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The Crescent Institute Engineering Admission Test (CIEAT) is conducted by the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology to shortlist candidates for admission in B.Tech programs offered by the institute. B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology is a Deemed University located in Chennai and offers B.Tech courses in a total of 15 disciplines. The CiEAT exam is conducted every year online as a Computer Based Test. The Candidates will be shortlisted for admission based on their merit in the qualifying examination and marks obtained in the Cieat.
Exam Overview
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
| Exam Name | Crescent Institute Engineering Admission Test or CIEAT |
| Conducting Body | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (Deemed University) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate Exam at National level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online as a Computed Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Registrations | Around 1 lakh (approx.) |
| Courses offered through Entrance Exam | BE/BTech in 15 Streams |
| Exam Fees | INR 1050 (All Categories) |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks | Paper-1: BE/BTech (100 marks) |
| Total Questions | Mathematics/Biology: 50Physics: 25Chemistry: 25 |
| Marking Scheme | 1 for each correct responseNo negative marking |
| Language/Medium of Exam | English |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai (Deemed University) |
| No. of Test Cities | 20 |
| Official Website | crescent.education |
Exam Dates & Schedule
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
| 01 Nov ’24 – 20 Apr ’25 | Start of CIEAT 2025 application process |
| Apr ’25 | CIEAT 2024 Admit Card |
| 26 Apr ’25 | CIEAT 2025 exam date |
| Apr ’25 | CIEAT 2025 Result |
Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Detail Detailss |
| Mode of exam | Online as a Computer Based Test (CBT) – Remote Proctored Home Based |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) |
| Duration of exam | 2 Hours |
| Total number of question | 100 |
| Total nu mber of sections | PhysicsChemistryMathematics/Biology Biology has to be taken by only candidates appearing for BTech Biotechnology |
| Marking scheme | 1 Marks for each correct answer |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
Syllabus
| Unit Unit | Topics Topics |
| Applications of Matrices and Determinants | Adjoint, Inverse-Properties, Computation of inverses, solution of a system of linear equations by matrix inversion method. The rank of a Matrix – Elementary transformation on a matrix, consistency of a system of linear equations, Cramer’s rule, Non-homogeneous equations, homogeneous linear system, rank method. |
| Vector Algebra | Scalar Product–Angle between two vectors, properties of scalar product, applications of dot products. Vector Product – Right-handed and left-handed systems, properties of vector product, applications of the cross product. Product of three vectors – Scalar triple product, properties of the scalar triple product, vector triple product, vector product of four vectors, scalar product of four-vectors. Lines – Equation of a straight line passing through a given point and parallel to a given vector, passing through two given points (derivations are not required). The angle between two lines. Skew lines – The shortest distance between two lines, condition for two lines to intersect, point of intersection, collinearity of three points. Planes – Equation of a plane (derivations are not required), passing through a given point and perpendicular to a vector, given the distance from the origin and unit normal, passing through a given point and parallel to two given vectors, passing through two given points and parallel to a given vector, passing through three given non-collinear points, passing through the line of intersection of two given planes, the distance between a point and a plane, the plane which contains two given lines, the angle between two given planes, the angle between a line and a plane. Sphere – Equation of the sphere (derivations are not required) whose centre and radius are given, equation of a sphere when the extremities of the diameter are given. |
| Complex Numbers | Complex number system, Conjugate – properties, ordered pair representation. Modulus – properties, geometrical representation, meaning, polar form, principal value, conjugate, sum, difference, product, quotient, vector interpretation, solutions of polynomial equations, De Moivre’s theorem and its applications. Roots of a complex number – nth roots, cube roots, fourth roots |
| Analytical Geometry | Definition of a Conic – General equation of a conic, classification with respect to the general equation of a conic, classification of conics with respect to eccentricity. Parabola – Standard equation of a parabola (derivation and tracing the parabola are not required), other standard parabolas, the process of shifting the origin, the general form of the standard equation, some practical problems. Ellipse – Standard equation of the ellipse (derivation and tracing the ellipse are not required), x2/a2 + y2/b2 = 1, (a > b), another standard form of the ellipse, general forms, some practical problems, Hyperbola – standard equation (derivation and tracing the hyperbola are not required), x2/a2 – y2/ b2 = 1, Other forms of the hyperbola, parametric form of conics, chords. Tangents and Normals – Cartesian form and Parametric form, equation of chord of contact of tangents from a point (x1, y1), Asymptotes, Rectangular hyperbola –standard equation of a rectangular hyperbola. |
| Differential Calculus – Applications I | Derivative as a rate measure – the rate of change – velocity -acceleration – related rates – Derivative as a measure of slope – tangent, normal and angle between curves. Maxima and Minima. Mean value theorem – Rolle’s Theorem – Lagrange Mean Value Theorem – Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s series, l’ Hôpital’s Rule, stationary points – increasing, decreasing, maxima, minima, concavity convexity, points of inflexion. |
| Differential Calculus – Applications II | Errors and approximations- absolute, relative, percentage errors, curve tracing, partial derivatives – Euler’s theorem. Integral Calculus & its Applications Properties of definite integrals, reduction formulae for sinnx and cosnx (only results), Area, length, volume and surface area. |
| Differential Equations | Formation of differential equations, order and degree, solving differential equations (1st order) – variable separable homogeneous, linear equations. Second-order linear equations with constant coefficients f(x) = emx, sin mx, cos mx, x, x2. |
| Discrete Mathematics | Mathematical Logic – Logical statements, connectives, truth tables, Tautologies. |
| Groups | Binary Operations – Semi groups – monoids, groups (Problems and simple properties only), order of a group, order of an element. |
| Probability Distributions | Random Variable, Probability density function, distribution function, mathematical expectation, variance, Discrete Distributions – Binomial, Poisson, Continuous Distribution – Normal distribution. |
Exam prepartion :
To strategically prepare for the CIEAT exam, focus on thoroughly understanding the syllabus, practicing with past year papers, taking mock tests regularly, identifying your weak areas, and dedicating ample time to each subject, particularly Mathematics which carries a larger weightage, while also ensuring you cover Physics and Chemistry adequately; remember to manage your time effectively during the exam.
Key points for CIEAT preparation:
- Know the syllabus inside out:
The CIEAT syllabus is based on the Class 11 and 12 science curriculum, so thoroughly analyze the topics covered in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics to understand the depth of questions asked.
