GATE Mechanical

Following Topics are very important for GATE Examination

Subject wise Priority List

1. Mathematics
2. Manufacturing Science
3. Industrial Engineering
4. SOM
5. TOM
6. Design
7. Thermodynamics
8. Fluid Mechanics
9. Heat Transfer
10. RAC
11. Power plant
12. IC Engine
13. Engineering Materials
14. Engineering Mechanics

Topics
1. Mathematics
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Probability and Statistics

Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors
Differential Equations
Transform Theory
Numerical Methods
Calculus, Gradient, Multiple Integrals
Complex Variables

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h) Matrix Algebra
i) Fourier Series
j) Partial Derivatives

2. Manufacturing Science
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)

Theory of metal cutting, forces, tool life

Rolling calculations
Wire drawing and Extrusion Calculations
Sheet metal operations, clearance, force, power, shear calculations
Lathe, drilling, milling, shaping cutting time calculations
Grinding and finishing
ECM MRR, feed calculations, EDM theory, comparison of all NTMM
NC, CNC, Machine, BLU calculations, upto M & G code
Limit, tolerance, fit
Jig & Fixture, 3-2-1 principle
Welding: V-I Characteristics calculations, Resistance welding calculations
Casting: allowances, Riser Design, Sprue Design, Pouring time calculations, Special
Castings

3. Industrial Engineering
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

EOQ Models (VIMP)

PERT & CPM (VIMP)
Queuing Model (VIMP)
Forecasting
(VIMP)
LPP
Work Study & Work Measurement (standard time calculations, theriblings symbol)
Break even Analysis
The Scheduling Problem and Johnsons Rule
Assembly line balancing

4. SOM
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

Principal Stress and Strain (VIMP)

Stress and Strain (VIMP)
Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagram (VIMP)
Torsion
Riveted and Welded Joint
Spring
Theories of Column (Euler method, end conditions)
Strain Energy Method (Castiglianos theory)
Theories of failure
Thin and Thick cylinder

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5. TOM
a)
b)
c)
d)

Mechanism (VIMP)
Linear Vibration Analysis of Mechanical Systems (VIMP)
Gear train (VIMP)
Flywheel (Coefficient of Fluctuation of speed, Coefficient of Fluctuation of energy)

6. Design
a)
b)
c)
d)

Rolling Contact Bearings, Load-life Relationship

Sliding contact bearing, Modes of Lubrication, Sommerfeld Number
Fluctuating Load Consideration for Design
Clutch , Brake

7. Thermodynamics
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Basic Concepts
Application of First law
Entropy, Availability
Pure Substance (VIMP)
Gases and Gas mixture
Thermodynamics relations

8. Fluid Mechanics
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)

Properties of fluid
Pressure measurement, manometers
Fluid kinematics (VIMP)
Bernoullis Equation
Venturimeter
Boundary Layer, Thermal Boundary Layer
Compressible Flow
Hydraulic Turbine
Centrifugal Pump

9. Heat Transfer
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Conduction
Critical Thickness of Insulation
Unsteady Conduction (Lumped Parameter Analysis)
Heat Exchangers (LMTD, NTU)
Radiation (The Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Shape Factor Algebra, Heat Exchange between Nonblack Bodies)

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10. RAC
a) Heat engine, heat pump, refrigerator (VIMP)
b) Vapour Compression Systems
c) Psychrometry (VIMP)

11. Power plant

a) Steam Cycle (VIMP)
b) Gas Cycle
c) Compressor

12. IC Engine
a) Gas Power Cycles (All) (VIMP)
b) IC Engine Performances
c) Octane number, cetane number

13. Engineering materials

a) Iron-carbon Equilibrium diagram, TTT diagram,
b) Heat treatment,
c) Crystal structure & crystal defects

14. Engineering Mechanics

a) Equilibrium
b) Truss

By: S K Mondal (GATE 99.96 Percentile)

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