CUSAT DAT 2025 Syllabus: Check MTech syllabus, important topics, and more

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Calculus: Limit, Continuity & differentiability, Mean value Theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite & improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivatives, maxima & minima.

Linear Algebra: Algebra of matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors.

Numerical 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 Simpson’s rules.

Programming with C: Data types, syntax, input-output, preprocessor commands, operatorsatements, functions, arrays, strings, structures, pointers and expressions,control.

Analog and Digital Circuits: Diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs and analog CMOS. Simple diode circuits, clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET amplifiers.Amplifiers: single-and multi-stage, differential and operational, feedback, and power. Frequency response of amplifiers. Simple opampcircuits. Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp configurations.Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL,ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinatorial circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers,decoders, PROMs and PLAs. Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers.Sample and hold circuits, ADCs, DACs. Semiconductor memories. Microprocessor(8085):architecture, programming, memory and I/O interfacing.

Computer Organization and Architecture: Machine 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.

Data Communication and Computer Networks: Communication model, Transmission media, Channel coding, Channel capacity, Modulation, Multiplexing,ISO/OSI stack, LAN 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. Network security – basic concepts of public key and private key cryptography, digital signature, firewalls.

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and 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, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.

Differential equations: First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchy's and Euler's equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor's and Laurent' series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

Transform Theory: Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

Engineering Mechanics: Free body diagrams and equilibrium; trusses and frames; virtual work; kinematics and dynamics of particles and of rigid bodies in plane motion, including impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations; impact.

Strength of Materials: Stress and strain, stress-strain relationship and elastic constants,principal stresses, stress transformation, Mohr's circle for plane stress and plane strain, thin cylinders; Simple bending theory, unsymmetrical bending, shear force and bending moment diagrams; bending and shear stresses; deflection of beams; Thin walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion, combined and direct bending stresses.Torsion of circular shafts; Euler's theory of columns; strain energy methods; thermal stresses.

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics: Properties of fluids, principle of conservation of mass, momentum, energy and corresponding equations, potential flow, applications of momentum and Bernoulli's equation, Viscous flow of incompressible fluids; laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes, head losses in pipes, bends etc., pipe networks. Concept of boundary layer and its growth. Uniform flow, critical flow and gradually varied flow in channels, specific energy concept, hydraulic jump. Forces on immersed bodies, flow measurements in channels, tanks and pipes. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic modeling. Kinematics of flow, velocity diagrams and specific speed of pumps and turbines.

Thermodynamics: Thermodynamic systems Zeroth, First and Second law of thermodynamics - Internal energy, enthalpy - Carnot Cycle - Refrigeration and Air conditioning systems -Petrol and Diesel engines, ignition, fuel, cooling and lubricating systems.

Environmental Science: Natural resources: forest resources, water resources, mineral resources, food resources and energy resources - Concept of an ecosystem - structure and function - energy flow in the ecosystem - ecological succession - food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids - structure and functions of a forest ecosystem and an aquatic eco system. Biodiversity - genetic, species and ecosystem diversity. Air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution, marine pollution, thermal pollution and nuclear hazards - environmental legislations in India. Sustainable development - rain water harvesting, water shed management - Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and holocaust - Population growth and population explosion.

Occupational Health and Safety: Occupational and work related disease - Industrial toxicologythreshold limit values - physical hazards - Biological effects of noise exposure- thermal stress and health effects. Ventilation systems - Standards on ventilation- occupational work capacity-aerobic and anaerobic work- Lighting and the work- Design of lighting installation - Standards on lighting and illuminations. Biological hazards- Recognition, evaluation and control of chemical hazards - Ionizing and non ionizing radiation, Radiation protection.

Safety Management Systems: SHEMS, OHSAS 18001 and OSHA’s PSM –Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) – LOPA methodology, inherently safe considerations- Independent protection layers – Safety integrity level (SIL) assignment, Interpreting LOPA results and making recommendation.

Fire Protection: Fire detection- Heat detectors – Smoke detectors-Flame detectors – Flammable gas detection- Testing of fire detection devices as per relevant Indian standards(ISI) -Principles of Fire Extinguishments - Basic concept of fire fighting with water, carbon dioxide, powders, foams, inert gases halons -First aid fire protection – different types of portable fire extinguishersAutomatic water sprinkler system- Fixed fire fighting systems- Fire alarm system- classification of alarm system as per NBC.

CUSAT DAT syllabus for the Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) and (Geotechnical Engineering) specialisations is the same as that of the GATE 2025 civil engineering syllabus. Candidates appearing for the CUSAT DAT 2025 (civil engineering) can refer to the GATE 2025 syllabus (in brief) below -

Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, and Numerical Methods. 

Structural Engineering: Engineering Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Construction Materials and Management, Concrete Structures, and Steel Structures.

Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering

Water Resources Engineering: Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Irrigation.

Environmental Engineering: Water and Waste Water Quality and Treatment, Air Pollution, and Municipal Solid Wastes.

Transportation Engineering: Transportation Infrastructure, Highway Pavements, and Traffic Engineering.

Geomatics Engineering: Principles of Surveying, Errors and their adjustments, Maps- Scale, Coordinate System, Distance and Angle Measurement, Levelling and Trigonometric Levelling, Traversing and Triangulation Survey, Total Station, Horizontal and Vertical Curves, and Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. 

The CUSAT DAT 2025 syllabus for mechanical engineering (thermal engineering) is the same as that of the GATE 2025 mechanical engineering syllabus. Candidates can refer to the GATE 2025 syllabus below (in brief). 

Engineering Mechanics: Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Probability and Statistics, and Numerical Methods.

Applied Mechanics and Design: Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, and Machine Design.

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences: Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Applications.

Materials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering: Engineering Materials, Casting, Forming, and Joining Processes, Machining and Machine Tool Operations, Metrology and Inspection, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Production Planning and Control, Inventory Control, and Operations Research.

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The CUSAT DAT 2025 exam pattern comprises the marking scheme, exam difficulty level, total number of marks, exam structure, etc. Candidates appearing for the CUSAT Mtech admission exam must know the pattern to prepare well for the test. Check below the CUSAT DAT exam pattern for more details -

• The entrance examination will be conducted online.
• The question paper will consist of multiple-choice questions with a time duration of three hours.
• For each correct answer, three marks will be awarded, and one mark will be deducted for the incorrect answer.

The final selection of the candidates will be based on their performance in the CUSAT DAT and master's degree level, followed by a personal interview.