DCET 2027 Detailed Syllabus & Marks Distribution

5

Total Subjects

100

Total Marks

20

Marks Per Subject

3 Hours

Exam Duration

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Engineering Mathematics (20 Marks)

Fundamental mathematical topics required for lateral entry engineering courses.

Topic / Unit	Weightage	Detailed Sub-Topics
I. Matrices & Determinants	4 Marks	Matrix and types Algebra of Matrices (addition, subtraction, scalar multiplication, and multiplication) Evaluation of determinants of a square matrix of order 2 and 3. Singular matrices Cramer’s rule for solving system of linear equations involving 2 and 3 variables Adjoint and Inverse of non-singular matrices of order 2 and 3 Characteristic equation and Eigen values of a square matrix of order 2
II. Straight Lines	4 Marks	Slope of a straight line Intercepts of a straight line Intercept form of a straight line Slope-intercept form of a straight line Slope-point form of a straight line Two-point form of a straight line General form of a straight line Angle between two lines and conditions for lines to be parallel and perpendicular Equation of a straight line parallel to the given line Equation of a straight line perpendicular to the given line
III. Trigonometry	4 Marks	Concept of angles, their measurement, Radian measure, and related conversions Signs of trigonometric ratios in different quadrants (ASTC rule) Trigonometric ratios of allied angles (definition and the table of trigonometric ratios of standard allied angles say 90°±Ɵ, 180°±Ɵ, 270°±Ɵ and 360°±Ɵ) Trigonometric ratios of compound angles (without proof) Trigonometric ratios of multiple angles Transformation formulae
IV. Differential Calculus	4 Marks	Derivatives of continuous functions in an interval (List of formulae) Rules of differentiation Successive differentiation (up to second order) Applications of differentiation
V. Integral Calculus	4 Marks	List of standard integrals and Basic rules of integration Evaluation of integrals of simple function and their combination Methods of integration Concept of definite integrals Applications of definite integrals

Statistics & Analytics (20 Marks)

Data collection, summarization, dispersion methods and introduction to coding logic via Python.

Topic / Unit	Weightage	Detailed Sub-Topics
I. Statistical Data Collection & Types	3 Marks	Definition of data and classification (qualitative, quantitative discrete and continuous data) Data collection tools: i) Questionnaires ii) Survey iii) Interviews iv) Focus group discussion Data cleaning
II. Summarization of Data	6 Marks	Descriptive statistics: i) Data tabulation (Frequency table) ii) Relative frequency table Grouped data visualization: i) Bar graph, ii) Pie chart, iii) Line graph iv) Frequency polygon, v) Frequency curve vi) Relative frequency polygon vii) Histograms, viii) Box plot Leaf-stem plot
III. Measure of Location & Dispersion	5 Marks	Determination of central tendencies: Range, Mean, Mode, and Median for the data Determination of absolute measures of dispersion for data like range, quartile deviation, mean deviation, standard deviation, and variance Skewness and kurtosis graphs
IV. Introduction to Python	6 Marks	Introduction to PYTHON programming Syntax of PYTHON Comments of PYTHON Data types of PYTHON Variables of PYTHON If-else statement in PYTHON Loops in PYTHON Arrays and functions in PYTHON

IT Skills (20 Marks)

Foundational concepts of programming, web development, ERP systems, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity.

Topic / Unit	Weightage	Detailed Sub-Topics
I. Introduction to Basics of Coding	4 Marks	Introduction to computer programming Algorithms (with sufficient examples) Flowcharts (with sufficient examples) Execute simple programs Introduction to Application development Simple android application development
II. Design & Develop Web Pages	4 Marks	Basic web technologies: Browser, Web-Server, Client-Server Model, URL, SEO techniques, Domain names, and DNS Creating Web-pages with HTML5 (Static): Editors, Tags, Attributes, Elements, Headings, Links, Images, Lists, Tables, Forms, Formatting, Layout, and Iframes Formatting web pages with CSS3: Introduction to CSS, CSS types (Inline, Internal), Classes & IDs, div, Color, Floating, Positioning, Margins, Padding, Borders, Fonts, Aligning Text, and Styling Links Creating dynamic web pages using JavaScript: Basic syntax, Functions, and Events Creating dashboards in websites
III. Business Process Automation / ERP	4 Marks	Introduction to business process automation Organization structure and functions composition (Properties and applications): Structure, Types, and Functional Units Workflows: Introduction, Components, and Use cases Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP): History, Evolution, and Uses of ERP
IV. Introduction to Cloud & IoT Concepts	4 Marks	Fundamentals of cloud Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS Cloud deployment types: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Community Cloud Cloud services: Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Co-lab (Jupyter Notebook usage), and Google App Engine Working of IoT and IoT components (brief introduction and demonstrations) Internet of Things (IoT) concepts with examples: Smart home, Smart city, and Smart farming
V. Cyber Security & Safety	4 Marks	Introduction to Cyber security and cybersafety Brief awareness on cyber safety measures and identification of basic security issues in mobile phones and PCs Installation of Antivirus software, Firewall concepts, Browser settings Importance of privacy and Password policy (Best practices) Common threats demonstration: Phishing, DoS attack, Man-in-the-middle attack, Eavesdropping, and Spamming

Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics Engineering (20 Marks)

Basic principles of electricity, circuit components, electrical safety, machines, electronics, and microcontrollers.

Topic / Unit	Weightage	Detailed Sub-Topics
I. Electrical Safety	2 Marks	Electrical Symbols Electrical safety rules: Identify various types of safety signs and what they mean Demonstrate and practice use of PPE Freeing a person from electrocution safely First aid, bandaging, CPR, etc. Fire safety, causes, and fire extinguishers usage Rescue techniques applied during fire hazard Earthing: Necessity, definition, and types of earthing
II. Electrical Fundamentals	5 Marks	Sources of electrical energy Electrical current, voltage, EMF, potential difference, and resistance (with SI units) Electrical measuring devices: Ammeter, Voltmeter, Wattmeter, Ohmmeter, Multimeter, Megger, Tong tester AC and DC Supply systems: Relationship between V, I, and R (Ohm's law) Behavior of V and I in series and parallel DC circuits Open circuit, closed circuit, and short circuit descriptions Effective resistance formulas for series and parallel circuits AC Sine wave terms: Sinusoidal voltage/current, amplitude, time-period, cycle, frequency, phase, phase difference, and units Electrical work, power, power factor (SI units and meters) Electrical energy: SI units, measuring meters, single phase and three phase supply
III. Protective Devices & Wiring Circuits	3 Marks	Protective Devices necessity and functions: Fuse wire, Glass cartridge fuse, HRC fuse, Kit-kat fuse, MCB, MCCB, RCCB, ELCB, and Relays Electrician tools: types, functions, and maintenance of wiring tools Wiring systems and their applications: Surface conduit, concealed conduit, and PVC casing capping Wires and cables types used for different current and voltage ratings
IV. Electrical Machines, Batteries & UPS	5 Marks	Transformer: Working principle, transformation ratio, types, applications, and ratings Induction Motor: Single phase and three phase induction motors, necessity of starters, DOL and Star-Delta starters description Failure of starters and induction motors: causes and remedies Battery: Types (Lead acid, Lithium, SMF, Modular), selection criteria, Ampere-Hour capacity, and efficiency UPS: Types, applications, selection criteria, and sizing
V. Electronic Devices & Digital Electronics	5 Marks	Comparison of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors Resistors color codes: types and values identification PN Junction Diode: Symbol, characteristics, diode as a switch, types, ratings, and applications Rectifier: AC to DC conversion need, bridge rectifier (with/without C-filter), and rectifier ICs Transistor (BJT): Symbol, structure, and working principle Digital Electronics: Analog vs digital signals, digital system examples, binary numbers, Boolean identities and laws, basic logic gates (symbols and truth tables), and ICs Sensors: Temperature, Pressure, Water, Light, Sound, Smoke, Proximity, Flow, Humidity, Voltage, Vibration, and IR sensors Actuators: Concept, applications, and relays as actuators Microcontroller & PLC: As programmable devices and list of real-world applications

Project Management Skills (20 Marks)

Principles of project administration, life cycle planning, scheduling, risk management, and audit controls.

Topic / Unit	Weightage	Detailed Sub-Topics
I. Introduction to Project Management	4 Marks	Meaning, features, and types of projects Benefits and obstacles of project management Project management as a profession, the role of a Project Manager and Project Consultants Project vs Operation differences The concept of "Process" in project management and process groups Project scope, and differences between project group objectives and project scope
II. Project Administration	4 Marks	Essentials of project administration, project team, and project design Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Project Execution Plan (PEP) Contracting plan, work packing plan, organisation plan, and systems/procedure plan Project Procedure Manual, Project Diary, Project Execution System, and Project Direction Communication and co-ordination in projects Pre-requisites for successful project implementation
III. Project Life Cycle	4 Marks	Phases of Project Life Cycle, and Project Management Life Cycle (General) Project planning, project execution, and project closure Project risks: Types, illustrations, and risk assessment techniques Project cost-risk analysis, estimating time and cost overrun risks Systemic, procedural, and organizational reasons for time and cost overruns
IV. Project Planning, Scheduling & Monitoring	4 Marks	Nature, need, and functions of project planning Steps in project planning, project planning structure, and project objectives/policies Tools of project planning, project scheduling, and time monitoring efforts Bounding schedules, scheduling to match availability of manpower and release of funds Problems in scheduling real-life projects Situation analysis, problem definition, setting goals/objectives, generating structures/strategies, and implementation Project Evaluation: Definition, importance, and challenges in monitoring and evaluation
V. Project Control, Review & Audit	4 Marks	Projected control purposes, and problems of project control Gantt charts and Milestone charts Critical Path Method (CPM), construction of networks, and network techniques in project scheduling Crashing project duration through network Project Review: Initial review, post audit, performance evaluation, and abandonment analysis Project Audit: Objectives, functions of Auditor, and audit programmes Difficulties in establishing audit purpose and scope Digital and cloud technology trends in project management, IoT, AR, and VR applications in smart cities