In this article we will discuss about latest AMCAT Syllabus. The test consists of various sections/modules which you can choose according to your profile or education background. There are 5 modules which are compulsory for everyone and others are optional (Domain specific). During the test, you will be given an option to select any two domain specific modules. Before taking the examination please thoroughly go through the syllabus.
Compulsory Modules
English Module
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Vocabulary |
· Synonyms · Antonyms · Contextual Vocabulary |
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Grammar |
· Error Identification · Sentence Improvement and Construction |
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Comprehension |
· Reading Comprehension |
Quantitative Ability
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Basic Mathematics |
· Divisibility · HCF and LCM · Numbers, decimal fractions and power |
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Applied Mathematics |
· Profit and Loss · Simple and Compound Interest · Time, Speed and Distance · Inverse |
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Engineering Mathematics |
· Logarithms · Permutation and Combinations · Probability |
Logical Ability/ Reasoning
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Deductive Reasoning |
· Coding deductive logic · Data Sufficiency, Directional Sense, Logical Word Sequence · Objective Reasoning · Selection decision tables · Puzzles |
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Inductive reasoning |
· Coding pattern and Number series pattern recognition · Analogy and Classification pattern recognition |
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Adductive Reasoning |
· Logical word sequence · Data sufficiency |
Aspiring Minds Personality Inventory (AMPI)
The module does an overall personality assessment of the candidate and is used to assess candidates in people-interaction and people-management roles.
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Topics |
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· Extraversion · Conscientiousness · Neuroticism · Openness to Experience · Agreeableness. |
Information Gathering & Synthesis
The module checks how thorough a candidate is in accomplishing a task with concern for all the aspects involved, no matter how small.
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Detailed Syllabus |
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· Data Interpretation |
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· Information Ordering |
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· Rule-Based Selection and Locating Information |
Domain Modules/Engineering
Computer Programming
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Basic Programming |
Data Types |
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Data Structures |
Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs |
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OOPs |
Polymorphism |
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Miscellaneous |
Searching and Sorting |
Computer Science
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Topic |
Detailed |
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Operating |
Basics of |
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DBMS |
Data model |
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Computer |
Basics of |
Electronics and Semiconductors
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Topic |
Detailed syllabus |
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Semiconductors and Devices |
Basics of semiconductor |
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Analog Electronics |
Basic for circuit analysis |
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Digital Electronics |
Boolean Algebra and minimization of Boolean functions |
Telecommunication
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Communication |
Analog |
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Microwave Engineering |
Microwave engineering |
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Electromagnetism |
Electrostatics |
Electrical Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed syllabus |
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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering |
Basic electrical engineering |
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Instrumentation and control |
Instruments and measurements |
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Electronics |
Analog and digital electronics |
Mechanical Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Manufacturing Science |
Engineering materials |
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Thermodynamics and IC Engines |
Thermodynamic cycles and steam generators |
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Fluid and Machine Mechanics |
Fluid mechanics and fluid machinery |
Civil Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Structural Engineering |
Applied mechanics |
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Geotechnical and Water Resources Engineering |
Soil mechanics |
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Transportation Engineering and Surveying |
Highways engineering Railway engineering Estimation and costing Surveying |
Instrumentation Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Instrumentation and Control |
Transducers and industrial instrumentation |
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Electronics |
Analog electronics |
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Signals and Communication System |
Signal and systems |
Industrial Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Design of Manufacturing Systems |
Product design and development |
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Quality Control and Management |
Quality management |
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Reliability and Costing |
Reliability and maintenance |
Production Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Production Technology and Analysis |
Metal casting, forming and joining |
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Metal Cutting and Tool Design |
Machining and machine tool operators |
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Material Science and CIM |
Polymers and composites |
Metallurgical Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Process Metallurgy |
Fuels and furnaces mineral beneficiation |
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Industrial Metallurgy |
Metal casting, joining and forming |
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Physical Metallurgy |
Non-ferrous materials |
Chemical Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Transport Phenomena |
Fluid mechanics |
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Chemical Process Engineering and Technology |
Process engineering and technology |
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Chemical Process Principles and Design |
Chemical reaction engineering |
Automotive Engineering
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Engine Components & Transmission |
Automotive Petrol and Diesel Engines |
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Auto vehicle technology and Electrical |
Vehicle Body Engineering |
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General Mechanical Engineering |
Strength of Materials |
Paint Technology
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Raw Materials and Precursors |
Introduction to components of surface coatings |
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Coating Manufacturing, Evaluation, Types |
Formulation principles and manufacturing of coatings |
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Paint Application and Troubleshooting |
Surface treatment and coating applications |
Polymer Technology
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Polymer Chemistry and Characterization |
Chemistry of polymers |
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Polymer Synthesis and Properties |
Synthesis and properties |
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Application of Polymers |
Polymer testing |
Chemistry
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Topic |
Detailed Syllabus |
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Physical Chemistry |
Atomic structure |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
Periodic table and periodic properties |
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Organic Chemistry |
Purification and characterization of organic compounds |