Mechanical Engineering [Analysis of Previous GATE Papers (2003-2013)]

Subject
Thermodynamics Heat & Mass Transfer SOM & Engg. Mechanics Machine Design & Vibration Theory of Machines Fluid Machinery & RAC Fluid Mechanics Engineering Materials Production Engineering Industrial Engineering Engineering Mathematics General Aptitude

2003
16 10 22 13 15 6 13 19 31 13 15

2004
13 9 18 9 18 9 18 17 32 15 13

2005
20 10 21 7 14 4 11 13 20 17 25

2006
14 7 16 5 21 3 17 10 28 16 20

2007
12 12 15 8 13 4 15 3 34 8 20

2008
20 9 25 17 7 4 7 5 26 14 24

2009
11 9 9 14 10 1 8 6 19 11 16

2010
10 2 5 6 13 2 14 6 11 15 9 15

2011
14 0 13 4 11 2 8 2 11 6 14 15

2012
5 8 14 6 5 6 6 1 14 5 15 15

2013 10 10 12 5 8 2 2 0 17 4 15 15

Average
13.18% 7.82% 15.45% 8.55% 12.27% 3.90% 10.82% 7% 22.10% 11.27% 16.91% 15%

Engineering Mechanics
Topic Name/ Year 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Introduction to mechanics Statics Dynamics 3 TOTAL MARKS 3

Strength of Materials
Topic Name/ Year 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Simple Stress & Strain 2 Shear Force & Bending Moment 2 Stresses in Beams Deflection of beams Torsion

Strength of Materials
Topic Name/ Year 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Simple Stress & Strain 2 Shear Force & Bending 2 Stresses in Beams Deflection of beams Torsion

Mohrs Circle

Strain energy method 1

TOTAL MARKS 5

Mohrs Circle

Strain energy 1

TOTAL MARKS 5

Analysis of GATE 2013 Mechanical Engineering paper Analysis of GATE 2013 Mechanical Engineering MARKS RELATED Subject Name QUESTION NO. TO THAT QUESTION Engineering Mechanics 8,29 11=1, 21=2 Strength of Material Theory of machine Machine Design Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Thermodynamics Manufacturing Engg. Industrial Engg. Maths GA 9,10,18,43 16,17,30,31,45 22,44,48,49 7,21,34,41 5,20,32,42,50,51 6,19,33,40,54,55 2,3,4,23,24,28,46,47,52,53 1,25,26,27 11,12,13,14,15,35,36,37,38,39 56 to 65 13=3, 21=2 11=2, 23=6 11=1, 23=6 12=2, 22=4 12=2, 24=8 12=2, 24=8 15=5, 25=10 12=2, 22=4 15=5, 25=10 15=5, 25=10

TOTAL MARKS 3 5 8 7 6 10 10 15 6 15 15

Engineering Mechanics
TOPIC NAME Introduction to mechanics Statics Dynamics 8,29 11=1, 21=2 3 QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION TOTAL MARKS

Strength of Material
TOPIC NAME Simple Stress & Strain Shear Force & Bending Moment Stresses in Beams Deflection of beams Torsion Mohrs Circle Strain energy method 9 11=1 1 QUESTION NO 10,18 43 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 12=2 21=2 TOTAL MARKS 2 2

Theory of Machine
TOPIC NAME Mechanism Gear Trains Flywheel Vibration QUESTION NO 16 30 31 17,45 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 11=1 21=2 21=2 11=1, 21=2 TOTAL MARKS 1 2 2 3

Machine Design
TOPIC NAME Design for static Loading Design for dynamic Loading Design of joints Design of shaft and Shaft components Design of Bearings Design of Brakes & Clutches Design of Spur Gears QUESTION NO 22 44 48,49 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 11=1 21=2 22=4 TOTAL MARKS 1 2 4

Fluid Mechanics
TOPIC NAME Fluid dynamic Fluid Statics Fluid pressure Hydraulic machine Fluid properties Flow Through pipes Boundary Layer Fluid Kinematics 7 11=1 1 21 11=1 1 QUESTION NO 34 41 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 21=2 21=2 TOTAL MARKS 2 2

Heat Transfer
TOPIC NAME Conduction Convection Radiation Heat Exchanger 42 21=2 2 QUESTION NO 5,20,32,50,51 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 12=2, 23=6 TOTAL MARKS 8

Thermodynamics
TOPIC NAME Basic thermodynamics Properties of gases and pure substances Refrigeration IC Engine Power Engg Thermodynamic Cycle and property Relations 54,55 22=4 4 QUESTION NO 19,33,40 6 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 11=1, 22=4 11=1 TOTAL MARKS 5 1

Manufacturing Engineering
TOPIC NAME Engg Materials Casting Forming Process Joining Process Machining and Machine operation Metrology and Operations Metrology and inspection Computer integrated Manufacturing 23 4 3 24,28,46,52,53 47 2 11=1 11=1 11=1 11=1, 24=8 21=2 11=1 1 1 1 9 2 1 QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION TOTAL MARKS

Industrial Engineering
TOPIC NAME Operational Research Inventory Control Production planning & Control Queueing 1,25,27 12=2, 21=2 4 QUESTION NO 26 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 21=2 TOTAL MARKS 2

Maths
TOPIC NAME Linear Algebra Probability and Distribution Numerical Method Calculus Differential Equation Complex Variable Laplace Transform QUESTION NO 12,14 15,39 11 36,37 13 38 35 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 12=2 11=1, 21=2 11=1 22=2 11=1 21=2 21=2 TOTAL MARKS 2 3 1 4 1 2 2

General Aptitude
SUBJECT Numerical Ability Verbal Ability QUESTION NO 58,61,62,64,65 56,57,59,60,63 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTION 11=1, 24=8 14=4, 21=2 TOTAL MARKS 9 6

Analysis of GATE 2010 Mechanical Engineering paper

SUBJECTS Maths Mechanics SOM TOM Machine Design Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Thermodynamics MPE Industrial Engg. GA SUM TOTAL QUESTION NO 1,2,3,4,5,26,27,28,29,30 6,7 8,52,53 9,10,11,33,34,36 31,32,35 12,13,14,17,37,38 41 15,16,39,40,42,48,49 18,19,20,21,43,44,45,54,55 22,23,24,25,46,47,50,51 56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 1+1+1+1+1+2+2+2+2+2 1+1 1+2+2 1+1+1+2+2+2 2+2+2 1+1+1+1+2+2 2 1+1+2+2+2+2+2 1+1+1+1+2+2+2+2+2 1+1+1+1+2+2+2+2 1,1,1,1,1,2,2,2,2,2 15 2 5 9 6 8 2 12 14 12 15 100

Mathematics in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Linear Algebra Probability & distribution Numerical Method Calculus Differential Equations Complex Variables Laplace Transforms QUESTION NO 27 30 26 1,5,28 2 4 29 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 2 2 2 1+1+2 1 1 2 2 2 2 4 1 1 2

Engineering Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name FBD & Equilibrium Trusses & Frames 6 1 1 QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS

Kinematics & Dynamics of particles & rigid bodies in plane motion

Strength of Materials(SOM) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Stress & Strain SFD & BMD Bending & Shear Stress Deflection of beams Torsion of circular shafts Mohrs circle Strain Energy Methods Eulers Theory of columns 8 1 1 52 53 2 2 2 2 QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS

Theory of Machines(TOM) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Mechanism Gear Trains Flywheels Vibrations 10,33 1+2 3 QUESTION NO 9,36 11,34 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 1+2 1+2 3 3

Machine Design in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Failure Theories Fatigue Design of bolted, riveted & welded joints Design of shafts, gears & Bearings Design of Brakes & Clutches 32 35 31 2 2 2 2 2 2 QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS

Fluid Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Fluid properties Fluid statics Fluid Kinematics Fluid Dynamics Boundary layer Hydraulic Machines

QUESTION NO 13 12

MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 1 1 1 1

37 14,38 17

2 1+2 1

2 3 1

Heat Transfer in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Conduction Convection Radiation Heat Exchanger QUESTION NO 41 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 2 2

Thermodynamics & Power Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Basic thermodynamics Properties of pure substances Irreversibility & Availability Work, heat & entropy Psychrometrics Power Engineering Refrigeration & Airconditioning I.C. Engines 16,39,40 42 48,49 1+2+2 2 2+2 5 2 QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS

15

Manufacturing Process & Engineering(MPE) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Engineering Materials Metal casting QUESTION NO 18 19 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 1 1 1 1

Forming Joining Machining & Machine Tool Operations Metrology & Inspections Computer Integrated Manufacturing

54,55 43 44 20,45 21

2+2 2 2 1+2 1

4 2 2 3 1

Industrial Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Production planning & control Inventory Control Operations Research QUESTION NO 22,24,47,50,51 23,46 25 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 1+1+2+2+2 1+2 1 8 3 1

General Aptitude (GA) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name Numerical Ability Verbal Ability QUESTION NO 56,61,62,64,65 57,58,59,60,63 MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL MARKS THAT QUESTIONS 1,2,2,2,2 1,1,1,1,2 9 6

Analysis of GATE 2011 Mechanical Engineering paper

SUBJECTS Maths Mechanics SOM TOM Machine Design Fluid Mechanics Heat Transfer Thermodynamics MPE Industrial Engg. GA SUM TOTAL QUESTION NO 5,8,12,15,13, 29, 39, 40,44, 4,30,41 3, 16, 22, 46, 54,55 21, 31,38,42 9,43 24, 36,47 11, 23,33 10,17, 25, 32,34, 35,45, 50,51, 52,53 1, 2, 18,19, 14, 20, 26, 27,28,37 6,7,48,49 56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63,64,65 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 5(1),8(1),12(1),15(1),13(1), 29(2), 39(2), 40(2),44(2) 4(1),30(2),41(2) 3(1), 16(1), 22(1), 46(2), 54(2),55(2) 21(1), 31(2),38(2),42(2) 9(1),43(2) 24(1), 36(2),47(2) 11(1), 23(1),33(2) 10(1),17(1), 25(1), 32(2),34(2), 35(2),45(2), 50(2),51(2), 52(2),53(2) 1(1), 2(1), 18(1),19(1), 14(1), 20(1), 26(2), 27(2),28(2),37(2) 6(1),7(1),48(2),49(2) 56(1),57(1),58(1),59(1),60(1),61(2),62(2), 63(2),64(2),65(2)

Mathematics in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Linear Algebra Probability & distribution Numerical Method Calculus Differential Equations Complex Variables Laplace Transforms QUESTION NO 13, 29 39 44 5,12,15 40 8 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 13-(1), 29-(2) 39-(2) 44-(2) 5-(1), 12-(1),15-(1) 40-(2) 8-(1)

Engineering Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering Topic name FBD & Equilibrium Trusses & Frames Kinematics & Dynamics of particles & rigid bodies in plane motion 4,41 4(1),41-(2) QUESTION NO 30 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 30-(2)

Strength of Materials(SOM) in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Stress & Strain SFD & BMD Bending & Shear Stress Deflection of beams Torsion of circular shafts Mohrs circle Strain Energy Methods Eulers Theory of columns Thick and Thin Cylinder 16 3 16-(1) 3-(1) 54,55 46 54-(2),55-(2) 46-(2) 22 22-(1) QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS

Theory of Machines(TOM) in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Mechanism Gear Trains Flywheels Vibrations 31,38 31-(2),38-(2) QUESTION NO 21,42 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 21-(1),42-(2)

Machine Design in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Failure Theories Fatigue Design of bolted, riveted & welded joints Design of shafts, gears & Bearings Design of Brakes & Clutches QUESTION NO 9 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 9-(1)

43

43-(2)

Fluid Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Fluid properties QUESTION NO 24 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 24-(1)

Fluid statics Fluid Kinematics Fluid Dynamics Boundary layer Hydraulic Machines 36 36-(2) 47 47-(2)

Heat Transfer in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Conduction Convection Radiation Heat Exchanger 23 23-(1) QUESTION NO 11,33 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 11-(1)

Thermodynamics & Power Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Basic thermodynamics Properties of pure substances Irreversibility & Availability Work, heat & entropy Psychrometrics Power Engineering Refrigeration & Airconditioning I.C. Engines 35 35-(2) QUESTION NO 10,17,50,51 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 10-(1),17-(1),50-(2),51-(2)

25 32,34,45,52,53

25-(1) 32-(2),34-(2),45-(2),52-(2),53-(2)

Manufacturing Process & Engineering(MPE) in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Engineering Materials Metal casting Forming Joining Machining & Machine Tool Operations Metrology & Inspections QUESTION NO 1,19 14,27 20,37 2 26,28 18 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 1-(1),19-(1) 14-(1),27-(2) 20-(1),37-(2) 2-(1) 26-(2),28-(2) 18-(1)

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Industrial Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Production planning & control Inventory Control Operations Research QUESTION NO 6 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 6-(1)

7,48,49

7-(1),48-(2),49-(2)

General Aptitude (GA) in Mechanical Engineering Topic name Numerical Ability Verbal Ability QUESTION NO 59,61,63,64,65 56,57,58,60,62 MARKS RELATED TO THAT QUESTIONS 59-(1),61-(2),63-(2),64-(2),65-(2) 56-(1),57-(1),58-(1),60-(1),62-(2)

E 2011 Mechanical Engineering paper

TOTAL MARKS 13 5 9 7 3 5 4 19 14 6 15 100

matics in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 3 2 2 3 2 1

Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 2

aterials(SOM) in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS

4 2

1 1

chines(TOM) in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 3

Design in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 1

echanics in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 1

ransfer in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 1

Power Engineering in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 6

1 10

& Engineering(MPE) in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 2 3 3 1 4 1

ngineering in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 1

itude (GA) in Mechanical Engineering TOTAL MARKS 9 6

2009 Answer Key

1 A 7 A 13 B 19 C 25 A 31 D 37 43 C 49 55 D 2 C 8 A 14 C 20 D 26 32 B 38 A 44 D 50 D 56 D 3 C 9 B 15 B 21 C 27 B 33 C 39 A 45 A 51 A 57 A 4 D 10 C 16 22 A 28 B 34 A 40 46 D 52 C 58 C 5 D 11 C 17 A 23 29 D 35 B 41 47 53 A 59 A 6 B 12 18 A 24 30 C 36 A 42 B 48 C 54 D 60 B