What are different topics covered in the DCET? Which colleges accept this exam as their qualifying exam?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

Most important topics to focus on while preparing for B.Arch exams. It has 2 parts. Part 1 being Mathematics & General Aptitude Part 2 being drawing test Part 1 Consists of – Mathematics: Algebra: Definitions of A. P. and G.P.; General term; Summation of first n-terms of series. Arithmetic/Geometric series, A.M., G.M. and their relation; Infinite G.P. series and its sum. Logarithms: Definition; General properties; Change of base. Matrices: Concepts of m x n (m 3, n 3) real matrices, operations of addition, scalar multiplication and multiplication of matrices. Transpose of a matrix. Determinant of a square matrix. Properties of determinants (statement only). Minor, cofactor and adjoin of a matrix. Nonsingular matrix. Inverse of a matrix. Finding area of a triangle. Solutions of system of linear equations. (Not more than 3 variables). Trigonometry: Trigonometric functions, addition and subtraction formulae, formulae involving multiple and submultiple angles, general solution of trigonometric equations. Properties of triangles, inverse trigonometric functions and their properties. Coordinate geometry 3-Dimensional Co-ordinate geometry: Direction cosines and direction ratios, distance between two points and section formula, equation of a straight line, equation of a plane, distance of a point from a plane. Theory of Calculus Application of Calculus Permutation and combination Statistics and Probability GENERAL APTITUDE - Objects, texture related to architecture and built environment. Interpretation of pictorial compositions, visualizing three-dimensional objects from two-dimensional drawing. Visualizing different sides of 3D objects. Analytical reasoning, mental ability (visual, numerical and verbal), General awareness of national/ international architects. Mathematical reasoning Sets and Relations Part 2 - Drawing Test Understanding of scale and proportion of objects, geometric composition, shape, building forms and elements, aesthetics, color texture, harmony and contrast. Conceptualization and Visualization through structuring objects in memory. Drawing of patterns - both geometrical and abstract. Form transformations in 2D and 3D like union, subtraction, rotation, surfaces and volumes. Generating plan, elevation and 3D views of objects. Creating 2D and 3D compositions using given shape and forms. Perspective drawing, Sketching of urbanscape and landscape, Common day-to-day life objects like furniture, equipment etc., from memory.

manpreet 2 years ago

DCET (Diploma Common Entrance Exam). This exam is conducted by KEA (Karnataka Examination Authority) that holds this exam for the lateral entry into engineering and 1st-year admissions into the architecture programs in Karnataka. The colleges that accept this exam are: All the engineering colleges in Karnataka accept the DCET score. NIT is a state level exam that allows admissions in the courses stated above. The syllabus includes the topics from mathematics, science category and has questions from the particular engineering sector and the architecture field. The major topics to prepare for the exam are: Dimensions & measurements StaticsnDynamics Modern physics Gases, liquids and solids Algebra Compound angles Matrices Calculus, etc. You need to prepare well in these topics as the questions will be 180 in number multiple choice questions.

manpreet 2 years ago

Following topics are considered: 1. Applied Science 2. Applied Mathematics 3. Civil Engineering 4. Chemical engineering / polymer technology 5. Computer science and engineering / information science engineering. 6. Environmental engineering / public health engineering / water tech / health sciences 7. Textile Technology 8. Electrical and Electronics Engineering 9. Electronics and Communication Engineering 10. Mechanical Engineering 11. Aeronautical Engineering 12. Mining Engineering 13. Ceramics Technology 14. Biotechnology Almost all Karnataka institutes accept this exam as their qualifying exam.