Graduate Aptitude Test
Exam Date: 04 Feb 17
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) conducted by IISc and IITs has emerged as one of the bench mark tests for engineering and science aptitude in facilitating admissions for higher education (MTech/PhD) in IITs, IISc and various other Institutes/ Universities/ Laboratories in India With the standard and high quality of the GATE examination in 23 disciplines of engineering and science subjects, it identifies the candidate’s understanding of a subject and aptitude and eligibility for higher studies.
Exam Information
Eligibility
The eligibility to appear for GATE exam is as follows: Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 12th) and those who are pursuing the final year of such program. Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (Post-B.Sc./Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs. Master's degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs. Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology. Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology. Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institute of Engineers (India); AMICE by Institute of Civil Engineers (India)) as equivalent to B.E. /B. Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
Registration Date
Fees
Exam Duration
3 HoursResults
27th Mar 2017syllabus
Civil Engineering Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Section 2: Structural Engineering Section 3: Geotechnical Engineering Section 4: Water Resources Engineering Section 5: Environmental Engineering Section 6: Transportation Engineering Section 7: Geomatics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Section 2: Applied Mechanics and Design Section 3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences Section 4: Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Electrical Engineering Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Section 2: Electric Circuits Section 3: Electromagnetic Fields Section 4: Signals and Systems Section 5: Electrical Machines Section 6: Power Systems Section 7: Control Systems Section 8: Electrical and Electronic Measurements Section 9: Analog and Digital Electronics Section 10: Power Electronics
Electronics and Communications Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Section 2: Networks, Signals and Systems Section 3: Electronic Devices Section 4: Analog Circuits Section 5: Digital Circuits Section 6: Control Systems Section 7: Communications Section 8: Electromagnetics
5.Computer Science and Information Technology Section1: Engineering Mathematics Section 2: Digital Logic Section 3: Computer Organization and Architecture Section 4: Programming and Data Structures Section 5: Algorithms Section 6: Theory of Computation Section 7: Compiler Design Section 8: Operating System Section 9: Databases Section 10: Computer Networks
- Instrumentation Engineering Section 1: Engineering Mathematics Section 2: Electrical Circuits Section 3: Signals and Systems Section 4: Control Systems Section 5: Analog Electronics Section 6: Digital Electronics Section 7: Measurements Section 8: Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation Section 9: Communication and Optical Instrumentation
Aerospace Engineering Agricultural Engineering Architecture and Planning Biotechnology Chemistry Ecology and Evolution Geology and Geophysics Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Mining Engineering Metallurgical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Physics Production and Industrial Engineering Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Engineering Sciences *Life Sciences
Paper Pattern
- Engineering Courses
General Aptitude (GA) Marks: 15 Subject Marks: 85 Total Marks: 100 Total Time: 3 hours
- Engineering Sciences (Section A + any two sections)
General Aptitude (GA) Marks: 15 Subject Marks: 15+2*35 Total Marks: 100 Total Time: 3 hours
- Life Sciences (Section P + any two sections) 15 25 + 2 x 30 100 3 Hours
General Aptitude (GA) Marks: 15 Subject Marks: 25+2*30 Total Marks:100
Topics
General Aptitude - 5 Question Technical - 25 Question Engineering Mathematics - 30 Question
