Linear Algebra:

Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus:
Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite
and improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple
integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line,
Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.

Differential equations:
First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential
equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters,
Cauchy's and Euler's equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial
Differential Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables:
Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor's
and Laurent' series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics:

Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and
standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions,
Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression
analysis.

Numerical Methods:
Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for
differential equations.

Transform Theory:
Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.
 Electronics And Communication Engineering

Networks:
Network graphs: matrices associated with graphs; incidence, fundamental cut
set and fundamental circuit matrices. Solution methods: nodal and mesh
analysis. Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and Norton's maximum
power transfer, Wye-Delta transformation. Steady state sinusoidal analysis
using phasors. Linear constant coefficient differential equations; time domain
analysis of simple RLC circuits, Solution of network equations using Laplace
transform: frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits. 2-port network
parameters: driving point and transfer functions. State equations for networks.

Electronic Devices:
Energy bands in silicon, intrinsic and extrinsic silicon. Carrier transport in
silicon: diffusion current, drift current, mobility, and resistivity. Generation and
recombination of carriers. p-n junction diode, Zener diode, tunnel diode, BJT,
JFET, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, p-I-n and avalanche photo diode,
Basics of LASERs. Device technology: integrated circuits fabrication process,
oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, photolithography, n-tub, p-tub and twin-
tub CMOS process.

Analog Circuits:
Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs and analog
CMOS. Simple diode circuits, clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias
stability of transistor and FET amplifiers. Amplifiers: single-and multi-stage,
differential and operational, feedback, and power. Frequency response of
amplifiers. Simple op-amp circuits. Filters. Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for
oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp configurations. Function generators
and wave-shaping circuits, 555 Timers. Power supplies.

Digital circuits:
Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC
families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinatorial circuits: arithmetic
circuits, code converters, multiplexers, decoders, PROMs and PLAs.
Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Sample
and hold circuits, ADCs, DACs. Semiconductor memories.
Microprocessor(8085): architecture, programming, memory and I/O
interfacing.

Signals and Systems:

Definitions and properties of Laplace transform, continuous-time and discrete-
time Fourier series, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier Transform, DFT
and FFT, z-transform. Sampling theorem. Linear Time-Invariant (LTI)
Systems: definitions and properties; causality, stability, impulse response,
convolution, poles and zeros, parallel and cascade structure, frequency
response, group delay, phase delay. Signal transmission through LTI
systems.

Control Systems:
Basic control system components; block diagrammatic description, reduction
of block diagrams. Open loop and closed loop (feedback) systems and
stability analysis of these systems. Signal flow graphs and their use in
determining transfer functions of systems; transient and steady state analysis
of LTI control systems and frequency response. Tools and techniques for LTI
control system analysis: root loci, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Bode and Nyquist
plots. Control system compensators: elements of lead and lag compensation,
elements of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control. State variable
representation and solution of state equation of LTI control systems.

Communications:
Random signals and noise: probability, random variables, probability density
function, autocorrelation, power spectral density. Analog communication
systems: amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems, spectral
analysis of these operations, superheterodyne receivers; elements of
hardware, realizations of analog communication systems; signal-to-noise ratio
(SNR) calculations for amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation
(FM) for low noise conditions. Fundamentals of information theory and
channel capacity theorem. Digital communication systems: pulse code
modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), digital
modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes
(ASK, PSK, FSK), matched filter receivers, bandwidth consideration and
probability of error calculations for these schemes. Basics of TDMA, FDMA
and CDMA and GSM.
Electromagnetics:
Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl; Gauss' and Stokes'
theorems, Maxwell's equations: differential and integral forms. Wave equation,
Poynting vector. Plane waves: propagation through various media; reflection
and refraction; phase and group velocity; skin depth. Transmission lines:
characteristic impedance; impedance transformation; Smith chart; impedance
matching; S parameters, pulse excitation. Waveguides: modes in rectangular
waveguides; boundary conditions; cut-off frequencies; dispersion relations.
Basics of propagation in dielectric waveguide and optical fibers. Basics of
Antennas: Dipole antennas; radiation pattern; antenna gain.
Multiple choice questions in all papers and sections will contain four answers,
of which only one is correct. The types of questions in a paper may be based
on following logic:

(i) Recall:

These are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws of the

discipline. The candidate is expected to be able to obtain the answer
either from his/her memory of the subject or at most from a one-line
computation.
Example
Q. During machining maximum heat is produced

(A) in flank face (B) in rake face

(C) in shear zone (D) due to friction between chip and tool.

(ii) Comprehension:
These questions will test the candidate's understanding of the basics of
his/her field, by requiring him/her to draw simple conclusions from
fundamental ideas.

Example
Q. A DC motor requires a starter in order

(A) to develop a starting torque

(B) to compensate for auxiliary field ampere turns
(C) to limit armature current at starting
(D) to provide regenerative braking

(iii) Application:
In these questions, the candidate is expected to apply his/her knowledge
either through computation or by logical reasoning.

Example:

Q. The sequent depth ratio of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel is

16.48. The Froude number at the beginning of the jump is:

(A) 10.0 (B) 5.0

(C) 12.0 (D) 8.0

(iv) Analysis and Synthesis:

These can be linked questions, where the answer to the first question of the
pair is required in order to answer its successor. Or these can be common
data questions, in which two questions share the same data but can be solved
independently of one another.

Common Data Questions

Multiple questions may be linked to a common data problem, passage and the
like. Two or three questions can be formed from the given common data
problem. Each question is independent and its solution obtainable from the
above problem data/passage directly. (Answer of the previous question is not
required to solve the next question). Each question under this group will carry
two marks.

Example
Common Data, for instance, Questions 48 and 49 in main paper:
Let X and Y be jointly distributed random variables such that the conditional
distribution of Y, given X=x, is uniform on the interval (x-1,x+1). Suppose
E(X)=1 and Var(X)= 5/3

First question using common data:

Q.48 The mean of the random variable Y is

(A) 1/2 (B) 1 (C) 3/2 (D) 2

Second question using common data:

Q.49 The variance of the random variable Y is

(A) 1/2 (B) 2/3 (C) 1 (D) 2

Linked Answer Questions:

These questions are of problem solving type. A problem statement is followed

by two questions based on the problem statement. The two questions are
designed such that the solution to the second question depends upon the
answer to the first one. In other words, the first answer is an intermediate step
in working out the second answer. Each question in such linked answer
questions will carry two marks.

Example:

Statement for Linked Answer Questions, for instance, for Questions 52 and 53
in Main Paper:

The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is given by

First question of the pair:

Q.52 The value of K which will cause sustained oscillations in the closed loop
system is

Second question of the pair:

Q.53 The frequency of sustained oscillations is

The questions based on the above four logics may be a mix of single stand
alone statement / phrase / data type questions, combination of option codes
type questions or match items types questions.

There will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks.

Q.1 to Q.25 (25 questions) carry one mark each (sub-total 25 marks).
Q.26 to Q.55 (30 questions) carry two marks each (sub-total 60
marks). Questions Q.56 - Q.65 belong to General Aptitude (GA).
Questions Q.56 - Q.60 (5 questions) carry 1 mark each (sub-total 5
marks) and questions Q.61 - Q.65 (5 questions) carry 2-marks each
(sub-total 10 marks).

Questions Q.48 - Q.51 (2 pairs) are common data questions. and

Qquestion pairs (Q.52, Q.53) and (Q.54, Q.55) are linked answer
questions. The answer to the second question of the linked answer
questions depends on the answer to the first question of the pair. If the
first question in the linked pair is wrongly answered or is unattempted,
then the answer to the second question in the pair will not be
evaluated.

NEGATIVE MARKING:For Q.1 - Q.25 and Q.56 - Q.60, ⅓ mark will

be deducted for each wrong answer. For Q.26 - Q.51 and Q.61 -
Q.65, ⅔ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The question
pairs (Q.52, Q.53), and (Q.54, Q.55) are questions with linked
answers. There will be negative marks only for wrong answer to the
first question of the linked answer question pair i.e. for Q.52 and
Q.54, ⅔ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. There is no
negative marking for Q.53 and Q.55.

Questions on Engineering Mathematics will carry about 15% of the

total marks (excluding General Aptitude section) in all the papers
bearing the codes AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT and
PI.