GATE 2026 Data Science And Artificial Intelligence Syllabus: Check Dates, Pattern, Books, and More

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IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus, followed by exam dates, exam patterns, and more in the GATE 2026  information brochure. Candidates who have selected GATE 2026 DA as their paper can check complete details regarding the syllabus, two-paper combinations, and more.

GATE DA(Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) Syllabus

GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Syllabus

What is Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)?

GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) are fields that use data to solve problems. Data Science mainly combines statistical tools, methods, and technology to generate meaning from data. On the other hand, artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

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The GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence paper contains syllabi on probability and statistics, machine learning, database management, etc. Data science and artificial intelligence graduates have many career options, such as data scientists, machine learning engineers, AI engineers, business intelligence analysts, etc. 

Q:   When will the GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) exam be held?
A:

The GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) examination will be conducted on February 15, 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Candidates can also check the dates on the GATE's official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Read more about the GATE branch-wise exam dates here - https://www.shiksha.com/news/engineering-gate-2025-branch-wise-exam-dates-out-blogId-181865

Q:   What is the paper code of GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?
A:

The paper code of GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is DA. Before opting for the test paper, candidates must check the exam syllabus and pattern. 

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GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Exam Dates

The GATE 2026 exam will be held in two sessions on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Registered candidates can get the detailed exam dates and instructions mentioned on the GATE 2026 admit card, released on January 2, 2026. 

 GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus

IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 DA syllabus on the GATE’s official website. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus in PDF format from the official website or check the detailed syllabus below -

Topics (Section)

Sub-Topics

Probability and Statistics

Counting (permutation and combination) | probability axioms | sample space | Bayes Theorem | Discrete Random Variables and Probability Mass Theorems | Binomial Distribution | Central Limit Theorem | Chi-Squared Test

Linear Algebra

Vector space | Subspaces | Projection Matrix | Quadratic Forms | Orthogonal Matrix | Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors | LU Decomposition | Singular Value Decomposition

Calculus and Optimization

Functions of a Single Variable, Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability | Taylor Series | Maxima and Minima | Optimization Involving a Single Variable

Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms

Programming in Python | Search Algorithms: Linear Search and Binary Search | Basic Sorting Algorithms | Basic Data Structures: Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Hash Tables | Introduction to Graph Theory | Basic Graph Algorithms: Traversals and Shortest Path

Database Management and Warehousing

ER-Model | Relational Model: Relational Algebra, Tuple Calculus, SQL, Integrity Constraints, File Organization, Indexing, Data Types, and Data Transformation, such as normalisation, discretisation, sampling, compression, etc. | Data Warehouse Modelling: Schema for Multidimensional Data Models, Concept Hierarchies, Measures: Categorisation and Computations

Machine Learning

Supervised Learning: Regression and Classification Problems | Simple Linear Regression | Support Vector Machine | Multi-Layer Perception | Feed-Forward Neural Network | Unsupervised Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Search: Informed and Uniformed | Adversarial: Logic, Propositional, Predicate | Reasoning under Uncertainty Topics - Conditional Independence Representation, Exact Inference Through Variable Elimination, and Approximate Inference Through Sampling

Click here to download GATE DA syllbaus PDF: GATE 2026 DA Syllabus

GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus: Exam Pattern

The GATE DA 2026 exam will be conducted as a three-hour computer-based test. Three types of questions will be asked in the examination: multiple-choice questions (MCQ), multiple-select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer-type questions (NAT). 

According to the GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence exam pattern, the DA question paper will comprise 65 questions of 100 marks. It is divided into general aptitude questions of 15 marks and subject-specific questions of 85 marks. 

GATE 2026 Allowed Two-Paper Combinations

Candidates opting for data science and engineering (DA) in GATE 2026 as the primary subject can choose the following test papers as the secondary papers in the GATE 2026 two-paper combination -

  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Mathematics (MA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • Physics (PH)
  • Statistics (ST)
  • Engineering Sciences (XE)

Books for GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Preparation

Candidates can refer to the books below for GATE 2026 data science and artificial intelligence (DA) preparation-

Book Name

Author

GKP GATE 2025: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Guide (solved papers)

GK Publications

Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis (3rd Edition)

John A. Rice 

Introduction to Probability Models

Sheldon M.Ross

Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Roberto Tamassia, Micheal H, Goldwasser, Michael T.Goodrich

Database Management Systems

Raghu Ramakrishnan

Data Mining and Data Warehousing

Prateek Bhatia

Artificial Intelligence by Example

Denis Rothman

Artificial Intelligence Basics

Tom Taulli

Machine Learning for Beginners

Chris Sebastian

Fundamentals of Database Systems

Navathe Shamkant

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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. 

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Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.

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If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual

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The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -

  • Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
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Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below- 

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No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2. 

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Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur

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Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam. 

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The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered. 

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Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -

  • Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
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