SRM Semester 2 subjects, syllabus units and exam plan — all 16 subjects mapped.
Semester 2 builds on your foundation with Advanced Mathematics, Semiconductor Physics and Object-Oriented Programming. OODP introduces the programming paradigm used in all subsequent years — master classes, inheritance and polymorphism here.
Semester 2 subjects with their 2021-regulation unit checklists
Click any subject for its dedicated page: the unit checklist, the exam pattern, a preparation plan and where it sits in the semester.
Advanced Calculus and Complex Analysis
Fourier series, complex numbers, integration, residue theorem and conformal mapping.
Semiconductor Physics and Computational Methods
Band theory, semiconductor devices, numerical methods and differential equations.
Object-Oriented Design and Programming (OODP)
Classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling and OOP design principles.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, amplifiers and digital electronics basics.
Engineering Mechanics
Force systems, friction, centroid, kinematics and work-energy principles.
Electromagnetic Physics
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction, Maxwell equations and EM waves.
Electromagnetic Theory and Interference
Wave optics, interference, diffraction, polarization and laser fundamentals.
Basic Chemical Engineering
Material balances, energy balances, fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Building Materials in the Built Environment
Stone, concrete, timber, metals and sustainable construction materials.
Genetics and Cytogenetics
Mendelian genetics, chromosome structure, gene expression and population genetics.
Molecular Biology
DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation and recombinant DNA.
Bioprocess Principles
Bioreactor design, sterilization, enzyme technology and fermentation processes.
Cell Communication and Signaling
Cell receptors, signal transduction, second messengers and cellular responses.
Chemical Engineering Principles
Process variables, phase equilibria, reaction engineering and process control.
Solid State Devices
Crystal structures, PN junction diodes, BJT, FET and MOSFET applications.
Numerical Methods and Analysis
Root finding, interpolation, numerical integration and ODE solvers.
CGPA importance in Semester 2
Semester 2 CGPA matters for summer internship applications after Year 1. Maintain 8.0+ to stay competitive for research internships.
Semester 2 study tips
- OODP is the most important subject — it underpins all Year 2-4 programming
- Advanced Calculus concepts appear in DSA and DAA for algorithm complexity analysis
- Semiconductor Physics is theory-heavy; use YouTube animations for band theory concepts
- Join coding clubs and participate in hackathons to apply OODP concepts practically
Quick tools for Semester 2
PYQ guide
What a SEM, CT and model paper is, and how each one is marked.
Notes guide
How to organise unit-wise revision and what a usable one-page summary contains.
GPA Calculator
Estimate your Semester 2 SGPA and track cumulative CGPA progress.
Attendance Calculator
Check your 75% attendance status and plan safe absences.