Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Semester 3 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 3 — विषयवार कक्षाएँEvery theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.
Engineering Mathematics-IIITechnical CommunicationPython ProgrammingEngineering ThermodynamicsFluid Mechanics and Fluid MachinesMaterials Engineering
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Labs, practicals & project workलैब, प्रैक्टिकल और प्रोजेक्टExperiments / jobs / project work as in the syllabus, with practical file and viva preparation.
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines LabMaterials Testing LabMini Project or Internship Assessment-I
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Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्मA test after every unit and a mid-term in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 3 mock testमॉक टेस्टA full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.
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Semester 3 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षाPrevious papers, important questions and full revision.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
9 subjects · 45 chapters · 214 topics
Engineering Mathematics-III5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Integral Transforms
6 topics+
- Fourier integral theorem
- Fourier transform and inverse transform
- Fourier sine and cosine transforms
- Properties and convolution theorem
- Z-transform of standard sequences and its properties
- Inverse Z-transform and solution of difference equations
02Unit 2: Partial Differential Equations
5 topics+
- Formation of PDE by eliminating constants and functions
- Lagrange's linear equation (Pp + Qq = R)
- Linear PDE of higher order with constant coefficients
- Complementary function and particular integral
- Classification of second-order PDE
03Unit 3: Applications of Partial Differential Equations
5 topics+
- Method of separation of variables
- One-dimensional wave equation
- One-dimensional heat conduction equation
- Two-dimensional Laplace equation
- Solution of PDE by Fourier transform
04Unit 4: Complex Analysis
5 topics+
- Analytic functions and Cauchy-Riemann equations
- Conformal mapping and bilinear transformation
- Cauchy's integral formula
- Laurent series and singularities
- Residue theorem and evaluation of real integrals
05Unit 5: Statistical Techniques
6 topics+
- Moments, skewness and kurtosis
- Correlation and lines of regression
- Curve fitting by the method of least squares
- Binomial, Poisson and normal distributions
- Testing of hypothesis: t-test, chi-square test and F-test
- Statistical quality control charts
Technical Communication5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Fundamentals of Technical Communication
5 topics+
- Meaning, features and importance of technical communication
- Process and levels of communication
- Flow of communication: downward, upward, horizontal and diagonal
- Barriers to communication
- General vs technical communication
02Unit 2: Forms of Business Correspondence
5 topics+
- Business letters: parts and formats (block, modified block)
- Job application and resume
- Memo, notice and circular
- Agenda and minutes of meetings
- E-mail writing
03Unit 3: Technical Reports and Proposals
5 topics+
- Types of reports: informational, analytical, feasibility, progress
- Structure of a formal report: preliminary, main and supplementary parts
- Executive summary
- Technical proposals: types and structure
- Graphics and tables in reports
04Unit 4: Technical Writing Style, Research Papers and Manuals
5 topics+
- Style: clarity, conciseness, objectivity and accuracy
- Use of passive voice and technical vocabulary
- Research paper structure (IMRaD) and abstract
- Referencing and citation styles (IEEE, APA)
- Instruction manuals and technical descriptions
05Unit 5: Oral Presentation and Non-Verbal Communication
5 topics+
- Planning and delivering technical presentations
- Audience analysis and use of visual aids
- Handling questions
- Kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage and chronemics
- Seminars and conferences
Python Programming5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Python Basics, Data Types and Operators
6 topics+
- History and features of Python
- Python interpreter, IDLE and running scripts
- Variables, keywords and identifiers
- Data types: int, float, complex, bool, str
- Operators and precedence
- Input, output and type conversion
02Unit 2: Conditional Statements and Loops
5 topics+
- if, if-else and if-elif-else
- while loop
- for loop with range()
- break, continue and pass
- Loop else clause and nested loops
03Unit 3: Strings and Functions
6 topics+
- String indexing, slicing and methods
- String formatting
- Defining and calling functions
- Default, keyword and variable-length arguments
- Lambda functions and recursion
- Scope of variables
04Unit 4: Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries and Sets
5 topics+
- List operations and methods
- List comprehensions
- Tuples and their immutability
- Dictionaries: keys, values and methods
- Sets and set operations
05Unit 5: File Handling, Exceptions, Modules and Packages
6 topics+
- Opening, reading and writing files
- File modes and the with statement
- Exceptions: try, except, else, finally
- Raising exceptions
- Modules, packages and the standard library
- Introduction to NumPy and Matplotlib
Engineering Thermodynamics5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Basic Concepts and Zeroth Law
5 topics+
- System, surroundings and control volume
- Properties, state, process and cycle
- Quasi-static process
- Work and heat transfer
- Zeroth law and temperature scales
02Unit 2: First Law of Thermodynamics
5 topics+
- First law for a cycle and a process
- Internal energy and enthalpy
- Specific heats and ideal gas processes
- Steady flow energy equation: nozzle, turbine, compressor, throttling
- PMM-1
03Unit 3: Second Law and Entropy
5 topics+
- Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements
- Heat engine, refrigerator and heat pump
- Carnot cycle and Carnot theorem
- Clausius inequality and entropy
- Entropy change of ideal gases and liquids
04Unit 4: Availability and Pure Substances
5 topics+
- Available and unavailable energy
- Irreversibility
- Phase change of pure substance, triple and critical points
- Steam tables and Mollier chart
- Dryness fraction and its measurement
05Unit 5: Gas Power Cycles
5 topics+
- Air standard assumptions
- Otto cycle
- Diesel and Dual cycles
- Brayton cycle
- Comparison of cycles
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Fluid Properties and Statics
5 topics+
- Viscosity and Newton's law
- Surface tension and compressibility
- Pressure measurement: manometers
- Hydrostatic forces on surfaces
- Buoyancy and stability
02Unit 2: Fluid Kinematics and Dynamics
5 topics+
- Types of flow and continuity
- Stream function, velocity potential and flow net
- Euler and Bernoulli equations
- Flow measurement
- Momentum equation
03Unit 3: Viscous Flow and Boundary Layer
5 topics+
- Laminar flow in pipes and between plates
- Turbulent flow and pipe losses
- Boundary layer thickness
- Boundary layer separation
- Drag and lift
04Unit 4: Dimensional Analysis and Turbines
5 topics+
- Buckingham pi theorem and model laws
- Impact of jets on plates and vanes
- Pelton wheel
- Francis and Kaplan turbines
- Specific speed and characteristics
05Unit 5: Pumps
4 topics+
- Centrifugal pump: heads and efficiencies
- Multistage pumps and specific speed
- Cavitation and NPSH
- Reciprocating pump: slip and air vessels
Materials Engineering5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Unit 1: Crystal Structure and Imperfections
5 topics+
- Unit cell and lattice
- BCC, FCC and HCP structures
- Coordination number and atomic packing factor
- Miller indices
- Point, line and surface defects
02Unit 2: Mechanical Properties and Testing
5 topics+
- Tensile test and stress-strain curves
- Engineering and true stress-strain
- Hardness tests: Brinell, Rockwell, Vickers
- Impact, fatigue and creep
- Strengthening mechanisms
03Unit 3: Phase Diagrams
5 topics+
- Gibbs phase rule
- Lever rule
- Isomorphous and eutectic systems
- Iron-carbon diagram and invariant reactions
- Microstructures of steels and cast irons
04Unit 4: Heat Treatment
5 topics+
- TTT and CCT diagrams
- Annealing and normalizing
- Hardening and tempering
- Martensite
- Case hardening: carburizing, nitriding
05Unit 5: Engineering Materials
5 topics+
- Plain carbon and alloy steels
- Stainless and tool steels
- Cast irons
- Non-ferrous alloys: aluminium and copper
- Ceramics, polymers and composites
Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines Lab5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Hydrostatics and Fluid Properties
4 topics+
- Metacentric height of a floating vessel (ship model)
- Centre of pressure on a plane surface
- Viscosity using Redwood viscometer
- Pressure measurement with manometers
02Flow Measurement
5 topics+
- Verification of Bernoulli's theorem
- Coefficient of discharge of venturimeter
- Coefficient of discharge of orificemeter
- Calibration of rectangular and V-notch
- Hydraulic coefficients of an orifice (Cc, Cv, Cd)
03Flow Through Pipes
4 topics+
- Reynolds experiment - laminar, transition and turbulent flow
- Friction factor of pipes (Darcy-Weisbach)
- Minor losses - sudden expansion, contraction, bends
- Impact of jet on flat and curved vanes
04Hydraulic Turbines
4 topics+
- Performance test on Pelton wheel
- Performance test on Francis turbine
- Performance test on Kaplan turbine
- Main and operating characteristic curves
05Pumps
4 topics+
- Characteristics of a centrifugal pump
- Performance of a reciprocating pump
- Gear pump / hydraulic ram demonstration
- Cavitation and priming
Materials Testing Lab5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Tension and Compression Tests
4 topics+
- Tensile test on mild steel using UTM
- Yield point, ultimate strength, percentage elongation and reduction in area
- Compression test on cast iron and wood
- Double shear test
02Hardness Tests
4 topics+
- Brinell hardness test
- Rockwell hardness test (B and C scales)
- Vickers hardness test
- Comparison of hardness of different metals
03Impact and Fatigue Tests
4 topics+
- Izod impact test
- Charpy impact test
- Fatigue test on rotating beam machine
- S-N curve and endurance limit
04Torsion and Spring Tests
4 topics+
- Torsion test on mild steel rod
- Modulus of rigidity from torque-twist graph
- Stiffness of a close-coiled helical spring
- Deflection test on a beam
05Metallography and Heat Treatment
4 topics+
- Specimen preparation - cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, etching
- Microstructure of mild steel, medium carbon steel and cast iron
- Annealing, normalising, hardening and tempering
- Jominy end-quench hardenability test
Mini Project or Internship Assessment-I5 chapters · 6 Months
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01Topic or Internship Selection
3 topics+
- Identifying an interest area and a guide / industry mentor
- Choosing a feasible mini project topic or internship organisation
- Getting departmental approval
02Synopsis and Planning
4 topics+
- Problem statement and objectives
- Literature / product survey
- Methodology, tools and resources
- Timeline (Gantt chart) and expected outcomes
03Execution of Work / Training
4 topics+
- Carrying out design, coding, fabrication, survey or site work
- Daily diary / log book
- Weekly review with guide or mentor
- Testing, observations and results
04Report Writing
4 topics+
- Report format as per university guidelines
- Certificate, acknowledgement, abstract and contents
- Chapters: introduction, work done, results, conclusion
- References and plagiarism check
05Presentation and Viva
4 topics+
- Preparing a 10 - 15 minute presentation
- Demonstration of model / software / photographs
- Answering viva questions
- Final assessment by the departmental committee
About this course
You will be able to
- Complete Engineering Mathematics-III syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Technical Communication syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Python Programming syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Engineering Thermodynamics syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Materials Engineering syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines Lab syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Materials Testing Lab syllabus with regular tests
Who it is for
- B.Tech second-year students (Semester 3) of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics & Communication Engineering under AKTU
- Students who need step-by-step practice of transforms, PDE and statistics numericals
- Lateral-entry diploma holders who need extra support in engineering mathematics
What you need
- Engineering Mathematics-I and II
- Scientific calculator and statistical tables
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
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Questions
Which syllabus is followed?
The current AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus of Engineering Mathematics-III (Semester 3, core branches). If your university or college follows a different syllabus, the centre teaches from your own university syllabus.
Is statistics included?
Yes. Unit 5 covers statistical techniques with practice on tables and real data sets.
Do lateral-entry students get help?
Yes. Needed topics of Mathematics-I and II are revised briefly before the related units.
Will this help with my project report?
Yes. Report structure, abstracts and referencing taught here are used directly for mini project and final project reports.
Is grammar taught?
Common grammar and usage errors in technical writing are corrected through regular writing tasks.
Do I need to know C first?
It helps, but Python is taught from the basics, so beginners can join.
Is coding practice given?
Yes. Every unit includes coding exercises on a computer alongside preparation for the theory paper.
Which syllabus does the Engineering Thermodynamics course follow?
It follows the AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow) B.Tech syllabus for Engineering Thermodynamics. If your own university's syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.
