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Kultur Dokumente
Instructions: There will be two sections in the written test having 50% weightage in marks in each
sections. In section-A, general engineering based questions will be asked, which is compulsory. The
section-B will have four sub-sections: B-1 (Applied Mechanics), B-2 (Materials Sc. & Engg.), B-3
(Fluids Engg.) and B-4 (Bio-medical Engg.). The candidates have to attempt any one sub-section
under section-B.
Section-A: General Engineering and Aptitude test.
Section- B1 (Applied Mechanics): Mechanics of undeformable solids- Statics, Kinematics and
Kinetics of rigid bodies, Mechanics of deformable solids- Analysis of stress and strain under various
types of loading like bending, shearing and torsion, Transformation of bi-axial stresses and strains,
Analysis of columns, Pressure vessels, Failure theories, Elementary knowledge of Finite element
method (FEM), Mechanical vibrations.
Section- B2 (Material Science and Engineering): Mechanical behaviour and characterization of
materials- Elasticity, Plasticity, Viscoelasticity, Viscoplasticity, Fracture, Fatigue, Creep, Materials
Sc. & Engg., Physical Metallurgy, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of materials, Micro and macro
mechanics of Composite materials, Smart materials and systems, MEMS and Bio-MEMS.
Section-B3 (Fluids Engineering): Properties of Fluids, Fluid Statics, Fluid Kinematics, Potential
flow, Fluid Dynamics, Laminar and Turbulent flows, Boundary layer theory, Pipe flow, Open channel
flow, Dimensional analysis, Fluid flow measurement, Hydraulic Pumps and Turbines.
Section-B4 (Biomedical Engineering): Biomechanics- Mechanics of elbow, shoulder, spinal
column, hip, kneee and ankle, Mechanical properties of biological tissues, Biomaterials, Biomedical
instrumentation, Basics of human anatomy and physiology, MEMS & Bio-MEMS.
Department of Biotechnology
For Both M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes
Process Calculations and Thermodynamics: Laws of conservation of mass and energy; use
of tie omponents; recycle, bypass and purge calculations; degree of freedom analysis. First
and Second laws of thermodynamics. First law application to close and open systems.
Second law and Entropy Thermodynamic properties of pure substances: equation of state and
departure function, properties of mixtures: partial molar properties, fugacity, excess
properties and activity coefficients; phase equilibria: predicting VLE of systems; chemical
reaction equilibria.
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Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations: Fluid statics, Newtonian and nonNewtonian fluids, Bernoulli equation, Macroscopic friction factors, energy balance,
dimensional analysis, shell balances, flow through pipeline systems, flow meters, pumps and
compressors, packed and fluidized beds, elementary boundary layer theory, size reduction
and size separation; free and hindered settling; centrifuge and cyclones; thickening and
classification, filtration, mixing and agitation; conveying of solids.
Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection and radiation, heat transfer coefficients, steady and
unsteady heat conduction, boiling, condensation and evaporation; types of heat exchangers
and evaporators and their design.
Mass Transfer: Fick's laws, molecular diffusion in fluids, mass transfer coefficients, film,
penetration and surface renewal theories; momentum, heat and mass transfer analogies;
stagewise and continuous contacting and stage efficiencies; HTU & NTU concepts design
and operation of equipment for distillation, absorption, leaching, liquid-liquid extraction,
drying, humidification, dehumidification and adsorption.
Chemical Reaction Engineering: Theories of reaction rates; kinetics of homogeneous
reactions, interpretation of kinetic data, single and multiple reactions in ideal reactors, nonideal reactors; residence time distribution, single parameter model; non-isothermal reactors;
kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions; diffusion effects in catalysis.
Instrumentation and Process Control: Measurement of process variables; sensors,
transducers and their dynamics, transfer functions and dynamic responses of simple systems,
process reaction curve, controller modes (P, PI, and PID); control valves; analysis of closed
loop systems including stability, frequency response and controller tuning, cascade, feed
forward control.
Plant Design and Economics: Process design and sizing of chemical engineering equipment
such as compressors, heat exchangers, multistage contactors; principles of process economics
and cost estimation including total annualized cost, cost indexes, rate of return, payback
period, discounted cash flow, optimization in design.
Chemical Technology: Inorganic chemical industries; sulfuric acid, NaOH, fertilizers
(Ammonia, Urea, SSP and TSP); natural products industries (Pulp and Paper, Sugar, Oil, and
Fats); petroleum refining and petrochemicals; polymerization industries; polyethylene,
polypropylene, PVC and polyester synthetic fibers.
Department of Chemistry
For Ph.D. programme
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GIS Cell
For Both M.Tech. and Ph.D. programmes
GIS and spatial data: Basic concepts, data acquisition, data editing, map reference systems, spatial
data standards, query processing, spatial analysis, interpolation techniques, digital terrain modelling,
spatial decision support systems, GIS software, Web GIS, basic concepts of surveying and
cartography.
Basic concepts of remote sensing, visual interpretation, remote sensing satellites, sensors and orbital
characteristics, image statistics, image rectification and restoration, image enhancement, image
classification, land use and land cover classification, fundamentals of thermal remote sensing,
hyperspectral remote sensing and photogrammetry.
GNSS: Basic concepts, GPS signal structure, receiver and error, surveying using GPS, GPS preprocessing, different GPS surveying techniques, other GNSS, basic concepts of LiDAR.
Department of Mathematics
For Ph.D. programme (Updated on 16-4-2016)
Real Analysis
Definition and Existence of Integral, Properties of Integral, Integration and Differentiation,
Integration of Vector-valued functions Linear transformation, Differentiation, The contraction
principal, The inverse Function Theorem, The Implicit Function Theorem, Derivative of Higher
orders, Langrages Multiplier Method. Set functions, Measurable Sets, Construction of Lebesgue
Measure, Measure Spaces, Measurable Funcitons, Simple Functions, Lebesgue Integration,
Lebesgues Monotone Convergence Theorem, Fatous theorem, Lebesgue Dominated Convergence
Theorem.
Complex Analysis
Complex Integration, Cauchy-Goursat Theorem, Cauchys integral formula, higher order derivatives,
Moreras Theorem, Cauchys inequality and Liouvilles theorem. The fundamental theorem of
algebra, Taylors theorem, Maximum modulus principles, Schwarz lemma, Weierstrass Theorem,
Taylor series, Laurents series, Zeroes and poles, isolated singularities. Residues, Cauchys residues
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theorem, evaluation of integrals, branches of many valued functions with special reference to arg z,
log z and za . Meromorphic functions, The argument principle, Rouches theorem, inverse function
theorem. Bilinear transformations, their properties and classifications, definition and examples of
conformal mappings, conformal mapping of polygons. Spaces of analytic functions, Hurwitzs
theorem, Montels theorem, Riemann Mapping theorem. Uniform convergence of sequences and
series. Taylor and Laurent series. Isolated singularities and residues, Evaluation of real integrals,
analytic continuation.
Probability Theory
Axiomatic definition, Properties. Conditional probability, Bayes rule and independence of events.
Random variables, Distribution function, Probability mass and density functions, Expectation,
Moments, Moment generating function, Chebyshevs inequality
Algebra
An overview of Groups, Rings and Fields, group action, Sylows theorem, Principal Ideal Domains,
Euclidean domains, Polynomial Rings. Field extensions, finite extensions, algebraic extensions,
irreducible polynomial of an algebraic element, splitting fields and their uniqueness, Finite fields their
existence and characterization, extensions and subfields of finite fields. Construction and
representation of finite fields using polynomials over Z_p.
Modules, Short exact sequence,
Projective Modules. Linear Operators on Finite Dimensional Vector Spaces, Eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, Annihilating polynomials, Invariant subspaces, Direct Sum Decomposition, Invariant
direct sums, Primary Decomposition. Cyclic subspaces, Annihilators, Cyclic Decomposition, Rational
Canonical Form, Jordan Canonical Form, Computation of Invariant Factors. Polynomials and Affine
spaces, Affine Varieties, Parametrization, Monomial Orders, Division Algorithm in several variables,
Monomial Ideals and Dicksons lemma, Hilbert basis Theorem, Hilberts Nullstellensatz, Radical
Ideals and Varieties, Operations on Ideals, Irreducible Varieties and Irreducible Decompositions.
Groebner Bases, Properties, Buchbergers Algorithm, Applications, Solving systems of Polynomial
equations, Elimination and Extensions, Implicitization, Unique Factorization and Resultants,
Extension Theorems
Principles of Numerical Computations
Errors in polynomial interpolation, Finite differences, Symbolic relations and separation of variables,
Newton, Lagrange, Stirling, Bessel and Everetts interpolating polynomials, Spline interpolation.
Curve Fitting, B-spline and Approximation: Linear and non-linear curve fitting by least squares
method, Cubic spline fitting, Representation of B-splines, Approximations of functions, Chebychev
Polynomials, Economization of power series. Numerical differentiation by interpolating polynomials
and error analysis, Numerical integration by Trapezoidal and Simpsons rule, Cubic spline method,
Romberg integration
Taylor series method, Modified Euler method, Runge-Kutta methods,
Predictors-corrector methods, Cubic spline method, Boundary value problems, Stability and
Convergence criteria, Error analysis. Classification of partial differential equations of second order,
Numerical Solution of elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic partial differential equations- specially
Laplace, Poisson, heat conduction and wave equations by finite difference and cubic spline methods.
Differential Geometry and Tensor Analysis
Curves in space, Curvature of plane curves, arc length and line integrals, Graphs and level sets of
functions on Euclidean spaces, vector fields, integral curves of vector fields, tangent, normal,
binormal, tangent spaces, Helix. Surfaces in Euclidean spaces, vector fields on surfaces, orientation,
Gauss map. Surface theory: Fundamental forms, Curvature of curves in surface, Curves on a surface:
Principle directions, lines of curvature, conjugate curves, asymptotic lines, isometric lines Geodesics.
Space of N-dimensions, second order tensors, Higher order tensors, Tensor algebraic operations,
Eigen value and eigen vectors of tensors, symmetric tensors, skew symmetric tensors, orthogonal
tensors, Quotient law, relative tensor, Metric tensors directions for a symmetric covariant tensor,
Permutations symbols and tensors, Christoffel symbols and covariant differentiation Ricci theorem,
Curl, divergence gradient Intrinsic derivative,
Fuzzy Theory
Fuzzy Sets versus Crisp Sets, Fuzzy Set Operations, Properties Of Fuzzy Sets, Fuzzification
Techniques, Alpha Cuts. Fuzzy Relations On Sets And Fuzzy Sets, Compositions Of Fuzzy Relations,
Properties Of The Min-Max Composition. Fuzzy Functions On Fuzzy Sets, Extrema of Fuzzy
Functions, Integration Of Fuzzy Functions. Approximate Reasoning, Fuzzy Tautologies,
Contradictions, Equivalence, and Logical Proofs, Other Forms of the Implication Operation, Other
Forms of the Composition Operation. Fuzzy Set and Expert Systems, Introduction to Expert Systems
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Fluid Dynamics
Classification of Fluids, Fluid Properties, Lagrangian and Eulerian Methods of Fluid Motion. Stream
Lines, Path Lines and Streak Lines, Velocity Potential, Vorticity, Irrotational and rotational motions.
Stresses and Strains: Stress components in a real fluid. Transformation of Stress Components, Rate of
Strain, Transformation of Rate of Strain, Relations between stress and rate of strain. Fundamental
Equations of Fluid Flows: Equation of Continuity, Navier-Stokes EquationsConservation of
Momentum, Equation of Energy, Fundamental Equations in Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates.
Dynamic Similarity and Dimensional Analysis: Types of Similarity, Non-Dimensionalizing of Basic
Equations of Fluid Flow, Non-Dimensional Parameters, Dimensional Analysis and Buckingham Pi
Theorem. Boundary Layer Theory: Properties Navier-Stokes Equations - Boundary Layer Concepts,
Boundary Layer Equations in Two-Dimensional Flow, Boundary Layer Along a Flat Plate, Blasius
Solution, Boundary Layer on a Surface with Pressure Gradient, Karman's Integral Relation. Gas
Dynamics: Wave Motion in a Gas, Speed of Sound, Equation of Motion of a Gas, Subsonic, Sonic
and Supersonic flows of a gas, Isentropic gas flows. Flow through nozzle. Shock formation. Normal
and Oblique Shock Waves.
Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations
Review of First order and Second order ODE, Greens Function, Series Solutions, Special Functions
(Hyper Geometric, Legendre and Bessels Function) First order P.D.E.: Curves and Surfaces, Genesis
of First order P.D.E., Classification of Integrals, Linear Equations of the First order, Pfaffian
Differential equations, Compatible Systems, Charpits Method, Jacobis Method, Characteristic
Method, Integral Surfaces Through a Given Curve, Quasi-Linear Equations, Non-Linear First Order
P.D.E. Second order P.D.E. : Genesis of Second order P.D.E., Classification of second order PDE.
One dimensional Wave Equation, Vibrations of an Infinite String, Vibrations of a Semi-Infinite
String, Vibrations of a String of Finite length, Riemann Method.
Graph Theory
Fundamental concepts of graphs and digraphs, Tree and their properties, Binary tree, Spanning tree,
connectivity, optimal graph traversals. Planarity of Graphs, Drawing graphs and maps, Graph
colouring- colouring maps and planar graphs, colouring vertices, colouring edges, list colouring,
Perfect
graphs,
Extremal
graph
theory-subgraphs,
minors,
hadwigersconjucture,
szemeredisregularity lemma.
Operation Research
Nature and Scope of operations research. Linear Programming: Mathematical formulation of the
problem, Graphical Solution methods, Mathematical solution of linear programming problem, Matrix
formulation of general linear programming Problem. Construction and solution of these Models, the
transportation problem, matrix form of transportation problem, Initial basic feasible solution,
Transportation algorithm, Degeneracy in transportation Problem, Replacement problem, Assignment
problem- Hungarian Method. Introduction, Two persons zero sum games, The maxmin and minimax
principles. Graphical Solution: Reduction of game problem to LPP.
General Awareness and Mental Ability.
Department of Physics
For Ph.D. programme
General Management: Basic Principles of Management; verbal and written communication channels
and barriers to communication. Law of Demand; national income and measurement; inflation;
business cycles; Group Dynamics and Behaviour; Motivation: Concepts and Application; Leadership;
Theories & Approaches; Management of Change.
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Quantitative and Research Aptitude: Linear programming: simplex method, principle of duality;
transportation models, queuing theory, game theory; Simulation: models, event type simulation.
Research Types; Research Process; Research Design; Sampling; Measurement Scales; Hypothesis
Testing and formulation.
Finance: Nature and Scope of Financial Management. Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash-Flow
Statement, Ratio Analysis; Capital Markets and Financial Derivatives: Market Operations,
Commodity Derivatives; Banking, Insurance, Merchant Banking, Depository Services; International
Financial Management: Balance of Payments, FDI and FII, Foreign Exchange theories and risk
management; Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management.
Marketing: Core concepts; market segmentation; marketing mix and product life cycle. Advertising
Management: Attention and Comprehension; Media Planning and Strategies, Advertising
Effectiveness; Brand Management: Brand Equity Conceptualization, Brand Identity and Positioning,
Individual and Group Determinants of Consumer Behaviour, Reference group, Opinion Leadership;
Digital Marketing and Social Networking; Marketing of Services; Social Marketing.
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship: Environment scanning: PEST analysis, SWOT
analysis, Resource based view of firm, Balance score card method, Generic strategies, corporate level
and business level strategies, corporate governance, Strategic Alliances, Joint ventures, Mergers,
Acquisitions and Restructuring; Theories of Entrepreneurships, types of entrepreneurship, MSMEs,
Intellectual Property Rights, Invention and innovation; Social entrepreneurship.
Information Systems: Application of Computers; Database Management; Computer Network;
Multimedia, Role of Information in Decision making; Developing MIS; Information Systems of
Functional Areas; ERP System; E-CRM System; E-Business; Information Security Management;
Knowledge Management, Web security, IT Enabled Services, BPO, Mobile Commerce and Pervasive
Computing; Overview of E-Government.
Human Resource: Selection; Job analysis; Job design; Job description; Recruitment; Performance
appraisal; Compensation; Training & Development; HR metrics; Absenteeism; Employee turnover;
Ethnocentric vs. polycentric views of expatriation, Loyalty and commitment; Trade Unions; Industrial
Disputes; Collective Bargaining; Industrial Discipline; Outsourcing Decisions; Models of Career
Development; Strategic HR Practices.
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