GATE 2022 : IIT Kharagpur Mechanical Engineering Syllabus (ME)


 GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus (ME)

Engineering Mathematics

1. Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

2. Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems, 
indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial 
derivatives, total derivative, Taylor series (in one and two variables), maxima and minima, Fourier 
series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector identities, directional derivatives, line, surface and 
volume integrals, applications of Gauss, Stokes and Green’s theorems.

3. Differential equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher order linear differential 
equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equation; initial and boundary value problems; 
Laplace transforms; solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations.

4. Complex variables: Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Cauchy’s integral theorem and 
integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.

5. Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability; 
mean, median, mode and standard deviation; random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal 
distributions.

6. Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; integration by 
trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules; single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

 

Applied Mechanics and Design

1. Engineering Mechanics: Free-body diagrams and equilibrium; friction and its applications including 
rolling friction, belt-pulley, brakes, clutches, screw jack, wedge, vehicles, etc.; trusses and frames; 
virtual work; kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion; impulse and momentum (linear 
and angular) and energy formulations; Lagrange’s equation.

2. Mechanics of Materials: Stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's ratio; Mohr’s circle for plane 
stress and plane strain; thin cylinders; shear force and bending moment diagrams; bending and 
shear stresses; concept of shear centre; deflection of beams; torsion of circular shafts; Euler’s theory 
of columns; energy methods; thermal stresses; strain gauges and rosettes; testing of materials with 
universal testing machine; testing of hardness and impact strength.

3. Theory of Machines: Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms; 
dynamic analysis of linkages; cams; gears and gear trains; flywheels and governors; balancing of 
reciprocating and rotating masses; gyroscope.

4. Vibrations: Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems, effect of damping; 
vibration isolation; resonance; critical speeds of shafts.

5. Machine Design: Design for static and dynamic loading; failure theories; fatigue strength and the S-
N diagram; principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted, riveted and welded joints; 
shafts, gears, rolling and sliding contact bearings, brakes and clutches, springs.

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

1. Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties; fluid statics, forces on submerged bodies, stability of floating 
bodies; control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy; fluid acceleration; differential 
equations of continuity and momentum; Bernoulli’s equation; dimensional analysis; viscous flow of 
incompressible fluids, boundary layer, elementary turbulent flow, flow through pipes, head losses in 
pipes, bends and fittings; basics of compressible fluid flow.

2. Heat-Transfer: Modes of heat transfer; one dimensional heat conduction, resistance concept and 
electrical analogy, heat transfer through fins; unsteady heat conduction, lumped parameter system, 
Heisler's charts; thermal boundary layer, dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective 
heat transfer, heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates and through pipes, effect of 
turbulence; heat exchanger performance, LMTD and NTU methods; radiative heat transfer, Stefan-
Boltzmann law, Wien's displacement law, black and grey surfaces, view factors, radiation network 
analysis

3. Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic systems and processes; properties of pure substances, behavior 
of ideal and real gases; zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics, calculation of work and heat in 
various processes; second law of thermodynamics; thermodynamic property charts and tables, 
availability and irreversibility; thermodynamic relations.

4. Applications: Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors; vapour and gas power cycles, concepts 
of regeneration and reheat. I.C. Engines: Air-standard Otto, Diesel and dual cycles. Refrigeration 
and air-conditioning: Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles; properties of moist air, 
psychrometric chart, basic psychrometric processes. Turbomachinery: Impulse and reaction 
principles, velocity diagrams, Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines; steam and gas turbines. 

Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

1. Engineering Materials: Structure and properties of engineering materials, phase diagrams, heat 
treatment, stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials.

2. Casting, Forming and Joining Processes: Different types of castings, design of patterns, moulds and 
cores; solidification and cooling; riser and gating design. Plastic deformation and yield criteria; 
fundamentals of hot and cold working processes; load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, 
drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming processes; principles of powder 
metallurgy. Principles of welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding.

3. Machining and Machine Tool Operations: Mechanics of machining; basic machine tools; single and 
multi-point cutting tools, tool geometry and materials, tool life and wear; economics of machining; 
principles of non-traditional machining processes; principles of work holding, jigs and fixtures; 
abrasive machining processes; NC/CNC machines and CNC programming.
Metrology and Inspection: Limits, fits and tolerances; linear and angular measurements; 
comparators; interferometry; form and finish measurement; alignment and testing methods; 
tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly; concepts of coordinate-measuring machine 
(CMM). 

4. Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools; additive
manufacturing.

5. Production Planning and Control: Forecasting models, aggregate production planning, scheduling, 
materials requirement planning; lean manufacturing.

6. Inventory Control: Deterministic models; safety stock inventory control systems.

7. Operations Research: Linear programming, simplex method, transportation, assignment, network 
flow models, simple queuing models, PERT and CPM.

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