Established in 1882 at Lahore which is now in Pakistan, the Panjab university campus spreads over 550 acres of vast green land and has 188 affiliated institutions in Punjab and regional centers in Kauni, Muktsar, Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur. The Panjab university offers great academic excellence and a brilliant and bright future for the students. The Panjab University PhD courses are popular at the national level and they annually hold PhD entrance examinations for a number of disciplines.

Structure of the PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering Entrance Exam

The Panjab University PhD Entrance examination will be conducted for two papers out of which Paper I is common for all engineering courses. The Objective type Paper I question will comprise of 50 selected questions from

• Applied Mathematics
• General Engineering
• Research Methodology

Duration – 1 hour. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.

Paper II will have 10 pretty hard descriptive type questions out of which only 5, carrying 10 marks each, need to be answered. 2 hours time will be given for Paper II.

Syllabus for the PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering Entrance Exam

PAPER I – Common to all engineering courses under this University

• Linear Algebra: Systems of linear equations, Matrix algebra, Eigen values and vectors
• Calculus:  Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Green’s, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems, Total derivative, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Maxima and minima, Line, Surface and Volume Integrals
• Set Theory & Algebra:  Relations, Functions, Sets, Groups, Boolean Algebra, Partial Orders, Lattice
• Combinatorics:  Asymptotics, Permutations, Combinations, Summation, generating functions, recurrence relations
• Graph Theory:  Connectivity, Cut vertices & edges, spanning trees, covering, independent sets, Planarity, matching, Isomorphism, Colouring
• Differential equations: Solutions of one dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equation, First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients,  Laplace transforms, Legendre polynomials and Bessel’s functions of the first kind and their properties, power series solutions. Partial Differential Equations Separation of variables method, Laplace equation
• Complex variables: Residue theorem, solution integrals, Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series
• Probability and Statistics: Correlation and regression analysis, Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions, Conditional probability, Random variables
• Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential equations, Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule, numerical solutions of first order differential equation (by Euler’s method and 4th order Runge-Kutta method)
• Transform Theory: Fourier, Z and Laplace transforms

PAPER II

• Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems:  Circuit theorems. One-port and two-port Network Functions, Kirchoff’s laws, mesh and nodal analysis, Error and uncertainty analysis, Statistical analysis of data and curve fitting, Static and dynamic characteristics of Measurement Systems
• Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation: Capacitive, Resistive, Inductive and piezoelectric transducers and signal conditioning, Force, torque, vibration and shock, Measurement of velocity, displacement and acceleration (translational and rotational), Measurement of pressure, temperature and liquid level, flow, Measurement of pH, viscosity and humidity, conductivity
• Digital Electronics:  Minimization of Boolean functions, IC families, TTL, MOS and CMOS, Arithmetic circuits, Combinational logic circuits, Comparators, Schmitt trigger, timers and mono-stable multi-vibrator, Multiplexer, S/H circuit, Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog converters, Sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters, shift registers, Basics of number system, Microcontrollers Microprocessor applications, memory and input-output interfacing
• Signals, Systems and Communications:  Impulse response, transfer function and frequency response of first- and second order systems, Periodic and aperiodic signals, Amplitude shift keying, frequency shift keying and pulse shift keying for digital modulation, Convolution, correlation and characteristics of linear time invariant systems, Pulse transfer function, IIR and FIR filters, Amplitude and frequency modulation and demodulation, Sampling theorem, pulse code modulation, Discrete time system, impulse and frequency response, Frequency and time division multiplexing
• Analog Electronics: Op-Amp based active filters, BJT, JFET and MOSFET, Diode circuits, Characteristics of diode, Transistors at low and high frequencies, Amplifiers, single and ultistage, Operational amplifiers, characteristics and circuit configurations, Feedback amplifiers, Instrumentation amplifier, V-to-I and I-to-V converter, Precision rectifier, Oscillators and signal generators
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements: Serial and parallel communication, Measurements of voltage, current, power, power factor and energy, Extension of instrument ranges, Q-meter and waveform analyzer, Digital voltmeter and multi-meter, Cathode ray oscilloscope, Shielding and grounding, Bridges and potentiometers, measurement of R,L and C. A.C & D.C current probes, Time, phase and frequency measurements
• Control Systems and Process Control: Synchro pair, servo and step motors, Signal flow graphs, Routh and Nyquist criteria, Bode plot, root loci, Time delay systems, State space representation of systems, Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic system components, Fuzzy controllers, On-off, cascade, P, P-I, P-ID, feed forward and derivative controller, Feedback principles, Transient Response, steady-state-errors, Phase and gain margin
• Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation:  Basics of fiber optics, UV, visible and IR spectrometry, Optical sources and detectors, LED, laser, Photo-diode, photo-resistor and their characteristics, Biomedical instruments, EEG, ECG and EMG, X-ray and nuclear radiation measurements, Clinical measurements, Ultrasonic transducers and Ultrasonography, Principles of Computer Assisted Tomography, Mass spectrometry, Interferometers, applications in metrology

Eligibility Criteria

Post graduation qualified candidates in the Instrumentation and Control Engineering discipline or allied subjects can apply as they are eligible. They should be qualified with marks not below 55% and 50% for SC/ST category candidates.

How to Apply?

Either, visit the Panjab University directly, or visit authorized sales counters to receive the form after payment of Rs 1,800/- (for standard category candidates) and Rs 900/- (for SC/ST category students). For postal delivery of the forms, a DD of Rs 1,900/- (for standard category candidates) and Rs 1,000/- (for SC/ST candidates) drawn to favor the “The Registrar, Panjab University, Chandigarh” must be sent tagged with a request. The DD should be payable at SBI, Sector 14, Chandigarh. The request and the DD should be sent to the The Manager, Publication Bureau, Panjab University, Chandigarh – 160014.

How to fill the Form?

Candidates are to make sure there aren’t any errors in the application forms after filling them up completely. Use the information brochure for instructions and tips to fill up the form with no errors. Correct information of the candidates should be furnished. The completed OMR application form should be send along with Admit card, acknowledgement card, two self addressed stamped envelopes, as early as possible before the last date to The Assistant Registrar, CET CELL, Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall (Near Post Office), Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh – 160014.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date for receipt of Application Form – Second week of July, 2012 (with late fee of Rs. 1000/-)

Date of dispatch of Admit Cards - Third week of July, 2012

Date of Test – Fourth week of July, 2012

List of the PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering Entrance Exam Centers

Chandigarh is the only center of examination for this entrance exam.

Contact Address for the PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering Entrance Exam

• Address: Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
• Telephone no: 2534813, 2534814, 2534811
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.puchd.ac.in

Colleges Accepting the PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering Entrance Exam

The qualified candidates will be taken in by the Panjab University itself.

Reference Books for the PhD Instrumentation and Control Engineering Entrance Exam

• Robust Control - The Parametric Approach by S.P Bhattacharya, H. Chapellat, L.H Keel
• Adaptive Control- Stability, Convergence and Robustness by Shankar Shastri and Marc Bodson
• Integration and Automation of Manufacturing Systems by Hugh Jack
• Engineering Analysis by Hugh Jack
• Engineering Implementation by Hugh Jack
• Control Systems – GNU Free documentation
• Design of Fuzzy controllers by Jan Jantzen
• Fuzzy Supervisory Control by Jan Jantzen
• Applied Mathematics by Srinivas N C, Murthy Ramana V
• A History of Vector Analysis by Michael J. Crowe
• An Excursion in Mathematics by M. R. Modak, S.A. Katre and V.V. Acharya
• Calculus by Tom M. Apostol
• An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by I. Niven & H. S. Zuckerman
• Complex Analysis by Lars Ahlfors
• Concepts in Competitive Mathematics by Zachary M Boazman
• Concepts of Modern Mathematics by Ian Stewart
• Instrumenation Measurement And Analysis -B.C.Nakra & K.K.Chaudhry
• Integrated Electronics -Millman & Halkis
• Electric Circuits -Schaum’s Outlines
• Modern Control Engineering- Ogata
• Digital Logic And Computer Design - Morris Mano
• Signals & Systems -Simon Haykins
• Communication Systems - Simon Haykins
• Measurement & Instrumentation Principles
• Digital Signal Processing –Proakis
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics -Erwin Kreyzig Downlod links
• Industrial Instrumentation
• Bipolar Junction Transistor Gate Material

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Study Plan

Only a healthy and confident mind can devise the best strategy to make it through the exams. A PhD entrance level examination is quite competitive, so spending a lot of time going through the references is advised. Coaching centers may be of some help, but ultimately, the success factor will be the candidates’ hard work and knowledge on the topic. A hard working individual can definitely make it to the top with relative ease. Referring questions papers from the post graduate course would help the candidates in the exams more than anything.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Visit the official website www.puchd.ac.in for the results.

Score Validity

The exam scores validity expires after a year.