The document outlines a preparation plan for the TNPSC CTSE Electrical & Electronics exam, focusing on key topics within Electrical Circuits, including DC & AC analysis, network theorems, and resonance. It emphasizes the importance of daily practice, understanding fundamental concepts, and utilizing specific reference books for effective study. A structured daily plan and weekly mock tests are recommended to enhance concept clarity, speed, and accuracy.
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The document outlines a preparation plan for the TNPSC CTSE Electrical & Electronics exam, focusing on key topics within Electrical Circuits, including DC & AC analysis, network theorems, and resonance. It emphasizes the importance of daily practice, understanding fundamental concepts, and utilizing specific reference books for effective study. A structured daily plan and weekly mock tests are recommended to enhance concept clarity, speed, and accuracy.
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TNPSC CTSE Electrical &
Electronics – Preparation Plan
Unit I – Electrical Circuits (25 Questions) Presented by: Gateway Engineers Academy Salem Gateway Engineers Academy #6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Unit I: Electrical Circuits Overview • Total Questions: 25 • Focus Areas: • - DC & AC Analysis • - Theorems • - Transient & Steady-State Response • - Resonance • - Three-phase circuits • High-weightage topic – must score full marks Gateway Engineers Academy #6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Basic Circuit Elements • Key Topics: • - Resistor, Inductor, Capacitor • - Voltage & Current Sources (ideal & practical) • - Independent vs. Dependent sources • Tips: Understand symbol, unit, and V-I characteristics
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Kirchhoff’s Laws • KCL – Kirchhoff’s Current Law • KVL – Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law • Application Example: Simple 2-loop problem • Tip: Practice 10 KCL/KVL problems daily
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Mesh and Nodal Analysis • Mesh Analysis – based on KVL • Nodal Analysis – based on KCL • Focus: Matrix form for exams • Tip: Learn shortcut for supernode/supermesh
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Network Theorems (DC & AC) • Must Practice Theorems: • - Thevenin’s • - Norton’s • - Superposition • - Maximum Power Transfer • Tip: Simplify circuit step-by-step • Practice for both DC and AC sources
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Steady-State AC Analysis • RL, RC, RLC circuits in sinusoidal steady state • Use of phasor and impedance • Power factor and power triangle • Tip: Practice Phasor diagram problems
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Resonance • Types: • - Series Resonance • - Parallel Resonance • Important Formulas: • - Resonant frequency • - Bandwidth • - Quality factor • Applications in filters and communication Gateway Engineers Academy #6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Transient Response • Natural & Forced Response • RL, RC, RLC Transient Analysis: • - Step Response • - Source-free circuits • Tip: Use Laplace methods (if conceptually needed)
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Two-Port Networks • Parameters to Know: • - Z, Y, h, ABCD • Tip: Convert one form to another • Shortcut: Know formulas and block structure
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Three-Phase Circuits • Star-Delta (Y–Δ) transformation • Real & Reactive Power in 3-phase systems • Balanced vs Unbalanced systems • Power Factor Improvement Techniques
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#6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176 Preparation Strategy & Practice • Daily Plan: • - 2 Theorems + 2 Circuit Problems • - 1 Resonance/Nodal Analysis • - Weekly mock test with 25 MCQs • Reference Books: • - Circuit Theory by Sudhakar & Shyammohan • - TNPSC AE/CTSE Guidebooks (latest) • Focus: Concept clarity + Speed + Accuracy Gateway Engineers Academy #6, NS Complex, Four Roads, Salem - 636009 📞 99947 15354 | 94880 30176