Academic Year 2018-19

Admissions Brochure for Higher Degree

( M.E/M.Pharm) Admissions
For admissions to BITS Pilani: Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad Campuses

© BITSHD-2018, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

 Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
VidyaVihar, Pilani, Rajasthan (INDIA)

Admission Brochure for Higher Degree Admission: First Semester 2018-19

INDEX

Page No

1. Programmes offered 3

2. Admission Modality 4

3. Application Process 4

4. Programme wise Eligibility Criteria 6

5. Details of GATE/GPAT eligibility 7

6. Details of BITS HD Test 9

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 BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, PILANI

Admission Brochure for Higher Degree Admissions: First Semester 2018-19

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani, is an Institution declared as Deemed
to be University under Section 3 of the UGC act. It is an all-India Institute for higher education for
men and women, fully residential, and awards its own degrees.

I. Programmes Offered:

BITS Pilani Campus at:

Pilani Goa Hyderabad
M.E.
Biotechnology √ √ √
Chemical √ √ √
Civil with specialization in Structural Engineering √ √
Civil with specialization in Transportation Engineering √ √

Civil with specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and √

Management.
Communication Engineering √ √
Microelectronics √ √ √
Embedded Systems √ √
Mechanical √ √
Mechanical with specialization in Thermal Engineering √
Design Engineering √ √ √
Manufacturing Systems Engineering √
Computer Science √ √ √
Software Systems √
M.Pharm. √
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutics √ √
M.Pharm. with specialization in Pharmaceutical Chemistry √

Duration: Normally four semesters.

Note: Final list of programs offered is subject to a minimum number of applications for a particular
programme.

Eligibility: A minimum of 60% aggregate in the qualifying examination: Details of Programme wise eligibility
criteria is given in Annexure I.

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Admission Modality:
To all the higher degree programs, admissions will be made, on the basis of merit, as per the modalities
explained below:
I. Admissions based on GATE (for M. E.) / GPAT (for M. Pharm.) score and

II. Admissions based on the marks obtained in the online HD test conducted by BITS

Interested candidates have to apply online before the deadline. While applying online, candidates will be
asked to give their preferences to the different programmes offered. In addition, the candidate has to opt for
one of the following:
(i) To be considered only on the basis of GATE/GPAT score
(Scores of GATE 2018 or GATE 2017 or GATE 2016 will only be considered to admissions to
M.E. Programmes. Similarly scores of GPAT 2018 or GPAT 2017 or GPAT 2016 will only be
considered to admissions to M.Pharm. Programmes)

(ii) To be considered only on the basis of marks obtained in the BITS HD online test

(iii) To be considered under both the above two methods.

 Details of Programme wise input eligibility criteria is given in Annexure I

 Details of Programme wise eligible GATE examination is given in Annexure II.
 Details of BITS HD Test is given in Annexure III

Preparation of Merit list for admissions:

For making final admission offers two separate merit lists will be prepared for each degree program; one
based on GATE/GPAT score, and the other based on Marks obtained in BITS HD test. In each program,
50% of seats will be filled through GATE/GPAT scores and other 50% by BITS HD test marks. The admission
committee will announce a cut-off score in each category, based on the applications received and the seats
available. These details will be announced at the time of admission offers. If any seat in one category is not-
filled, it will be allocated to the other category.
Final decision on this will be taken by Admission Committee and will be binding to all.
Important Note: Admissions to the M.E. Software Systems programme will be made only through the BITS
HD Test. Details of the Software System BITS HD test are given in Annexure III. Admissions will be made
on the basis of merit position of students in the Software System BITS HD test.

Application Process:
I. Interested and eligible candidates should apply through the prescribed application form available
online at http://www.bitsadmission.com. Hard copy of Application form is not required to be sent.
However candidates are advised to take a printout of the filled-in form and keep a copy with them
for further reference.
II. While filling the application form online candidates are required to give preferences to programmes
which they wish to apply for. Please refer to Programme wise eligibility criteria.
III. While applying in the application form candidates who wish to be considered for admission through
GATE/GPAT are to enter details of GATE score (year of GATE examination, GATE All India Rank
and GATE Score) or GPAT Score.

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IV. Candidates who wish to write BITS HD Test are to give test center preference for three centers.
Application Fee:
 Those who wish to be considered through GATE/GPAT score only: Rs 1000/-
 All others Rs 2950/- (including the fee for BITS HD online test)
Note: Those who give preference for M.E. Software Systems have to appear in BITS HD test, and
GATE/GPAT score has no relevance in deciding the merit position of the candidate.
V. The completed application form along with the prescribed application fee should be submitted
online by the prescribed deadline. Details of modes of Fee Payment are available at the website
while applying online.
VI. Portal to apply online opens on 9th April 2018.

VII. Deadline for submission of the completed application form online is 5.00 P.M. on 5thMay 2018.

Important dates and deadlines:

Portal to apply online opens on : 9thApril 2018

Deadline for submission of completed application form online with prescribed fee : 5thMay 2018

Online Tests (For those who chose to appear in BITS HD Test) : 15th&20th May 2018

Announcement of admission offers to M.E./M. Pharm. Programmes : 28th May 2018

Admission of Selected students : 29th July 2018

Freshmen Orientation Programme : 30-31st July 2018

Registration for courses : 1st August 2018

(i) A candidate can submit only one application form for Higher Degree Admissions. However, if a
candidate discovers any mistake in the form submitted by him, there will be an edit option which will be
made available before the final deadline for submission which he/she can make use of.

(ii) If your final result of the qualifying examination is not available on the reporting date i.e. 29th July,
2018 then you should have atleast already appeared in all exams of final year and you should submit
your qualifying degree and marksheets latest by 1st October, 2018. If you do not submit the original
qualifying degree and marksheets by 1st October, 2018, your admission to the program will be
automatically discontinued and no fees will be refunded and you will be asked to leave the institute
immediately. Further if the aggregate marks in the qualifying examination is below 60%, the offer of
Provisional admission stands automatically cancelled. No further extension of date for submission of
final results of the qualifying examination will be given.

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 Annexure I

Programme-wise eligibility criteria:

M.E. Biotechnology – Any integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with adequate preparation in
Bio-chemistry and Microbiology.

M.E. Chemical; Civil; Computer Science – Integrated first degree of BITS in the respective discipline or
its’ equivalent.

M.E. Communication Engineering – Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics
& Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication or its equivalent.

M.E. Embedded Systems –Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/Electronics &
Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science or its’ equivalent.

M.E. Mechanical; Design Engineering; Manufacturing Systems Engineering – Integrated first degree
of BITS in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or its equivalent.

M.E. Mechanical (with specialization in Thermal Engineering) – Integrated first degree of BITS in
Mechanical or its’ equivalent.

M.E. Microelectronics – Integrated first degree of BITS in Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics &
Instrumentation/ Electronics & Communication / Computer Science/ Physics or its equivalent.

M.E. Software Systems – Any Integrated first degree of BITS or its equivalent with specific prior preparation.

M.Pharm; M.Pharm (with specialization in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Chemistry) – Integrated first

degree of BITS in Pharmacy or its’ equivalent.

Note: Students coming with Integrated first degree of BITS may be considered for admission to any M.E.
Programme with the requirement of taking additional courses. The duration in these cases may be more
than the normal duration and will be determined on a case by case basis.

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 Annexure II
Table 1: Programme wise Input Eligibility criteria and Eligible GATE/GPAT paper

Input Eligibility Criteria Eligible GATE

M.E. Programme Paper (Code)
Biotechnology Any integrated first degree of BITS or its  Biotechnology
equivalent with adequate preparation in (BT)
Bio-chemistry and Microbiology.  Life Sciences (XL)

Chemical Chemical
Integrated first degree of BITS in the
Engineering (CH)
respective discipline or its’ equivalent.

Chemical with specialization in Nuclear Chemical

Integrated first degree of BITS in the
Engineering Engineering (CH)
respective discipline or its’ equivalent.

Civil with specialization in Structural Civil Engineering

Integrated first degree of BITS in the
Engineering (CE)
respective discipline or its’ equivalent.
Civil with specialization in Transportation
Engineering

Civil with specialization in Infrastructure

Engineering and Management
Civil with specialization in Water
Resources Engineering

Communication Engineering Integrated first degree of BITS in  Electronics &

Electrical & Electronics/Electronics and Communication
Instrumentation/ Electronics & Engineering (EC),
Communication or its equivalent.  Electrical &
Electronics
Engineering (EE),
 Instrumentation
Engineering (IN)

Microelectronics Integrated first degree of BITS in  Electronics &

Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics & Communication
Instrumentation/ Electronics & Engineering (EC),
Communication / Computer Science/  Electrical &
Physics or its equivalent Electronics
Engineering (EE),
 Instrumentation
Engineering (IN)
 Computer Science
and Information
Technology (CS)
 Physics (PH)
Embedded Systems Integrated first degree of BITS in  Electronics &
Electrical & Electronics/Electronics & Communication
Instrumentation/ Electronics & Engineering (EC),
Communication/ Computer Science or  Electrical &
its’ equivalent Electronics
Engineering (EE),

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  Instrumentation
Engineering (IN)
 Computer Science
and Information
Technology (CS)
Mechanical  Mechanical
Integrated first degree of BITS in
Engineering (ME),
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
or its equivalent.  Production and
Industrial
Engineering (PI)

Mechanical with specialization in Thermal Integrated first degree of BITS in  Mechanical

Engineering Mechanical or its’ equivalent Engineering (ME),
 Production and
Industrial
Engineering (PI)

Design Engineering  Mechanical

Integrated first degree of BITS in
Engineering (ME),
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
or its equivalent  Production and
Industrial
Engineering (PI)
 Metallurgical
Engineering (MT)

Manufacturing Systems Engineering  Mechanical

Integrated first degree of BITS in
Engineering (ME),
Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering
or its equivalent  Production and
Industrial
Engineering (PI)
 Metallurgical
Engineering (MT)

Computer Science  Computer Science

Integrated first degree of BITS in the
and Information
respective discipline or its’ equivalent
Technology (CS)

M. Pharm. Integrated first degree of BITS in GPAT

M. Pharm. with specialization in Pharmacy or its’ equivalent
Pharmaceutics

M. Pharm. with specialization in

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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 Annexure III
Details of BITS HD (BITS Higher Degree) Examination:
The test will be a computer based online test conducted by BITS Pilani at dedicated centers at different cities
of India. Computer based online test means the candidate sits in front of a computer and the questions are
presented on the computer monitor and the candidate submits the answers through the use of keyboard &
mouse. Each computer is connected to a server, which prepares the question set and delivers it to the
candidate on the computer. The online tests will be conducted on 15th and 20th May 2018 and the
candidates can choose the center to take the test as prescribed in later sections.

A. Details of the Online Test:

Test I: Duration:45 Minutes. Total No of questions: 30

Test I is compulsory for all students who are applying for any of the higher degree programmes of the Institute
and will consist of the following sections:

Sections No. of Questions

Core Mathematics 15
English Language Skills &Logical Reasoning 15
Total 30
The course descriptions are available in the syllabus given later in the brochure.

Test II: Duration: 105 Minutes. Total number of questions:70

Test II is for Students applying for all higher degree programmes except those who are applying for only
Software systems. The Test II subject for a student is based on his/her qualifying degree programme. This
paper will attempt to test student’s grasp of the basic subjects of his discipline. The discipline courses of
different degree programmes of BITS have been used for constructing the questions. The course
descriptions are available in the syllabus given later in the brochure.

Test for Software Systems: Duration 60 Minutes Total number of questions:50

This Special aptitude test for Software Systems is required for only those students who are applying for M.E.
Software systems. The course descriptions are available in the syllabus given later in the brochure.
For all the above tests all questions are of objective type (multiple choice questions); each question with four
answer choices, only one being the correct choice. Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each
incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark. No marks are awarded or deducted for questions not attempted.
While the candidate can skip a question, the computer will not allow the candidate to choose more than one
option as the correct answer.
The questions will be selected at random from a large question bank. Different candidates will get different
question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level,
content, question type etc. In this matter the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding on the
candidate.
All the questions and instructions of the test will be in English only.
Each candidate who registers for the test will be required to download a ‘Hall Ticket’ from the website
during 7th May – 12th May2018. Candidates with the hall ticket only will be allowed inside the test centers.
Candidates should bring a pen for the purpose of rough work, signing etc. Blank sheets for rough work will
be provided, if required. Candidates can bring a calculator without any network connectivity/programmable
feature. Candidates are not allowed to bring any other personal belongings such as mobile phones; ipods
or any other electronic gadgets.

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All centers are closely monitored for security and candidates’ identity and activities will be recorded using
web cameras and/or closed circuit TV cameras. Anyone violating the rules of the test center will not be
allowed to continue with the test and will be automatically disqualified.
On completion of the test, the computer will display to each candidate his/her score obtained.

B. Test Center details:

The planned test centers are in the following cities. The final list of centers and the operating days at
each center will depend on the number of applicants and their preferences.
2. Goa 3. Bangalore
1. Pilani
5. Delhi 6. Hyderabad
4. Chennai
8. Noida 9. Jaipur
7. Kolkatta
11. Mumbai 12. Nagpur
10. Lucknow
14. Bhopal 15. Patna
13. Vijayawada
17. Vadodara 18. Jodhpur
16. Indore
20. Ahmedabad 21. Bhubaneswar
19. Coimbatore
23. Ghaziabad 24. Gurugram
22. Allahabad
26. Pune 27. Vishakahpatnam
25. Nasik
28. Guwahati

Candidates have to give three preferences of examination center and will be allotted to one of the
centers. Candidates will be informed about the test center allotment through BITS admission’s
website http://www.bitsadmission.com.

C. Important dates and deadlines:

Portal to apply online opens on: 9hApril 2018

Deadline for submission of the completed application form online with fee: 5th May 2018

Test Center allotment to Candidates: 5th May 2018

Slot and Date booking: 6th May -7th May2018

Candidates to download Hall tickets: 7th – 12th May2018

Online Tests: 15th and 20th May 2018

Important Notes:

i. The Online tests are generated from a large question bank and different candidates will get different
question sets. An expert committee will ensure that the question sets are of comparable difficulty level,
content, question type etc. In this matter, the decision of the expert committee will be final and binding
on the candidates.
ii. The test assumes that the candidates have basic familiarity with use of computers like use of keyboard
and mouse operation. It is the responsibility of the candidates to acquire these skills before appearing
in the test and the Institute cannot take responsibility for the same.

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iii. The Institute is planning to operate test centers in different cities other than Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad
as previously stated. The final list of centers will be announced to candidates through the BITS website.
The Institute cannot guarantee that test centers will be set up in all these centers. Further, the Institute
reserves the right to cancel any test center if such situation arises. In such cases, those candidates
allotted to these centers will be accommodated in alternate test centers including Pilani, Goa and
Hyderabad.

iv. The candidates must fully obey the rules of the test centers; otherwise he/she will be automatically
debarred from the test.

v. In all matters in the conduct of test, the decision of the Vice Chancellor of BITS will be final.

vi. All disputes pertaining to higher degree admission shall fall within the jurisdiction of Pilani city.

vii. All notices regarding test, shortlist etc. will be put up only on BITS admission website. Candidates should
regularly check the same.

viii. If you are applying through GATE/GPAT route, you should upload a self-attested GATE/GPAT score
card (scanned copy) while applying online.

ix. Queries related to BITSHD-2018 will only be answered through the following numbers and mail ids of
admission offices at Pilani and Hyderabad campuses:

01596-242205 (10.00 am till 5.00pm on all working days)

Fax: 01596-244183.

040-66303830 (10.00 am till 5.00pm on all working days)

E-mail id: [email protected], [email protected]

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 SYLLABUS FOR TEST I
Core Mathematics:
Calculus: Functions and graphs; limit and continuity; Applications of Derivatives, Applications of Definite
Integrals, Convergence of Infinite sequences and series, Maclaurin and Taylor series. Functions of several
variables, Limits and Continuity in Higher Dimensions, Partial derivatives, The chain rule, Directional
Derivatives and Gradient vectors, Tangent planes and Normal lines, Extreme values and saddle points,
Double Integrals, Triple Integrals, Line and surface Integrals, Conservative fields, Curl and divergence,
Theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes.

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Row reduction method, Rank and inverse of a matrix, System of linear
equations, Vector space; basis and dimension; linear transformation; range and kernel of a linear
transformation; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Complex Variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s theorems; Cauchy’s integral formula, Taylor Series and
Laurent Series; Calculus of residues and applications.

Probability and Statistics: Sample space and events, Conditional probability and independence; Random
variables and probability distributions; Independent random variables; Mathematical expectation; mean and
variance; Geometric, Binomial, Poisson’s, Exponential, Gamma and Normal distributions; sum of
independent random variables; law of large numbers; Central limit theorem, Marginal and conditional
distributions; Sampling distribution, Point estimation, Statistical intervals based on a Single sample, Tests
of hypotheses based on a single sample, test for mean using normal and Students t-distribution;
Correlation and linear regression.

Differential Equations: First order differential equations (linear and nonlinear), higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficient, method of variation of parameters, Cauchy-Euler’s equation,
Fourier Series, Laplace Transform, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial differential equations,
Method of separation of variables.

Numerical Methods: Solution of nonlinear algebraic equations: Newton’s method, Secant method, Fixed
point iteration method, method of false position, Solution of system of linear equations: Direct methods &
Iterative methods, LU decomposition, Integration by Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule.

English Language and Logical Reasoning:

(a) English Language
This test is designed to assess the test takers’ general proficiency in the use of English language as a means
of self-expression in real life situations and specifically to test the test takers’ knowledge of basic grammar,
their vocabulary, their ability to read fast and comprehend, and also their ability to apply the elements of
effective writing.
1. Grammar

1.1 Agreement, Time and Tense, Parallel construction, Relative pronouns

1.2 Determiners, Prepositions, Modals, Adjectives

1.3 Voice, Transformation

1.4 Question tags, Phrasal verbs

2. Vocabulary

2.1 Synonyms, Antonyms, Odd Word, One Word, Jumbled letters,

Homophones, Spelling

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2.2 Contextual meaning.
2.3 Analogy

3. Reading Comprehension

3.1 Content/ideas

3.2 Vocabulary

3.3 Referents

3.4 Idioms/Phrases

3.5 Reconstruction (rewording)

4. Composition

4.1 Rearrangement

4.2 Paragraph Unity

4.3 Linkers/Connectives
(b) Logical Reasoning

The test is given to the candidates to judge their power of reasoning spread in verbal and nonverbal areas.
The candidates should be able to think logically so that they perceive the data accurately, understand the
relationships correctly, figure out the missing numbers or words, and to apply rules to new and different
contexts. These indicators are measured through performance on such tasks as detecting missing links,
following directions, classifying words, establishing sequences, and completing analogies.

5. Verbal Reasoning

5.1 Analogy

Analogy means correspondence. In the questions based on analogy, a particular relationship is given and
another similar relationship has to be identified from the alternatives provided.
5.2 Classification

Classification means to assort the items of a given group on the basis of certain common quality they possess
and then spot the odd option out.

5.3 Series Completion

Here series of numbers or letters are given and one is asked to either complete the series or find out the
wrong part in the series.
5.4 Logical Deduction – Reading Passage

Here a brief passage is given and based on the passage the candidate is required to identify the correct or
incorrect logical conclusions.
5.5 Chart Logic

Here a chart or a table is given that is partially filled in and asks to complete it in accordance with the
information given either in the chart / table or in the question.

6. Nonverbal Reasoning
6.1 Pattern Perception

Here a certain pattern is given and generally a quarter is left blank. The candidate is required to identify the
correct quarter from the given four alternatives.

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6.2 Figure Formation and Analysis
The candidate is required to analyze and form a figure from various given parts.

6.3 Paper Cutting

It involves the analysis of a pattern that is formed when a folded piece of paper is cut into a definite design.

6.4 Figure Matrix

In this more than one set of figures is given in the form of a matrix, all of them following the same rule. The
candidate is required to follow the rule and identify the missing figure.
6.5 Rule Detection

Here a particular rule is given and it is required to select from the given sets of figures, a set of figures, which
obeys the rule and forms the correct series.

SYLLABUS FOR TEST II

Chemical Engineering
Chemical Process Calculations
Chemical Process Calculations: Units and Dimensions, Chemical Equation and Stoichiometry,
Thermodynamic properties of Gases, Vapors, Liquids and Solids, Steady and unsteady state mass and
energy balances, Phase Equilibria (multiphase, multicomponent), reacting and non-reacting systems.
recycle, bypass and purge calculations, Combustion Calculations.

Reference books:
(1) Himmelblau, D. M. Riggs, J. B. “Basic principles & calculations in chemical Engg”, PHI, 8th ed., 2015.
(2) Felder, R. M. & R. W. Rousseau, “Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes”, John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., 4th ed., 2011.
Fluid Mechanics:

Fundamental Concepts and Fluid Statics, basic concept of Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, head
losses, velocity and pressure drop calculation. Integral and Differential Analyses for Fluid Motion, Internal
and External Fluid Flow and Flow through Packed & fluidized beds, Dimensional Analysis, flow meters,
pumps and compressors.
Reference books:
(1) R. W. Fox, A. T. McDonalds, and P. J. Pritchard, "Introduction to Fluid Mechanics", John Wiley and
Sons Inc., 8th ed., 2013.
(2) W. L. McCabe, J. C. Smith, and P. Harriott, "Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering”, McGraw Hill
Inc., 7th ed., 2014.

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics:

First and Second laws of thermodynamics. Applications of first law to close and open systems. Second
law and Entropy. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances: Equation of State and residual
properties, properties of mixtures: partial molar properties, fugacity, excess properties and activity
coefficients; phase equilibria: predicting VLE of systems; chemical reaction equilibrium.
Reference books:
(1) J. M. Smith, H.C. Ness, and M. Abbott, B Bhatt (Adapted), “Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics”, McGraw Hill Education, 7th ed., 2009.

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(2) Y. V. C. Rao, “Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, Universities Press, 1997.
(3) K. V. Narayanan, “A Textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics”, Prentice Hall of India, 2nd
ed., 2013.

Mass Transfer:

Molecular diffusion and mass transfer coefficients, Interphase mass transfer, heat and mass transfer
analogies, design and operation of equipment for distillation, absorption, Adsorption, leaching, extraction,
drying and adsorption, humidification, crystallization.
Reference books:
(1) Treybal, R.E., “Mass Transfer Operations,” 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2012.
(2) Foust, A. S., Wenzel, L.A., Clump, C.W., Anderson, L.B., “Principles of Unit Operations,” 2nd ed.,
John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2008.

Heat Transfer:

Steady and Unsteady state heat conduction, Natural & Forced convection, Radiation, Condensation,
boiling and evaporation, Heat Exchangers.
Reference books:
(1) Holman, J. P., Bhattacharyya, S “Heat Transfer” 10th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2011.
(2) Frank P. Incropera, David P. DeWitt, “Fundamental of Heat & Mass Transfer” 6th ed., John Wiley &
Sons, 2006.
(3) D. Q. Kern, “Process Heat Transfer”, Tata McGraw Hill, 2001.
(4) McCabe & Smith, “Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering” 7th ed., McGraw Hill, 2014.

Mechanical Operations:

Properties and Handling of Particulate Solids, Mechanical Separations, particle size distribution, size
reduction operation, operation of centrifuge and cyclones, filtration, agitation and mixing.
Reference books:
(1) McCabe W. L., and Smith J. M., &Harriott P., Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering, 7th ed.,
McGraw Hill International Edition, 2014.
(2) J. M. Coulson, J. F.Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 1 (6 th ed.,) & Vol. 6 (4 th ed.,)
Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, MA, USA, 2004 & 2005.

Chemical Reaction Engineering:

Mole balances and reactor sizing, Rate laws and stoichiometry, Isothermal reactor design for single
and multiple reactions, Analysis of laboratory reactor data, and reaction mechanisms for
nonelementary reactions, Non isothermal reactor design, Heterogeneous reactors, Non Ideal reactors.
Reference books:
(1) H. Scott Fogler “Elements of Chemical Reaction Engineering”, PHI, 4th ed, 2015.
(2) O. Levenspiel, “Chemical Reaction Engineering”, John Wiley, 3rd ed., 2006.
(3) M. Smith, “Chemical Engineering Kinetics”, McGraw Hill, 3rd Ed., 2013.

Chemical Process Technology:

Inorganic chemical industries (sulphuric acid, phosphoric acid); Fertilizer industries (Ammonia, Urea,
SSP, TSP); Natural product industries (Pulp & paper, Sugar, Oils & fats); Petroleum Refining and

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 Petrochemicals; Polymerization industries (polyethylene, polypropylene, polyester synthetic fibers,
PVC).
Reference Books:
(1) Moulijn A J., Makkee, M., Diepen, A V., "Chemical Process Technology”, 2nd ed., Wiley, 2013.
(2) Rao M G., Sittig M., "Dryden’s Outlines of Chemical Technology for the 21st Century", East West
Press, 3rd ed., 2006.
(3) Austin G T., Shreve R.N., "Shreve`s Chemical Process Industries", McGraw Hill, 5th ed., 2012.

Plant Design and Economics:

Principles of process economics, depreciation calculation, cost indices, rate of return, payback period,
discounted cash flow, optimization in process design and sizing of chemical engineering equipments
such as evaporator, heat exchangers, multistage contactors.
Reference books:
(1) James M. Douglas. Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes. McGraw-Hill International Editions
(Chemical Engineering Series), McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, 1988.
(2) Max S. Peters, Klaus D. Timmerhaus, Ronald E. West, Max Peters. Plant Design and Economics
for Chemical Engineers. 5th ed., McGraw Hill, New York, 2011.
(3) J. M. Coulson, J. F.Richardson’s Chemical Engineering, Vol. 6 (4 th ed.,) Elsevier Butterworth-
Heinemann, MA, USA, 2005.
Process Dynamics and Control:
Dynamic process modeling, Laplace transform, transfer functions, analysis of the dynamic behavior of
chemical processes, Analysis and design aspect of feedback controllers (P, PI and PID), controller
tuning, advanced control systems, measurement of process variables; sensors, transducers and their
dynamics.

Reference Books: (1) Stephanopoulos, G., “Chemical Process Control: An Introduction to Theory and
Practice,” Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 2008.
(2) Seborg, D.E., Edgar, T.F., Mellichamp, D.A. and Doyle III F. J. “Process Dynamics and Control,” 4th
ed., Wiley, 2016.
(3) Coughnowr, D. R., Leblanc S., “Process Systems Analysis and Control,” 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 2013.

Civil Engineering
Mechanics and Strength of Materials :
Fundamental principles of Mechanics, Introduction to Mechanics of Deformable Bodies, Forces and
Moments Transmitted by Slender Members, Stress and Strains, Stresses due to Bending, Torsion.
Reference books :
(1) An Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, Second Edition with SI units Crandall/Dahl/Lardner,
TataMcGraw Hill Publication, New Delhi.
(2) Mechanics of Materials(In SI units) , Beer, Johnston, Dewolf and Mazurek, TataMcGraw Hill
Publication, New Delhi
Analysis of Structures:
Statics of Structures and Degree of Indeterminacy, Analysis of Determinate and Indeterminate
Structures(trusses, beams, frames, cables and arches), Deflection of beams and Frames, Influence
lines and its Applications, Introduction to Matrix Methods of Structural Analysis.
Reference books:
Structural Analysis by R.C. Hibbler, Pearson, India.
Fundamentals of Structural Analysis by Kenneth M. Leet& Chia-Ming Uang, McGraw Hill Publications,
New Delhi.

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Design of Concrete Structures:
Ingredients for reinforced concrete, Design of concrete Mix, Design philosophies, Design of singly and
doubly reinforced rectangular and flanged sections for Flexure using Working stress and Limit State
Design approach, Design for bond, anchorage and development length, Design of beams for Shear,
serviceability requirements, Design of one-way slab, two-way slab and staircase, Design of columns.
Reference books:
Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete, By: P. C. Varghese, PHI, New Delhi.
Reinforced Concrete Design by Pillai and Menon, Tata McGraw Hill, Publication, New Delhi.
Reinforced Concrete Design by S. N. Sinha, Tata McGraw Hill, Publication, New Delhi.
Design of Concrete Structures by Nilson, Darwin and Dolan, Tata McGraw Hill, Publication, New Delhi.
Design of Concrete Structures, by J. N. Bandyopadhyay, Prentice-Hall of India, New Delhi.
Design of Steel Structures (Limit State Design) :
Steel Design Specifications and Connections, eccentric and moment connections, Design of Tension
and Compression Members, Design of beams and plate girders, Introduction to plastic analysis and
design.
Reference books:
Design of Steel Structure by N. Subramaniam, Oxford University Press.
Teaching Resource for Structural Steel Design, Vol. 1, 2, 3: Institute for Steel Development and
Growth, Kolkata.
Transportation Engineering:
Highway alignment; Geometric design of highways: Cross-sectional elements, sight distances,
horizontal and vertical alignment designs, , Highway Materials - Desirable properties of bitumen,
aggregates, soil and bituminous paving mixture design using Marshall’s specifications; Design factors
for flexible and rigid pavements, Pavement Design: Factors controlling flexible and rigid pavement
designs, design of flexible pavement using IRC: 37, design of rigid pavements using IRC: 58; Overlay
design using IRC:81, Traffic Engineering: Traffic studies on flow, speed, travel time - delay and O-D
study, EPCU concept, V/C ratios and Level of Service Concepts, , traffic control devices - Signal design
by IRC and Webster’s methods, Types of intersections and channelization.
Reference books:
1. Khanna, S.K, Justo, A and Veeraragavan, A, ‘Highway Engineering’, Nem Chand & Bros. Revised
Tenth Edition, 2014
2. Kadiyali L.R. and Lal N B, Principles and Practices of Highway Engineering; Fourth Edition; Khanna
Publishers, New Delhi, 2011
3. Design Codes: IRC 37, IRC 58, IRC 81, MoRTH Code of Provision
Surveying:
Chain Survey, Compass Survey & leveling, Theodolite, Tachometric surveying & Traversing, Curve
Ranging, Contouring & Plane Tabling, Trigonometric Leveling, Areas and Volumes, Geodetic
surveying, Total Stations. Introduction to advanced surveying techniques like DGPS, GIS.
Reference books:
Arora K R, Surveying (in SI Units), Standard Publisher, Vol 1, II and III, 13th Edition, 2015
Punmia B C, Surveying, Laxmi Publishers, Vol 1, II and III, 17th Edition, 2016
Duggal S K, Surveying, Tat McGraw Hill, New Delhi, Vol. I and II, 4th Edition, 2013
Construction Planning and Technology:
Concrete ingredients- cement, aggregates, chemical and mineral admixtures. Mix design, Fresh and
hardened characteristics, Properties, testing and applications of concrete, Masonry materials, Timber,
Bituminous materials, Steel, Non-ferrous metals and alloys, Ceramics, Glass, Polymeric materials,
Paints, distemper and varnishes, Construction planning and scheduling, Advanced construction
techniques.
Reference books:
Arora. S.P. & S.P. Bindra. ‘A Textbook of Building construction,’ Dhanpat Rai & Sons

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Peurifoy, R.L., & C.L., Schexnayder, ‘Construction Planning, Equipment and Methods’, T.M.H..
Gupta R., Construction Planning & Technology’, CBS.
Duggal, S.K. “Building Materials” New Age International Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi
Ghambir, Concrete Technology, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering:
Origin of soils, soil structure and fabric; Three-phase system and phase relationships, index properties;
Indian standard soil classification system; Permeability - one dimensional flow, Darcy’s law; Seepage
through soils - two-dimensional flow, flow nets, uplift pressure, piping; Principle of effective stress,
capillarity, seepage force and quicksand condition; Compaction in laboratory and field conditions; One-
dimensional consolidation, time rate of consolidation; Shear strength of soil using various tests,
effective and total shear strength parameters, characteristics of clays and sand. Sub-surface
investigations - scope, drilling bore holes, sampling, plate load test, standard penetration and cone
penetration tests; Earth pressure theories -Rankine and Coulomb; Stability of slopes - finite and infinite
slopes, method of slices and Bishop’s method; Stress distribution in soils - Boussinesq’s and
Westergaard’s theories, pressure bulbs; Shallow foundations - Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory and
determination of bearing capacity as per IS:6403, effect of water table; Combined footing and raft
foundation; Contact pressure; Settlement analysis in sands and clays; Deep foundations - types of
piles, dynamic and static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands and clays, pile load test, negative
skin friction.
Reference books:
Ranjan, G. and Rao, A.S.R.,(2016) “Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics” New Age International
Publishers.
Water and Wastewater Treatment :
Water and wastewater characteristics; Basic unit processes and operations for water treatment;
Drinking water standards; Distribution of water; Sewage and sewerage treatment; Primary, secondary
and tertiary treatment of wastewater, effluent discharge standards; Sludge disposal.
Reference books:
Water Supply Engineering And Wastewater Engineering by B.C.Punmia. Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd.,
New Delhi.
Water Supply Engineering and Sewage & Wastewater Disposal Engineering by S.K.Garg. Khanna
Publishers, Delhi,
Environmental Engineering by H.S. Peavy. McGraw Hill International editions.
Water Resource Engineering:

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 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics:Fluid Properties, Fluid pressure and measurement, Hydrostatics,
Buoyancy, Fundamentals of fluid flow and Kinematics of fluid in motion, Conservation of mass,
momentum and energy, Analysis of flow through pipes, Laminar flow, Study of flow pattern through
Orifices and Mouthpieces, Notches and Weirs, Dimensional analysis and similitude, Boundary Layer
Theory, Flow past immersed bodies, turbulent flow through conduits; analysis of closed-conduit
hydraulic systems including pipes, valves, fittings, and pumps, pipe networks and analysis: Hardy
cross method and linear graph method; Open channel hydraulics: uniform and non-uniform flow;
analysis and design of hydraulic systems; Analysis of impact of jets; Fluid machinery: theory,
performance and application of Pumps and Turbines.
Hydrology: Hydrological Cycle and Budget; Precipitation Measurement and Analysis; Hydrologic
Abstractions; Stream Flow analysis and concepts of hydrograph; Hydrologic measurements; Statistical
analysis in hydrology; Ground Water hydrology; Flood Routing; Introduction to dams, spillways,
diversion head-works and distribution systems, Reservoir planning and multi-purpose reservoirs,
hydropower engineering.

Reference books:
Modi P.N. and Seth S.M., “Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics”, Standard Book House, Post Box 1074,
New Delhi.
Patra K.C., “ Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering”, Narosa Publishing House.
Mays L.W., “Water Resources Engineering”, John Wiley and Sons.

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical sciences:

Basic Circuit elements, sources and laws, Circuit analysis Techniques & Theorems, Time-domain
analysis of 1st & 2nd Order Circuits, AC Circuit Analysis, Important Power Concepts, Power factor
correction, Single phase and Three- phase Circuit Analysis, Frequency response and Resonance,
Semiconductors: Construction, operation and application of Junction Diode, Zener Diode, Transistor
(BJT’s), JFET’s and MOSFET, Ideal operational amplifiers configuration, Magnetic Circuits.
Reference book:
Leonard S Bobrow and Navneet Gupta “Foundation of Electrical Engineering” Oxford University Press,
Asian Edition, 2015.

Electromagnetics:

Maxwell’sequations in free space and in time-varyingfields, boundary conditions, waveequation,

Poyntingvector; Plane waves in dielectric and conducting media, wavereflection, refraction, and
polarization, phase and group velocity, skin depth; Transmission lines, Smith chart and its application in
impedancematchingcalculations, Basics of guidedwave propagation, Antennas and radiation,
antennaparameters, Hertziandipole, half-wavedipole, loop, helical and hornantennas, antennaarrays,
Radio Link and Friis Formula.
Reference book:
John D Kraus and D.A. Fleisch, “Electromagnetics& applications”. 5th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New Delhi

Digital electronics:

Number systems & Codes, Boolean algebra & Simplification, Digital Logic Families, Combinational logic
Design – Decoders, Encoders, MUX, DeMUX, Arithmetic Circuits, Sequential Logic design- Flip-flops,
State machines, ASM, Counters & Registers, PLDs & FPGAs & Computer Organization.
Reference books:

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M. Morris Mano, “ Digital Design”, PHI, 3rd Edition, 2002.

Signals & systems and Digital Signal Processing:

Continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems, Sampling and reconstruction, Properties of
linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, Linear convolution, Fourier series(CTFS, DTFS), Fourier transform
(CTFT, DTFT), Laplace transform, Z-transform, System analysis and frequency response. Discrete
Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Analog filters, Digital filters (FIR and IIR), Linear estimation
and prediction, Adaptive filters, Multi-rate signal Processing.
Reference books:
1. B P Lathi “Principles of Signal Processing and Linear Systems” Oxford University Press, International
version, 2009.
2. Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, "Signals and Systems," Pearson Education Ltd., 2nd edition,
2015.
3. Sanjit K. Mitra “Digital Signal Processing-A computer-based approach” McGraw Hill education, 4th
Edition, 2013.

Electrical machines:

Transformer: Constructional features, equivalent circuit and phasor diagram - regulation and efficiency,
parallel operation. Three phase transformer connections; Harmonic in transformers; Testing; Phase
conversion; Autotransformer. D.C Machines: Construction, armature windings, armature voltage and
torque equations, classification. D.C generators, performance characteristics; D.C motors - torque/speed
characteristics, speed control and braking. Testing and efficiency. Induction machines: Constructional
features and rotating magnetic field. Circuit model and phasor diagram. Steady state characteristics.
Testing, starting and speed control. Time harmonics and space harmonics. Wound rotor induction
motors, Single phase induction motors - classification and equivalent circuit. Synchronous machines:
Constructional features; synchronous generators and motors; equivalent circuit and phasor diagram;
power and torque characteristics and capability curves. Parallel operation. Salient pole synchronous
machine - phasor diagram and determination of synchronous reactances; starting and speed control of
synchronous motors.
Control system and power electronics:
Mathematical model of physical systems: Differential equations, Block diagram, signal flow graph,
transfer function, feedback characteristics of control systems, control systems components, Time
response analysis, stability, Root locus concepts, frequency response (Bode plots, Polar plots, Nyquist
plots), state space analysis and compensation concepts. Line frequency Uncontrolled/Controlled AC-DC
Converter (Rectifier); DC-DC Switch- Mode Converters; Switch- Mode DC-AC Converters (Inverters).

Power systems

Power system concepts, per unit system, Transmission line parameters and modeling, Characteristics
and performance of lines, Load flow studies, Optimal system operation, Automatic Generation and
voltage Control, Power system fault analysis, Power Systems stability.

Analog electronics:

Operational amplifier basics, ideal and practical Op-amp configurations, special purpose linear Op-amp
circuits: instrumentation amplifiers, isolation, programmable, negative feedback amplifiers etc., Active
filters, IC filters; non-linear operational amplifier circuits, analog multipliers, precision and wave shaping
circuits, comparators and Schmitt triggers and applications, Signal generators: sinusoidal and
nonsinusoidal oscillators, integrated circuits timers. function generators, PLL, Voltage Regulators;

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voltage regulator IC, switched capacitor voltage converters, switching regulators, Power amplifiers and
output stage circuits, IC power amplifiers, high frequency amplifiers, tuned amplifiers.
Reference books:
L K Maheshwari& M M S Anand “ Analog Electronics” PHI Private Ltd. 2005.
Adel S Sedra& K C Smith” Microelectronic Circuits” OUP, 5th edition,2005.

Electronic devices and microelectronics circuits:

Semiconductor materials and their properties, Carrier transport and excess carriers in semiconductors;
Single p-n junction devices- rectifier,Zener diodes, switching diodes, microwave diodes, optoelectronic
devices, Bipolar junction transistors; JFET; MOSFET; MOS and CMOS devices; Basic device fabrication
steps and techniques and introduction to ICs . Basic single and two stage transistor BJT and MOSFET
amplifier; current mirrors and current sources; active load biasing in integrated circuits, Voltage sources
and voltage references, differential and multistage amplifiers with and without feedback; frequency
response and frequency compensation, Operational amplifiers-2 stage, stability analysis and
compensation techniques.
Reference books:
B G Streetman & Sanjay Banerjee” Solid state Electronic Devices” PHI Pearson Edu, 6th ed.,2006.
Adel S Sedra& K C Smith” Microelectronic Circuits” OUP, 5th edition,2005.

Microprocessor:

Introduction to Intel 80x86 processor ISA (8086-80486) , Assembly programming, Programmers model
of processor, processor architecture; Instruction set, modular assembly programming using subroutines,
macros etc. Timing diagrams, Concept of interrupts: hardware & software interrupts, Interrupt handling
techniques, Interrupt controllers, Types of Memory & memory interfacing, Programmable Peripheral
devices and I/O Interfacing, DMA controller and its interfacing, Serial Interface – PCI Buses, RISC Vs
CISC, Cache Memory Organization, Concept of multicore microprocessors, Design of processor based
system.
Reference books:
Barry B Brey, C R Sarma, The Intel Microprocessors. Pearson, Sixth Ed. 2005.
Douglas V Hall, Microprocessor and Interfacing, TMH, Second Edition.

Communication systems:
Signals & Signal Space, Analysis and transmission of signals, Continuous Wave Modulation and
Demodulation - AM, FM, PM, Sampling, A/D and D/A conversion, Pulse Shaping and Transmission,
Synchronization & Multiplexing Techniques, Random Process and Spectral Analysis, Bandpass Digital
Modulation and Demodulation Schemes, Distortive and Noisy Channels, Fading Channels, Performance
analysis of Communication systems, Communication Link Analysis, Information Theory, Source
Encoding, Error-control Coding, Modulation and Coding Trade-offs, Spread Spectrum Communication
Systems, Multiuser & Multicarrier Communication Systems.

Reference Books:
 B. P. Lathi and Zhi Ding. Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems. 4th ed. Oxford
University Press 2010.
 Simon Haykin and Michael Moher. Communication Systems. 5th ed. John Wiley & Sons 2009.
 John G Proakis and MasoudSalehi. Digital Communications. 5th ed. McGraw-Hill 2008.
 Andrea Goldsmith. Wireless Communications. Cambridge University Press 2005.
 John G. Proakis and MasoudSalehi. Communication Systems Engineering. 2nd ed. Pearson
Education 2002.
 Herbert Taub and Donald L. Schilling. Principles of Communication Systems. 2nd ed. McGraw-
Hill Higher Education 1986. machining

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 Telecom switching:
Switching Systems, Signaling Systems and Standards, Voice Digitization, Digital Transmission and
Multiplexing, Signal Encoding Techniques and Transmission Media, Synchronization, Digital Switching -
Space and Time Division Switching, Data and Asynchronous Transfer Mode Networks, Circuit Switching,
Packet Switching, Routing, Data Transfer Protocols, OSI Model, Networks Topologies - LAN, MAN,
WAN, Internetworking and Applications, Network Control and Management, Subscriber Access
Techniques - ISDN, DSL, Wireless Connectivity, Cellular Networks and Mobile Telephony, Fiber Optic
Communication Systems, Optical Network Standards, Telecommunication Traffic Engineering and
Analysis, Delay Systems, Voice-over-IP.
Reference Books:
John C Bellamy. Digital Telephony. 3 ed. John Wiley & Sons 2003.
Roger L. Freeman. Telecommunication System Engineering. 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons 2004.
Thiagarajan Viswanathan and Manav Bhatnagar. Telecommunication Switching Systems and Networks.
2nd ed. Prentice-Hall India 2015.
Behrouz A. Forouzan. Data Communications and Networking. 5th ed. McGraw Hill Education (India)
2013.
William Stallings. Data and Computer Communications. 8th ed. Pearson Education 2007.

Mechanical Engineering
Production Techniques:

Metal casting, Metal forming, powder metallurgy, plastic forming and molding, Metal joining, Metrology,
metal cutting theory, machining processes, welding processes and Non-conventional manufacturing
processes.
Reference books:
Campbell, J.S., Principles of Manufacturing Materials and Processes, 23rd reprint, Tata McGraw Hill,
2006.
Ghosh, A. and Malik, A.K., Manufacturing Science, 2nd edition, East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
Kalpakjain, S. and Schmid, S. R., Manufacturing Engineering and Technology, 5th edition, Pearson
Education, 2006.

Materials Science and Engineering:

Introduction, Structure of Materials (Metal and Ceramics), Dislocations, heat treatment of steel and
strengthening Mechanisms of Metals, Phase diagrams, Iron-carbide phase diagram, Phase
transformation in Metals, Mechanical and thermal properties of Metals, Polymers (Structure, processes
and properties) and introduction to non-destructive testing.
Reference books:
William D. Callister, David G. Rethwisch, Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction, Ninth
Edition, Wiley, 2013.
V. Raghavan, Material science and engineering, Sixth Edition, Prentice-Hall of India private Limited,
2015.

Production Planning and Control:

Forecasting and product planning, Process planning, job design and work measurements, Facilities
location and layout, Capacity planning, aggregate planning and scheduling, Inventory and quality control.
Reference books:
Gaither, N. and Frazier, G., Operations Management, 9th Edition, Thomson South Western, 2007
Reprint.

Design of Machine Elements:

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Criteria for static failure and fatigue failure, design of screws and bolted joints, design of welded joints
and riveted joints, Mechanical springs, Design of rolling element bearings, journal bearings and
hydrodynamic lubrication, Design of gears, clutches, brakes, couplings, flat and V-belt drives, Computer
aided design, and geometric modeling of mechanical parts.
Reference books:
Shigley, J. E. and Mischke, C. R., Mechanical Engineering Design, 9th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001.
Zeid, I., CAD/CAM: Theory and Practice, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1991.

Kinematics & Dynamics of Machines and Vibrations:

Basics of mechanisms, inversions, Velocity and acceleration analysis, Instantaneous centres,

transmission angle, Principle of virtual work, D’Alembert’s principle, Kinetic Modeling, kinetics of
mechanism (Four-bar mechanisms) and synthesis of cam – follower motion, Flywheels, governors,
gyroscope and balancing, Free and forced vibration, Multi-degree of freedom (two dof) free and forced
vibrations, mode shapes, approximate methods of solutions.
Reference books:
Uicker J.J., Pennock G.R., Shigley J.E., Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, 3rd edition, Oxford
University Press, 2003.
Thomson W T, Dahleh M D &Padmanabhan C, Theory of Vibrations with applications, 5th Edition,
Pearson,2015.

Mechanics of Solids:

Fundamental principle of mechanics, Introduction to mechanics of deformable bodies, slender members,

energy Methods, Stress and strain: stress-strain-temperature relations, Symmetric and asymmetric
bending, torsion, Curved beams and thick shells, Buckling.
Reference books:
Crandall, S. H., Dahl, N. C. and Langner, T. J., An Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, McGraw Hill,
1984.
Boresi, A. and Schimid, R., Advanced Mechanics of Materials, John Wiley & Sons.

Thermodynamics:

Properties of pure substance, First law of thermodynamics, Second law of thermodynamics, Entropy,
Irreversibility, energy and thermodynamic relations.
Reference books:
Sonntag, R. E., Borgnakke, C. and Van Wylen, G. J. Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 7th edition,
John, Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte. Limited, 2009.
A. Cengel, Michael A. Boles, Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach, 7th edition, Mcgraw Hill
Education, 2011.

Applied Thermodynamics:

Air standard cycles, gas power cycles, I.C. engines, Vapour compression and absorption cycle,
Psychometrics and air conditioning, Vapour power cycles, boilers, its mountings and accessories,
steam turbines, gas turbines, compressors.
Reference books:
Nag P.K., Basic and Applied Thermodynamics, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002.
Nag P.K., Power Plant Engineering, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2001.
T.D. Eastop, A. Mcconkey, Applied Thermodynamics for Engineering Technologists, Pearson
Education, 2009.

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Fluid Mechanics and Machines:

Fluid statics, Conservation laws, Viscous and inviscid flow analysis, Dimensional analysis, Analysis of
fluid machines.
Reference books:
Frank White, Fluid Mechanics, 8th edition, McGrawHill Education, 2016
Fox, Mcdonald, Pritchard, Fluid Mechanics, 8th edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Heat Transfer:

Conduction: steady state and unsteady state heat conduction, Convection: analytical and empirical
relations for forced and free convection heat transfer, condensation and boiling, Radiation heat transfer:
basic laws, shape factor, radiation heat exchange between surfaces, Heat exchanger: analysis and
design, Mass transfer: diffusion and convective mass transfer.
Reference books:
Holman, J. P., Heat Transfer, McGraw Hill, 9th Edition, 2002.
T. Bergman, A. S. Lavine, F. P. Incropera, D. P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 7th
Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2011

Pharmacy
Natural Drugs , Phyto chemistry , Pharmalcognosy :

General Pharmacognosy, traditional systems of medicine, plant nomenclature & classification, macro &
micro morphology, standardization parameters; Properties, isolation techniques, tests and functions of
alkaloids, alkaloidal drugs belonging to the classes: tropane, ecgonine, quinoline, isoquinoline, indole,
purine, phenanthrine, diterpene, peptide, steroidal classes including pseudoalkaloids; Classification,
isolation techniques, test for glycosides, glycoside drugs of class: anthraquinone, cardenolide,
bufedienolide, saponins; Classification, isolation techniques, tests for volatile oils and fixed oils, volatile
oil containing drugs including acyclic, monocyclic, bicyclic and tri cyclic terpenoidal drugs, fixed oils
containing saturated, unsaturated fatty acids; Classification, isolation procedures, test for resins, drugs
of resin alcohol, acid resin and ester resin classes, classification and tests for gums, prepared gums and
naturally occurring gums.
Reference books:
Trease& Evans ‘Pharmacognosy’Saunders, 15th Ed., 2002.Wallis T. E. ‘Text book of Pharmacognosy’,
5th Ed. 1997.

Anatomy Physiology & Hygiene:

Anatomy of a generalized cell, cellular transport mechanisms, cell division, body tissue types and
functions, their properties and characteristics., Composition and functions of blood, Plasma Proteins,
RBC, WBC, platelets- anatomy & functions, hemoglobin and blood groups, blood typing, anatomy and
physiology of the heart, blood pressure, ECG and its significance, blood vessels., General aspects of
neurology, central, peripheral nervous system ( CNS and PNS), autonomic nervous system, endocrine
glands, hormones:- their functions and mechanisms of action., Anatomy of the urinary system,
mechanisms of urine production, diseases of the kidney, male, female reproductive systems and related
disorders., Organs of the respiratory system, process of respiration, diseases related to the systems.
Reference books:
Martini F H – Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology. 4th Ed, P-H International Inc.
Guyton & Hall, A Text book of Medical Physiology XI Ed., WB Saunders Co.(Indian Ed.), Elsevier
2006.

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Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Medicinal Chemistry, Chemistry of Synthetic Drugs and Applied
Pharmaceutical Chemistry) :

Physico-chemical and stereo chemical properties affecting drug actions, drug-receptor interactions, pro-
drugs and drugs metabolism., Classification, structure, synthesis, S.A.R. and mechanism of action of
local anaesthetics, sedatives, hypnotics, anti-histaminics, antihypertensive agents., Various organic
reactions involved in drug synthesis, addition, condensation, rearrangement, carbon – carbon bond
formation, carbon- heteroatom bond formation, heterocyclic ring forming reactions., Chemotherapeutic
agents: sources, synthesis and S.A.R, mechanisms of action of anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-viral
agents., Lead compound identification, retero-synthetic analysis, bio-technological approach to drug
design and development, alkyl chain addition / deletion, ring expansion, ring contraction methods,
synthesis and use of intermediates in organic systems.
Reference books:
Foye, William. “Principles of Medicinal Chemistry’ – Lippincott Williams & Williams, 5th Ed., 2002.
D. Sriram, P-Yogeeswari “Medicinal Chemistry” Pearson Education, I Ed., 2007.

Pharmaceutical and Instrumental Methods of Analysis :

IR, NMR, MASS – spectroscopic techniques, their principles, instrumentation, molecular

characterization, calibration, operation, sample preparation and interpretation of results., UV-Vis.
Spectrophotometer, spectrofluorimeter, AAS: - their principles, instrumentation, calibration, operation,
sample preparation and interpretation of results., Chromatographic Techniques – HPLC, GC, Paper, Gel
electrophoresis – their principles, instrumentation, calibration, operation, sample preparation and
interpretation of results., Titrimetric methods – neutralization (aqueous and non-aqueous), redox,
precipitation, complexometric, iodometric and iodimetric titrations: – their principles, applications, assay
techniques., Limit tests, microbiological assay, determination of water content, methoxyl groups; T.L.C,
paper and coloumn chromatographic techniques and their applications.
Reference books:
Willard H H “Instrumental Methods of Analysis”CBS, 7th Ed. 1988.
Beckett and Stenlake J.B.
‘Practical Pharmaceutical Chemistry’ – 4th Ed. Part I & II, 1997.

Pharmacology and Toxicology :

Introduction, Scope and principles of basic pharmacology and toxicology, mechanisms of drug action,
receptors and drug action, pharmacodynamic parameters affecting drug- receptor interaction,
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics., Cholinergic drugs, cholinergic blockers, adrenergic drugs
and their blockers, ganglionic and neuromuscular blocking agents – their mechanisms action., General
and local anesthetics, anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antipsychotics and antidepressants, narcotic
and non-narcotic drugs, NSAID’s, CNS stimulants anti-convulsants, anti-parkinsonics agents, their
mechanisms., Cardiotonics, antianginals, antihypertensives, diuretics, anti arrhythmic, drugs for blood
disorders – their mechanisms., Principles of Chemotherapy, classification of chemotherapeutic agents,
folate antagonists, protein, cell wall synthesis inhibitiors, quinolone antibiotics, drugs for UTI, antifungal,
antiviral, antitubercular, anthelmintics, antimoebics, anti-cancer drugs.
Reference books:
Goodman & Gilman’s “The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics’ - Fundamentals, 10th Ed.,
McGraw Hill, 2001.
M J Mycek et.al., Lippincott’s Illustrated reviews – Pharmacology-Lippincott-Ramen-III Ed. 2001.

Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biochemistry :

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Introduction and classification of microbes, bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa – physiology and cellular
function, infections and immunity, microbials in antibiotic and vaccine preparations., Nutritional
requirements and cultivation of microbes, culture media types, physical and chemical methods of
microbial control, staining techniques, sterility testing and their validation, sterilization methods and
applications., Microbial mechanisms of human pathogenicity, diseases of the skin, CNS, GIT,
Respiratory Tract, immune system disorders, antimicrobial drugs and their evaluation., Carbohydrates
Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids: their structures, biosynthesis, biochemical energetic functions, clinical
pathology, deficiency disorders., Enzymes and their regulation; classification, structures, kinetics,
inhibition mechanisms, applications.
Reference books:
Microbiology – An introduction – 8th Ed. Tortora, et.al Pearson Pub., 2004.
Prescott et.al Microbiology’ 6th Ed. McGraw Hill, 2005.
“ Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry” – David L Nelson W.H, Framan& Co, 4th Ed. 2004.

Forensic Pharmacy and Quality Control Management :

Regulatory control of manufacturing and sales of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, Drugs & Cosmetics
Act, Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act, Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act., Regulatory
control of teaching and practice of Pharmacy: Pharmacy Act, Objectionable Advertisements Act, Shops
and Establishments Act, Drug Price Control Order, Quality Assurance and Quality Audit: QC/QA
functions, GLP, Quality audit, ISO certification, Good Manufacturing Practices: All aspects of good
manufacturing practices, documentation, protocols involved, design of premises., Pharmaceutical
Management: Planning, organizing, controlling of pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing
activities.
Reference books:
B.M. Mittal – Textbook of Forensic Pharmacy VallabhPrakashan, 10th Ed., 1999.
Khanna O.P., Industrial Engineering and Management, Dhanpat Rai Rev.Ed. 1999.
Willing, etal, Good Manufacturing Practice for Pharmacy: A plan for Total Q.C, Marcel Dekker, 5 th Ed.,
2001.

Industrial And Physical Pharmacy :

Physicochemical properties of Pharmaceutical agents, Rheology, Interfacial phenomenon,

Micromeretics, Raw materials and Materials of construction of equipments., Kinetic Phenomenon,
Chemical Kinetics, Stability testing, Dissolution, Diffusion., Materials of construction, Extraction,
Communition, Mixing., Heat transfer, Distillation, Evaporation, Drying, Fluid Flow, Humidification,
Dehumidification., Filtration, Crystallization, Compression
Reference books:
Aulton M.E – ‘Pharmaceutics -The Science of Dosage Form Design-Churchill Livingston, 2nd Ed. 2002
or ELBS, I Ed.
Lachmann, L. and Others – Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy Lea Feberger 3rd ed. 1986.

Pharmaceutical Formulations and Biopharmaceutics :

Preformulation studies, Physicochemical properties of drugs and their impact on design of drug delivery
systems, classification of dosage forms; Design, Preparation, Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Dosage
Forms: Tablets, Solutions, Capsules ,Micro-encapsulation techniques;, Design, Preparation and
Evaluation of Novel Drug Delivery Systems such as : Sustained Release, Controlled Release,
Transdermal and Transmucosal, Ocular., Parenteral Products: Sterilization methodology, calculations,
evaluation and preparation., Biopharmaceutics: ADME characteristics of drug and their importance in

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Prodrugs.
Reference books:
Mittal B.M., - Text book of Pharmaceutical Formulation – VallabhPrakashan 6th Ed. 1997.
Brahmanker et al – Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics - A Treatise, VallabhPrakashan, 1995.

Dispensing Pharmacy :

General Dispensing Procedures, Latin terms and Abbreviations, Pharmaceutical Calculations,

Posology., Disperse Systems: Suspensions, Emulsions, Creams: General methods of manufacturing,
problems associated with stability., Semi-solid Preparations like Ointments, Gels, Pastes, Suppositories
and Pessaries: General methods of manufacturing, problems associated with stability., Incompatibilities
involved in prescriptions and usage of additives., Containers and Closures: selection of appropriate
containers and closures, Hospital Pharmacy Practice.
Reference books:
Cooper and Gunn – Dispensing for Pharmaceutical students – CBS, 12th ed., 1987.

Computer Science
Discrete Mathematics:

Principles of Counting, Recurrence Relations., Sets, Functions, Relations, Propositional Logic

andPredicate Logic, Strings and Languages.

Reference books:
Mott, Kandel, and Baker. Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists & Mathematicians, PHI 2003.
Harry Lewis and Christos Papadimitriou. Elements of the Theory of Computation 2nd Edition, Pearson
Education.

Theory of Computation:

Regular Languages, Regular Expressions, Finite Automata (deterministic and non-deterministic),

Grammar, Context Free Grammar, Context Free Languages, Push Down Automata (deterministic and
non-deterministic), Proving languages to be regular vs. not-regular and context free vs. not-context free,
Turing Machines, Universal Turing Machine, Recursive and Recursively Enumerable Languages,
Decidability and Un-decidability.
Reference books:
Harry R. Lewis and Christos H. Papadimitriou. Elements of the Theory of Computation 2nd Edition,
Pearson Education.

Data Structures & Algorithms:

Abstract Data Types and Data Structures. Algorithm Analysis and Order Notation.
Sorting and Searching – Algorithms and Complexity; Design and Implementation Techniques.
Linear Data Structures – Lists and Representation; Access-Restricted Lists; Queries, Design, and
Implementation.
Dictionary Data Type: Lists, Hash Tables, Search Trees – Height Balancing; Queries, Design, and
Implementation.
Non-linear Data Structures and Partially Ordered Data: Trees – Representation, Applications, and
Traversal; Graphs – Representation, Connectivity, Traversal, and Paths; Design and Implementation
Reference Books:

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Michael T. Goodrich, Roberto Tamassia. Algorithm Design. Wiley Student Edition.
Cormen T.H., Leiserson, C.E., Rivest, R.L., and C. Stein. Introduction to Algorithms, MIT Press, 2nd
Edition
Design & Analysis of Algorithms:

Algorithm Design Techniques: Top-Down Design (Divide-and-Conquer, Greedy); Bottom-Up Design

(Dynamic Programming); Randomization.
Analysis and Complexity: Analysis of Algorithms; Complexity of Problems – Lower Bound Analysis; Non-
deterministic Algorithms, Complexity Classes and Reductions, NP-completeness / NP-hardness.
Handling Hard Problems: Search – Backtracking, Branch-and-Bound; Introduction to Approximation
Algorithms.
Reference Books:
Cormen T.H., Leiserson, C.E., Rivest, R.L., and C. Stein. Introduction to Algorithms, MIT Press, 2nd
Edition.

Digital Electronics and Microprocessors:

Combinational Logic Design, Adders, Multiplexers, De-Multiplexers, Encoders, Decoders. Sequential

Logic Design, Counters, Registers., Programmable Logic Devices and Logic Families., 8085, 8086
architecture and assembly programming., Memory interfacing ,Programmable peripheral devices and
Interfacing (8253, 8255,8259, 8251).
Reference books:
Digital Design by M. Morris Mano, 5th edition, Pearson Education, Delhi, 2012.
The Intel Microprocessors by Barry B Brey, 8th edition, PHI, 2014.

Operating Systems:

Tasks, Processes, and Threads, Process States & Transitions, Process organization, Process
Scheduling. Concurrency, Mutual Exclusion, Process synchronization, Deadlock and Deadlock handling,
Memory allocation, Paging and Segmentation, Locality, Virtual memory, Frame allocation and Page
replacement algorithms. Thrashing, File systems - Interface, Structure and Implementation, I/O system,
Secondary Storage and Mass Storage Structure.
Reference books:
Silberschatz, A and Galvin, P.B. “Operating System Concepts”, 9th edition, Addison Wesley, 2012.

Computer Organization and Architecture:

Instruction Set Architecture - RISC & CISC processors, Computer Arithmetic & Control Unit., Cache
Memory & Main Memory, I/O, Secondary Memory, RAID System, Bus & Interconnections., Pipelining,
and Instruction-Level Parallelism.
Reference books:
Hennessey & Patterson: Computer Organization & Design: Hardware-Software Interface, 5th edition,
MK/Elsevier, NY, 2013.

Computer Networks:

Concept of autonomous computing nodes in Computer Networks, Concept of Services, Interfaces &
Protocols in Network Architectures; Classification of Networks: LAN MAN, WAN, SAN, PAN, Network
Topologies: Bus, Star, Ring, Tree etc., The IEEE 802 Workgroup and select standards: IEEE 802.1,

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 IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3 (& Variants): Ethernet, Error Control, Flow Control, Bridges, Basics of Wi-Fi &
IEEE 802.11 (WLAN), Protocols at the Network / Internet Layer: IPv4, IPv6, ICMP(v4), IGMP (v4),
ICMPv6, IP Addressing Schemes, IP Subnetting: FLSM, VLSM, Unicast Routing Algorithms & Protocols:
Distance Vector Routing (RIP), Link-State Routing (OSPF), Multicast Routing: PIM-SM, PIM-DM,
MOSPF, DVMRP, Path-Vector Routing (BGP), Mobile IP(v4) and Mobile IPv6, Transport Layer
Protocols: TCP, UDP, Ports, Sockets, Flow Control, Congestion Control & Avoidance, Application Layer
Protocols: HTTP, FTP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, Elementary aspects of Network Security:
Integrity, Privacy, Confidentiality, Protection, Authentication, Role of Cryptography, Non-Repudiation,
Digital Signatures & Certificates, Intrusion Detection Systems, Firewalls
Reference Books:
1. James F. Kurose & Keith W. Ross: Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, 7th Edition, Pearson
Education Inc. Boston, 2016.
2. Larry L. Peterson & Bruce S. Davie: Computer Networks: A Systems Approach, 5th Edition, Morgan
Kaufmann / Elsevier, New Delhi, 2012, reprint 2016.
3. Andrew S. Tanenbaum & David J. Wetherall: Computer Networks, 5th Edition, Pearson, New Delhi,
2014.

Database Systems:

Data Modeling – ER Model, Relational Model, Object-oriented Model, Object-relational Model., Query
Languages – Relational Algebra, Relational Calculus, & SQL, Normalization & Indexing – Functional
Dependencies (FDs), Closure of set of FDs, Attribute Closure, Cannonical Cover, Normal forms up to
4NF. Primary, Clustering, & Secondary Indices, Tree-based and Hash-based Indexing, Multi-
Dimensional Indexing, Query Evaluation & Optimization: Algorithms for evaluation of relational operators,
Cost-based & heuristic query optimization techniques, Transaction Management – Concurrency: Locking
& Timestamping & Crash Recovery: Log-based & Shadow Paging.
Reference books:
1. Silberschatz, Korth&Sudarshan. Database System Concepts - 3e, Mc-Graw Hill, 2011
2. Garcia-Molina, Ullman, Widom, The Complete Book - Database Systems, 2e, Pearson Education,
2009

Compiler Construction:

Overview of Compiler, phases of compiler, Lexical Analysis, Parsing (Top-down and Bottom-up
Parsing), Abstract Syntax tree, Symbol Tables, Semantic Analysis. Types inferencing and Type
Checking. Syntax Directed Translation. Intermediate Code, Code Generation – Basic Blocks and Flow
Graphs, Register Allocation and Assignment, Code Generation Techniques.
Reference books:
1. Aho, A. V., Sethi, R., and Ullman, J. D., Compilers - Principles, Techniques and Tools, Addison-
Wesley, 1988. (Indian reprint 2000).
2. Sethi, R., Programming Languages - Concepts & Constructs, 2nd Ed., Addison-Wesley, 1996.
(Indianreprint 1999).

Instrumentation
Electrical Sciences:

Basic Circuit elements, sources and laws, Circuit analysis Techniques & Theorems, Time-domain
analysis of 1st & 2nd Order Circuits, AC Circuit Analysis, Important Power Concepts, Power factor
correction, Single phase and Three- phase Circuit Analysis, Frequency response and Resonance,

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Semiconductors: Construction, operation and application of Junction Diode, Zener Diode, Transistor
(BJT’s), JFET’s and MOSFET, Ideal operational amplifiers configuration, Magnetic Circuits.
Reference book:
Leonard S Bobrow and Navneet Gupta “Foundation of Electrical Engineering” Oxford University Press,
Asian Edition, 2015.

Analog Electronics:

Operational amplifier basics, ideal and practical Op-amp configurations, special purpose linear Op-amp
circuits: instrumentation amplifiers, isolation, programmable, negative feedback amplifiers etc., Active
filters, IC filters; non-linear operational amplifier circuits, analog multipliers, precision and wave shaping
circuits, comparators and Schmitt triggers and applications, Signal generators: sinusoidal and
nonsinusoidal oscillators, integrated circuits timers. function generators, PLL, Voltage Regulators;
voltage regulator IC, switched capacitor voltage converters, switching regulators, Power amplifiers and
output stage circuits, IC power amplifiers, high frequency amplifiers, tuned amplifiers.
Reference books:
L K Maheshwari& M M S Anand “ Analog Electronics” PHI Private Ltd. 2005.
Adel S Sedra& K C Smith” Microelectronic Circuits” OUP, 5th edition,2005.

Digital Electronics:

Number systems & Codes, Boolean algebra & Simplification, Digital Logic Families, Combinational logic
Design – Decoders, Encoders, MUX, DeMUX, Arithmetic Circuits, Sequential Logic design- Flip-flops,
State machines, ASM, Counters & Registers, PLDs & FPGAs & Computer Organization.
Reference books:
M. Morris Mano, “ Digital Design”, PHI, 3rd Edition, 2002.

Microprocessors:

Introduction to Intel 80x86 processor ISA (8086-80486) , Assembly programming, Programmers model
of processor, processor architecture; Instruction set, modular assembly programming using subroutines,
macros etc. Timing diagrams, Concept of interrupts: hardware & software interrupts, Interrupt handling
techniques, Interrupt controllers, Types of Memory & memory interfacing, Programmable Peripheral
devices and I/O Interfacing, DMA controller and its interfacing, Serial Interface – PCI Buses, RISC Vs
CISC, Cache Memory Organization, Concept of multicore microprocessors, Design of processor based
system.
Reference books:
Barry B Brey, C R Sarma, The Intel Microprocessors. Pearson, Sixth Ed. 2005.
Douglas V Hall, Microprocessor and Interfacing, TMH, Second Edition.

Signals & systems and Digital Signal Processing:

Continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems, Sampling and reconstruction, Properties of
linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, Linear convolution, Fourier series(CTFS, DTFS), Fourier transform
(CTFT, DTFT), Laplace transform, Z-transform, System analysis and frequency response. Discrete
Fourier Transform, Fast Fourier Transform, Analog filters, Digital filters (FIR and IIR), Linear estimation
and prediction, Adaptive filters, Multi-rate signal Processing.
Reference books:
1. B P Lathi “Principles of Signal Processing and Linear Systems” Oxford University Press, International
version, 2009.

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2. Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, "Signals and Systems," Pearson Education Ltd., 2nd edition,
2015.
3. Sanjit K. Mitra “Digital Signal Processing-A computer-based approach” McGraw Hill education, 4th
Edition, 2013.

Electronic devices and microelectronics circuits:

Semiconductor materials and their properties, Carrier transport and excess carriers in semiconductors;
Single p-n junction devices- rectifier, Zener diodes, switching diodes, microwave diodes, optoelectronic
devices, Bipolar junction transistors; JFET; MOSFET; MOS and CMOS devices; Basic device fabrication
steps and techniques and introduction to ICs . Basic single and two stage transistor BJT and MOSFET
amplifier; current mirrors and current sources; active load biasing in integrated circuits, Voltage sources
and voltage references, differential and multistage amplifiers with and without feedback; frequency
response and frequency compensation, Operational amplifiers-2 stage, stability analysis and
compensation techniques.
Reference books:
B G Streetman & Sanjay Banerjee” Solid state Electronic Devices” PHI Pearson Edu, 6th ed.,2006.
Adel S Sedra& K C Smith” Microelectronic Circuits” OUP, 5th edition,2005.

Control Systems and Power Electronics:

Mathematical model of physical systems: Differential equations, Block diagram, signal flow graph,
transfer function, feedback characteristics of control systems, control systems components, Time
response analysis, stability, Root locus concepts, frequency response (Bode plots, Polar plots, Nyquist
plots), state space analysis and compensation concepts. Line frequency Uncontrolled/Controlled AC-DC
Converter (Rectifier); DC-DC Switch- Mode Converters; Switch- Mode DC-AC Converters (Inverters).

Industrial Instrumentation & Control:

Elements of process control loop, mathematical modeling, dynamic closed loop characteristics,
Controller principles & tuning, DDC loop, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electronic controller, Complex
multivariable control schemes, final control elements, PLCs, DCS, SCADA, AI techniques: Expert
system, ANN, FuzzyLogic.
Reference books:
Curtis D. Johnson. “Process control instrumentation technology” Prentice Hall of India.
Stephanopolous George, “Chemical process controls.
Computer based industrial control by Krishan Kant, Prentice Hall of India

Transducers & Measurement Techniques :

Generalizedmeasurement system, functional elements, Static and dynamic characteristics, Resistive,

inductive, capacitive, piezoelectric, Hall effect, photoelectric, fiber optic transducer, MEMS based
transducers, Measurement of Motion, pressure, flow, temperature level, viscosity, pH, humidity, vibration,
Signal conducting techniques using op-amps, instrumentation amplifier, bridges, carrier amplifier,
chopper amplifier, charge amplifier and Isolation amplifier, Data converter, filters, Data acquisition
system, inverse transducers &feed back measurement systems.
Reference books:
Measurement Systems, application and design by E.O Doebelin and Dhanesh N. Manik, Tata McGraw-
Hill.

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 Electronic Instruments & Instrumentation Technology

Electronic indicating, display, Recording & Analysis instruments, Signal generators, Frequency
synthesizers, Counters, Grounding and Shielding techniques, Instrumentation in hazardous areas,
Industrial data communication.
Reference books:
Electronic Instruments and Instrumentation Technology by M.M.S. Anand, Prentice Hall of India.

Biological Sciences
Genetics :

Laws of inheritance and genetic interaction, Genetic mapping in Virus. Bacteria, & Eukaryotes, Gene
expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, Control of gene expression in prokaryotes eukaryotes and
Viruses., Population and evolutionary genetics.
Reference books:
Principles of Genetics –Robert H. Tamarin, 7th edition, Tata McGraw – Hill,2002.

Molecular Technique:

Restriction endonuleases, Vectors and cloning, Blotting technique, PCR, Sequencing

Reference books:
Principles of Gene Manipulation- R.W.Old&S.B.Primrose, 7th Edition

Biological Chemistry:

Chemistry of Biomolecules, Enzymes, Vitamins & Coenzymes, Bioenergetics and biological

oxidation,Metabolism of Biomolecules, Photosynthesis
Reference books:
Principle of Biochemistry-Lehninger, Macmillan Worth Publication, 3rd edition

Microbiology:

Fundamentals of Microbiology, A survey of the microbial world, Host-Microbe interaction, Microbes and
Human disease, Environmental and applied microbiology
Reference books :
Microbiology-An introduction (8th edition)- Tartora,Funk& Cane-Pearson publishing house.

Ecology :

Abiotic factors, Ecosystem ecology and energy flow, Community ecology and population ecology,
Regional Ecology (Terrestrial and Aquatic), Regional Ecology (Terrestrial and Aquatic)
Reference books :
Concepts of Ecology by E J Kormondy, Fundamentals of ecology by E. P. Odum .

Plant Physiology :

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 Transport and translocation of water and solutes, Essential elements and their function, Plant
development and PGRs, Ascent of sap and translocation in phloem, Movement in plants
Reference books:
Plant physiology, 3rd edition by Salisbury & Ross- CBS Publisher and Distributor.

Biophysics :

Chemical properties of basic unit of life, energy forces, bonds., Conformation of Biomolecules,
Biological membranes and Biomechaniques, Physiochemical techniques to study biomolecules, X-ray
crystallography, NMR, molecular modeling.
Reference books :
Biophysical chemistry by Cantor and Schimmel. Biophysics by Rodney Cotteril.

Cell and Developmental Biology:

Preview of cell, cellular membranous systems, Transport, Mitochondria, Chloroplast, energy

transducing, organelle, Golgi, Nucleus, Cytoskeletal network, Cell growth & proliferation, Cell Immunity,
Morphogenesis and cell differentiation, Organogenesis, germ cells and sex, Stem cells.
Reference books:
Cell and Molecular Biology-Philip Sheeler & Donald E. Bianchi. 3rd edition, John Wiley Publication.
Principles of Development –Lewis Wolpert-Oxford University Press, 2nd edition

Animal physiology:

Digestive and Respiratory system, Circulatory system, Excretory system, Nervous and Endocrine
system, Body Immune system
Reference books :
Animal Physiology by Sherwood et al, 1st edition- Thomson Publication. Animal Physiology by Sherwood
et al, 1st edition- Thomson Publication.

Bio statistics and Introduction to Bioinformatics.

Introduction to genomic & Proteomics, Human Genome and other sequencing projects, Biological
databases and data mining, sequence similarity search and sequence alignment, Protein structure
prediction and structure analysis, Phylogenetic analysis, use of software packages in Bioinformatics,
Probability and Statistics.
Reference Books
Introduction to Bioinformatics”ByArther M Lesk, Oxford,2003(TB-1)
Bioinformatics Genome and sequence Analysis” by David W Mount, CSHL Press

Chemistry
Chemical Kinetics:

Integrated rate laws for simple and complex reactions. Integrated rate laws in terms of properties
dependent on concentrations of reactants and/or products. Effect of temperature on reaction rates,
Theories of reaction rates: Collision theory and transition state theory, Rate laws and reaction
mechanism. Unimolecular, bimolecular and trimolecular reactions. RRK theory of unimolecular reaction,
Reactions in solution. Reactions in excited state. Fast reaction kinetics, Homogeneous and
heterogeneous catalysis

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Reference books:
Principles of Genetics –Robert H. Tamarin, 7th edition, Tata McGraw –Hill,2002.

Chemical Thermodynamics:

Concept and laws of thermodynamic, Thermodynamics of gases, Thermodynamics of non-ideal and

electrolyte solutions, Statistical thermodynamics, Non-equilibrium thermodynamics
Reference books:
Ira N. Levine, Physical Chemistry, Tata McGraw Hill, 2002, 5 th edition
Donal A. McQuarrie & J. D. Simon, Molecular Thermodynamics Viva Book Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 2004
R. C Srivastava, S K Saha, A K Jain, Thermodynamics, 2004

Quantum chemistry and atomic and molecular structure:

Mathematical and Physical Foundations of Quantum Chemistry, Simple potential problems in one, two
and three dimension including particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, potential barrier, rigid rotator
hydrogen atom, He-atom, effective nuclear charge, Slater orbitals, electron spin, Solution of Hartree-
Fock equation for He-atom, self-consistent field, Two electron system, Slater determinants, Hartree-Fock
method, Approximation methods, variation, perturbation theory angular momentum, Atomic structure,
Molecular structure,
Reference books :
‘Quantum Chemistry’, Donald A. McQuarrie, University Science Books (First Indian Edition 2003, Viva
Books Private Limited).
‘Quantum Chemistry’, Ira N. Levine, Pearson Education Inc. (2000) (First Indian Reprint, 20033.
Molecular Quantum Mechanics”, P.W. Atkins and R.S. Friedman, 3rd Ed. OUP (1997). [4th ed. Has come
out].
Elementary Quantum Chemistry” F.L. Pilar, 2nd ed., McGraw Hill (1990).
Quantum Chemistry”, John P. Lowe, 2nd ed., Pearson Education Inc.

Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds :

Aliphatic & Aromatic Nucleophilic Substitutions, Aromatic Electrophilic Substitution, Addition to carbon-
carbon multiple and carbon-heteromultiple bonds, Eliminations, Orbital symmetry in organic reactions
Reference books:
March Jerry, Advanced Organic Chemistry, John Wiley & Sons, 4th edition, 1992
Morrison and Boyd, Organic Chemistry, Prentice & Hall, 6th edition, 1992

Instrumental methods of analysis:

Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H NMR, 13C NMR, EPR), IR Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry,
Ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, chromatography and other separation
techniques, Structure Resolution by combination of techniques.
Reference books :
William Kemp, “Organic Spectroscopy”, Macmillan, 3rd ed. , 1991

Bonding in inorganic compounds:

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Point Groups and Molecular Symmetry, Character Tables and applications of point group symmetry,
Ionic bond; Polarization, Covalent bond; VB and MO theories, Coordination Compounds bonding and
spectra.
Reference books:
Huheey, J. E. and others, “Inorganic Chemistry”, Pearson Edu., 4th ed., 1993

Chemical experimentation :

Acid base titrations, Complexometric titrations, Synthesis of organic compounds and functional group
identification, Study of kinetics of chemical reactions, Determination of partition function, Adsorption
isotherm, Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, Qualitative analysis of salts/mixture of salts
Reference books:
Vogel’s textbook of practical organic chemistry 5th edition
Vogel’s textbook of quantitative inorganic analysis
Vogel’s qualitative inorganic analysis, 7th edition

Synthetic organic Chemistry:

One Group C-X Disconnections, Two Group C-X Disconnections, One Group C-C Disconnections, Two
Group C-C Disconnections, Ring Synthesis and Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds.
Reference books :
R.O.C.Norman, Principles of Organic Synthesis, 2 nd edition., Chapman & Hall, 1978.
W.A.Smit, A.F.Bochkov and R.Caple, Organic Synthesis: The Science Behind the art, 1st edition, The
Royal society of chemistry, 1998.
Stuart Warren, Designing Organic Syntheses: A Programmed Introduction to the Synthon Approach,
John Wiley and sons Ltd., 1978.

Basic organic and inorganic chemistry:

Stereochemistry (Isomerism, chirality, origin of optical activity, stereochemistry of cyclic compounds,

resolution), Conformations (Rotation around sigma bonds, conformational analysis of butane,
cyclohexane, and substituted cyclohexanes.), Name reactions (Diels Alder reaction; Friedel-
Crafts(acylation and alkylation) reaction; Clemmensen reduction; Wittig reaction; Claisen condensation;
Hofmann and Cope eliminations), Co-ordination chemistry, Chemistry of main group elements.
Reference books:
W. Graham Solomons and Craig B. Fryhle, ‘Organic Chemistry’, 8th Edition, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
New York, 2004.
J.D. Lee, ‘Concise Inorganic Chemistry’, 5th edition, Blackwell Science, Oxford, 1999.

Chemistry of Organic Compounds :

Carboxylic acid and carboxylic acid derivatives, Chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic amines, Structure,
property and reactions of five and six membered heterocyclic compounds containing O, N and S.,
Organometallic compounds in organic synthesis: Organolithium, Organomagnesium, Organozinc and
Organocopper, Carbohydrates
Reference books:
F A Carey, Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publications Company Ltd., 2003.
P A Bruice, Organic Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Reason Edution, Inc. 2001.
Wade, Organic Chemistry, 5th Edition, Reason Edution, Inc. 2003

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Economics
Principles of Economics :
Elements of Market Economy, Demand, Supply, Elasticity, Marginal Utility & Indifference Curve Analysis,
Consumer Behavior, Analysis of Production and Cost Analysis, Markets, Basics of Macro economics,
GDP and Components of GDP, Role of Money, Banking and Credit Creation, Economics of Public Goods

Reference books
Case K. E, Fair Ray C. and Oster S, “Principles of Economics”, Pearson Education, 9th Edition, 2014
Fundamentals of Finance & Accounting:
Basics of Accounting, Financial Statements and Analysis, Financial Ratios, Introduction to Securities,
markets and analysis, Banking System, RBI, Non-bank financial intermediaries, Markets for Future,
Options & Derivatives; Foreign Exchange Markets

Reference books:
Horngren Charles T & Others Introduction to Financial Accounting Pearson Edu, 9th ed, 2008
Microeconomics :
Theory of Consumer Behaviour, Topics in Consumer Theory, Theory of Firm, Theory of Market Structure,
General Equilibrium, Welfare Economics, Externalities, Common & Public Goods

Reference books
 Henderson J M and Quandt R E , Microeconomic Theory : A Mathematical Approach , McGraw Hill
3rd ed. 1980.
 Snyder, Chirstopher& W Nicholson Fundamentals of Microeconomics Cengage-L, 11th ed, 2014
Macroeconomics:
Macroeconomic System- Measurement, I-O System, Flow of Funds, Keynesian System – Demand,
Money, Interest , Income, Output, Inflation & Unemployment, Money Supply, Consumption and
Investment, Consumption and Investment.

Reference books:
Froyen, Richard T, “Macroeconomics: Theory and Policies”, Pearson Education Inc.; 10th Edition, 2014
Econometrics :
Basics of Statistics, Ordinary Least Squares (OLS), k-variable Linear Equation, General Linear Model,
Violation of Classical Assumptions, Heteroskedasticity, Autocorrelation, Multicollinearity, Dummy
variables, Time Series Analysis, Cross sectional and Panel Time Series Models, ARIMA Models,
Simultaneous Equation System

Reference books:
Dougherty, Christopher Intro to Econometrics OUP, 4th ed., 2011
Money Banking & Financial Markets :
Money and its Functions; Money Markets; Foreign Exchange Markets; Financial Markets; Financial
Derivatives; the Banking Firm; Non-banking Financial Institutions; Indian Banking; Monetary
Transmission Mechanisms; Money and Inflation; Theory of Rational Expectations; Central banking:
Determinants of the Money Supply; Tools, Goals and Targets of Monetary Policy; International Monetary
and Financial System. IMF

Reference books:
Mishkin, Frederic S The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets: A Global Perspective
Addison Wesley, 7th ed. 2004.

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 Public Finance and Theory:
Theory and Practice : Scope of Public Finance, Allocation, Distribution & Public Choices, Equity in
Distribution, Public Choice & Fiscal Policy, Public Expenditure – Structure, Growth & Evaluation, Public
Revenue, Principles of Taxation, Role of Fiscal Policy in India, Budgeting in India

Reference books:
Musgrave, R. A. and Musgrave, P. B. Public Finance: Theory and Practice, Tata Mc Graw- Hill Book
Company, Fifth Edition, 2004, New Delhi
Economics of Growth and Development:
Economic Growth Models – Harrod-Domar, Neo-classical, Two sector Models, The Fel’dman Model of
Economic Growth, Samuelson Model of Economic Growth, Kaldor’s Model of Income, Population,
Environment, Inequality and Development, Planning in India.

Reference books:
 Jones H.G. An Introduction to Modern Theories of Economic Growth, McGraw Hill, Kogakusha Ltd.
1976.,
 Devraj Ray Development Economics OUP, Delhi 1998
International Economics:
International Economics, Early Trade Theories, International Trade – Comparative Advantage, The
Standard Theory of International Trade, Offer Curves and the terms of Trade, Edgeworth Box Diagram
& the Production possibility Frontier, Heckscher – Ohlin (H-O) Model, Modern Theories of International
Trade, Tariffs, Quotas, Economic integration: custom union and free Trade Areas, Foreign Direct
Investment, Balance of Payments: Concepts and Definitions, The Price Adjustment Mechanism with
Flexible and Fixed Exchange Rate International Monetary System, GATT, WTO, Income Adjustment
Mechanism and Synthesis of automatic Adjustment Mechanism, The Euro, Capital Account
Convertibility, SAARC, SAPTA.

Reference books:
Salvatore. D. International Economics WSE 8th ed. 2004

Issues in Economic Development:

Economic Development, Diverse Structure and Characteristics of Developing Nations, Classic Theories
of Development; Contemporary Models of Development and Underdevelopment, Poverty, Inequality and
Development, Population Growth and Economic Development: Causes, Consequences, and
Controversies, Urbanization and Rural-Urban Migration: Theory and Policy, Human Capital: Education
and Health in Economic Development, Gender and Development, Agriculture and Development, The
Environment and Development, External Aid, Public Debt.

Reference books:
 Michael P. Todaro and Stephen C. Smith. Economic Development, 10th edition. Pearson Addison
Wesley, 2012.
 Meier & Rauch (2012): Leading Issues in Economic Development, 8/e, Oxford University Press.
 Agarwala and Singh (eds) (1992): The Economics of Underdevelopment, Oxford University Press,
1992

Mathematics
Optimization
Modeling with linear programming, General L.P.Solution, The simplex method, Duality and post optimal
analysis, Transportation model and its variants, Goal Programming and Integer linear programming, Non
linear programming Algorithms.

Reference book:
Operations Research: An Introduction by Hamdy A Taha 8/E, Prentice Hall India/Pearson Education

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Discrete Mathematics

Logic and methods of proof, Elementary Combinatorics, recurrence relations, Relations and digraphs,
orderings, Boolean algebra and Boolean functions.

Reference book:
Joe L. Mott, Abraham Kandel& Theodore P. Baker: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientist &
Mathematicians PHI, 2nd Edition 2010.
Elementary Real Analysis

Countable & Uncountable sets, Sequence of real numbers, Limsup&liminf., Metric space, Open & closed
sets, limit point, compact sets in Rn, Metric space, Open & closed sets, limit point, compact sets in Rn,
Continuous Functions, continuity and compactness, functions, Riemann Integral & Riemann Stieltjes
Integral, Sequence & Series of Functions

Reference books:
Principle of Mathematical Analysis by Rudin, Mc-graw hill Publishers
Algebra
Groups, Subgroups, Normal Subgroups, & Quotient Groups, Homomorphisms&Automorphism,
Permutation groups, Cauchy Theorem &Sylow Theorem, Rings, Ring Homomorphisms, Ideals & Quotient
Rings, Euclidean Rings, Unique Factorization domain, Polynomial Rings.

Reference books:
Topics in Algebra by I.N. Herstein ,Vikas Publishing House Pvt Ltd.
Mathematical Methods
Integral Transforms: Fourier, Fourier sine/cosine and their inverse transforms (properties, convolution
theorem and application to solve differential equation), Discrete Fourier Series, Fast Fourier transform,
Calculus of Variation: Introduction, Variational problem with functionals containing first order derivatives
and Euler equations, Variational problem with moving boundaries. Integral equations: Classification of
integral equations, Voltera equations, Fredholm equations, Greens functions.

Reference books:
F. B. Hildebrand, Methods of Applied Mathematics, Dover Publications; 2nd edition, 1992. Sudhakar Nair,
Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics: For Engineering and the Physical
Sciences, Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Operations Research

Queuing Systems: Poisson Queueing Systems, Reliability: Reliability & hazard rate function of series
and parallel systems, Inventory Systems: Single item Inventory models, Simulation & Game Theory,
Network Models and Deterministic Dynamic Programming.

Reference books:
Operations Research Vol.III, EDD Notes; S.Venkateswaran& B. Singh
Operations Research: An Introduction by Hamdy A Tah
Graphs and Networks
Basic concepts of graphs and digraphs behind electrical communication and other networks behind social,
economic and empirical structures; connectivity, reachability and vulnerability; trees, tournaments and
matroids; planarity; routing and matching problems; representations; various algorithms; applications.

Reference book:
NarsinghDeo: Graph theory with applications to engineering & computer science, PHI 1974.
Measure and Integration

Lebesgue measure, measurable sets, Measurable function, Riemann and Lebesgue , integral and its
properties, Differenation, Function of Bounded variations, Lp – spaces, Different modes of convergent

Reference books :
Lebesgue Measure and Integration by P.K.Jain&V.P. Gupta, New Age International Ltd,1986

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Introduction to Topology

Topological spaces; Special topologies, Subspaces; Product spaces & Quotient spaces, Continuity &
homeomorphisms, Connectedness & Compactness, Fundamental Groups of Surfaces

Reference books :
J. R. Munkres: Topology, Pearson Publication.
Ordinary Differential Equations
Existence and uniqueness theorems; properties of linear systems; behaviour of solutions of nth order
equations; asymptotic behaviour of linear systems; stability of linear and weakly nonlinear systems;
conditions for boundedness and the number of zeros of the nontrivial solutions of second order equations;
stability by Liapunov's direct method; autonomous and non autonomous systems.

Reference book:
S Ahmad & M R M Rao : Theory of Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications in Biology and
Engineering, East West Press, 1999.
Numerical Analysis
Computer arithmetic and errors, solving nonlinear equations, Solving set of Equations, Interpolation,
Numerical differentiation and numerical integration, Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations

Reference books :
Applied Numerical Analysis by Gerald and Wheatley 6/E, Pearson Education
Introduction to Functional Analysis
Vector spaces, dimension, infinite dimensional vector, faces, Normed linear spaces, Riesz Lemma,
Banach spaces, Normed linear spaces lp, C0 ,C[a,c], Continuous linear transformations on normed linear
spaces, Inter product spaces, Hilbert spaces, orthogonal sets direct sum, Bessels Inequality, Riesz
Representation theorem, uniform bounded ness, principle, open mapping theorem, closed graph theorem.

Reference books:
Limaye : Introduction to Functional Analysis , New Age international Publishers 2000.
Differential Geometry
Plane curves, Space Curves, Surfaces and Curvatures, First & Second Fundamental Forms, Geodesics

Reference books :
Pressly: Elementary Differential Geometry, Springer –Verlag
Partial Differential Equations

Nonlinear equations of first order, Charpits Method, Method of Characteristics; Elliptic, parabolic and
hyperbolic partial differential equations of order 2, maximum principle, Duhamels principle, Greens
function, Laplace transform &fourier transform technique, solutions satisfying given conditions, partial
differential equations in engineering & science.

Reference book:
TynMyint-U and LokenathDebnath, Linear Partial Differential Equations for Scientists and Engineers,
Birkhauser, 4th Edition.

Physics
Modern Physics

Special Theory of Relativity, Particle-like Properties of Waves, Wave-like Properties of Particles,

Heisenberg Uncertainty Relation, Bohr’s Model of Hydrogen-like Atoms, Schrodinger Equation, Particle
in One-dimensional Potential, Particle in One-dimensional Potential, Many Electrons Atoms, Physics of
Molecules, Nuclear Transformations
Reference books :

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R. Eisberg& R. Resnick, Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules & Solids, WSE, 2nd ed., 1985
Arthur Beiser, Concepts of Modern Physics, Tata McGraw-Hill, 6th ed., 2005

Thermodynamics & Properties of Matter

Thermometry, Thermal Expansion, Heat, Work and the First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of
Thermodynamics, Heat Engines and Entropy, Kinetic Theory, Phase Transformations, General
Properties of Matter
Reference books :
Zemansky&Dittman, Heat & Thermodynamics, 6th ed., McGraw-Hill, 1981

Classical Mechanics

Constraints, Generalized Coordinates, De-Alembert’s principle, Lagranges Equations of Motion, Two-

body Central force motion, Rigid Body Kinematics, Rigid Body Dynamics, Hamilton’s Equations of
Motion
Reference books :
H Goldstein, Classical Mechanics, Pearson Education, 3rd ed., 2002

Electromagnetic Theory

Electrostatics in Free Space, Electrostatics in Matter, Magnetostatics in Free Space, Magnetostatics in

Matter, Faraday’s Law of Electromagnetic Induction, Maxwell’s Equations, Conservation Laws,
Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic Potentials, Fields and Radiations
Reference books :
D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, Pearson Education, 3rd ed., 1999

Quantum Mechanics

Schrodinger Equation, Eigenvalues, Eigenfunctions, Eigenfunction Expansion, Dirac Notation, Operator

Methods, Harmonic Oscillator, Angular Momentum, Central Force Problem, The Hydrogen Atom, Spin,
Identical Particles, Time Independent Perturbation Theory
Reference books :
Richard L. Liboff, Introductory Quantum Mechanics, Pearson Education, 4 th ed., 2003
Stephen Gisiorowicz, Quantum Physics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 3rd ed., 2003

Methods of Mathematical Physics

Vector Analysis, Curvilinear Coordinates, Matrices and Vector Spaces, Functions of Complex Variables,
Ordinary Differential Equations, Sturm-Lioville Theory and Special Functions, Elements of Partial
Differential Equations
Reference books :
Mathew Jon & R. Walker, Mathematical Methods of Physics, Pearson Education, 2 nd ed., 1970
Arfken& Weber, Mathematical Methods for Physicists, Academic Press, 6th ed., 2005

Statistical Physics

Elements of Probability Theory, Elementary Kinetic Theory, Microcanonical, Canonical & Grand
Canonical Ensembles and Their Applications, Quantum Statistics of Ideal Bose Gases, Quantum
Statistics of Ideal Fermi Gases

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Reference books :
Pathria R K, Statistical Mechanics, Elsevier, 2nd ed., 1996

Solid State Physics

X-ray Diffraction and Crystal Structure, Lattice Dynamics, Free Electron Theory of Metal, Electron in
Periodic potential, Energy Bands, Semiconductors, Superconductivity
Reference books:
Kittel C., Introduction to Solid State Physics, WSE, 7th ed., 1995

Optics & Spectroscopy

Geometrical Optics, Interference, Diffraction, Polarization, Crystal Optics & Lasers, Atomic & Molecular
Spectroscopy
Reference books:
Ghatak, A K, Optics, Tata McGraw-Hill, 3rd ed., 2005
Banwell C N, Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy, Tata Mc-Graw-Hill, 4th ed.,1994

Nuclear & Particle Physics

Nuclear Properties and Nuclear Models, Fission & Fusion, The Quark Model, Elementary Particles, their
Classification and Interactions, Particle Accelerators, Conservation Laws of Elementary Particles and
Fundamental Interactions
Reference books :Krane K, Introductory Nuclear Physics, John Wiley & Sons, 1st ed., 1988
Griffiths, D J, Introduction to Elementary Particles, WIE, 1st ed., 1987

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 SYLLABUS FOR SPECIAL TEST INSOFTWARE SYSTEMS

Structured Programming in C:
Control Constructs: Conditionals, Loops, and Jumps, Tuples, Unions, and Lists, Functions and Variables,
Recursion, Memory Allocation model, Dynamic Memory Allocation – Pointers and Address Arithmetic,
Dynamically Allocated Data and Linked Lists.

Reference books:
Brian W. Kernighan & Dennis M. Ritchie – The C Programming Language, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1988.

Advanced Programming in C:
User Defined Types, Access Restricted Lists (Stacks/Queues). Binary Trees, Macros and Preprocessing,
Modular Programming – Separate Compilation and linking. Libraries, File and I/Q operations, String
Processing.

Reference books:
Brian W. Kernighan & Dennis M. Ritchie – The C Programming Language, Prentice Hall, Inc., 1988.

Object Orientation and Software Engineering:

Basics of OOP – Objects and Classes, and Delegation, Inheritance and Dynamic Binding. Types and
Polymorphism. Templates/Generics. Software Lifecycle, Development Methodologies, Software
Requirements Analysis and Modeling, Object Oriented Design, Design Patterns. Architectural Design,
Modeling for Design. Software Testing and Quality.

Reference books:
Herbert Schildt., Java: The Complete Reference, Ninth Edition, 2014. Oracle Press.

Database Systems:
Database Modeling & Design – ER modeling, Normalization Techniques, Database Querying – SQL.

Reference books:
Database System Concepts. Silberschatz, Korth and Sudarshan. 6th Ed. McGraw Hill, 2016.

Core Systems:
Number Representations and Boolean algebra, Logic Gates, Combinational and Sequential Circuits,
Computer Organization: Instruction Set. Computer Arithmetic, Control and Memory Organization,
Operating Systems – Basics, Processes and Threads, Operating systems – Memory Hierarchy, Virtual
Memory, Secondary Storage, File Systems, Local Area Networks and Ethernet, Internetworking:
TCP/UDP and IP, World Wide Web: Client – Server Systems, HTTP, HTML, XML, Web-based Systems.

Reference books:
R. E. Bryant and David O’ Hallaron, “Computer. Systems: A Programmer’s Perspective,”, 2 nd edition,
Prentice-Hall, 2011.

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