GATE 2026 ECE Subject-Wise Weightage: Important Topics, Most Repeated Topics, and More
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Exam On - 7 Feb '26
GATE 2026 ECE Subject-Wise Weightage: IIT Guwahati is all set to start GATE 2026 examination. Those who have registered for GATE 2026 ECE paper can check subject-wise weightage, most repeated questions in GATE, important topics, and more. Read below.
IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 as per official notification mentioned at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The GATE exam admit card has been released. Candidates who have applied for GATE EC paper and are revising now must check the most important GATE ECE topics of all time below.
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- GATE 2026 ECE Exam Date
- GATE 2026 ECE Exam Pattern
- GATE 2026 EC Syllabus
- GATE ECE Subject-Wise Weightage (Expected)
- Most Repeated Questions/Topics in GATE ECE Question Paper
- How to revise GATE ECE syllabus?
GATE 2026 ECE Exam Date
GATE exam schedule for all 30 test papers is now available. The exam will take place in two shifts: forenoon (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). GATE 2026 ECE exam is scheduled for February 15 in the first shift. Candidates appearing for exam must download GATE admit card for ECE before the exam date. Credentials required to download hall ticket are enrollment ID and password.
The MCQ, MSQ, and NAT are the types of questions asked in the GATE examination.
- MCQs are the multiple-choice questions
- MSQs are the multiple select questions
- and NAT are numerical answer type questions
Each question type has a different marking scheme, which the candidates must go through the information brochure carefully.
The GATE general aptitude (GA) section is common for all branch papers. The section carries 15 marks in the question paper.
The GATE GA syllabus include: verbal aptitude, quantitative aptitude, analytical aptitude, and spatial aptitude.
Bonus tip - If you prepare and attempt the general aptitude section, it can help you fetch good marks in the GATE exam.
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GATE 2026 ECE Exam Pattern
Candidates can check GATE exam pattern 2026 for Electronics and Communication Engineering paper below -
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| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Sections |
General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and subject-specific subject |
| Total number of questions |
65 |
| Total marks |
100 |
| Time duration |
Three hours (180 minutes) |
| Types of questions |
MSQ, MCQ, and NAT |
| Negative marking |
⅓ mark deduction for 1 mark question and ½ mark deduction for 2 mark question. No negative marking for NAT and MSQs |
GATE 2025 ECE Marking and Question Distribution
| Section |
1-mark questions |
2-mark questions |
|---|---|---|
| General aptitude |
5 |
5 |
| Subject-specific questions |
25 |
30 |
Also read: Will GATE 2026 be tougher than GATE 2025: Here's what experts say
GATE 2026 EC Syllabus
IIT Guwahati has released GATE syllabus on official website. Candidates can check brief details regarding syllabus section-wise below-
| Section |
Chapters and Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics |
Linear algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Vector analysis, Complex analysis, Probability and Statistics. |
| Networks, Signals, and Systems |
Circuit analysis, Continuous-time signals, and discrete-time signals |
| Electronic devices |
Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, equilibrium carrier concentration, direct and indirect band-gap semiconductors, carrier transport, P-N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS Capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photo diode, and solar cell. |
| Analog circuits |
Diode circuits, BJT and MOSFET amplifiers, Op-amp circuits |
| Digital circuits |
Number representations, sequential circuits, data converters, semiconductor memories, and computer organisations |
| Control systems |
Basic control systems components, feedback principle, transfer function, block diagram representation, signal flow graph, frequency response, state variable model and solution of state equation of LTI system |
| Communications |
Random processes, analog communications, information theory, and digital communications |
| Electromagnetics |
Maxwell’s equations, plane waves and properties, and transmission lines |
GATE ECE Subject-Wise Weightage (Expected)
Based on past year’s analysis, candidates can check expected GATE ECE 2026 subject-wise weightage below -
| Chapters/Subject |
1 mark questions |
2 marks questions |
Total marks (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General aptitude |
5 |
5 |
15 |
| Engineering mathematics |
5 |
4 |
13 |
| Signals and Systems |
4 |
3 |
10 |
| Control systems |
1 |
2 |
5 |
| Network theory |
2 |
5 |
12 |
| Electronic devices |
2 |
2 |
6 |
| Communication systems |
3 |
5 |
13 |
| Analog circuits |
3 |
2 |
7 |
| Digital circuits |
3 |
3 |
8 |
| Electromagnetics |
2 |
4 |
8 |
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering 2025 Subject-Wise Weightage
| Chapters/Subject |
1 mark questions |
2 marks questions |
Total marks (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General aptitude |
5 |
5 |
15 |
| Engineering mathematics |
5 |
4 |
13 |
| Signals and Systems |
3 |
2 |
7 |
| Control systems |
2 |
4 |
10 |
| Network theory |
2 |
2 |
6 |
| Electronic devices |
1 |
4 |
9 |
| Communication systems |
4 |
5 |
14 |
| Analog circuits |
5 |
4 |
13 |
| Digital circuits |
3 |
2 |
7 |
| Electromagnetics |
- |
3 |
6 |
GATE 2024 ECE Subject-Wise Weightage
| Subject |
Total questions |
Total marks |
|---|---|---|
| General aptitude |
10 |
15 |
| Engineering mathematics |
6 |
9 |
| Network, Signals, and Systems |
10 |
16 |
| Electronic devices |
7 |
12 |
| Analog circuits |
7 |
10 |
| Digital circuits |
6 |
9 |
| Control systems |
5 |
8 |
| Communication |
9 |
13 |
| Electromagnetics |
5 |
8 |
Most Repeated Questions/Topics in GATE ECE Question Paper
Aspirants can check most repeated GATE EC questions/topics below
| Subjects |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Digital electronics |
EPIs, MUX and address, counters, state diagrams and FSM, ADC and DAC- resolution and counting, ADC, R-2R Ladder DAC, |
| Signals and Systems |
DFT, classification of systems, discrete time convolution, CTFS and CTFT, Z-Transform |
| Control systems |
Transient parameters, Steady state errors, Routh Hurwitz criteria, frequency domain plots (Nyquist and Bode Plots), State Space Analysis, |
| Network Theory |
Basics of circuit theory, theorems, two-port network, transients, steady state analysis of sinusodial signals |
| Electronic devices and circuits (EDC) |
Semiconductor physics- fermi level, continuity equation, transition and diffusion capacitance, C-V characteristics on MOSFET, MOSFET: threshold voltage, special diodes. |
| Analog circuits |
Diode circuits- clipper, clamper, voltage regulator, biasing and stabilization of BJT and MOSFET, Amplifiers: mid and high frequency analysis, and operational amplifiers, multivibrators, oscillators |
| EMT |
Electric flux and Gauss law, reflection and refraction of waves, polarization of waves, transmission lines-impedence transformation and impedance matching, waveguides, antenna |
| Communication |
Power requirements in amplitude modulation, bandwidth and frequency deviation in angle modulation, random process, PCM and intersymbol interference, probability and error (MAP and ML), information theory, hamming codes |
| Engineering mathematics |
Eigen values and vectors, probability distribution, multiple integrals, vector calculus, integration of complex functions, |
How to revise GATE ECE syllabus?
Candidates must dedicate the last two months solely for revision only. Trying revising high-weightage GATE ECE topics. Practice as many mock tests and GATE previous year’s question papers to get hang of accuracy and time management. Make notes of sections or topics that you find difficult or get stuck while attempting.
Introduced in 2021, the two paper combination in GATE is a new approach by the conducting authorities that allows candidates to atleast two papers in the examination. The main objective of the GATE 2026 two paper combination facility is to broaden the skill set and techniques of the aspirants in the relevant field they are applying for.
IIT Guwahati has released the GATE two paper combination list for 2026 exam. Aspirants can choose two papers from the given combination while filling the application form. The first paper is termed the primary paper, and the second paper is termed as the secondary paper. However, it must be noted it is not mandatory to opt for two papers.
Candidates can check GATE 2026 exam pattern below -
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Language of question paper | English |
| Time duration | 3 hours |
| Total number of branches | 30 |
| Sections | General Aptitude and Selected Subject |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Negative marking | Applicable only for MCQs |
This year, IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026, and two things have been modified -
- The GATE fees have been revised for all categories
- A new sectional paper has been introduced, called Energy Science (under Engineering Sciences).
The details are available on the official website as well as in the information brochure.
Here’s what one should focus while preparing for GATE 2026 exam-
- Master basic formula and concept-based questions
- Practice time-domain and frequency-domain analysis with unit step and impulse inputs
- Attempt atleast 50+ questions from GATE previous question papers
- Solve circuit problems involving time diagrams and state machines
- Try solving questions using GATE online calculator
- Revise your notes in last-month of GATE exam.
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