Three parts, 100 marks. The marks for Parts A and B are approximate, based on the usual Kerala PSC pattern.
Part A: Automobile engineering
About 45 to 50 marks
IC engines (2-stroke, 4-stroke, SI and CI, valve timing, turbocharging), fuel and cooling (CRDI, MPFI, carburettors, FIP, radiator, thermostat, SAE and API grades), transmission and chassis (clutch, synchromesh, automatic and CVT gearboxes, differential, steering geometry, suspension, hydraulic and air brakes, ABS, EBD), electricals and EV (battery, starter, alternator, sensors, ECU, hybrid and electric vehicles).
Part B: Mechanical engineering
About 40 to 45 marks
Fluid mechanics and hydraulics (Bernoulli, centrifugal and reciprocating pumps, turbines), thermodynamics and heat transfer (air standard cycles: Otto, Diesel, Dual, Brayton), strength of materials and machine design (SFD, BMD, shafts, springs, flywheel, governors), manufacturing and materials (casting, welding, machining, heat treatment).
Part C: Job-related topics
10 marks
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 and CMVR (about 7 marks): licensing, registration, permits, road safety, penalties. The Kerala Motor Vehicles Taxation Act and Rules (about 3 marks): tax rates, green tax, exemptions, additional tax.