Syllabus Electrical Discipline*

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values, Eigen vectors. Calculus:
Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals,
Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series, Vector identities,
Directional derivatives, Line integral, Surface integral, Volume integral, Stokes’s theorem, Gauss’s
theorem, Divergence theorem, Green’s theorem. Differential Equations: First order equations (linear
and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of
variation of parameters, Cauchy’s equation, Euler’s equation, Initial and boundary value problems,
Partial Differential Equations, Method of separation of variables. Complex Variables: Analytic
functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, Taylor series, Laurent series,
Residue theorem, Solution integrals. Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional
probability, Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Random variables, Discrete and Continuous
distributions, Poisson distribution, Normal distribution, Binomial distribution, Correlation analysis,
Regression analysis.

Section 2: Electric Circuits

Network graph, KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis, Transient response of dc and ac networks,
Sinusoidal steady-state analysis, Resonance, Passive filters, Ideal current and Voltage sources.
Thevenin's Theorem, Norton's theorem, Superposition theorem, Maximum power transfer theorem,
Two-port networks, three phase circuits, Power and power factor in ac circuit.

Section 3: Electromagnetic Fields

Coulomb's Law, Electric Field Intensity, Electric Flux Density, Gauss's Law, Divergence, Electric
field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions, Effect of dielectric
medium, Capacitance of simple configurations, Biot-Savart's law, Ampere's law, Curl, Faraday's
laws, Lorentz force, Inductance, Magnetomotive force, Reluctance, Magnetic circuits, Self and
Mutual inductance of simple configurations.

Section 4: Signals and Systems

Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals, Shifting and scaling operations, Linear Time
Invariant and Causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals, Sampling
theorem, Applications of Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform and z-Transform.

Section 5: Electrical measurements and instrumentation

PMMC, moving iron and electrodynamometer instruments, Measurement of voltage and current,
Measurement of power and energy, Measurement of power factor and frequency, Instrument
transformers – CTs and PTs.

Section 6: Electrical Machines

Single phase transformer: equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, open circuit and short circuit tests,
regulation and efficiency; Three phase transformers: connections, parallel operation; Auto-
transformer, Electromechanical energy conversion principles, DC machines: separately excited,
series and shunt, motoring and generating mode of operation and their characteristics, starting and
speed control of de motors; Three phase induction motors: principle of operation, types, performance,
torque-speed characteristics, no-load and blocked rotor tests, equivalent circuit, starting and speed
control; Operating principle of single phase induction motors; Synchronous machines: cylindrical
and salient pole machines, performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators, starting of
synchronous motor, characteristics; Types of losses and efficiency calculations of electric machines.

Section 7: Power Systems

Power generation concepts, AC and DC transmission concepts, Models and performance of

transmission lines and cables, Series and shunt compensation, Electric field distribution and
insulators, Distribution systems, Per-unit quantities, Bus admittance matrix, Gauss-Seidel and
Newton-Raphson load flow methods, Voltage and Frequency control, Power factor correction,
Symmetrical components, Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, Principles of over-current,
differential and distance protection; Circuit breakers, System stability concepts, Equal area criterion.

Section 8: Control Systems

Mathematical modelling and representation of systems, Feedback principle, transfer function, Block
diagrams and Signal flow graphs, Transient and Steady-state analysis of linear time invariant systems,
Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, Bode plots, Root loci, Stability analysis, Lag, Lead and Lead-
Lag compensators; P, PI and PID controllers; State space model, State transition matrix.

Section 9: Electrical and Electronic Measurements

Bridges and Potentiometers, Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor;
Instrument transformers, Digital voltmeters and multimeters, Phase, Time and Frequency
measurement; Oscilloscopes, Error analysis. GIS.

Section 9: Analog and Digital Electronics

Characteristics of diodes, BJT, MOSFET; Simple diode circuits: clipping, clamping, rectifiers;
Amplifiers: Biasing, Equivalent circuit and Frequency response; Oscillators and Feedback amplifiers;
Operational amplifiers: Characteristics and applications; Simple active filters, VCOs and Timers,
Combinational and Sequential logic circuits, Multiplexer, Demultiplexer, Schmitt trigger, Sample
and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters, 8085 Microprocessor: Architecture, Programming and
Interfacing.

Section 9: Power Electronics

Characteristics of semiconductor power devices: Diode, Thyristor, Triac, GTO, MOSFET, IGBT; DC
to DC conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost converters; Single and three phase configuration of
uncontrolled rectifiers, Line commutated thyristor based converters, Bidirectional AC to DC voltage
source converters, Issues of line current harmonics, Power factor, Distortion factor of AC to DC
converters, Single phase and three phase inverters, Sinusoidal pulse width modulation.

*Note: The above syllabus is indicative in nature and not exhaustive.