Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee) on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Even in some colleges and institutions, which admit students without MoE scholarship/assistantship, the GATE qualification is mandatory. Further, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted to test the comprehensive understanding of the candidates in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering / Technology / Architecture and both undergraduate and post-graduate level subjects in Arts, Commerce and Science. GATE will be conducted for 29 subjects (also referred to as “papers”) . The GATE examination is conducted in different cities across India as well selected cities in the countries of Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, and UAE. The examination would be a Computer Based Test (CBT).
The GATE score would reflect the relative performance level of the candidate in aparticular subject, which is quantified based on the several years of examination data. Note that the GATE score is valid for THREE YEARS from the date of announcement of the results.
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Read MoreGATE 2023: Pattern of Examination
Particulars Details Examination Mode Computer Based Test (CBT) Duration 3 hours Number of Subjects (Papers) 29 Sections General Aptitude (GA) +
Candidate’s Selected SubjectTypes of Questions
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Questions for testing these abilities
- Recall
- Comprehension
- Application
- Analysis and Synthesis
Number of Questions 10 (GA) + 55 (Subject) = 65 Questions Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering
Mathematics*: 13 Marks + Subject
Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks
(*XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks)Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL General Aptitude: 15 Marks +
Subject Questions: 85 Marks =
Total: 100 MarksMarking Scheme Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks Negative Marking For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking.
1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT question.
Paper Code General Aptitude (GA) Marks Subject Marks Total Marks Total Time (Minutes) AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF 15 85 100 180 AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2]
(B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)15 60 + 25 100 180 GE [Part A + Part B1 or B2]
(B1: Surveying and Mapping or B2: Image Processing and Analysis)15 55 + 30 100 180 GG [Part A + Part B]
(Section 1: Geology or Section
2: Geophysics)15 25 + 60 100 180 XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) 15 15 + (2 x 35) 100 180 XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) 15 25 + 60 100 180 XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) 15 25 + (2 x 30) 100 180 *PwD candidates with benchmark disability are eligible for the compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour. Thus, they will get one hour extra for a three hours examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2023
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Degree/Program Qualifying Degree/Examination Description of Eligible Candidates Expected Year of Completion B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm. 4-years program Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed 2024 B. Arch. Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed 2025 (for 5-year program), 2024 (for 4-year program) B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post- Diploma/4 years after 10+2) Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed 2024 Pharm. D. (after 10+2) 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed 2026 M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7thsemester or higher semester of such program. 5th/6th/7thor higher semester or already completed 2024 M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed 2024 Int. M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/ Technology (4-year program) Currently in the 1st / 2nd/3rd/4thyear or already completed Any Year Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) Currently in the 3rd /4th/5thyear or alreadycompleted 2025 B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3-year program) Currently in the 3rd year or already completed 2023 Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed 2025 Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers- India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses Enrolled
Upto 31st May 2013*B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed 2024
Syllabus
Civil Engineering Syllabus
Section 1: Engineering MathematicsLinear Algebra: Matrix algebra; Systems of linear equations; Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable; Limit, continuity and differentiability; Mean value theorems, local maxima and minima; Taylor series; Evaluation of definite and indefinite integrals, application of definite integral to obtain area and volume; Partial derivatives; Total derivative; Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities; Directional derivatives; Line, Surface and Volume integrals.
Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE): First order (linear and non-linear) equations; higher order linear equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equations; initial and boundary value problems.
Partial Differential Equation (PDE):Fourier series; separation of variables; solutions of one- dimensional diffusion equation; first and second order one-dimensional wave equation and two- dimensional Laplace equation.
Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems; Conditional probability; Descriptive statistics – Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Random Variables – Discrete and Continuous, Poisson and Normal Distribution; Linear regression.
Numerical Methods: Error analysis. Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; Newton’s and Lagrange polynomials; numerical differentiation; Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Single and multi-step methods for first order differential equations.
Section 2: Structural EngineeringEngineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; Internal forces in structures; Frictions and its applications; Centre of mass; Free Vibrations of undamped SDOF system.
Solid Mechanics:Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams; Simple stress and strain relationships; Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, shear centre; Uniform torsion, Transformation of stress; buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
Structural Analysis:Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods; Method of superposition; Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames; Displacement methods: Slope deflection and moment distribution methods; Influence lines; Stiffness and flexibility methods of structural analysis.
Construction Materials and Management:Construction Materials: Structural Steel – Composition, material properties and behaviour; Concrete - Constituents, mix design, short-term and long-term properties. Construction Management: Types of construction projects; Project planning and network analysis - PERT and CPM; Cost estimation.
Concrete Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of beams, slabs, columns; Bond and development length; Prestressed concrete beams.
Steel Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of tension and compression members, beams and beam- columns, column bases; Connections - simple and eccentric, beam-column connections, plate girders and trusses; Concept of plastic analysis -beams and frames.
Section 3: Geotechnical EngineeringSoil Mechanics: Three-phase system and phase relationships, index properties; Unified and Indian standard soil classification system; Permeability - one dimensional flow, Seepage through soils – two - dimensional flow, flow nets, uplift pressure, piping, capillarity, seepage force; Principle of effective stress and quicksand condition; Compaction of soils; One- dimensional consolidation, time rate of consolidation; Shear Strength, Mohr’s circle, effective and total shear strength parameters, Stress-Strain characteristics of clays and sand; Stress paths.
Foundation Engineering: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams; Simple stress and strain relationships; Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, shear centre; Uniform torsion, Transformation of stress; buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
Section 4: Water Resources EngineeringFluid Mechanics:Properties of fluids, fluid statics; Continuity, momentum and energy equations and their applications; Potential flow, Laminar and turbulent flow; Flow in pipes, pipe networks; Concept of boundary layer and its growth; Concept of lift and drag.
Hydraulics: Forces on immersed bodies; Flow measurement in channels and pipes; Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similitude; Channel Hydraulics - Energy-depth relationships, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow, gradually varied flow and water surface profiles.
Hydrology:Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, watershed, infiltration, unit hydrographs, hydrograph analysis, reservoir capacity, flood estimation and routing, surface run- off models, ground water hydrology - steady state well hydraulics and aquifers; Application of Darcy’s Law.
Concrete Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of beams, slabs, columns; Bond and development length; Prestressed concrete beams.
Irrigation:Types of irrigation systems and methods; Crop water requirements - Duty, delta, evapo- transpiration; Gravity Dams and Spillways; Lined and unlined canals, Design of weirs on permeable foundation; cross drainage structure
Section 5: Environmental EngineeringWater and Waste Water Quality and Treatment:: Basics of water quality standards – Physical, chemical and biological parameters; Water quality index; Unit processes and operations; Water requirement; Water distribution system; Drinking water treatment.
Air Pollution:Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution control, air quality standards, Air quality Index and limits.
Municipal Solid Wastes:Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid wastes, engineered systems for solid waste management (reuse/ recycle, energy recovery, treatment and disposal).
Section 6: Transportation EngineeringTransportation Infrastructure:Geometric design of highways - cross-sectional elements, sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignments.
Geometric design of railway Track – Speed and Cant.
Concept of airport runway length, calculations and corrections; taxiway and exit taxiway design.
Highway Pavements: Highway materials - desirable properties and tests; Desirable properties of bituminous paving mixes; Design factors for flexible and rigid pavements; Design of flexible and rigid pavement using IRC codes
Traffic Engineering:Traffic studies on flow and speed, peak hour factor, accident study, statistical analysis of traffic data; Microscopic and macroscopic parameters of traffic flow, fundamental relationships; Traffic signs; Signal design by Webster’s method; Types of intersections; Highway capacity.
Section 7: Geomatics EngineeringRead MorePrinciples of surveying; Errors and their adjustment; Maps - scale, coordinate system; Distance and angle measurement - Levelling and trigonometric levelling; Traversing and triangulation survey; Total station; Horizontal and vertical curves.
Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing - Scale, flying height; Basics of remote sensing and GIS.
List of Institute of Technology
Indian Institute
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- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Roorkee
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Kharagpur
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Kanpur
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Delhi
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Chennai
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Mumbai
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Guwahati
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Bhubaneshwar
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Gandhinagar
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Patna
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Varanasi
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Ropar
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Hyderabad
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Jodhpur
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Indore
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Mandi
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Palakkad
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Tirupati
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Dhanbad
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Bhilai
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Goa
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Dharwad
- Indian Institute of technology(IIT) – Jammu
National Institutes of Technology in India
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- National Institute of Technology, Agartala
- Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
- Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
- National Institute of Technology, Calicut
- National Institute of Technology, Durgapur
- National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur
- Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
- National Institute of Technology, Patna
- National Institute of Technology, Raipur
- National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur
- National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
- National Institute of Technology, Silchar
- National Institute of Technology, Srinagar
- S V National Institute of Technology, Surat
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- National Institute of Technology, Trichy
- National Institute of Technology, Tadepalligudem
- National Institute of Technology, Warangal
- National Institute of Technology, Arunachal Pradesh (Yupia)
- National Institute of Technology Sikkim
- National Institute of Technology, Goa
- National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya
- National Institute of Technology, Nagaland
- National Institute of Technology, Manipur
- National Institute of Technology Mizoram
- National Institute of Technology, Uttarakhand
- National Institute of Technology, Delhi
- National Institute of Technology, Pondicherry