Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering preparation

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Eligibility criteria:
Candidates must have passed any of the following degrees:
B.E./B.Tech/ B.Arch/ B.Pharm. ( 4 years after 10+2)
B.S (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2)
M.Sc./M.A./ MCA or equivalent
Int. M.E/ M.Tech (Post BSc) (Four year programme)
Integrated M.E./M.Tech or 5 year Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)
Integrated M. Sc/ Integrated 5 year B.S.-M.S.
Professional Society Examinations(equivalent to B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch)

GATE 2014 Exam Pattern:
Candidates will be tested on their comprehension and application skills, recall as well as analytical abilities
Candidates will have to answer Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Questions.
General Aptitude Questions are compulsory for all GATE 2014 exam papers
GATE 2014 XE Paper will have a compulsory section in Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude along with any two of XE sections B to G.
GATE 2014 XL Paper Pattern will have a compulsory section inSection H in Chemistry and General Aptitude along with any two of XL sections I to M

GATE 2014 Application Fee:
General/OBC-NCL Male Candidates: Rs 1500
SC / ST / PD category Candidates: Rs 750
Women Candidates: Rs 750

GATE 2014 Application Fee Payment:
Online through Net Banking OR Through downloaded and printed Challans at any branch of SBI or Syndicate Bank.

GATE 2014 Important Dates:
GATE 2014 Online Enrolment: from September 2 to 1 2013
Last Date for GATE 2014 Online Application Submission: October 3, 2013
Receipt of Printout of GATE 2014 Online Application Form at Zonal Centre: By October 17, 2013 (extended date from October 10, 2013)
Request for Change in the GATE 2014 Exam Centre: From November 15 to 25, 2013
Download of GATE 2014 Admit Card: December 18, 2013
GATE 2014 Examination: On February 2 , 15 & 16 , March 1 & 2, 2014
Timings: Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon, Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM
GATE 2014 Result Announcement: March 28, 2014 at 10 am

GATE 2014 Organizing Institute and Zonal Centers:
Zone 1: Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Zone 2: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Zone 3: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Zone 4: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Zone 5: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Zone 6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur - The Organizing Institute for GATE 2014
Zone 7: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Zone 8: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

GATE 2014: Qualifying marks for each subject:
Subjects:
Aerospace Engineering candidates appeared: 4,559
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 6.67

Agricultural Engineering candidates appeared: 1,168
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 16.67

Architecture and Planning candidates appeared: 3,087
Qualifying marks General: 32.50, Qualifying marks OBC: 29.25, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 21.67

Biotechnology candidates appeared: 10, 719
Qualifying marks General: 25.84, Qualifying marks OBC: 23.26, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 17.23

Civil Engineering candidates appeared: 90,872
Qualifying marks General: 26.57, Qualifying marks OBC: 23.91, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 17.71

Chemical Engineering candidates appeared: 15,844
Qualifying marks General: 35.14, Qualifying marks OBC: 31.62, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 23.43

Computer Science and Information Technology candidates appeared: 1,55,190
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 16.67

Chemistry candidates appeared: 7,932
Qualifying marks General: 29.87, Qualifying marks OBC: 26.88, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 19.91

Electronics and Communication Engineering candidates appeared: 2,16,367
Qualifying marks General: 25.56, Qualifying marks OBC: 23.01, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD:17.04

Electrical Engineering candidates appeared: 1,41,799
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 16.67

Ecology and Evolution candidates appeared: 652
Qualifying marks General: 42.89, Qualifying marks OBC: 38.60, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 28.59

Geology and Geophysics candidates appeared: 2,659
Qualifying marks General: 36.33, Qualifying marks OBC: 32.70, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 24.22

Instrumentation Engineering candidates appeared: 22,367
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 16.67

Mathematics candidates appeared: 3,840
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 16.67

Mechanical Engineering candidates appeared: 1,85,578
Qualifying marks General: 28.86, Qualifying marks OBC: 25.97, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD:19.24

Mining Engineering candidates appeared: 1,140
Qualifying marks General: 33.67, Qualifying marks OBC: 30.30, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 22.44

Metallurgical Engineering candidates appeared: 3,586
Qualifying marks General: 49.87, Qualifying marks OBC: 44.88, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 33.25

Physics candidates appeared: 6,132
Qualifying marks General: 31.72, Qualifying marks OBC: 28.55, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 21.15

Production and Industrial Engineering candidates appeared: 3,316
Qualifying marks General: 25.00, Qualifying marks OBC: 22.50, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD:16.67

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science candidates appeared: 1,290
Qualifying marks General: 25.71, Qualifying marks OBC: 23.14, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 17.14

Engineering Sciences candidates appeared: 2,532
Qualifying marks General: 29.18, Qualifying marks OBC: 26.26, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 19.45

Life Sciences candidates appeared: 8,527
Qualifying marks General: 31.04, Qualifying marks OBC: 27.93, Qualifying marks SC/ST/PWD: 20.69

Syllabus of GATE Civil Engineerring:

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

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 Green’s theorems.

Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s 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 Simpson’s 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, Mohr’s 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 and moment distribution methods), 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 &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 analysisinsands & clays. Deep foundations–pile types, dynamic &static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands &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 Bernoulli’s 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.

SURVEYING
Importance of surveying, principles and classifications, mapping concepts, coordinate system, map projections, measurements of distance and directions, leveling, theodolite traversing, plane table surveying, errors and adjustments, curves.