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GATE Syllabus

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for M.Tech/MS admissions, PSU recruitment, and research positions. The full GATE syllabus: 7 subjects, 33 chapters, 133 topics and 213 sub-topics, with 367 flashcards written against it.

7Subjects
33Chapters
133Topics
213Sub-topics
367Flashcards

GATE subjects

GATE has 7 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

General Aptitude (GA)

3 chapters · 14 topics · 24 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Verbal Aptitude · 5 topics
  2. Quantitative Aptitude · 5 topics
  3. Analytical and Logical Reasoning · 4 topics

Engineering Mathematics

5 chapters · 20 topics · 32 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

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

Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

5 chapters · 22 topics · 39 sub-topics · 53 flashcards

  1. Digital Logic and Computer Architecture · 4 topics
  2. Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms · 4 topics
  3. Theory of Computation and Compiler Design · 4 topics
  4. Operating Systems and Databases · 5 topics
  5. Computer Networks · 5 topics

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

5 chapters · 19 topics · 34 sub-topics · 54 flashcards

  1. Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials · 4 topics
  2. Theory of Machines and Vibrations · 3 topics
  3. Thermodynamics and Applications · 4 topics
  4. Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer · 4 topics
  5. Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering · 4 topics

Electrical Engineering (EE)

5 chapters · 19 topics · 27 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Electric Circuits and Networks · 4 topics
  2. Electromagnetic Fields · 3 topics
  3. Electrical Machines and Power Systems · 4 topics
  4. Control Systems · 4 topics
  5. Power Electronics and Measurements · 4 topics

Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)

5 chapters · 20 topics · 27 sub-topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Networks, Signals and Systems · 4 topics
  2. Electronic Devices and Analog Circuits · 4 topics
  3. Digital Circuits · 4 topics
  4. Communications · 4 topics
  5. Electromagnetics · 4 topics

Civil Engineering (CE)

5 chapters · 19 topics · 30 sub-topics · 56 flashcards

  1. Structural Engineering · 4 topics
  2. Geotechnical Engineering · 4 topics
  3. Water Resources and Hydraulics · 3 topics
  4. Environmental Engineering · 4 topics
  5. Transportation and Geomatics · 4 topics

GATE flashcards

367 question-and-answer cards across 7 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

GATE syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the GATE syllabus?

GATE covers 7 subjects: General Aptitude (GA), Engineering Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) and Civil Engineering (CE).

How many chapters and topics are in the GATE syllabus?

33 chapters and 133 topics, broken down further into 213 sub-topics, across 7 subjects. Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) is the largest subject, with 22 topics in 5 chapters.

Are there GATE flashcards?

Yes — 367 question-and-answer flashcards in 7 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.

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