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SYLLABI FOR DET-2013 FOR ADMISSION INTO 1ST SEMESTER OF THE DIPLOMA COURSE
The syllabi given hereunder for DET-2013 are only illustrative and not exhaustive. The syllabi are in line with courses of studies in Mathematics & Science (Physics & Chemistry) for H.S.C. Examination, 2013 of Board of Secondary Education, Odisha.

MATHEMATICS (50 Nos.) :
Ratio, Proportion & Variation: Definition, continued proportions, direct variation, inverse variation & joint variation.
Indices: Laws of indices, problems, solution of exponential equations.
Polynomials: Factorisation of polynomials, Remainder. Theorem, Factor Theorem, Synthetic division and their applications.
Equations: Different methods of solving simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns, problems, Quadratic equations, its solutions by completing the square, Discriminant, nature of roots, Relation between roots & co-efficient, simple problems.
Logarithms: Definition, laws of logarithm, common logarithm, characteristics, Mantissa, Antilogarithm, Tables of logarithm and antilogarithm, applications.
Number System: Natural numbers, Integers, Rational numbers, Real numbers as union of rational and irrationals, Axioms on operations on real numbers.
Computers: Different parts of computer (Main parts only). Applications of computers, Binary number system, Conversion of binary to decimal and vice-versa.
Functions and Graphs: Domain and Range of Real valued function.
Mensuration: Circumference, Arc Length, Area of Sector of a circle, triangle, Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram, Trapezium, Rhombus. Surface area and volume of cylinder, Cone, Sphere.
Geometry: Straight lines and angle between two straight lines, Parallel lines, Theorems on congruency and similar triangles. Radius, Chord, Arc of a circle, cyclic quadrilaterals, Theorems and related problems.
Statistics: Data, Frequency distribution, Grouped frequency distribution, Graphical representation of data, Histograms, Pie diagrams & Frequency polygon, Measures of Central tendency (Mean, median & mode)

CHEMISTRY (25 NOS.):
Matter-Nature & Behavior: Element, compound, Mixture, Type of mixture, Structure of matter, states of matter, atom, molecule, symbol & valency, Chemical formula, Chemical equation.
Atomic Structure: Electron, Proton, Neutron – their charges, masses & properties, atomic number, mass number, Atomic models, electronic configuration, mole concept
Periodic classification: Periods & groups, periodic law properties of elements along a period and in groups
Chemical Bond: Formation of ionic & covalent bonds, important properties of electrovalent and covalent compounds
Physical and chemical changes: Difference between physical and chemical changes, combination reactions, displacement reactions, decomposition reaction, slow and fast reaction, catalyst, exothermic and endothermic reactions, Oxidation & reduction, Oxidants, reductants, Acids & Bases, PH Scale. Importance and general properties, preparation and uses of hydrogen
Extraction of metal: Ore, mineral, general methods of extraction of metal, Ore dressing, Concentration, reduction, Purification, distillation, electrolytic refining.
Alloys: Definition, Ferrous and non-ferrous - Brass, Stainless Steel.
Sources of Energy: Types of fuel, Good fuel, Calorific value of fuel, Fossil fuels, Coal, Fractional distillation of petroleum products, Petroleum gas, petrochemicals, Natural Gas.
Water: Sources of water, soft and hard water, types of hardness, removal of hardness of water by cold and hot soda lime process, ion exchange process.
Environmental Chemistry: Pollution of air and water (causes, health hazards & control)

PHYSICS (25 NOS.):
Motion: Uniform and non uniform motion, distance and displacement, velocity and acceleration, graphs for uniform and uniformly accelerated motion, Equation of motion.
Force: Force and motion, Newton’s laws of motion, Momentum, Gravitational force, acceleration due to gravity, mass and weight.
Thrust and pressure: Archimedes’s Principle and its applications, relative density.
Work, Energy and Power: Work done by a force, relation between work and energy, Potential Energy, Kinetic energy, power, units of work, energy and power.
Heat: Heat and temperature, measurement of temperature, effects of heat, thermal expansion, change of State (Latent heat, cooling due to evaporation). Joule’s law of mechanical equivalent of heat.
Electricity: conductors and resistors, measurement of current, potential difference and resistance, ammeter, voltmeter, Ohm’s law, Combination of resistances in series and parallel connection, heating effect of electric current, Joule’s law, electric appliances based on heating effect of current, measurement of electric energy units, power.
Magnetic effect of electric current: Magnetic field due to current carrying conductor, straight & circular wire, Fleming’s Left Hand Rule, D.C. motor and its application, Generation of electricity, electromagnetic induction, Fleming’s Right Hand Rule, Electric Generator, dynamo. Domestic electric circuits.

SYLLABI FOR DET-2013 FOR ADMISSION INTO NON-ENGINEERING DIPLOMA COURSE
The syllabi given hereunder for DET-2013 are only illustrative and not exhaustive. The syllabi are in line with courses of studies in English, Current Affairs/ General Knowledge, General Science/Everyday Science/Basic Mathematics of 10th Std. Examination.
ENGLISH (25 Nos.)
1 Grammar-Students should be able to answer grammatical questions like fill in the blanks, correcting the errors and finding outs the correct answer in relation to following areas of grammar.
1.1. Determiners, 1.2. Verbs, 1.3. Tense, 1.4. Prepositions, 1.5. Synonyms, 1.6. Antonyms, 1.7. Modal verbs, 1.8. Subject-Verb Agreement
2 Reading comprehension:A passage of 100 to 150 words would be given. Multiple choice questions would be set on the passage.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (25 nos.):
1 National & International affairs, 2. Sports, 3. Invention and Discoveries, 4. Art & Culture.

GENERAL SCIENCE (25 NOS.):
A. PHYSICS:
1. Motion: Uniform and non uniform motion, distance and displacement, velocity and acceleration.
2. Force: Force and motion, Newton’s laws of motion, Gravitational force, acceleration due to gravity mass and weight.
3. Heat: Heat and temperature, measurement of temperature, thermal expansion, change of State.
4. Light: Reflection, laws of reflection, types of mirror, reflection from plain mirror, refraction, laws of refraction, power of lens.
5. Electricity: conductors and resistors, measurement of current, potential difference and resistance, ammeter, voltmeter, Ohm’s law.
6. Sound: Production and propagation of sound and its velocity in medium.

B. CHEMISTRY:
1. Matter- Element, compound, Mixture, Type of mixture, , states of matter, atom, molecule, symbol & valency, Chemical formula, Chemical equation.
2. Atomic Structure: Electron, Proton, Neutron & their charge, mass, atomic number, mass number, electronic configuration.
3. Bonding: Formation of ionic & covalent bond, important properties of electrovalent and covalent bond.
4. Water: Sources of water, soft and hard water, types of hardness, removal of hardness of water by cold and hot soda lime process.

C. BIOLOGY:
1. Cell and Cell Structure: Cell structure difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Function of cell organ less (brief account).
2. Diversity in the Living World: General idea of classification of living organizations and their importance, nomenclature classification(two kingdoms) with characteristics and examples upto phylum in plants and invertebrate animals.
3. Nutrition: Mode of nutrition, autotrophic, heterotrophic, photosynthesis(main steps) factors affecting photosynthesis.
4. Respiration: Respiration and breathing, respiration in plants and animals, types of respiration-aerobic and anaerobic respiration through skill, gills , air tube, lungs(Earth worm, fish, grasshopper & frog).
5. Heredity: Mendel’s laws, structure of chromosomes and DNA, the gene. Environment and environmental problems, causes prevention and control (soil erosion), pollution of water and accumulation of waste and environmental problems, biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials.

BASIC MATHEMATICS (25 nos.) :
1. Number System: Natural numbers, Integers, Rational numbers, Real numbers as union of rational and irrationals, Axioms on operations on real numbers.
2. Logarithms: Definition, laws of logarithm, common logarithm, characteristics, Mantissa, Antilogarithm, Tables of logarithm and antilogarithm.
3. Ratio, Proportion & Variation: Definition, continued proportions, direct variation, inverse variation & joint variation.
4. Equations: Different methods of solving simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns, problems, Quadratic equations, its solutions by completing the square, Discriminant, nature of roots, Relation between roots & co-efficient, simple problems
5. Functions and Graphs: Domain and Range of Real valued function.
6. Mensuration: Circumference, Arc Length, Area of Sector of a circle, triangle, Rectangle, Square, Parallelogram, Trapezium, Rhombus. Surface area and volume of cylinder, Cone, Sphere.
7. Statistics: Data, Frequency distribution, Erupted frequency distribution measures of Central tendency (Mean, median & mode)