Karnataka II PUC Automobile - Vocational (KSEAB) study plan

Sketch and label the four-stroke and two-stroke cycles, naming each stroke, valve position and piston direction for both petrol and diesel engines

Identify the main components of an engine assembly (cylinder block, head, piston, rings, connecting rod, crankshaft, camshaft, flywheel) and state the function of each in one line

Explain valve timing, firing order and valve clearance, and calculate valve overlap for a given timing diagram

Demonstrate and state the purpose of five workshop safety practices: wheel chocking, jack stands, fire extinguisher class selection, PPE use and safe lifting

Distinguish SI and CI engine operation and list three constructional differences between them

Describe the layout and function of each part of the fuel feed system for petrol (tank, filter, pump, carburettor or injector) and diesel (transfer pump, filter, injection pump, injector)

Explain the working of a simple carburettor and name the circuits that cover idling, acceleration and full load

Compare battery-coil, magneto and electronic ignition systems and state the function of the coil, condenser, contact breaker and spark plug

Trace the coolant path through radiator, water pump, thermostat and bypass, and explain why a pressurised cap raises boiling point

Explain the splash, pressure and dry-sump lubrication systems and state the grade meaning of an oil label such as SAE 15W-40

Explain the function and operation of a single-plate dry clutch and list the purpose of the pressure plate, friction disc, release bearing and pilot bearing

Describe a sliding-mesh and a constant-mesh gearbox, and calculate gear ratio, output speed and torque multiplication from given tooth counts

Identify the parts of a propeller shaft, universal joint and differential, and explain why a differential is needed on turns

Compare recirculating-ball and rack-and-pinion steering, and state the purpose of caster, camber, kingpin inclination and toe-in

Describe the layout of leaf spring, coil spring, torsion bar and MacPherson strut suspension with one advantage and one limitation each

Explain hydraulic braking, including master cylinder, wheel cylinder, brake fluid and bleeding, and state why air in the line is dangerous

Compare drum and disc brakes and describe the action of the leading and trailing shoe

Explain the construction and rating of a lead-acid battery, and carry out a specific-gravity and open-circuit voltage check procedure

Describe the starter motor circuit and the charging circuit with alternator and regulator, naming the function of the cut-out and field winding

Identify lighting, horn, wiper and indicator circuits and state the function of fuses and relays in each

Explain the working of sensors used on modern vehicles: coolant temperature, oxygen, crankshaft position and throttle position, and what the ECU does with each signal

Interpret a simple wiring diagram by tracing a fault from battery to load through fuse, switch and earth

Prepare a preventive maintenance schedule for a vehicle at 5,000, 10,000 and 20,000 km, listing the checks due at each interval

Describe the procedure for engine tune-up: compression test, spark plug reading, tappet adjustment and carburettor or injection adjustment

Diagnose three common complaints (hard starting, overheating, poor mileage) by listing probable causes in order of likelihood

Read a vernier calliper, micrometer and dial gauge to the correct least count, and record a measurement for each

Explain the use and care of feeler gauge, torque wrench, bore gauge and compression tester

Classify automotive materials (cast iron, steel, aluminium alloy, copper, rubber, composite) and match each to a vehicle component it is used for

Describe heat treatment processes (annealing, hardening, tempering, case hardening) and state where each is applied in vehicle parts

Explain limits, fits and tolerances with one example each of clearance, interference and transition fit

Explain the construction and working of an electric vehicle drivetrain: battery pack, motor, controller and regenerative braking

Compare BS-VI emission norms with earlier stages and name the pollutants regulated (CO, HC, NOx, PM)

Describe the working of catalytic converter, EGR and particulate filter, and state the fuel property each addresses

Explain alternative fuels (CNG, LPG, ethanol blends, biodiesel) with one advantage and one limitation each

Describe hybrid vehicle layouts (series, parallel) and state when the engine and motor each drive the wheels

Revise all nine domains using a self-made one-page summary sheet per domain

Solve twenty mixed objective questions under timed conditions and correct every wrong answer with a written reason

Re-attempt the two weakest practical deliverables from weeks 1 to 7 and improve them

Recite key definitions, formulae and component functions aloud for the domains scoring below 60 percent

Plan exam-day strategy: question selection order, time per section and diagrams worth drawing