Chemistry (CHY)

Physical Chemistry:
1. Basic principles and applications of quantum mechanics hydrogen atom, angular Momentum.
2. Variational and perturbational methods.
3. Basics of atomic structure, electronic configuration, shapes of orbitals, hydrogen atom spectra.
4. Theoretical treatment of atomic structures and chemical bonding.
5. Chemical applications of group theory.
6. Basic principles and application of spectroscopy rotational, vibrational, electronic, Raman, ESR, NMR.
7. Chemical thermodynamics.
8. Phase equilibria.
9. Statistical thermodynamics.
10. Chemical equilibria.
11. Electrochemistry Nernst equation, electrode kinetics, electrical double layer, Debye-Hckel theory.
12. Chemical kinetics empirical rate laws, Arrhenius equation, theories of reaction rates, determination of
reaction mechanisms, experimental techniques for fast reactions.
13. Concepts of catalysis.
14. Polymer chemistry. Molecular weights and their determinations.Kinetics of chain polymerization.
15. Solids - structural classification of binary and ternary compounds, diffraction techniques, bonding,
thermal, electrical and magnetic properties.
16. Colloids and surface phenomena.
17. Data analysis.
Inorganic Chemistry:
1. Chemical periodicity
2. Structure and bonding in homo- and heteronuclear molecules, including shapes of molecules.
3. Concepts of acids and bases.
4. Chemistry of the main group elements and their compounds. Allotropy, synthesis, bonding and structure.
5. Chemistry of transition elements and coordination compounds bonding theories, spectral and magnetic
properties, reaction mechanisms.
6. Inner transition elements spectral and magnetic properties, analytical applications.
7. Organometallic compounds - synthesis, bonding and structure, and reactivity. Organometallics in
homogenous catalysis.
8. Cages and metal clusters.
9. Analytical chemistry- separation techniques. Spectroscopic electro- and thermoanalytical methods.
10. Bioinorganic chemistry photosystems, porphyrines, metalloenzymes, oxygen transport, electrontransfer reactions, nitrogen fixation.
11. Physical characterisation of inorganic compounds by IR, Raman, NMR, EPR,Mssbauer, UV-, NQR,
MS, electron spectroscopy and microscopic techniques.
12. Nuclear chemistry nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, radio-analytical techniques and activation
analysis.
Organic Chemistry:
1. IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds.
2. Principles of stereochemistry, conformational analysis, isomerism and chirality.
3. Reactive intermediates and organic reaction mechanisms.
4. Concepts of aromaticity.
5. Pericyclic reactions.

6. Named reactions.
7. Transformations and rearrangements.
8. Principles and applications of organic photochemistry. Free radical reactions.
9. Reactions involving nucleophilic carbon intermediates.
10. Oxidation and reduction of functional groups.
11. Common reagents (organic, inorganic and organometallic) in organic synthesis.
12.Chemistry of natural products such as steroids, alkaloids, terpenes, peptides, carbohydrates, nucleic
acids and lipids.
13.Selective organic transformations chemoselectivity, regioselectivity, stereoselectivity,
enantioselectivity. Protecting groups.
14. Chemistry of aromatic and aliphatic heterocyclic compounds.
15. Physical characterisation of organic compounds by IR, UV-, MS, and NMR.
Interdisciplinary topics
1. Chemistry in nanoscience and technology.
2. Catalysis and green chemistry.
3. Medicinal chemistry.
4. Supramolecular chemistry.
5. Environmental chemistry.

Computing Science and Engineering (CSE)

Engineering Mathematics
Sets, relations and functions, algebra of matrices and determinants, algebraic structures, Boolean algebra
and applications, order relations and structures, logic and combinatorics. Mathematical logic: Normal forms,
Statement Calculus, Predicate Calculus, Inference theory for the predicate calculus. Graph Theory:
Directed graphs, paths and circuits, Trees, cut sets, cut vertices. Coloring, planarity and isomorphism.
Computer Architecture
Machine instructions and addressing modes, Register Transfer Language, hardware and micro
programmed control, memory interface, RAM, ROM, I/O interface (Interrupt and DMA modes), serial
communication interface, instruction pipelining, Cache, main and secondary memory storage Micro
processors Interfacing and memory addressing, parallel architectures.
Compilers
Compiler, Interpreter, Assembler, Linker, Loader, Macros; Compiler design: Lexical analysis, parsing,
syntax directed translation, runtime environment, symbol table, code optimization, code generation.
Theoretical Computer Science
Formal language and automata theory: Regular languages and finite automata, context free languages and
push down automata, recursively enumerable sets and Turing machines, undecidability.
Operating Systems
Process management, Threads, IPC, CPU scheduling, Deadlocks, Memory management, Paging,
Segmentation, virtual memory, device management, File systems, Protection and Security, Distributed
Operating System concepts.
Data Structures And Algorithms
Stacks, Queues, Lists, Strings, Tree, Binary Search Trees, Heap, Splay Trees, Dynamic Trees, Red Black
Trees, Data compression techniques, Applications of data structures. Asymptotic Analysis (Best, worst,
average case) of time and space, upper and lower bounds on the complexity of specific problems, NPCompleteness parallel algorithm design. Tree traversals, Spanning trees, Shortest path, Design
paradigms: Divide and Conquer, Greedy, Dynamic programming.
Software Engineering
Software project MANAGEMENT, Life cycle of software development, Software design and testing,
Software quality and reliability, Formal specifications.
Database Systems Management
Data dictionary, schema, RDBMS, DDL, DML, SQL, B* Trees, Transactions and Concurrency control,
Database Design, Tuning, Distributed databases, Data warehousing.
Computer Networks & Data Communications
Analog vs Digital communication, modems multiplexing techniques, serial vs parallel communication,
simplex, duplex and half duplex communication, synchronous and asynchronous communication, ISO / OSI
model, TCP/IP model, error detection / correction methods, data link control protocols, CSMA protocols,
LAN / WAN / Internet technologies, network management and network security.

Civil Engineering (CVL)

Linear Algebra
Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors.
Calculus
Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of
definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient,
Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes,
Gauss and Greens theorems.
Differential equations
First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant
coefficients, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms,
Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.
Complex variables
Analytic functions, Cauchys integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics
Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and
standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods
Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations Integration by trapezoidal and Simpsons
rule, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Mechanics
Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams. Simple stress and strain relationship
Stress and strain in two dimensions, principal stresses, stress transformation, Mohrs circle. Simple bending
theory, flexural and shear stresses, unsymmetrical bending, shear centre. Thin walled pressure vessels,
uniform torsion, buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
Structural Analysis
Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames, displacements in statically
determinate structures and analysis of statically indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods,
analysis by displacement methods (slope deflection method), influence lines for determinate and
indeterminate structures. Basic concepts of matrix methods of structural analysis.
Concrete Structures
Concrete Technology- properties of concrete, basics of mix design. Concrete design-basic working stress
and limit state design concepts, analysis of ultimate load capacity and design of members subjected to
flexure, shear, compression and torsion by limit state methods. Basic elements of prestressed concrete,
analysis of beam sections at transfer and service loads.
Steel Structures
Analysis and design of tension and compression members, beams and beam columns, column
bases.Connections- simple and eccentric, beam-column connections, plate girders and trusses. Plastic
analysis of beams and frames.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Soil Mechanics
Origin of soils, soil classification, three - phase system, fundamental definitions, relationship and
interrelationships, permeability and seepage, effective stress principle, consolidation, compaction,shear
strength.

Foundation Engineering
Sub-surface investigations- scope, drilling bore holes, sampling, penetration tests, plate load test. Earth
pressure theories, effect of water table, layered soils. Stability of slopes-infinite slopes, finite slopes.
Foundation types- foundation design requirements. Shallow foundations-bearing capacity, effect of shape,
water table and other factors, stress distribution, settlement analysis in sands and clays. Deep foundations
- pile types, dynamic and static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands and clays, negative skin friction.
WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Properties of fluids, principle of conservation of mass, momentum, energy and corresponding equations,
potential flow, applications of momentum and Bernoullis equation, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes,
pipe networks. Concept of boundary layer and its growth.Uniform flow, critical flow and gradually varied
flow in channels, specific energy concept, hydraulic jump.Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurements
in channels, tanks and pipes.Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling.Kinematics of flow, velocity
triangles and specific speed of pumps and turbines.
Hydrology
Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage discharge relationships, unit hydrographs, flood
estimation, reservoir capacity, reservoir and channel routing. Well hydraulics.
Irrigation
Duty, delta, .estimation of evapo-transpiration.Crop water requirements. Design of lined and unlined canals,
waterways, head works, gravity dams and spillways. Design of weirs on permeable foundation.Types of
irrigation system, irrigation methods.Water logging and drainage, sodic soils.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Water requirements
Quality standards, basic unit processes and operations for water treatment. Drinking water standards,
water requirements, basic unit operations and unit processes for surface water treatment, distribution of
water. Sewage and sewerage treatment, quantity and characteristics of wastewater. Primary, secondary
and tertiary treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, effluent discharge standards. Domestic wastewater
treatment, quantity of characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary and secondary treatment Unit
operations and unit processes of domestic wastewater, sludge disposal.
Air Pollution
Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution meteorology, air pollution control, air quality
standards and limits.
Municipal Solid Wastes
Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid wastes, engineered systems for solid
waste management (reuse/ recycle, energy recovery, treatment and disposal).
Noise Pollution
Impacts of noise, permissible limits of noise pollution, measurement of noise and control of noise pollution.
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
Highway Planning
Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of paving materials, design of flexible and rigid
pavements.
Traffic Engineering
Traffic characteristics, theory of traffic flow, intersection design, traffic signs and signal design, highway
capacity.

Electronics Engineering (ECE)

Vector Algebra :
Algebra of Matrices, Inverse, Rank, System of linear equations, Symmetric, Skew Symmetric and
Orthogonal matrices, Hermitian and Unitary matrices, Eigen values and Eigen vectors, Diagonalisation of
matrices. Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and
Volume integrals, Strokes, Gauss and Greens theorems and applications.
Complex variables :
Analytic functions, Cauchy Reimann equations and its applications, Cauchys integral theorem and
integral formula, Taylors and Laurent series, Residue theorem and its applications.
Differential Equations:
First order differential equations(linear and nonlinear), Second order linear differential equations with
variable coefficients, Variation of parameters method, higher order linear differential equations with
constant coefficients, Cauchy Eulers equations, power series solutions, partial differential equations:
separation of variables method, Laplace equation.
Probability and statistics:
Definition of probability and simple theorems, conditional probability, Bayes theorem, random variables,
continuous and discrete distributions, Binomial , Poisson and normal distributions, correlation and
regression analysis.
Networks:
Nodal and mesh analysis. Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and Nortons maximum power
transfer, Star-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:
Basics of semiconductors -energy bands in silicon, intrinsic and extrinsic silicon. Carrier transport in silicon:
diffusion current, drift current, mobility, and resistivity. Generation and recombination of carriers.Hall Effect,
p-n junction diode, different types of diodes and their characteristics, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET.Basics
of Lasers. Device technology: integrated circuits fabrication process, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation,
photolithography, and CMOS Process.
Analog Circuits:
Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, BJT, MOSFET and analog CMOS. Simple diode circuits,
clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET, MOSFET amplifiers. Amplifiers:
single-and multi-stage, differential and operational, feedback, and power amplifiers. Frequency response of
amplifiers. Simple op-amp circuits, filters, Oscillators. Function generators and wave-shaping circuits, 555
Timers. Power supplies.
Digital circuits:
Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions, logic gates; digital IC families ( TTL, ECL,
MOS,CMOS,PMOS,NMOS).Combinational circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers,
decoders, EPROMs and PLAs. Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers.
Sample and hold circuits, ADCs, DACs. Semiconductor memories, Microprocessor (8086): architecture,
programming, memory and I/O interfacing, Microcontrollers (8051) architecture and Programming
Signals and Systems:
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.
Communications:
Basic information theory. Analog communication systems: Amplitude modulation and demodulation
systems, Frequency modulation and demodulation Systems spectral analysis of these operations,
Transmitters and Receivers; signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) calculations for amplitude modulation (AM) and
frequency modulation (FM) for low noise conditions. 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, OFDM,
Spread spectrum analysis. Optical Communication: in free space and fiber optic; Propagation of signals at
HF, VHF, UHF and microwave frequency; Satellite Communication.
Electromagnetics:
Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl; Gauss and Stokes theorems, Maxwells 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, Basics of Antennas: Dipole antennas; antenna
gain. Radiation patterns.

Electrical Engineering (ELE)

Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors. 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 Greens theorems. Differential equations: First
order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients,
Method of variation of parameters, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value problems,
Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.
Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchys integral theorem and integral formula, Taylors 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
Electric Circuits
Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac networks; sinusoidal
steady-state analysis, resonance, basic filter concepts; ideal current and voltage sources, Thevenins,
Nortons and Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase
circuits.
Electrical Machines
Single phase transformer - equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, tests, regulation and efficiency; three phase
transformers - connections, parallel operation; autotransformer; energy conversion principles; DC machines
- types, windings, generator characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting and speed control
of motors; three phase induction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed
control; single phase induction motors; synchronous machines - performance, regulation and parallel
operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and applications; servo and stepper motors.
Control Systems And Instrumentation
Principles of feedback; transfer function; block diagrams; steady-state errors; Routh and Niquist
techniques; Bode plots; root loci; lag, lead and lead-lag compensation; state space model; state transition
matrix, controllability and observability. Classification of Instruments, Moving iron, Moving Coil, Permanent
magnet, and Dynamometer types.Thermal, Electrostatic Rectifier Instruments, Instrument transformers, CT,
PT, Power measuring instruments, power factor, frequency meters and synchroscope. Measurement of
low, medium and high resistances, AC and DC measuring bridges, Magnetic measurement. General
Transducers voltage, current, phase angle, optical, Hall effect and Industrial transducers.
Analog And Digital Electronics
Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers - biasing, equivalent circuit and frequency response;
oscillators and feedback amplifiers; operational amplifiers - characteristics and applications; simple active
filters; VCOs and timers; combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt trigger; multivibrators; sample and hold circuits; A/D and D/A converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture,
programming and interfacing.
Power Electronics And Drives
Characteristics and ratings of different thyristor family devices, their turn on and turn off methods with their
protection, series and parallel connection of SCRs and their derating, Controlled single phase and three

phase rectifiers for different types of load viz. R, R-L, R-L-E, single phase and three phase voltage source
and current source inverter, cycloconverter, choppers, PWM techniques, Characteristics and principle of
AC and DC machines, Methods of conventional controls and application of static controls and
microprocessor based controls for AC and DC machines. Basic concepts of adjustable speed dc and ac
drives.
Power System
Transmission line parameters; Representation of short, medium, and long transmission lines ABCD
parameters; Circle Diagram; Per Unit representation; 3-_ system; Short Circuit Studies; Sequence
Networks; Load-flow Studies Gauss Seidel method, Newton- Raphson Method; Automatic Generation
Control; Load-Frequency Control; Automatic Voltage Regulator; Power System Stability Equal area
criteria; Swing Equation; Optimal Load dispatch in Power System. Protection Schemes for Transformer,
Generators and Transmission Lines.
Microelectronics
MOSFET, Double and Multigate MOSFETs, Device/IC Fabrication processes, low power VLSI design, VLSI
Interconnects, Lithography processes, ALD, CVD and Anodization techniques, optical processes, Ultrafast
Lasers, noise, temperature, stress, delay and power calculations in device and circuits, photonics and
optoelectronics.

English (ENG)
UNIT I
Poetry
Shakespearean Sonnets
Miltons Paradise Lost (Book I and IX)
Wordsworth (Tintern Abbey) and Keats (Nightingale, Grecian Urn, Psyche)
Tennyson (Ulysses, Lotos Eaters)
Eliot (Waste Land)
Yeats (Byzantium, Easter 1916)
UNIT II
Drama
Shakespeares Tragedies
Dryden (All for Love)
End Game (Samuel Beckett)
UNIT III
Fiction
Dickens (Tale of Two Cities and David Copperfield)
Hardy (Mayor of Casterbridge, Return of the Native)
Joseph Conrad (Heart of Darkness)
R.K.Narayan (The Guide)
UNIT IV
Literary Criticism
Coleridge (BiographiaLiteraria)
Matthew Arnold (Study of Poetry)
T.S.Eliot (Tradition and Individual Talent)
UNIT V
Language
Grammar
Basic English Phonology (Stress, Rhythm and Intonation)
History of English Language (F.T.Wood)
Spelling
Reference Books
Literary Criticism (Enright and Chickera)
History of English Language (F.T.Wood)
English Pronunciation (O.Connor)

Geology and Geophysics (GEO)

Common to Geology and Geophysics
Earth and Planetary system, size, shape, internal Structure and composition of the earth; atmosphere and
greenhouse effect; isostasy; elements of seismology; physical properties of the interior of the earth;
continents and continental processes; physical oceanography; geomagnetism and paleomagnetism,
continental drift, plate tectonics. Weathering; soil formation; action of river, wind, glacier and ocean;
earthquakes, volcanism and orogeny.Basic structural geology, mineralogy and petrology.Geological time
scale and geochronology; stratigraphic principles; major stratigraphic divisions of India.Engineering
properties of rocks and soils.Ground water geology.Geological and geographical distribution of ore, coal
and petroleum resources of India.Introduction to remote sensing.Physical basis and applications of gravity,
magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic, seismic and radiometric prospecting for oil, mineral and ground
water; introductory well logging.
Geology
Crystal symmetry, forms, twinning; crystal chemistry; optical mineralogy, classification ofminerals,
diagnostic physical and optical properties of rock forming minerals. Igneous rocks - classification, forms and
textures, magmatic differentiation; phase diagrams andtrace elements as monitors of magma evolutionary
processes; mantle melting models and derivation and primary magmas. Metamorphism; controlling factors,
metamorphic facies, grade and basic types; metamorphism of pelitic, mafic and impure carbonate rocks;
Igneous and metamorphic provinces of India; structure and petrology of sedimentary rocks; sedimentary
processes and environments, sedimentary facies, basin analysis; association of igneous, sedimentary and
metamorphic rocks with tectonic setting. Stress, strain and material response; brittle and ductile
deformation; primary and secondary structures; geometry and genesis of folds, faults, joints,
unconformities; cleavage, schistosity and lineation; methods of projection, tectonites and their significance;
shear zone; superposed folding; basement cover relationship.
Morphology, classification and geological significance of important invertebrates, vertebrates, microfossils
and palaeoflora; stratigraphic principles and Indian stratigraphy. Geomorphic processes and agents;
development and evolution of landforms; slope and drainage; processes on deep oceanic and near-shore
regions; quantitative and applied geomorphology. Ore mineralogy and optical properties of ore minerals;
ore forming processes vis-a-vis ore-rock association (magmatic, hydrothermal, sedimentary and
metamorphogenic ores); ores and metamorphism; fluid inclusions as an ore genetic tool; prospecting and
exploration of economic minerals; sampling, ore reserve estimation, geostatistics, mining methods.Coal
and petroleum geology; origin and distribution of mineral and fuel deposits in India; marine geology and
ocean resources; ore dressing and mineral economics. Cosmic abundance; meteorites; geochemical
evolution of the earth; geochemical cycles; distribution of major, minor and trace elements; elements of
geochemical thermodynamics, isotope geochemistry; geochemistry of waters including solution equilibria
and water rock interaction. Engineering properties of rocks and soils; rocks as construction materials; role
of geology in the construction of engineering structures including dams, tunnels and excavation sites;
natural hazards.Ground water geology exploration, well hydraulics and water quality. Basic principles of
remote sensing - energy sources and radiation principles, atmospheric absorption, interaction of energy
with earth's surface, air-photo interpretation, multispectral remote sensing in visible, infrared, thermal IR
and microwave regions, digital processing of satellite images. GIS basic concepts, raster and vector
mode operation.
Geophysics
The earth as a planet; different motions of the earth; gravity field of the earth, Clairaut's theorem, size and
shape of earth; geochronology; seismology and interior of the earth; variation of density, velocity, pressure,

temperature, electrical and magnetic properties of the earth; earthquakes causes and measurements,
magnitude and intensity, focal mechanisms, earthquake quantification, source characteristics,
seismotectonics and seismic hazards; digital seismographs, geomagnetic field, paleomagnetism; oceanic
and continental lithosphere; plate tectonics; heat flow; upper and lower atmospheric phenomena. Scalar
and vector potential fields; Laplace, Maxwell and Helmholtz equations for solution of different types of
boundary value problems in Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical polar coordinates; Green's theorem; Image
theory; integral equations in potential theory; Eikonal equation and Ray theory. Basic concepts of forward
and inverse problems of geophysics. 'G' and 'g' units of measurement, absolute and relative gravity
measurements; land, airborne, ship borne and borehole gravity surveys; various corrections in gravity data
reduction - free air, Bouguer and isostatic anomalies; density estimates of rocks; regional and residual
gravity separation; principle of equivalent stratum; upward and downward continuation; wavelength filtering;
preparation and analysis of gravity maps; gravity anomalies and their interpretation - anomalies due to
geometrical and irregular shaped bodies, depth rules, calculation of mass. Earth's magnetic field elements, origin and units of measurement, magnetic susceptibility of rocks and measurements,
magnetometers, land, airborne and marine magnetic surveys, corrections, preparation of magnetic maps,
upward and downward continuation, magnetic anomalies-geometrical shaped bodies, depth estimates,
Image processing concepts in processing of magnetic anomaly maps; Interpretation of processed magnetic
anomaly data. Conduction of electricity through rocks, electrical conductivities of metals, non-metals, rock
forming minerals and different rocks, concepts of D.C. resistivity measurement, various electrode
configurations for resistivity sounding and profiling, application of filter theory, Typecurves over multilayered structures, Dar-Zarrouck parameters, reduction of layers, coefficient of anisotropy, interpretation of
resistivity field data, equivalence and suppression, self potential and its origin, field measurement, Induced
polarization, time and frequency domain IP measurements; interpretation and applications of IP, groundwater exploration, environmental and engineering applications.
Basic concept of EM induction, Origin of electromagnetic field, elliptic polarization, methods of
measurement for different source-receiver configuration, components in EM measurements.Skin-depth,
interpretation and applications; earth's natural electro-magnetic field, tellurics, magneto-tellurics;
geomagnetic depth sounding principles, electromagnetic profiling, methods of measurement, processing of
data and interpretation.Geological applications including groundwater, mining and hydrocarbon exploration.
Seismic methods of prospecting; Elastic properties of earth materials; Reflection, refraction and COP
surveys; land and marine seismic sources, generation and propagation of elastic waves, velocity - depth
models, geophones, hydrophones, recording instruments (DFS), digital formats, field layouts, seismic
noises and noise profile analysis, optimum geophone grouping, noise cancellation by shot and geophone
arrays, 20 and 3D seismic data acquisition, processing and interpretation; COP stacking charts, binning,
filtering, dip-moveout, static and dynamic corrections, Digital seismic data processing, seismic
deconvolution and migration methods,attribute analysis, bright and dim spots, seismic stratigraphy, high
resolution seismics, VSP,AVO. Reservoir geophysics.Geophysical signal processing, sampling theorem,
aliasing, Nyquist frequency, Fourier series,periodic waveform, Fourier and Hilbert transform, Z-transform
and wavelet transform; powerspectrum, delta function, auto correlation, cross correlation, convolution,
deconvolution,principles of digital filters, windows, poles and zeros.Principles and techniques of
geophysical well-logging.SP, resistivity, induction, gamma ray,neutron, density, sonic, temperature, dip
meter, caliper, nuclear magnetic, cement bond logging,micro-logs. Quantitative evaluation of formations
from well logs; well hydraulics and applicationof geophysical methods for groundwater study; application of
bore hole geophysics in groundwater, mineral and oil exploration.Radioactive methods of prospecting and
assaying of minerals (radioactive and non radioactive)deposits, half-life, decay constant, radioactive
equilibrium, G M counter, scintillation detector,semiconductor devices, application of radiometric for
exploration and radioactive waste disposal.

Geophysical inverse problems; non-uniqueness and stability of solutions; quasi-linear andnonlinear

methods including Tikhonov's regularization method, Backus-Gilbert method,simulated annealing, genetic
algorithms and artificial neural network.

Management (MGT)
Economics :Demand and Supply Production and Cost decisions Pricing Measurement of National
Income Business cycles
OrganationalBehavior : Personality - Learning Motivation- Emotions at workplace- Group Dynamics
Organal Climate- Culture Change & Development.
Information Technology : Foundations of Information Systems- IT Applications in Business- ERP- CRMSCM and E-Commerce
Accounting : Financial Accounts- Financial Statement Analysis and Ratio Analysis- Fund flow cash flowCosting- Budgetary Control.
Financial Management :Goals of Financial Management- Capital budgeting- Capital Structure- LeverageCost of Capital- Working Capital Policy.
Statistics :Measures of Central tendency and Dispersion- Correlation Analysis
Production : Production Planning- MRP- Inventory Management- Quality Concepts- Lean ManagementJust in Time(JIT)
Operation Research : Linear Programming Problem- Transportation and Assignment Problem- Project
Management
Human Resource Management :HR Planning- Recruitment- Selection- Training and Development
Business Research Methods :Types of Research- Research Design- Measurement of Scaling- Primary
and Secondary data.
Marketing :Consumer Markets and Business Markets- Segmentation- targeting and Positioning- Marketing
Mix 4Ps- Product life cycle.
Strategy :Strategic Management- Vision- Mission- Objectives- Environmental analysis- Strategy
formulation- Corporate Level- SBU Level- Functional Strategies- Strategy implementation
International Business :Modes of International Business-Liberalization Globalization - Privatization
Entry Strategies in International Business EXIM Policy World Trade Organization.

Mathematics (MAT)
UNIT 1
Analysis: Elementary set theory, finite, countable and uncountable sets, Real numbersystem as a
complete ordered field, Archimedean property, supremum,infimum. Sequences and series, convergence,
limsup, liminf.Bolzano Weierstrass theorem, Heine Borel theorem.Continuity, uniform continuity,
differentiability, mean value theorem. Sequences and series offunctions, uniform convergence.Riemann
sums and Riemann integral, Improper Integrals.Monotonic functions, types of discontinuity, functions of
bounded variation, Lebesgue measure,Lebesgue integral.Functions of several variables, directional
derivative, partial derivative, derivative as a lineartransformation.Metric spaces, compactness,
connectedness.Normed Linear Spaces.Spaces of Continuousfunctions as examples.
Linear Algebra: Vector spaces, subspaces, linear dependence, basis, dimension,algebra of linear
transformations.Algebra of matrices, rank and determinant of matrices, linear equations.Eigenvalues and
eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton theorem.Matrix representation of linear transformations. Change of basis,
canonical forms, diagonalforms, triangular forms, Jordan forms.Inner product spaces, orthonormal
basis.Quadratic forms, reduction and classification of quadratic forms.
UNIT 2
Complex Analysis: Algebra of complex numbers, the complex plane, polynomials,Power series,
transcendental functions such as exponential, trigonometric and hyperbolicfunctions.Analytic functions,
Cauchy-Riemann equations.Contour integral, Cauchys theorem, Cauchy s integral formula, Liouvilles
theorem, Maximummodulus principle, Schwarz lemma, Open mapping theorem.Taylor series, Laurent
series, calculus of residues.Conformal mappings, Mobius transformations.Algebra: Permutations,
combinations, pigeon-hole principle, inclusionexclusionprinciple, derangements.Fundamental theorem of
arithmetic, divisibility in Z, congruences, Chinese Remainder Theorem,Eulers - function, primitive
roots.Groups, subgroups, normal subgroups, quotient groups, homomorphisms, cyclic groups,permutation
groups, Cayleys theorem, class equations, Sylow theorems.Rings, ideals, prime and maximal ideals,
quotient rings, unique factorization domain, principalideal domain, Euclidean domain.Polynomial rings and
irreducibility criteria.Fields, finite fields, field extensions.
UNIT 3
Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs):
Existence and Uniqueness of solutions of initial value problems for first order ordinarydifferential equations,
singular solutions of first order ODEs, system of first order ODEs.General theory of homogenous and nonhomogeneous linear ODEs, variation of parameters,Sturm-Liouville boundary value problem, Greens
function.
Partial Differential Equations (PDEs):
Lagrange and Charpit methods for solving first order PDEs, Cauchy problem for firstorder
PDEs.Classification of second order PDEs, General solution of higher order PDEs withconstant
coefficients, Method of separation of variables for Laplace, Heat and Waveequations.
Numerical Methods:
Numerical solutions of algebraic equations, Method of iteration and Newton-Raphsonmethod, Rate of
convergence, Solution of systems of linear algebraic equations usingGauss elimination and Gauss-Seidel
methods, Finite differences, Lagrange, Hermite andspline interpolation, Numerical differentiation and
integration, Numerical solutions ofODEs using Picard, Euler, modified Euler and Runge-Kutta methods.
Calculus of Variations:
Variation of a functional, Euler-Lagrange equation, Necessary and sufficient conditionsfor
extrema.Variational methods for boundary value problems in ordinary and partialdifferential equations.

Linear Integral Equations:

Linear integral equation of the first and second kind of Fredholm and Volterra type,Solutions with separable
kernels.Characteristic numbers and eigenfunctions, resolventkernel.
Classical Mechanics:
Generalized coordinates, Lagranges equations, Hamiltons canonical equations,Hamiltons principle and
principle of least action, Two-dimensional motion of rigidbodies, Eulers dynamical equations for the motion
of a rigid body about an axis, theoryof small oscillations.
UNIT 4
Descriptive statistics, exploratory data analysis.
Sample space, discrete probability, independent events, Bayes theorem.Random variables anddistribution
functions (univariate and multivariate); expectation and moments.Independentrandom variables, marginal
and conditional distributions.Characteristic functions. Probability inequalities (Tchebyshef, Markov,
Jensen).Modesof convergence, weak and strong laws of large numbers, Central Limit theorems
(i.i.d.case).Markov chains with finite and countable state space, classification of states,limiting behaviour of
n-step transition probabilities, stationary distribution.Standard discrete and continuous univariate
distributions.Sampling distributions.Standard errors and asymptotic distributions, distribution of order
statistics and range.Methods of estimation.Properties of estimators.Confidence intervals. Tests of
hypotheses: mostpowerful and uniformly most powerful tests, Likelihood ratio tests. Analysis of discrete
data andchi-square test of goodness of fit.Large sample tests. Simple nonparametric tests for one and
twosample problems, rank correlation and test for independence. Elementary Bayesian inference.GaussMarkov models, estimability of parameters, Best linear unbiased estimators,tests for linear hypotheses and
confidence intervals. Analysis of variance andcovariance. Fixed, random and mixed effects models. Simple
and multiple linearregression. Elementary regression diagnostics.Logistic regression.Multivariate normal
distribution, Wishart distribution and their properties.Distributionof quadratic forms.Inference for
parameters, partial and multiple correlation coefficientsand related tests. Data reduction techniques:
Principle component analysis, Discriminantanalysis, Cluster analysis, Canonical correlation.Simple random
sampling, stratified sampling and systematic samp ling.Probability proportional to size sampling. Ratio and
regression methods.Completely randomized, randomized blocks and Latin-square designs.
Connected,complete and orthogonal block designs, BIBD. 2 K factorial experiments: confoundingand
construction.Series and parallel systems, hazard function and failure rates, censoring andlife testing.Linear
programming problem.Simplex methods, duality.Elementary queuing andinventory models. Steady-state
solutions of Markovian queuing models: M/M/1, M/M/1with limited waiting space, M/M/C, M/M/C with limited
waiting space, M/G/1.

Mechanical Engineering (MEG)

Engineering Mathematics
Geometry Equations of straight line, common normal between straight lines in space; Equationsof circles,
ellipse, etc.; parametric representation.
Linear Algebra
Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigenvectors.
Calculus
Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems,Evaluation of
definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima andminima, Gradient,
Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives,
Differential equations
First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations withconstant
coefficients, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value problems,Laplace transforms,
Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.
Control Theory
Open and closed loop systems; Laplace transforms; Transfer function; Block Diagram analysis;Concepts of
stability; Input signals and system response; Nyquist stability criterion; Bode plot.
Probability and Statistics
Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, modeand standard
deviation, Permutations and combinations, Random variables, Poisson, Normal andBinomial distributions.
Properties of normal curve; Statistical quality control
APPLIED MECHANICS AND DESIGN
Engineering Mechanics
Free body diagrams and equilibrium; trusses and frames; virtual work; kinematics and dynamicsof particles
and of rigid bodies in plane motion, including impulse and momentum (linear andangular) and energy
formulations; impact.
Strength of Materials
Stress and strain, stress-strain relationship and elastic constants, Mohrs circle for plane stressand plane
strain, thin cylinders; shear force and bending moment diagrams; bending and shearstresses; deflection of
beams; thermal stresses.
Theory of Machines
Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms; dynamic analysis ofslider-crank
mechanism; flywheels.
Vibrations
Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems; effect of damping; vibrationisolation;
resonance, critical speeds of shafts.
Technical drafting
Engineering drawing practice; Indian standards for technical drawing. Machine Elements Basicconcepts of
machine elements and their design; Stress concentration factor; Fatigue Strength andS-N curve; failure
theories.
FLUID MECHANICS AND THERMAL SCIENCES
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid properties; viscous flow of incompressible fluids; fluid statics, manometry, buoyancy;control-volume
analysis of mass, momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differentialequations of continuity and
momentum; Bernoullis equation; flow through pipes, head losses inpipes, bends etc.

Heat-Transfer
Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, fins; dimensionless parameters in freeand forced
convective heat transfer, radiative heat transfer, black and grey surfaces, shapefactors; heat exchanger
performance, LMTD and NTU methods.
Thermodynamics
Zeroth, First and Second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic system and processes;
Carnotcycle.irreversibility and availability; behaviour of ideal and real gases, properties of puresubstances,
calculation of work and heat in ideal processes; analysis of thermodynamic cyclesrelated to energy
conversion.
Applications Power Engineering
Steam Tables, Rankine, Brayton cycles with regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines air-standardOtto, Diesel
cycles. Sterling cycle.
Refrigeration and air-conditioning
Vapour refrigeration cycle, heat pumps, gas refrigeration, Reverse Brayton cycle; moist airpsychrometric
chart, basic psychrometric processes.
Turbo machinery
Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines, impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams.
MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Engineering Materials
Structure and properties of engineering materials, heat treatment, stress-strain diagrams forengineering
materials.
Metal Casting
Design of patterns, moulds and cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design,
designconsiderations.
Forming
Load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deepdrawing, bending)
metal forming processes; principles of powder metallurgy.
Joining
Physics of welding, brazing and soldering; adhesive bonding;
Machining and Machine Tool Operations
Mechanics of machining, single and multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry and materials, toollife and wear;
economics of machining; principles of non-traditional machining processes;principles of work holding,
principles of 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.
Production Planning and Control
Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling, materials requirementplanning.
Inventory Control
Deterministic and probabilistic models; safety stock inventory control systems.
Operations Research
Linear programming, simplex and duplex method, transportation, assignment, network flowmodels, simple
queuing models, PERT and CPM.
SOME CURRENT TRENDS IN DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Mechatronics System Design

Pneumatic and hydraulic systems; Eletro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems; Pneumatic,hydraulic

and electric motors and actutators; Concepts of microcontrollers, Feedback devices;Point-to-point,
continuous-path and servo control; Types of CNC machines and robots.Programmable logic controllers;
CNC and robot programming. Some current developments inmodern machine tools, robotics,
mechatronics; Basic topics related to micro-electro mechanicalsystems (MEMS).
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools.Exchange of product design andmanufacturing
data; CNC and robot programming methods. CAD/CAM Software and VirtualProduct Development; Rapid
Manufacturing Technologies; Concepts of Machine vision andJigless manufacturing;
Computer Aided Engineering
Finite Element Methods; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Mechanical Systems Simulation;Tools for
conventional mechanisms and MEMS design.
Automotive Engineering
Development in Bio-fuels, other alternative fuels and hydrogen as future fuel; Emissionstandards;
Electronic injection systems; Passenger comfort and safety devices; Indian autoindustry and Automotive
vehicles in Indian market.

Physics (PHY)
I. Mathematical Methods of Physics
Dimensional analysis; Vector algebra and vector calculus; Linear algebra, matrices, CayleyHamilton
theorem, eigenvalue problems; Linear differential equations; Special functions(Hermite, Bessel, Laguerre
and Legendre); Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms;Elements of complex analysis: Laurent
series-poles, residues and evaluation of integrals;Elementary ideas about tensors; Introductory group
theory, SU(2), O(3); Elements ofcomputational techniques: roots of functions, interpolation, extrapolation,
integration bytrapezoid and Simpsons rule, solution of first order differential equations using RungeKuttamethod; Finite difference methods; Elementary probability theory, random variables, binomial,Poisson
and normal distributions.
II. Classical Mechanics
Newtons laws; Phase space dynamics, stability analysis; Central-force motion; Two-bodycollisions,
scattering in laboratory and centre-of-mass frames; Rigid body dynamics, moment ofinertia tensor, noninertial frames and pseudoforces; Variational principle, Lagrangian andHamiltonian formalisms and
equations of motion; Poisson brackets and canonicaltransformations; Symmetry, invariance and
conservation laws, cyclic coordinates; Periodicmotion, small oscillations and normal modes; Special theory
of relativity, Lorentztransformations, relativistic kinematics and massenergy equivalence.
III. Electromagnetic Theory
Electrostatics: Gauss Law and its applications; Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary valueproblems;
Magnetostatics: Biot-Savart law, Ampere's theorem, electromagnetic induction;Maxwell's equations in free
space and linear isotropic media; boundary conditions on fields atinterfaces; Scalar and vector potentials;
Gauge invariance; Electromagnetic waves in free space,dielectrics, and conductors; Reflection and
refraction, polarization, Fresnels Law, interference,coherence, and diffraction; Dispersion relations in
plasma; Lorentz invariance of Maxwellsequations; Transmission lines and wave guides; Dynamics of
charged particles in static anduniform electromagnetic fields; Radiation from moving charges, dipoles and
retarded potentials.
IV. Quantum Mechanics
Wave-particle duality; Wave functions in coordinate and momentum representations;Commutators and
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle; Matrix representation; Diracs bra and ketnotation; Schroedinger
equation (time-dependent and time-independent); Eigenvalue problemssuch as particle-in-a-box, harmonic
oscillator, etc.; Tunneling through a barrier; Motion in acentral potential; Orbital angular momentum,
Angular momentum algebra, spin; Addition ofangular momenta; Hydrogen atom, spin-orbit coupling, fine
structure; Time-independentperturbation theory and applications; Variational method; WKB approximation;
Timedependent perturbation theory and Fermi's Golden Rule; Selection rules; Semi-classical theoryof
radiation; Elementary theory of scattering, phase shifts, partial waves, Born approximation;Identical
particles, Pauli's exclusion principle, spin-statistics connection; Relativistic quantummechanics: Klein
Gordon and Dirac equations.
V. Thermodynamic and Statistical Physics
Laws of thermodynamics and their consequences; Thermodynamic potentials, Maxwellrelations; Chemical
potential, phase equilibria; Phase space, micro- and macrostates;Microcanonical, canonical and grandcanonical ensembles and partition functions; Free Energyand connection with thermodynamic quantities;
First- and second-order phase transitions;Classical and quantum statistics, ideal Fermi and Bose gases;
Principle of detailed balance;Blackbody radiation and Planck's distribution law; Bose-Einstein condensation;
Random walkand Brownian motion; Introduction to nonequilibrium processes; Diffusion equation.
VI. Electronics

Semiconductor device physics, including diodes, junctions, transistors, field effect devices,homo and
heterojunction devices, device structure, device characteristics, frequencydependence and applications;
Optoelectronic devices, including solar cells, photodetectors, andLEDs; High-frequency devices, including
generators and detectors; Operational amplifiers andtheir applications; Digital techniques and applications
(registers, counters, comparators andsimilar circuits); A/D and D/A converters; Microprocessor and
microcontroller basics.
VII. Experimental Techniques and data analysis
Data interpretation and analysis; Precision and accuracy, error analysis, propagation of errors,least
squares fitting, linear and nonlinear curve fitting, chi-square test; Transducers
(temperature,pressure/vacuum, magnetic field, vibration, optical, and particle detectors), measurement
andcontrol; Signal conditioning and recovery, impedance matching, amplification (Op-amp
based,instrumentation amp, feedback), filtering and noise reduction, shielding and grounding;
Fouriertransforms; lock-in detector, box-car integrator, modulation techniques. Applications of theabove
experimental and analytical techniques to typical undergraduate and graduate levellaboratory experiments.
VIII. Atomic & Molecular Physics
Quantum states of an electron in an atom; Electron spin; Stern-Gerlach experiment; Spectrum ofHydrogen,
helium and alkali atoms; Relativistic corrections for energy levels of hydrogen;Hyperfine structure and
isotopic shift; width of spectral lines; LS & JJ coupling; Zeeman,Paschen Back & Stark effect; X-ray
spectroscopy; Electron spin resonance, Nuclear magneticresonance, chemical shift; Rotational, vibrational,
electronic, and Raman spectra of diatomicmolecules; Frank Condon principle and selection rules;
Spontaneous and stimulated emission,Einstein A & B coefficients; Lasers, optical pumping, population
inversion, rate equation;Modes of resonators and coherence length.
IX. Condensed Matter Physics
Bravais lattices; Reciprocal lattice, diffraction and the structure factor; Bonding of solids; Elasticproperties,
phonons, lattice specific heat; Free electron theory and electronic specific heat;Response and relaxation
phenomena; Drude model of electrical and thermal conductivity; Halleffect and thermoelectric power;
Diamagnetism, paramagnetism, and ferromagnetism;Electron motion in a periodic potential, band theory of
metals, insulators and semiconductors;Superconductivity, type I and type - II superconductors,
Josephson junctions; Defects anddislocations; Ordered phases of matter, translational and orientational
order, kinds of liquidcrystalline order; Conducting polymers; Quasicrystals.
X. Nuclear and Particle Physics
Basic nuclear properties: size, shape, charge distribution, spin and parity; Binding energy,semiempirical
mass formula; Liquid drop model; Fission and fusion; Nature of the nuclear force,form of nucleon-nucleon
potential; Charge-independence and charge-symmetry of nuclearforces; Isospin; Deuteron problem;
Evidence of shell structure, single- particle shell model, itsvalidity and limitations; Rotational spectra;
Elementary ideas of alpha, beta and gamma decaysand their selection rules; Nuclear reactions, reaction
mechanisms, compound nuclei and directreactions; Classification of fundamental forces; Elementary
particles (quarks, baryons, mesons,leptons); Spin and parity assignments, isospin, strangeness; GellMann-Nishijima formula; C, P,and T invariance and applications of symmetry arguments to particle
reactions, paritynonconservation in weak interaction; Relativistic kinematics.

Psychology (PSY)
UNIT-I
Introduciton to Psychology- Definition, Nature and Scope of psychology; Historical perspective; sub-fields
and applications, methods of psychology; Schools of Psychology
UNIT-II
Sensation and Perception,Learning, Memory Building, Cognition Process, Intelligence, Motivation and
Emotion, Personality and its Types, Individual Differences and the impact of the process of Socialization,
Environmental influences and Counseling therapy.
UNIT-III
Psychological theories- Learning theories, Models of Memory, Cognitive Strategies, Motivation theories,
Current theories of emotion, Existential and humanistic theories of personality, Stress and coping
Strategies
UNIT IV
Research Methodology Meaning, Aims, characteristics and types, Research Process, types of Research
Design, Sampling, types and uses, Research Hypothesis, Methods of Data Collection, Tools and
Techniques of data collection, Psychological Scaling, Sources of bias in Psychological testing , Data
Analysis and Report writing.
UNIT V
Statistics: Introduction, Importance, Scope, Function and Limitations. Research Designs: Correlational,
factorial, randomized block, matched group, quasi experimental, time series design, ANOVA: Randomized
and repeated, Measures of Central tendency, Measures of Dispersion, Correlational analysis:, Partial,
multiple and regression analysis, Factor analysis, Regression analysis and Chi Square Analysis.
Textbooks:
1. Morgan, C.T., King, R.A., Weisz, J.R., and Schopler, J. Introduction to Psychology. Singapore:
McGraw-Hill.
2. Atkinson, R.L., Atkinson, R.C., and Hilgard, E.R. Introduction to Psychology. Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich. Inc.
3. Baron, R.A. Psychology. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India.
4. Young Pauline V : Scientific Social Surveys and Research, PHI.
5. Mitchall, Mark and JaminaJolley, Research Design Explainer, Holt, Rinehart and Winston inc., New
york, 1988.
6. Goode, Williams and Hatt Paul K : Methods in Social Research, McGraw-Hill Book Company, London,
1981.
7. Kothari CR. Research Methodology . Methods and Techniques, wiley eastern limited, Madras, 1985.
8. Michael S. Lewis-Beck, (Ed) Experimental Design & Methods, Sage Publications, Toppan, Publishing
United Kingdom, 1990.

LAW SCHOOL information

Syllabi of Ph.D. Entrance Test

1. Jurisprudence
2. Constitution of India
3. Legal Research Methodology
Detailed Syllabubs
JURISPRUDENCE

Definition, nature and scope of jurisprudence

Natural Law- Its development and relevance in modern times
Analytical School.
Austins Theory of Law
Kelsens Pure Theory of Law
Harts Concept of Law
Historical School
Realist School
Sociological School
Administration of Justice
Socio-economic approach and philosophy
Law and Social Change
Public Interest Litigation (PIL)
Sources and Elements of Law
Sources of Law: Custom, Precedent and Legislation
Rights & Duties
Possession and Ownership
Persons.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

Fundamental Rights in General (Articles 12-13)

Right to Equality (Articles 14-18)
Right to Freedom (Article 19)
Right to Freedom (Articles 20,21&22)
Right against Exploitation (Articles 23-24)
Right to Freedom of Religion (Articles 25-28)
Cultural & Educational Rights (Articles 29-30)
Directive Principles of State Policy (Articles 31-C, 36-51)
Right to Property (Articles 300-A, 31-A, 31-B)

Fundamental Duties (Article 51-A)

Supreme Court of India- Establishment, Jurisdiction and Powers (Articles 124-145)
Independence of the Judiciary
High Courts in the States (Articles 214-227)
Writ Jurisdiction (Articles 32 and 226)
The Union Government- the Executive and the Parliament (Articles 52-123)
The State Government (Articles 152-213)
Parliamentary Privileges (Articles 105 and 194)
Relations between the Union and the States (Articles 245-289)
Legislative Relations (Articles 245-255)
Administrative Relations (Articles 256-263)
Financial Relations (Articles 268-289)
Freedom of Trade and Commerce & Intercourse (Articles 301 to 307)
Services under the Union and the States (Articles 309-323)
Tribunals (Articles 323 A-323 B)
Panchayts and Municipalities (Articles 243-243 ZG)
Election (Articles 324-329A)
Emergency Provisions (Articles 352-360)
Amendment of the Constitution (Articles 368)
LEGAL RESEARCH METHOLOGY
Meaning, purposes and methods of legal research;
objectivity and value neutrality in legal research;
sociological inputs in legal research and legal inputs in social research;
interdisciplinary approach;
meaning and significance and methods of literature survey;
examples of qualitative and quantitative socio-legal research;
method of comparative legal research;
comprehensive legal research for law reforms;
difficulties of socio legal research;
Interdependence and distinction between doctrinal and non-doctrinal legal research.
scientific method
refining of the problem and formulation of hypothesis
formulation of research problem on the basis of hypothesis
possibility of alternative hypotheses
Research design elements of design collection of the material or facts relevant to the
hypothesis and the design
structuring of data collection and the process there of classification and organising date
form of data collects observation, interview, questionnaire, variety in these methods of
types of research descriptive, historical, experimental methods and philosophical,
sociological types of research.
Qualitative and quantitative.