This document provides information and advice about preparing for and taking the Basic Mechanical Engineering Phase 3 exam at Pune University in June 2018. It outlines the exam format, including the unit-wise mark distribution and time allotted per question. It emphasizes the importance of drawing labeled diagrams, which can account for up to 50% of the marks. Tips are provided on time management, writing concise answers within the given time limits, and preparing topics by understanding concepts and practicing reproducing information without notes. The importance of practice is stressed for both writing answers and drawing diagrams. Overall preparation strategies are suggested, such as identifying high-priority topics and practicing exam-style questions from prior years.

1. Basic Mechanical Engg
PUNE UNIVERSITY 2015
syllabus
H OW TO W R I T E
PA P E R + R E V I S I O N
A m o l M o r e
A I S S M S I O I T P U N E

2. bme Phase 3 Exam June 2018
Unitwise mark Distribution
Unit 1 + 2 : 12 marks
Unit 3 + 4 : 13 marks
Unit 5 : 13 marks
Unit 6 : 12 marks

3. BME QuePaper Format : Topic, marks & Time
Exam of
50 marks
(2 Hr ) or
(120 min)
Q 1 or Q 2 on Unit (1+2)
(12 marks) (30 min)
Q 3 or Q 4 on Unit (3+4)
(13 marks) (30 min)
Q 5 or Q 6 on Unit 5
(13 marks) (30 min)
Q 7 or Q 8 on Unit 6
(12 marks) (30 min)

4. Time management during Theory Exam
1) Start with easy Que and write it completely.
2) Try to finish each Que in 25 - 30 min.
otherwise leave it.
3) Do not Write big answer OR Un-necessary
points.
50 mark Exam  Time : 2 Hr OR 120 min
Each FULL Question 
(12 or 13 mark)
Complete in
Less than 30 min
6 mark Question  Complete in Less than 15 min
4 or 5 mark Question  Complete in Less than 10 min

5. 6 m
3 m
3 m Diagram
Description
For 1 mark  Write Ans in Approx 1- 2Lines
For 2 mark  Write Ans in Approx 3- 4Lines
For 3 mark  Write Ans in Approx 5- 6Lines
How much answer you should write
for 4 or 5 or 6 mark Que ?

6. # Importance of Labelled diagrams / Figures
1) 50 marks = Approx 20 marks for Figures
+ 5 marks Numerical
+ Approx 25 marks for theory
2) You need to do separate preparation of figures.
3) Wherever necessary, Draw simplified, technically
correct diagrams. Add more info in the diagram.
4) Approx 50% marks are allotted to diagrams.
(3m out of 6marks, 2m out of 4marks or 5marks)
5) Answer without figure will not be considered.

7. Problem /difficulty with bme Theory Exam
What is the problem ?
1) Students do not have enough writing practice.
2) Students do not have enough drawing practice of
neat labeled diagrams.
 Students have to draw diagrams for almost every
question.
3) The answer presentation is poor.

8. What is the Solution ?
 bme Subject has more number of diagrams,
(manufacturing) process, machines and concepts.
So it can not be prepared in 1 day or 1 night.
 In bme, Understanding the concept and writting it
in neat readable & presentable form is very imp.
 Assessment is done in less than 5 min.
 do enough writing practice for important topics
 do special (separate) diagram practice
 During theory exam, make it sure that no question
is left un-attended. Try to attend all the Questions.

9. Plan your study
1) See / Refer 3-4 Old Que Papers,
2) Observe Unit-wise Mark Distribution
3) Initially Plan for 70-80 % Syllabus Preparation.
4) Identify & Ignore 10-20% difficult topics.
5) Start preparation with simple topic.
How to Study for Exams ?

10. How to prepare a topic ?
Read
Understand
OR Take Help
Of friends,
Teacher etc.
Close the Book,
Notes, Answers
Reproduce it.
Write or Speak out.
main points of theory
Solve problems, Draw Figures
Without referring Book or Notes

11. Diagram of Slider -Crank mechanism
With all details & direction of motion.

12. Diagram of Centre less Grinding process
With all details & direction of motion.

13. Diagram of Hydro-electric Power Plant
with energy transfer info

14. Important points to remember for bme Phase3 exam
 Give enough time for subject preparation.
 NO DIAGRAMS = NO MARKS to answer.
 Draw meaningful but technically correct,
complete
diagram with all the needful details / info.
 Write Point wise
description. Do not write
like an essay.
 Give separate heading wherever applicable
 You may underline few imp words / points the
answer. Your answer must be presentable.
 Ensure effective Time Management to attempt
all
the questions.

15. BEST LUCK