The Pondichery Centralized Admission Committee Joint Entrance Test for B. Tech (CENTAC JET B Tech) is an entrance exam conducted by the government of Pondichery for admitting candidates for engineering courses in the engineering colleges under the Government and private management. The exam is normally held in the month of June in different centers in Pondicherry.

Structure of CENTAC JET B Tech

The examination will be based on the 10+2 level. The questions will be from

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

Objective type questions will only be asked. Answering incorrectly will lead to lose of marks as there is negative marking.

Syllabus for CENTAC JET B Tech

Mathematics

• Sets
• Arithmetico-Geometric Series
• Complex number
• Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorems.
• Heights and Distances
• Applications for approximations
• Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions
• Binomial Theorem and its Applications
• Integration using trigonometric identities
• Calculation of Mean median and mode of grouped and ungrouped data
• Family of Circles
• Combination
• Conic Sections
• Differential Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Binomial and Poisson distributions
• Evaluation of determinants
• Exponential and Logarithmic series
• Fundamental integrals
• Integral as limit of a sum
• Integral Calculus
• Matrices and Determinants
• Maxima and minima of functions
• Measures of Central Tendency and Dispersion
• Permutations and Combinations
• Polynomials
• Probability
• Quadratic equations – application to practical problems
• Quadratic equations in real and complex number system and their solutions
• Radius and centre equation of a circle
• Recall of Cartesian system of rectangular co-ordinates in a plane distance
• Relation between roots and co-efficients nature
• Sequences and Series
• Sets and their Representations
• Speed and velocity
• Sphere
• Statics
• Tangency
• The straight line and pair of straight lines
• Three Dimensional Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Two dimensional Geometry
• Vector Algebra
• Motion under gravity
• Laws of motion Projectile

Physics

• Units And Measurement
• Description Of Motion In One Dimension
• Description Of Motion In Two And Three Dimensions
• Laws Of Motion
• Work, Energy And Power
• Rotational Motion And Moment Of Inertia
• Gravitation
• Solids And Fluids
• Oscillations
• Waves
• Heat And Thermodynamics
• Transference Of Heat
• Electrostatics
• Current Electricity
• Thermal And Chemical Effects Of Currents
• Magnetic Effects Of Currents
• Magnetostatics
• Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Currents
• Ray Optics
• Wave Optics
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Electron And Photons
• Atoms, Molecules And Nuclei
• Solids And Semi-Conductors Devices

Chemistry

• Some Basic concepts
• States of Matter
• Atomic Structure
• Solutions
• Chemical Energetics and Thermodynamics
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry
• Rates of Chemical Reactions and Chemical Kinetics
• Surface Chemistry
• Chemical Families – Periodic Properties
• Chemistry of Non-metals – I
• Chemistry of Non-Metals – II
• Heavy Metals
• Chemistry of Representative Elements
• Alkali metals
• Alkaline earth metals
• Boron family
• Carbon family
• Nitrogen family
• Oxygen family
• Halogen family
• Noble gases and Hydrogen
• Transition Metals including Lanthanides
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Some Basic Principles
• Classification of Organic Compounds
• Hydrocarbons
• Organic Compounds Containing Halogens
• Organic compounds containing Oxygen
• Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
• Synthetic and Natural Polymers
• Bio Molecules and Biological Processes
• Chemistry in Action
• Environmental Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria for CENTAC JET B Tech

Qualifications needed for the exam are:

• 10+2 with minimum 50% marks.
• Studied physics, chemistry and maths in 10+2.
• Must have minimum 50 marks in each subjects
• Minimum Age limit should be 17 years

How to apply for CENTAC JET B Tech?

Candidates can submit both online forms and the offline forms. Off line forms can be brought from the Pondicherry Engineering College Co-operative Credit Society (Office located in the Administrative Block, PEC) or from the listed post offices in Pondicherry.

How to fill the form for CENTAC JET B Tech?

Fill the form carefully and don’t make any error. Most of the instructions will be given in the Information Bulletin. You can use a ballpoint pen to fill up the form as mentioned in the instruction.  Information given should be correct otherwise entrance committee can reject your request for taking the exam.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Form available from: In last Week of April, 2012
• Last Date for Submitting the Application form: Fourth Week of June, 2012
• Date of Entrance Exam: In the Month of July, 2012

List of CENTAC JET B Tech centers

The Pondichery Centralized Admission Committee Joint Entrance Test for B. Tech (CENTAC JET B Tech) examination is conducted in four centers:

• Yanam
• Puducherry
• Mahe
• Karikal

Contact Address for the CENTAC JET B Tech

The contact address for Pondichery Centralized Admission Committee Joint Entrance Test for B. Tech (CENTAC JET B Tech) is:

• Address: Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Pondichery Engineering College Campus, Puducherry - 605014
• Tel: (0413)2655281 to 2655287 (Ext. 342 / 343),
• Fax: (0413)2655571
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.centacprof.net.in/latest.html

Colleges Accepting the CENTAC JET B Tech score

Colleges accepting the Pondichery Centralized Admission Committee Joint Entrance Test for B. Tech (CENTAC JET B Tech) are:

• Pondicherry Engineering College (PEC)
• Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Karaikal
• Achariya College of Engineering Technology
• Alpha College of Engineering and Technology
• Bharathiyar College of Engineering and Technology, Karaikal
• Christ College of Engineering and Technology
• Dr.S.J.S. Paul Memorial College of Engineering and Technology
• Manakula Vinayagar Institute of Technology
• Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering and Technology
• Regency Institute of Technology,Yanam
• RVS College of Engineering and Technology,Karaikal
• Sri Ganesh College of Engineering and Technology
• Sri Manakula Vinayagar College of Engineering

Reference Books for CENTAC JET B Tech

The reference books which can be used for this exam are listed below:

• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II
• Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Physical Chemistry by P.W. Atkins
• Maths XI & XII by R.S. Agarwal
• Plane Trigonometry Part I and Co-ordinate Geometry by S.L.Loney
• Higher Algebra by Hall & Knight
• Co-ordinate Geometry by Dr. Gorakh Prasad
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child
• Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman

Coaching Centers for CENTAC JET B Tech

The coaching centers which offer training for this exam are:

• Vision academy of competitions Pvt. ltd
• Tandem
• Takshila institute
• Sree Krishna entrance coaching center
• Shiva coaching center
• Sahil study circle
• Sagar coaching center
• Prof. P. C Thomas Classes
• Physics techniques
• Online coaching center
• Oasis education services
• National institute for cellular technology
• Nalanda center of education
• Miglani tutorials
• Master mind academy
• J .R.S Tutorials
• Helix institute
• Guru Dronacharya
• FIITJEE
• D. N .K institute of education
• Career point
• Buddha institute of competition
• Brilliant coaching center
• Bright career education center
• B R C institute
• Akash institute
• A k vidyamandir engineering wing

Study Plan

Planning should be there for writing this exam. Most of students don’t plan before writing this exam and because of this they find it difficult to pass the exam. Study all subjects very carefully. Use all the study materials available for preparation. Take the mock test and model papers to be familiar with the examination.

How and Where To Get the Results?

Results can be viewed in the official website of Pondichery Centralized Admission Committee: http://www.centacprof.net.in

Score Validity

Validity of the score will be only for one year.