Academic Year 2025-26

RESEARCH ENTRANCE TEST PATTERN AND SYLLABUS

Question Paper Pattern

Part I- Research Methodology (50%)

Research Methodology

Includes Objective-type questions with multiple options covering

50 Questions
the entire syllabus.

Each question carries one mark.

Part II- Discipline-Oriented Section (50%)

Includes Objective-type questions with multiple options preferably

numerical problems covering the entire syllabus. 50 Questions
Each question carries one mark.

Total 100 Marks

 Part I- Syllabus
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY:
50 MCQs each carrying ONE mark

1. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION

Meaning of Research, Objectives of Research, Motivation in Research, Types of Research,
Research Approaches, Significance of Research, Research Methods Versus Methodology,
Research and Scientific Method, Importance of Knowing How Research is Done, Research
Process, Criteria of Good Research, Problems Encountered by Researchers in India
2. DEFINING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
What is a Research Problem? Selecting The Problem, Necessity of Defining the Problem,
Technique Involved in Defining a Problem

3. RESEARCH DESIGN
Meaning of Research Design, Need for Research Design, Features of a Good Design, Important
Concepts Relating to Research Design, Different Research Designs, Basic Principles of
Experimental Designs
4. PUBLICATIONS, PLAGIARISM, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Quality of research work and papers –indexing, impact factor, H Index, citation index Meaning
and principles of plagiarism, methods of plagiarism check, plagiarism checking software,
Principles of intellectual property rights, patents, copyrights, trademarks and their
importance.
5. INTERPRETATION AND REPORT WRITING
Meaning of Interpretation, Why Interpretation? Technique of Interpretation, Precautions in
Interpretation, Significance of Report Writing, Different Steps in Writing Report, Layout of the
Research Report, Types of Reports, Oral Presentation, Mechanics of Writing a Research
Report, Precautions for Writing Research Reports
REFERENCE BOOK:
Research Methodology-Methods and Techniques, Kothari CR, New Age International,
4th ed. / 2019.
 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section
School Civil Engineering

1. Note: Includes Objective type questions with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each
question carries one mark. Total: 50 questions.
Chapter Content
Number
1 Structural Analysis - Structural Systems, Methods of Joints and Sections and Truss
Analysis, Strain Energy, Arches and Cables. Plane Stresses and Plane Strain, Principal
Stresses and Principal Strains

2 Fluid Mechanics- Open Channel Flow, Water Hammer, Dimensional Analysis, Impact of
Jets on Vanes, Turbines, Centrifugal Pumps.

3 Concrete Technology - Fresh Concrete and Hardened Concrete, Mix Design, Special
Concretes, Non-destructive Testing of Concrete.
4 Design of Concrete Structures - Principles of Limit State Design, Serviceability Limits,
Effective Lengths, Design Loads, Anchorage of Bars, Lateral Stability of Beams
5 Geotech - Index Properties of Soil, Classification of Soils, Soil Structures, Compaction of
Soil, Consolidation of Soils, Shear Strength of Soil

6 Transportation - Highway Planning and Alignment, Design Principles, Pavement Materials

and Construction, Wind Analysis and Site Selection for Airports.

7 Irrigation Engineering - Water Requirements of Crops, Canals, Diversion Works, Gravity

and Earthen Dams.

8 Steel Structures - Steel Structural Fasteners, Tension – Compression – Flexure Members

Connections.

9 Environmental Engineering - Demand and conveyance of water, Quality of Water, Water

Treatment, Miscellaneous Treatment and Distribution of Water, Sewerage systems and
characteristics

10 Construction Engineering and Management – Construction Scheduling – CPM, PERT, cost

estimation, quality control.

2. Note: Each module will have approximately 5 questions.

 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

School of Computer Sciences & Engineering

(CSE/ISE/MCA)

Note: Includes Objective type question with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each
question carries one mark. Total : 50 questions.

1. Discrete Mathematical Structures.

2. Computer Organization.
3. Data Structures using C.
4. Operating systems.
5. OOP with C++
6. DBMS
7. Design and Analysis of Algorithms
8. Object oriented Analysis and design
9. Software Engg
10. Computer Networks
 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section
School of: Electronics and Communication Engineering

Note: Includes Objective type questions with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each
question carries one mark. Total: 50 questions.
Chapter Content
Number

1 Fundamentals of DC, AC Circuits and Network Theorems.

3 Simplification of Boolean Expressions: Karnaugh maps combinational logic Design.

Sequential logic circuits: Flip flops and counters, shift Registers

5 Electronic circuits and Applications. Response of control systems: Nyquist and Bode plots,
phase and gain margins.

6 Field Theory: Electric and magnetic fields, Maxwells equations.

Fundamentals Communication Techniques

8 Fundamentals of Signal processing

9 Microprocessors: Architecture, operation, programming and interfacing

 Part II-Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

School of Mechanical Engineering

(IP/IEM/Auto/ME/ & Other Allied branches)
Note: Objective type question with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each question carries
one mark. All questions are to be answered Total : 50 questions.

Design Stream Weightage

40%

Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, 2 Questions

phase diagrams, heat treatment, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.

Mechanics of Materials: Stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's ratio; Mohr’s 6
circle for plane stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear force and bending Questions
moment diagrams; bending and shear stresses; deflection of beams; torsion of circular
shafts; Euler’s theory of columns; energy methods; thermal stresses; strain gauges
and rosettes; testing of materials with universal testing machine; testing of hardness
and impact strength.

Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of 5

plane mechanisms; dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear trains; flywheels Questions
and governors; balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses; gyroscope.

Machine Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue 5
strength and the S-N diagram; principles of the design of machine elements such as Questions
bolted, riveted and welded joints; shafts, gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings,
brakes and clutches, springs.

Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, effect 2
of damping; vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts. Questions

Thermal Stream Weightage

30%

Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy, forces 5

on submerged bodies, stability of floating bodies; control-volume analysis of Questions
mass, momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential equations of continuity
and momentum; Bernoulli’s equation; dimensional analysis; viscous flow of
incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent flow, flow through pipes,
head losses in pipes, bends and fittings.
Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of 6
pure substances, behaviour of ideal and real gases; zeroth and first laws of Questions
thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in various processes; second law of
thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and tables, availability and
irreversibility; thermodynamic relations.

Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, 4

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

Manufacturing Stream Weightage

30%

Casting, Forming and Joining Processes: Different types of castings, design of 6

patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design. Plastic Questions
deformation and yield criteria; fundamentals of hot and cold working processes; load
estimation for bulk and sheet 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 5

tools; single and multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry and materials, tool life and Questions
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 3
measurements; comparators; gauge design; interferometry; form and finish Questions
measurement; alignment and testing methods; tolerance analysis in manufacturing and
assembly.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their 1

integration tools. Question
 Part II-Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

School of Management Studies & Research

Note: Objective type question with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each question carries
one mark. Total : 50 questions

Module 1 :
Management: Definition, nature, purpose and functions, Principles of management,
Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, controlling
MBO, Motivation, Leadership, Communication
Module 2
Organization behavior: nature, Learning
Personality:definition-traits-determinants
Perception: Meaning, factors influencing perception, perception and decision making
Human Resource Management: definition, nature, scope-managerial and operative functions of
HRM. Objections of HRM
Module 3
Marketing Management: Meaning-importance
Marketing management process: Marketing mix. Sales and Distribution, Advertizing and Media
Planning, CRM
Module 4
Financial Management: Definition, scope, functions, objectives, Time value of
money,International Finance
Module 5:
Operations: Site selection, Plant layout, Aggregate Planning, Scheduling, SCM, Linear
Programming, Queuing models and Latest Management concepts in all the above modules
 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

Department of Automation and Robotics

Note: Objective type questions with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each question carries
one mark. All questions are to be answered. Total: 50 questions

Section I: Electronics Fundamentals 20 Questions

1. Fundamentals of Circuits Theory and Network Theorems
2. Operational Amplifiers and their Applications
3. Digital Electronic Circuits: Boolean algebra, Fundamentals of Combinational logic and
Sequential logic circuits
4. Control systems: Time domain and Frequency domain parameters, Transfer function
models
5. Power Electronics devices and their applications as Converters
6. Microprocessors & Microcontrollers Architecture and programming
7. Measurement and Data Acquisition Systems: Sensors and Transducers, Measurement
Bridges
8. Embedded System Design: Architectural features, Scope and Challenges

Section II: Mechanical Fundamentals: 20 Questions

1. Mechanics of Materials: Stress & Strain, Mechanical Properties of Materials, Axial
Deformation, Torsion, Equilibrium of Beams, Bending, Shear Stress in Beams and Beam
Deflections
2. Machine Design: The Design Process, Engineering Materials, Their Properties and
Material Selection, Kinematics of Gears and Gear Design, Keys, Couplings, Seals and Shaft
Designs, Linear Motion Elements, Springs, Fasteners, Clutches And Brakes, Bearings:
Rolling Contact & Surface Contact
3. Kinematics of Machinery: Introduction to Kinematics, Position Analysis, Velocity &
Acceleration Analysis, Cams Design and Kinematic Analysis, Gears Kinematic Analysis and
Selection, Belts and Chain Drives, Screw Mechanisms and Static Force Analysis
4. Manufacturing Technology: Turning , Shaping and Planning Machines, Milling Machines,
Drilling & Grinding Machines, CNC Machine Tools, Non-traditional Machining, Metrology
and Inspection, Comparators and Angular Measurement Devices and Advanced
Metrology.
5. Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Introduction to Hydraulic Power and Hydraulic Pumps,
Hydraulic Actuators: Cylinders and Motors, Hydraulic Valves, Hydraulic Circuit Design and
 Analysis, Pneumatic Systems, Pneumatic Circuit Design, Hydraulic Control Systems and
Electro Pneumatics

Section III: Computer Science Fundamentals 10 Questions

1. Computer Organization
2. Data Structures using C
3. Operating systems
4. OOP with C++
5. DBMS
 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section
Department of: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Note: Includes Objective type questions with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each
question carries one mark. Total: 50
questions.

Chapter
Content
Number
Electronic devices, circuits and Applications, Simplification of Boolean Expressions: Karnaugh
maps combinational logic Design, Sequential logic circuits: Flip flops and counters, shift
1.
Registers

Power Systems: Power generation concepts, ac and dc transmission concepts, Models and
performance of transmission lines and cables, Series and shunt compensation, Electric field
distribution and insulators, Distribution systems, Per-unit quantities, Bus admittance matrix,
Gauss Seidel and Newton-Raphson load flow methods, Voltage and Frequency control, Power
2. factor correction, Symmetrical components, Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis,
Principles of over-current, differential and distance protection; Circuit breakers, System
stability concepts, Equal area criterion.

Electric Circuits Network graph, KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis, Transient response of dc
and ac networks, Sinusoidal steady-state analysis, Resonance, Passive filters, Ideal current and
voltage sources, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, Superposition theorem, Maximum
3. power transfer theorem, Two-port networks, Three phase circuits, Power and power factor in
ac circuits.

Electrical Machines Single phase transformer: equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, open circuit
and short circuit tests, regulation and efficiency; Three phase transformers: connections,
parallel operation; Auto-transformer, Electromechanical energy conversion principles, DC
machines: separately excited, series and shunt, motoring and generating mode of operation
and their characteristics, starting and speed control of dc motors; Three phase induction
4. motors: principle of operation, types, performance, torque-speed characteristics, no-load and
blocked rotor tests, equivalent circuit, starting and speed control; Operating principle of single
phase induction motors; Synchronous machines: cylindrical and salient pole machines,
performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators, starting of synchronous motor,
characteristics; Types of losses and efficiency calculations of electric machines.

Control Systems Mathematical modeling and representation of systems, Feedback principle,

5. transfer function, Block diagrams and Signal flow graphs, Transient and Steady-state analysis
of linear time invariant systems, Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, Bode plots, Root loci,
 Stability analysis, Lag, Lead and Lead-Lag compensators; P, PI and PID controllers; State space
model, State transition matrix.
Power Electronics Characteristics of semiconductor power devices: Diode, Thyristor, Triac,
GTO, MOSFET, IGBT; DC to DC conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost converters; Single and
three phase configuration of uncontrolled rectifiers, Line commutated thyristor based
6. converters, Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source converters, Issues of line current harmonics,
Power factor, Distortion factor of ac to dc converters, Single phase and three phase inverters,
Sinusoidal pulse width modulation.
 Part II-Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

Department of Physics

Note: Objective type question with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each question carries
one mark. (Topics Studied up to the Bachelor Degree Level should be considered for setting the
comprehensive questions in the subject)
Total : 50 questions.

1. Mechanics and Properties of Matter: Frames of Reference – Rigid body dynamics –

Moment of Inertia – Laws of Conservation. Elasticity – Viscosity – Surface Tension.
2. Heat and Thermodynamics : Kinetic Theory – Laws of Radiation – Thermodynamics –
Liquification of Gases – Entropy – Heat engines and Refrigeration. Thermal Conductivity.
3. Waves Acoustics : Progressive waves – Superposition – Doppler effect – Acoustics of
Buildings – Fourier transforms – Ultrasonics.
4. Optics : Theories of Light – Interference – Diffraction – Polarisation – Optical Instruments
a. Resolving Power. Laser – Production, Properties and Applications.

5. Electricity and Magnetism : Electrostatics – Galvanometers - Measuring Instruments)

Alternating and Direct current – Generation and Analysis – Thermoelectricity –
Electromagnetism .
6. Atomic and Molecular Physics : The electron – Atomic Models – Atomic spectra –
Molecular spectra – Related measurements. Zeeman effect. X – rays – Crystallography.
7. Nuclear Physics : The nucleus – Nuclear models - Mass spectrographs – Radioactivity –
Accelerators – Nuclear detectors – Nuclear reactions - Cosmic ray - Mossbauer effect –
Magnetic Resonance – Applications – Elementary Particles.
8. Solid State Physics : Relativity - Special and General Theories of relativity – Statistical
Physics Specific Heats of Solids – Band Theory of solids – Classification of solids – Electrical
Conductivity in solids – Dielectric and Magnetic Properties – Specific Heats of Solids –
 Semiconductors – Applications – Semiconductor devices – Transistors - Amplifiers –
Oscillators - Digital electronics – Superconductivity.
9. Quantum Physics : Failure of Classical Physics – Duality – Wave function – Schrodinger
wave equations. Solutions – Eigen values.
10. Recent Trends in Physics : Liquid Crystals – Optical Fibers – Smart Materials –Nano-
Materials.
 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

School /Department of Mathematics

Note: Includes Objective type questions with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each
question carries one mark. Total: 50 questions.
Chapter Content
Number
1 a) DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS: nth derivative of standard functions, polar curves, angle
between polar curves. Partial differentiation, maximum and minimum for function of
single and two variables. Curvature and radius of curvature, mean value theorems,
Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s expansion for a function of single variable. Indeterminate
forms.
b) INTEGRAL CALCULUS: Tracing of standard curves. Beta and gamma functions. Length,
Area, Volume using multiple integrals.
2 VECTOR CALCULUS: Vector fields, Gradient and directional derivatives. Line and Surface
integrals. Independence of path and potential functions. Green’s theorem, Divergence
of vector field, Divergence theorem, Curl of vector field. Stokes theorem
3 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS: Solutions of first order and first degree differential
equations and higher order differential equations.
4 INFINITTE SERIES: Convergence and divergence of series of positive terms. Standard
tests for convergence. Alternating series, Leibnitz test.
5 LINEAR ALGEBRA: Matrices and determinants, Inverse of a matrix, rank of a matrix,
consistency of a system of linear equations. Eigen values and eigen vectors
6 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY: Correlation and regression, analysis of variance.
Probability: Axiams , Including Bayes theorem, conditional probability, probability
distribution-Binomial Poisson, normal, geometric and exponential distribution.
a) Laplace Transforms, Fourier Series & Fourier Transforms
b) NUMERICAL METHODS : Solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations, finite
differences and related problems, numerical differentiation and numerical integration ,
Numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations, application to
Engineering problems.
 Part II- Syllabus for Discipline Oriented Section

Department of Chemical Engineering

CONTENT
Note:
 Includes Objective type questions with multiple options covering full syllabus. Each
question carries one marks.
 Each module will have approximately 5 questions Total: 50 questions

1. CHEMICAL PROCESS CALCULATIONS AND MOMENTUM TRANSFER -The essential

material balance of process equipment, use of tie components; recycle, bypass, and purge
calculations; Material problems with chemical reactions. Fluid statistics, the fundamental
equation of fluid flow: continuity and Bernoulli equation; Flow of incompressible fluid-
Hagen Poiseuille equation, friction factor, and frictional loss; Transportation and metering
of fluid: venture, orifice, rotameter and pitot-tube and dimensional analysis.

2. MECHANICAL OPERATIONS AND THERMODYNAMICS - Differential and cumulate size

analysis, effectiveness of the screen. Size reduction, laws of size reduction, work index
and equipment; Centrifugal separation, cyclone, and hydro cyclones; Batch and
continuous filtration and filtration equipment; Agitation and equipment. First and Second
laws of thermodynamics and their applications; equations of state and thermodynamic
properties of real systems; phase equilibria; fugacity, excess properties and correlations
of activity coefficients; vapor-liquid equilibria; chemical reaction equilibrium.

3. PROCESS INDUSTRIES AND MATERIAL SCIENCE - Acids: sulfuric, nitric, and phosphoric
acid. Chlor-Alkali: soda ash, caustic soda, and chlorine. Fertilizer: ammonia, urea,
ammonium phosphate and sulfate, triple and triple super phosphate. Sugar, extraction of
vegetable oil, and ethanol from fermentation. Properties of material and level of
structure; crystal imperfection. Deformation of material: elastic and plastic deformation,
creep and types of fracture; Heat treatment, corrosion, and its prevention.

4. PROCESS HEAT TRANSFER - Conduction heat transfer: Fourier law, steady state
unidirectional heat flow through single/multiple slab and cylinder; Insulation: properties,
critical and optimum thickness; Conduction heat transfer: individual and overall heat
transfer coefficients, LMTD; Boiling and condensation; Radiation: basic definitions;
Stefan-Boltzmann law, Wein’s displacement law, Kirchhoff’s law: Evaporator: capacity
and economy; multiple effect evaporator: methods of feeding, effect of liquid head and
boiling point elevation.
5. ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION CONTROL - Importance of environment, Damages due to
environmental pollution, environmental acts in India; Sampling of wastewater: physical,
chemical and biological characteristics, types of water pollutants, treatments of effluents,
Sludge treatment and disposal; Classification of air pollutants, effects of air pollution,
control methods for particulates, gaseous pollutants; Pollution abatement equipment
used in Process industries (pulp and paper, distillery, textile, and cement).

6. CHEMICAL REACTION ENGINEERING - Classification of reactions; Theories of reaction

rates; Kinetics of homogeneous reactions: interpretation of kinetic data, single and
multiple reactions in ideal reactors, multiple reactors; Non-ideal reactors: residence time
distribution; dispersion and tanks in series model; Non-isothermal reactors; Kinetics of
fluid-solid and solid catalyzed reactions; Catalyst deactivation and their types.

7. MASS TRANSFER OPERATIONS – Diffusion: diffusion in liquid, gas, and solids; theories of
mass transfer; Gas-liquid operations: types of the column, types of pickings, comparison
between the plate and packed column; Crystallization: factor governing nucleation and
crystal growth, equipment; Drying: definitions, constant and falling rate period, drying
rate curve. Adsorption: adsorption isotherm, single and multistage crosscurrent, and
counter-current operation. Absorption: solvent selection, material balance, multistage
absorption, design of packed towers. Distillation: simple and flash distillation. Multistage
rectification; design using the McCabe Thiele method.

8. PROCESS CONTROL AND INSTRUMENTATION - Measurement of process variables;

sensors, transducers and their dynamics, process modeling and linearization, transfer
functions and dynamic responses of various systems, systems with the inverse response,
process reaction curve, controller modes (P, PI, and PID); control valves; analysis of
closed-loop systems including stability, frequency response (including Bode and Root
locus plots), and controller tuning.

9. PROCESS ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND PLANT DESIGN - Process design and

development, plant layout and location, estimation of capital cost, working capital, cost
index, time value of money, depreciation, taxes and profitability, replacement and
alternative investment, financial statements and cash flow diagram and break-even
analysis.

10. PROCESS EQUIPMENT DESIGN – General design considerations and design of equipment
which includes details of process design of Shell and tube heat exchangers, Condenser,
Evaporators, Distillation column, Packed bed distillation column, Absorption column, and
Rotary dryer.