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GATE Biomedical Engineering Syllabus

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The full GATE Biomedical Engineering syllabus: 11 subjects, 49 chapters, 156 topics and 63 sub-topics, with 565 flashcards written against it.

11Subjects
49Chapters
156Topics
63Sub-topics
565Flashcards

GATE Biomedical Engineering subjects

GATE Biomedical Engineering has 11 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Engineering Mathematics

6 chapters · 35 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Linear Algebra · 3 topics
  2. Calculus · 9 topics
  3. Differential Equations · 6 topics
  4. Analysis of Complex Variables · 4 topics
  5. Probability and Statistics · 9 topics
  6. Numerical Methods · 4 topics

Electrical Circuits

5 chapters · 16 topics · 7 sub-topics · 49 flashcards

  1. Voltage and Current Sources · 2 topics
  2. Transient Analysis of RLC Circuits · 1 topic
  3. Circuit Analysis Theorems · 6 topics
  4. AC Circuits Analysis · 5 topics
  5. Filters and Bode Plot · 2 topics

Signals and Systems

2 chapters · 13 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Continuous and Discrete Signal and Systems · 8 topics
  2. Discrete time systems · 5 topics

Analog and Digital Electronics

7 chapters · 29 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Basic characteristics and applications of diode, BJT and MOSFET · 3 topics
  2. Characteristics and applications of operational amplifiers · 9 topics
  3. Number systems, Boolean algebra · 2 topics
  4. Combinational logic circuits · 6 topics
  5. Sequential circuits · 4 topics
  6. Principles of ADC and DAC · 2 topics
  7. Microprocessor- architecture, interfacing memory and input-output devices · 3 topics

Measurements and Control Systems

7 chapters · 2 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. SI Units
  2. Systematic and Random Errors in Measurement · 2 topics
  3. PMMC, MI and Dynamometer Type Instruments
  4. DC Potentiometer
  5. Bridges for Measurement of R, L and C
  6. Q-Meter
  7. Basics of Control System - Transfer Function

Sensors and Bioinstrumentation

4 chapters · 8 topics · 27 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Sensors · 3 topics
  2. Origin of Bio Potentials and Measurement Techniques · 2 topics
  3. Operating Principle of Medical Equipment · 1 topic
  4. Electrical Isolation and Safety of Biomedical Instruments · 2 topics

Human Anatomy and Physiology

3 chapters · 13 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Basics of cell, types of tissues and organ systems · 3 topics
  2. Homeostasis · 2 topics
  3. Basics of organ systems · 8 topics

Medical Imaging Systems

2 chapters · 7 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Basic Physics · 1 topic
  2. Instrumentation and Image Formation Techniques · 6 topics

Biomechanics

4 chapters · 12 topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Kinematics of Muscles and Joints · 4 topics
  2. Hard Tissues · 3 topics
  3. Soft Tissues · 4 topics
  4. Biofluid Mechanics · 1 topic

Biomaterials

5 chapters · 12 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Basic properties of biomaterials · 4 topics
  2. Fundamental characteristics of implants · 3 topics
  3. Basics of drug delivery
  4. Basics of tissue engineering
  5. Biomaterial characterization techniques · 5 topics

General Aptitude

4 chapters · 9 topics · 29 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Verbal Aptitude · 3 topics
  2. Quantitative Aptitude · 3 topics
  3. Analytical Aptitude · 1 topic
  4. Spatial Aptitude · 2 topics

GATE Biomedical Engineering flashcards

565 question-and-answer cards across 11 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

GATE Biomedical Engineering syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the GATE Biomedical Engineering syllabus?

GATE Biomedical Engineering covers 11 subjects: Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Measurements and Control Systems, Sensors and Bioinstrumentation, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Imaging Systems, Biomechanics, Biomaterials and General Aptitude.

How many chapters and topics are in the GATE Biomedical Engineering syllabus?

49 chapters and 156 topics, broken down further into 63 sub-topics, across 11 subjects. Engineering Mathematics is the largest subject, with 35 topics in 6 chapters.

Are there GATE Biomedical Engineering flashcards?

Yes — 565 question-and-answer flashcards in 11 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.