MPPSC SES Mechanical study plan

Derive and apply equilibrium equations for beams, trusses and frames, solving at least 20 numerical problems on reactions, shear force and bending moment diagrams.

Compute principal stresses, Mohr's circle values and combined bending-plus-torsion stresses for shafts and pressure vessels.

State and apply Bernoulli's equation, continuity and momentum equations to pipe-flow and nozzle problems with head-loss terms.

Build a one-page formula sheet linking beam bending, torsion, principal stress and pipe-flow energy equations with unit conventions.

Analyse flow through venturimeter, orifice meter and pitot tube, computing discharge coefficients and error sources.

Classify pumps and turbines, and calculate specific speed, efficiency and cavitation margins for a Pelton wheel and a centrifugal pump.

Apply the first and second laws of thermodynamics to closed and open systems, including steady-flow energy equation problems.

Solve Rankine cycle and Brayton cycle problems computing thermal efficiency, work ratio and specific steam consumption.

Solve conduction, convection and radiation heat-transfer problems using thermal resistance networks, fins and LMTD for heat exchangers.

Compute dimensionless numbers (Reynolds, Nusselt, Prandtl, Grashof) and justify which convection correlation applies.

Explain and compare casting processes, deriving solidification time from Chvorinov's rule for riser design.

Describe metal forming operations, computing forging load, rolling draft limits and extrusion force estimates.

Classify machining operations and calculate cutting speed, feed, depth of cut, material removal rate and tool life using Taylor's equation.

Explain welding processes, defects and inspection methods, and compute heat input for arc welding.

Construct velocity and acceleration diagrams for slider-crank and four-bar mechanisms, and determine instant centres.

Derive cam follower displacement for simple harmonic and cycloidal motion and identify interference conditions in gears.

Design shafts, keys, couplings and bolted joints under static and fatigue loading using stress concentration and factor-of-safety logic.

Select and size rolling-contact and sliding bearings from load ratings and life equations.

Design helical and spur gear pairs on bending and surface fatigue criteria, and size belts and springs.

Interpret iron-carbon diagram, TTT curves and heat-treatment schedules, and relate microstructure to hardness and toughness.

Apply forecasting methods (moving average, exponential smoothing), EOQ, ABC analysis and inventory models to numerical cases.

Solve linear programming problems graphically and by simplex, and interpret assignment and transportation solutions.

Compute work-study metrics: standard time, allowances, learning curves and productivity indices.

Review engineering mathematics essentials: linear algebra, differential equations, Laplace transforms and probability distributions, solving 15 short problems.

Practise reasoning, data interpretation and quantitative aptitude sets under a 30-minute time limit per set.

Summarise core general-studies areas relevant to the exam, including Indian polity fundamentals, economy basics and current engineering-policy developments.

State engineering ethics principles and apply them to at least five realistic conflict-of-interest and safety scenarios.

Revise mechanical vibrations: natural frequency of single-degree systems, damping ratio, logarithmic decrement and vibration isolation.

Re-attempt all previously wrong questions from weeks 1 to 7 and confirm each error cause is eliminated.

Take two full-length mock tests under exam timing and analyse section-wise accuracy and time per question.

Consolidate all formula sheets into a single revision document of no more than 15 pages.

Identify the three weakest sub-topics from mock analysis and close each with a targeted 20-question drill.