WBBSE Madhyamik Electronics (Vocational) study plan
WBBSE Madhyamik Electronics (Vocational) · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Basic Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's law, power, series and parallel circuits) & Passive Components (resistors, capacitors, inductors: types, colour code, testing and applications)
Define current, voltage, resistance, and power in your own words and state the SI unit of each with its symbol
Apply Ohm's law and the power formulas P = VI, P = I²R, P = V²/R to at least 15 numerical problems covering unknown V, I, R, and P
Calculate equivalent resistance, branch current, and voltage drop in three-resistor series, parallel, and series-parallel networks by hand, then verify each with a simulator
Decode ten given four-band resistor colour codes to value and tolerance, and write the colour bands for ten given values including the E12 series
Describe the construction, polarity, and one practical use each of ceramic, electrolytic, and film capacitors, and of an inductor, and state how a multimeter's ohmmeter checks each
Your checkpoint
A hand-written formula sheet plus a worked-problem log of 15 solved circuit problems and a 10-entry resistor colour-code table, all self-checked against a simulator or answer key
Semiconductor Devices (diodes, rectifiers, Zener diodes, BJTs, FETs: construction, characteristics and biasing)
Sketch the V-I characteristic of a silicon PN junction diode in forward and reverse bias and mark the knee voltage and breakdown region
Explain the construction and doping of a BJT in CE, CB, and CC configurations and identify which terminal is input and output in each
Draw and label the output characteristics of an NPN BJT in CE mode and mark the active, saturation, and cut-off regions
Solve five fixed-bias and five voltage-divider bias problems to find base current, collector current, and collector-emitter voltage
Compare a JFET and a MOSFET on construction, gate input resistance, and one application each, and explain why a Zener diode is operated in reverse breakdown for regulation
Your checkpoint
A labelled set of hand-drawn characteristic curves (diode, BJT CE output, Zener) with a one-page bias-circuit calculation sheet showing all five voltage-divider solutions
Electronic Circuits and Amplifiers (rectifier circuits, filters, small-signal and power amplifiers, oscillators) & Semiconductor Devices (diodes, rectifiers, Zener diodes, BJTs, FETs: construction, characteristics and biasing)
Trace the current path through a half-wave, centre-tap full-wave, and bridge rectifier and state the output frequency and PIV of each
Calculate the ripple factor and DC output voltage of a bridge rectifier from given input and load values
Explain how a shunt capacitor filter reduces ripple and choose a filter capacitor value for a stated load current and ripple target
Draw a single-stage CE amplifier with input and output coupling capacitors and explain the role of each resistor in setting the operating point
Describe the Barkhausen criterion and the frequency-determining network of an RC phase-shift and a Hartley oscillator
Distinguish class A, B, AB, and C power amplifiers by conduction angle and typical efficiency
Your checkpoint
A one-page rectifier comparison table (type, diode count, output frequency, PIV, ripple factor) plus a fully labelled CE amplifier schematic with a written explanation of every component
Digital Electronics and Logic (number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits)
Convert numbers between binary, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal for at least 20 given values without a calculator
Write the truth table, Boolean expression, and symbol for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, and XNOR gates
Simplify five Boolean expressions using Boolean algebra laws and verify each simplification with a truth table
Build and verify a half adder and a full adder from basic gates and write their sum and carry expressions
Explain the working of an RS flip-flop and a JK flip-flop and state one use of a shift register and one of a counter
Your checkpoint
A number-system and Boolean-algebra worksheet of 20 conversions and 5 simplifications, each with a truth-table proof, scored and corrected
Electronic Measuring Instruments and Testing (multimeter, CRO/oscilloscope, signal generator, soldering and PCB practice) & Power Supplies and Consumer Electronics Applications (regulated supplies, transformers, basic troubleshooting of household electronic appliances)
Describe how to measure voltage, current, and resistance with a digital multimeter, including correct range selection and lead placement, and list three errors that damage a meter
Explain the function of the CRO controls for time base, vertical sensitivity, trigger, and probe compensation and how to measure amplitude and frequency from a displayed waveform
List the steps to make a sound solder joint and to desolder a component, and state three defects of a cold joint
Explain the role of a step-down transformer, bridge rectifier, filter capacitor, and three-terminal regulator in a regulated DC supply and calculate the regulator input voltage needed for a 5 V output
Diagnose three given household appliance faults (for example a fan that hums but does not spin, a charger with no output, and a switch that trips the MCB) and name the first test to perform on each
Your checkpoint
A practical worksheet recording five multimeter measurements, one CRO waveform reading (amplitude and frequency), one soldered practice joint, and a written fault-diagnosis note for each of the three appliance cases
Power Supplies and Consumer Electronics Applications (regulated supplies, transformers, basic troubleshooting of household electronic appliances) & Basic Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's law, power, series and parallel circuits)
Draw the block diagram of a linear regulated power supply and label the waveform at each stage from mains AC to regulated DC
Calculate transformer secondary voltage, filter capacitor ripple, and regulator dissipation for a stated load current, and explain why a heatsink is needed above a given current
Trace the mains wiring of a three-pin plug and identify live, neutral, and earth and the purpose of each
Explain the working of a ceiling fan regulator, an electric iron thermostat, and a mobile charger at block level
List five routine maintenance checks a service technician performs on a household appliance before opening it
Your checkpoint
A labelled power-supply block diagram with measured or calculated voltages at each stage, plus a one-page troubleshooting flowchart covering five common household appliance faults
Workplace Safety, Electrical Safety and Environmental Practices (safe handling of tools, shock prevention, e-waste awareness) & Entrepreneurship, Employability and Vocational Skills (service-shop practice, customer handling, self-employment opportunities in electronics)
Demonstrate and describe safe isolation procedure: switch off, unplug, prove dead, and lock or tag before touching a circuit
Explain first aid for electric shock and the correct response to an electrical fire, including which extinguisher to use and which never to use
Describe safe handling and storage of a soldering iron, hand tools, and lithium-ion cells, and list three PPE items used in an electronics workshop
Classify five given e-waste items by hazard and state the correct disposal or recycling route for each, referring to the E-Waste (Management) Rules
Draft a service-shop workflow covering customer enquiry, estimate, repair, testing, billing, and warranty, and list three self-employment options such as repair shop, assembly unit, or installation contractor
Write a short customer-handling script for an angry customer and for explaining a repair that costs more than the estimate
Your checkpoint
A shop-ready pack containing a one-page safety and e-waste checklist, a service workflow chart, and a written customer-handling script, reviewed against a self-made marking checklist
Basic Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals (current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's law, power, series and parallel circuits) & Semiconductor Devices (diodes, rectifiers, Zener diodes, BJTs, FETs: construction, characteristics and biasing) & Electronic Circuits and Amplifiers (rectifier circuits, filters, small-signal and power amplifiers, oscillators) & Digital Electronics and Logic (number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational and sequential circuits) & Electronic Measuring Instruments and Testing (multimeter, CRO/oscilloscope, signal generator, soldering and PCB practice) & Power Supplies and Consumer Electronics Applications (regulated supplies, transformers, basic troubleshooting of household electronic appliances)
Take two timed full-length mock tests under exam conditions and score each by domain to find weak areas
Re-solve every question missed in the mocks and write the underlying formula or fact beside each correction
Re-derive from memory the key formulas: Ohm's law, power, ripple factor, BJT bias currents, and Boolean identities
Redo one practical from week 5 (multimeter, CRO, or soldering) without notes to confirm retention
Prepare a one-page final revision card covering units, symbols, gate truth tables, safety rules, and e-waste routes
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock-test score sheets with a domain-wise error analysis and a final one-page revision card
Milestones
Week 2: Can solve a three-resistor series-parallel network and a voltage-divider bias problem correctly without notes, and sketch a BJT CE output characteristic with all three regions labelled
Week 4: Scores at least 80 percent on a self-made 20-item test covering number conversion, gate truth tables, and Boolean simplification, and can build a full adder from gates
Week 6: Can measure voltage, current, and resistance with a multimeter and read amplitude and frequency from a CRO trace, and can explain the stages of a regulated supply from mains to DC output
Week 8: Scores at least 60 percent in each of the six revised domains on the second mock test, with no domain below 50 percent