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SYLLABUS FOR IERT ENTRANCE EXAMINATION-2021
SYLLABUS FOR THREE YEAR (6 SEMSTER) ENGINEERING DIPLOMA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION-2021
MATHEMATICS
A. ARITHMETIC:
1. Simple & Compound interest.
2. Work-time and speed-time.
3. Bank deposits and payments in installments, Taxation.
4. Percentage, Profit, Loss & Discount.
5. Ratio, Proportion & Mixture.
B. STATISTICS:
1. Importance of statistics and its usefulness.
2. Classification of data frequency distribution, cumulative frequency. Graphical representation ofstatistical data, bar chart, histogram,
frequencypolygon, frequency curves, cumulative frequency curve and graphical representation, Pie diagram.
3. Measures of Central Tendency- Mean, Median & Mode.
4. Measures of Dispersion – Range, Mean Deviation, Standard Deviation & Variance.
C. ALGEBRA:
1. Number System-Natural Numbers, Whole Numbers, Integers, Even Numbers, Odd Numbers, Rational Numbers, Irrational
Numbers, RealNumbers, Prime Numbers, Twin Prime Numbers, Composite Numbers and their characteristics.
2. Laws of Indices, Surds & Simplification.
3. Square Roots & Cube Roots.
4. Logarithms-definition, laws and their application, to find the characteristics & mantissa.
5. Factors-expressions in the form of difference of two squares, trinomial expression, factorization by completing the square,
expressionsin the form of sum and difference of two cubes, reminder theorem and expression of the type a
3+b3+c3
-3abc.
6. L.C.M. & H.C.M by factorization.
7. Linear & Quadratic Equations.
8. Solution of simultaneous equations (linear equations with three variables) and problems based on them.
9. Set Theory – Sets, Representation of Sets, Types of Sets, Subsets, Universal set, Complement of Set, Union of Sets, Interaction of Sets,
DisjointSet, Difference of Sets, Laws of Algebra of Sets & Simple Problems with the help of Venn diagram.
10. Mappings - Into Mapping, Onto Mapping, One-One Mapping and Many-One Mapping.
D. TRIGONOMETRY:
1. Circular measures (relation between radian & degree), definition of trigonometric ratios and their relations.
2. Trigonometrical ratios of angles of 0
0
, 300
, 400
, 600
, 900 and1800
3. Trigonometrical ratios of angles of 90±𝜃𝜃, 180±𝜃𝜃, 270±𝜃𝜃, 360±𝜃𝜃, where 𝜃𝜃 is any angle.
4. Trigonometrical ratios (sine, cosine, tangent and cotangent) for the sum & difference of two angles.
5. Expressing products of sines and cosines into sum and difference form.
6. Trigonometrical ratios of multiple & sub multiple angles.
7. Angle of elevation and depression. Simple problems on height & distance.
E. GEOMETRY:
1. Pythagoras Theorem and its extension: Problems based ona. The square on one side of a triangle is greater, equal or smaller than the sum of the squares on two sides of it, according as the angle
between these two sides is an obtuse angle, a right angle or an acute angle. In case of an un-equality the difference is twice the rectangle
contained by one of these sides and projection of the other on this side. Knowledge of the Pythagoras number (3, 4, 5), (5, 12, 13) etc.
b. Apollonius Theorem- The sum of the squares contained on the two sides of a triangle equals twice the sum of the squares contained on
half of the third side and the median bisecting thisside.
2. Circles: Problems based ona. The line joining the center a circle to the midpoint of a chord is at right angles to it.
b. The converse of the above theorem.
c. One and only one circle can pass through three points not on the same straight line.
d. Segments subtending equal angles at the centers of equal circles are also equal.
e. The converse of the above theorem.
f. Equal chords of equal circles are contained on equal area.
g. The converse of the above theorem.
h. In a circle equal chords are equidistant from the center.
i. The converse of the above theorem.
j. The angle subtended at the center of a circle by an area is as twice the angle subtended by it at the remaining circumference.
k. Angles on the same segment of a circle are equal.
l. If the angles subtended by a straight line formed by joining two points at two other points (in the same side) are equal, the four
points arenoncyclic.
m. Angle on the semicircle is a right angle, that on the major segment is acute and the one on the minor segment isobtuse.
3. Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures.
F. MENSURATION (Solid Geometry):
Surfaces & Volumes of Cube, Cuboids, Rectangular Parallelepiped, Right Prism, Right Pyramid, Right Circular Cylinder, Right Circular Cone and
Sphere (application of the formulae without proof).
G. COORDINATES GEOMETRY:
Distance Between Two Points, Section Formulae, Coordinates of Centroid, Circumcenter, Incentre & Orthocenter of a Triangle, Area of a Triangle
& Quadrilateral, Collinear Points, Equations of Straight Lines in Different Forms, Length of a Perpendicular, Distance Between Two Parallel Lines,
Equations of Parallel & Perpendicular Lines, Coordinates of the Foot of Perpendicular, Angles Between Two Lines, Co-ordinates of a Point of
Intersection, Equations of the Bisectors of the Angles Between Two Given Lines, Concurrent Lines
PHYSICS
A. MEASUREMENTS
1. Fundamental units: Fundamental quantities, S.I. system of fundamental units, standard meter, standard kilograms, standard second,
micron,Angstrom & light years, derived units.
2. Measurements ofsmall length: Principal of vernier calipers & screw gauge and its applications, limit of accuracy of measurement,significant
figures.
B. KINEMATICS:
1. Elementary Knowledge of Vectors:
Distance & displacement, speed & velocity, representation of vector, addition of vectors (triangle & polygon method-only force diagram).
2. Acceleration
Equation of motion under gravity (straight line).
C. MECHANICS:
1. Laws of Motion – Newton’s law of motion, first law, second law of motion (force mass acceleration), unit of force (Newton & Kilogram
weight), law ofconservation of momentum, third law of motion.
2. Moment of Force – Moment of force and its unit, principal of moments, equilibrium of a body under the system of parallel forces, center of
gravity,condition of stable, unstable and neutral equilibrium.
D. WORK, POWER & ENERGY:
Work, Power, Energy and its units (Joule, Watt), definition of energy, kinetic energy, potential energy (examples of elastic, gravitational and
electrical energy), Transformation of energy and its relation with work, conservation of mechanical energy, different forms of energy (including
mass and energy relation).
E. HYDRO-STATICS:
Pressure in liquids & its dependence on density & depth, unit of pressure, laws of liquid pressure and deduction of Archimedes's principal from it,
Floatation up thrust of gases, principal ofsimple barometer, calculation of atmospheric pressure from the height of mercury column, practical application.
F. VIBRATION:
1. Periodic motion, time period, frequency, amplitude, characteristics of simple harmonic motion (No mathematical derivation).
2. Wave Motion & Sound- Formation of wave and its mechanism of propagation, Transverse and Longitudinal waves, wave length, speed of wave,
relationbetween frequency of infrasonic & ultrasonic, general idea about electro-magnetic waves (gamma rays, X-rays, ultrasonic rays, visible
light, infrared radiation, sources of radio waves and it's simple example of application).
G. HEAT KINETIC THEROY OF MATTER:
1. Kinetic model of gases(no mathematical derivation). Explanation of the pressure of gases on the basis of kinetic theory, concept of temperature,
relation between the pressure, volume and temperature of gases, ideal gas equation.
2. Thermal Expansion - Coefficient of thermal expansion of solid, liquid and gases, practical application of thermal expansion, liquid
thermometer.Temperature scales (Celsius, Fahrenheit, & Kelvin).
3. Thermal Energy – Concept of internal energy, units of thermal energy (joule calorie). Thermal capacity and specific heat capacity. Latent heat,
calorimeter (Principal of mixture, related problems).
4. Thermal Radiation - Dependence of rate of radiation on area, temperature & nature of surface, cooling curve, emissivity and its need.
H. LIGHT:
1. Some facts about light - Mutual independence of light rays, deviation from rectilinear propagation of light, scattering of light, diffusedreflection.
2. Reflection of light – Laws of reflection, ray diagram showing the formation of images from spherical mirrors (convex & concave), its size and
nature, derivation of mirror formula and its use in numerical problems, linear magnification.
3. Refraction of light on plane surface – Refraction & speed of light, Snell’s law, refractive index, refraction on two parallel plane surfaces
refraction, deviation, dispersion of light and total reflection in prisms.
4. Refraction through thin lenses – Converging & diverging nature of lenses; first & second principal focus. Ray diagrams showing the formation of
images from lenses use of 1/V – 1/U = 1/F and its use in numerical problems (No derivation), linear magnification power of lenses and its unit
(Diopter).
5. Optical Instruments – Formation of image in human eye power of accommodation, least distance of distinct vision, introduction of lenses as
remedy of myopia (Short sightedness); hyper myopia (long sightedness), Photographic camera, slide projector, simple microscope and its
magnifying power and arrangement of lenses in compound microscope and astronomical telescope.
I. ELECTROSTATICS:
Atomic model of electrical phenomenon, negative, positive charge and their electron model, difference in conductor and nonconductor (free
electron model), electrostatic induction and explanation of conduction in metal on the basis of free electron model.
J.ELECTRICITY:
Simple Circuits – concept of electric current and potential difference, ampere and volt, electric cell, electromotive force, Leclanche cell, Daniell
cell and drycell (with chemical reactions), polarization lead accumulator (chemical reaction not required) measurement of current and potential
difference, Ohm’s law, resistance & dependence of resistance on length of conductor, cross sectional area and nature of conductor specific
resistance, combination of resistance in series and parallel, application of equivalent resistance in numerical problems internal resistance in
numerical problems related with it. Series and parallel combination of cells.
CHEMISTRY
A. GENERAL & PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
1. Science & scientific method, definition of chemistry, branches of chemistry and importance of chemistry in the modernage.
2. Matter and its three physical states & deviation based on molecular kinetic theory.
3. Atom, molecule and laws of chemical combination (Statement and examples).
4. Atomic structure, nuclear proton, neutron, atomic mass unit, electrons and their orbits (Atomic no. & isotopes) Introduction of radio activity and nuclearenergy.
5. Valency- elctrovalency and co-valency.
6. Symbol, formula, chemical equation, and balancing ofsimple chemical equations.
7. Gas laws – Boyel’s laws, charle’s law, and gas equation; Gay-lussac’s law of gascous volumes, Dalton’s law of partial pressure and Grahm’s law ofdiffusion.
8. Avogadro’s Hypothesis and its importance.
9. Atomic weight, molecular weight & equivalent weight. Examples and methods of their determinations (for molecular weight only Victor Meyer’s and
Hoffman's method).
10. Faradays law of electrolysis, explanation of acid, base & salt, elementary concept of ionization. Principles ofsimple voltaic cell.
11. Different chemical reactions-addition, substitution, dissociation, hydrolysis, double decomposition, oxidation reduction and catalytic.
12. Explanation ofsolution-solution,solute,solventsaturated solution, unsaturated solution, and supersaturated solution, normalsolution-molalsolution,molar
solution, solubility, viz; reaction of solution, some important solvents water, benzene, ether, acetone, carbon tetrachloride and Alcohol.
B. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY:
1. Classification of elements, general characteristics of Mendeleev's periodic table.
2. Electronic configuration & position of the following elements in the periodic table, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur &chlorine.
3. Drinking water, volumetric composition of water, hard & soft water, temporary & permanent hard water. Physical & chemical methods for removal of
hardness ofwater.
4. Laboratorymethodof preparation; properties and uses ofthe following gases; oxygen, nitrogen, chlorine, ammonia,sulphur dioxide,sulphurated hydrogen&
hydrogen chloride.
5. Difference between metals & non metals, metallurgy of Aluminum.
C. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY:
1. Introduction of organic chemistry. Definition and scope of organic chemistry, difference between organic & inorganic compounds. Preliminary
introduction oftetrahedral nature of carbon atom.
2. Classification & nomenclature of organic compounds-Aliphatic & Aromatic (Homologous Series).
3. Methods of preparation and properties of Paraffins (Methane and Ethane) and unsaturated hydrocarbons (Ethylene and acetylene).
4. Simple introduction of Plastic, artificial fiber, medicines, explosives, soap and detergents.
D. NUMERICAL PROBLEMS:
Numerical problems based on the following topics – laws of chemical combination, percentage composition, Empirical and molecular formula, chemical equation,
equivalent weight, valency, molecular weight of Volatile substances, Graham’s Law of diffusion and Gas equation.
SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER EXAM
Instruction: - Choose the most appropriate alternative of following question:
MATHEMATICS
Q 1. Volume of right cylinder is:
(A) r
2h (B) √3p r
2h (C) r
2 (D) None of these
Q 2. The room is 30 meter X 18 meter. The cost of carpeting it at the rate of Rs. 2 per square meter will be:
(A) 980 (B) 12000 (C) 800 (D) 1080
Q 3. The altitude AD of triangle ABC in which angle A is acute is 10 cm. if BD = 10 cm and CD = 10 √3 , what is angle of BAC?
(A) 600 (B) 900 (C) 1050 (D) 1200
PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY
Q 4. How will the period of oscillation of simple pendulum be arrested if it is moved from the surface of earth to a mine?
(A) it will increase (B) it will decrease (C) it will not change (D) it will become zero
Q 5. An open pipe is suddenly closed with the result that, the second overtone of the closed pipe is found to be higher in frequency by 100 Hz, than the first
overtone of the original pipe. The fundamental frequency of open pipe will be:
(A) 100 Hz. (B) 300 Hz. (C) 150 Hz. (D) 200 Hz.
Q 6. A beam of light from air enters into water. Which of the characteristics of light will not change in water?
(A) Wavelength (B) amplitude (C) velocity (D) frequency
Q 7. Which one of the following substances is formed when candle burns inchlorine?
(A) HCI (B) H2O (C) NaCl (D) KClQ
8. Which one of the following oxides is soluble in water?
(A) Zinc oxide (B) calcium oxide (C) ferric oxide (D) ferrous oxide