Analysis of GATE 2004 conducted by IIT Delhi for GATE 2012

Dear All, First let me say thanks to Praveen(Our Student in IES,Bangalore) who shared this with us. Analysis of GATE 2004 conducted by IIT Delhi in Electronics and Communications Branch Following is the subject level analysis. Communications 23 marks ie., 15.33% of weight-age -> We can expect 12 to 13 marks in GATE 2012 Control Systems 21 marks ie., 14% -> We can expect 10 to 11 marks Electronic Devices 20 marks ie., 13.33% -> We can expect around 10 marks from this subject Signals&Systems 16 marks ie., 10.66 % -> 8 marks Network Analysis 15 marks ie., 10% -> 7 to 8 marks Analog Electronics 15 marks ie., 9.33% -> 7 to 8 marks Digital Electronics 14 marks ie., 10% -> 7 to 8 marks Electromagnetic Theory 14 marks ie., 9.33% -> 6 to 7 marks Microprocessors 8 marks ie., 5.33% -> 4 marks from this subject. We can draw handful conclusions from this. 1. They concentrate more on Communications, Controls, Devices which we should not leave at any cost. 2. Difficulty level also will be high in Communications, Analog and EDC. 3. We may get linked questions in EDC, Communications and Analog. 4. Those who are targeting IITs/IISc should concentrate equally on EMTheory. All of you gear up your preparation NOW. For regular updates from us join in here by clicking on the links Groups /Facebook or Google+ You can find discussion on this topic here. http://bit.ly/gate_2012 Thanks, Rao.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

How to prepare for ECIL Interview by ECIL working Engineer

Dear Aspirants, This information has been shared by Ashok, presently working ECIL, Hyderabad. Thanking him for his feel of sharing to his juniors. They alone live who live for others. He live longer. This post is purely for ECE/EEE/IN department's aspirants. Hope its useful for all ECIL aspirants from IES,Bangalore. Become a member in our groups here to get regular updates. Google Groups: https://groups.google.com/group/onlineies Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ies.bangalore SMS Channels:http://labs.google.co.in/smschannels/subscribe/IES_Bangalore Coming to point of interest, ECIL interview panel may contain 7 to 8 members. Unfortunately we may get even DGM cadre guys also in panel. They may take interview for 30mins to 40mins. Interview is of pure technical. Before entering into the interview, aspirant is advised to go through history of ECIL. About their major projects. Eg., 1. They designed 32meter antenna in Bangalore which is Biggest in India for Chandrayan. 2. For Light Combat Aircraft, TEJAS they designed Stabilization unit. 3. Complete Security system for Common Wealth Games handled by ECIL 4. Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) 5. Almost all Nuclear plant's control panels

6. Security systems for all Govt., Organizations 7. Sub-systems for all most all Defence related like LAKSHYA aircraft, BRAHMOS, AKASH etc., This information is important when they ask "Why do you want to come to ECIL specifically". Answer for this may be like, ECIL is developing Indigenousness technology which is backbone for technology, and from job point of view, its a research oriented job. This answer may be very suitable for working guys. Working guys may be asked about their work in depth, if they are working in Hardware/Electronics related. Guys with working exp of Software may not get queries much about their work. Working exp of Microwave will definitely fetch to aspirants. They should be of-course prepared for Microwave related questions Coming to technical side, according to our Ashok, They will ask first from Frequencies. Band of frequencies in Communications like L-band, C-band, S-band like that. They may ask about what is the range of Radio frequencies/Audio frequencies etc., Next level will go to Operational Amplifiers, then Control Systems the Microprocessors. Questions may be expected from what is Line regulation? or What is Load regulation? or What is Zener drop down? What is Unipolar and what is Bipolar? Cut off frequencies of BJT/FET? Advantages of using FET with high frequencies? etc., Electrical Guys along with previous topics may expect more questions from Power Electronics and Drives. Instrumentation guys can expect questions from Transducers like how to measure temp., etc., Freshers should go through throughly about their B.tech/B.E. project. They may ask you to explain about the project with black board also. If they really did the project (sorry to say this... as present day projects are like that....) they can carry their project report with them to panel. Else donot carry but explain in your own words. For Electrical and Instrumentation guys, we may have to give counter attack few times if they ask more about communications. We can say that communications is not part of our curricula. For all suggestion is, If you really know then only tell them you know. Eg., everybody know MATLAB. But if you are not confident enough don't tell them that you are confident in that. Hope its useful. Discussions on these happen here. Aspirants are requested to update our forum in the following link after their interview. http://www.onlineies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=317 Thanks, IES,Bangalore. Coaching center with different Mind-set.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

How to prepare for Engineering Services Interview.

Dear All, Here are the tips for Engg.Services Interview by Posubabu Alli, Present working IES officer in Indian Railways. Thanks, Rao, Director, IES,Bangalore.

Engineering services Interview Unlike CSE interview, ESE interview is quite simple and can be lead by the candidate to the right direction, if properly prepared. Board consists of four members. Chairman and 3 members. Chairman of the board is from UPSC. Usually UPSC members head the interview boards. If there are multiple boards for a stream, there may be chances of disparities anoy multiple boards. Because marks pattern of one board differs from the other. In such case scaling should be done (But, I dont know whether it happens or not). Multiple boards for one stream is usual in civil engineering because no. of candidates are more. Normally, one board interviews each candidate for twenty minutes at an average 6 to 7 candidates are interviewed by a board in one session )i.e., either forenoon or afternoon session)

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Normally chairman of the board starts the interview with questions related to bio data like name, village, state, ongoing events in state etc. Deep knowledge in current affairs is not expected in this interview. Fair amount of knowledge regarding current events is sufficient. Reading news paper and magazines like India Today and Front line is sufficient you can simply skip political news in magazines and news papers concentrate on technological issues. Especially science and Tech. Colum in Thursday Hindu newspaper is very much useful. The question corner in this edition is very quite useful. Old questions can be had from the book. The Hindu speaks on scientific facts. You must project you self curious in knowing principles of operations of daily using gadgets etc. In this area some previous questions asked were Principle of working of bowling machine (incidentally this candidate written hobby as cricket in application) Working of spark plug in scooter Working of Xerox machine Working of air conditioner So, the questions are more based on applications rather than theory. We can expect questions an Working of LCD, LED TV Internet telephony, IPTV 3 G technology, wireless communication Bluetooth, wifi etc. Orgonic engines Indian space and Defence programs. Climate change adaptation etc. one must go deep into science and Technology topics. Science technology books of various publishers meant for CSE mains will be useful (like spectrum series, wizard series etc) At least 20 to 30% of interview will be on present job / studies. The candidate should convincingly tell why he/she is willing to join Engg. services. There is every possibility that interviewers counter your arguments interms of pay, nature of job etc. please, keep in mind that the pay package in engg. services is less than that of PSUs. But, you can talk about rapid promotions etc. Responsibility is no doubt high in engg. services. Job nature is less technical and more administrative. One should hare good interpersonal skills to get the job dare by subordinates. Such quality has to be displayed during interview while you communicate.Dont show case your present career / job as bad one. You speak about relative advantages in engg. services. Be clean and true to yourself, regarding why you would like to join engg. services. Brush up basic theoretical principles. There are no questions seeking you to analyze technically too much (usually done in BARC interviews). Here, also concentrate more on applications. For eg:-what kind of motor is used in a mixer / grinder and why? Have some idea regarding the sectors to which your engg. stream relates. For example electrical engineers should know about per capita electrical energy consumption, proportion of varies kinds of electrical energy sources, national grids, HVDC links etc. similarly, civil engineers may be asked an interlinking of rivers, urban planning etc. Subject experts will be coming from varied fields. Depending on their fields their questions vary. One or two professors or vice chancellors will be there. You have to ensure that their questions should not be missed because; their questions will be in general nature. The questions by other experts are some times related to their field only for ex: if question like which kind of motor is used in Delhi metro trains? are asked, it is .. beyond some doubt about correctness. The simplest solution to get rid of interview troubles is performing better in written exam. Having performed better in written, candidates confidence will be at peak and there by chances of getting good interview scores and hence getting top rank will be enhanced Wising you good luck Posu Babu Alli, IRSEE Divisional Electrical Engineer South central Railway

Thanks, IES,Bangalore.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

How to prepare for GATE with CSE Stream by IISc Post Gradute
The following doc is also shared by Chran tej who pursued his Masters from IISc,Bangalore. Thanks to Chran who worked for us.
SNo Subject Text-Book Book for Each topic Marks in GATE

Discreate Mathematics

1. Discrete Mathematics for computer science-MOTT & KANDEL ABRAHAM 1. Discrete Mathematics for computer science-MOTT & KANDEL ABRAHAM 2. Discrete Mathematicsseymour lipschutz, marc lipson (schaum's series) 1. Discrete Mathematics and its application- Kenneth H. Rosen 2. Discrete Mathematics for computer science-MOTT & KANDEL ABRAHAM 1. Discrete Mathematics and its application- Kenneth H. Rosen

Mathematical

Logic: Propositional Logic; First Order Logic. Permutations; Combinations; Counting; Summation; generating functions; recurrence relations; asymptotics.

10-12

Combinatorics:

Graph

Theory: Connectivity; spanning trees; Cut vertices & edges; covering; matching; independent sets; Colouring; Planarity; Isomorphism. Theory & Algebra: Sets; Relations; Functions; Groups; Partial Orders; Lattice; Boolean Algebra. Conditional Probability; Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation; Random Variables; Distributions; uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson, Binomial. 6-8

Set

General Mathematics

1. Probabilty by Schaumseries 2. Probabulity by Gupta and kapoor

Probability:

1. Numerical methodsRajaraman 2. Numerical methods-Sastry

Numerical

1. Calculus-Differential calculus by shanti narayan 1. 2. Integral calculus by Shanti narayan

Methods: LU decomposition for systems of linear equations; numerical solutions of non-linear algebraic equations by Secant, Bisection and Newton-Raphson Methods; Numerical integration by trapezoidal and Simpsons rules. Calculus: Limit, Continuity & differentiability, Mean value Theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite & improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivatives, maxima & minima.
ER-model,

DBMS

1. Fundamentals of Database Systems Elmasri & Navathe 2. Database Management System Raghu ramakrishtnan 1. Database Systems: The Complete Book- Hector Garcia-Molina, Jeff Ullman, and Jennifer Widom 2. Fundamentals of Database Systems Elmasri & Navathe 1. Database Management System Raghu ramakrishtnan 2. Fundamentals of DatabaseKORTH

Relational model (relational algebra, tuple calculus)

10

Database

design (integrity constraints, normal forms) and concurrency control.

Transactions

Query

languages (SQL)

1. DBMS-CJ Date 2. Database Management System Raghu ramakrishtnan 3. Fundamentals of DatabaseKORTH 4 C Language 1. Programming Language Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie 2. Exploring C - Yashwant Kanitkar 5 Algorithm analysis 1. Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms - Sartaj Sahni Ellis Horowitz 2. Introduction to Algorithms Thomas H. Cormen, E. Leiserson 3. Data Structures and Algorithms - Alfred V. Aho, John E. Hopcroft, Jeffrey D. Ullman

File

structures (sequential files, indexing, B and B+ trees)

Programming

in C,

3-4

Functions

Algorithms:

Analysis, Asymptotic notation, Notions of space and time complexity, Worst and average case analysis; Greedy approach, Dynamic programming, Divide-and-conquer; and graph traversals, Connected components, Spanning trees, Shortest paths; Sorting, Searching. Parameter 15-20 passing, Scope, Binding; data types, Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Binary search trees, Binary heaps. of Computation: 8-10 Regular languages and finite automata, Context free languages and Push-

Design:

Tree

Hashing,

Data structures

1. Data Structures andAlgorithm Analysis in C - Mark Allen Weiss 2. Data Structures and Algorithms - Alfred V. Aho, John E. Hopcroft, Jeffrey D. Ullman

Recursion,

Abstract

Theory of Computation

1. Introduction to Automata theory, Languages and Computation john E Hopcroft, Jeffrey D

Theory

Ullman 2. Introduction to the theory of computation Michael sipser 7 Language Processor or Compiler Design 1. Compilers principles, Techniques, & ToolsAlfred V Aho, Monica S. Lam, Ravi Sethi, Jeffrey D. Ullman 2. Basics of Compiler DesignTorben Mogensen 8 Operating System 1. Operating System Concepts Abraham Silberschatz, peter baer Galvin 2. Operating system design and implimentation tanenbaum 3. PERATING SYSTEMS William Stallings 9 Computer Organization and Architecture 1. Computer Organization Carl Hamacher 2. Computer Organization and Design David A. Patterson 3. Computer Architecture and Organization - John P. Hayes 10 Computer Network 1. Computer network Tenenbaum 2. Computer Networking(TopDown Approach) - Kruse ross 3. Data and computer communications- William stallings

down automata, Recursively enumerable sets and Turing machines, Undecidability; NPcompleteness.
Lexical

analysis, Parsing, Syntax directed translation, Runtime environments, Intermediate and target code generation, Basics of code optimization. Threads, Interprocess communication, Concurrency, Synchronization, Deadlock, CPU scheduling, Memory management and virtual memory, File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security. instructions and addressing modes, ALU and data-path, CPU control design, Memory interface, I/O interface (Interrupt and DMA mode), Instruction pipelining, Cache and main memory, Secondary storage.

4-6

Processes,

8-10

Machine

6-8

ISO/OSI

stack, LAN 8-10 technologies (Ethernet, Token ring), Flow and error control techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control, TCP/UDP and sockets, IP(v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http);

Basic concepts of hubs, switches, gateways, and routers. functions, 4-6 Minimization, Design and synthesis of combinational and 2. Digital Principles- ROGER sequential circuits; L. TOKHEIM, Number representation M.S.(schaum's series) and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating 3. Digital logic and computer point). design - MORRISMANO Note: Preference of text books according to the order which are given for individual subject. 11 Digital Logic 1. Fundamentals of logic design CHARLES ROTH
Logic

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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Guidelines for M.tech/M.E. admissions for CSE/IT Branch by IISc,bangalore post graduate.

The following analysis is given by post graduate from Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Thanks to Charan who shared this information in our discussion forum. In his words, Am pretty impressed by the way of running your institute (Got feedback from our batch mates in IISc here), and your committment in sharing your expierience (Nobody in India is doing this). So, I too would like to be a member in IES, and share something from my side. These are just suggestive / advisory only. People have to contact with the colleges in taking final decision. Suggested order of preferences:

1. Software Engineering & Programming 2. Computer Science and Engineering 3. Network & Internet Engineering or Distributed Computing Systems 4. Information Technology 5. Multimedia 6. Embedded systems Here is my suggestion for Institutes in order of preference: 1. IISc, Bangalore 2. IIT, Bombay / Kanpur / Madras / Delhi / Kharagpur / Roorkee / Gowhati 3. Kanwal Rekhi School of information Tehnology, IIT, Bombay ( For both CSE and IT) 4. IIIT, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune, Gwalior 5. NITs : Warangal / Suratkal / Tirichy / Calicut etc.. 6. Anna university, Chennai 7. Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta 8. BITS, Pilani, Mesra, Ranchi a. M.Tech in Computer Engineering b. M.Tech in Software Engineering 9. University of Hyderabad 10. Jadavpur University, Calcutta a. M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering 11. SJCE a. M.Tech in Network & Internet Engineering b. M.Tech in Computer Engineering c. M.Tech in Software Engineering 12. Pondicheerry Engineering College a. M.Tech. Specialisation: Distributed Computing Systems 13. BMSE, Bangalore: M.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering 14. Other University Colleges

Selection Criteria: For Computer Science, the selection is, generally based on GATE score. However, some IITs, NITs and other university colleges may conduct a written test / Interview for selection into M.Techs. In such a case, the GATE score is given 70% weightage and remaining 30% weightage is for the written test / Interview. The exact procedure will be known by referring to the information brochure issued by the colleges for admission into M.Tech. The selection criteria may vary from year to year and from college to college. * In IISc Bangalore, IIT Madras, Kharagpur, Roorkee, the selection is based on GATE score. However in other colleges apart from GATE score, a written test or interview is being conducted for selection into M.Tech. If a student possess excellent rank in the GATE, then direct admission will also be given without any interview. * In IIIT,Hyderabad the admission is based on written test and interview. * For Central University, Hyderabad, selection is based on written test and interview.

* If GATE rank is within top 300, there is a chance of getting into IITs. * If the rank is more than 300, the students can try for those IITs where there is written test or interview for selection and also apply for NITs and other colleges depending on the merit level.. Non Stipend M.Tech: Most of the IITs, NITs & other colleges have certain seats reserved in the Nonstipend category. Here, the UGC scholarship will not be given. All the expenses shall be borne by the students only. Those students who are economically sound and desperate to join IITs, can apply . Students, even with low GATE score can get good specializations. MS Programme:

Offered by most of the IITs and IISc. The MS course is equivalent to M.Tech. It involves research work and takes about 21/2 to 3yrs to complete the course. Very few seats are available in the IITs. Admissions are given twice in a year (in June & Nov. months). Admission are based on GATE score + Degree marks + interview. Candidates with reasonably good GATE score and good academic record (> 70% marks) have chances of getting admission. UGC scholarship will be given throughout the program. Students who cant get MTech admission in IITs, generally try for MS Course in IITs. Special attention for SC/ST students : I strongly suggest you to apply for premier institutes like IITs irrespective of your percentiles. Luck may favor you. Special attention for Girls: Certain universities have girls reservation, eg. Andhra Pradesh. Hence even at lower percentiles compared to boys, girls have fair chances. Special note for Second Class students: If you see the rules & regulations of various premier Institutes, 1stclass in Engineering is the pre-requisite. If you apply online, your application will be rejected. Hence I suggest you to apply manually with a request letter stating your present strengths substantiating with GATE Score and your desire to do M.Tech in the respective IIT. Request them to give you a chance so that you can prove yourself. Most of the professors would like to encourage the students who are seriously interested, inspite of the above ve point, if the GATE score is good and the student has a burning desire to join the desired specialization in the desired IIT. They may consider your application with sympathy and may give you a chance after a personnel Interview. some of our old students with second class in their graduation got admission on similar grounds. Be bold and be positive. Definitely, you can reach your goal. Note: Those who have got relatively low scores in the GATE, are strongly advised to apply for more number of colleges (not less than 10) so that they can get admission in at least one college in the desired specialization. 2. The students shall be in-touch with the daily English newspapers ( The Hindu, The Indian Express, The Times of India etc.) and Employment News for the M.Tech notifications by various colleges.
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The students may also contact their seniors/friends studying in various colleges for their suggestions and latest information about the colleges.
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Thanks again to Charan, Rao, Director, IES,Bangalore.