AMCAT Modules and Syllabus
AMCAT tests students from different fields in various domains with the help of an in-depth
micro analysis in each domain.
The test consists of various sections/modules which you can choose according to your profile
or education background. There are certain modules which are compulsory for everyone
(Language and Aptitude Modules), whereas others are optional. During the test, you will be
given an option to select any two domain specific modules. It is recommended to that
you go through the module description and befitting job profiles before you go to take
the AMCAT. Your choice of modules increases your visibility for particular kind of jobs, for
instance, if you take the Programming Module, you will be visible to more IT companies
whereas taking a HR module will help you find HR profiles. It is best for you to go through
the module list now and decide which optional modules you would like to take.
Provided below is the list of all the modules that you can take in AMCAT, the broad topics
that a module would cover, relevant job profiles, number of questions, duration and some
sample questions for each module.
ENGLISH
The module evaluates written English skills and is aimed at determining the candidate"s
ability to understand (a) the written text (b) the spoken word and (c) the ability to
communicate effectively through written documents.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such
as Business Consulting, HR/Admin, iTeS/BPO, Marketing, Engineering, Sales and Customer
Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, Content Development, etc.
Number of Questions: 18
Module Duration: 16 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Vocabulary
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
Subject-Verb Agreement
Tenses and Articles
Prepositions and Conjunctions
Speech and Voices
Comprehension
Inferential and Literal Comprehension
Contextual Vocabulary
Comprehension ordering
LOGICAL REASONING
The module assesses capacity of an individual to interpret things objectively, to be able to
perceive and interpret trends to make generalizations and be able to analyze assumptions
behind an argument/statement.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such
as Content Development, Business Consulting, HR/Admin, iTeS/BPO, Marketing,
Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.
Number of Questions: 14
Module Duration: 16 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Deductive Reasoning
Coding deductive logic
Directional sense, Blood relations
Objective Reasoning
Selection decision tables
Puzzles
Inductive reasoning
Coding pattern and Number series pattern recognition
Analogy and Classification pattern recognition
Abductive Reasoning
Logical word sequence
Data sufficiency
QUANTITATIVE ABILITY
The module is ideal to evaluate the numerical ability of an individual and is available in both
technical and non technicalflavor.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: This module will be relevant for almost all profiles such
as Content Development, Business Consulting, HR/Admin, iTeS/BPO, Marketing,
Engineering, Sales and Customer Management, IT, Hotel Management, Life Sciences, etc.
Number of Questions: 16 (for Engineering Graduates) / 16 (for MBA and General
Graduates)
Module Duration: 18 min (for Engineering Graduates) / 16 min (for MBA and General
Graduates)
Detailed Syllabus:
Basic Mathematics
Divisibility
HCF and LCM
Numbers, decimal fractions and power
Applied Mathematics
Profit and Loss
Simple and Compound Interest
Time, Speed and Distance
Engineering Mathematics
Logarithms
Permutation and Combinations
Probability
COMPUTER PROGRAMMING:
The module is ideal to evaluate entry level talent�s exposure and expertise in Computer
Programming. This module is agnostic to programming languages and does not require the
candidates to code during the test.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Technical Support Executive, Computer Engineer,
Software Developer � Web, System s/w, Product, Trainee, Testing Engineer, Research
Engineer, Content Developer-IT, IT Recruiter, etc.
Number of Questions: 25
Module Duration: 35 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Basic Programming
Data Types
Iteration, Recursion, Decision
Procedure, functions and scope
Data Structures
Arrays, Linked Lists, Trees, Graphs
Stacks, Queues
Hash Tables
Heaps
OOPs
Polymorphism
Abstraction
Encapsulation
Miscellaneous
Searching and Sorting
Complexity Theory
ELECTRONICS AND SEMI-CONDUCTORS
The module assesses the job suitability of the candidate in those companies which deal with
Embedded Systems, VLSI design, SOC, Electronic, Design and Automation Companies etc.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Electronics Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Sales and
Operations Manager/Executive for Electronic Industry Processes, Research Scientist, Technical
Content Developer, etc.
Number of Questions: 25
Module Duration: 35 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Semiconductors and Devices
Basics of semiconductor
Two terminal devices
Three terminal devices
Analog Electronics
Basic for circuit analysis
Small Signal and Large Signal Circuit Analysis
Feedback, stability and oscillators
Op-amps
Filters
Digital Electronics
Boolean Algebra and minimization of Boolean functions
Logic families
Combinational Circuits
VLSI Basics
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
The module focuses on testing a student on theoretical knowledge as well as practical concepts
of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Electrical Engineer, Power Engineer, Technical Content
Developer, Sales and Operations Manager/Executive for Electrical Industry Processes, Research
and Development, etc.
Number of Questions: 30
Module Duration: 30 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Basic electrical engineering
Electrical machines
Power machines
Instrumentation and control
Instruments and measurements
Control system
Electronics
Analog and digital electronics
Power electronics
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The module assesses a student’s skills, knowledge and understanding of the core
principles/concepts in the branch of mechanical engineering.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Mechanical Engineer, Research and Development,
Automation Engineer, Product Engineer, Technical Content Developer, Sales and Operations
in industry processes, etc.
Number of Questions: 30
Module Duration: 25 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Manufacturing Science
Engineering materials
Production engineering
CAD/CAM
Industrial engineering
Thermodynamics and IC Engines
Thermodynamic cycles and steam generators
IC engines
Heat transfer, refrigeration and air conditioning
Fluid and Machine Mechanics
Fluid mechanics and fluid machinery
Strength of materials
Theory of machines
Machine design
METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING
The module focuses on testing a student on theoretical knowledge as well as practical
concepts in the branch of metallurgical engineering.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Process Metallurgists, Design Engineer, Metallurgical
R&D Lab Technician, Welding Engineer, Quality Planning Engineer, Plant Equipment
Engineer and Ballistics Engineer.
Number of Questions: 25
Module Duration: 18 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Process Metallurgy
Fuels and furnaces mineral beneficiation
Non Ferrous Technology - Iron and steel
Metallurgical thermodynamics
Industrial Metallurgy
Metal casting, joining and forming
Corrosion science
Physical Metallurgy
Non ferrous materials
Phase transformation and heat treatment
Material testing and characterization
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING:
The module focuses on testing a student on theoretical knowledge as well as practical
concepts of automobile design and testing, experimental/scientific methods related to
automotive engineering.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Aerospace Engineer, Marine Engineer, Design Engineer,
Research and Development Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Content Developer, etc.
Number of Questions: 24
Module Duration: 16 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Auto Engine
Engine classification
Engine fuel system
Cooling and lubrication
Auto vehicle technology and Electrical
Frame, body, clutch and brake
Axle and steering system
Transmission, differential, propeller shaft
Auto Maintenance and Turn Up
Preventive maintenance
Troubles and tuning
Auto-inspection and tuning
INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
The module focuses on testing a student on theoretical knowledge as well as practical
concepts in the branch of instrumentation engineering.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Instrumentation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Research
Scientist, Design Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, etc.
Number of Questions: 25
Module Duration: 20 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Instrumentation and Control
Transducers and industrial instrumentation
Analytical and optical instrumentation
Electronic instrumentation and measurements
Control systems and process control
Electronics
Analog electronics
Digital electronics
Microprocessor and microcontroller
Signals and Communication System
Signal and systems
Communications
Fundamentals of network analysis and synthesis
PRODUCTION ENGINEERING:
The module focuses on testing a student on theoretical and practical concepts of design,
development and implementation of new production processes, information and control
systems, computer controlled inspection, assembly and handling.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Process Engineer, Project Design Engineer, Quality
Control Engineer, Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, etc.
Number of Questions: 20
Module Duration: 15 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Production Technology and Analysis
Metal casting, forming and joining
Manufacturing Analysis
Metal Cutting and Tool Design
Machining and machine tool operators
Tool engineering
Metrology and inspection
Material Science and CIM
Polymers and composites
Computer integrated manufacturing
CIVIL ENGINEERING:
The module focuses on testing a student on general principles of mechanics and construction,
and requires the candidates to apply these principles in practical based problems.
Befitting Job Functions/Profiles: Civil Engineer, Research Associate, Site Engineer, Design
Engineer, Structural Engineer, Sales and Operations Manager/Executive - Industrial Processes,
Technical Content Developer, etc.
Number of Questions: 25
Module Duration: 20 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Structural Engineering
Applied mechanics
Strength of materials
Building materials and construction
Theory of structures
Steel structures
Concrete technology
R.C.C. Design
Geotechnical and Water Resources Engineering
Soil mechanics
Hydraulic engineering
Water supply engineering
Transportation Engineering and Surveying
Highways engineering
Railway engineering
Estimation and costing
Surveying
Aeronautical Engineering:
Number of Questions: 25
Module Duration: 25 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Molecular Biology:
Number of Questions: 20
Module Duration: 15 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Bio Chemistry:
Number of Questions: 12
Module Duration: 10 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Bio tech Lab Techniques:
Number of Questions: 22
Module Duration: 14 min
Detailed Syllabus:
Automata Fix (Debugging)
7 Questions – 20 Mins Duration
Question
Description
Type
The candidate is required to fix all logical errors in the given code. This checks the
Logical various logical concepts like conditions, looping etc
Candidate needs to correct the syntax of the given code without changing its logic.
Compilation This checks the candidate basic knowledge of syntax and language specific concepts.
Candidate needs to complete the given code by reusing existing functions. This is a bit
tougher than the logical and compilation based questions. The candidate is required to
Code reuse complete the code using the predefined structure or functions.
AUTOMATA:
Automata (C / C++ / Java Coding)
2 Questions – 70 Mins duration
Data Structure Concepts
1D array
Array Rotations
Arrangement and rearrangement of elements of array
Array and Matrices
Properties of matrices
Inverting matrices
Transpose of the matrix
Basic operations on linked list
Linked list
Circular linked list
String processing and Basic string operations
manipulation Pattern searching
Basic stack operations
Stack/Queue
Basic queue operations
linear and binary search
Sorting and Searching
various sorting concepts
Advanced Design and Analysis Techniques
activity-selection problem
Greedy Algorithms
fractional knapsack
Kruskal
Minimum Spanning Trees
Prim
String Matching The naive string-matching algorithm
Sorting algorithms
Divide and Conquer
Binary Search
Line-segment properties
Computational Geometry
Intersection of line segment
Computer Science
The Computer Science assessment module has been designed to assess the candidate’s
knowledge in basics of Operating System and Computer Architecture, Computer
Networks and Database concepts. A wide variety of conceptual, output-based, numerical
and application based questions on the above mentioned topics will assess the
candidate’s theoretical and practical knowledge and his/her comfort level in these widely
used concepts.
The Software companies which hire software developers, database administrator and network
engineers, use this module to evaluate and screen the applicants.
