Here are some tips, Important topics and study materials for GATE preparation

(mechanical):

Tips :

DO’s during GATE preparation:

Select your subjects of focus according to their maximum weightage in the GATE exam.

Make a schedule for study and strictly follow it.

Make notes of the important formulae so that you can revise during the last week of
your preparation before the exam.

Solve 15 years question papers in descending order i.e. start from 2017 then 2016 then
2015 and so on.

Practice numerical questions as much as you can.

Try to give online mock tests as many as possible.

Make a habit of revising the topic at the end of the day which you had studied that day.

A sincere group study could help you attain better understanding of the topics or
concepts which you failed to on your own.

DON’Ts during GATE preparation:

Do not refer more than two sources for a subject, as it may confuse you.

Analyze syllabus properly. Don’t study beyond it.

Don’t spend much time in theories; instead spend time evaluating and understanding
the fundamental concepts.

No need to cover all the subjects because some subjects covers hardly 1-2 marks, just go
through the previous year’s questions for those subjects.

Don’t study new topics few days or even a week before the exam.

Don’t panic before GATE exam, as it may reduce your confidence level.

Important Topics for GATE: 2018 (Mechanical)

1. Mathematics

a) Probability and Statistics

b) Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors

c) Differential Equations

d) Transform Theory

e) Numerical Methods

f) Calculus, Gradient, Multiple Integrals

g) Complex Variables

h) Matrix Algebra

i) Fourier Series

j) Partial Derivatives

2. Production

a) Theory of metal cutting, forces, tool life

b) Rolling calculations

c) Wire drawing and Extrusion Calculations

d) Sheet metal operations, clearance, force, power, shear calculations

e) Lathe, drilling, milling, shaping cutting time calculations, all numericals

f) Grinding and finishing

g) ECM MRR, feed calculations, EDM theory, comparison of all NTMM

h) NC/CNC Machine, BLU calculations, upto M & G code

i) Limit, tolerance, fit

j) Jig & Fixture, 3-2-1 principle

k) Welding: V-I Characteristics calculations, Resistance welding calculations, Special

welding theory

l) Casting: allowances, Riser Design, Sprue Design, Pouring time calculations, Special
Castings, Casting Defects.

3. TOM

a) Mechanism (VIMP)

b) Linear Vibration Analysis of Mechanical Systems (VIMP)

c) Gear train (VIMP)

d) Flywheel (Coefficient of Fluctuation of speed, Coefficient of Fluctuation of energy),

mass calculation,

e) Critical Speed of Shafts f) Gyroscope

4. Industrial Engineering

a) EOQ Models (VIMP)

b) PERT & CPM (VIMP)

c) Queuing Model (VIMP)

d) Forecasting (VIMP)

e) LPP

f) Work Study & Work Measurement (standard time calculations, theriblings symbol)

g) Break even Analysis

h) The Scheduling Problem and Johnson’s Rule

i) Assembly line balancing

5. Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines

a) Properties of fluid

b) Pressure measurement, manometers

c) Fluid kinematics (VIMP)

d) Bernoulli’s Equation ( Fluid Dynamics)

e) Venturimeter

f) Flow ( Laminar and Turbulent)

g) Boundary Layer, Thermal Boundary Layer

h) Compressible Flow

i) Hydraulic Turbine

j) Centrifugal Pump

6. SOM
a) Principal Stress and Principal Strain, Mohr Circle(VIMP)

b) Stress and Strain (VIMP)

c) Bending Moment and Shear Force Diagram (VIMP)

d) Deflection of Beam

e) Torsion

f) Theories of Column (Euler method, end conditions)

g) Strain Energy Method (Castigliano’s theory)

h) Theories of failure

i) Thin cylinder

j) Riveted and Welded Joint

k) Spring

7. Thermodynamics

a) Basic Concepts

b) Application of First law

c) Entropy, Availability

d) Pure Substance (VIMP)

e) Gases and Gas mixture

8. Design

a) Fluctuating Load Consideration for Design

b) Rolling Contact Bearings, Load-life Relationship

c) Sliding contact bearing, Modes of Lubrication, Sommerfeld Number

d) Clutch , Brake

9. Heat Transfer

a) Conduction

b) Critical Thickness of Insulation

c) Unsteady Conduction (Lumped Parameter Analysis)

d) Radiation (The Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Shape Factor Algebra, Heat Exchange

between Non- black Bodies)

e) Heat Exchangers (LMTD, NTU)

10. Power plant

a) Steam Cycle (VIMP)

b) Gas Cycle

c) Compressor

11. RAC

a) Heat engine, heat pump, refrigerator (VIMP)

b) Psychrometry (VIMP)

c) Vapour Compression Systems

12. Engineering Mechanics

a) Equilibrium

b) Truss

c) Friction

13. IC Engine

a) Gas Power Cycles (All) (VIMP)

b) IC Engine Performances

c) Octane number, cetane number

14. Engineering materials

a) Crystal structure & crystal defects

b) Iron-carbon Equilibrium diagram, TTT diagram,

c) Heat treatment

Study Materials:

Here is the link for study materials.

Do not complain just gain knowledge

I just hope this will help you for your preparation.

All the best.

** Please cross check with current syllabus in case if I missed some topics.