FRAME & BODY: Layout of chassis, types of chassis frames and bodies, their constructional features and materials.
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM: Clutch; single plate, multiplate, cone clutch, semi centrifugal, electromagnetic, Vaccum and hydraulic clutches. Fluid coupling.
Gear boxes, Sliding mesh, Synchromesh and epicyclic gear boxes, Automatic transmission system; Hydraulic torque converter; overdrive, propeller shaft, universal joints, front wheel drive, differential; Rear axle drives. Hotchkiss and torque tube drives; rear axle types; Two wheel and Four wheel drive.
RUNNING GEAR: Types or wheels and tyres. Tyre construction; tyre inflation pressure, tyre wear and their causes; retreading of the tyre, Steering linkages, steering mechanism, under and over steering. Steering Geometry, effect of chamber, caster, king pin inclination, toe in and toe out, power steering; integral and linkage ty[pes suspension systems; objects and requirements, suspension spring, front and rear sustension systems, Independent suspension system shock absorber.
BRAKES: Classification and function; Mechanical, hydraulic, vaccum air and self engineering brakes; brake shoes and lining materials.
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Battery construction, Charging and testing, battery types.
Starting and Battery charging System: Starter motor construction, types of drive Alternator construction, regulation and rectification.
Ignition System: magneto and coil ignition systems, System components and requirements, Automotive lighting: wiring systems Electrical instruments; head lamp, electric horn, fuel level indicator.
AUTOMOTIVE AIR CONDITIONING: Introduction, Loads, Air Conditioning system Componentsl, Refrigerants, Fault Diagnosis
AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY: Safety requirements, Safety Devices, Air bags, belts, radio ranging, NVS (Night Vision System) GPS (Global Positioning System) etc.

List of Recommended Books:

1. Automobile Engineering, R.K.Sharma

2. Automobile Engineering, Kirpal Singh, Vol. 1 & 2

3. Automotive Chassis and Body, P.L.Kohli, Vol.1 & 2

4. Vehicle Engine and Technology, Heisler, ELBS

5. Automotive Transmission, Mathias F., Brejcha, Prentice Hall.

6. Auto Mechanics, Webstar Jay, Glenwne Publishing Co.