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2. Control Systems: Classification of signals and systems; Application of signal and system
theory; System realization; Transforms & their applications; Signal flow graphs, Routh-Hurwitz
criteria, root loci, Nyquist/Bode plots; Feedback systems-open & close loop types, stability analysis,
steady state, transient and frequency response analysis; Design of control systems, compensators,
elements of lead/lag compensation, PID and industrial controllers.
3. Computer Organization and Architecture: Basic architecture, CPU, I/O organisation, memory
organisation, peripheral devices, trends; Hardware /software issues; Data representation &
Programming; Operating systems-basics, processes, characteristics, applications; Memory management,
virtual memory, file systems, protection & security; Data bases, different types, characteristics and
design; Transactions and concurrency control; Elements of programming languages, typical examples.
4. Electro Magnetics: Elements of vector calculus, Maxwell’s equations-basic concepts; Gauss’,
Stokes’ theorems; Wave propagation through different media; Transmission Lines-different types,
basics, Smith’s chart, impedance matching/transformation, S- parameters, pulse excitation, uses;
Waveguides-basics, rectangular types, modes, cut-off frequency, dispersion, dielectric types; Antennas-
radiation pattern, monopoles/dipoles, gain, arrays-active/passive, theory, uses.
5. Advanced Electronics Topics: VLSI technology: Processing, lithography, interconnects, packaging,
testing; VLSI design: Principles, MUX/ROM/PLA-based design, Moore & Mealy circuit design;
Pipeline concepts & functions; Design for testability, examples; DSP: Discrete time signals/systems,
uses; Digital filters: FIR/IIR types, design, speech/audio/radar signal processing uses; Microprocessors
& microcontrollers, basics, interrupts, DMA, instruction sets, interfacing; Controllers & uses; Embedded
systems.
6. Advanced Communication Topics: Communication networks: Principles /practices /technologies
/uses /OSI model/security; Basic packet multiplexed streams/scheduling; Cellular networks, types,
analysis, protocols (TCP/TCPIP); Microwave & satellite communication: Terrestrial/space type
LOS systems, block schematics link calculations, system design; Communication satellites, orbits,
characteristics, systems, uses; Fibre-optic communication systems, block schematics, link calculations,
system design.
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
Contents for syllabi of both the Papers together for Preliminary Examination/Stage-I (objective type
Paper–II) and separately for Main/Stage-II Examination (Conventional type Paper-I and Paper-II).
PAPER – I:
1. Building Materials: Stone, Lime, Glass, Plastics, Steel, FRP, Ceramics, Aluminum, Fly Ash, Basic
Admixtures, Timber, Bricks and Aggregates: Classification, properties and selection criteria; Cement:
Types, Composition, Properties, Uses, Specifications and various Tests; Lime & Cement Mortars and
Concrete: Properties and various Tests; Design of Concrete Mixes: Proportioning of aggregates and
methods of mix design.