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DTE Kerala LET Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now

Directorate of Technical Education Kerala Lateral Entrance Test (DTE Kerala LET 2021) is conducted once in a year by Directorate of Technical Education, Kerala.

It is a state-level examination for the candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech courses from directly from the 2nd or the third year within the state of Kerala.

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Highlights

Commonly known a DTE Kerala LET
Exam Name Directorate of Technical Education Kerala Lateral Entrance Test
Conducting Body Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala
Application Mode Online
Eligibility Passed 10+2 examination
Exam level State level
Medium English
Courses offered UG level (Lateral Entry)
Mode of Exam Offline (Computer Based Test)
Marking scheme Each correct answer can get 3 marks and one mark is reduced for incorrect answers.
Purpose Admission to 2nd-year of B.Tech degree courses in institutes in participating institutes
Official Website http://admissions.dtekerala.gov.in/

Aspirants can download the DTE Kerala LET Syllabus 2021 – Download Pdf Now from the official website.

Kerala LET 2021 Exam Centres

The list of the Kerala LET exam centres is given below:

Thiruvananthapuram Kollam
Alappuzha Pathanamthitta
Kottayam Thodupuzha
Ernakulam Thrissur
Palakkad Tirur
Malappuram Sulthan Bathery
Kozhikode Kannur
Kasaragod

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Exam Pattern

This exam is conducted once in a year at the state level. It is an OMR based objective type entrance examination. On qualifying for this exam, the applicants will get admission in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the technical stream.

Highlights of the exam pattern are given in the table below:

Exam Details Specifications
Exam Mode Offline
Language English
Question type MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)
Total number of questions 120
Time allotted to attempt the test 2 hours
Marking scheme · 3 marks for every correct answer

· 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

Given below are the subject wise distribution of total marks and number of questions:

Diploma, DVoc Stream

Subject Name Marks Duration
Mathematics 20 2 hours
Engineering Mechanics 15
IT and Computer Science 15
Civil Engineering 15
Mechanical Engineering 15
Electrical Engineering 15
Electronics and Communication Engineering 15
English 10
Total 120 Marks

B.Sc Stream

Subject Name Marks Duration
Mathematics 40 2 hours
Physics 30
Chemistry 20
IT and Computer Science 15
English 15
Total  120 Marks

Kerala LET 2021 Syllabus for BTech

The syllabus for the exam is given below:

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Mathematics Syllabus

Total 20 questions from 6 Modules – Four questions each from module 1 to 4 and two questions each from module 5 and 6.

Modules Topics
Module 1 · Single Variable Calculus and Infinite series, Basic ideas of infinite series and convergence

· Geometric series, Harmonic series, Convergence tests, comparison, ratio, root tests

· Alternating series, Leibnitz Test, Absolute convergence

· Maclaurins series, Taylor series, radius of convergence

Module 2 · Partial derivatives and its applications

· Partial derivatives of functions of more than two variables

· Higher order partial derivatives, differentiability

· Differentials and local linearity

· Maxima and Minima of functions of two variables

· Extreme value theorem relative extrema

Module 3 · Calculus of vector valued functions

· Introduction to vector valued functions, parametric curves in 3-space

· Limits and continuity, derivatives, tangent lines, derivative of dot and cross product

· Definite integrals of vector valued functions, unit tangent, acceleration and speed

· Normal and tangential components of acceleration

· Directional derivatives and gradients-tangent planes and normal vectors

Module 4 · Multiple integrals, Double integrals, Evaluation of double integrals

· Double integrals in nonrectangular coordinates reversing the order of integration

· Area calculated as a double integral

· Triple integrals (Cartesian co-ordinates only), volume calculated as a triple integral

Module 5 · Topics in vector calculus

· Vector and scalar fields, Gradient fields

· conservative fields and potential functions

· Line integrals, work as a line integral

· Independence of path conservative vector field

Module 6 · Topics in vector calculus

· Green’s Theorem, surface integrals

· Divergence Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Engineering Mechanics Syllabus

Total 15 questions from 6 Modules – Three questions each from module 1 to 4 and two questions from module 5 and one question from module 6.

Modules  Topics
Module 1 Statics: Fundamental concepts and laws of mechanics – Rigid body – Principle of transmissibility of forces. Coplanar force systems – Moment of force – Principle of moments. Resultant of force and couple system. Equilibrium of rigid body – Free body diagram – Conditions of equilibrium in two dimensions – Two force and three force members.
Module 2 Types of supports – problems involving point loads and uniformly distributed loads only. Force systems in space – Degree of freedom – Free body diagram – Equations of equilibrium – Simple resultant and Equilibrium problems.
Module 3 Properties of planar surfaces – Centroid and second moment of area – Parallel and perpendicular axis theorem – Centroid and Moment of Inertia of composite area. Polar Moment of Inertia – Radious of gyration – Mass moment of Inertia of cylinder and thin disc. Product of Inertia – Principle Moment Of Inertia. Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus.
Module 4 Friction – Characteristics of dry friction – Problems involving friction of ladder, wedges and connected bodies. Definition of work and virtual work – Principle of virtual work for a system of connection bodies – problems of determinate beams only.
Module 5 Dynamics: Rectangular and Cylindrical co-ordinate system.

Combined motion of rotation and translation – Concepts of instantaneous centre – Motion of connecting rod of piston and crank of reciprocating pump.

Rectilinear translation – Newton’s second law – D’Alembert’s Principle – Application to connected bodies.

Module 6 Mechanical vibrations – free and forced vibrations – degree of freedom.

Simple and harmonic motion – Spring-mass model – Period – Stiffness – Frequency – Simple numerical problems of single degree of freedom.

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DTE Kerala LET 2021 IT and Computer Science Syllabus (Bsc as well)

Modules  Topics
Module 1 · Introduction to digital computer – Von Neumann concept

· A simple model of computer, acquisition of data, storage of data, processing of data, output of processed data

· Details of functional units of a computer

· Storage – primary storage and secondary storage

· Introduction to programming languages, types of programming languages

· System software, Operating systems

Module 2 · Problem Solving strategies, Problem analysis, formal definition of problem

· Solution top-down design breaking a problem into sub problems

· Overview of the solution to the sub problems by writing step by step procedure (algorithm)

· Representation of procedure by flowchart

· Implementation of algorithms, use of procedures to achieve modularity

Module 3 · Introduction to Python
Module 4 · Functions, calling functions, type conversion and coercion, composition of functions

· Mathematical functions, user-defined functions, parameters and arguments

Module 5 · Strings and lists – string traversal and comparison with examples

· Tuples and dictionaries – operations and examples

Module 6 · Files and exceptions – text files, directories

· Introduction to classes and objects – attributes, instances

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Basic Civil Engineering Syllabus

Modules  Topics
Module 1 · General introduction to Civil Engineering

· History of civil Engineering

· Relevance of civil Engineering in the overall infrastructural development of the country

· Types and classification of structures – buildings, towers, chimneys, bridges, dams, retaining walls, water tanks, silos, roads, railways, runways and pipelines

· Definition and types of buildings as per National Building Code of India

· Selection of site-Components of a building and their functions- setting out of a building

Module 2 · Stones: Classification of stones-Qualities of good building stones-Quarrying-Dressing-TestsSpecifications-Uses of common building stones

· Bricks: Composition of good brick earth – Classification-Qualities of good bricks –Field and laboratory tests-specifications

· Tiles: Classification-Manufacture-properties-Tests-Specifications

Module 3 · Cement: Basic Ingredients- Manufacturing process- Grades- Properties-Tests Specifications

· Aggregates: Fine and coarse aggregate- Properties – uses-Tests

· Cement Mortar: Types and preparation

Module 4 · Stone Masonry: Types-Details of Ashlars, Random Rubble, Coarse Rubble and Dry Rubble Masonry

· Brick Masonry: Types – Bond-Introduction to all types of Bonds – English bond in detail – Comparison of stone and brick masonry

Module 5 · Timber : Properties-Uses-Classification-Seasoning-Defects-Preservation-Tests

· Hard board and particle board –Manufacture and use

· Steel: structural steel and steel as reinforcement- Types- Properties-Uses – Market forms

Module 6 · Floors and Flooring materials: Different types and selection of floors and floor coverings

· Roofs and roof coverings: Different types of roofs, Suitability, Types and selection of roofing materials

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

Modules  Topics
Module 1 · Thermodynamics: Nature and scope of thermodynamics; basic concept

· Laws of Thermodynamics, Discovery Significance and Applications

· Qualitative ideas on Entropy, Available Energy ,Irreversibility, Principle of increase of Entropy& Carnot engine

· Limitations of Thermodynamics; Source of power; history of power production; power production in the future

Module 2 · Thermal Engineering

· Historical development of steam engine ,steam turbines, gas turbines and hydraulic turbines

· Principle of turbomachinary; History of IC engines; two stroke and four stroke engines-working, applications

· Air compressors-types and uses

· Principles of Rocket propulsion, chemical rockets, Indian space programme

Module 3 · Refrigeration and air conditioning

· History & Scope of refrigeration; applications of refrigeration

· Food preservation, refrigerated storage; applications in chemical and process industries; special applications; Air conditioning

· Principles & system; scope of air conditioning

· Psychometric properties of air; Human comfort standards

Module 4 · Automobiles & Aeronautical Engineering

· Introduction to an Automobile; history of the automobile; Indian automobiles

· Types of automobiles; Major components and their functions

· Manufactures of motor vehicles in India

· Fundamentals of aerodynamics; drag force and lift force; jet engines types and applications

Module 5 · Engineering and Materials

· Introduction and history of materials

· Basic crystallography; metals, alloys composites, ceramic, polymers; mechanical properties and testing of engineering materials

Module 6 · Manufacturing Engineering: Methods of manufacturing; casting, forging, rolling extrusion; machining operations-turning, milling, drilling, grinding, shaping, planning

· Joining operations- soldering, brazing& welding

· Introduction to CNC machines; examples of typical products manufactured by above methods

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Electrical Engineering Syllabus

Modules  Topics
Module 1 Fundamental Concepts of Circuit Elements and Circuit variables: Electromotive force, potential and voltage. Resistors, Capacitors Inductors- terminal V-I relations. Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s laws, I Lenz’s law, statically and dynamically induced EMF, self and mutual inductance, coupling coefficient-energy stored in inductance. Real and Ideal independent voltage and current sources, V-I relations. Passive sign convention.
Module 2 Basic Circuit Laws: Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws, analysis of resistive circuits-mesh analysis super mesh analysis. Node analysis-super node analysis, star delta transformation.
Module 3 Magnetic Circuits: Magneto motive force, flux, reluctance, permeability -comparison of electric and magnetic circuits, analysis of series magnetic circuits. Parallel magnetic circuits, magnetic circuits with air-gaps.
Module 4 Alternating current fundamentals: Generation of Alternating voltages-waveforms, Frequency, Period, RMS and average values, peak factor and form factor of periodic waveforms and composite waveforms. Phasor Concepts, Complex representation (exponential, polar and rectangular forms) of sinusoidal voltages and currents phasor diagrams. Complex impedance – series and parallel impedances and admittances, Phasor analysis of RL, RC, RLC circuits.
Module 5 Complex Power: Concept of Power factor: active, reactive and apparent power.

Resonance in series and parallel circuits

Energy, bandwidth and quality factor, variation of impedance and admittance in series and parallel resonant circuits.

Module 6 Three phase systems: Star and delta connections, three-phase three wires and three- 2 phase four-wire systems. Analysis of balanced and unbalanced star and delta connected loads. Power in three-phase circuits. Active and Reactive power measurement by one, two, and three wattmeter methods.

DTE Kerala LET 2021 Electronics & Communication Engineering Syllabus

Modules  Topics
Module 1 Evolution of electronics, impact of electronics in industry and in society. Resistors Capacitors: Types, Specifications, Standard values, marking colour coding Inductors and Transformers: Types, Specifications, and Principles of working. Electro mechanical components: relays and contactors.
Module 2 Diodes: Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, PN junction diode, barrier potential, V-I characteristics, Effect of temperature. Equivalent circuit of a diode. Piece wise linear model.

Specification parameters of diodes and numbering.

Zener diode, Varactor diodes, characteristics, working principle of LED, photo diode, solar cell.

Module 3 Bipolar Junction Transistors: Structure, typical doping, Principle of operation, concept of different configurations. Detailed study of input and output characteristics of common base and common emitter configuration, current gain, comparison of three configurations. Concept of load line and operating point. Need for biasing and stabilization, voltage divider biasing, Transistor as amplifier, switch, RC coupled amplifier and frequency response. Specification parameters of transistors and type numbering
Module 4 Junction Field Effect Transistors: Structure, principle of operation, characteristics, comparison with BJT. MOSFET: Structure, principle of operation of Enhancement type MOSFET, Current voltage characteristics, Depletion-type MOSFET. Principle of operation of Photo transistor, UJT, SCR
Module 5 Diode circuits and power supplies: Series and parallel diode circuits, Clippers, Clampers, Voltage multipliers. Half-wave and full wave (including bridge) rectifiers, Derivation of Vrms, Vdc, ripple factor, peak inverse voltage, rectification efficiency in each case, capacitor filter, working and design of a simple Zener voltage regulator. Block diagram description of a DC Power supply, Principle of SMPS.
Module 6 Electronic Measurements and measuring Instruments. Generalized performance parameters of instruments: error, accuracy, sensitivity, precision and resolution. Principle and block diagram of analog and digital multimeter, Block diagram of CRO, Measurements using CRO, Lissajous patterns, Principle and block diagram of DSO, function generator. Testing of Electronic components.

DTE Kerala LET 2021 English Syllabus

Subject Topics
For BTech For English, out of the 10 marks to be awarded, 5 marks will be for questions based on a given passage and remaining 5 marks for basic Grammar and General English of plus 2 standards.
For BSc Vocabulary Building, the concept of Word Formation, Root words from foreign languages and their use in English, Acquaintance with prefixes and suffixes from foreign languages in English to form derivatives. Synonyms, antonyms, and standard abbreviations. Basic Writing Skills, Sentence Structures, Use of phrases and clauses in sentences, Importance of proper punctuation, Creating coherence, Organizing principles of paragraphs in documents, Techniques for writing precisely Identifying common errors in writing, Subject-verb agreement, Noun-pronoun agreement, Misplaced modifiers, Articles Prepositions, Redundancies, Clichés, Nature and Style of sensible writing, Describing , Defining, Classifying, Providing examples or evidence, Writing introduction and conclusion.

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