GATE Syllabus 2024: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), is conducted every year for engineering students to secure admissions for M.E./ M.Tech/ PhD at the IITs, NIT's, IIIT's and CFTIs or to secure a high profile job in a PSU. GATE Exam Pattern and Syllabus is almost the same every year. If there will be any change in the exam pattern, it will be updated here. GATE Exam Pattern consists of all important information, such as the total number of questions, the number of sections, types of questions asked, and the marking scheme of the exam. So, candidates planning to appear for the GATE exam must be aware of GATE Exam Pattern and Syllabus. GATE is conducted for 30 papers and one can attempt any one of these papers. GATE is now conducted in online mode only.

GATE Syllabus 2024

The duration of the GATE exam is 3 hours and the maximum marks are 100. In this article, we will give detailed information about GATE Syllabus and Exam patterns to help you guys with your preparation. Read on to find out more about the GATE 2024 Paper Pattern. Every year one of the IITs conducts the GATE exam all over the country, this year it is IISc Bangalore. The exam is divided into three sections one contains General Aptitude ( MCQ ), Engineering and Mathematics. The candidates have to choose one of the 30 subjects given in the table below for the Numerical Answer Type Questions. The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are given in the below paragraphs.

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GATE 2024 Exam Pattern

The Gate paper is conducted every year by one of the IITs. There is no major changes introduced in the exam pattern. Only two new disciplines are introduced this year. Check the exam pattern in the table.

ParticularsDetails
Examination ModeComputer Based Test (Online)
Duration3 Hours
SectionGeneral Aptitude (GA) and
Candidate Selected Subject 
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs),
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Design of QuestionsApplication
Analysis and synthesis
Comprehension
Recall
Number of Questions10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Total Marks100 Marks
Marking SchemeAll of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks

GATE Exam Pattern 2024: Section-wise Marks Distribution

You can check the Section-wise marks distribution of the different papers in the table. The subjects are divided into two types, one containing 3 sections and the other papers containing only 2 sections.

Paper CodeMarks Distribution
Distribution of Questions in all Papers except 
AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL
General Aptitude (GA) - 15, 
Engineering Mathematics -13, and
The subject of the Paper - 72 
Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XLGeneral Aptitude (GA)- 15 and
The subject of the Paper- 85 

GATE Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme

There is a different marking scheme depending on the paper you are attempting. Check the marking scheme of the different papers in the table below.

Design of Questions

Paper CodeGeneral Aptitude (GA) MarksSubject MarksTotal MarksTotal Time (Minutes)
AE, AR, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST, and BM1585100180
GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1 Geology OR Section 2 Geophysics)]1525 + 60100180
XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections)1515 + (2 x 35)100180
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section)1525 + (1 x 60)100180
XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections)1525 + (2 x 30)100180

Subjects for GATE Exam

This year onwards, GATE Exam will have 30 disciplines/ subjects. A candidate can appear only in any one paper of the following disciplines.

GATE PaperCodeGATE PaperCode
Aerospace EngineeringAEInstrumentation EngineeringIN
Agricultural EngineeringAGMathematicsMA
Architecture and PlanningARMechanical EngineeringME
Bio-medical EngineeringBMMining EngineeringMN
BiotechnologyBTMetallurgical EngineeringMT
Civil EngineeringCEPetroleum EngineeringPE
Chemical EngineeringCHPhysicsPH
Computer Science and Information TechnologyCSProduction and Industrial EngineeringPI
ChemistryCYStatisticsST
Electronics and Communication EngineeringECTextile Engineering and Fibre ScienceTF
Electrical EngineeringEEEngineering SciencesXE
Environmental Science & EngineeringESHumanities & Social SciencesXH
Ecology and EvolutionEYLife SciencesXL
Geology and GeophysicsGGNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringNA
Geomatics EngineeringGE  

Note: Engineering Sciences (XE), Humanities & Social Sciences (XH), and Life Science (XL) papers are of general nature. These two papers comprise the following sections.

GATE 2024 Paper Codes for XE, XH, and XL Papers

GATE Exam Papers and Their Codes
GATE PaperCodeGATE PaperCode
Aerospace EngineeringAEGeology & GeophysicsGG
Agricultural EngineeringAGInstrumentation EngineeringIN
Architecture and PlanningARMathematicsMA
Biomedical EngineeringBMMechanical EngineeringME
BiotechnologyBTMining EngineeringMN
Civil EngineeringCEMetallurgical EngineeringMT
Chemical EngineeringCHNaval Architecture & Marine EngineeringNM
Computer Science & Information TechnologyCSPetroleum EngineeringPE
ChemistryCYPhysicsPH
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (NEW)DAProduction & Industrial EngineeringPI
Electronics & Communication EngineeringECStatisticsST
Electrical EngineeringEETextile Engineering & Fibre ScienceTF
Environmental Science & EngineeringESEngineering SciencesXE
Ecology and EvolutionEYHumanities & Social SciencesXH
Geomatics EngineeringGELife Sciences 

GATE Syllabus for General Aptitude

The General Aptitude (GA) paper is a common Subject for all Branch Papers. It holds 15% of the total marks. The questions in GA are based on verbal ability and numerical ability. The two subsections in the GA section are explained below:

1. Verbal Ability: The following topics are asked in this section:

  1. English Grammar
  2. Sentence Completion
  3. Verbal Analogies
  4. Word Groups
  5. Instructions
  6. Critical Reasoning
  7. Verbal Deduction

2. Numerical Ability:  This section questions test the basic mathematical skills of candidates. The subtopics included in this section are as follows:

  1. Numerical computation
  2. Numerical Estimation
  3. Numerical Reasoning
  4. Data Interpretation

GATE Syllabus: Subject-Wise topics

You can check the main topics of each subject that are asked in the GATE exam. The elaborated syllabus of each topic/subject is given in the table below.

General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for all papers)
Verbal AbilityNumerical Ability
Biomedical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsElectrical Circuits
Analog and Digital ElectronicsSignals and Systems
Measurement and Digital ElectronicsSensors and Bioinstrumentations
Medical Imaging SystemBiomaterials
Human Anatomy and PhysiologyBiomechanics
Aerospace Engineering Syllabus
Fourier SeriesLaplace Transforms
Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equationsNumerical integration and differentiation.
Dynamic stabilityEuler angle
Equations of motionAerodynamic forces and moments, stability & control derivatives
Decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamicsLongitudinal modes; lateral-directional modes.
Orbit transferIn-plane and out-of-plane
Elementary ideas of viscous flows including boundary layersWind Tunnel Testing
Measurement and visualization techniquesVibration of  beams
Theory of elasticityEquilibrium and compatibility equations
Airy’s stress function 
Agriculture Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsFarm Machinery
Farm PowerSoil and Water Conservation Engineering
Irrigation and Drainage EngineeringAgricultural Processing Engineering
Dairy and Food Engineering 
Architecture & Planning Syllabus
Architecture and DesignBuilding Materials, Construction, and Management
Building and StructuresEnvironmental Planning and Design
Urban DesignUrban Planning and Housing
Planning Techniques and ManagementServices, Infrastructure, and Transportation
Biotechnology Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsGeneral Biotechnology
Recombinant DNA TechnologyPlant and Animal Biotechnology
Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology 
Civil Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsStructural Engineering
Geotechnical EngineeringWater Resources Engineering
Environmental EngineeringTransportation Engineering
Geomatics Engineering 
Chemical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsProcess Calculations and Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical OperationsHeat Transfer
Mass TransferChemical Reaction Engineering
Instrumentation and Process ControlPlant Design and Economics
Chemical Technology 
Computer Science and Information Technology (GATE CSE Syllabus)
Engineering MathematicsDigital Logic
Computer Organization and ArchitectureProgramming and Data Structures
AlgorithmsTheory of Computation
Compiler DesignOperating System
DatabasesComputer Networks
Chemistry Syllabus
Physical ChemistryOrganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry 
Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsNetworks, Signals, and Systems
Electronic DevicesAnalog Circuits
Digital CircuitsControl System
CommunicationElectromagnetics
Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsElectrical Circuits
Electromagnetic FieldsSignals and Systems
Electrical MachinesPower Systems
Control SystemsElectrical and Electronic Measurements
Analog and Digital ElectronicsPower Electronics
Environmental Science & Engineering (New)
Environmental Management and Sustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental Chemistry
Environmental MicrobiologyWater Resources and Environmental Hydraulics
Water & Wastewater Treatment and ManagementAir and Noise Pollution
Solid and Hazardous Waste ManagementGlobal and Regional Environmental Issues
Ecology and Evolution Syllabus
EcologyEvolution
Mathematics and Quantitative EcologyBehavioral Ecology
Geology And Geophysics Syllabus
GeologyGeophysics
Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsControl Systems
Electrical CircuitsAnalog and Digital Electronics
Signals and SystemsMeasurements
Sensors and Industrial InstrumentationCommunication and Optical Instrumentation
Mathematics Syllabus
CalculusLinear Algebra
Rear AnalysisComplex Analysis
Ordinary Differential EquationsAlgebra
Functional AnalysisNumerical Analysis
Partial Differential EquationsTopology
Linear Programming 
Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsApplied Mechanics and Design
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal ScienceMaterial, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Mining Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsMine Development Surveying
Geomechanics and Ground ControlMining Methods and Machinery
Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation, and Underground HazardsMine Economics, Mine Planning, System Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsThermodynamics and Rate Process
Extractive MetallurgyPhysical Metallurgy
Mechanical MetallurgyManufacturing Process
Physics Syllabus
Mathematical PhysicsClassical Mechanics
Electromagnetic TheoryQuantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Statistical PhysicsAtomic and Molecular Physics
Solid State Physics and ElectronicsNuclear and Particle Physics
Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsGenera Engineering
Manufacturing ProcessesQuality and Reliability
Industrial Engineering Operation Research an Operational Management
Textile Engineering Syllabus
Engineering MathematicsTextile Engineering and Fibre Science
XE-A (Engineering Mathematics Syllabus)
Linear AlgebraCalculus
Vector CalculusOrdinary Differential Equations
Partial Differential EquationsComplex variables
Probability and StatisticsNumerical Methods
XE-B (Fluid Mechanism Syllabus)
Flow and Fluid PropertiesKinematics
Integral analysisDifferential Analysis
Inviscid flowsDimensional analysis
Internal flowsPrandtl boundary layer equations
XE-C (Material Sciences Syllabus)
Processing of MaterialsCharacterization Techniques:
Structure and ImperfectionsThermodynamics and Kinetics
Properties of MaterialsMaterial types
Environmental DegradationElements of Quantum Mechanics and Mathematics
XE-E (Thermodynamics Syllabus)
Basic ConceptsLaw of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics CycleThermodynamics Relations
Ideal Gas Mixtures 
XE-F (Polymer Science and Engineering Syllabus)
Chemistry of high polymersPolymer Characterization
Synthesis and propertiesPolymer blends and composites
Polymer TechnologyPolymer rheology
Polymer processingPolymer testing
XE-G (Food Technology Syllabus)
Food Chemistry and NutritionFood Microbiology
Food Products TechnologyFood Engineering
XL-P (Chemistry Syllabus)
Atomic Structure and PeriodicityStructure and Bonding
s, p and d Block ElementsChemical Equilibria
ElectrochemistryReaction Kinetics
ThermodynamicsStructure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms
XL-R (Botany Syllabus)
Plant SystematicsPlant Anatomy
Morphogenesis & DevelopmentPhysiology and Biochemistry
GeneticsPlant Breeding and Genetic Modification
Economic BotanyPlant Pathology
Ecology and Environment-
XL-S (Microbiology Syllabus)
Historical PerspectiveMethods in Microbiology
Microbial Taxonomy and DiversityProkaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Structure and Function
Microbial GrowthControl of Micro-organisms
Microbial MetabolismMicrobial Diseases and Host-Pathogen Interaction
Chemotherapy/AntibioticsMicrobial Genetics
Microbial Ecology 
XL-T (Zoology Syllabus)
Animal worldGenetics
EvolutionBiochemistry and Molecular Biology
Cell BiologyGene expression in Eukaryotes
Animal Anatomy and PhysiologyParasitology and Immunology
Development BiologyEcology
Animal Behavior 
XH-B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) (New)
Reading ComprehensionExpression
Analytical reasoningLogical reasoning
XH-C1 (Economics) (New)
Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical EconomicsMicroeconomics
MacroeconomicsInternational Economics
Public EconomicsDevelopment Economics
Indian Economy-
XH-C3 (Linguistics) (New)
Areal Typology, Universals, Cross-linguistic FeaturesLanguage and Linguistics
Levels of Grammar and Grammatical AnalysisHistorical Linguistics
SociolinguisticsMethods of analysis
Applied Linguistics-
XH-C4 (Philosophy) (New)
Classical Indian PhilosophyContemporary Indian Philosophy
Classical and Modern Western PhilosophyContemporary Western Philosophy
XH-C5 (Psychology) (New)
Perception, Learning, Memory, and ForgettingCognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language
Research Methods and StatisticsPsychometrics
The biological and evolutionary basis of behaviorPersonality
Applications of PsychologyMotivation, Emotion, and Stress and Coping
Social psychologyDevelopment across the life span
XH-C6 (Sociology) (New)
Family, Marriage, and KinshipSociological Theory
Research Methodology and MethodsSociological Concepts
Agrarian Sociology and Rural TransformationIndian Society / Sociology of India
Social MovementsSociology of Development

GATE Syllabus PDF- Subject-wise

The detailed subject-wise syllabus of the GATE exam is given below in the form of a PDF. Click on the PDF corresponding to the subject for which you want to check the syllabus.

S.No.PapersDownload Syllabus
General AptitudeClick Here
1Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT)Click Here
2Aerospace Engineering (AE)Click Here
3Agricultural Engineering (AG)Click Here 
4Architecture and Planning (AR)Click Here
5Biotechnology (BT)Click Here
6Civil Engineering (CE)Click Here
7Chemical Engineering (CH)Click Here
8Chemistry (CY)Click Here
9Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Click Here
10Electrical Engineering (EE)Click Here
11Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) (New)Click Here
12Ecology and Evolution (EY)Click Here
13Geology and Geophysics (GG)Click Here
14Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Click Here
15Mathematics (MA)Click Here
16Mechanical Engineering (ME)Click Here
17Mining Engineering (MN)Click Here
18Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Click Here
19Petroleum Engineering (PE)Click Here
20Physics (PH)Click Here
21Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Click Here
22Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Click Here
23StatisticsClick Here
24Biomedical Engineering (BM)Click Here
25Engineering Sciences Syllabus (XE) - Any 2 optional sections
Engineering Mathematics (XE A) - Compulsory sectionClick Here
Fluid Mechanics (XE B) (optional)Click Here
Material Science (XE C) (optional)Click Here
Solid Mechanics (XE D) (optional)Click Here
Thermodynamics (XE E) (optional)Click Here
Polymer Science & Engineering (XE F) (optional)Click Here
Food Technology (XE G) (optional)Click Here
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (XE H) (optional)Click Here
26Life Sciences (XL) - Any 2 optional sections
Chemistry (XL P) - Compulsory sectionClick Here
Biochemistry (XL Q) (optional)Click Here
Botany (XL R) (optional)Click Here
Microbiology (XL S) (optional)Click Here
Zoology (XL T) (optional)Click Here
Food Technology (XL U) (optional)Click Here
27Humanities & Social Sciences (XH) (New)- Anyone optional section
Reasoning and Comprehension (XH-B1) (Compulsory)Click Here
Economics (XH-C1) (optional)Click Here
English (XH-C2) (optional)Click Here
Linguistics (XH-C3) (optional)Click Here
Philosophy (XH-C4) (optional)Click Here
Psychology (XH-C5) (optional)Click Here
Sociology (XH-C6) (optional)Click Here

GATE Syllabus 2024 Topic- Wise Weightage

GATE Syllabus 2024 will be released along with the GATE 2024 notification on the official website. Candidates can check the Topic-Wise Weightage marks from the given table.

GATE Syllabus 2024 for CSE (Computer Science) 

To ace GATE 2024 exam, it is really necessary to know the detailed GATE 2024 Syllabus. The topic-wise expected marks in the percentage form are given below.

GATE Syllabus 2024 for CSE (Computer Science)
TopicExpected Weightage in %TopicExpected Weightage in %
Theory of Computation7.5Operating System9
Compiler Design2.75General Aptitude15
Computer Organization & Architecture9Computer Networks7.5
Programming & Data Structures10.5Soft. Engg/ Web Technology1.5
Algorithms8Engineering Maths14.75
Digital Logic5.25Database7.5

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Mechanical Engineering

Candidates who are appearing for the GATE 2024 Mechanical Engineering papers can check the GATE 2024 syllabus to know what topic to study. After that candidates can check the weightage marks given below in the tabular form.

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Mechanical Engineering
TopicExpected Weightage in %TopicExpected Weightage in %
Engineering Mechanics2.5Thermodynamics12.75
Strength of materials7.75Refrigeration & Air Conditioning1.25
Heat Transfer6General Aptitude15
Machine Design3.75Industrial Engineering8
Fluid Mechanics7.5Engineering Maths12.25
Theory of Mechanics9Manufacturing Engineering14.25

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Electrical Engineering 

The GATE Electrical Engineering syllabus 2024 comprises topics that are required for study for the GATE exam 2024. Below is the GATE syllabus 2024 for Electrical Engineering with the expected weightage percentage is given below. 

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Electrical Engineering- Topic- Wise Weightage
TopicExpected Weightage in %TopicExpected Weightage in %
Network Theory11.75Analog & Digital Electronics11.25
Signal & System8.5EMT2.75
Control Systems9General Aptitude15
Power Systems9.75Engineering Maths11.75
Electrical machines8.25Power Electronics7.5
Electrical & Electronics Measurements4.5  

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Instrumentation Engineering

Candidates who are appearing for the GATE Instrumentation Engineering paper must check the GATE Syllabus 2024 with weightage to know the important topics. Check the Topic- Wise Weightage marks from the below table.

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Instrumentational Engineering- Topic Wise Weightage
TopicExpected Weightage in %TopicExpected Weightage in %
Analog circuits11.75Circuits & Networks10.25
Measurements6.25General Aptitude15
Communications1.5Signals and Systems7.75
Control System10.75Transducers12.25
Digital Circuits7Engg Maths11.75
Analytical Biomedical & Optical Instrumentation4.25Process Controls1.5

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Civil Engineering 

Candidates can check the Topic wise weightage in percentage for Civil Engineering below.

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Civil Engineering
TopicExpected Weightage in %TopicExpected Weightage in %
SOM7.75Design of Steel Structures4.25
Structural Analysis3.5Highway & Surveying12
FM and Hydraulic machine6.75Engineering Mathematics12.25
Irrigation & Hydrology7.75General Aptitude15
RCC and Prestressed concrete6.5Environment Engg9
Geo-Technical15.25  

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Electronics and Communication Engineering

Candidates can focus on important topics and score well in GATE 2024 Exam. Check the Expected Weightage from the below article.

GATE Syllabus 2024 for Electronics and Communication Engineering
TopicExpected Weightage in %TopicExpected Weightage in %
Network Theory11.25Communication Systems10.75
Electronics Devices & Circuits7.25EMT9.5
Digital Circuits6Engineering Maths10.5
Signal & Systems9General Aptitude15
Analog Circuits11.75Micro Processors1.5
Control Systems9  

 

GATE Syllabus 2024: FAQs

Ans. GATE is conducted for 30 subjects.

Ans. Student can appear for only one subject.

Ans. There will be 4 choices in case of MCQ and no choice in the case of NAT.

Ans. Yes, There is negative marking of 1/3 of question marks.

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