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M.Tech. Energy Studies Syllabus University of Pune

University of Pune
M.Tech. Energy Studies
( 4 Semester, Academic Flexibility, Credit System)
( L

SEMESTERI
Course
No.
Course Name Name of Units/Topics Credits Total No.
Lectures
EN111
Energy Scenario &
Bridge Courses
No. of Lectures, CCredits, Per Credits 10 Lectures)
UNIT01:
Global & Indian Energy
Scenario
UNIT02:
Heat & Thermodynamics
UNIT03:
Mechanical and
Electrical Energy
UNIT04:
BioEnergy
OR Engineering
Drawings & Designs
2
1
1
1
20
10
10
10
EN112
Energy Conversion
and Systems –I
UNIT01:
Energy Classification
UNIT02:
Thermal and Mechanical
Energy
UNIT03:
Thermal Energy Utility
Systems
UNIT04:
Cogeneration
and Waste
Heat Recovery
1
1
2
1
10
10
20
10
EN113
Energy Conversion
and Systems –II
UNIT01:
Electrical Energy
UNIT02:
Electrical Energy Systems
UNIT03:
Bio Energy
1
3
1
10
30
10
EN114
Energy
Instrumentation
UNIT01:
Energy Audit Instruments
UNIT02:
Control Systems
UNIT03:
Computerisation
2
2
1
20
20
10
EN115
Laboratory
: General
Part B: Computers
5 20 (Hrs/Wk)
PartA
SEMESTER-II
EN121
Renewable sources
of EnergyI
UNIT01:
New & Renewable
Energy Source
UNIT02:
Solar Thermal Energy
UNIT03:
Biomass
UNIT04:
Biogas
1
2
1
1
10
20
10
10
EN122
Renewable Sources
of EnergyII
UNIT01:
Photovoltaic
UNIT02:
Wind energy
UNIT03:
Hydrogen and Fuel cell
UNIT04:
Hydle & Integrated
Energy systems
1
2
1
1
10
20
10
10
EN123
Environmental
Impact of Energy
Systems
UNIT01:
Environmental impacts
UNIT02:
PollutionThermal
plants
UNIT03:
Pollution – Nuclear and
Hydro plants
UNIT04:
Industrial Waste
UNIT05:
Global Environmental
1
1
1
1
1
10
10
10
10
10
Concern
EN124
Energy Audit &
ManagementI
UNIT01:
General Aspects
UNIT02:
Procedures & Techniques
UNIT03:
Energy Policy Planning &
Implementation
UNIT04:
Energy balance and MIS
1
2
1
1
10
20
10
10
EN125
Laboratory
Thermal
PartB:
Electrical and Other
5 20 (Hrs/Wk)
PartA:
SEMSTER-III
EN211
Energy Audit &
ManagementII
UNIT01:
Economic analysis and
Financial management
UNIT02:
Project Management
UNIT03:
Energy Monitoring,
Targeting, Review and
Evaluation
UNIT04:
Energy Audit/
ManagementCase
studies
1
1
1
2
10
10
10
20
EN212
Energy
ConservationI
UNIT01:
General Aspects
UNIT02:
Waste Heat Recovery
UNIT03:
Energy Storage
UNIT04:
Energy conservation in
Buildings
1
1
1
1
1
10
10
10
10
10
UNIT05:
Case Studies : Thermal
Energy Conservation
EN213
Energy
ConservationII
UNIT01:
General Aspects
UNIT02:
Illumination
UNIT03:
Electrical Systems
UNIT04:
Case Study: Electrical
Energy conservation
1
1
1
2
10
10
10
20
EN214
Industrial
Training
Training Report 10 24 (Hrs/Wk)
SEMESTER-IV
EN221
Project
(Hr/WK)
Under the academic flexibility and the credit system adopted for the course minimum 75 % credits
shall be obtained from the M.Tech. Energy studies course work. These credits should essentially cover
EN214
and EN221
course. While 25 % credits shall be obtained from any other discipline from .
However Laboratory courses, Industrial training and project work shall be compulsory.
Project Report 25 36
Syllabus for M.Tech. Energy
Studies
(4 Semester, Academic Flexibility, Credit System)
( L
Per Credits 10 Lectures)
No. of Lectures, CCredits,
SEMESTERI
EN111:
ENERGY SCENARIO & BRIDGE COURSE :
Unit01
: Global & Indian Energy Scenario ( C2,
L20)
its dynamics.
Role of energy in economic development and social transformation: Energy & GDP, GNP and
availability, Energy Consumption in various sectors and its changing pattern, exponential
increase in energy consumption and projected future demands.
Discovery of various energy sources: Energy Sources and overall energy demand and
Other Renewable etc. Depletion of energy sources and impact exponential rise in energy
consumption on economies of countries and on international relations.
Energy Resources: Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear Power and Hydroelectricity, Solar and
Energy, Energy Consumption and its impact on environmental climatic change.
Energy Security: Chemical and Nuclear: Non Proliferation, Energy for security and Security of
and nuclear to carbon free technologies, parameters of transition ,
Future Energy Options: Sustainable Development, Energy Crisis : Transition from carbon rich
Indian Energy Scenario
forms of energy, Fossil
fuels, Renewable sources including Biofuels
in India, their utilization pattern in the past,
present and future projections of consumption pattern, Sector wise energy consumption
Energy resources & Consumption: Commercial and noncommercial
development, Energy and Environmental policies, Need for use of new and renewable energy
sources.
Impact of Energy on Economy, Development and Environment, Energy for Sustainable
Status of Nuclear and Renewable Energy : Present Status and future promise
energy supply sector, energy strategy for future.
Energy Policy Issues: Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Power sector reforms, restructuring of
and its features, Electricity Bill2003
& features.
Energy Conservation Act2001
Unit –02
L10)
: Heat and Thermodynamics (C1,
Work, Ideal gas law, Ist and II law of thermodynamics (Closed and Open Systems)
Basic Units, Dimensions and Conversions For Energy, Concepts of Energy, Heat and
Cycle, Rankine Cycle, Otto Cycle, Vapor Refrigeration & power Cycle etc.
Themodynamic power cycles, Reversible heat Engine cycle, I.C. engine cycles, Carnot
Unit –03
L10)
: Mechanical & Electrical Energy ( C1,
Mechanical Energy
system, Overview of different types of turbines.
Sterling Engines, Steam Engine, Internal Combustion systems and external combustion
considerations, Governing regulations and codes and standards,
Mechanical Engineering and Overview: Basic Engineering concepts and design
Strength of Materials, mechanical properties of materials, mechanics of materials
Torque and Power: Basic theory, Shafts, Flywheels etc.
Power Transmission: Concepts of Belts Drives, Gearing, Coupling etc.
Bearing and Lubricants as Energy Saving Measures
Electrical Energy :
Electromechanical energy : Electric to mechanical energy conversion, Electric Motors.
current, frequency, D.C and A.C circuits, Electrical power and energy,
Fundamentals of Electricity: Concepts of different electrical parameters like voltage,
Electrical loads – Resistive, Inductive and Capacitive,
Delta connections, Voltage levels,
Phasor Notation, Power in A.C. Circuits, Single and Three Phase A.C. Power, Star and
Transformers, Generators, Alternators etc.
electricity.
Conversion of Thermal, Chemical, Electromagnetic and Mechanical energy into
Unit05
: BioEnergy
Conversion (C1,
L10)
(
For Engineering Students)
chemicals and materials
Concept of Bioenergy : Photosynthesis process, Biofuels, Biomass resources Bio based
Thermochemical Conversion: Pyrolysis, Combustion, Gasification, Liquification.
Conversion : Aerobic and Anaerobic conversion, Fermentation etc.
BioChemical
Biofuels: Importance, Production and applications.
OR
Unit05
: Engineering Drawing and Design (C1,
L10)
– (For Science students)
Reference Books :
1. Energy for a sustainable world : Jose Goldenberg, Thomas Johansson, A.K.N.Reddy, Robert
Williams (Wiley Eastern).
2. Energy policy for : B.V.Desai (Weiley Eastern),
3. Modeling approach to long term demand and energy implication : J.K.Parikh.
4. Energy Policy and Planning : B.Bukhootsow.
5. TEDDY Year Book Published by Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI),
6. World Energy Resources : Charles E. Brown, Springer2002.
7. ‘International Energy Outlook’ EIA
annual Publication
8. Heat and Thermodynamics – M.W. Zemansky (McGraw Hill Publication)
9. Principles of Energy ConversionA.
W. Culp ( McGraw Hill International edition.)
EN112
: ENERGY CONVERSION & SYSTEMSI
Unit01
: Energy Classification ( C1,
L10)
Energy Classification, Principle fuels for energy conversion: Fossil fuels, nuclear fuels, Conventional
& Nonconventional
Energy Sources : prospecting , extraction and resource assessment and their
peculiar characteristics.
sources such as Electricity, Hydrogen, Nuclear energy etc.
Direct use of primary energy sources, Conversion of primary into secondary energy
Energy Conversion through fission and fusion, Nuclear power generation etc.
Unit02
: Thermal and Mechanical Energy (C1,
L10)
and Solar energy.
Production of Thermal energy using fossil fuels, Biomass
motors),
Production of Mechanical energy using thermal energy, electric energy (electric
Turbines : Steam turbines, Hydraulic turbines and wind turbines.
Unit03
: Thermal Energy Utility Systems (C2,
L20)
refrigerants, coefficient of performance, capacity, factors affecting refrigeration and air
conditioning system performance, Vapor absorption refrigeration systems: Working
principle, type and comparison with vapor compressor system.
HVAC, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning: Vapor compressor refrigeration cycle,
combustion in boilers, performance evaluation, analysis of losses, feed
water treatment, blow down.
Boilers Types,
leakages, steam trapping, condensate and flash steam recovery system.
Steam Systems: Properties of steam, assessment of steam distribution losses, steam
distribution, temperature control, draft control, waste heat recovery.
Furnaces: Classification, general fuel economy measures in furnaces, excess air heat
insulation, heat saving and application criteria, Refractory types, selection and
application of refractories, heat losses.
Insulation and Refractories: Insulation types and application, economic thickness of
of FBC boilers, operational features, retrofitting FBC system to conventional boilers.
FBC Boilers: Introduction, mechanism of fluidized bed combustion, advantages, types
Unit–04
L10)
: Cogeneration & Waste Heat Recovery ( C1,
potentials
Cogeneration: Definition, need, application, advantages, classification, saving
recovery classification, advantages and applications, commercially viable waste heat
recovery devices.
Books:
1. Direct Energy Conversion : W.R.Corliss
2. Aspects of Energy Conversion : I.M.Blair and B.O.Jones
3. Principles of Energy Conversion : A.W.Culp (McGrawHill
International)
4. Energy conversion principles : Begamudre , Rakoshdas
5. Fuel Economy Handbook, NIFES,
6. Industrial Furnaces (VolI
& II) and M.H. Mawhinney, (John Wiley Publications )
7. Refractories – F.H. Nortan,(John Wiley Publication.)
8. Refractories and their Uses – Kenneth Shaw, (Applied Science Publishers Ltd. .)
9. Refractory MaterialG.
B. Rotherberg , (Noyes data Coorp. N.I. )
10. The storage and handling of Petroleum liquid(
John R. Hughes, Charles Griffin & Co. Ltd. , .)
11. Fuels and fuel TechnologyWilfred
Francis, (Pergamon press)
12. Domestic and commercial oil BurnersCharles
H. Burkhadt ( McGraw
hill Publication)
13. The efficient use of steam – Oliver Lyle, (HMSO London)
14. Boilers – Types, Characteristics and functions – Carl D. Shields (Mcgraw
Hill book )
15. The Efficient use of steam generation – General editor – P.M.Goodall
16. Principles of RefrigerationR.
J. Dossat (Wiley Estern Limited.)
17. Stoichiometry – Bhatt, Vora ( Tata Mc.Graw Hill)
18. Practical Heat Recovery – Boyen J.L. ( John Wiley, New York, USA1976)
Waste Heat Recovery: Concept of conversion efficiency, energy waste, waste heat
EN-113: ENERGY CONVERSION AND SYSTEMS-II
Unit01
: Electrical Energy ( C1,
L10)
using coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear fuels and hydle,its
relative advantages and
disadvantages (i.e. conversion of Themal, Nuclear, hydel energy into electric energy)
Importance of Electrical energy in modern industrial society, Production of electricity
Applications. (Conversion of Electromagnetic energy and natural energy sources like
Solar radiation, Wind, Ocean waves, Solid waste etc. to electricity)
Electricity generation using Renewable Energy Sources : Basic Principles and
Conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy ( fuel cell)
Transmission and distribution of electricity, Villages electrification program and
problems in .
Thermal power plant, Nuclear power plants and Hydroelectric power plant,
Unit02
: Electrical Energy Systems (C3,
L30)
Load management and maximum demand control, power factor improvement and its
benefits, Selection and location of capacitors etc.
Transmission and distribution losses, Pilferage, Transformer losses. Electricity tariff,
motor performance, rewinding and motor replacement issues, Energy efficient motors
Electric Motors: Types, Losses in induction motors, motor efficiency, factors affecting
compressors operation, Compressed air system components, capacity assessment,
leakage test, factors affecting the performance
Compressed Air System: Types of air compressors, compressors efficiency, efficient
control strategies.
Fans and blowers : Types, performance evaluation, efficient system operation, flow
operation, flow control strategies, variable speed drives.
Pumps and Pumping Systems: Types, performance evaluation, efficient system
control strategies, assessment of saving opportunities.
Cooling Towers : Types and performance evaluation, efficient system operations, flow
ballast, occupancy sensors, energy efficient lighting control.
Lighting Systems : Light source, choice of lighting, luminance requirements, electronic
of diesel conservation avenues.
Diesel generating systems: Factors affecting selection, energy performance assessment
Unit03
: BioEnergy
(C1,
L10)
Production processes and technologies, Bio fuel
applications, Ethanol as a fuel for I.C. engines, Relevance with Indian Economy.
Biofuels : Types of Biofuels,
Feed stocks, Chemicals, Plastics, Fibres etc .
Biobased Chemicals and Materials : Commercial and Industrial Products, Biomass
Books :
1. Principles of Energy Conversion : A.W. Culp.
2. Direct Energy Conversion : M.A. Kettani
3. Energy Conversion systems : Begamudre, Rakoshdas
4. Direct Energy Conversion : W.R.Corliss
5. Alternative Liquid fuels : B.V. Desai
6. TEDDY year book published by TERI, .
Govt Policy and Status of Bio fuel technologies in
EN114:
ENERGY INSTRUMENTATION
Unit01
: Energy Audit Instruments ( C2,
L20)
flux, Velocity and Flow rate, Vibrations, etc.
Basic measurements – Electrical measurements, Light, Pressure, Temperature and heat
Wattmeter, flue gas analysis, Temperature and thermal loss measurements, air quality
analysis etc.
Instruments Used in Energy systems : Load and power factor measuring equipments,
Mathematical and statistical modeling and analysis.
Unit02
: Control Systems : (C2
, L20)
Transducers used for energy related parameter measurements
Various ways of conversion and modification of signals
Analog to digital signal conversion and advantages of digital signal
Digital systems for indication and control
Microprocessor introduction and architecture
Microprocessors and their use in process control
Data acquisition systems.
Unit–03:
L10)
Computerisation (C1,
Use of computers in energy audit and management
Analysis of data using numerical and statistical methods, spread sheets etc.
industry,
Energy optimization using computers, Energy management software and their use in
Books :
1. The Watt Committee on Energy (Reports)
2. Energy Management Workbook .
3. NIFES Report Computers
in Energy Audits.
4. Efficient Use of Energy : I.E.C.Dryden (Butterworths)
5. Instrument Engineers handbook ( VolI,
II,III)– B.G. Liptak Chintan Book company/CRC
Publiation
6. Analysis and design of Energy Systems Hogde
b.K. (Prentice hall1988)
7. `Energy management and control system –VolI,
II – M.C.Macedo ( john Wiley and Sons)
8. Energy Conservation guide bookPatrick/
Patrick/Fardo ( Prentice hall1993)
9. Handbook on Energy efficiency – .
10. ASHRAEEEnergy
Use ( 4 Volumes),
11. CIBSI –guide –Users Manual (U.K.)
Report writing & Presentation.
EN115
: LABORATORY WORK (First Semester)
PARTAGeneral
1. Determination of efficiency of boiler and analysis of flue gases.
2. Heat balance of a furnace and determination of efficiency.
3. COP for airconditioning
and refrigeration system.
4. Study of heat exchangers.
5. Study of variable speed drives
6. COP of cooling towers.
7. Efficiency of electrical motors.
8. Study of diesel generator set.
9. Measurement of load and power factor for the electrical utilities.
10. Determination of efficiency of pumping system.
11. Performance evaluation of blower
12. Performance evaluation of air compressors
13. Determining efficiency of lighting system/loads
PARTB
Computers
14.Computer programming
15.Programs based on Numerical & Statistical methods
16.Experiments based on Microprocessors.
17.Experiments based on Energy conservation / management software and their utilization in
electrical and mechanical systems
SEMESTERII
EN121
: RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY I.
Unit01
:
L10)
New and Renewable energy sources ( C1,
wind, tidal, geothermal, microhydel etc. their
availability and
potential.
Solar, biomass,
etc.)
Conversion of solar energy into various forms of energy (heat, electricity, mechanical
applications, Resource assessment criteria, Status in .
Geothermal and Tidal Energy : Basic principles, Systems used in practice and
Unit02:
Solar Thermal Energy (C2,
L20)
and Concentrating collectors, their construction, working and applications, hot water
and hot air systems, industrial hot water systems, low pressure steam generation, solar
dryers, solar pond, space heating and space conditioning, Design criteria and
methodologies for solar thermal applications.
Solar thermal devices: Radiation geometry, Various types of solar collectors, Flat plate
Solar concentrator and their applications, Solar Thermal power generation.
systems, examples of hybrid systems.
Use of solar thermal systems with existing systems, economic analysis of solar thermal
Unit03
: Biomass
(C1,
L10)
Forestry residues used as fuels
Biomass: Generation and utilization, Properties of biomass, Agriculture Crop &
gasifiers and types etc.
Biochemical and Thermochemical Conversion, Combustion, Gasification, Biomass
power generation source for villages
Applications of Gasifiers to thermal power and Engines, Biomass as a decentralized
Unit04:
Biogas : (C1,
L10)
technology, Different Types of biogas Plants,
Importance of biogas
processes, various substrates used to produce
biogas
(cow dung, human and other agricultural waste, municipal waste etc.)
Aerobic and anaerobic bioconversion
operated engines and their use.
Books :
1. Renewable Energy Sources and Conversion Technology N.
K. Bansal, M.K. Kaleemann.
2. Principles of Solar Thermal Process Duffie
and Beckman (J.Wiley).
3. Power Generation Through Renewable Sources of Energy B.
R. Pai, M.S. Ramaprasad (Tata
McGraw Hill).
4. Solar Power Engineering B.
S. Magal (TataMcGraw
Hill).
5. Principles of Solar Engineering – F. Kreith and J.F. Kreider, (McGraw
Hill Pub.)
6. Soalr Energy Handbook – Kreider and Kreith ( McGraw
Hill Book Company)
7. Biomass Renegerable Energy – D.O.hall andR.P. Overeed ( John Wiley and Sons, New york,
1987)
8. Biomass for enrgy in the developing countries – D.O.Hall, G.W.barnard and P.A.Moss
(pergamon Press Ltd. 1982)
9. Thermochemical processing of Biomass
, Bridgurater A V.
10. Biomass as Fuel – L.P.White (Academic press1981)
11. Biomass Gasification Principles and Technology, Energy technology review No. 67, T.
B.
Read ( Noyes Data Corp. , 1981)
12. Energy Management and Agriculture – D.W.Robionson and R.C.Mollan (Elsevier Science
Publishers, 1982)
13. Solar Distillation : Malik, tiwari etc. ( Pergamon Press1982)
14. Solar Energy Engineering – A.A.M. Sayigh
Individual and community biogas
EN122
: RENEWABLE SOURCES OF ENERGY –II
Unit01
:
L10)
Photovoltaics (C1,
fabrication of SPV cells, modules.
Solar Photovoltaic conversion: Basic principle of SPV conversion, types of solar cells,
applications, Hybrid SPV system.
SPV systems: Different configurations, SPV system components and their characteristics,
inverter, battery sizing, array sizing, wiring for SPV system,
SPV system designing: Block diagram of general SPV system, load estimation, selection of
Case studies
Unit02
:
L20)
Wind Energy (C2,
Wind resource assessment, various models to predict wind pattern and their analysis, concept
of wind farms, Various aspects of wind turbine design, Hybrid wind energy systems wind
+
diesel power, wind + conventional grid, wind + Photovoltaic system etc.
Wind Energy: Conversion technologies, Aerodynamics of wind turbine rotor, Site selection,
Unit03:
Hydrogen and Fuel cell (C1,
L10)
Hydrogen as a renewable energy source, Sources of Hydrogen, Fuel for Vehicles.
water, biological and biochemical methods of hydrogen production..
Hydrogen Production : Direct electrolysis of water, direct thermal decomposition of
Storage of Hydrogen : Gaseous, Cryogenic and Metal hydride
applications.
Utilisation of Hydrogen: Fuel cell – principle of working, construction and
Unit04
:
L10)
Hydel and Integrated Energy Systems (C1,
of micro hydle, merits, MHP plants: Components, design and layout, Turbines,
efficiency etc., Status in .
Mini and Microhydel power (MHP) generation: Classification of hydel plants, Concept
Books :
1. Renewable Sources of Energy and Conversion Systems: N.K.Bansal and M.K.Kleeman.
2. Principles of Thermal Process : Duffie Beckman.
3. Solar Energy Handbook: .Kreith and Kreider (McGraw
Hill)
4. Solar cellMarteen
A. Green
5. Solar Hydrogen Energy Systems T.
Ohta (Ed.) (Pergamon Press)1979
6. Hydrogen Technology for Energy – D.A.Maths (Noyes Data Corp.) –1976
7. Handbook : Batteries and Fuel cell – linden (Mc.Graw Hill)1984
8. BatteriesVolI
and II –Collins
9. Wind energy Conversion Systems – Freris L.L. ( Prentice Hall1990)
10. Wind Turbine Technology: Fundamental concepts of wind turbine technology
Integrated Energy systems & their cost benefit analysis.
1. Wind Energy Systems – G.L. Johnson (Prentice Hall, 1985)
2. Wind Energy Explained – J.F.Manwell, J.G. McGowan and A.L. Rogers (John Wiely & Sons
Ltd.2002)
Spera D.A. (ASME Press, NY, 1994)
EN123:
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF ENERGY SYSTEMS
:
Unit01:
Environmental Impacts (C1,
L10)
pollution, air, thermal and water pollution, depletion of ozone layer, global warming,
biological damage due to environmental degradation.
Environmental degradation due to energy production and utilization, Primary and secondary
Methods of Environmental Impact Assessment.
Unit02
:
L10)
Pollution : Thermal plants (C1,
Pollution due to thermal power station and its control and systems.
Unit03
:
L10)
Pollution : Nuclear & Hydro Plants (C1,
Pollution due to nuclear power generation, radioactive waste and its disposal
Effect of Hydro electric power stations on ecology and environment.
Unit04
:
L10)
Industrial waste (C1,
Industrial waste, Waste and effluent treatment,
Waste as a source of energy: Industrial, domestic and solid waste as a source of energy.
for pollution control.
Pollution control: Causes, process and exhaust gases and its control, mechanism and devices
Unit05
:
L10)
Global Environmental Concern (C1,
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC),
Protocol, Conference of Parties (COP)
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), Prototype Carbon Funds.
project.
Books :
1. Management of Energy Environment Systems W.
K.Foell (John Wiley and Sons).
2. Energy Management and Control Systems M.
C.Macedo Jr. (John Wiley and Sons).
3. Environmental Impact Analysis Handbook J.
G.Rau, D.C.Wood (McGraw Hill).
4. Energy & Environment – J.M. Fowler,(McGraw
Hill)
Carbon Credits and its trading, Benefits to developing countries, Building a CDM
EN124:
ENERGY AUDIT & MANAGEMENT I
Unit01:
General Aspects (C1,
L10)
General Philosophy and need of Energy Audit and Management
approachunderstanding
energy costs, bench marking, energy performance, matching
energy use to requirement, maximizing system efficiencies, optimizing the input
energy requirements, fuel and energy substitution. Energy audit instruments.
Definition, General principles and types of energy audit, Energy management
Unit02
: Procedures and Techniques
L20)
(C2,
energyget
Facts, figures and impression about energy /fuel and system operations,
Past and Present operating data, Special tests, Questionnaire for data gathering.
Data gathering : Level of responsibilities, energy sources, control of energy and uses of
techniques, inventory of Energy inputs and rejections, Heat transfer calculations,
Evaluation of Electric load characteristics, process and energy system simulation.
Analytical Techniques: Incremental cost concept, mass and energy balancing
factors, Conservation opportunities , estimating cost of implementation.
Evaluation of saving opportunities : Determining the savings in Rs., Noneconomic
writing and presentation.
The plant energy study report: Importance , contents, effective organization , report
Unit03:
Energy Policy Planning and Implementation (C1,
L10)
formulation, ratification, Organisinglocation
of energy management, top management
support, managerial functions, role and responsibilities of energy manager,
accountability. Motivating –motivation of employees, Information system designing
barriers, strategies, Marketing and communicating training and planning.
Key elements, force field analysis, Energy policy purpose, perspective, contents,
Unit04
:
L10)
Energy Balance & MIS (C1,
for preparing process flow, materials and energy balance diagram, identifying losses,
improvements.
First law efficiency and Second law efficiency, Facility as an Energy system, methods
Energy balance sheet and management information system (MIS)
Books:
1. Energy Management: W.R.Murphy, G.Mckay (Butterworths).
2. Energy Management Principles: C.B.Smith (Pergamon Press).
3. Efficient Use of Energy : I.G.C.Dryden (Butterworth Scientific)
4. Energy Economics A.
V.Desai (Wieley Eastern)
5. Industrial Energy Conservation : D.A. Reay (Pergammon Press)
6. Energy Management Handbook – W.C. Turner ( John Wiley and Sons, A WileyInterscience
publication)
7. Industrial Energy Management and utilisation – L.C. Witte, P.S. Schmidt, D.R. Brown
( Hemisphere Publication, Washington, 1988)
8. Industrial Energy Conservation Manuals, MIT Press, Mass, 1982
9. Energy Conservation guide bookPatrick/
Patrick/Fardo ( Prentice hall1993)
10. Handbook on Energy efficiency – .
11. ASHRAEEEnergy
Use ( 4 Volumes),
12. CIBSI –guide –Users Manual (U.K.)
8. CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency – CRC Press.
Energy modeling and optimization.
EN125:
LABORATORY WORK (Second Semester)
PARTA
: Thermal
1. Study of solar collector efficiency
Vs/
2. Study of hot water system.
3. Determination of heat loss coefficients in flat plate collector.
4. Study of solar hot air collector/ solar dryer
5. Study of solar still
6. Study of vacuum tube collectors.
7. Performance evaluation of box type and concentrating type solar cooker.
8. Study of heat pipe
ΔT/I
PARTBElectrical
& Other
9. Power Vs. load characteristics of SPV system.
10.Variation of power output with intensity of solar radiation and load.
11.Determination of efficiency of SPV water pump.
12.Determination of efficiency of DC/AC inverter.
13.Variation of diesel replacement with load in gasifiers.
14.Study of biogas
plant.
15.Study of storage battery charging,
discharging characteristics and mentainance.
16.Wind power and annual energy estimation from wind data.
17.Pay back analysis, Financial work sheet of a renewable energy project.
18.Energy Audit of three of the following installations :
a. Workshop
b. Building lighting and ventilation
c. Airconditioning
systems.
d. Icefactory
e. Small chemical plant
f. Foundry
g. Annealing furnaces
h. Printing press.
SEMESTERIII
EN211:
ENERGY AUDIT & MANAGEMENTII
Unit01
: Economic Analysis and Financial Management (C1,
L10)
Objectives, Investment need, appraisal and criteria, sources of funds,
Basic income equations,
Anatomy of investment – Initial investment, Return on Investment, Economic life,
considerations
Tax considerations : Depreciation, types and methods of depreciation, Income tax
value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Annualized cost, Time value of money,
cash flows, Discounting, Inflation Risk and sensitivity analysis, financing options.
Financial analysis: Simple pay back period, Return on investment (ROI), Net Present
role of ESCO’s.
Pros and cons of the common methods of analysis , Energy performance contract and
Unit02
:
L10)
Project Management (C1,
implementation and performance monitoring.
Definition and scope of project, technical design, financing, contracting,
construction, Measurements and verification
Implementation plan for top management, Planning budget, Procurement procedures,
Unit03
:
L10
Energy Monitoring, Targeting Review and Evaluation( C1,
)
information analysis, techniquesenergy
consumption, production, cumulative sum of
difference (CUSUM), Review and evaluation.
Definition – Monitoring and targeting, elements of monitoring and targeting, data and
Unit04
:
L20
Energy Audit /Management –Case Studies (C2,
)
Energy analysis techniques for energy optimisation
System, Furnaces, Insulation and Refractories, Refrigeration and Air conditioning, Cogeneration,
Waste Heat recovery etc.)
Study of 4 to 6 cases of Thermal Energy audit and management ( Boilers, Steam
improvement, Electric motors, Compressed air systems, Pumping systems, Fans and
blowers, Cooling Towers, Industrial/Commercial Lighting system, Diesel based power
Generation system etc.)
Study of 4 to 6 cases of Electrical Energy audit and management ( Power factor
Books:
1. Energy Management: W.R.Murphy, G.Mckay (Butterworths).
2. Energy Management Principles: C.B.Smith (Pergamon Press).
3. Efficient Use of Energy : I.G.C.Dryden (Butterworth Scientific)
4. Energy Economics A.
V.Desai (Wieley Eastern)
5. Industrial Energy Conservation : D.A. Reay (Pergammon Press)
6. Energy Management Handbook – W.C. Turner ( John Wiley and Sons, A WileyInterscience
publication)
7. Industrial Energy Management and Utilisation –L.C. Witte, P.S. Schmidt, D.R. Brown
( Hemisphere Publication, Washington, 1988)
8. Industrial Energy Conservation Manuals, MIT Press, Mass, 1982
9. Energy Conservation guide bookPatrick/
Patrick/Fardo ( Prentice hall1993)
10. Handbook on Energy efficiency – .
11. ASHRAEEEnergy
Use ( 4 Volumes),
12. CIBSI –guide –Users Manual (U.K.)
13. CRC Handbook of Energy Efficiency – CRC Press
Study of Energy Audit reports for various Industries and Organisations.
EN212:
ENERGY CONSERVATION –I
Unit01:
General Aspects (C1,
L10)
trends.
Introduction to energy conservation, approach and modern techniques, benefits and
intensive industries
Energy conservation technologies (Thermal Energy) – Conservation in energy
Economic evaluation of energy conservation technologies.
Refractories etc.
Energy conservation in Thermal Utilities : Boilers, steam systems, Furnaces,
Unit02:
Waste Heat Recovery (C1,
L10
)
measurements,
Sources of waste heat and its potential applications, waste heat survey and
Heat recovery equipment and systems
Incinerators
Regenerators and Recuperates
Waste Heat boilers.
Unit03
: Energy Storage (C1,
L10
)
energy
systems
Need and importance of Energy storage in conventional and Nonconventional
Nuclear Energy storage.
Various forms of energy storage: Thermal, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and
Energy storage Devices and systems
Thermal insulation
Unit04
:
L10)
Energy conservation in buildings (C1,
Introduction, Definition and concepts,
Heat loss and Heat gain and its evaluation
Methods of improving thermal quality
Optimum performance
Thermal comforts in building,
Electrical energy conservation
Opportunities, techniques for energy conservation in buildings.
Unit05
: Case study : Thermal Energy conservation (C1,
L10)
Case studies of Commercial/Industrial/Residential thermal energy conservation
systems and their economical analysis.
Books:
1. Energy Management: W.R.Murphy, G.Mckay (Butterworths).
2. Energy Management Principles: C.B.Smith (Pergamon Press).
3. Efficient Use of Energy : I.G.C.Dryden (Butterworth Scientific)
4. Energy Economics A.
V.Desai (Wieley Eastern)
5. Industrial Energy Conservation : D.A. Reay (Pergammon Press)
6. Energy Management Handbook – W.C. Turner ( John Wiley and Sons, A WileyInterscience
publication)
7. Industrial Energy Management and Utilisation –L.C. Witte, P.S. Schmidt, D.R. Brown
( Hemisphere Publication, Washington, 1988)
8. Industrial Energy Conservation Manuals, MIT Press, Mass, 1982
9. Energy Conservation guide bookPatrick/
Patrick/Fardo ( Prentice hall1993)
10. Handbook on Energy efficiency – .
11. ASHRAEEEnergy
Use ( 4 Volumes),
12. CIBSI –guide –Users Manual (U.K.)
13. CRC handbook of Energy Efficiency – CRC Press
46
EN213:
ENERGY CONSERVATIONII
Unit01
: General Aspects (C1,
L10)
Energy conservation in Electrical systems and Utilities
Economic aspect of energy conservation in electrical systems
Energy conservation in Electrical Utilities : Motors, pumps, fans and blowers,
Air conditioning and refrigeration systems, DG sets, etc.
Unit02:
Illumination (C1,
L10)
Introduction, illumination requirements, system elements, Day lighting
Lighting system controls, System maintenance, Operating schedules
Psychology of change over, Tips for conservation
Products for energy conservation – Lighting.
Unit03
:
Electrical
L10)
Systems (C1,
Various techniques for energy conservation in electrical utilities.
Power factor improvement, Improvement in Transformer losses, T& D Losses etc.
Conservation through load management, demand side management (DSM)
cutoff timers, Demand monitors etc. Automatic power factor controllers, soft starters
with energy savers, variable speed drives, electronic ballast, energy efficient
transformers etc
Devices for energy conservation – Electrical: Energy efficient motors, Automatic
Unit04
:
Case Studies : Electrical Energy Conservation (C2,
L20
)
Case studies of Commercial/Industrial/Residential Electrical energy conservation
systems and their economic analysis.
Books:
1. Energy Management: W.R.Murphy, G.Mckay (Butterworths).
2. Energy Management Principles: C.B.Smith (Pergamon Press)
3.Efficient Use of Energy : I.G.C.Dryden (Butterworth Scientific)
4. Energy Economics A.
V.Desai (Wieley Eastern)
5. Industrial Energy Conservation : D.A. Reay (Pergammon Press)
6.Energy Management Handbook – W.C. Turner ( John Wiley and Sons, A WileyInterscience
publication)
7. Industrial Energy Management and Utilisation –L.C. Witte, P.S. Schmidt, D.R. Brown
( Hemisphere Publication, Washington, 1988)
8.Industrial Energy Conservation Manuals, MIT Press, Mass, 1982
9. Energy Conservation guide bookPatrick/
Patrick/Fardo ( Prentice hall1993)
10.Handbook on Energy efficiency – .
11.ASHRAEEEnergy
Use ( 4 Volumes),
12.CIBSI –guide –Users Manual (U.K.)
13.CRC Handbook on Energy Efficiency – CRC Press
46
EN214:
PRACTICAL / INDUSTRIAL TRAINING ( C10,
24 Hours per week)
Students shall have to submit a report based on his training at the end of the semester and present the
work which he has carried out.
SEMESTERIV
EN221
: Project (C25,
36 Hours per week)
Students shall have to submit a report based on his project work at the end of the semester and present
the work which he has carried out for evaluation.


Friday, May 6, 2011

Syllabus of CDS(II) Exam UPSC- Written-Exam-September


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Syllabus for COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II) 2011



The scheme, standard and syllabus of the examination
A. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
1. The Competitive examination comprises:
(a) Written examination as shown in para 2 below.
(b) Interview for intelligence and personality test (vide Part ‘B’ of this Appendix) of such
candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.
2. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks
allotted to each subject will be as follows:
(a) For Admission to Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy.Subject Duration Maximum Marks
1. English 2 Hours 100
2. General Knowledge 2 Hours 100
3. Elementary Mathematics 2 Hours 100
(b) For Admission to Officers’ Training Academy
Subject Duration Maximum Marks
1. English 2 Hrs. 100
2. General Knowledge 2 Hrs. 100
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The maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be equal for each course i.e. the maximum marks allotted to the written examination and to the interviews will be 300, 300, 300 and 200 each for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy respectively.
3. The papers in all the subjects will consist of objective type questions only. The question papers (Test Booklets) of General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics will be set bilingually in Hindi as well as English.
4. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
5. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
6. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
7. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets).

They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
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B. STANDARD AND SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION STANDARD
The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be of Matriculation level.

The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian University.
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SYLLABUS

ENGLISH (CODE No. 01)
The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workmanlike use of words.

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Code No. 02)
General Knowledge including knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on History of India and Geography of a nature which candidate should be able to answer without special study.

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ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS (Code No. 03)

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ARITHMETIC
Number System-Natural numbers, Integers, Rational and Real numbers. Fundamental operations addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, Square roots, Decimal, fractions. Unitary method, time and distance, time and work, percentages, applications to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.
Elementary Number Theory- Division algorithm. Prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2,3,4,5,9 and 11. Multiples and factors. Factorisation Theorem. H.C.F. and L.C.M.
Euclidean algorithm, Logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

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ALGEBRA
Basic Operations, simple factors, Remainder Theorem, H.C.F., L.C.M. Theory of polynomials,
solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (Only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear inequations in two variables and their solutions.
Practical problems leading to two simultaneous linear equations or inequations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable & their solutions. Set language and set notation, Rational expressions and conditional identities, Laws of indices.

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TRIGONOMETRY
Sine x, cosine x, Tangent x when 00 <x < 900 Values of sin x, cos x and tan x, for x = 00, 300, 450, 600 and 900, Simple trigonometric identities , Use of trigonometric tables, simple cases of heights and distances.

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GEOMETRY
Lines and angles, Plane and plane figures, Theorems on (i) Properties of angles at a point (ii) Parallel lines, (iii) Sides and angles of a triangle, (iv) Congruency of triangles, (v) Similar triangles, (vi) Concurrence of medians and altitudes, (vii) Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square (viii) Circles and its properties including tangents and normals, (ix) Loci.

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MENSURATION
Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can be split up into these figures (Field Book), Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular cones and cylinders, surface area and volume of spheres.

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STATISTICS
Collection and tabulation of statistical data, Graphical representation, frequency polygons, histograms, bar charts, pie charts etc. Measures of central tendency.

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INTELLIGENCE AND PERSONALITY TEST
In addition to the interview the candidates will be put to Intelligence Tests both verbal and non-verbal, designed to assess their basic intelligence. They will also be put to Group Tests such as group discussions, group planning, outdoor group tasks, and asked to give brief lectures on specified subjects. All these tests are intended to judge the mental calibre of a candidate. In broad terms, this is really an assessment of not only his/her intellectual qualities but also his/her social traits and interests in current affairs.

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Friday, April 29, 2011

CBSE CTET 2011 Syllabus - Central Teacher Eligibility Test

CENTRAL BOARD OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (CBSE) - CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) 2011
SYLLABUS & SCHEME OF EXAM 


In accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the RTE Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) had vide Notification dated 23rd August, 2010 laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in classes I to VIII. It had been inter alia provided that one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any of the schools referred to in clause (n) of section 2 of the RTE Act is that he/ she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) which will be conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE


The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education which shall be held on 26.6.2011.

Kediya Vidyalaya Sanghthan (KVS) also implementer CTET requitrement for its TGT recruitment.

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In accordance with the provisions of sub-section (1) of Section 23 of the RTE Act, the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) had vide Notification dated 23rd August, 2010 laid down the minimum qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in classes I to VIII. It had been inter alia provided that one of the essential qualifications for a person to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in any of the schools referred to in clause (n) of section 2 of the RTE Act is that he/ she should pass the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) which will be conducted by the appropriate Government in accordance with the Guidelines framed by the NCTE


The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has entrusted the responsibility of conducting the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) to the Central Board of Secondary Education which shall be held on 26.6.2011.

Kediya Vidyalaya Sanghthan (KVS) also implementer CTET requitrement for its TGT recruitment.

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Important Dates -
Sale of CTET Information Bulletin with Application Form at Designated branches of Syndicate Bank,Institutions against Cash Payment only - 15.04.2011 to 10.05.2011
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Online submission of application and Fee through credit/ debit card on website http://www.cbse.nic.in/ - 08.04.2011 to 10.05.201
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Receipt of request for Information Bulletin and Application Form by Post at CTET Unit, CBSE, Shiksha Sadan, 17, Rouse Avenue, New Delhi-110002. - 15.04.2011 to 30.04.2011
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Issue of Admit Card - 11.06.2011 to 17.06.2011
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Date of Examination- 26th June, 2011 (Paper-I 0930-1100 hrs* , Paper-II 1230-1400 hrs* )
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Declaration of Results - By 26th July, 2011
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Dispatch of CTET Certificates/Mark Sheet - By 26th August, 2011
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CTET Exam is just like/similar to UGC-NET exam. Where UGC NET exam is conducted for Degree College Teachers for eligibility. And CBSE-CTET exam is conducted to test eligibility for Class I to VIII teacher.
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SYLLABUS - CBSE CTET Exam
Structure and Content of CTET
All questions in CTET test will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark, with four alternatives out of which
one answer will be correct. There will be no negative marking.
There will be two papers of CTET.
(i) Paper I will be for a person who intents to be a teacher for classes I to V.
(ii) Paper II will be for a person who intents to be a teacher for classes VI to VIII.
Note: A person who intents to be a teacher for both levels (classes I to V and classes VI to VIII) will have to appear in both the papers
(Paper I and Paper II).
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Paper I (for classes I to V): Duration of examination - one-and-a-half hours Structure and Content (All Compulsory): (Appendix 1)
(i) Child Development and Pedagogy 30 MCQs 30 Marks
(ii) Language I 30 MCQs 30 Marks
(iii) Language II 30 MCQs 30 Marks
(iv) Mathematics 30 MCQs 30 Marks
(v) Environmental Studies 30 MCQs 30 Marks
Total 150 MCQs 150 Marks
Nature and standard of questions:
• The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning relevant to the age group of 6-11 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics and needs of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
• The Test items for Language I will focus on the proficiencies related to the medium of instruction, (as chosen from list of prescribed language options in the application form).
• The Language II will be from among the prescribed options other than Language I. A candidate may choose any one language from the available language options and will be required to specify the same in the application form. The test items in language II will also focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
• The test items in Mathematics and Environmental Studies will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of the subjects. In all these subject areas, the test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject prescribed for classes’ I–V, by the NCERT/CBSE.
• The questions in the tests for Paper I will be based on the topics prescribed for classes’ I–V, but their difficulty standard, as well as linkages, could be up to the secondary stage.
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(B) Paper II (for classes VI to VIII): Duration of examination - one-and-a-half hours
Structure and Content: (Appendix 1)
(i) Child Development & Pedagogy (compulsory) 30 MCQs 30Marks
(ii) Language I (compulsory) 30 MCQs 30Marks
(iii) Language II (compulsory) 30 MCQs 30Marks
(iv)(a) For Mathematics and Science teacher: Mathematics and Science – 60 MCQs 60 marks
(b) For Social studies/Social Science Teacher: Social Science – 60 MCQs 60 marks
(c) For any other teacher – either (a) or (b)
Nature and standard of questions:
• The test items on Child Development and Pedagogy will focus on educational psychology of teaching and learning, relevant to the age group 11-14 years. They will focus on understanding the characteristics, needs and psychology of diverse learners, interaction with learners and the attributes and qualities of a good facilitator of learning.
• The test items for Language I will focus on the proficiency related to the medium of instruction, as chosen from list of prescribed options in the application form.
• The Language II will be a language other than Language I. A candidate may choose any one language from among the available options and as in the specified list in the application form and attempt questions in the one indicated by the candidate in the application form by him. The Test items in Language II will also focus on the elements of language, communication and comprehension abilities.
The test items in Mathematics and Science, and Social Studies/Social Science will focus on the concepts, problem solving abilities and pedagogical understanding of these subjects. The test items of Mathematics and Science will be of 30 marks each.
The test items will be evenly distributed over different divisions of the syllabus of that subject as prescribed for classes VI-VIII by the NCERT/CBSE.
• The questions in the tests for Paper II will be based on the topics of the prescribed syllabus of the NCERT/CBSE for classes VIVIII but their difficulty standard as well as linkages could be up to the senior secondary stage
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LANGUAGE OF THE QUESTION PAPER:
The question paper shall be either in English or in Hindi.
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Qualifying marks and Award of CTET Certificate -
The candidates appearing in CTET will be issued marks statement by CBSE. The candidates securing 60% and above marks will be issued CTET Certificate.Qualifying the CTET would not confer a right on any person for recruitment/employment as it is only one of the eligibility criteria for appointment.
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Applicability
i. The CTET shall apply to schools of the Central Government (KVS, NVS, Tibetan Schools, etc) and schools under the administrative control of UT of Chandigarh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
ii. CTET may also apply to the unaided private schools, who may exercise the option of considering the CTET.
iii. Schools owned and managed by the State Government/local bodies and aided schools shall consider the TET conducted by the State Government. However, a State Government can also consider the CTET if it decides not to conduct the
State TET.
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L. Frequency of conduct of CTET and validity period of CTET certificate:
L.1. The CTET is presently being conducted annually. The Validity Period of CTET qualifying certificate for appointment will be seven years for all categories.
L.2 There is no restriction on the number of attempts a person can take for acquiring a CTET Certificate. A person who has qualified CTET may also appear again for improving his/her score.
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STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF SYLLABUS
(Paper I and Paper II)
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Paper I (for classes I to V) Primary Stage
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I. Child Development and Pedagogy 30 Questions
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a) Child Development (Primary School Child) 15 Questions
• Concept of development and its relationship with learning
• Principles of the development of children
• Influence of Heredity & Environment
• Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)
• Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives
• Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
• Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
• Multi Dimensional Intelligence
• Language & Thought
• Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias and educational practice
• Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste,
gender, community, religion etc.
• Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment,
Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice
• Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and
critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.
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b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 5 Questions
• Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived
• Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc
• Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
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c) Learning and Pedagogy 10 Questions
• How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance
• Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity;
social context of learning.
• Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’
• Alternative conceptions of learning in children; understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the
learning process.
• Cognition & Emotions
• Motivation and learning
• Factors contributing to learning- personal & environmental
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II. Language I. 30 Questions
a) Language Comprehension 15 Questions
Reading unseen passages- two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar
and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)
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b) Pedagogy of Language Development 15 Questions
• Learning and acquisition
• Principles of language Teaching
• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
• Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in
written form
• Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
• Language Skills
• Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
• Remedial Teaching
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III. Language- II 30 Questions
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a) Comprehension 15 Questions
Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on
comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
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b) Pedagogy of Language Development 15Questions
• Learning and acquisition
• Principles of language Teaching
• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
• Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in
written form;
• Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
• Language Skills
• Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
• Remedial Teaching
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IV. Mathematics 30 Questions
a) Content 15 Questions
• Geometry
• Shapes & Spatial Understanding
• Solids around Us
• Numbers
• Addition and Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division
• Measurement
• Weight
• Time
• Volume
• Data Handling
• Patterns
• Money
b) Pedagogical issues 15 Questions
• Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking; understanding children’s thinking and reasoning patterns and
strategies of making meaning and learning
• Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
• Language of Mathematics
• Community Mathematics
• Evaluation through formal and informal methods
• Problems of Teaching
• Error analysis and related aspects of learning and teaching
• Diagnostic and Remedial Teaching
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V. Environmental Studies 30 Questions
a) Content 15 Questions
1. Family and Friends:
1.1 Relationships;
1.2 Work and Play;
1.3 Animals;
1.4 Plants
2. Food
3. Shelter
4. Water
5. Travel
6. Things We Make and Do
b) Pedagogical Issues 15 Questions
• Concept and scope of EVS
• Significance of EVS, integrated EVS
• Environmental Studies & Environmental Education
• learning Principles
• Scope & relation to Science & Social Science
• Approaches of presenting concepts
• Activities
• Experimentation/Practical Work
• Discussion
• CCE
• Teaching material/Aids
• Problems
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 Paper II (for classes VI to VIII) Elementary Stage

I. Child Development and Pedagogy 30 Questions
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a) Child Development (Elementary School Child) 15 Questions
• Concept of development and its relationship with learning
• Principles of the development of children
• Influence of Heredity & Environment
• Socialization processes: Social world & children (Teacher, Parents, Peers)
• Piaget, Kohlberg and Vygotsky: constructs and critical perspectives
• Concepts of child-centered and progressive education
• Critical perspective of the construct of Intelligence
• Multi Dimensional Intelligence
• Language & Thought
• Gender as a social construct; gender roles, gender-bias and educational practice
• Individual differences among learners, understanding differences based on diversity of language, caste,
gender, community, religion etc.
• Distinction between Assessment for learning and assessment of learning; School-Based Assessment,
Continuous & Comprehensive Evaluation: perspective and practice
• Formulating appropriate questions for assessing readiness levels of learners; for enhancing learning and
critical thinking in the classroom and for assessing learner achievement.
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b) Concept of Inclusive education and understanding children with special needs 5 Questions
• Addressing learners from diverse backgrounds including disadvantaged and deprived
• Addressing the needs of children with learning difficulties, ‘impairment’ etc
• Addressing the Talented, Creative, Specially abled Learners
c) Learning and Pedagogy 10 Questions
• How children think and learn; how and why children ‘fail’ to achieve success in school performance
• Basic processes of teaching and learning; children’s strategies of learning; learning as a social activity;
social context of learning.

• Child as a problem solver and a ‘scientific investigator’
• Alternative conceptions of learning in children; understanding children’s ‘errors’ as significant steps in the
learning process.
• Cognition & Emotions
• Motivation and learning
• Factors contributing to learning- personal & environmental
II. Language I. 30 Questions
a) Language Comprehension 15 Questions
Reading unseen passages- two passages one prose or drama and one poem with questions on comprehension, inference, grammar
and verbal ability (Prose passage may be literary, scientific, narrative or discursive)
b) Pedagogy of Language Development 15 Questions
• Learning and acquisition
• Principles of language Teaching
• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
• Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in
written form;
• Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
• Language Skills
• Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
• Remedial Teaching
III. Language- II 30 Questions
a) Comprehension 15 Questions
Two unseen prose passages (discursive or literary or narrative or scientific) with questions on
comprehension, grammar and verbal ability
b) Pedagogy of Language Development 15Questions
• Learning and acquisition
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• Principles of language Teaching
• Role of listening and speaking; function of language and how children use it as a tool
• Critical perspective on the role of grammar in learning a language for communicating ideas verbally and in
written form;
• Challenges of teaching language in a diverse classroom; language difficulties, errors and disorders
• Language Skills
• Evaluating language comprehension and proficiency: speaking, listening, reading and writing
• Teaching-learning materials: Textbook, multi-media materials, multilingual resource of the classroom
• Remedial Teaching
IV. (A) Mathematics and Science: 60 Questions
(i) Mathematics 30 Questions
a) Content 20 Questions
• Number System
 Knowing our Numbers
 Playing with Numbers
 Whole Numbers
 Negative Numbers and Integers
 Fractions
• Algebra
 Introduction to Algebra
 Ratio and Proportion
• Geometry
 Basic geometrical ideas (2-D)
 Understanding Elementary Shapes (2-D and 3-D)
 Symmetry: (reflection)
 Constructions (using Straight edge Scale, protractor, compasses)
• Mensuration
• Data handling
b) Pedagogical issues 10 Questions
• Nature of Mathematics/Logical thinking
• Place of Mathematics in Curriculum
• Language of Mathematics
• Community Mathematics
• Evaluation
• Remedial Teaching
• Problems of Teaching
(ii) Science 30 Questions
a) Content 20 Questions
I. Food
• Sources of food
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• Components of food
• Cleaning food
II. Materials
• Materials of daily use
III. The World of the Living
IV. Moving Things People and Ideas
V. How things work
• Electric current and circuits
• Magnets
VI. Natural Phenomena
VII. Natural Resources
b) Pedagogical issues 10 Questions
• Nature & Structure of Sciences
• Natural Science/Aims & objectives
• Understanding & Appreciating Science
• Approaches/Integrated Approach
• Observation/Experiment/Discovery(Method of Science)
• Innovation
• Text Material/Aids
• Evaluation- cognitive/psychomotor/affective
• Problems
• Remedial Teaching
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V. Social Studies/ Social Sciences 60 Questions
a) Content 40 Questions
(i) History
• When, Where and How
• The Earliest Societies
• The First Farmers and Herders
• The First Cities
• Early States
• New Ideas
• The First Empire
• Contacts with Distant lands
• Political Developments
• Culture and Science
• New Kings and Kingdoms
• Sultans of Delhi
• Architecture
• Creation of an Empire
• Social Change
• Regional Cultures
• The Establishment of Company Power
• Rural Life and Society
• Colonialism and Tribal Societies
• The Revolt of 1857-58
• Women and reform
• Challenging the Caste System
• The Nationalist Movement
• India After Independence
(ii) Geography
• Geography as a social study and as a science
• Planet: Earth in the solar system
• Globe
• Environment in its totality: natural and human environment.
• Air
• Water
• Human Environment: settlement, transport and communication.
• Resources: Types- Natural and Human
• Agriculture
(iii) Social and Political Life
• Diversity
• Government
• Local Government
• Making a Living
• Democracy
• State Government
• Understanding Media
• Unpacking Gender
• The Constitution
• Parliamentary Government
• The Judiciary
• Social Justice and the Marginalised
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c) Pedagogical issues 20 Questions
• Concept & Nature of Social Science/Social Studies
• Class Room Processes, activities and discourse
• Developing Critical thinking
• Enquiry/Empirical Evidence
• Problems of teaching Social Science/Social Studies
• Sources – Primary & secondary
• Projects Work
• Evaluation
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Note: For Detailed syllabus of classes I-VIII, please refer to NCERT syllabus and textbooks
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