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1. IntroductionPROSPECTUS FORB.TECH LATERAL ENTRY COURSE – 20121.1 Lateral Entry Scheme is intended to admit meritorious Diploma holders tothe Second Year/Third Semester of the B.Tech courses to acquire a Degree inEngineering. Lateral Entry Scheme is approved by Government of Kerala as per G.O(MS) No.156/2002/H.Edn dated: 13.11.2002 for 10% of the sanctioned seats in additionto total seats. In order to maintain uniformity among various schemes of Diplomaholders, AICTE has suggested a state level Entrance Examination for the selection.1.2 The admission will be subject to regulations of the Universities concerned.2. Institutions, Courses and IntakeThe list of various Engineering Institutions, courses/ branches offered and thenumber of seats available in each branch will be published in the website-“www.dtekerala.gov.in” before the ensuing online allotment.3. Fee StructureFee structure of the courses will be announced by the Director of TechnicalEducation in the website, before the allotment.4. Eligibility for admission4.1 Admission will be based on a rank list prepared based on an objective typeentrance test conducted by the Joint Controller of Technical Examinations,Thiruvananthapuram as per clause 9 of the prospectus.4.2 Candidates who have passed Diploma in Engineering awarded by theState Board of Technical Education or Equivalent after undergoing regular course ofthree years study in an approved institution are eligible for admission.4.3 Those who are appearing for the final year diploma examination are alsoeligible to apply subject to the condition that they shall produce the provisionalcertificate at the time of admission.28years.4.4 Maximum age as on the last date of submission of application will be

4.5 Non-Keralities are also eligible to apply but their admission will berestricted to the Private Self financing institutions & non-Government seats in theGovernment controlled Self-financing institutions.4.6 Candidates will be admitted only to the branch of Engineering as per theequivalency given in Annexure A.5. Reservation of seats5.1 All seats under Lateral Entry scheme in Government Engineering Collegeswill be allotted as Government seats.5.2 The availability of Government seats in Government controlled and otherPrivate Self-Financing Engineering Colleges will be announced before ensuing onlineadmission.5.3 15% of seats under Lateral Entry are reserved as Management seats inAided Engineering Colleges and remaining 85% will be allotted as Government seats.5.4 Communal reservation for candidate belonging to Socially andEducationally Backward Classes(SEBC) and SC/ST category will be followed as perusual norms(Ezhava-9%,Muslim-8%,Latin Catholic other than Anglo Indian-2%,B.H-5%,Backward Christian-1%,Kudumbi-1%,Scheduled Caste-8% and Scheduled Tribe-2%).5.5 3% seats are reserved for physically disabled candidates. Candidatesclaiming reservation under physically disabled quota shall have a minimum of 40%disability. A disability Certificate from the District Medical Board has to be attachedalong with the application. Such candidates are also directed to produce a certificateobtained from a Medical officer not below the rank of Assistant surgeon to ensure thefitness of candidates to undergo the course.5.6 One seat each is reserved for Electronics and Communication Engineering,Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology branch for defence quota.For claiming reservation in this quota, relevant certificate should be attached.5.7 80% of the available seats in Information Technology branch are reservedfor the Diploma Holders in Information Technology.2

6. Claim for Communal Reservation6.1 Candidates belonging to SEBC whose annual family income (annualincome of all members in the family from all sources taken together) is up to Rs.4.5lakhs are eligible for reservation under this category.6.2 Candidates claiming reservation under SEBC category should produceboth community and income certificates obtained from the concerned village officer inthe space provided in the body of the application form.6.3 The candidates claiming reservation under SC/ST quota should producecommunity certificate in the space provided in the body of the application form.6.4 In the absence of SC/ST candidates, their seats will be filled from OECcategory and they have to furnish community and income certificates from the VillageOfficer in the space provided in the body of the application form.6.5 Candidates who are not eligible for communal reservation benefit and whowish to be considered for any scholarship/concession based on the family income thatmay be announced by Government/College/Admitting Authority at any time after thesubmission of application should also submit the income certificate, from the concernedauthorities at the time of submission of application itself.7. Application FormsApplication forms and prospectus are available in the websites -“www.dtekerala.gov.in”, “www.tekerala.org” Application fee is Rs.750/- for generalcandidates and Rs.375/- - for SC/ST candidates, which can be paid in ‘ShaktiAccount’ of the Joint Controller of Technical Examination from any branch ofState Bank of Travancore. ST candidates whose annual income is below Rs.40, 000/-are exempted from paying application fee on condition that they produce incomecertificate for the same.8. Submission of ApplicationApplications are to be submitted online and the downloaded applicationform duly filled up along with the relevant certificates and Shakti chalan formshould reach The Joint Controller of Technical Examinations, Kaimanam,3

Thiruvananthapuram- 695040 by Registered Post/ or in person. The last date for thereceipt of application is as per the schedule given in Annexure B.9. Entrance Examination9.1 A state level OMR based objective type Entrance Test for duration of 2hours will be conducted by The Joint Controller of Technical Examinations,Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram for the selection.9.2 Examination centers will be at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam,Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Thirur, Kozhikode,Malappuram and Kannur. Admit Cards for the Examination can be downloadedfrom website -“www.dtekerala.gov.in”/ “www.tekerala.org”.9.3 The Entrance Test will be on selected subjects of first year B.Tech courseand English language as per the scheme and syllabus given in Annexure D. The rank listwill be prepared based on the OMR based objective type test in which published by TheJoint Controller of Technical Examinations, Kaimanam, Thiruvananthapuram-40.9.4 Candidates should secure a minimum of 15% marks in the entrance test tobecome eligible for the inclusion in the rank list.10. Valuation and Declaration of Results10.1 A fully computerized system has been adopted for the valuation of theanswer scripts using optical mark reader (OMR) system and for the results.10.2 There will be no-provision for revaluation or rechecking of the answerscripts or recounting of the marks.10.3 The Rank list shall be prepared as per the criteria given in Annexure C.The marks secured by the candidates will not be disclosed under any circumstances andany such enquiries will not be entertained.11. Allotment11.1 The allotment of seats will be made by the Director of TechnicalEducation in accordance with the candidates rank in the Entrance Examination andavailability of seats in the various categories through the website“www.dtekerala.gov.in”, according to the options given by the candidates.4

11.2 Candidates who are eligible for admission, as per the rank list, will have toenter their options online. After each allotment there will be provision for rearrangingthe options.11.3 Once the candidate gets an allotment he/she will have to join the particularinstitution and then only he/she will be considered for further allotments.11.4 Once the candidate gets an allotment, all the lower options willautomatically be cancelled and re-allotment will only be done for higher options.11.5 If the candidate is satisfied with the allotment he/she gets in a particularallotment and if he/she does not want to be considered for further allotments, he/she willhave to cancel all the remaining options.11.6 The selection for admission will be provisional and subject to theverification of the original documents by the concerned Principals at the time ofadmission.11.7 Any other details not specifically covered by the clauses given in theProspectus will be decided by the undersigned and his decision will be final. He is alsoempowered to cancel any admission found to be illegal subsequent to the admission.11.8 All disputes pertaining to the Examination or admission shall fall withinthe jurisdiction of the Honorable High Court of Kerala.ThiruvananthapuramDIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION5

ANNEXURE AEQUIVALENCY OF BRANCHESNo. Specialization in Diploma Course Branch Equated to B.Tech Course1Applied Electronics/Instrument Technology/Electronics and Instrumentation/MedicalElectronicsElectronics and Communication Engg./Applied Electronics and Instrumentation Engg/ Instrumentation and Control EngineeringElectronics and Instrumentation Engineering2 Architecture3 CivilCivil EngineeringQuantity Survey and Construction4Management5Biomedical Engineering/MedicalBiomedical Engineering/ElectronicsElectronics/Medical Instrumentation Communication Engineering6 Chemical/Polymer Technology Chemical Engineering7 Polymer Technology/Chemical Polymer Technology8Computer Application and BusinessManagement9 Computer EngineeringComputer Science and Engineering10 Computer Hardware Maintenance11 Information Technology12 Electrical/Electrical & Electronics Electrical and Electronics Engineering13 Electronics14 Electronics and Avionics15 Electronics and CommunicationElectronics and Communication Engineering16 Electronics Production Technology17 Telecommunication Technology18 AutomobileMechanical Engineering/AutomobileEngineering/ Mechanical (Automobile)19 Tool and DieMechanical Engineering/Industrial20 Wood and Paper TechnologyEngineering/ Production Engineering/Plastic Moulding Technology from21Mechanical (Production)CIPMT22 Information Technology Information Technology23 Printing Technology Printing Technology24 MechanicalAutomobile Engineering/MechanicalEngineering/IndustrialEngineering/ Production Engineering/Mechanical (Production)25 Diploma in any Branch Information Technology6

ANNEXURE BTIME SCHEDULE FOR LATERAL ENTRY B.TECH ADMISSIONOnline RegistrationActivityLast date of receipt of downloadedapplicationDateFrom 12/01/2012 to 11/02/2012 5PM25/02/2012 5pmDownloading of Hall Tickets fromthe website 21/04/2012 to 27/04/2012Date of Examination28/04/2012, from 10am to 12pmPublication of Result 10/5/2012Online filing of optionsFrom 20/05/2012 to 09/06/2012 5pm1st Allotment 15/06/2012Admission (1st allotment) 18/06/2012 to 19/06/2012Rearranging higher optionsFrom 18/06/2012 to 19/06/2012 5pm2nd Allotment 22/06/2012Admission (2nd allotment) 25/06/2012 & 26/06/2012Rearranging higher options3rd Allotment 29/06/2012Admission (3rd allotment) 30/06/2012From 25/06/2012 to 26/06/2012 5pmAfter this, if seats are still lying vacant, a spot admission will be conducted on a suitabledate and candidates who have not joined any of the institutions alone will be allowed toattend the spot admission. Institution should issue TC and report the vacancies toDirectorate of Technical Education, Thiruvananthapuram if required, withoutcharging liquidated damages, up to 04.07.2012 before the date of spot admission.7

ANNEXURE CCriteria for Rank List Preparation• LET Admission will be based on a rank list prepared based on an entrance test• The Entrance Test will be on following selected subjects of first year B.Tech course andEnglish language as per the scheme and syllabus approved by Government.Mathematics Engineering Mechanics IT and Computer ScienceCivil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical EngineeringElectronics & Communication Engineering• 3 marks for correct answers & 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.• Marking of more than one bubble against a question will be considered as a wrong answer.Erasing, overwriting, partial marking etc may also be treated as incorrect answer.• No deduction of mark will be made for unanswered questions.• Resolution of tie for preparing the ranked listIf there is any tie of marks exists for same rank, candidates with higher score inMathematics will be placed in higher rank.If tie still exists, candidates with higher score in English will be placed in higherrank.If there is any further tie, age of the candidate will be taken into account and theolder will be placed in higher ranking than the younger one.8

ANNEXURE - DSCHEME AND SYLLABUS for LET - 2012The Examination is Objective type with 120 Questions to be attempted in 2 Hrs. The subjectsincludes English, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, IT and Computer Science, CivilEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Electronics &Communication EngineeringENGLISH SYLLABUSFor English, out of the 10 marks to be awarded, 5 marks will be for questions based on a givenpassage and remaining 5 marks for Basic Grammar and General English of +2 Standards.SAMPLE QUESTIONSAnswer questions 1-5 based on the given passage.About four hundred years ago, many people believed that they lived on stationary earth, whichitself is situated at the center of the universe. The world beyond the solar system was a mysteryto all. The submicroscopic domain of atoms and molecules wasCompletely unknown. Not even a single law of nature was accurately formulated. TheCopernican theory of the solar system (the theory in which the sun occupies the centralposition) had been published but it had so many objections against it. There was scarcely anyactivity that could be called as science. Mathematics was just in its infancy.1. Four hundred years ago, the popular belief was that ………………..A) there was a world beyond the solar systemB) the law of nature was not accurateC) the earth was fixedD) there was no technology2. There was scarcely any activity called Science means ………………A) Scientific knowledge was inadequateB) Copernican theory was objectedC) They lived on stationary earthD) Law of nature was accurate3. The opposite of accurate isA) exact B) inaccurateC) diaccurate D) unaccurate4. Beyond meansA) on the farther side B) domain of atomsC) at the center D) a mystery5. Infancy is used in the sense of9

A) childhood B)adolescenceC) inactivity D)beginning to developChoose the appropriate words6. One should discharge _______________ duty.A) ones B) his C) their D) our7. ___________ you drive a carA)Can B)Should C)Would D)May8. Identify the wrong sectionAll the/furnitures/where/loadedA)All the B)furnitures C)were D)loaded9. The teacher / said that / the earth / was round.A)The teacher B)said that C)the earth D)was round10. Complete the proverb : Make hay while __________A)The sun shines B)There is no rainB)There is time D)There is hayMATHEMATICS SYLLABUSMatrices:Inverse of Matrix-Linear dependence and independence Vectors-Consistency andinconsistency of a system of linear equations-Rank of a matrix. Eigen Values and EigenVectors-Properties-Caylay-Hamilton Theories Diagonalisation-Quadartic forms-Reduction tocanonical forms.Differential Calculas:Successive Differentiation-Leibnitz Theorem-Indeterminate forms-L’ Hospital’s Rule-Radius of curvature-center of curvature-Evolutes partial Differentiation-Homogeneousfunctions Euler’s Theorem-Maxima and Minima of two variables.Infinite Series:Notions of Convergence and divergence-Comparison test-Ratio test-Cauchy’s Root test-Test for alternating series-absolute convergence.Fourier series:Even functions, Odd functions, periodic functions-Dirichelet’s condition-Euler’sformula. Functions with period 2π and 2l . Half range sine and cosine series .Laplacetransforms –properties-Inverse Transforms.SAMPLE QUESTIONS1. If A and B are two square matrices of the same order , then (A+B) 2 is10

A) A 2 -AB+BA+B 2 B) A 2 +AB+BA+B 2C) A 2 -AB-BA+B 2 D) A 2 +AB-BA+B 22. If 2 -1 4 is a singular matrix then x isx 0 11 2 0A) 5/4 B) -5/8 C) 8/5 D) 5/83. Adjoint of a matrix 1 2 1 is3 2 21 1 2A) 2 -4 1 B) 2 -3 2-3 1 1 -4 1 12 1 -4 1 1 -4C) 2 1 D) 2 2 11 0 1 2 21 3 14. Inverse of a matrix 2 3 is2 5A) -2 3 B) 5 22 -5 3 2C) 5 -3 D) 2 -3-2 2 -2 55. Rank of a matrix 1 0 1 is0 2 22 3 4A) 2 B) 0 C) 3 D) 16. The equation AX=B is consistent if rank of the coefficient matrix and augmented matrixareA) Equal B) not equalC) 1 D) none of these7. The characteristic equation of a matrix 5 4 is1 2A) λ 2 +7λ+6=0 B) λ 2 +6λ+6=0C) λ 2 -7λ+6=0 D) λ 2 +6λ+7=08. The second derivative of bsin 3 θ with respect to a cos 3 θ is11

A) bcosecθ/3a 2 sec 4 θ B) bcosecθsec 4 θ/3a 2C) bsec 4 θ/3a 2 D) bsec 4 θ/3a 2 cosecθ9. The n th derivative of xsinx with respect to x isA) xcosxB) B) xsinx(x+(nπ)/2)+sin(x+(n-1)π/2)C) xsin(x+nπ/2)+nsin(x+(n-1)π/2)D) xcos nπ/210. lim x2-3x/x2-9 isx->3A) 3 B) 6 C) 1/3 D) ½11. Radius curvature of the parabola y 2 = 4ax at (at 2 ,2at) isA) 2a(1+t 2 ) 3/2 B) a(1+t) 3/2C) 2(1+t 2 ) 3/2 /t D) 2a(1+t 2 ) 3/2 /t 212. The maximum value of the function 2+2x+2y-x 2 -y 2 isA) 2 B) 1 C) 3 D) 413. The partial derivative of ax 2 +2hxy+by 2 isA) 2ax+2by B) 2ax+2hyC) ax 2 +2hx D) 2hx+2by14. If f(x,y) is a homogeneous function of degree n,possessing continuous partialderivative of first order thenA) x df/dx + y df/dy = nf B) x d 2 f/d 2 x+d 2 f/d 2 y = n 2 f 2C) x df/dx + y df/dx = f D) d 2 f/dx 2 + d 2 f/dy 2 = nf15. The series 1-1+1-1+--------------- isA) convergent B) divergentC) oscillatory D) none of these16. The series ∑ 1/n p is convergent if p isA) greater than 1 B)equal to 1C)less than 1D) equal to zero17. An absolutely converging series isA) divergent B) conditionally convergentC) convergent D) oscillatory18. Cosx/x 2 -x isA)Periodic function B) even functionC) odd function D) none of these12

19.1+1/2 2 +1/3 2 +1/4 2 + --------------------- isA) π 2 /6 B)2π 2 /3 C)π/6 D) π/820.Tke laplace transform of e at isA)1/(s+a) B) s/(s 2 +a 2 ) C) 1/(s-a) D) a/(s 2 +a 2 )ENGINEERING MECHANICS SYLLABUSUnits-Dimensions-Vector & scalar quantities-laws of mechanics –Elements of vector algebra-Principals of statics –freebody diagram –composition & resolution of & equilibrant –concurrentforces –tringular forces –Lami’s theorems – center of gravity – Moment of inertia – Coplannarforces –Friction.Plane trusses – Different types of support – Reaction at supports – Methods of sections –funicular polygen – Maxwells diagram – couples in space – Equilibriumof general system of force in space.Kinematics of a particle – simple relative motion –definition of particle –velocity andacceleration – transaction and rotation – rectangular and cylindrical coordinates – particledynamics –central force motion.Principles of dynamics – motion of a particle acted by a constant force as a function of time-Force proportional to displacement –free vibrations –D’ Alemberts principle – Momentum andimpulse – work and energy –Ideal system –Conservation of energy – impact – curvilinearmotion – Projectiles –Rotation –Torsional vibration –Simple and compound pendulam –Collision of bodies.SAMPLE QUESTIONS1. The force acting on a point on the surface of a rigid body may be considered to actA) at the gravity of a bodyB) on the periphery of the bodyC) on any point on the action of the forceD) at any point on the surface normal to the line of action of the force2. If the resultant of two forces P and Q acting at an angle θ makes an angle α with p ,thentan α equalsA) (Psinθ) / (P-Q cosθ) B)(Qsinθ) / (P+Q cosθ)C)(Psinθ) / (P+Qtanθ) D)(Qsinθ) / (Q+Psinθ)3. A point subjected to a number of forces will be in equilibrium , ifA) sum of resolved parts in any two directions at high angels ,are both zeroB) algebraic sum of the force is zeroC) two resolved part in any two directions at right angles are zeroD)algebraic sum of moments of the forces about the point is zero4. The forces which meet at one point and have their lines of action in different planes arecalled13

A) coplanar non-concurrent fotceB) B) non coplanar concurrent forceC) non coplanar non-concurrent forceD) intersecting forces5. The center of gravity of a quadrant of a circle lies along its central radius is a distance ofA) 0.2R B) 0.3R C)0.4R D)0.6R6. The C.G. of a right circular cone ties on its axis of symmetry ata a height ofA) h/2 B) h/3 C) h/4 D)h/67. The unite of inertia of mass, areA) kg/m B) kg/m 2 C) m 4 D) m 38. Moment of inertia of a squre of side b about an axis through its center of gravity , isA) b 3 /4 B) b 4 /12 C) b 4 /3 D) b 4 /89. The moment of inertia of a thin spherical shell , isA) Mr 2 /2 B) Mr 2 C) 2/3Mr 2 D) 2/5Mr 210. The angle of function is :A) The ratio of the function and the normal reactionB) The force of friction when the body is motionC) The angle between the normal reaction and the resultant of narmal reaction andlimiting frictionD) The force of friction at which the body is just about to move11. The following is not a law of static friction :A) The force pf friction always acts in a direction opposite to that in which thebody tends to moveB) The force is friction is dependent upon the area of contactC) The force of friction depends upon the roughness of the surfaceD)The magnitude of the limiting friction bears a constant ratio to the normalreaction between two surfaces12. Which one of the following statement is trueA) The tangent of the angle of friction is equal to the coefficient of frictionB) Thee angle of repose is equal to the angle of frictionC) The tangent of the angle of repose is equal to the coefficient of frictionD) All the above13. Equation of motion of point in a straight line isA) V=u + ft B) S=ut+1/2ft 2C) 2fs=v 2 -u 2 D) all the above14. A particle move along a straight line such that distance x traversed in t seconds is givenby x= t 2(t+1) , the acceleration of a particle , will beA) 3t 3 -2t B) 3t 3 +2t C)6t-2 D)6t+214

15. Time of flight of a projectile on a horizontal plane , isA) 2u sin α /g B) 2u cos α /gC) 2u tan α /g D) 2u cot α /gCOMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGLYSYLLABUS1. computer organization:- Central processing unit , input device , output device ,secondary storage device , machine language , assembly language and high levellanguage2. System software:- Assembler , loader ,linker , operating system , editors , ,compilers ,debuggers.3. Computer programming (in C language):- Data types, type conversion ,simple andcompound statements, usage of standard library, control structures ,functions , arrays.Pointers, structure, file handling.4. Data base systems:- Relational Data Base Management System ,SQL.5. Multimedia:-Multimedia hardware, sound cards, CD ROMs, full motion digital video.6. Computer networks:- ISO/OSI protocols ,TCP/IP, Inter connecting network devices ,Ethernet cards, cables, Connectors, hubs, switches, routers7. Internet:- Introduction to FTP,TELNET, Email , web browsers and web servers.8.SAMPLE QUESTIONS1. The larger of the Ram of a computer , the faster is its speed , since it eliminatesA)need for ROM B)need for external memoryC) frequent disk I/O s D)need for a data –wide part2. Which of the following is an example of a spooled device?a. a line printer used to print the o/p of a number of jobsb. A terminal used to enter input data to a running programc. A secondary storage device in a virtual memory systemd. A graphical display device3. UNIX operating systemA) is multi-user B)is multi taskingC) can run on PCs and larger systems D)all the above4. The errors pointed out by a compiler areA) Syntax errors B) Semantic errorsC) Logical errors D) internal errors5. Which of the following is not a multi user operating systemA) MS-DOS B) LinuxC) Windows 2000 D) Unix15

6. How many times the following loop executed?X=500;While(x

BASIC CIVIL ENGINEERING SYLLABUSMaterials- cement-steel- aggregates- mortar preparation- concrete- grades of concrete-watercementratio-Workability-batching-Mixing-Compaction-Curing-Strengths in concrete-Timber-Defects of timber-Seasoning-Bricks-Varieties.Selection of site of a building –Setting out- Excavation –Types of foundation-Bearing capacitymasonry-Materials- Types –Stone Masonry-Brick masonry-Bond in Brick-Special bricks-Arches Cavity walls-Hollow block-Plastering-Painting.Doors-Windows-Flooring-Preparation of bed- Laying floor finish-Various floor finishmaterials-Roofs –Different types- Roof covering materials- Precast and prestressedconstruction.Methods of surveying- Chain –Compass-Plane table –Theodolite- Areal – Hydrographic –Measurement of distance –elementary idea of total station –Errors in chaining –Tape correction-Setting out right angles –Leveing- Types of levels- Reduction of level- Computation of area andvolume –Trapezodial and simpson’s rule.SAMPLE QUESTIONS1. The standard size of a masonry brick, isA) 18 cm x 8cm x 8cm B) 19cm x 9cm x 9cmB) 20cm x 10cm x 10cm D) 21cm x 11cm x 11cm2. The portion of the brick without a triangular corner equal to half of the width andhalf the length, is calledA) closer B) queen closerC) king closer D) squint brick3. Good quality cement contains higher percentage ofA) Tri calcium silicate B) Di calcium silicateC) Tri-calcium aluminates D) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite4. Veneering meansA) carving out designs on timber planksB) chemically treating timber planksC) thick layer of superior wood glued to inferior woodD) thin layer of superior wood glued to inferior wood5. Pick up the incorrect statement from the followingA) The function of foundation is to distribute the load of super structureover a largebearing areaB) No timbering is required for shallow trenchesC) Shallow foundations can be constructed on made-up soilD) Black cotton soil is very good for foundation bed17

6. Dampness causesA) efflorescence B) bleaching of paintsC) crumbling of plaster D) growth of termites7. The brick laid with its breadth parallel to the face of a wall, is kniwn asA) header B) stretcherC) closer D) none of these8. The type of bond in a brick masonry containing alternate courses of stretchers andHeaders, is calledA) Flemish bond B) English bondC) Stretcher bond D) Header bond9. The curvature of earth;s surface , is taken into account only if the extend of is more thanA) 100sq km B) 160 sq km C) 200sq km D) 260 sq km10. The main principle of surveying is to workA) from part to the wholeB) from whole to the partC) from higher level to lower levelD) from lower level to higher level11. Correct distance obtained by an erroneous chain is:A) (Erroneous chain length x Observed distance) / Correct chain lengthB) (Correct chain length x Observed chain length) / Erroneous chain lengthC) (Correct chain length x Erroneous chain length) / Observed distanceD) None of these12. In chain surveying a tie line is primarily providedE) to check the accuracy of the surveyF) to take offsets for detail surveyG) to avoid long offsets from chain lineH) to increase the number of chain lines13. Determine the difference in elevation between two points on the surface ofthe earth, is known asA) Leveling B) simple levelingC) differential leveling D) longitudinal leveling14. An imaginary line joining the points of equal elevation on the surface of theearth, representsA) contour surface B) contour gradientC)Contour line D) level line15. The contour interval is kept inversely proportional toA) time and expense of field workB) steepness of the configuration of the areaC) scale of the mapD) all the above18

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYLLABUSThermodynamics:Definitions and basic concepts- system, properties, state, process, cycle – heat and work –Thermodynamic equilibrium. Zeroth law of thermodynamics – concept oftemperature –temperature scales. First law of thermodynamics – concepts of internal energy and enthalpy.Second law of thermodynamics- Clausius and Kelvin –Plank statements- conceptreversibility,availability and entropy. Thermodynamic processes- constant volume, constantpressure, isothermal, adiabatic, polytropic processes, throttling and free expansion, p-v and T-sdiagrams- work done, heat exchanged,change in entropy, and change in internal energy duringthe above processes. Air cycles- Carnot, Otto and Diesel cycles- air standard efficiency.IC Engines:Working and comparison of two stroke and four stroke petrol and diesel engines- varioussystems- air systems, fuel system, ignition system, governing system.Steam Boilers and turbines:Properties of steam- dryness fraction, enthalpy, entropy. Classification of boilers, Boilermountings and accessories. Types of steam turbines- impulse and reaction type – parts ofturbines, compounding of turbines.Pumps:Types – Centrifugal, reciprocating, gear and jet – applications- criteria for choice of pumps.Refrigerations and Airconditioning:Simple vapour compression and vapour absorption refrigeration syatems – Refrigerants.Psychrometry- definitions of terms, Air conditioning – parts of an A/C unitMechanical power transmission systems:Belt drive-parts. Different types- rope drive, chain drive-types, gear drives – types – spur,helical, herring bone, bevel, spiral, skew, hypoid, worm and wheel, rack and pinion. Velocityratio, comparison and fields of application. Gear trains- simple, compound and epicyclic.Manufacturing processes:Primary, secondary and tertiary production processes- moulding, sand casting, die casting,forging, punching, blanking, stanping, coining, rolling, extrusion, wire drawing, turning, boring,thread cutting, tapping, shaping, drilling, milling, reaming, grinding, broaching, honing,lapping, welding, soldering and brazing.SAMPLE QUESTIONS1. The law which forms the basis of temperature measurementA) First law of thermodynamics B) Zeroth law of thermodynamics19

C) Second law of thermodynamics D) Boyle’s law2. The maximum possible thermal efficiency of a heat engine working between 27 0 Cand 627 0 C isA) 100% B) 95.69% C) 66.67% D) 45%3. For an irreversible process,A) Change in entropy < δQ/T B) Change in entropy > δQ/TC) Change in entropy = δQ/T D) Change in entropy = 04. Work done during isothermal process is given byA) W = P 1 V 1 log (V 2 /V 1 ) B) W = P 1 V 1 log e (V 2 /V 1 )C) W=0 D) W = (P 1 V 1 – P 2 V 2 )/(γ - 1)5. A Diesel Cycle consists of the following processesA) Two constant volume and two adiabatic processesB) Two constant pressure and two adiabatic processesC) Two adiabatic, a constant volume and a constant pressure processesD) Two adiabatic and two isothermal processes6.In a petrol engine, the unit which mixes fuel with air is calledA) cylinder B) carburetor C) radiator D) crank shaft7. During a throttling processes the ---------------------remains constantA) pressure B) temperatureC) internal energy D) enthalpy8. 1.25 kg of wet steam contains 0.25 kg of water in suspension. Dryness fractionof the steam isA) 1.25 B) 0.80 C) 0.75 D) 0.259. The heat required to convert water at boiling point to dry steam at sametemperature isA) specific heat B)latent heat of vapourisationC)sensible heatD) latent heat of fusion10. One ton refrigeration refers toA) Total weight of the unitB) Heat removal rate equivalent to latent heat of fusion of 1 ton of ice at0 0 C in 24 hoursC) Heat removal rate equivalent to latent heat of fusion of 1 ton of ice at 0 0 C in 1hourD) Heat removal rate equivalent to latent heat of fusion of 1 ton of ice at0 0 C in 1 second11. The top part of a two part moulding box is calledA) cope B) drag C) runner D) gate12. The forging process used for increasing the diameter of a bar by reducing its20

Length is termed asA) blanking B) bendingC) upsetting D) roll forging13. The maximum suction head in a centrifugal pump isA) unlimltedB) between 20 m and 100 m of waterC) between 5 m and 10 m of waterD) betweem 1 m and 5 m of water14. When the axes of rotation of shafts intersect each other, the type of gears used areA) Bevel B) SpurC) Helical D) Worm and Wheel15.The cross section of V – belt isA) triangular B) rectangularC) Trapezoidal D) circularBASIC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SYLLABUSSI unit of current, voltage, power and energy – Ohm’s law- temperature coefficient ofresistance- Kirchoff’s law- solution of series, parallel circuits- Star Delta transformationmagneticcircuits-flux-flux density- mmf-magnetizing force Reluctance- permeabilitycomparisonof Electric and Magnetic circuits – Magnetic leakage-B.H. characteristicssolutionsof series and parallel magnetic circuits- force experienced by a current carryingconductor in a magnetic field- Electromagnetic induction- Faraday;s laws- Lenz’s Lawstaticallyinduced emf- Dynamically induced emf self and mutual induction- coefficient ofcouplingAlternating current fundamentals- Generation of alternating currents- wave forms- frequencyperiod-average value and form factor . Phasor representation of alternating quantitiesrectangular and polar form- Analysis of simple ac circuits with resistance inductance andcapacitance- concept of impedance and admittance- power and power factor in ac circuitsactiveand reactive components- solution of RL, RC, and RLC circuits- series, parallel andseries parallel circuits- Resonance-Q factor- selectivity and bandwidth.Electrical Drives- Principles of operation of ac and dc motors –mechanical characteristics andapplication of dc series, shunt and compound motors-single phase and three phase inductionmotors – synchronous motors-Transformer-Principle of operation-emf equation- Idealtransformer- constructional detals- losser and efficiency- Use of power, distribution andinstrument transformers.Different methods of wiring for LT installations. Schematic layout of LT switch boards-Earthing of installation – necessity of earthing- plate and pipe earthing – Protective fuses,MCBs, ELCB- Tariffs- Types of LT and HT consumers.21

Characteristics of different types of lamps- vapour lamps- incandescent lamps- energy efficientlamps- control accessories of vapour lamps.Storage batteries- Lead acid and Nickel Cadmium batteries – construction- characteristicschargingand discharging- spesification – maintenance.Methods of bulk generation of electric power , Block schematic layout of generating station –hydro electric, thermal, nuclear, stations- Non conventional energy sources- solar, tidal, wind-Economics of generation-load factor- diversity factor –diversity factor – plant factor.Bulk transmission of electric power –typical power transmission scheme-need for hightransmission voltage- substation- substation equipment, primary and secondary transmissionand distribution systems- effect of power factor ,transmission voltages in Kerala.SAMPLE QUESTIONS1. Highest Transmission Voltage in Kerala isA) 66Kv B) 400Kv C) 220Kv D) 1000Kv2. The light source with light quality nearest to natural sunlightA) Mercury vapour lamp B) Sodium vapour lampC) Fluorescent lamp D) Incandescent lamp3. The electric motor which provides the highest starting torqueA) DC series motor B) DC shunt motorC) 3Q induction motor D) Single phase induction motor4. The resistance R of a conductor is inversely proportional toA) Resistivity B) LengthC) Temperature C) Area of section5. The equivalent resistance of resistors in parallel is alwaysA) Higher than the highest of component resistorsB) Less than the lowest of component resistorsC) In between the lowest and the highest of component resistorsD) Equal to the sum of the component resistors6.A resistor R1 dissipates power P when connected to a certain generator with voltageV. If a resistance R2 is put in series with R1 the power dissipation by R1A) DecreasesB) IncreasesC) Remains the sameD) Any of the above depending upon the value of R1 and R27. Two free parallel wires carrying currents in the opposite directionsA) Attract each otherB) Repel each otherC) Do not affect each otherD) Get rotated to be perpendicular to each other22

8. An induced emf is produced when a magnet is plunged into a coil. The strength of theinduced emf is independent ofA) The strength of the magnetB) Number of turns of coilC) The resistivity of the wire of the coilD) The speed with which the magnet is moved9. In a step up transformer the number of turns inA) Primary are lessB) Primary are moreC) Primary and secondary are equalD) Primary are infinite10. The core of a Transformer is laminated to reduce energy loss due toA) Eddy currentB) HysteresisC) Resistance in cordingD) None of these11. The frequency of AC mains in India isA) 30HzB) 50HzC) 60HzD) 100Hz12. In a circuit containing capacitance onlyA. Current lags behind emf through π/2B. Current leads behind by π/2C. Both are in phaseD. Current leads emf by π13. The power factor is unity forA. pure inductor B. pure capacitorC. pure resistor D. either an inductor or an capacitor14.In a balanced 3 phase circuit the current in the neutral conductor isA. equal to phase current B. equal to line currentC.√2 times line current D. zero15.ELCB gives protection againstA.over voltageC.leakage current to groundB.over currentD.under voltageELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION SYLLABUS23

1.Passive components: Resistors – types, color coding, power rating ,Capacitors – types , colorcoding, Voltage rating, Inductor and Transformers: types2.Semiconductors: Crystalline structure – Intrinsic And Extrinsic semiconductors , PN junctions, Electrical characteristics.3.Diodes: Biasing , Rectifier Circuits.4.Transistors: NPN and PNP transistors , current flow in a transistor – transistor configuration ,FET, Zener diods, SCR . photodiods , phototransistors, LED.5.Amplifiers: The CE, CB and CC amplifiers, Frequency response, and power amplifier – singleended power amplifier , push pull amplifier.6.Oscillactor: Feedback principles, RC and LC Oscillators7.Digital circuits: Logical states, Number codes, Gates and truth tables. TTl andCMOS logic identifiers, Function minimization, Muliplexer, Demultiplexer, Decoders ,Flip-Flops, RS, Jk, Master slave JK,D and T, Counters, Shift registers, AdCS.8.Electronic communication: Modulation- AM, FM, Demodulation, Radio- receviers,Transmitters , Television Radar.9.Elctrinic Instrumentation: Measurement of current ,voltage and power, cathode rayoscilloscope, Transducers – strain gauges, Thermocouples, thermistors, RTDS, LVDTs.SAMPLE QUESTION1. In a capacitor color code sequence, one among the following is correct.A. First band gives the temperature compensationB. Second band gives the second digitC. Third band gives the number of zeros that follow the digitD. Fourth band gives the tolerance2. The addition of trivalent impurity to the semiconductor createsA. holes B. free electronsC. zener breakdown D. covalent bonds3. In a PN junction, the width of the depletion layer isA. Directly proportional to the square root of the voltage across the layerB. Inversely proportional to the square root of the voltage across the layerC. Proportional to the voltage across the layerD. Inversely proportional to the voltage across the layer4. What is the true for a center tapped full wave rectifierA. It is difficult to locate the center tap on the secondary winding24

B. The DC output is small as each diode utilizing only one half of the transformedsecondary voltageC. The diode used must have high PIVD. It requires 4 diodes5. What is not correct for common collector configurationA. Very high input resistanceB. Low output resistanceC. Voltage gain less than unityD. Used for audio frequency application6. In a transistor with voltage divider bias, stabilization is provided byA. R C B. R E C. R1 D. R27. What is true for LC oscillators?A. LC oscillators cannot be used for very high frequencies.B. Frequency stability of LC oscillators is poorer than RC oscillators.C. Works based on principle of negative feedback.D. Supports miniaturization.8. A simple flipflopA. is a 2 bit memory.B. Is a 1 bit memory.C. Is a 4 state device.D. Has nothing to do with memory.9. Which of the following IC has only one input line?A. Multiplexer.B. DemultiplexerC. AND gateD. BCD to decimal decoder.10. Superheterodyne principle provides selectivity at the following stageA. RF B. IF C. AF D. VHF11. What is true for frequency modulationA. noisy reception.B. Low efficiency.C. Large operating range.D. Lack of audio quality.12. In a CRO, a sinusoidal voltage is applied to vertical deflection plates only, whatshall we get in the screen?A. a horizontal line.B. A vertical line.C. A sinusoidal pattern.D. A spot.25

13. The signals sent by the TV transmitter to ensure the current scanning in thereceiver are calledA. syno B. chroma C. luminance D. video14. The video voltage applied to the picture tube of a television receiver is fed inA. between grid and ground.B. to the yoke .C. to the anode.D. Between grid and cathode.15. If the peak transmitted power in a radar system is increased by a factor of 16, themaximum range will be increased by a factor ofA. 2 B. 4 C. 8 D. 16****************26