This section is for testing the existing knowledge of the candidate about his trade. The candidates will be asked domain specific questions. The topics and their contents from which the questions were asked for each discipline are as given below.
The topics and contents for Civil Engineering Science are as given below.
Structural Analysis | |
Fluid Mechanics | |
Concrete Technology | |
Design of Concrete Structures | |
Geotech | |
Transportation | |
Irrigation Engineering | |
Steel Structural Fasteners | |
Theory of Elasticity |
The VTU ULRAT syllabus for Mechanical Engineering Science is as given below.
Prime movers (I.C. Engine) | Classification of I. C Engines 2 Stroke & 4 Stroke Petrol & Diesel Engines Concept of Mechanical Efficiency BHP & IH Laws of Ist & IInd Thermodynamics, Zeroth Law Applications. |
Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning | Properties – COP Unit of Refrigeration Refrigeration Effect Tonne Refrigeration |
Manufacturing Process | Part of a Lathe Operation in a Lathe Types of Drilling Machine Operation a Drilling Machine Types of Milling Machines Operation on Milling Machines Grinding Machines, Bonding Materials, Grinding Terminology Type of Grinding Machine Soldering, Brazing & Welding Classification & Types Lubrication & Bearing Types. |
Power Transmission & Mechatronics | Belt Drives Gear Drives Introduction to Mechanics- Open Loop & Closed Loop Control System Advantages & Disadvantages. |
Heat Treatment of Metals | Anreding Normalizing Harding Tempering, Carburizing, Cyaniding, Nitriding and Flame Hardening Iron, Carbon Equilibrium Diagram. Composite Materials – Types of Martin Materials FRP & MMC Advantages & Applications. |
The syllabus for Ph.D & M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Sciences is as given below.
The VTU ULRAT 2023 syllabus for Computer Science Engineering is as given below.
Some of the important topics and contents which are part of the VTU ULRAT syllabus for Silk/ Textile Technology are as given below.
Introduction to Monomers | Polymers History of Polymers Classification of Polymers Introduction to Various Fibre Forming Polymers Application of Polymers Study of Various Methods of Polymerization viz Addition Chain, Co-ordination Polymerization. Study of Various Types of Initiators. Techniques of Polymerization. Copolymerisation. Nature of Polymeric Fluids. Flow of Polymeric Fluids Theology of Polymers – Derivation of Various Laws to Flow of Polymeric Fluids. Mechanical Behavior of Polymers- Tensile Behavior. Time-dependent Behaviour and Temperature Dependent Mechanical Behaviour. Thermal Analysis of Polymers – Glass Transition Temperature of Polymers. Determination of Glass Transition Temperature. Free Volume Concept. Time-Temperature Superposition in Polymers. Study of Thermal Characterization by DSC, DTA and TGA. |
Introduction to Textiles | |
Introduction to Regenerated Fibers | |
Modern Developments in the Blowroom Machinery | Evaluation of Blowroom Performance Calculation Regarding Blowroom Line. |
Need of Blending | |
Various Quality Control Studies in Blow Room | Like Alp Rejection Percentage Cleaning Efficiency within and between Lap Variations. |
Carding | |
Winding | Objects and Principles of Winding Classification of Winding Machine. Derivation of Expression to Find Winding Speed and Surface Speed Cone Angle, Coil Angle and Angle of Wind and their Importance. Methods of Increasing Angle of Packages. Controlling of Ballooning Tension, Types of Balloon Breakers. Precision and Drum Winders. Yarn Clearers, Types and Setting Tensioning Devices User Classimat and its Usefulness in Selecting Optimum Clearing. Study of Automatic Winders viz. Auto Coner and Uniconer. Winding Faults and Remedies. Identification of Cones Material Handing, Measurement Handling Measurement of Package Density and their Efficiency. |
Warping | |
Sizing | |
Headstock | |
Post Sizing Operations | |
Moisture Relations | Concept of Moisture Equilibrium Moisture Hysteresis Moisture Regain Heat of Absorption Swelling of Textile Fibres. Effect of Moisture on Various Property of Fibres. |
Mechanical Properties | |
Electrical Properties | Electrical Resistance, Static Electricity, Dielectric Properties. Measurement of these Properties. |
Thermal Properties | |
Production of Raw Materials for Synthetic Fibres | |
Introduction to High-performance Fibres | Study of Production of Carbon, Boron, Silicon, Carbide, Alumina & Glass Fibres Study of Production of Aromatic Polyamides viz. Nomex, Kevlar, Technova. Concept of Liquid Crystal, Thermotropic & Leo Tropic Polymers & Fibres Study of Production of LDPE, HDPE, by GEL Spinning Technique Production and Properties of PBZT AND PBZO Fibres. |
The syllabus for Chemical Engineering for courses in doctoral and postgraduate level are as given below.
Process Calculations and Thermodynamics | |
Momentum Transfer and Mechanical Operations | |
Heat Transfer | |
Mass Transfer | Molecular Diffusion in Fluids Mass Transfer Coefficients Film, Penetration and Surface Renewal Theories Momentum, Heat and Mass Transfer Analogies Stagewise and Continuous Contacting and Stage Efficiencies HTU & NTU Concepts Design and Operation of Equipment for Distillation, Absorption, Leaching, Liquid-liquid Extraction, Crystallization, Drying, Humidification, Dehumidification and Adsorption. |
Chemical Reaction Engineering | |
Instrumentation and Process Control | |
Plant Design and Economics | |
Chemical Technology |
The VTU ULRAT syllabus for Ph.D and M.Sc. in Biotechnology is as follows.
Basics Of Unit Operations | |
Fundamental Of Momentum Transfer | Euler Equation, Momentum Balance Flow through Circular and Non-circular Sections Hagen-Poiseulles Equations Losses through Pipe and Fittings, Turbulent Flow, and Friction Factor. |
Basic Biochemistry | |
Fundamentals of Cell Structure And Function | |
Basics Of Biophysical And Biochemical Techniques | |
Fundamentals Of Thermodynamics | |
Basic Genetics and Genetic Engineering | |
Introductory Bioinformatics Databases | |
Bioprocess Principles |
The syllabus for VTU ULRAT Ph.D and M.Sc. in Chemistry are as follows.
Periodic Properties | Atomic Radii Ionization Energy in Groups and Periods Electron Affinity Chemical Bonding |
Organic Chemistry | |
Inorganic Chemistry | |
Physical Chemistry | Liquid Mixtures Properties of Liquid Mixtures Colligative Properties Chemical Kinetics Colloids Emulsions Crystallography. Electrochemistry Hydrolysis of Salts Ionic Equilibria. Distribution Law. |
Nuclear Chemistry | Fundamental Properties of Nucleons Isotopes Nuclear Stability Binding Energy Nuclear Models Fission and Fusion Nuclear Transmutation Radioactivity Nuclear Reactors Accelerators Application of Nuclear Chemistry. |
Thermodynamics | Gas Laws Thermodynamic Processes State Function Laws of Thermodynamics Heat Engine Free Energy Entropy Phase Equilibria. |
The VTU ULRAT 2023 syllabus for Physics for Ph.D and M.Sc. are as follows.
Mechanics and Properties of Matter | Frames of Reference Rigid Body Dynamics Moment of Inertia Laws of Conservation. Elasticity, Viscosity and Surface Tension. |
Heat and Thermodynamics | Kinetic Theory Laws of Radiation Thermodynamics Liquification of Gases Entropy Heat Engines and Refrigeration. Thermal Conductivity. |
Waves Acoustics | Progressive Waves Superposition Doppler Effect Acoustics of Buildings Fourier Transforms Ultrasonics. |
Optics | Theories of Light Interference Diffraction Polarisation Optical Instruments Resolving Power. Laser - Production, Properties and Applications. |
Electricity and Magnetism | Electrostatics Galvanometers - Measuring Instruments Alternating and Direct Current Generation and Analysis – Thermoelectricity – Electromagnetism. Atomic and Molecular Physics Electron: Atomic Models , Atomic Spectra, Molecular Spectra and Related Measurements. Zeeman Effect. X- Rays - Crystallography. |
Nuclear Physics | Nucleus Nuclear Models Mass Spectrographs Radioactivity Accelerators Nuclear Detectors Nuclear Reactions Cosmic Ray Mossbauer Effect Magnetic Resonance - Applications Elementary Particles. |
Solid State Physics | Relativity Special and General Theories of Relativity Statistical Physics Specific Heats of Solids Band Theory of Solids Classification of Solids Electrical Conductivity in Solids Dielectric and Magnetic Properties Specific Heats of Solids Semiconductors - Applications Semiconductor Devices Transistors, Amplifiers, Oscillators, Digital Electronics Superconductivity. |
Quantum Physics | Failure of Classical Physics Duality Wave Function Schrodinger Wave Equations. Solutions Eigen Values. |
Recent Trends in Physics | Liquid Crystals Optical Fibers Smart Materials NanoMaterials. |
The modules and contents for VTU ULRAT syllabus in Business Administration are as given below.
Management | Definition, Nature, Purpose and Functions. Principles of Management. Planning: Nature-type-steps Organizing: Organization Structure Span of Management Centralization, Decentralization. Staffing: Overview. Directing and Controlling MBO. |
Organization Behaviour | Nature: Learning, Personality: Definition-Traits-Determinants. Perception; Meaning, Factors Influencing Perception, and Decision making. |
Marketing Management | Meaning Importance Marketing Management Process Marketing Mix. |
Human Resource Management | Definition, Nature Scope-Managerial and Operative Functions of HRM. Objections of HRM. |
Financial Management | Definition, Scope, Functions, Objectives, Time Value of Money. Latest Management Concepts in all the Above Modules. |
The syllabus for Ph.D and M.Sc. in Polymer Science and Technology is as given below.
Fundamentals of Polymer Science | Definition to Polymer/ Macromolecules, Copolymer, Blends, Composites, Fibres, etc. Classification of Polymers, Functionality of Monomers. Explain the terms Crystallinity, Amorphous, Tacticity, Stereoregularity, Tg/Tm, Configuration/ Conformation. Chemistry and Mechanism of Polymerization |
Methods of Polymerization | Bulk, Solution, Suspension, Emulsion, Solid Phase, Gas Phase Polymerizations |
Molecular Weight and Size | Concept of Molecular Weights Number Average, Weight Average, Viscosity Average and Z Average Molecular Weight - Definitions and Mathematical Expression Molecular Weight Distribution (MWD) & Its Importance and Polydispersity. |
Polymer Properties | Approach and the Concept of Chemical Structure of Polymers. |
Polymer Testing/ Characterization | Density, Bulk Density, UTM, Stress-strain Curves (Types) Definition for Tensile Modulus, Impact Strength Thermal Methods-DSC and TGA (Basics), the Melt Viscosity (MFI) |
Chemistry, Properties and Uses of Some Polymers | Types of Polyethylene (LDPE & HDPE), Nylons, PP, PS, PAN, PMMA, PET, PC, NR, SBR, Epoxies. |
The VTU ULRAT 2023 syllabus for Ph.D and M.Sc in Architecture is as given below.
City Planning | Historical Development of City Planning Principles of City Planning, New Towns, Survey Methods Site Planning and Planning Regulations and Building By-Laws. |
Housing | Concept of Shelter Housing Design and Policies Role of Government Agencies Finance and Management. |
Landscape Design | Principles of Landscape Design Landscape Elements, Materials, Planning Design |
Visual and Urban Design | Principles of Visual Composition Proportion, Scale, Rhythm, Symmetry, Asymmetry Harmony The Balance of Form and Color, Sense of Place and Space The Division of Space, Focal Point Vista, Visual Survey. History of Architecture: Indian - Indus Valley, Vedic, Buddhist, Indo-Aryan, Dravidian and Mughal Periods European - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance Periods. |
Development of Contemporary Architecture | Development and Impact on Society Since Industrial Revolution Influence of Modern Art on Architecture Works of National and International Architects Post-Modernism in Architecture. |
Planning Theory | Planning Process Comprehet1sivc Planning Land Use and Density in Residential and Non-residential Areas Central Place Theory Rank-size Rule Settlement Pattern Land Utilization, and District Level Planning. |
Techniques of Planning | Application of Remote Sensing Techniques in Urban and Regional Planning Planning Surveys, Methods of Preparation of Urban and Regional Development Plans. Structure Plans, Strategy Plans etc. and Site Planning Principles and Design. |
Introduction to Research | Science and Common Sense. Four Methods of Knowing, Science and its Functions. Scientific Explanation and Theory, Scientific Research- a Definition. Problems and Hypotheses, Problem Values and Definitions. Generality and Specific Problems and Hypotheses. |
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