Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology (SLIET) conducts an entrance test for admission to Mechanical Engineering stream. The test will have questions from topics like mental ability, general knowledge, English language, etc. Topics covered under mechanical engineering diploma also forms part of the exam syllabus.

Topics covered under SLIET Entrance Test (Mechanical Group)

• Physics
• Chemistry
• English language
• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• Basics of Mechanical Engineering
• Mental Aptitude

Syllabus for General Knowledge, Mental Aptitude & English

• General Mental ability
• General Science
• Current Events
• History of India
• Idioms/Phrases
• Indian National Movement
• Indian Politics and Economy
• Usage of Tenses

Syllabus for Mathematics

Algebra

• Arithmetic progression
• Arithmetico-Geometric series
• Binomial theorem
• Geometric progression
• Mathematical Induction
• Permutations and Combinations
• Quadratic equations
• Symmetric Functions of roots

Trigonometry

• Solution of Trigonometric Equations
• Trigonometric Identities
• Addition and Subtraction formulae
• Trigonometric ratios and their relations
• T-ratios of allied angles

Coordinate Geometry

• Angle between two lines
• Concurrency of lines
• Equation of a circle in various forms
• Intersection of a circle with a straight line
• Intersection of two circles
• Locus of a point
• Rectangular Cartesian coordinates
• Section formulae
• Straight line equations

Calculus

• Chain rule
• Definite integral and its application
• Derivative of functions expressed in implicit and parametric forms
• Equation of tangent and normal
• Function, its domain and range
• Inverse trigonometric functions
• Limit, continuity and differentiability of a function
• Logarithmic differentiation
• Maxima & Minima

Syllabus for Chemistry

Chemical families

• Periodic Properties
• Mendeleev’s and Modern periodic tables
• Classification of elements into s, p, d and f blocks
• Periodic properties

Atomic Structure, Bonding and Molecular Structure

• Bohr’s theory
• Brief description of hydrogen spectrum
• Hund’s rule
• Hydrogen bond
• Metallic bond
• Pauli’s exclusion principle
• Quantum numbers
• Uncertainty principle
• Vander Waals forces
• Wave nature of matter De-Broglie’s theory

Atoms, Molecules and Chemical Arithmetic

• Reduction
• Oxidation
• Empirical formulae and molecular formulae
• Balancing of simple chemical equations
• Oxidation number
• Mole concept

Syllabus for Physics

Moment of Inertia

• Moment of Inertia (M.I.) of rigid body
• Kinetic energy
• Kinetic Theory of Gasses
• Radius of gyration
• Relation between torque and M.I
• Theorem of parallel and perpendicular axes

Description of Motion

• Speed and velocity
• Motion in a straight line
• Equation of motion in a straight line
• Uniform circular motion
• Centripetal and centrifugal forces
• Position time graph
• Uniform motion
• Motion in two dimensions
• Projectile motion
• Torque
• Angular momentum
• Conservation of angular momentum

Kinetic Theory of Gases

• Half life and average life for radioactive materials
• Electromagnetic Waves, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
• Gas constant
• Boyle’s and Charles’s laws
• Gas equation
• Kinetic energy of molecules
• Kinetic interpretation of temperature
• Photoelectric effect
• Laws of photoelectric effect
• Nuclear fission and fusions
• Production and properties of electro magnetic waves
• Production of x-rays
• Propagation of radio waves in earth’s atmosphere
• Radio activity laws

Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering

Thermal Engineering

• Clausius and Kelvin-Plank statement of second law
• Elements of heat transfer
• Enthalpy
• Thermodynamic properties
• Entropy
• Heat and work
• Internal energy
• Specific heat
• Thermal and thermodynamic equilibrium
• Zeroth law and first law of thermodynamics

Applied Mechanics, Strength of Material and Machine Design

• Concept of mechanics and applied mechanics
• Laws of forces
• Stress & strain
• Bending Moments and strains

Fluid Mechanics

• Concept of fluid mechanics and hydraulics
• Pascal’s law
• Concept of atmospheric pressure
• Gauge pressure

Manufacturing Engineering & Management

• Introduction and classification of engineering materials
• Mechanical properties of commonly used engineering materials
• Acceptance sampling
• Arc and gas welding processes
• EOQ and ABC analysis
• Inventory control
• Powder metallurgy
• Purpose of heat treatment
• Quality control
• Types of plant layouts

Candidate can refer competitive exam guides to get prepared for topics on general knowledge, mental aptitude & English. Books of high school level can be referred for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections.