The Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) for M.Tech admissions assesses candidates on various engineering disciplines. The exam typically comprises 75 multiple-choice questions, divided into two sections:

Section A: 25 questions on Engineering Mathematics

Section B: 50 questions on the specific engineering discipline chosen by the candidate

The exam duration is 150 minutes, with each question carrying one mark. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

Section A: Engineering Mathematics

This section evaluates the candidate's proficiency in fundamental mathematical concepts, including:

• Linear Algebra: Matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors
• Calculus: Differentiation, integration, partial derivatives, and multiple integrals
• Differential Equations: First and second-order linear differential equations, Laplace transforms
• Probability and Statistics: Probability distributions, mean, variance, standard deviation, and regression analysis
• Numerical Methods: Solutions of algebraic and transcendental equations, interpolation, numerical integration, and differentiation

Section B: Discipline-Specific Topics

Candidates must prepare for topics specific to their chosen engineering discipline. Below is an overview of the syllabus for some common disciplines:

1. Civil Engineering

• Structural Analysis: Analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures, bending moment and shear force diagrams
• Design of Concrete and Steel Structures: Limit state design, working stress design, and design of beams, columns, and slabs
• Geotechnical Engineering: Soil mechanics, foundation engineering, and slope stability
• Transportation Engineering: Highway planning, design, and traffic engineering
• Environmental Engineering: Water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management

2. Chemical Engineering

• Process Calculations: Material and energy balances
• Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, flow through pipes, and fluid machinery
• Heat Transfer: Conduction, convection, radiation, and heat exchangers
• Mass Transfer: Diffusion, mass transfer operations, and distillation
• Chemical Reaction Engineering: Kinetics, reactor design, and catalysis

3. Computer Science and Engineering

• Data Structures and Algorithms: Arrays, linked lists, trees, graphs, sorting, and searching algorithms
• Computer Organization and Architecture: CPU design, memory hierarchy, and instruction set architecture
• Operating Systems: Process management, memory management, file systems, and security
• Database Management Systems: Relational databases, SQL, normalization, and transaction management
• Computer Networks: OSI model, TCP/IP, network protocols, and security

4. Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Circuits: Network theorems, AC and DC circuits, and resonance
• Electromagnetic Fields: Maxwell's equations, transmission lines, and waveguides
• Electrical Machines: Transformers, induction motors, synchronous machines
• Power Systems: Power generation, transmission, distribution, and protection
• Control Systems: Feedback systems, stability analysis, and control strategies

5. Mechanical Engineering

• Engineering Mechanics: Statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
• Strength of Materials: Stress-strain analysis, bending, and torsion
• Fluid Mechanics: Fluid properties, fluid statics and dynamics, and flow through pipes
• Thermodynamics: Laws of thermodynamics, cycles, and heat engines
• Manufacturing Processes: Casting, welding, machining, and additive manufacturing

For a comprehensive and updated syllabus, candidates should refer to the official Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) website or consult the information brochure provided by KEA.