl, line and surface integrals, Green, Gauss, and Stokes theorem

  4. Differential Equations: Linear ODE's, First order non-linear ODE's, initial and boundary value problems, Laplace Transform, PDE's-laplace, wave and diffusion equations.

  5. Numerical methods: Solution of system of linear equations, interpolation, numerical integration, newton-raphson method, runge-kutta method.

  6. Probability and statics: Gaussian, Weibul distribution and their properties, method of least squares , regrassion analysis, analysis of variance.

APPLIED MECHANICS AND DESIGN

  1. Engineering Mechanics: Equivalent force systems, free-body concepts, equations of equilibrium, trusses and frames, virtual work and minimum potential energy. Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, impulse and momentum , energy methods, central force motion.

  2. Strength of Materials: Stress and strainm, Elastic constants, stress-strain relationship, Mohr's circle, deflection of beams, bending and shear stress, shear force and bending moment diagrams, torsion of circular shafts, thin thick cylinders, Eulers theory of columns, strain energy methods, thermal stress.

  3. Theory of machines: Analysis of plane mechanisms, dynamic analysis of slider-crank mechanism, planer cams and followers, grear tooth profiles, kinematics and design of gears, governors and flywheels, balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses.

  4. Vibrations: Free and forced vibrations of single degree freedom systems, effect of damping, vibration isolation, resonance, critical speed shafts.

  5. Design of Machine Elements: Desing for statics and dynamic loading, fatigue strength, failure theories, design of bolted, riveted and welded joints, design of shafts and keys, design of spur gears, brakes and clutches, rolling and sliding contact bearings , belt, ropes and chain drives.

THERMAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

  1. Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics, manumetry, buoyancy, control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, fluid acceleration, differential equation of contunuity and momentum. Bernouli's equation. Viscous flow of incompressible fluids; boudary layer, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc.

  2. Turbo machines: Velocity triangles Euler's equation, specific speed, Pelton wheel, centrifugal pump, Francis and Kaplan turbines.

  3. Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer, one dimentional heat conduction, resistance concept, electrical analogy, unsteady heat conduction, fins, dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat layer, effect of turbulence, radiative heat transfer, black and grey sufaces shape factors, networ analysis, heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods.

  4. Thermodynamics: Zeroth, fact and second laws of thermodynamics, themodynamic system and processes, irreversibility and availability, behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of pure substances, calculation of work and heat in ideal processes. Analysis of thermodynamics cycles related to energy conversion. Carnot, Rankine, Otto, Diesel, Brayton and Vapour compression cycle.
  5. Steam engineering: Steam generators, Steam engines, steam turbines-impulse and reaction, velocity diagrams, compounding, reheat factor.

  6. I.C. Engines: Requirements and suitability of fuels in IC engines, fuel ratings, fuel- air mixture requirements, normal combustion in SI and CI engines, engine performance calculations, componenets of gas turbine.

  7. Reciprocating Air Compressor: Isothermal, adiabatic and polytropic compression, staging the compression process, intercooling and aftercooling, minimum work requirement, volumentric efficiency. Centrifugal and aial flow compressors.

  8. Refrigeration and air-conditioning: Refrigerant compressros, expansion devices, condensers and evaporators, properties of moist air, psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes.

MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

  1. Engineering meterials: Structure and properties of engineering materials and their applications, heat treatment.

  2. Metal casting: Casting processes- pattern making, moulds and cores, solidification, design of casting, casting defects.

  3. Metal working: Stress-strain diagrams for ductile and brittle material, plastic deformation, machanisms, fundamentals of hot and cold working processes-forging, extrusion, wire drawing, hseet metal working, punching, blanking, bending, deep drawing, coining and spinning.

  4. Machining Processes and Machine Tool Operation: Mechanics of metal cutting, single and multipoint cutting tools, geometry and machining aspects, tool life, machinability, economics of machining, non- traditional machining processes.

  5. Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances, linear and angular measurements, comparators, gauge design interferometry,form and finish measurement, measurement of screw threads, alignment and testing methods.

  6. Tool Engineering: Principles of work holding, design of jigs and fixtures, design of press working tools.

  7. Manufacturing Analysis: Part-print analysis, tolerance analysis in manufactureing and assembly, time and cost analysis.

  8. Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD, CAM , Group technology.

  9. Work Study: Method study, work measurement time study, work sampling, job evaluation, merit rating.

  10. Production planning and control: Forecating models, aggregate production planning, master scheduling, materials requierments planning.

  11. Inventory control: Deterministic and probabilistic models, safety stock inventory control systems.

  12. Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment, network flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

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    cravindra
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    cravindraTue, 02 Apr 2013 17:38:44 -0000

    sir i am studying in 4 sem mech. engg. please send the information about the book used as referance with writter name.

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    tulsi_purohit
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    tulsi_purohitWed, 20 Mar 2013 16:18:20 -0000

    sir, what is the qualification marks of GATE exame approximately !

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    c obulesuTue, 19 Mar 2013 11:59:23 -0000

    very nice curricullam for gate so it imprise to me

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    isha31
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    isha31Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:56:33 -0000

    is this syllabus for GATE for ME. i could see no topics of electrical and electronics here. though every semester, we get a subject of electri. my branch is MPAE.
    so, do i need to study those topics just to clear my btech and not for GATE?

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    akshay anandWed, 13 Mar 2013 18:03:49 -0000

    sir,
    i am studying at b.tech 3rd year in mechanical branch
    i am prepare for gatr & IES
    so,
    plese send me referebce books name with writter & syllabus

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    gatematerial1234Sat, 09 Mar 2013 13:24:56 -0000

    i am selling materials of BRILLIANT TUTORIALS AND GATEFORUM.excellent quality photostat/xerox at a reasonable cost.anyone interested mail me at
    gatematerial1234@gmail.com

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    captain cool
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    captain coolFri, 08 Mar 2013 17:43:44 -0000

    I am a final year mechanical engg student. wt wil b d gate cut off mark
    s..?

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    sudhanshu_bhusan
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    sudhanshu_bhusanSun, 03 Feb 2013 06:50:54 -0000
    sir,

    i m student of yr ME. sir kindly
    send me the syllabus and all the
    important details and materials for the
    preparation for gate exam.
    .Thankyou sir

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    naveenrobin
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    naveenrobinFri, 01 Feb 2013 11:24:10 -0000

    pls send the gate syllabus for my above email id sir.

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    ashadeepa
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    ashadeepaThu, 31 Jan 2013 05:43:05 -0000

    Sir;
    I m a 4th yr ME student. sir kindly send me the syllabus and all the important details for the preparation for gate.my email id is ashadeepa.padhi6@gmail.com.Thankyou sir

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    mohan jangid
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    mohan jangidFri, 25 Jan 2013 19:38:00 -0000

    sir, can you send me syallbus for mech in gate exam

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    harish-bvnTue, 08 Jan 2013 13:30:21 -0000

    hello sir,
    iam doing 2nd b-tech mechanical…could i know when i can write competitive exams like gate,toefl etc….???

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    papai848Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:31:51 -0000

    sir,
    i would like to know which topic do come the most……..

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    case98
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    case98Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:15:34 -0000

    wtf,,,,in syllabus…lots…of spealing….mistake………….

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    Vikash jat
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    Vikash jatSun, 16 Dec 2012 19:34:42 -0000

    Sir,i am mechanical student and i just want to know that how much score will be needed approximately in gate exam, to get the admission in IIT??

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    mechanizer
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    mechanizerWed, 12 Dec 2012 15:30:17 -0000

    sir plz give me a syllabus of gate in mechanical

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    shekhar1703
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    shekhar1703Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:26:55 -0000

    sir please give me the syllabus for gate in mechanical engineering

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    himanshusharma8592
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    himanshusharma8592Sat, 27 Oct 2012 07:12:53 -0000

    respected sir,
    i m student of 3rd yr ME. sir kindly send me the syllabus and all the important details for the preparation for gate.Thankyou sir

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    karthikeyan_61129
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    karthikeyan_61129Sun, 14 Oct 2012 12:51:50 -0000

    sir,i am studying 3rd year mechanical engineering .i like to write gate exam in 4th year .so please send me a gate exam syllabus and previous question paper.

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    NaveennanisiriSun, 24 Feb 2013 03:06:14 -0000

    Respected sir,
    i am a student of 2nd yr mech.sir kindly send me the syllabus and all the important informatiom for the preperation for gate
    thanking you sir.

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    HOshrivastavaThu, 11 Oct 2012 12:37:18 -0000

    respected sir,
    i am a student of B.E.3rd sem M.E. branch
    i want to start my gate preparation,
    kindly send me all details about GATE exam,syllabus and adout best books for preparation.

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    msirsan
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    msirsanThu, 04 Oct 2012 17:58:29 -0000

    sir/madam i want syllabus of gate for civil engg. And detail of what books are refferd plz send me …

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    BATHULAKISHORE9
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    b.kishore kumarTue, 02 Oct 2012 11:02:05 -0000

    hellosir,
    plz send the syllabus copy of the mechanical branch
    my email id is ;bathulakishore9@gmail.com

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    piyusharyan2503
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    piyusharyan2503Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:05:24 -0000

    hi, am a 3rd sem M.E student, can anyone give me the besic idea about gate prepration.

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    Govind122421
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    Govind122421Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:09:26 -0000

    Sir, please kindly send me the syllabus copy of the gate exam

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    akshu_mekhiaWed, 12 Sep 2012 14:11:18 -0000

    sir/madam i am a student of b.tech 3year course i am doing my b.tech after doing 12 th. Plz tell me i am eligible for gate or not…reply me as soon as possible. If i eligible send me syllabus of mechanical gate.

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    ajitraoTue, 04 Sep 2012 14:55:20 -0000

    sir/madam i am a student of b.tech 3year course i am doing my b.tech after doing 3year diploma. Plz tell me i am eligible for gate or not…reply me as soon as possible. If i eligible send me syllabus of mechanical gate.

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    jgreen pankaj
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    jgreen pankajSun, 19 Aug 2012 11:11:01 -0000

    kindly send me the syllabus for gate at my acc. pk42526@gmail.com

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    prbsSat, 11 Aug 2012 05:55:10 -0000

    please send me gate syllabus of mechanical branch..

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    kgeenTue, 24 Jul 2012 13:36:37 -0000

    hello sir,
    i am mechanical student 3rd years
    given suggestion how wiil prepare gate exmamination.so i need gate syllabus

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    Tarunpal SinghSun, 22 Jul 2012 12:39:42 -0000

    can ny buddy temme if GATE score r valid for 2yrs till now or it isn't?

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