Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering (BME101) AKTU PYQ analysis – unit-wise weightage
We analysed 235 questions from 9 AKTU Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering papers (2022–2026). Here is how marks are spread across units and which topics keep coming back.
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering unit-wise weightage
- Unit 1: Introduction to Mechanics – 26% of questions, about 27 marks per paper
- Unit 2: Introduction to IC Engines and Electric Vehicles – 23% of questions, about 23 marks per paper
- Unit 3: Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning – 22% of questions, about 22 marks per paper
- Unit 4: Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications – 27% of questions, about 27 marks per paper
- Unit 5: Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics – 33% of questions, about 34 marks per paper
Most repeated Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering topics in AKTU PYQs
- Fluid Properties
- Stress and Strain Fundamentals
- Two Stroke and Four Stroke Engines
- Measurement Instruments
- Refrigeration Fundamentals
Unit 1 (Introduction to Mechanics) – top topics
- Stress and Strain Fundamentals – asked 24 times, last in 2026
- Supports Loads and Reactions – asked 13 times, last in 2026
- Force Moment and Couple – asked 5 times, last in 2026
Unit 2 (Introduction to IC Engines and Electric Vehicles) – top topics
- Two Stroke and Four Stroke Engines – asked 20 times, last in 2026
- IC Engine Components and Definitions – asked 7 times, last in 2024
- Electric Vehicles – asked 7 times, last in 2025
Unit 3 (Introduction to Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning) – top topics
- Refrigeration Fundamentals – asked 17 times, last in 2026
- Air Conditioning Fundamentals – asked 9 times, last in 2025
- Domestic Refrigerator and Heat Pump – asked 6 times, last in 2026
Unit 4 (Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Applications) – top topics
- Fluid Properties – asked 29 times, last in 2026
- Hydraulic Turbines – asked 16 times, last in 2026
- Hydraulic Pumps – asked 3 times, last in 2026
Unit 5 (Introduction to Measurement and Mechatronics) – top topics
- Measurement Instruments – asked 19 times, last in 2026
- Measurement Concepts and Errors – asked 11 times, last in 2023
- Mechatronics Systems Overview – asked 10 times, last in 2026