- Fluid properties and their application in fluid statics and dynamics.
- Bernoulli's equation and its applications.
- Viscous flow, boundary layer, and drag.
- Compressible flow and Euler's equation.
- Flow measurement techniques.


- Laws of thermodynamics and their applications.
- Properties of pure substances and ideal gas equations.
- Steam cycles, Rankine cycle, and power plants.
- Refrigeration cycles and heat pumps.
- Psychrometrics and air conditioning.


- Modes of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
- Heat conduction in solids, conductive heat transfer.
- Forced and natural convection, heat exchangers.
- Radiation heat transfer, Stefan-Boltzmann law, and grey body radiation.
- Boiling and condensation, heat transfer in phase change processes.


- Casting, welding, and machining processes.
- Metal forming, rolling, forging, and extrusion.
- Metal cutting, tool life, and machining economics.
- Non-traditional machining processes.
- Metrology and inspection, quality control.


- Equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies.
- Free-body diagrams, trusses, and frames.
- Friction, centroids, and moment of inertia.
- Dynamics of particles and rigid bodies.
- Vibrations, impulse, and momentum.


- Stress and strain analysis.
- Axial, torsional, and bending stress.
- Shear stress and deflection of beams.
- Columns and pressure vessels.
- Failure theories and fatigue analysis.


- Design of machine elements: shafts, gears, bearings, and springs.
- Design for static and dynamic loading.
- Design for manufacturing and assembly.
- Failure theories and factors of safety.
- Material selection and design codes.


- Work study and time and motion study.
- Production planning and control.
- Inventory control and supply chain management.
- Total quality management and statistical quality control.
- Operations research and linear programming.


- Linear algebra and matrix algebra.
- Calculus: limits, continuity, and differential equations.
- Probability and statistics.
- Numerical methods and optimization techniques.
- Complex variables and transforms.

These topics have higher weightage in the GATE ME exam and should be given more emphasis during preparation. However, it is important to note that the weightage of topics may vary from year to year, so it is necessary to cover the entire syllabus and not rely solely on these specific topics. A comprehensive understanding of all the subjects and regular practice of previous year question papers and mock tests will greatly enhance the chances of success in the GATE ME exam.