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GATE 2026 Syllabus: IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam syllabus on the official website. Candidates who are attempting GATE 2026 this year, must be aware of the syllabus. The GATE syllabus consists of the topics and chapters that will be covered in the exam. The GATE 2026 syllabus PDF is available for CS, ME, EC, EE, MA, and other papers. The GATE 2026 exam dates are OUT and will be held on February 7,8, 14, and 15 in two sessionsCandidates must note that the syllabus is different for all 30 test papers, therefore it is important to go through the syllabus carefully. Read below to know more.

What's new in the GATE 2026 syllabus: IIT Guwahati has introduced a new GATE sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE), namely Energy Science (XE-I). 

Latest Updates: GATE 2026 application form last date extended to October 6, without late fees

Table of content
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus Structure
  • GATE Syllabus 2026 PDF
  • GATE 2026 Energy Science Syllabus (New Section Introduced under XE)
  • GATE 2026 General Aptitude Syllabus
  • GATE 2026 Reasoning and Comprehension Syllabus (XH-B1)
  • GATE 2026 Engineering Mathematics Syllabus
  • GATE 2026 Topic-wise syllabus
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • GATE 2026 Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE)
  • GATE 2026 Important Books
  • GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Dates
  • Important FAQs Regarding GATE 2026 Syllabus
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GATE 2026 Syllabus Structure

The GATE 2026 syllabus varies from paper to paper, but the structure is mainly divided into three major sections -

GATE 2026 Section GATE 2026 Weightage
General Aptitude (GA) 15 Marks
Engineering Mathematics 15 Marks (for applicable papers)
Subject-Specific Questions 85 Marks

There are a total of 30 GATE 2026 papers, including traditional engineering disciplines and interdisciplinary areas. The GATE syllabus for all subjects, including CSEECEElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering, and Civil Engineering, can be downloaded below.

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Q:   Where can I download the latest GATE syllabus for preparation?
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Candidates can download the GATE syllabus 2026 on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The syllabus is released for all 30 subjects. The steps to download the exam syllabus can be checked below -

  • Visit the GATE official website
  • Click on the GATE papers and select the subject/discipline you are applying for
  • Download the syllabus PDF and start your preparation. 
Q:   Is there any change in the GATE 2026 syllabus?
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No, there is no change in the GATE 2026 syllabus. However, a new sectional paper has been added under Engineering Sciences. The paper name is Energy Science and the GATE paper code is XE-I. Candidates can download the GATE syllabus 2026 PDF from the official website. 

Q:   For how many subjects is the GATE exam conducted?
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The GATE exam is conducted for 30 subject papers. In 2024, the GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence was introduced. Each subject or branch is determined by a paper code which applicant must note carefully. While filling out the application form, candidates must check the GATE branch and paper codes and add them. 

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GATE Syllabus 2026 PDF

The GATE 2026 syllabus PDF is available below on the official website along with the information bulletin. Candidates can download the subject-wise official GATE 2026 syllabus PDF from the table below:

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Aerospace Engineering (AE)

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Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

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Agricultural Engineering ( AG)

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Mathematics (MA)

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Architecture and Planning (AR)

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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

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Biomedical Engineering (BM)

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Mining Engineering (MN)

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Biotechnology (BT)

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Metallurgical Engineering (MT)

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Civil Engineering (CE)

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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (New Paper) (NM)

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Chemical Engineering (CH)

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Petroleum Engineering (PE)

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Computer Science and Information Technology  (CS)

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Physics (PH)

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Chemistry (CY)

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Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)

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Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)

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Statistics (ST)

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Electrical Engineering (EE)

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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)

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Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)

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Engineering Sciences (XE)

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Ecology and Evolution (EY)

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Humanities & Social Sciences (XH)

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Geomatics Engineering (New Paper) (GE)

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Life Sciences (XL)

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Geology and Geophysics (GG)

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (New)

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Q:   Can I download the GATE question papers for free?
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Yes, candidates can download the GATE question papers for free. The question paper is available in PDF format and can be downloaded from the GATE's website or from our page. The GATE question paper is available separately for each subject. 

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GATE 2026 Energy Science Syllabus (New Section Introduced under XE)

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has introduced a new GATE sectional paper under Engineering Sciences (XE), called Energy Science (XE-I). The GATE Energy Science syllabus 2026 is as follows -

Section 1  - Energy Resources and Conversion Technologies

Section Topics
Fossil Energy Resources R/P Ratio, Estimation of Reserves, Unconventional Fossil Resources (Coal bed methane, shale gas, gas hydrates, frozen methane), peak oil theory
Nuclear Energy Resources Energy-mass relation, nuclear reaction conservation laws, binding energy, Q-values, radioactive decay, fission and fusion.
Solar Thermal Systems Solar radiation distribution and management, solar geometry, optional efficiency, thermal efficiency, energy conservation for solar thermal collectors, flat plate collectors, evacuated tube collectors, solar air heaters, concentrating collectors.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems I-V characteristics, efficiency, fill factor, series and parallel connections, sizing of PV systems (load factor, days of autonomy, battery size, inverter size, PV array size), maximum power point tracking.
Biomass Biomass resources, biomass composition, characterisation, conversion methods (pyrolysis, gasification, steam reforming), biofuels.
Wind energy conversion systems Wind resource analysis, types and characteristics of wind turbines, Betz limit, wind turbine motor design considerations, blade profile, wind energy generators)
Hydropower Hydro resources, hydro power plants, turbines (Pelton, Kaplan, Francis), small hydro systems

Section 2- Energy Storage, Economics, Environment, and Efficiency

Section Topics
Energy Storage Systems Batteries (capacity, C-rate, state of charge, state of health, depth of discharge, energy and power densities); conservation of energy and mass for thermal energy storage, pumped hydro storage, and compressed air storage, charging, discharging, and round-trip efficiency. 
Economic Analysis of Energy Systems Simple Payback Period, Time Value of Money, Discount rate, Present worth factor, capital recovery factor, life cycle costing, internal rate of return, net present value, annual worth, cost of save energy, levelised cost of energy. 
Environmental Impacts of Energy Use Air pollution (SOx, NOx, CO, particulates), greenhouse gas emissions, and their sources, emission factors, and inventories.
Energy Management Energy auditing (methodology, analysis of past trends, plants data), electrical systems (demand side management, power factor correction), motor efficiency testing, energy efficient motors, lightning (lightening levels, efficient options, fixtures, daylightning, timers), thermal and mechanical systems (insulation, compressors, pumps, boilers, heating and cooling systems).
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Q:   What is the GATE 2026 Energy Science (XE-I) syllabus?
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The GATE Energy Science syllabus can be checked below -

  • Energy resources and conversion technologies - fossil energy resources, nuclear energy resources, biomass, hydropower, etc.
  • Energy storage, economics, environment, and efficiency - energy storage systems, energy management, environmental impacts of energy use, etc. 

The GATE paper code of Energy Science is GATE XE-I. 

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GATE 2026 General Aptitude Syllabus

General aptitude is a common section for all the papers of the GATE 2026 Examination. Candidate must know the syllabus of the General Aptitude section to prepare & score well. General Aptitude contains four sections: 

  • Verbal Aptitude 
  • Quantitative Aptitude 
  • Analytical Aptitude 
  • Spatial Aptitude 

Candidates can check the detailed syllabus for every section below: 

GATE 2026 General Aptitude Section-wise syllabus 

Section 

Topic 

Subtopics 

Verbal Aptitude 

Basic grammar 

  • Tenses 
  • Articles 
  • Adjectives  
  • Prepositions  
  • Conjunctions  
  • Parts of speech 
  • Verb-noun agreement 

Basic vocabulary 

 

  • Antonyms 
  • Synonyms 
  • Idioms and phrases 

Reading comprehension 

 

  • Reading and comprehension Narrative sequencing 

Quantitative Aptitude 

Data interpretation 

  • Data graphs (Bar, Pie, Histogram, etc.) 
  • 2- and 3- dimensional plots 
  • Maps and tables 

Numerical computation and estimation 

  • Ratios 
  • Percentages 
  • Powers 
  • Exponents and logarithms 
  • Permutations and combinations 

Other 

  • Mensuration 
  • Geometry 
  • Statistics & Probability 

Analytical Aptitude 

Logic 

  • Deduction and induction 
  • Analogy 
  • Numerical relations 
  • Reasoning 

Spatial Aptitude 

 

Transformation of shapes 

  • Translation, rotation & scaling 
  • Mirroring,  
  • Assembling 
  • Grouping paper folding, cutting 
  • Patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions 
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Q:   Is the General Aptitude Syllabus common for all branch papers in GATE?
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Yes, the GATE General Aptitude syllabus is common for all branch papers in GATE. Candidates must check the GATE syllabus PDF carefully before starting their preparation. The GATE GA syllabus includes the following -

  • Verbal aptitude (basic English grammar and vocabulary)
  • Quantitative Aptitude - Data interpretation and numerical computation and estimation
  • Analytical Aptitude and Spatial Aptitude
Q:   How to prepare for General Aptitude in GATE 2026?
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Attempting all questions of GA in GATE can easily fetch you 15 marks. So, to prepare for general aptitude, start with knowing the syallabus. Start with topics that you find easy. Practice and keep a target of solving at least 30 to 50 questions a day- 20 questions (easy level), 20 questions (mid-level), and 10 questions (hard level). Increase this frequency slowly. 

Besides that, practice GATE old question papers to understand, what kind of questions are asked (under GA). Follow the same pattern and find similar questions to solve. If you keep up this frequency, then sure shot you will score full marks in GATE general aptitude. 

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GATE 2026 Reasoning and Comprehension Syllabus (XH-B1)

The GATE 2025 Reasoning and Comprehension syllabus (XH-B1) is compulsory for all XH candidates (Humanities and Social Sciences). The section tests the candidate's ability to comprehend and interpret written information - skills critical to research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Questions in XH-B1 will comprise of the following -

Sections Syllabus Details
Reading Comprehension

Ability to understand complex language material in short paragraphs and answer questions regarding them.

Analytical Reasoning Ability to understand relationships in statements or short passages and draw reasonable conclusions/inferences from them.
Expression Questions on stylistic and rhetorical aspects of a short passage including corrections or modifications of particular sentences. 
Logical Reasoning Thinking critically to evaluate or to predict an argument, identify the main and supporting arguments, predicts outcomes, etc. 
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Q:   How many reasoning and comprehension questions asked in GATE 2026 question paper?
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The reasoning and compulsory is a compulsory section in the GATE question paper. For humanities and social sciences, the reasoning and comprehension section contains 16 questions of 25 marks, where 7 questions will be of 1 mark and 9 questions will be of 2 marks. 

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GATE 2026 Engineering Mathematics Syllabus

The Engineering Mathematics section carries 13 marks in the GATE 2026 syllabus and preparation. The engineering mathematics section is inlcuded for papers- AE, AGM BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EC, EE, ES, GE, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, and TF. Candidates can check the GATE engineering mathematics syllabus below -

GATE 2026 Engineering Mathematics Section-wise Syllabus

Section 

Topics 

Linear Algebra 

Matrices and determinants | Cayley Hamilton theorem | Eigenvalues and eigenvectors | Linear and orthogonal transformations | Solutions of linear equations | Matrix algebra | LU decomposition 

Calculus 

Limit & functions of a single variable | Continuity and differentiability | Indeterminate forms | Mean value theorems | Evaluation of definite and improper integrals | Taylor series (in one and two variables) | Theorems of integral calculus | Double and triple integrals | Total, partial & directional derivatives | Fourier series | Maxima and minima | Gradient, divergence and curl | Vector identities | Line, surface and volume integrals | Applications of Gauss theorem, stokes, and Green’s theorems (vector analysis) 

Differential Equation 

First-order equations (linear and nonlinear) | Higher-order linear differential equations | Partial differential equations | Initial and boundary value problems | Method of separation of variables | Euler-Cauchy's equation | Laplace transforms | Solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations 

Partial Differential Equations

Classification of second-order linear partial differential equations | Method of separation of variables | One-dimensional heat equation | Two dimensional Laplace equation

Complex Variables 

Complex number and polar form  | Analytic functions  | Taylor and Laurent series | Cauchy-Riemann equations | Residue theorem | Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula 

Probability and Statistics 

Sampling theorems, conditional probability & Bayes theorem | Median, mean, mode, and random variables | Binomial distributions | Poisson and normal distributions | Discrete and continuous distributions | Linear regression and correlation analysis 

Numerical Methods 

Matrix inversion | Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rules | Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations | Single and multi-step methods for differential equations | Newton-Raphson method | Explicit Euler's method 

Candidates must know that the engineering mathematics syllabus can differ for every subject. Some topics mentioned above may be added or removed from their engineering mathematics section. Therefore, candidates must go through the GATE syllabus properly.

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GATE 2026 Topic-wise syllabus

Candidates can check the short version of the subject-wise GATE 2026 syllabus of each paper for a broad understanding of the subject syllabus in the table below: 

GATE Aerospace Engineering (AE) Syllabus  

Section 

Important Topics 

Flight Mechanics 

Atmosphere & its components | Airplane performance | Static stability | Dynamic stability 

Space Dynamics 

Central force motion | Kepler's laws 

Aerodynamics 

Fluid mechanics | Airfoils & wings | Compressible flows | Wind tunnel testing 

Structures 

Material strength | Flight vehicle structures | Structural dynamics | Vibration of beams 

Propulsion 

Thermodynamics | Aerothermodynamics | Aircraft engine performance | Turbomachinery | Rockets 

Agricultural Engineering (AG) Syllabus  

Section 

Important Topics 

Farm Machinery 

Machine design | Hitch systems 

Farm Power 

Sources of power | Tractors and power tillers | Thermodynamic & I.C. Engines 

Soil and Water Conservation Engineering 

Fluid mechanics | Soil mechanics | Hydrology | Surveying and levelling | Soil and water erosion 

Irrigation and Drainage Engineering 

Groundwater hydrology | Agricultural drainage | Water requirement of crops | Wells and pumps 

Agricultural Process Engineering 

Agriculture produce | Evaporation and drying | Material Handling | Storage systems 

Dairy and Food Engineering 

Heat exchange & energy balance | Food preservation | Pasteurization 

GATE 2026 Architecture and Planning (AR) syllabus 

Part 

Sections 

Part A: Common 

Planning and Design | Urban Design, Landscape and Conservation | Construction and Management | Services and Infrastructure | Environmental Planning and Design | Housing & Planning Process 

Part B1: Architecture 

History and Contemporary Architecture | Building Services and Sustainability | Building Construction and Structural systems 

Part B2: Planning 

Regional and Settlement Planning | Planning Techniques and Management | Infrastructure Planning 

GATE 2026 Biomedical Engineering (BM) syllabus  

Section 

Important Topics 

Electrical Circuits 

Voltage and current sources | Kirchoff’s laws | RLC circuits 

Signals and Systems 

Continuous and discrete | Laplace and fourier transforms 

Analog and Digital Electronics 

Applications of diode, BJT and MOSFET | Boolean algebra 

Measurements and Control Systems 

SI units, errors 

Sensors and Bioinstrumentation 

Sensors & their measurement techniques - ECG, EEG, EMG, ERG, EOG, GSR, PCG 

Human Anatomy and Physiology 

Cell | Organ systems 

Medical Imaging Systems 

MRI, ultrasound, x-ray 

Biomechanics 

Properties of bone | Kinematics of muscles & joints 

Biomaterials 

Properties of biomaterials | Tissue engineering 

GATE 2026 Biotechnology (BT) Syllabus 

Section 

Topics 

General Biology 

Biochemistry | Microbiology | Immunology 

Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology 

Genetics and evolution | Cell Biology | Molecular biology 

Fundamentals of Biological Engineering 

Material and energy balances | Thermodynamics | Transport processes 

Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology 

Bioreaction engineering | Upstream and downstream processing | Instrumentation and process control 

Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology 

Plants: growth, regeneration, roots, seeds | Animal cell and tissue, stem cell | Microbes 

Recombinant DNA Technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology 

Recombinant DNA technology | Molecular tools | Analytical tools | Computational tools 

GATE 2026 Civil Engineering (CE) Syllabus  

Section 

Topics 

Structural Engineering 

Solid mechanics, Structural analysis, Construction materials and management, and Concrete & steel structures 

Geotechnical Engineering 

Soil mechanics, Foundation engineering 

Water Resources Engineering 

Fluid mechanics, Hydraulics & Hydrology, Irrigation 

Environmental Engineering 

Municipal solid waste, Air pollution, Water quality and treatment 

Transportation Engineering 

Transportation infrastructure, Highway pavements, Traffic engineering 

Geomatics Engineering 

Principles of surveying, Photogrammetry and remote sensing 

GATE 2026 Chemical Engineering (CH) Syllabus   

Section 

Important Topics 

Process Calculations and Thermodynamics 

Thermodynamics, Equation of state, and Gibb’s phase rule & energy balances 

Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations 

Fluid statics, Flow of liquid & friction factors, Particle size, shape & classification 

Heat Transfer 

  • Heat exchange & energy transfer 

Mass Transfer 

Fick’s laws, HTU & NTU concept , Processes (absorption, diffusion, etc)

Chemical Reaction Engineering 

Theories of reaction rates and Catalyst & reactors 

Instrumentation and Process Control 

Sensors and transducers, Controller modes (P, PI, and PID), and Cascade and feed-forward control. 

Plant Design and Economics 

Principles of process economics and Cash flow & ROI 

Chemical Technology 

Inorganic chemical industries and Petroleum refining and petrochemicals 

GATE 2026 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Syllabus  

Section 

Important Topics 

Digital Logic 

Boolean algebra and Circuits 

Computer Organization and Architecture 

 

ALU,  I/O interface, and Memory hierarchy 

Theory of Computation 

Automata, Regular expressions, and Turing machines 

Operating System 

System calls, processes, threads, and CPU and I/O scheduling 

Computer Networks 

Concept of layering: OSI and TCP/IP Protocol, Application layer protocols: DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, Email, and Routing protocols and IP addressing 

Programming and Data Structures 

Programming in C. 

Algorithms 

Searching, sorting, hashing, and Graph traversals 

Compiler Design 

Analysis: Lexical & Liveness, Runtime environments, and Intermediate code generation 

Databases 

ER-model, tuple calculus, SQL, and Transactions and concurrency control 

GATE 2026 Chemistry (CY) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Physical Chemistry 

Atomic structure, Group theory, Spectroscopy, Equilibrium states, Kinetics, and Surface chemistry 

Inorganic Chemistry 

Main group elements, Transition elements, Lanthanides & Actinides, Organometallics, Radioactivity Solids, Bioinorganic chemistry, and Instrumental methods of analysis 

Organic Chemistry 

Stereochemistry, Reaction mechanism, Organic synthesis, Pericyclic reactions and photochemistry, Heterocyclic Compounds, Biomolecules, and Experimental Techniques in Organic Chemistry 

GATE 2026 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Syllabus  

Section 

Important Topics 

Probability and Statistics 

Permutation and combinations, Probability, Random variables: Discrete & random, and Distribution functions 

Linear Algebra 

Vectors, Gaussian elimination, and Decomposition 

Calculus and Optimization 

Limit, continuity and differentiability and Maxima and minima 

Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms 

Programming, Search algorithms, and Graph theory 

Database Management and Warehousing 

ER & Relational model, and Data types & transformation 

Machine Learning 

Supervised Learning, and Unsupervised Learning 

Artificial Intelligence 

Search: informed, uninformed, adversarial, and Inference through variable elimination & sampling. 

GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Networks, Signals and Systems 

Circuit Analysis & RLC circuits, and Time Signals: Continuous & Discrete 

Electronic Devices 

Semiconductors, P/N Carrier Transport 

Analog Circuits 

Diode Circuits, and BJT and MOSFET Amplifiers, and Op-amp Circuits 

Digital Circuits 

  • Binary, integer and floating-point- numbers 
  • Combinatorial circuits 

Control Systems 

  • Feedback principle 
  • Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria 
  • LTI systems 

Communications 

  • Random Processes 
  • Analog Communications 
  • Digital Communications 

Electromagnetics 

  • Maxwell's Equations 
  • Plane Waves [EMW] 
  • Transmission Lines 

 

 

GATE 2026 Electrical Engineering (EE) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Electric circuits 

Network Elements, Network solution methods, and Balanced three-phase circuits 

Electromagnetic Fields 

Electrostatics, Current electricity, Electromagnetic effects 

Signals and Systems 

Continuous and discrete time signals, and Laplace and Fourier transforms 

Electrical Machines 

Transformers, and Induction machines 

Power Systems 

AC and DC transmission, Bus admittance matrix, Power factor correction, and System stability concepts 

Control Systems 

Stability analysis, and LTI systems 

Electrical and Electronic Measurements 

Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor 

Analog and Digital Electronics 

Simple diode circuits, Operational amplifiers, and Sequential logic circuits 

Power Electronics 

Buck-Boost Converters, Thyristor based converters, AC to DC converter 

GATE 2026 Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Mathematics Foundation 

Linear algebra, Calculus & differential equations, Probability and statistics 

Environmental Chemistry 

Water chemistry, Soil chemistry, Atmospheric chemistry 

Environmental Microbiology 

Cell chemistry and cell biology, Microbiology and health, Microbial metabolism, Growth and control of microorganisms 

Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics 

Water resources: global, surface & groundwater, Environmental Hydraulics 

Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management 

Sources of wastewater, Water treatment methods, Industrial effluents 

Air and Noise Pollution 

Particulate & Gaseous pollutants, Air Quality Management, Noise Pollution. 

Solid and Hazardous Waste Management 

Integrated solid waste management, and Management of biomedical waste, plastic waste and E-waste 

Global and Regional Environmental Issues 

Global warming, and Environmental degradation 

Environmental Management and Sustainable Development 

Environmental Impact Assessment, Energy-Environment nexus, and Sustainable development goals 

GATE 2026 Ecology and Evolution (EY) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Ecology 

Fundamental Concept, Interactions, Community Ecology, Ecosystems Structure and Function 

Evolution 

Evolutionary History, Origin and history of life on earth, Population and quantitative genetics, and Molecular evolution and phylogenetics 

Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology 

Permutations and combinations, Descriptive statistics, and Test statistics 

Behavioural Ecology 

Sensory Ecology, Reproduction, Social Living, Optimal foraging theory. 

Applied Ecology & Evolution 

Ex-situ & in-situ conservation, Invasive species, zoonotic diseases, and Global climate change 

GATE 2026 Geomatics Engineering (GE) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Engineering Mathematics and Basic Geomatics 

Engineering Mathematics: Measurement, accuracy, precision & errors, Remote sensing: EM spectrum, remote sensing products, GIS: Algorithms, data patterns, databases, spatial analysis 

Surveying and Mapping 

Mapping, Land Surveying, Aerial photogrammetry 

Image Processing and Analysis 

Data Quantization and Processing, Digital image processing, Radiometric and Geometric connections, Image enhancement, Image transformation, Image Segmentation and Classification 

GATE 2026 Geology and Geophysics (GG) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Part-A: Common Section 

Solar system, Earth, plate tectonics, oceanic crust, Weather & soil, Crystallography, Hydrogeology 

Basic physics concepts, Minerals, rocks & other resources 

Part-B1: Geology 

Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Crystallography & mineralogy, Geochemistry, Igneous petrology, Sedimentology, Metamorphic petrology, Paleobiology, Stratigraphy, Resource geology, Global tectonics, Applied geology, Hydrogeology, Basic principle of remote sensing 

  • Part-B2: Geophysics 

Solid-Earth geophysics, Geodesy, Earthquake seismology, Potential & Time varying fields, Gravity methods, Magnetic methods, Electrical methods, Electromagnetic methods, Seismic Methods, Reservoir Geophysics, Geophysical signal processing, Geophysical well logging, Radioactive methods, Geophysical inversion 

GATE 2025 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Electricity and Magnetism 

  • Electrostatics 
  • Current electricity 
  • Electromagnetic induction 

Electrical Circuits and Machines 

  • RLC circuits 
  • Voltage and current source 
  • Single phase Transformer 

Signals and Systems 

  • Periodic & Aperiodic signals 
  • Laplace, Fourier and z-transforms 
  • DFT & FFT 

Control Systems 

  • Stability analysis 
  • Routh and Nyquist's criteria 
  • P, PI,PID 

Analog Electronics 

  • Diodes & Transistors 
  • Amplifiers 
  • Rectifiers 

Digital Electronics 

  • Boolean functions 
  • Converters 
  • Circuits (Sequential, Arithmetic...) 
  • DCS & PLCs 

Measurements 

  • SI Units 
  • Errors 
  • Measuring instruments 
  • Schering and Wien for measurement of R, L, C and frequency 

Sensors and Industrial Instruments 

  • Hall effect 
  • Transducers 
  • Thermistor, Pyrometer, Semiconductor 

Communication & Optical instruments 

  • Modulation& Demodulation 
  • LED, Photo diode, UV-VIS Spectrometers  

GATE 2026 Mathematics (MA) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Calculus 

Derivatives, Lagrange's theorem, Maxima & minima, Vector calculus, Integrals, Gauss divergence theorem 

Ordinary Differential Equations 

First & Second order differential equations, Cauchy-Euler equation, Eigenvalue problems, Linear systems (stationary points), Lyapunov functions 

Partial Differential Equations 

First & second order partial differential equations, Laplace equations (cartesian & polar plane), Wave equation, Heat equation, Laplace and Fourier transform methods. 

Real Analysis 

Sequences and series of functions, Ascoli-Arzela theorem, Inverse and Implicit function theorems 

Fatou’s lemma, Monotone & dominated convergence theorem 

Complex Analysis 

Complex integration, Maximum modulus theorem, Taylor’s series and Laurent’s series, Schwarz lemma, Mobius transformation, Liouville’s theorem 

Functional Analysis 

Hahn-Banach theorem, Spaces (Banach, linear, inner-product), Riesz representation theorem, and Graph theorems. 

Numerical Analysis 

Systems of linear equations, Iterative methods, Numerical differentiation and error 

Numerical integration, Trapezoidal and Simpson rules 

Algebra 

Groups (normal, quotient, cyclic), Domains (Euclidean, principal ideal, factorization), Einstein's Irreducibility criterion & fields 

Linear Programming 

Linear programming models, methods & solutions, Transportation problems, Hungarian method 

Topology 

Types of topology & related factors, and Urysohn’s lemma  

GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Applied mechanics 

Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of material, Theory of Mechanics, Vibrations, Machine designs 

Fluid mechanics & Thermal sciences 

Fluid mechanics, Heat transfer, Thermodynamics, Applications 

Material, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering 

Engineering materials, Casting, farming & Joining processes, Machining & machine tool operations 

Metrology and inspection, Computer integrated manufacturing, Production planning & control, Inventory control, Operations research 

GATE 2026 Mining Engineering (MN) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying 

Mineral, rocks & ores, Drilling methods & machines, Blasting devices & design practices, and Mechanical cutting system. 

Geomechanics and Ground Control 

Engineering Mechanics, Geomechanics, and Designs of pillers, strata control & supporting  

Mining Methods and Machinery 

Surface mining, Highwall mining, Underground metal mining, Mining machinery 

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards 

Pollution, contamination & control, Underground atmosphere, ventilation networks, Mine gases, Safety management plan 

Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering 

Mineral resources & valuation, Mine planning & its components, Reliability concepts, network analysis 

GATE 2026 Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Metallurgical Thermodynamics 

Laws of thermodynamics, Ellingham and phase stability diagram, Electrochemistry   

Transport Phenomenon and Rate Process 

Momentum, mass & heat transfer, Chemical & electrochemical kinetics 

Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy 

Metal casting, Hot, warm and cold working of metals, Metal joining, Powder metallurgy, Non-destructive testing (NDT) 

GATE 2026 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Applied Mechanics and Structures 

Engineering Mechanics, Material Mechanics, Vibrations, Machine design 

Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics 

Fluid mechanics, Bernoulli's theorem, Boundary layer theory, Vorticity and Kelvin’s theorem 

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering 

Ship geometry & fundamentals, Stability & trim of ships, Resistance & Propulsion, Ship maneuvering and motions, Ship structure & strength, Physical Oceanography 

Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering 

Thermodynamics, Marine diesel engines, Marine steam turbines, Marine boilers, Engine dynamics, Marine auxiliary machinery & systems 

GATE 2026 Petroleum Engineering (PE) Syllabus 

Sections 

Petroleum Exploration 

Petroleum Formation Evaluation 

Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology 

Oil and Gas Well Testing 

Reservoir Engineering 

Health Safety and Environment in Petroleum Industry 

Petroleum Production Operations 

Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques 

Offshore Drilling and Production Practices 

Latest Trends in Petroleum Engineering 

GATE 2026 Physics (PH) Syllabus 

Sections 

Mathematical Physics 

Classical Mechanics 

Electromagnetic Theory 

Quantum Mechanics 

Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 

Atomic and Molecular Physics 

Solid State Physics 

Electronics 

Nuclear and Particle Physics 

 

GATE 2026 Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

General Engineering 

Engineering materials, Applied Mechanics, Theory of machine and design, Thermal and fluids engineering 

Manufacturing Processes I 

Casting, Metal forming, Joining of metals, Powder processing, Polymers and composites 

Manufacturing Processes II 

Machining, Machine tools, Advance manufacturing, Computer integrated manufacturing 

Quality and Reliability 

Metrology and inspection, Quality management, Reliability and maintenance 

Industrial Engineering 

Product design and development, Work system design, and Facility design 

Operations research and Operations management 

Operations research, Engineering economy and costing, Production control, and Project management 

GATE 2026 Statistics (ST) Syllabus 

Section 

Calculus 

Estimation 

Matrix Theory 

Testing of Hypotheses 

Probability 

Non-parametric Statistics 

Standard Discrete and Continuous Univariate Distributions 

Multivariate Analysis 

Stochastic Processes 

Regression Analysis 

GATE 2026 Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

Textile Fibres 

Natural fibres & fibre forming polymers, Fibre architecture & molecular architecture. 

Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure and Properties 

Principle of ginning & combing, Rover machines & spinning, and Fibre geometry & fibre arrangement 

Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties 

Winding processes, Shedding mechanism, Weft knitting, Warp knitting 

Textile Testing 

Sampling techniques for fibres, and Moisture in textiles 

Chemical Processing 

Impurities in natural fibre, Classification of dyes, Mechanical finishing of cotton, and Methods of printing 

GATE 2026 Engineering Sciences (XE) Syllabus 

Part 

Sections 

XE-B Fluid Mechanics 

Flow and Fluid Properties, Kinematics of Fluid Motion, Differential Analysis, Integral Analysis for a Control Volume, Dimensional Analysis, Internal Flows, Bernoulli’s Equation and its Applications, Potential Flows, External Flows 

XE-C Materials Science 

Classification and Structure of Materials, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Phase Transformations, Properties and Applications of Materials, Characterization and Measurements of Properties, Processing of Materials, and Degradation of Materials 

XE-D Solid Mechanics 

Mechanics of rigid bodies, Mechanics of deformable bodies, and Vibrations 

XE-E Thermodynamics 

Basic Concepts, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Properties of Pure Substances, Thermodynamic Relations, Thermodynamic Cycles, Ideal Gas Mixtures 

XE-F Polymer Science and Engineering 

Chemistry of High Polymers, Polymer Characterization Synthesis, Manufacturing and Properties, Polymer Blends and Composites, Polymer Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, Polymer Recycling and Waste management 

XE-G Food Technology 

Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Products Technology, Food Engineering 

XE-H Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences 

Atmospheric Science, and Ocean Sciences 

GATE 2026 Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

XH-B1 Reasoning and Comprehension 

Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, Public Economics, Development Economics, Indian Economy 

XH-C1 Economics 

Literature 

XH-C2 English 

Language and Linguistics, Levels of Grammar and Grammatical Analysis, Historical Linguistics 

Sociolinguistics, Areal Typology, Universals, Cross-linguistic Features, Methods of Analysis, and Applied Linguistics 

XH-C3 Linguistics 

 

Language and Linguistics, Levels of Grammar and Grammatical Analysis, Historical Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Areal Typology, Universals, Cross-linguistic Features, Methods of Analysis, and Applied Linguistics 

XH-C4 Philosophy 

 

Classical Indian Philosophy, Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Classical and Modern Western Philosophy, Contemporary Western Philosophy 

XH-C5 Psychology 

 

Research Methods and Statistics, Correlational Analysis, Psychometrics, Biological and Evolutionary Basis of Behaviour, Perception, Learning, Memory and Forgetting, Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence and Language, Motivation, Emotion and Stress and Coping, Social Psychology, Applications of Psychology 

XH-C6 Sociology 

Sociological Theory, Research Methodology and Methods, Sociological Concepts, Social Movements, and Sociology of Development 

GATE 2026 Life Sciences (XL) Syllabus 

Section 

Important Topics 

XL-P Chemistry 

Atomic Structure and Periodicity, Structure and Bonding, s, p and d Block Elements, Chemical Equilibria, Electrochemistry, Reaction Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Chemistry of Biomolecules 

XL-Q Biochemistry 

Organization of life, Enzyme kinetics, Biochemical separation techniques, Cell structure and organelles, DNA, Immune System 

XL-R Botany 

Plant Systematics, Plant Anatomy, Plant Development; Cell and Tissue Morphogenesis, Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Genetics and Genomics, Plant Breeding, Genetic Modification, Genome Editing, Economic and Applied Botany, Plant Pathology, and Ecology and Environment 

XL-S Microbiology 

Historical Perspective, Methods in Microbiology, Microbial Taxonomy and Diversity, Prokaryotic Cells: Structure and Function, Microbial Growth, metabolism & genetics, Control of Micro-organisms, Microbial Diseases and Host-Pathogen Interaction, Chemotherapy/Antibiotics 

XL-T Zoology 

Animal diversity & behavior, Evolution, Genetics, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Parasitology and Immunology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Development Biology 

XL-U Food Technology 

Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Products Technology, Food Engineering 

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GATE 2026 Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Candidates can check the section-wise detailed GATE 2026 Mechanical Engineering Syllabus below:

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Topics

Sub Topics

Linear Algebra 

  • Systems of linear equations  
  • Matrix algebra  
  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors 

Calculus 

  • Functions of a single variable 
  • Limit, continuity and differentiability 
  • Indeterminate forms 
  • Mean value theorems 
  • Evaluation of definite and improper integrals 
  • Total & partial derivatives 
  • Double and triple integrals 
  • Fourier series & Taylor series (in 1 & 2 variables) 
  • Maxima and minima 
  • Gradient, divergence and curl 
  • Directional derivatives & vector identities 
  • Line, surface and volume integrals 
  • Applications of Gauss theorem, stokes, and Green’s theorems 

Differential Equation 

  • First-order equations (linear and nonlinear) 
  • Higher-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients 
  • Euler-Cauchy equation 
  • Initial and boundary value problems 
  • Laplace transforms 
  • Solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations 

Complex Variables 

  • Analytic functions   
  • Taylor and Laurent series 
  • Cauchy-Riemann equations 
  • Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula 

Probability and Statistics 

  • Sampling theorems, conditional probability 
  • Median, mean, mode, and random variables 
  • Binomial theorem 
  • Poisson and normal distributions 

Numerical Methods 

  • Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations 
  • Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rules 
  • Single and multi-step methods for differential equations 

Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Design

Topics

Sub Topics

Engineering Mechanics 

  • Free-body diagrams and equilibrium 
  • Friction and its applications including rolling friction, screw, jack, brakes, belt-pulley, clutches, vehicles. 
  • Kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion 
  • Virtual work and energy formulations 
  • Impulse and momentum (linear and angular) LaGrange's equation 

Mechanics of materials 

  • Elasticity concepts: stress and strain, elastic constants, Poisson's ratio, bending and shear stresses, shear force and bending moment diagrams 
  • Mohr’s circle for plane stress and plane strain 
  • Concept of shear centre 
  • Deflection of beams 
  • Euler’s theory of columns 
  • Torsion of circular shafts 
  • Energy methods & thermal stresses 
  • Testing of materials with a universal testing machine 
  • Strain gauges and rosettes 
  • Testing of hardness and impact strength 

Theory of machines 

  • Velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms 
  • Dynamic analysis of linkages 
  • Gears and gear trains 
  • Flywheels and governors 
  • Gyroscope 
  • Balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses 

Vibrations 

  • Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems 
  • Resonance 
  • Effect of damping 
  • Vibration isolation 
  • Critical speeds of shafts 

Machine designs 

  • Design for static and dynamic loading 
  • Principles of the design of machine elements bolted, riveted and welded joints 
  • Fatigue strength and the S-N diagram 
  • Gears, shafts, brakes and clutches 
  • Rolling and sliding contact bearings 
  • Springs 

Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences

Topics

Sub Topics

Fluid mechanics 

  • Fluid statics 
  • Fluid properties 
  • Stability of floating bodies 
  • Forces on submerged bodies 
  • Control-volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy 
  • Differential equations of continuity and momentum 
  • Fluid acceleration 
  • Bernoulli’s equation 
  • Dimensional analysis 
  • Viscous flow of incompressible fluids 
  • Flow through pipes 
  • Elementary turbulent flow 
  • Head losses in pipes, bends and fittings 
  • Basics of compressible fluid flow 

Heat transfer 

  • Modes of heat transfer 
  • Heat transfer through fins 
  • Resistance concept and electrical analogy, 
  • Lumped parameter system 
  • Unsteady heat conduction 
  • Thermal boundary layer 
  • Heisler’s charts 
  • Heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates and through pipes 
  • Dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat exchanger performance 
  • Effect of turbulence 
  • Radiative heat transfer 
  • LMTD and NTU methods 
  • Wien’s displacement law 
  • Stefan- Boltzmann law 
  • Black and grey surfaces 
  • Radiation network analysis 

Thermodynamics 

  • Thermodynamic systems and processes  
  • Properties of pure substances 
  • Behaviour of ideal and real gases 
  • Zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics 
  • Second law of thermodynamics 
  • Availability and irreversibility 
  • Thermodynamic property charts and tables 
  • Calculation of work and heat in various processes 
  • Thermodynamic relations 

Applications 

  • Power engineering: air and gas compressors, vapor and gas power cycles, concepts of regeneration and reheat 
  • I.C. Engines: diesel and dual cycles, air-standard Otto, diesel and dual cycles. 
  • Refrigeration and air-conditioning: basic psychrometric processes, properties of moist air, vapor and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles, psychrometric chart 
  • Turbomachinery: impulse and reaction principles, velocity diagrams, Pelton-wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbines; steam and gas turbines 

Section 4: Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

Topics

Sub Topics

Engineering Materials 

  • Stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials 
  • Phase diagrams 
  • Structure and properties of engineering materials 
  • Heat treatment 

Machining and Machine Tool Operations 

Basic machine tools 

  • Mechanics of machining 
  • Single and multi-point cutting tools 
  • Tool life and wear 
  • Tool geometry and materials 
  • Economics of machining 
  • Principles of work holding, jigs and fixtures 
  • Principles of non-traditional machining processes 
  • Abrasive machining processes 
  • NC/CNC machines and CNC programming 

Casting, Forming and Joining Processes 

  • Solidification and cooling 
  • Riser and gating design 
  • Design of patterns, molds and cores 
  • Different types of castings 
  • Fundamentals of hot and cold working processes 
  • Plastic deformation and yield criteria 
  • Principles of powder metallurgy 
  • Load estimation for bulk (forging, extrusion, rolling, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming processes 
  • Principles of welding, soldering, brazing, and adhesive bonding 

Metrology and Inspection 

  • Interferometry 
  • Linear and angular measurements 
  • Limits, fits and tolerances 
  • Comparators 
  • Alignment and testing methods 
  • Form and finish measurement 
  • Concepts of coordinate-measuring machine (CMM) 
  • Tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly 

Computer Integrated Manufacturing 

  • Additive manufacturing 
  • Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools 

Production Planning and Control 

  • Materials requirement planning 
  • Aggregate production planning 
  • Forecasting models 
  • Scheduling 
  • Lean manufacturing 

Inventory Control 

  • Safety stock inventory control systems 
  • Deterministic models 

Operations Research 

  • Simplex method 
  • Linear programming 
  • Transportation 
  • Assignment 
  • Simple queuing models 
  • Network flow models 
  • PERT and CPM 
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The GATE Mechanical Engineering syllabus include the following topics and chapters -

  • Engineering mathematics
  • Applied Mechanics and design
  • Fluid mechanics and thermal science
  • Materials, manufacturing, and industrial engineering

Candidates applying for GATE ME paper must go through the syllabus and pattern carefully before starting their preparation. 

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GATE 2026 Syllabus for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

Candidates can check the section-wise syllabus of GATE 2026 Computer Science and Engineering paper below:

Section: Engineering Mathematics 

Topics

Sub Topics

Discrete Mathematics 

Sets, Functions, Partial Orders and Latices, Groups, Relations, Monoids, Graphs, Combinatorics, general functions 

Linear Algebra 

Matrices, System of linear equations, eigenvectors, and eigenvalues 

Calculus 

Maxima and Minima, Mean value theorem, limits and continuity, differentiability 

Probability and Statistics 

Uniform, normal, Poisson and binomial distribution, Mean, median, standard deviation, mode, and Conditional Probability and Bayes theorem 

Section: Computer Science and Information Technology 

Topics

Sub Topics

Digital Logic 

Boolean algebra, Number Representation, Combinational and sequential circuits, Minimization 

Computer Organization and Architecture 

Machine instructions and addressing modes, ALU, Instruction Pipelining, Pipeline hazards, Memory hierarchy, Data path and control unit , and I/O interface 

Programming and Data Structures 

Recursion, Arrays, Queues, Trees, Binary search trees, Graphs 

Algorithms 

Searching, Hashing, Algorithms, Space complexity, Algorithm Design, Asymptotic worst-case time, Graph traversals, Minimum spanning trees, Dynamic programming and divide and conquer, and Shortest paths 

Theory of Computation 

Context-free grammars, Regular expressions, Finite Automata, Turing machines and undecidability, Push down automata, and Pumping lemma 

Compiler Design 

Runtime environments, Parsing, Syntax-directed translation, Intermediate code generation, Data flow analysis, Liveness analysis, Common subexpression elimination, Local optimisation. Lexical analysis 

Operating System 

Processes, Threads, Inter-process communication, Concurrency and synchronization, Deadlock, CPU and I/O scheduling, andFile system 

Database 

Relational Algebra, Tuple calculus, Relational model, SQL, Integrity constraints normal forms, and Transactions and concurrency control 

Computer Networks 

Basics of packet, Circuit and virtual circuit switching, Framing, Error detection, Ethernet bridging, Data link layer, Medium access control, Routing protocols (shortest path, flooding, distance vector and link state routing), Application layer protocols, Transport layer, Basics of IP support protocols, CIDR notations, Fragmentation and IP addressing, Address Translation 

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GATE 2026 Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (EE)

Candidates can check the section-wise syllabus of GATE 2026 Electrical Engineering Paper below:

Section1: Engineering Mathematics 

Topic

Sub Topic

Linear Algebra 

Eigenvectors, Systems of linear equations, Matrix Algebra, Eigenvalues 

Calculus 

Line Integral Volume Integral, Stokes’s Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Gauss’s Theorem, Green’s Theorem, Theorems of Integral Calculus, Mean Value Theorems, Evaluation Of Definite And Improper Integrals, Maxima And Minima, Partial Derivatives, Multiple Integrals, Vector Identities, Fourier Series, Directional Derivatives, Surface Integral 

Differential equations 

Partial Differential Equations, Initial And Boundary Value Problems, Euler’s Equation, Method Of Separation Of Variables, Cauchy’s Equation, Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations With Constant Coefficients, First-Order Equations (Linear And Nonlinear), Method Of Variation Of Parameters 

Complex variables 

Cauchy’s Integral Formula, Laurent Series, Taylor Series, Residue Theorem, Solution Integrals, Cauchy’s Integral Theorem, Analytic Functions 

Probability and Statistics 

Poisson Distribution, Binomial Distribution, Normal Distribution, Correlation Analysis, Regression Analysis, Conditional Probability, Sampling Theorems, Mean, Mode, Median, Standard Deviation, Discrete and Continuous distributions, and Random Variables 

Section 2: Electric Circuits 

All Topics

Dependent Sources, R, L, C, M Elements 

Ideal Voltage And Current Sources 

Network solution methods: KVL, KCL, Node And Mesh Analysis 

Network Theorems: (Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer Theorem) 

Resonance 

Transient Response of dc & ac networks 

Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis 

Balanced Three-Phase Circuits 

Two-port network 

Complex Power And Power Factor in ac circuits 

Star-Delta Transformation 

 

Section3: Electromagnetic Fields 

All Topics

Electric Field Intensity 

Coulomb’s Law 

Divergence 

Electric Flux Density 

Gauss’s Law 

Electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions 

Biot-Savart’s Law 

Effect Of Dielectric Medium 

Capacitance Of Simple Configurations 

Ampere’s Law 

Curl 

Self and Mutual Inductance of Simple Configurations 

Lorentz Force 

Inductance 

Faraday’s law 

Magnetomotive Force 

Magnetic Circuits 

Reluctance 

Section4: Signals and Systems 

All Topics

Average Value Calculation for any General Periodic Waveform 

Representation of Continuous and Discrete-Time Signals 

Shifting and Scaling Properties 

Linear Time-Invariant and Causal Systems 

RMS Value 

Laplace Transform and Z Transform 

Sampling theorem 

Fourier Series Representation of Continuous and Discrete-Time Periodic Signals 

Applications of Fourier Transform for Continuous and Discrete-Time Signals 

 

Section5: Power Systems 

All Topics

Models And Performance Of Transmission Lines And Cables 

AC And DC Transmission Concepts 

Basic Concepts Of Electrical Power Generation 

Economic Load Dispatch 

Electric Field Distribution And Insulators 

Series And Shunt Compensation 

Distribution Systems 

Bus Admittance Matrix 

Per-Unit Quantities 

Power Factor Correction 

Gauss-Seidel And Newton-Raphson Load Flow Methods 

Symmetrical Components 

Voltage And Frequency Control 

Circuit Breakers 

Equal Area Criterion 

System stability concepts 

Symmetrical and Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis 

 

Section6: Control Systems 

All Topics

Feedback Principle 

Transfer Function 

Transient And Steady-State Analysis Of Linear Time-Invariant Systems 

Mathematical Modelling And Representation Of Systems 

Block Diagrams And Signal Flow Graphs 

Stability Analysis Using Routh-Hurwitz And Nyquist Criteria 

Root loci 

Bode Plots 

Lag, Lead And Lead-Lag Compensators 

Solution Of State Equations Of LTI Systems 

P, PI And PID Controllers 

State-Space Model 

Section7: Electrical and Electronic Measurements 

All Topics

Instrument Transformers 

Oscilloscopes, Error Analysis 

Measurement Of Voltage, Current, Power, Energy And Power Factor 

Bridges And Potentiometers 

Phase, Time and Frequency measurement 

Digital Voltmeters And Multimeters 

Time And Frequency Measurement 

 

Setion7: Analog and Digital Electronics 

All Topics

Simple diode circuits: Clamping, Clipping, Rectifiers 

Amplifiers: Biasing, Equivalent Circuit And Frequency Response Oscillators And Feedback Amplifiers 

Operational amplifiers: Characteristics and applications; single-stage active filters 

Active Filters 

Multiplexers 

Demultiplexers 

Schmitt trigger 

A/D and D/A converters 

VCOs and timers 

Combinational and sequential logic circuits 

Sample and hold circuits 

 

Section8: Power Electronics 

All Topics

Buck, Boost And Buck-Boost Converters 

Single and Three-Phase Configuration Of Uncontrolled Rectifiers 

Static V-I characteristics and firing/gating circuits for Thyristor 

MOSFET, IGBT; DC to DC conversion 

Bidirectional AC to DC voltage Source Converters 

Voltage And Current Commutated Thyristor Converters 

Magnitude And Phase Of Line Current Harmonics For Uncontrolled and Thyristor-Based Converters 

Single-Phase And Three-Phase Voltage And Current Source Inverters 

Power Factor And Distortion Factor of AC to DC Converters 

Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation 

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GATE 2026 Syllabus for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Candidates can check the section-wise detailed syllabus of GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication Engineering Paper below:

Section1: Engineering Mathematics 

Topic

Sub Topics

Linear Algebra 

  • Basis 
  • Vector Space 
  • Matrix Algebra 
  • Linear Dependence And Independence 
  • Rank 
  • Eigenvalues And Eigenvectors 
  • Solution Of Linear Equations- Existence And Uniqueness 

Calculus 

  • Partial Derivatives 
  • Theorems Of Integral Calculus 
  • Mean Value Theorems 
  • Evaluation Of Definite And Improper Integrals 
  • Line, Surface And Volume Integrals 
  • Maxima And Minima 
  • Multiple Integrals 
  • Taylor Series 

Differential Equation 

  • Higher-Order Linear Differential Equations 
  • First-Order Equations (Linear And Nonlinear) 
  • Cauchy’s And Euler’s Equations 
  • Variable Separable Method 
  • Complementary Function And Particular Integral 
  • Methods Of Solution Using Variation Of Parameters 
  • Partial Differential Equations 
  • Initial And Boundary Value Problems 

Vector Analysis 

  • Divergence And Curl 
  • Vector Operations 
  • Vectors In Plane And Space 
  • Gradient 
  • Green’s And Stokes’ Theorems 
  • Gauss’s Theorem 
  • Complex Analysis 
  • Series 
  • Cauchy’s Integral Theorem 
  • Analytic Functions 
  • Cauchy’s Integral Formula 
  • Sequences 
  • Taylor And Laurent Series 
  • Convergence Tests 
  • Residue Theorem 

Probability and Statistics 

  • Median, Mean, Mode, Standard Deviation 
  • Probability Distributions 
  • Combinatorial Probability 
  • Poisson Distribution 
  • Binomial Distribution 
  • Normal Distribution 
  • Exponential Distribution 
  • Joint And Conditional Probability 

Section2: Networks, Signals and Systems 

Topic

Sub Topics

Circuit Analysis 

  • Thevenin’s Theorem 
  • Node and Mesh Analysis 
  • Circuit Analysis 
  • Superposition 
  • Reciprocity 
  • Norton’s Theorem 
  • Sinusoidal steady-state analysis: Complex Power, Maximum Power Transfer 
  • Time and frequency domain analysis of linear circuits: RL, RC And RLC Circuits, Solution Of Network Equations Using Laplace Transform 
  • Linear 2-port network parameters, wye-delta transformation 

Continuous-time signals 

  • Sampling Theorem And Applications 
  • Fourier Series And Fourier Transform 

Discrete-time signals 

  • DTFT, DFT, z-transform, discrete-time processing of continuous-time signals 
  • LTI systems: Definition And Properties, Stability, Causality, Impulse Response, Convolution, Poles And Zeroes, Group Delay, Frequency Response, Phase Delay 

Section3: Electronic Devices 

Topic

Sub Topics

Semiconductor 

  • Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors 
  •  Equilibrium carrier concentration 
  • Direct and indirect band-gap semiconductors 

Carrier Transport 

  • Diffusion current, drift current,  
  • Mobility and resistivity, generation and recombination of carriers 
  • Poisson and continuity equations. 

Conjunction 

  • P-N junction 
  • Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photodiode and solar cell. 

Section4: Carrier transport 

All Topics

Drift Current 

Diffusion Current 

Zener Diode 

Mobility and Resistivity 

Poisson And Continuity Equations 

Generation And Recombination Of Carriers 

P-N Junction 

BJT, MOS Capacitor 

Photo Diode And Solar Cell 

LED 

MOSFET 

 

Section5: Analog Circuits 

Topic

Sub Topics

Diode circuit 

Clamping, Clipping, and Rectifiers 

BJT and MOSFET amplifiers 

AC Coupling 

Biasing 

Small-Signal Analysis 

Current Mirrors and Differential Amplifiers 

Frequency Response 

Op-amp circuits 

Integrators 

Summers 

Amplifiers 

Differentiators 

Schmitt Triggers and Oscillators 

Active Filters 

Section6: Digital Circuits 

Topic

Sub Topics

Number representations 

Binary, integer and floating-point- numbers 

Combinatorial circuits 

Sequential circuits 

Finite State Machines 

Counters 

Latches And Flip-Flops 

Shift-Registers 

Setup And Hold Time 

Propagation Delay 

Critical Path Delay 

Data converters 

Sample and Hold Circuits 

ADCs & DACs 

Semiconductor memories 

SRAM 

ROM 

DRAM 

Computer organization 

Machine Instructions and Addressing Modes 

Data-Path And Control Unit 

ALU 

Instruction Pipelining 

Section7: Control System 

All Topics

Feedback Principle 

Block Diagram Representation 

Transfer Function 

Transient and Steady-State Analysis Of LTI Systems 

Signal Flow Graph 

Basic Control System Components 

State Variable Model and Solution Of State Equation Of LTI Systems 

Routh-Hurwitz And Nyquist Stability Criteria 

Bode and Root-Locus Plots 

Lag, Lead And Lag Lead Compensation 

Block Diagram Representation 

Frequency Response 

Section8: Communications 

Topic

Sub Topics

Random processes 

Properties of White Noise 

Autocorrelation and Power Spectral Density 

Filtering of Random Signals Through LTI Systems 

Analog communications 

Superheterodyne Receivers 

Angle Modulation and Demodulation 

Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation 

Spectra of AM and FM 

Information theory 

Mutual Information and Channel Capacity Theorem 

Entropy 

Digital communications 

DPCM 

PCM 

Digital Modulation Schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM) 

Inter-Symbol Interference 

Bandwidth 

MAP 

Matched Filter Receiver 

ML Detection 

Hamming Codes 

Fundamentals Of Error Correction 

SNR and BER 

CRC 

Section9: Electrostatics 

Topic

Sub Topics

Maxwell’s Equation 

Poynting Vector 

Boundary Conditions 

Differential and Integral Forms And Their Interpretation 

Maxwell’s equations 

Wave Equation 

Plane waves and properties 

Propagation Through Various Media 

Polarization 

Reflection And Refraction 

Phase And Group Velocity 

Skin Depth 

Transmission lines 

Characteristic Impedance 

Equations 

Impedance Matching 

S-Parameters 

Impedance Transformation 

Smith Chart 

Linear Antenna Arrays 

Light Propagation in Optical Fibers 

Rectangular and Circular Waveguides 

Dipole and Monopole Antennas 

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GATE 2026 Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE)

Candidates can check the section-wise syllabus of the GATE 2026 Civil Engineering Syllabus below:

Section1: Engineering Mathematics

Topic

Sub Topics

Linear Algebra 

  • Systems Of Linear Equations 
  • Matrix Algebra 
  • Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors 

Calculus 

  • Functions Of Single Variable 
  • Mean Value Theorems, Local Maxima and Minima 
  • Partial Derivatives 
  • Total Derivative 
  • Line, Surface and Volume Integrals 
  • Directional Derivatives 
  • Evaluation Of Definite and Indefinite Integrals, Application of Definite Integral to Obtain Area and Volume 
  • Limit, Continuity, And Differentiability 
  • Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector Identities 
  • Taylor Series 

Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) 

  • Initial And Boundary Value Problems 
  • Euler-Cauchy Equations 
  • Higher Order Linear Equations with Constant Coefficients 
  • First Order (Linear and Nonlinear) Equations 

Partial Differential Equation (PDE) 

  • Fourier Series 
  • Separation Of Variables 
  • Solutions Of One-Dimensional Diffusion Equation 
  • First And Second Order One-dimensional Wave Equation 
  • Two-Dimensional Laplace Equation 

Probability And Statistics 

  • Linear Regression 
  • Sampling Theorems 
  • Descriptive statistics – Mean, median, mode, and standard deviation 
  • Random Variables – Discrete and Continuous, Poisson and Normal Distribution 
  • Conditional Probability 

Numerical Methods 

  • Numerical Solutions of Linear and Non-linear Algebraic Equation 
  • Error Analysis 
  • Integration By Trapezoidal and Simpson’s Rule 
  • Numerical Differentiation 
  • Single And Multi-step Methods for First Order Differential Equations 
  • Newtons And Lagrange’s Polynomials 

Section2: Structural Engineering 

Topic

Sub Topics

Engineering Mechanics 

  • Free Vibrations of Undamped SDOF System 
  • Internal Forces in Structures 
  • System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations 
  • Centre Of Mass 
  • Frictions And Their Applications 

Structural Analysis 

  • Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames 
  • Influence Lines 
  • Displacement Methods: Slope Deflection and Moment Distribution Methods 
  • Stiffness And Flexibility Methods of Structural Analysis 
  • Method Of Superposition 
  • Statically Determinate and Indeterminate Structures by Force/ Energy Methods 

Solid Mechanics 

  • Simple Bending Theory, Flexural and Shear Stresses, Shear Centre 
  • Simple Stress and Strain Relationships 
  • Buckling Of Column, Combined and Direct Bending Stresses 
  • Uniform Torsion, Transformation of Stress 
  • Bending Moment and Shear Force in Statically Determinate Beams 

Construction Materials and Management 

  • Construction Materials: Structural Steel – Composition, Material Properties and Behaviour 
  • Construction Management: Types of construction projects 
  • Concrete – Constituents, Mix Design, Short-Term and Long-Term Properties 
  • Project Planning and Network Analysis – PERT and CPM 
  • Cost Estimation 

Steel Structure 

  • Connections – Simple and Eccentric, Beam-Column Connections, Plate Girders and Trusses 
  • Design Of Tension and Compression Members, Beams and Beam- Columns, and Column Bases 
  • Working Stress and Limit State Design Concepts 
  • Concept Of Plastic Analysis -Beams and Frames 

Concrete Structures 

  • Bond and Development Length 
  • Working Stress and Limit State Design Concepts 
  • Prestressed Concrete Beams 
  • Design Of Beams, Slabs, Columns 

Section 3: Geotechnical Engineering 

Topic

Sub Topics

Soil Mechanics 

  • Principle Of Effective Stress and Quicksand Condition 
  • Shear Strength, Mohr’s Circle, Effective and Total Shear Strength Parameters, Stress-Strain Characteristics of Clays and Sand 
  • Unified and Indian Standard Soil Classification System 
  • Three-Phase System and Phase Relationships, Index Properties 
  • Compaction Of Soils 
  • One- Dimensional Consolidation, Time Rate of Consolidation 
  • Permeability – Dimensional Flow, Seepage Through Soils – Two – Dimensional Flow, Flow Nets, Uplift Pressure, Piping, Capillarity, Seepage Force 
  • Stress Paths 

Foundation Engineering 

  • Deep Foundations – Dynamic and Static Formulae, Axial Load Capacity of Piles in Sands and Clays, Pile Load Test, Pile Under Lateral Loading, Pile Group Efficiency, Negative Skin Friction 
  • Sub-Surface Investigations – Drilling Bore Holes, Sampling, Plate Load Test, Standard Penetration and Cone Penetration Tests 
  • Combined Footing and Raft Foundation 
  • Contact Pressure 
  • Pressure Bulbs, Shallow Foundations – Terzaghi’s and Meyerhoff’s Bearing Capacity Theories, Effect of Water Table 
  • Stress Distribution in Soils – Boussinesq’s Theory 
  • Earth Pressure Theories – Rankine and Coulomb; Stability of Slopes – Finite and Infinite Slopes, Bishop’s Method 
  • Settlement Analysis in Sands and Clays 

Section 3: Water Resources Engineering 

Topic

Sub Topics

Fluid Mechanics 

  • Concept Of Boundary Layer and Its Growth 
  • Continuity, Momentum and Energy Equations and Their Applications 
  • Flow In Pipes, Pipe Networks 
  • Properties Of Fluids, Fluid Statics 
  • Potential Flow, Laminar and Turbulent Flow 
  • Concept Of Lift and Drag 

Hydraulics 

  • Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similitude 
  • Forces on immersed bodies 
  • Channel Hydraulics – Energy-depth relationships, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow, gradually varied flow and water surface profiles 
  • Flow measurement in channels and pipes 

Hydrology 

  • Application of Darcy’s Law 
  • Hydrologic cycle 
  • Precipitation 
  • Evaporation 
  • Evapotranspiration 
  • Watershed 
  • Infiltration 
  • Unit hydrographs 
  • Hydrograph analysis 
  • Reservoir capacity 
  • Flood estimation and routing 
  • Surface runoff models 
  • Groundwater hydrology 
  • Steady-state well hydraulics 
  • Aquifers 

Irrigation 

  • Types Of Irrigation Systems and Methods 
  • Lined And Unlined Canals, Design of Weirs on Permeable Foundation 
  • Crop Water Requirements – Duty, Delta, Evapotranspiration 
  • Cross Drainage Structures 
  • Gravity Dams and Spillways 

Section 4: Environmental Engineering 

Topic

Sub Topics

Water And Waste-water Quality and Treatment 

  • Unit Processes and Operations 
  • Water Requirement 
  • Effluent Discharge Standards 
  • Sludge Disposal 
  • Reuse Of Treated Sewage for Different Applications 
  • Water Distribution System 
  • Basics of water quality standards – Physical, chemical and biological parameters 
  • Water Quality Index 
  • Drinking Water Treatment 
  • Sewerage System Design, Quantity of Domestic Wastewater, Primary Treatment and Secondary Treatment 

Municipal Solid Wastes 

  • Engineered Systems for Solid Waste Management (Reuse/ Recycle, Energy Recovery, Treatment and Disposal) 
  • Characteristics, Generation, Collection and Transportation of Solid Wastes 

Air Pollution 

  • Types Of Pollutants, Their Sources and Impacts 
  • Air Quality Index and Limits 
  • Air Quality Standards 
  • Air Pollution Control 

Section 5: Transportation Engineering 

Transportation Infrastructure 

  • Geometric Design of Railway Track – Speed and Cant 
  • Geometric Design of Highways – Cross-Sectional Elements, Sight Distances, Horizontal and Vertical Alignments 
  • Taxiway and Exit Taxiway Design 
  • Concept Of Airport Runway Length, Calculations and Corrections 

Highway Pavements 

  • Design Factors for Flexible and Rigid Pavements 
  • Desirable Properties of Bituminous Paving Mixes 
  • Highway Materials – Desirable Properties and Tests 
  • Design Of Flexible and Rigid Pavement Using IRC Codes 

Traffic Engineering 

  • Highway Capacity 
  • Traffic Signs 
  • Types Of Intersections 
  • Microscopic And Macroscopic Parameters of Traffic Flow, Fundamental Relationships 
  • Signal Design by Webster’s Method 
  • Traffic Studies on Flow and Speed 
  • Peak Hour Factor 
  • Accident Study 
  • Statistical Analysis of Traffic Data 

Section 6: Geomatics Engineering 

All Topics 

Basics Of Remote Sensing And GIS 

Errors And Their Adjustment 

Principles Of Surveying 

Traversing And Triangulation Survey 

Total Station 

Photogrammetry And Remote Sensing – Scale, Flying Height 

Horizontal And Vertical Curves 

Distance And Angle Measurement – Leveling and Trigonometric Leveling 

Maps – Scale, Coordinate System 

 

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Q:   What is the syllabus of GATE 2026 Civil Engineering?
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The GATE Civil Engineering syllabus covers the following chapters and topics -

  • Engineering mathematics - linear algebra, calculus, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, probability and statistics, and numerical methods
  • Core topics/subjects - structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and geomatics engineering. 
Q:   What are the most important GATE Civil Engineering topics to score 60+ marks in GATE?
A: 

Here are some of the most important civil engineering topics that will help aspirants to score 60+ marks in GATE 2026 -

  • Engineering mathematics 
  • Environmental engineering (around 10 to 11 marks)
  • Geotechnical engineering (around 13 marks)
  • Fluid mechanics and OCF (7 to 8 marks)
  • Transportation engineering
  • Irrigation and Hydrology
  • Structural Analysis and steel structures 
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GATE 2026 Important Books

To prepare well for the GATE 2026 as per the GATE Syllabus, the candidates can refer to the important books furnished in the separate tables below:

GATE 2026 Books for Computer Science Engineering

GATE Topics

Name of Recommended Books and Author

Engineering Mathematics

Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig

Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth Rosen

Theory of Computation

An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz

Computer Organization & Architecture

Computer Architecture – A Quantitative Approach by Hennessy and Patterson

Computer Organization and Embedded systems by Carl Hamacher

Programming & Data Structures

Classic Data Structures by Debasis Samanta

The C Programming language by Dennis Richie

Digital Logic

Digital Electronics by S. Salivahanan & S. Arivazhagan

Digital Design by Morris Mano

Computer Networks

Computer Networks by Peterson & Davie

Data Communications and Networking by Kurose & Ross and Behrouz A. Forouzan

Algorithms

Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen

Data Structures & Algorithms by R.S. Salaria

Compiler Design

Compiler Design in C by Allen I Holub

Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools by Aho & Ullman

Operating System

Operating Systems by Stallings

Operating System Concepts by Galvin

Databases

Database System Concepts by Henry. F. Korth

Normalization and indexing by Shamkant B. Navathe

GATE 2026 Books for Electrical Engineering

GATE Topics

Name of Recommended Books and Authors

Engineering Mathematics

Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E.Kreyszig

Networks

Engineering Circuit Analysis by Hayt & Kemmerly

Signal and systems

Signals and Systems by Oppenheim & Wilsky

Signals and Systems by Nagoor Kani

Electrical Machine

Electrical Machinery by P.S.Bimbhra

Control system

Control Systems Engineering by Nagrath & Gopal

Measurement

Electrical and Electronic Measurement & Instrumentation by AK Sawhney

Circuit analysis

Transient Analysis Of Electric Power Circuits by Arieh L Shenkmann and also Chakrabarthi

Analog

Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Boylestad

Digital Circuits

Digital Design by M.Morris Mano

Electro Magnetics

Elements of Electromagnetics by Mathew N. O. Sadiku

Engineering Electromagnetics by William .H.Hayt

Power Electronics

For Beginners - Power Electronics by MH Rashid

Power Electronics by P.S.Bimbhra

Power system

Power Systems Engineering by Nagrath & Kothari

Power Systems by JB Gupta & CL Wadhwa

GATE 2026 Books for Mechanical Engineering

GATE 2026 Topics

Name of Recommended Books and Authors

Design of Machine Elements

Machine design - V.B. Bhandari

Engineering Mechanics

Engineering Mechanics by Bhavikatti

Engineering Mechanics by R K Rajput

Engineering Mechanics by Beer and Johnston

Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics by R K Bansal

Fluid & Hydraulics - Modi and Seth

Heat Transfer

Heat Transfer by Cengel and Holman

Heat and Mass Transfer by J P Hollman and R C Sachdeva

Strength of Materials

Strength of Materials by Gere and Timoshenko, B C Unamia, Sadhu Singh, Ramamrutham

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering by O P Khanna, Buffa and Sarin

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes, Technology and Automation by R.K. Jain

Strength of Materials

Strength of Materials - Gere & Timoshenko

Theory of Machines

Theory of Machines by Ratan

Thermal Science

Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag

Thermodynamics

Engineering Thermodynamics by P K Nag and Rajput

Thermodynamics by Cengel.

Vibrations

Mechanical Vibration by Grover

GATE 2026 Books for Electronics and Communication Engineering

GATE Books

Name of Recommended Authors

General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude by CAT by Arun Sharma,

Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Agarwal

Control System

Control Systems by Nagarath and Gopal

Control Systems Engineering by Norma Nise

Network

Network Theory by Alexander Sadiku

Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg

Circuit Theory by A.Chakraborty

Electronic Devices

Electronic Devices and Circuits by Millman & Halkias,

Semiconductor Physics And Devices by Donald A. Neamen,

Solid state electronic devices by Ben G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee

Signal Systems

Digital Signal Processing by S.K Mitra,

Modern digital and analog Communications system by BP Lathi,

Signals & Systems By Alan V. Oppenheim

Analog Circuits

Analog Electronics, Electronics devices and circuits – Donald A Neaman,

Microelectronics Circuits by Sedra & Smith,

Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Robert L Boylestad & Nashelsky,

Pulse and Digital Electronics by Millman and Taub

Communication System

Analog and Digital Communication System by Simon Haykin,

Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schillings,

Modern digital and Analog Communications system by BP Lathi,

Electronic Communication Systems by Kennedy and Davis (just the Noise chapter)

Digital System

Digital Logic and Computer Design by M.Morris Mano,

Digital circuits and design by Salivahanan

Fundamentals of digital systems by Anandkumar,

Digital Electronic Principles and applications by Ronald J. Toccii, Pearson Publications

Electromagnetics

Elements of Electromagnetics by Matthew N.O. Sadiku

Network lines and fields by J.D ryder (Transmission lines part)

Electromagnetic waves and Radiating Systems by Jordon and ballmain

Antenna Theory by Balanis

GATE 2026 Books for Civil Engineering

GATE Topics

Name of Recommended Authors

Theory of Structure

CK Wang, S. Rammamrutham, L.S. Negi & Jangit

Theory of Elasticity

Timoshenko & Gere

Theory of Structure

Wilbur & Norris

Strength of Materials/Mechanics of Structure

Gare & Timoshenko,

E. Popove, L. Singer,

B.C. Punamia, Rammamrutham

Soil Mechanics

Gopal Ranjan & Rao, Venkat Ramaiha, S. K. Garg,

B.C. Punamia, V N S Murthy

Steel Design

Kazimi Zindal to improve concepts; for numerals L.S. Negi and for other topics – S.K. Duggal

Reinforced Concrete Structures Design (RCC)

Krishna Raju, PC Verghese, Pillai & Menon

Railway Engineering

Subhash And Satyapal

Pre-stressed Concrete

Krishna Raju

Reinforced Concrete

Ashok K Jain

Water Resources

S K Garg

Transportation

Justo Khanna

Geo-tech Engineering

Gopal Ranjan and Rao, R.F. Craig

Environmental Engg

SK Garg (1&2), Peavy-Rowe

Highway Engineering

Khanna

CPM-PERT/ Construction Tech

BC Punmia, Peurifoy

Fluid Mechanics & Machines

RK Bansal, Modi & Seth

Highway/ Pavement & Traffic

Khanna & Justo, Kadiyali

Railway & Airport

Saxena & Arora

Surveying

KR Arora; BC Punmia

Build materials

ML Gambhir; BC Punmia; MS Shetty

Irrigation

SK Garg

GATE 2026 Books for Instrumentation Engineering

GATE Topics

Name of Recommended Books and Author

Mathematics

Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig

Network Theory

Engineering Circuit Analysis by Steven M. Durbin, Jack E. Kemmerly , William H. Hayt

Transducers

Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation by Arun K Ghosh

Signals and Systems

Signals And Systems (Schaum’s Outline Series) by H P HSU Signals & Systems by Alan V. Oppenheim

Communication Systems

Modern Digital and Analog Communication System by B P Lathi

Electrical and Electronic Measurements

A Course In Electrical And Electronic Measurements And Instrumentation by A K Sawhney

Analog Electronics

Fundamentals of Microelectronics by Behzad Razavi

GATE - Electronics & Communication by R K Kanodia

Control System

Automatic Control Systems by B C Kuo

Process Control

Process Control: Modeling, Design, And Simulation by B. Wayne Bequette

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Q:   Can you suggested some good books for GATE CS?
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Here are some of the best books for GATE Computer Science and Engineering preparation -

  • Digital Logic and Computer Design by Morris Mano
  • The C Programming Language by Dennis M.Ritchie
  • Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H.Cormen
  • Database System Concepts Henry Korth
  • Data Communication and Networking Behrouz A.Forouzon

Candidates are advised not to neglect textbooks as well. They are gold. The textbooks cover majority of concepts and fundamentals explained easily. So, start with your standard books first, then use the reference books for further preparation. 

Q:   What are some good books for GATE EE and EC?
A: 

Here are some good books for GATE Electrical Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering  -

GATE EE BooksGATE EC Books
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles K. AlexanderFundamentals of Electric Circuits by Charles K. Alexander & Matthew  N.O. Sadiku
Signals and Systems by A. Anand KumarDigital Logic and Computer Design by M.Morris Mano
Electric Machinery by P.S BhimbraModern Digital Electronics by R.P Jain
Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation by AK ShawheyAnalog and Digital Communication Systems by Simon Haykin
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GATE 2026 Subject-Wise Exam Dates

IIT Guwahati will announce the GATE 2026 branch-wise exam dates (test-paper-wise) soon after the completion of the registration process. The GATE 2026 exam will be held in two slot timings- forenoon and afternoon. The exam dates and timings will be mentioned on the GATE 2026 hall ticket. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 exam dates and timings below -

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Q:   When will GATE 2026 branch-wise exam dates be released?
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The GATE branch-wise dates will be released a few days before the announced exam dates. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the latest updates and notifications. The dates will be different for all 30 GATE papers. The details regarding the GATE exam date will be available in the admit card. 

Q:   What are the GATE 2026 exam dates?
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The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, has released the GATE 2026 exam dates on the official website. Candidates can check the GATE 2026 dates below -

EventsDates
GATE 2026 application form release dateAugust 28
GATE 2026 application form last date (without late fees)October 6 (REVISED)
GATE 2026 application form last date (with late fees)October 9
GATE 2026 form correction submission last dateNovember 6
GATE 2026 admit card release dateJanuary 2
GATE 2026 exam dateFebruary 7, 8, 14, and 15 
GATE 2026 result dateMarch 19
GATE scorecard download date March 27 to May 31 (free download) till December 31 (by paying a fee of INR 500)
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Important FAQs Regarding GATE 2026 Syllabus

Check Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to the GATE 2026 syllabus.

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Q:   What is the distribution of marks in AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL?
A: 

The distribution of marks in AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, GE, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL can be checked below -

  • General aptitude  - 15 marks
  • Subject marks - 85 marks
  • Total marks allotted - 100 marks
  • Exam mode - online
  • Time duration  - 3 hours
Q:   What are some important topics in GATE Computer Science and Engineering?
A: 

The GATE CS is one of the most demanding paper taken by the aspirants. Here are some of the important high-weightage topics and chapters that are frequently asked in the GATE exam every year. 

  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Theory of Computation
  • Operation Systems
  • Databases and Computer Networks. 

Every year, more than 8 to 12 marks of questions are extracted from these topics. The questions range from easy to challenging. So, it is advisable to focus on these topics for GATE preparation. 

Q:   What is the GATE 2026 marking scheme?
A: 

Each GATE question either carries one or two mark. 

  • For a one-mark MCQ, 1/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses. 
  • For a two-mark MCQ, 2/3rd mark will be deducted for incorrect responses.
  • There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs.
  • Also, there is no partial marking for any question. 

Candidates are advised to check the exam pattern to understand the GATE question paper structure, as they can help in GATE preparation. 

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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- 

  • For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0

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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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  • Transparent water bottle
  • Pen (blue or black)

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Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information

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As such, the GATE authorities have not mentioned anything regarding the black and white or colour printout of the GATE admit card to be carried or not. But it is better to carry a colour printout of the hall ticket to the exam centre Also, the admit card of GATE must be in A4 size format. 

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If there are any details missing in the GATE admit card, then he/she must contact the GATE zone helpline centre. The candidate must raise their concern, mentioning the issue they are facing with the hall ticket. They will have to provide complete details regarding the information that are missing in

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