Important Topic List for GATE EXAM

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Here is some of the important topics for the GATE exam. I evaluate these on the basis of my experience and knowledge, hope it will help you.

Subject Wise Priority List
1. Mathematics
2. Manufacturing science/ Production technology
3. Industrial engineering
4. SOM
5. TOM
6. Design
7. Thermodynamics
8. Fluid Mechanics
9. Heat Transfer
10. RAC
11. Powerplant
12. IC engines
13. Engineering materials and Engineering
Mechanics

IMPORTANT TOPICS

1. Mathematics
Probability
eigen values and eigen vectors
differential equations
Laplace transform
numerical methods
calculus, gradient, multiple integrals
complex variables
matrix algebra

2. Production (IMPORTANT)
Theory of metal cutting (most imp .)
rolling calculations
wire drawing and extrusion
calculations
sheet metal, (clearance and force
required, shear calculations)
limit, tolerance, fits
basic machining operations time
calculations (lathe, grinding,
drilling etc.)
Casting(important)
welding
NC, CNC, M and G code

3. Industrial Engineering
EOQ Models
PERT and CPM
Queueing Model
Forecasting
LPP
Break even analysis
Work study and measurement
Scheduling and Johnson's Rule
Balancing

4. SOM
Principe stress and strain
BMD and SFD
Torsion
Columns and struts
Theories of failures thin cylinders

5. TOM
Mechanism
Gear train
Flywheel
Linear Vibration Analysis of
Mechanical systems

6. DESIGN
Rolling contact bearings. load life
relationship
Fluctuating Load consideration for
design
Clutch, brake

7. THERMODYNAMICS
Basic concepts
application of first law
Entropy and availability
(IMPORTANT)
pure substances
thermodynamics relations

8. FLUID MECHANICS
Properties of Fluid
Pressure measurement
Fluid kinematics
Bernoulli's equation & venturimeter
Boundary layer theory
Hydraulic Turbine

9. HEAT TRANSFER
Conduction
critical thickness of insulation
unsteady conduction(lumped heat
analysis) (Important)
Heat exchangers (LMTD, NTU)
Radiation (shape factor, heat exchange between non black bodies)

10. RAC
Heat engine, pump and refrigerator
Vapour compression systems
Psychrometry

11. POWERPLANT
Steam cycle
Gas Cycle

12. IC ENGINES
Gas Power cycles(Otto, Diesel)

13. ENGINEERING MATERIALS
Iron-Carbon Equilibrium diagram
Heat treatment

14. Engineering Mechanics
Equilibrium and truss

These are the very important topics for the GATE
exam...
Any doubt and question are welcome....