The question paper of TANCET M.E/M.Tech programs includes three main sections. Part I and Part II are common for all B.E/B.Tech graduates. Part III is unique for each stream and candidate should select the same according to their specialization. In this article, the detailed syllabus is given for TANCET exam conducted to admit students for M.E/M.Tech program in ECE.

Part I

Engineering Mathematics

• Applied Probability
• Calculus and Differential Equations
• Determinants and Matrices
• Functions of Complex Variables and Complex Integration
• Numerical Methods
• Transforms: Laplace Transform – Inverse transforms
• Vector Calculus

PART – II

Basic Engineering and Sciences

• Applied Mechanics
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computers
• Electrical Engineering
• Material Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Physics

Part III

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Circuit Analysis

• DC Circuit analysis
• Sinusoidal steady state analysis
• Thevenin’s and Norton’s equivalent circuits
• Transient and resonance in RLC circuits

Electronic Devices

• Diodes
• Bipolar Junction Transistors

Electronic Circuits

• Feed back amplifiers
• Large signal amplifiers
• Oscillators
• Power supplies
• Pulse shaping circuits
• Small signal amplifiers using BJT and FET devices

Digital Electronics

• Combinational circuits
• Logic gates
• Sequential circuits

Linear Integrated Circuits

• A/D and D/A converters
• Operational amplifiers and its applications
• PLL
• Voltage regulators

Measurements and Instrumentation

• Digital Instruments
• Display and Recording systems
• Transducers

Microprocessor and its applications:

• Microprocessors-8085 and 8086 architectures and interfaces
• Micro-controller and applications

Electromagnetic Fields

• Time varying Electric and Magnetic fields
• Static Electric and Magnetic fields
• Maxwell equations

EM waves and waveguides

• Rectangular and cylindrical waveguides
• Guided waves

Transmission Lines and Networks

• Impedance matching
• Transmission line equations
• Filters

Antennas and Propagation

• Arrays
• Propagation of radio waves
• Aperture antennas

Communication Theory and Systems

• Amplitude Modulation, Frequency Modulation and Pulse Modulation
• Multiplexing
• PCM, DM, ADM
• Sampling and Quantization

Microwave Engineering

• Microwave measurements
• Microwave tubes
• Passive components
• Semiconductor devices

Digital Communication

• Band pass signaling
• Base band signaling
• Error control coding
• Spread spectrum techniques

Computer Communication Networks

• Data link protocols
• Definition of layers
• End-End protocols
• Message routing technologies
• Network interconnection

Optical Communication

• Optical Fibers
• Optical transmitters and receivers

Signals and Systems

• Continuous time signals and systems
• Fourier Transform
• Discrete time signals and systems-DTFT, DFT, Z-Transform
• Laplace transform

Digital Signal Processing

• IIR and FIR filters
• Quantization effects
• Realization and implementation

Control Systems

• Transfer function
• Time and frequency response analysis
• Stability analysis
• State variable analysis

Syllabus for TANCET M.E/M.Tech exam in ECE is based on the topics covered under B.E/B.Tech ECE. Total time allotted for the completion of the test is 2 hours. Regular practice of previous questions is much necessary to complete the test with in the stipulated time frame.