NSI Admission Test 2024 - National Sugar Institute, Kanpur Admission Test : Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Post Graduate Diploma Courses

• ANSI (ST) - Post Graduate Diploma Course of Associateship of National Sugar Institute in Sugar Technology.
• ANSI (SE) - Post Graduate Diploma Course of Associateship of National Sugar Institute in Sugar Engineering.
• DIFAT - Post Graduate Diploma Course in Industrial Fermentation and Alcohol Technology.

Certificate Course

• SECC: Certificate Course in Sugar Engineering.
• SBCC: Certificate course in Sugar Boiling.
• CCSPMM: Certificate Course in Sugarcane Productivity and Maturity Management.
• CCQC: Certificate Course in Quality Control.

Educational Qualification

For ANSI (ST)

For ANSI (SE)

For DIFAT

Aspiring candidate should have Bachelor’s Degree or A.M.I.E (from Institutions of Engineers, India) in Mechanical/ Production/ Electrical/ Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering.

For SECC

For SBCC

For CCSPMM

Aspiring candidates should have done Matriculate / High School with Science / Agriculture. 

For CQC

Aspiring candidates should have done 12 standards in Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics)

Syllabus for ANSI (ST)

Mathematics

Algebra

Differential Equations

Mathematical Statistics

Mechanics

Matrices

Geometry

Vector Algebra And Vector Calculus

Calculus

General and Physical Chemistry

Colloids

Organic Chemistry

Optical and Geometrical isomerism,

Inorganic Chemistry

Periodic properties- Ionization potential, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity, Polarization.

Principles of inorganic chemical analysis.

Physics

Mechanics and Wave Motion

Relativity

Chemical Engineering

Process Calculation

Mechanical Operation

Syllabus for ANSI (SE)

Mechanical Engineering & Production Engineering Section - A

• Basic concepts and Laws of thermodynamics
• Combustion of fuels
• Properties of steam, steam generators, steam turbines, and condensers
• Internal combustion engines, air compressors, Gas turbines
• Heat transfer
• Mechanical engineering design
• Manufacturing technology
• Computer-aided manufacturing and manufacturing automation
• Production Management

• Electromagnetic Induction
• A.C Fundamentals
• A.C Circuits
• D.C Generators
• D.C Motors
• Transformer
• Induction motors
• Alternator
• Power system components

Instrumentation and Electronics, Section - C

• Basic concepts of measurements, system configuration, accuracy, precision, error, linearity, hysteresis, resolution, threshold, span, calibration.
• Electrical Transducer.
• Measurement of displacement by LVDT and strain gauge.
• Measurement of pressure, vacuum, temperature, flow, level, pH, conductivity.
• Measurement of force and torque.
• Data acquisition, A to D converter, D to A converter, signal conditioner, multiplexer, demultiplexer.
• Digital signal transmission and processing.
• Microprocessor basics.
• Basic Electronics: Diode, Triode, Transistor, Amplifier, Rectifier, Zener Diode, Thruster (SCR), Logic gates and its applications.
• Introduction to Electronic communication.
• Introduction to data communication and networking.

Syllabus For DIFAT

Section A

Organic Chemistry

General and Physical Chemistry

• Chemical equilibrium
• Colloids
• Electrochemistry
• Chemical Kinetics

• Methods of preparation, properties, and uses of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, amines, amides, amino acids, and proteins.
• Benzene and its structure. Simple reactions of benzene, toluene, phenols, nitro, and amino compounds, benzoic, salicylic, cinnamic, sulphonic acid, aromatic aldehydes, and ketones, diazo, azo compounds, naphthalene, pyridine, thiophene, and furan.

• Periodic properties
• Oxidation states and oxidation number, common oxidizing and reducing agents, ionic equations and balancing of chemical reactions by an oxidation-reduction method.
• Coordination compounds
• Principles of inorganic chemical analysis.

Section B

Industrial Chemistry/Applied Chemistry

A.  Industrial aspects of Organic and Inorganic chemistry.

• Nomenclature
• Raw materials for organic compounds
• Coal
• Renewable Natural resources

B. Industrial Aspects of Physical Chemistry and Material &Energy balances.

• Surface chemistry and Interfacial Phenomena
• Catalysis
• Material Balance involving chemical reactions
• Energy Balance

C. Unit operations, Utilities, Fluid Flow and Heat Transport in Chemical Industry.

• Distillation
• Filtration
• Drying
• Fluid Flow
• Heat Transfer

D. Material Science and Industrial Pollution

• Polymeric Materials
• Industrial pollution

E. Effluent treatment &Waste management and Process Instrumentation.

• Principles and equipment for aerobic, anaerobic treatment, adsorption, filtration, Sedimentation. Bag filters, Electrostatic precipitator, Mist eliminator, Wet scrubbers, Absorbers.
• Solid waste management, Industrial safety.

F. Environmental Analysis in Process Industries

Environmental Chemistry, determination of pH, acidity-alkalinity, total suspended solids, total dissolved solids(TDS), total hardness (TSS) and Ca & Mg hardness, chloride, sulfate, nitrate, oil and grease, DO, COD, BOD chlorine demand

Section C

Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Nucleic Acids

Enzymes

Microbial Genetics and Microbiology

Nature Of Gene And Basic Genetic Engineering:

Syllabus for Sugar Boiling Course

Pan Boiling Process-Section-A

• The general idea about various raw materials and crops for Sugar Manufacture, their cultivation, production, etc.
• General information about the equipment & Machinery installed in the mill and Boiling House.
• An overview of the Working, Types, and Design of Equipment’s used for sugar manufacture:(from Milling to Sugar Bagging).
• Basic of Steam, Vapor bleeding, etc,
• Basics of the Process of vacuum pan boiling, Types and Grades of Sugar Produced, BoilingSchemes, Massecuites, Molasses their purities, Brixes, Grain Sizes, etc.
• Preparation of A massecuite, B massecuite & C massecuite or R1, R2,& R3, etc. massecuites.
• Methods of slurry preparation, False grain & conglomerates. Different instruments Used in Vacuum Pan control and their Designs.
• Different types of Vacuum Pans used in the sugar industry, their parts, connections, etc.
• Comparison between batch pan & Continuous pan.
• Details of Vacuum Generation, Temperatures and Vacuum in Pans and Evaporators, usage of Condensate, etc.
• General Idea about the Working and Design of Crystallizers, Centrifugal, Grader, etc.

• Basics of Percentage, Fractions, Simple Interest, Compounds Interest, Work – Time and Speed calculations.
• Surface Area and Volume of different shapes such as Triangle, Rectangle, Trapezium cuboids, cylinder, cone, sphere, etc.
• Fundamental and secondary units and their conversion related to Weight, Time, Length, Area, Volume, Temperature, etc.
• General Information about pressure, temperature, Volume of Gases, Gas laws, Law of diffusion, Rate of diffusion, Atmospheric pressure, and its effects.
• Laws of Force, Motion, Work, Energy, Momentum, Torque, Couple, etc.
• Evaporation, Boiling point, Freezing point, Melting point, Elevation of the Boiling point, Depression of Freezing point, Temperature Scales, Principle of Calorimeter, etc.

Syllabus for Quality Control Course

Mathematics - Section A

• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Coordinate Geometry
• Statistics

• Basic concepts of chemistry
• Surface Chemistry
• Chemical Kinetics
• Organic Chemistry & Organic compounds
• Carbohydrates

Syllabus for Sugar Cane Productivity and Maturity Management

Agriculture Botany

• Irrigation &water
• Irrigation Methods
• Measurement of irrigation water
• Necessity of Drainage
• Accidents
• Weeds & Weedicides of sugarcane.
• Plant protection chemicals used in sugarcane with quantity and method of application.

• External physiology of plants.
• Structure of flower & their function of different parts.
• Pollination
• Fertilization
• Type of Fruits
• Structure of seed & germination, Type of Seeds, Function & dispersion.
• Internal physiology of a cell
• Plant physiology
• Classification of botany
• Microbiology of virus, Blue Green, Algae, Fungi, Bacteria, Microorganism.

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry

Syllabus for Sugar Engineering Certificate Course Exam

Electrical Engineering - Section B

• Strength of Materials
• Thermodynamics
• Hydraulic And Pneumatic Systems
• Theory Of Machines
• CNC Machines and Automation
• Production Management

• Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Machines
• Energy Sources And Management of Electrical
• Estimating And Costing In Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Power
• Industrial Electronics And Control of Driver

• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Linear And Digital Integrated Circuits
• Electronic Instruments And Measurements
• Transducers And Signal Conditioning
• Process Instrumentation & Process

Pattern for ANSI (ST)

Question paper will consist of Four sections i.e., Mathematics (weight-age 20%), Chemistry (weight-age 40%), Physics (weight-age 20%), & Chemical Engineering (weight-age 20%). Each section will be of equal marks. In each section, questions shall be of objective, short answer, and long answer type. Candidates may attempt all the sections.

Pattern for ANSI (SE)

The question paper will consist of three sections i.e., Mechanical Engineering and Production Engineering (weight-age 50%), Electrical Engineering (weight-age 25%) & Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering (weight-age 25%). Each section will be of equal marks. In each section, questions shall be of objective, short answer, and long answer type. Candidates may attempt all the sections.

Pattern of DIFAT

Question paper will consist of three sections i.e., Chemistry (weight-age 50%), Industrial Chemistry/Applied Chemistry (weight-age 25%), & Biochemistry/Biotechnology (weight-age 25%). Each section will be of equal marks. In each section, questions shall be of objective, short answer, and long answer type. Candidates may attempt all the sections.

Pattern for Sugar Boiling Course Exam

The question paper shall consist of two sections i.e., Pan Boiling Process and Mathematics & Science. Each section will be of equal marks. In each section, questions shall be of objective, short answer, and long answer type. Candidates may attempt all the sections.

Pattern for Sugar Cane Productivity & Maturity Management

The question paper will consist of objective, short answer, and long answer types.

Pattern for Quality Control Course Exam

The question paper will consist of two sections i.e., Mathematics and Chemistry. Each section will be of equal marks. In each section, questions shall be of objective, short answer, and long answer type. Candidates may attempt all the sections.

Pattern for Sugar Engineering Certificate Course

Question paper will consist of three sections i.e., Mechanical Engineering (weight-age 50%), Electrical Engineering (weight-age 25%), &Electronics Engineering/ Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (weight-age 25%). Each section will be of equal marks. In each section, questions shall be of objective, short answer, and long answer type. Candidates may attempt all the sections.

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