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  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Ranking, Order and Sequence, Logical Sequence Of Words, Syllogisms, Venn Diagram, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Data Sufficiency, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Data Arrangement, Cubes & Dices, Calendar, Clock, Arithmetic, Number System, HCF LCM, Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Visual Recognition and Figure Completion, Paper Folding and Cutting, Transformation of Shapes, Clocks and Calendars, Direction Sense, Cubes and Dice, Patterns in Two-Dimensional Figures, Seating Arrangements, Analogy and Classification, Logical Deduction and Induction, Alphabet and Word Tests, Mathematical Operations, Series Completion, Simplification and Approximation, Coding and Decoding, Numerical Reasoning, Assembling and Grouping of Shapes, Three-Dimensional Patterns and Visualization, Vocabulary, Number System, Averages, Mixtures and Alligation, Simple and Compound Interest, Percentages, Algebra, Speed, Time and Distance, Seating and Arrangement Puzzles, Traverse Surveying, Order, Ranking and Sequence, Constraint Puzzles, Syllogisms and Venn Diagrams, Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, Permutations and Combinations, Narrative Sequencing, Project Monitoring, Resources and Safety, Profit, Loss and Discount, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Mensuration, Data Interpretation, Powers, Surds and Logarithms, Sequences and Series, Articles and Determiners, Sentence Completion, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Mixture and Alligation, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Algebra, Profit and Loss, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Permutation and Combination
  2. General Awareness: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Polity, Indian Economy, Environment, Static General Knowledge, GK- Current Affairs, Artificial Intelligence, MS Office Applications, Terms & Abbreviations, Keyboard Shortcuts, Evolution of Indian Banking (Banking & Financial Awareness), Emerging Tech Trends
  3. Engineering Mathematics: Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Graph Theory, Group Theory, Propositional and Predicate Logic, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Statistics, Signal Space and Optimum Detection, Probability, Statistics
  4. Digital Logic: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation, Floating Point Rep, Number Systems and Codes, Registers and Counters, Boolean Algebra and Logic Gates, Microprocessors and Microcontrollers, Logic Families and CMOS Logic, Microprocessors, Logic Gates and Boolean Algebra, Minimization of Boolean Functions, Timing, Hazards and Testing, Logic Families, Combinational Logic Design, Arithmetic Circuits, Waveform Generators and Timer Circuits, Semiconductor Memories and Programmable Logic Devices, Combinational Logic Circuits, Latches and Flip-Flops, Finite State Machines, Sequential Circuits and State Machines, Minimization of Boolean Functions, Arithmetic Circuits, Latches and Flip-Flops, Number Systems and Codes, Registers and Counters
  5. Computer Organisation & Architecture: Basics of COA, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Pipelining, Instr Formats & Modes, Control Unit Design, Programming the Basic Computer, Register Transfer and Microoperations, Semiconductor Memories and Programmable Logic, Processor Organization and Instructions, Memory Hierarchy and Input/Output, Registers and Counters
  6. Programming & Data Structures: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling, Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing, HTML Basics, OOPS with C++, Java, Object Oriented Technology
  7. Databases: 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, Database Recovery, Database Security & Authorization
  8. Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos
  9. Theory of Computation: 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
  10. 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
  11. Operating System: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management, Security, Windows OS, Distributed Systems, Unix OS, Linux OS
  12. 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, Data Communication, Website, Browser & Services, Web Design & Development, Network Security, Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Cyber Safety and Security
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  15. Paper 2 - Full-length Mock Tests:
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This educational video segment focuses on a graph theory problem requiring students to identify the necessary condition for a simple graph to be connected based on vertex and edge counts. The instructor presents a multiple-choice question asking which specific combination of vertices (n) and edges guarantees connectivity. The core theoretical concept involves calculating the maximum number of edges possible in a disconnected graph with n vertices, which occurs when one vertex is isolated and the remaining (n-1) vertices form a complete subgraph. The formula for this maximum is derived as (n-1)(n-2)/2. If the actual number of edges in a graph exceeds this calculated maximum, the graph must necessarily be connected. The instructor systematically evaluates four options by applying this formula to vertex counts of 6, 7, and 8, comparing the resulting thresholds against the edge counts provided in the question options to determine which condition forces connectivity.

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  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with the presentation of a multiple-choice question on graph connectivity. The screen displays the query: 'Which condition is necessarily for a graph to be connected?' followed by four options listing specific vertex and edge pairs: (a) 6 vertices/10 edges, (b) 7 vertices/14 edges, (c) 8 vertices/22 edges, and (d) 9 vertices/28 edges. A hand-drawn hexagon-like graph appears on the left side of the screen, likely serving as a visual reference for the instructor's explanation. The instructor begins analyzing the problem by identifying that connectivity depends on edge density relative to vertex count, setting up the theoretical framework for determining necessary conditions.

  2. 2:00 – 4:36 02:00-04:36

    The instructor proceeds to solve the problem by calculating the maximum number of edges possible in a disconnected graph for specific vertex counts using the formula (n-1)(n-2)/2. For n=6, the calculation yields 5x4/2 = 10 edges; for n=7, it is 6x5/2 = 15 edges; and for n=8, it results in 7x6/2 = 21 edges. The instructor marks option (c) as the correct answer because a graph with 8 vertices and 22 edges exceeds the maximum possible edge count for a disconnected graph (21), thereby forcing connectivity. The whiteboard shows these step-by-step calculations, demonstrating that any edge count greater than the threshold guarantees a connected graph.

The lecture segment effectively demonstrates a standard technique in discrete mathematics for proving graph connectivity through edge counting. The central takeaway is the application of the extremal principle: to prove a graph must be connected, one calculates the maximum edges in its disconnected complement. The formula (n-1)(n-2)/2 represents the Turán graph T(n-1, 1), which is a complete graph on n-1 vertices plus an isolated vertex. By comparing the given edge counts against these thresholds, students can determine necessity without constructing specific graphs. The instructor's method highlights the importance of understanding structural limits in graph theory, where exceeding a specific combinatorial bound eliminates the possibility of disconnection. This approach is particularly useful for multiple-choice questions where direct construction is inefficient.

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