PIEAS MS Program Written Test Structure

The duration of the written test shall be 3 hours (180 minutes). The test consists of two sections:

1. General Section
2. Subject-Specific Section

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1. General Section

The General Section is compulsory for all candidates. It contains 50 questions with a time allocation of 90 minutes.

• Basic Physics – 20 questions
• General Mathematics – 20 questions
• English Language – 10 questions

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2. Subject-Specific Section

The Subject-Specific Section is designed to meet the manpower requirements of PAEC. It contains 50 specialized questions in each entry-level discipline relevant to PIEAS postgraduate studies.

• All questions are multiple-choice (MCQ) with four options: A, B, C, D.
• No negative marking will be applied.

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3. Mechanical Engineering-Related Topics

3.1 Mechanical Design and Analysis

• Principles of design
• Stress and strain analysis
• Mechanical components and systems

3.2 Kinematics, Dynamics, and Vibration

• Motion of particles and rigid bodies
• Dynamics of machinery
• Vibrations and oscillatory systems

3.3 Materials and Manufacturing

• Properties of engineering materials
• Material selection
• Manufacturing processes and techniques

3.4 Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion Processes

• Laws of thermodynamics
• Energy conversion systems
• Power cycles

3.5 Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics, and Hydraulic Machinery

• Conduction, convection, and radiation
• Fluid properties and flow dynamics
• Pumps, turbines, and hydraulic machines

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