GATE Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus 2027, Download PDF

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Exam Name

GATE Production and Industrial Engineering 2027

Conducting Body

IIT Madras

Paper Code

PI

Total Sections

7

Major Subjects

Engineering Mathematics, General Engineering, Manufacturing Processes I, Manufacturing Processes II, Quality & Reliability, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research & Operations Management

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Linear Algebra

Matrix algebra; Systems of linear equations; Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Calculus

Functions of single variable; Limit, continuity and differentiability; Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite integrals; Partial derivative; Total derivative; Maxima and minima; Gradient, divergence and curl; Vector identities; Directional derivatives; Line, Surface and Volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems; Taylor series.

Differential Equations

First order equations: linear and nonlinear; Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients; Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations; Initial and boundary value problems; Laplace transform.

Probability and Statistics

Definitions of probability and sampling theorems; Conditional probability; Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Linear regression, Random variables, Poisson, normal, binomial and exponential distributions.

Numerical Methods

Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules; Single and multi-step methods for differential equations

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Engineering Materials

Structure, physical and mechanical properties, and applications of common engineering materials (metals and alloys, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers, and composites – metal, polymer and ceramic

based); Iron-carbon equilibrium phase diagram; Heat treatment of metals and alloys and its influence on mechanical properties; Stress-strain behavior of metals and alloys.

Applied Mechanics

Engineering mechanics – equivalent force systems, free body concepts, equations of equilibrium; Strength of materials – stress, strain and their relationship; Failure theories; Mohr’s circle (stress); Deflection of beams, bending and shear stresses; Thick and thin cylinders; Torsion.

Theory of Machines and Design

Analysis of planar mechanisms, cams and followers; Governors and fly wheels; Design of bolted, riveted and welded joints; Interference/shrink fit joints; Friction and lubrication; Design of shafts, keys, couplings, spur gears, belt drives, brakes and clutches.

Thermal and Fluids Engineering

Fluid mechanics – fluid statics, Bernoulli’s equation, flow through pipes, laminar and turbulent flows, equations of continuity and momentum, capillary action; Dimensional analysis; Thermodynamics – zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic systems and processes,

calculation of work and heat for systems and control volumes; Air standard cycles; Heat transfer – basic applications of conduction, convection and radiation.

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Casting

Types of casting processes and applications; Sand casting: patterns – types, materials and allowances; molds and cores–materials, making, and testing; design of gating system and riser; analysis of solidification and

microstructure development; Other casting techniques: Pressure die casting, centrifugal casting, investment casting, casting defects and their inspection by non-destructive testing.

Metal Forming

Stress-strain relations in elastic and plastic deformation; von Mises and Tresca yield criteria, concept of flow stress; Hot, warm and cold working; Bulk forming processes – forging, rolling, extrusion and wire

drawing; Sheet metal working processes – blanking, punching, bending and deep drawing; Ideal work and slab

analysis; Defects in metal working and their causes.

Joining of Materials

Classification of joining processes; Principles of fusion welding processes using different heat sources (flame, arc, resistance, laser, and electron beam), heat transfer and associated losses; Arc welding processes - SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, plasma arc, submerged arc welding processes; Principles of solid state welding processes - friction welding, friction stir welding, ultrasonic welding; Welding defects - causes and inspection; Principles of adhesive joining, brazing and soldering processes.

Powder Processing

Production of metal/ceramic powders, compaction and sintering of metals and ceramic powders.

Polymers and Composites

Polymer processing – injection, compression and blow molding, extrusion,

calendaring and thermoforming; Molding of composites.

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Machining

Orthogonal and oblique machining, single point cutting tool and tool signature, chip formation, cutting forces, merchant’s analysis, specific cutting energy and power; Machining parameters and material removal rate; Tool materials, tool wear and tool life; Thermal aspects of machining, cutting fluids, machinability; Economics of machining; Machining processes - turning, taper turning, thread cutting, drilling, boring, milling, gear cutting, thread production; Finishing processes – grinding, honing, lapping and super-finishing.

Machine Tools

Lathe, milling, drilling and shaping machines – construction and kinematics; Jigs and fixtures – principles, applications, and design.

Advanced Manufacturing

Principles and applications of USM, AJM, WJM, AWJM, EDM, LBM, EBM, PAM, CHM, ECM; Effect of process parameters on material removal rate, surface roughness and power consumption; Additive manufacturing techniques: Fundamentals, stereolithography, fused filament fabrication, selective laser sintering, selective laser melting, directed energy deposition.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Basic concepts of CAD and CAM, CNC; Automation in manufacturing;

Industrial robots – configurations, drives and controls; Cellular manufacturing and FMS - group technology; Introduction to Internet of Things and digital twins.

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Metrology and Inspection

Accuracy and precision; Types of errors; Limits, fits and tolerances; Gauge design, Interchangeability, selective assembly; Linear, angular, and form measurements (straightness, flatness, roundness, runout and cylindricity) by mechanical and optical methods; Inspection of screw threads and gears; Surface roughness measurement by contact and non-contact methods.

Quality Management

Quality – concepts and cost; Statistical quality control – process capability analysis, control charts for variables and attributes and acceptance sampling; Six sigma; Total quality management, Just-in-Time inventory management; Quality assurance and certification - ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015; Integration of sustainable manufacturing with quality management.

Reliability and Maintenance

Reliability, availability and maintainability; Distribution of failure and repair times; Determination of MTBF and MTTR, reliability models; Determination of system reliability; Preventive and predictive maintenance and replacement, total productive maintenance.

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Product Design and Development

Principles of product design, tolerance design; Quality and cost considerations; Product life cycle; Standardization, simplification, diversification; Value engineering and analysis; Concurrent engineering; Design for “X”.

Work System Design

Taylor’s scientific management, Gilbreths’ contributions; Productivity – concepts and measurements; Method study, micro-motion study, principles of motion economy; Work measurement – time

study, work sampling, standard data, PMTS; Ergonomics; Job evaluation and merit rating.

Facility Design

Facility location factors and evaluation of alternate locations; Types of plant layout and their evaluation; Assembly line balancing; Material handling systems.

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Operation Research

Linear programming – problem formulation, simplex method, duality and sensitivity analysis; Transportation and assignment models; Integer programming; Markovian queuing models; Introduction to discrete event simulation.

Engineering Economy and Costing

Elementary cost accounting and methods of depreciation; Break-even

analysis; Activity based costing.

Production Control

Forecasting techniques – causal and time series models, moving average, exponential smoothing, trend and seasonality; Aggregate production planning; Master production scheduling; MRP, MRP-II and ERP; Routing, scheduling and priority dispatching; Push and pull production systems, concepts of lean and agile manufacturing systems; Logistics, distribution, and supply chain management; Inventory – functions, costs, classifications, deterministic inventory models, quantity discount; Perpetual and periodic inventory control systems.

Project Management

CPM, PERT and Gantt chart. Time-cost tradeoff.

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Exam Duration

3 Hours

Total Marks

100 Marks

Question Types

MCQs, MSQs & NAT Questions

Negative Marking

Applicable only for MCQs

No Negative Marking

MSQs and NAT Questions

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Live + Recorded Classes

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Notes, PDFs & Practice Questions