Gate 2015

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Module outline

  1. Discrete Mathematics: Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Graph Theory, Group Theory, Propositional and Predicate Logic
  2. DataBase Management System/DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control
  3. Digital Electronics: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation
  4. Computer Architecture: Floating Point Rep, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Pipelining, Instr Formats & Modes, Control Unit Design
  5. Operating System: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management
  6. C Language: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling
  7. Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
  8. Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos
  9. Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware Basics
  10. Theory Of Computation/Automata Theory: Introduction to TOC, Deterministic FA (DFA), Non-Deterministic FA, Regular Expressions, Grammar, Regular Language Properties, Moore & Mealy Machines, Pushdown Automata & CFG, Turing Machines, Complexity Theory
  11. Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment
  12. Engineering Mathematics: Permutation and Combination, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Statistics
  13. General Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Percentage, Mensuration and Geometry, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Profit and Loss, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Average, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Syllogisms, Venn Diagram, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analogy, Algebra, Time and Work, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Cubes & Dices, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Mixture and Alligation, Age Problems, Clock, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Data Arrangement
  14. English (Verbal Aptitude): Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Tenses, Pronoun, Preposition, Direct and Indirect Speech, Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Conjunction, Interjection, Verb, Articles, Adverb, Modals, Sentence Construction
  15. Live Classes Recordings(Earlier Batch): GATE 2026 Live Class
  16. Full Mock Test:
  17. Previous Year Papers:
  18. GATE 2026 Counselling: Counselling and Guidance Sessions
AI summary & chapters

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The video presents a solution to a GATE 2015 problem concerning disk scheduling algorithms, specifically the optimized C-SCAN algorithm. The instructor begins by reading the problem statement, which involves a disk with tracks 0-255, a current head position at track 45 moving in the positive direction, and a queue of requests: 40, 67, 11, 240, 87. The goal is to determine the service order and the total seek distance. He draws a number line to visualize the tracks and marks the current head position and the request locations. He explains that C-SCAN moves in one direction (positive) servicing requests until the end of the disk, then jumps to the beginning and continues in the same direction. He identifies the requests in the positive direction (67, 87, 240) and those in the negative direction (11, 40) which will be serviced after the jump to track 0.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The instructor introduces the problem statement, highlighting the key parameters: head at track 45, moving positive, requests {40, 67, 11, 240, 87}. He draws a horizontal line representing the disk tracks from 0 to 255. He marks the current head position at 45. He then plots the request tracks on the line: 11, 40, 67, 87, and 240. He explains the C-SCAN logic: the head moves towards the positive direction, servicing requests 67, 87, and 240. He notes that the head will continue to the end of the disk (track 255) before jumping to the start (track 0). He then identifies the remaining requests (11, 40) that will be serviced after the jump. He begins writing the calculation for the total seek distance on the board, starting with the distance from the current head to the end of the disk. He writes `(255 - 45)`.

  2. 2:00 – 4:03 02:00-04:03

    The instructor continues the calculation for the total seek distance. He writes `(255 - 45)`, representing the distance from the current head to the end of the disk. He then adds `255` to this value, representing the distance of the jump from the end (255) to the start (0). Finally, he adds `40`, representing the distance from the start (0) to the last serviced request (40). He sums these values: 210 + 255 + 40 = 505. He circles the final answer 505 and selects option (C) as the correct choice. He briefly confirms the service order as 67, 87, 240, 11, 40, although the primary focus of this segment is the numerical calculation of the seek distance. He explicitly writes the sum `210 + 255 + 40` and the result `505` on the board, circling it to indicate the final answer.

The lecture effectively demonstrates how to apply the C-SCAN disk scheduling algorithm to a specific problem. By visualizing the track layout and the head movement, the instructor clarifies the service order and the calculation of seek distance. The key takeaway is the specific method for calculating C-SCAN seek distance, which includes the full traversal to the end, the jump to the start, and the traversal to the last request, resulting in a total distance of 505 units. This approach highlights the importance of understanding the specific variations of disk scheduling algorithms for exam purposes.

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