Analysis of GATE 2012 – Mechanical Engineering

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MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

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

Mathematics in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Linear Algebra 27,37 2,2 4

Probability & distribution 28 2 2

Numerical Method

Calculus 1,2,13,14,15 1,1,1,1,1 5

Differential Equations 26 2 2

Complex Variables

Laplace Transforms 38 2

Engineering Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering

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THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

FBD & Equilibrium

Trusses & Frames

Kinematics & Dynamics of particles 5,17 1,1

& rigid bodies in plane motion

Strength of Materials(SOM) in Mechanical Engineering

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Stress & Strain 31,50,51 2,2,2 6

SFD & BMD

Bending & Shear Stress

Deflection of beams 4 1 1

Torsion of circular shafts

Mohr’s circle 39 2 2

Strain Energy Methods

Euler’s Theory of columns 3 1 1

Thick and Thin Cylinder 16 1 1

Theory of Machines(TOM) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Mechanism 6 1 1

Gear Trains 18 1 1

Flywheels

Vibrations 40 2 2

Machine Design in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

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Failure Theories

Fatigue
 Design of bolted, riveted & welded 41 2 2
joints

Design of shafts, gears & Bearings 30 2 2

Design of Brakes & Clutches&springs 29 2 2

Fluid Mechanics in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Fluid properties

Fluid statics

Fluid Kinematics

Fluid Dynamics 21,33 1,2 3

Boundary layer 43 2 2

Hydraulic Machines

Heat Transfer in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Conduction 8 1 1

Convection

Radiation 20,44 1,2 3

Heat Exchanger 32 2 2

Thermodynamics & Power Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Basic thermodynamics 54,55 2,2 4

Properties of pure substances 18 1 1

Irreversibility & Availability

Work, heat & entropy 7 1 1

Psychrometrics 42 2 2

Power Engineering 9 1 1

Refrigeration & Air-conditioning 48,49 2,2 4

 I.C. Engines

Manufacturing Process &Engineering(MPE) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Engineering Materials 22 1 1

Metal casting

Forming 10,25,35,36,46 1,1,2,2,2 8

Joining 34 2 2

Machining & Machine Tool 24,45,47 1,2,2 5

Operations

Metrology & Inspections 23 1 1

Computer Integrated Manufacturing 11 1 1

Industrial Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Production planning & control 12,52,53 1,2,2 5

Inventory Control

Operations Research

General Aptitude (GA) in Mechanical Engineering

Topic name QUESTION NO MARKS RELATED TO TOTAL

THAT QUESTIONS MARKS

Numerical Ability 57,61,63,64 1,2,2,2 7

Verbal Ability 56,58,59,60,62,65 1,1,1,1,2,2 8