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— Mechanical Engineering (ME) —

Mechanical Engineering (ME) is the most preferred stream among the engineering students and GATE Aspirants. Candidate qualifying for GATE Exam 2021/2022 in Mechanical Engineering stream, can secure an admission in IITs/IISc and explore career opportunity in PSU Jobs. Aspirants of Gate Mechanical i.e. those who are appearing for GATE 2021 Mechanical Engineering Exam, are required to understand syllabus thoroughly before starting preparation.

 

Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra

  • Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

Calculus

  • Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and
    improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total derivative, Taylor series (in one and two variables), maxima and minima, Fourier series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector identities, directional derivatives, line, surface and volume integrals, applications of Gauss, Stokes and Green’s theorems.
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Differential equations

  • First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equation;
    initial and boundary value problems; Laplace transforms; solutions of heat, wave and Laplace’s equations.
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Complex variables

  • Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.

Probability and Statistics

  • Definitions of probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability; mean, median, mode and standard deviation; random variables, binomial,
    Poisson and normal distributions.
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Numerical Methods

  • Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules; single and multi-step
    methods for differential equations.
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Applied Mechanics and Design

Engineering Mechanics

  • Free-body diagrams and equilibrium; friction and its applications including rolling friction, belt-pulley, brakes, clutches, screw jack, wedge,
    vehicles, etc.; trusses and frames; virtual work; kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion; impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations; Lagrange’s equation.
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Mechanics of Materials

  • Stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson’s ratio; Mohr’s circle for plane stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear force and bending
    moment diagrams; bending and shear stresses; concept of shear centre; deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Euler’s theory of columns; energy methods; thermal stresses; strain gauges and rosettes; testing of materials with universal testing machine; testing of hardness and impact strength.
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Theory of Machines

  • Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms; dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear trains; flywheels
    and governors; balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses; gyroscope.
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Vibrations

  • Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping; vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts.

Machine 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, gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, springs.

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

Fluid Mechanics

  • Fluid properties; fluid statics, forces on submerged bodies, stability of floating bodies; control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy; fluid
    acceleration; differential equations of continuity and momentum; Bernoulli’s equation; dimensional analysis; viscous flow of incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent flow, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends and fittings; basics of compressible fluid flow.
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Heat-Transfer

  • Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept and electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins; unsteady heat
    conduction, lumped parameter system, Heisler’s charts; thermal boundary layer, dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat transfer, heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates and through pipes, effect of turbulence; heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods; radiative heat transfer, Stefan- Boltzmann law, Wien’s displacement law, black and grey surfaces, view factors, radiation network analysis.
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Thermodynamics

  • Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of pure substances, behaviour of ideal and real gases; zeroth and first laws of
    thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in various processes; second law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and tables, availability and irreversibility; thermodynamic relations.
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Applications

  • Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors; vapour and gas power cycles, concepts of regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines: Air-standard Otto, Diesel and dual cycles.

Refrigeration and air-conditioning

  • Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles; properties of moist air, psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes. Turbomachinery: Impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams, Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines; steam and gas turbines.

Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

  • Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools; additive manufacturing.

Casting, Forming and Joining Processes

  • Different types of castings, design of patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design. 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. Principles of welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding.
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Machining and Machine Tool Operations

  • Mechanics of machining; basic machine tools; 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, jigs and fixtures; abrasive machining processes; NC/CNC machines and CNC programming.
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Metrology and Inspection

  • Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular measurements; comparators; interferometry; form and finish measurement; alignment and testing
    methods; tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly; concepts of coordinate-measuring machine (CMM).
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Engineering Materials

  • Structure and properties of engineering materials, phase diagrams, heat treatment, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.

Production Planning and Control

  • Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling, materials requirement planning; lean manufacturing.

Inventory Control

  • Deterministic models; safety stock inventory control systems.

Operations Research

  • Linear programming, simplex method, transportation, assignment, network flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

Change in syllabus 2021

Removed topic Added topic Removed topic Added topic
Linear Algebra: NA Linear Algebra: NA Calculus: NA Calculus: NA
Differential equations: NA Differential equations: NA Complex variables: NA Complex variables: NA
Probability and Statistics: NA Probability and Statistics: NA Numerical Methods: NA Numerical Methods: NA
Engineering Mechanics: Collision Engineering Mechanics: friction and its applications including rolling friction, belt-pulley, brakes, clutches, screw jack, wedge, vehicles, etc.Lagrange’s equation. Mechanics of Materials: NA Mechanics of Materials: concept of shear centre
Theory of Machines & VIBRATION: NA Theory of Machines& Vibrations: NA Machine Design: NA Machine Design: NA
Fluid Mechanics: Manometry, buoyancy, Fluid Mechanics: basics of compressible fluid flow. Heat-Transfer: NA  Heat-Transfer: NA
Thermodynamics: NA  Thermodynamics: steam and gas turbines. Engineering Materials: NA Engineering Materials:NA
Casting, Forming and Joining Processes:NA Casting, Forming and Joining Processes:  Machining and Machine Tool Operations: NA Machining and Machine Tool Operations: abrasive machining processes; NC/CNC machines and CNC programming. 
Metrology and Inspection:  gauge design  Metrology and Inspection: concepts of coordinate-measuring machine (CMM). Computer Integrated Manufacturing:  NA Computer Integrated Manufacturing: additive manufacturing.
Production Planning and Control: NAInventory Control: NAOperations Research: NA Production Planning and Control: lean manufacturing.Inventory Control: Operations Research: