CUET Exam Engineering Graphics 2024

Mastering engineering graphics requires understanding two- and three-dimensional representations of objects. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the CUET 2024 syllabus to aid your preparation. The syllabus encompasses seven units, each containing sub-units or chapters. These are detailed below :

Unit 1: Isometric Projection of Solids

• Sub-Unit 1.1: Construction of Isometric Scale
o Displaying main divisions (10mm) and smaller divisions (1mm).
• Sub-Unit 1.2: Isometric Projection of Various Solids
o Cubes, regular prisms and pyramids (various shapes).
o Cones, cylinders, spheres, and hemispheres (specific base side orientations).

Unit 2: Combining Isometric Projections

• Combining any two previously mentioned solids (specific placement and base side orientations).

Unit 3: Machine Drawing (Machine Parts)

• Sub-Unit 3.1: Drawing to Full Size
o Utilizing instruments for accurate representation.
• Sub-Unit 3.2: Introduction to Threads
o Standard profiles (external and internal): Square, Knuckle, B.S.W., and Metric.
• Sub-Unit 3.3: Assembly Drawings
o Representing bolts, nuts, washers, and their combinations for assembly.

Unit 4: Free-Hand Sketches and Conventions

• Sub-Unit 4.1: Free-Hand Sketching Techniques
o Creating free-hand representations of objects.
• Sub-Unit 4.2: Conventional Representations
o Depicting external and internal threads according to conventions.
• Sub-Unit 4.3: Types of Studs and Rivets
o Understanding various stud and rivet types (plain, square-neck, collar, snap head, flat head, pan head).

Unit 5: Bearings

• Sub-Unit 5.1: Open Bearings
• Sub-Unit 5.2: Bush Bearings

Unit 6: Rod Joints

• Sub-Unit 6.1: Cotter Joints (Round Rods)
o Sleeve and cotter joint representation.
• Sub-Unit 6.2: Cotter Joints (Square Rods)
o Gib and cotter joint representation
Unit 7: Tie-Rod and Pipe Joints

• Sub-Unit 7.1: Turnbuckle
• Sub-Unit 7.2: Flange Pipe Joints

Key points to remember:

• Question Format: 50 questions, with 40 required to be attempted.

• Syllabus: Based solely on the NCERT Class 12th Engineering Graphics syllabus.

• Exam Mode: Online, conducted via Computer Based Test (CBT).

• Exam Duration: 45 minutes.

• Exam Date: May 15th onwards (as part of CUET 2024).