GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Syllabus

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues
and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions
of
single
variable,
limit,
continuity
and
differentiability, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of
definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial
derivatives, total derivative, Taylor series (in one and two variables),
maxima and minima, Fourier series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector
identities, directional derivatives, line, surface and volume integrals,
applications of Gauss, Stokes and Greens theorems.
Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear);
higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients; EulerCauchy equation; initial and boundary value problems; Laplace
transforms; solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations.
Complex variables: Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations;
Cauchys integral theorem and integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability, sampling
theorems, conditional probability; mean, median, mode and standard
deviation; random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear
algebraic equations; integration by trapezoidal and Simpsons rules; single
and multi-step methods for differential equations.

Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Design

Engineering Mechanics: Free-body diagrams and equilibrium; trusses
and frames; virtual work; kinematics and dynamics of particles and of rigid
bodies in plane motion; impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and
energy formulations, collisions.
Mechanics of Materials: Stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's
ratio; Mohrs circle for plane stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear

force and bending moment diagrams; bending and shear stresses;

deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Eulers theory of columns;
energy methods; thermal stresses; strain gauges and rosettes; testing of
materials with universal testing machine; testing of hardness and impact
strength.
Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of
plane mechanisms; dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear
trains; flywheels and governors; balancing of reciprocating and rotating
masses; gyroscope.
Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom
systems, effect of damping; vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds
of shafts.
Machine Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories;
fatigue strength and the S-N diagram; principles of the design of machine
elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints; shafts, gears, rolling
and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, springs.

Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy,
forces on submerged bodies, stability of floating bodies; control-volume
analysis of mass, momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential
equations of continuity and momentum; Bernoullis equation; dimensional
analysis; viscous flow of incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary
turbulent flow, flow through pipes, head losses in pipes, bends and
fittings.
Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction,
resistance concept and electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins;
unsteady heat conduction, lumped parameter system, Heisler's charts;
thermal boundary layer, dimensionless parameters in free and forced
convective heat transfer, heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates
and through pipes, effect of turbulence; heat exchanger performance,
LMTD and NTU methods; radiative heat transfer, StefanBoltzmann law,
Wien's displacement law, black and grey surfaces, view factors, radiation
network analysis.

Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of

pure substances, behaviour of ideal and real gases; zeroth and first laws
of thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in various processes;
second law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and
tables, availability and irreversibility; thermodynamic relations.
Applications: Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors; vapour and
gas power cycles, concepts of regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines: Airstandard Otto, Diesel and dual cycles. Refrigeration and air-conditioning:
Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles; properties of moist
air, psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes. Turbomachinery:
Impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams, Pelton-wheel, Francis
and Kaplan turbines.

Section 4: Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering
materials, phase diagrams, heat treatment, stress-strain diagrams for
engineering materials.
Casting, Forming and Joining Processes: Different types of castings,
design of patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and
gating design. Plastic deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot
and cold working processes; load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling,
extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal
forming processes; principles of powder metallurgy. Principles of welding,
brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding.
Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Mechanics of machining;
basic machine tools; single and multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry
and materials, tool life and wear; economics of machining; principles of
non-traditional machining processes; principles of work holding, design of
jigs and fixtures.
Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and
angular measurements; comparators; gauge design; interferometry; form
and finish measurement; alignment and testing methods; tolerance
analysis in manufacturing and assembly.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and

their integration tools.
Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate
production planning, scheduling, materials requirement planning.
Inventory Control: Deterministic models; safety stock inventory control
systems.
Operations
Research: Linear
programming,
simplex
method,
transportation, assignment, network flow models, simple queuing models,
PERT and CPM.