PGEE Exam Structure
The entrance examination consists of the following two papers:
- General Aptitude paper – 90 Minutes
- Subject paper – 90 Minutes
Applicant should appear for one of the following relevant subject papers based on their graduation discipline.
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
- Civil Engineering (CIVIL)
Syllabi for Subject Papers
1. Engineering Mathematics (Common for CSE, ECE & CIVIL)
Linear Algebra: Matrices, Rank, Determinants and its properties, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.
Calculus: Integration, Differentiation, Limits, Continuity and Differentiability, Convergence and Divergence of Series, Maxima, and Minima, Mean value theorem, Partial Derivatives, Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications, Initial and Boundary Value Problems.
2. Computer Science and Engineering
- Digital Logic
- C-Programming
- Data Structures
- Basic Algorithms & Problem Solving
- Discrete Mathematics & Probability Theory
- Relational Databases (Functional dependencies, SQL)
- Computer Networks
- Operating Systems
3. Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Digital Logic
- Circuit Theory and Networks
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
- Signals and Systems
- Probability theory and random processes
- Laplace and Fourier Transforms
- Communication Theory
- Digital Signal Processing
4. Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering:
Solid Mechanics
Simple stress and strain relationships, Shear forces and bending moments, Principal stresses, Simple bending theory, Combined and direct bending stresses, Flexural & Shear stresses, Transformation of stress, and Uniform torsion.
Structural Analysis
Method of superposition, Analysis of trusses, beams, and frames, statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/displacement methods, Slope deflection and moment distribution methods, Influence lines, and Matrix methods of structural analysis.
Concrete Structures
Working stress and limit state design concepts, Design of structural members (Beam, Slab, Column, Footing, and staircase) for different loading conditions (flexure, shear and axial compression), and Bond & development length.
Steel Structures
Design of tension and compression members, Beam and beam-columns, Column bases, Beam-column connections, Plate girders and trusses, Concept of plastic analysis – beams and frames.
Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering:
Properties of fluids, Fluid statics, Continuity, Momentum, Energy and corresponding equations and applications, Laminar and turbulent flow, Flow in pipes, Flow measurement in channels and pipes, Kinematics of flow, Hydrologic cycle precipitation, Evaporation, Infiltration, Hydrograph analysis, Flood estimation and routing, Reservoir capacity, Reservoir and channel routing, Surface run-off models.
Other Maths Topics:
Laplace and Fourier Transforms.