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Kerala PSC Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Paper, Technical Education -Engineering Colleges(Paper Code: 122/2016)
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Kerala PSC Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering
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Details about Kerala PSC Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Paper, Technical Education -Engineering Colleges(Paper Code: 122/2016)
The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducts the Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering examination to recruit faculty members for various technical education institutions, including engineering colleges. Below is a detailed analysis of the 2016 Kerala PSC Assistant Professor (Mechanical Engineering) Exam held on 27th September 2016, with Paper Code: 122/2016.
Exam Overview
- Exam Name: Kerala PSC Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering
- Year of Exam: 2016
- Paper Code: 122/2016
- Date of Test: 27th September 2016
- Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Total Questions: Typically 100 (varies as per syllabus)
- Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Maximum Marks: 100
- Negative Marking: 0.33 marks per wrong answer (if applicable)
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
The question paper for the Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering exam generally follows a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, covering various core and applied subjects of Mechanical Engineering.
Key Subjects Covered
The 2016 question paper tested candidates on various fundamental and advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering, including:
- Thermodynamics – Laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic cycles, heat transfer.
- Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines – Fluid properties, flow dynamics, Bernoulli’s theorem, pumps, turbines.
- Strength of Materials – Stress-strain analysis, bending, torsion, failure theories.
- Engineering Mechanics – Force systems, equilibrium, kinematics, kinetics of particles.
- Machine Design – Design principles, gears, bearings, shafts, materials.
- Manufacturing Engineering – Metal cutting, welding, casting, machining, CNC, automation.
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – Refrigerants, refrigeration cycles, psychrometry, cooling load calculations.
- Automobile Engineering – IC engines, fuel systems, emission norms, vehicle dynamics.
- Control Systems & Mechatronics – Feedback systems, controllers, sensors, actuators.
- Industrial Engineering & Management – Production planning, optimization, quality control (TQM, Six Sigma).
- Engineering Mathematics – Calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, probability & statistics.
- General Knowledge & Current Affairs – Kerala history, Indian polity, science & technology, recent developments in engineering.
Difficulty Level & Question Trends
1. Overall Difficulty: Moderate to Tough
2. Subject-wise Weightage:
- Core Mechanical Engineering subjects had the highest weightage (~80%).
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs covered ~10-15% of the questions.
- Some questions required conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.
Importance of Solving Previous Papers
- Understanding Exam Pattern: Helps candidates get familiar with the structure and types of questions asked.
- Time Management Practice: Improves speed and accuracy in solving MCQs within the given time limit.
- Concept Clarity: Reinforces core mechanical engineering concepts through real exam questions.
- Identifying Weak Areas: Helps in self-assessment and focused preparation.
Conclusion
The Kerala PSC Assistant Professor – Mechanical Engineering (122/2016) question paper provides valuable insights for aspirants preparing for upcoming exams. Solving previous papers enhances technical knowledge, improves confidence, and boosts overall performance in the Kerala PSC recruitment tests.
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