15 May 2021
GATE Syllabus | GATE Exam Syllabus 2022 For All Papers
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Firstly, a big thumbs up for making up your mind to attempt GATE 2022 Exam. IIT, Kharagpur is expected to release the syllabus of GATE 2022 for all the papers. GATE syllabus will consists of the topics from where the questions are going to be asked in the GATE exam. With the help of complete GATE exam 2022 syllabus, candidates will be able to create a study plan, and focus on topics that will need more time and better practice.
Thus, it becomes necessary for the applicants to know the GATE syllabus before they start their preparation. Along with the GATE syllabus 2022, candidates should also check the exam pattern to know the nature of questions, exam duration, marks weightage, etc. GATE is an All-India exam jointly conducted by the seven IITs - Mumbai, Delhi, Kanpur, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee along with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. It’s conducted every year for admission into M.E./M. Tech/PhD at the IITs, NITs, IIITs and CFTIs or recruitment in PSUs.
The key to achieve success in any form of competitive exam is thorough with the syllabus. GATE aspirants who wish to seek admission into M. Tech and M. Sc programmes will have to carefully go through the syllabus along with the GATE 2022 exam pattern. While GATE syllabus will give complete idea on the topics (easy and complex ones), the GATE exam pattern 2022 will help individual understand the type of questions, exam duration, marking scheme in the GATE question papers.
General Aptitude (GA) will be common and compulsory section for all the GATE papers. It holds 15% weightage in the GATE question paper. The questions in GA section aim to test the verbal and numerical ability of the GATE aspirants. For more details, candidates can visit the official site of IIT, Kharagpur or follow our latest blog to know more about the GATE Exam Syllabus 2022.
The syllabus for GATE 2022 will be almost similar to 2021, and ideally no changes are expected in it. Candidates who wish to appear in GATE 2022 Exam should analyse the syllabus and pattern before starting their preparation. You can download the GATE Exam Syllabus PDF for all the papers from our blog. A subject wise weightage for different subjects/papers of GATE exam is also available in our blog.
In order to successfully qualify and score excellent marks in the GATE 2022, candidates should focus on studying the topics specified in the GATE syllabus.
With the help of detailed GATE syllabus 2022 and exam pattern, you can prepare well and focus on topics that require more time and attention. Once candidates are through with the syllabus, they can take up the Ekeeda test series to evaluate their performance and know where they stand in the GATE preparation journey.
The GATE 2022 Syllabus for all the 27 subjects are updated in the given table in a form of PDF file. Also, applicants will get detailed GATE Syllabus 2022 Topic Wise For different subjects.
| Papers | Download Syllabus |
| General Aptitude (GA) – Compulsory & Common Section | Click Here |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | Click Here |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | Click Here |
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | |
| Biotechnology (BT) | Click Here |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Click Here |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | Click Here |
| Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) | Click Here |
| Chemistry (CY) | Click Here |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | Click Here |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Click Here |
| Ecology and Evolution (EY) | Click Here |
| Geology and Geophysics (GG) | Click Here |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | Click Here |
| Mathematics (MA) | Click Here |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Click Here |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | Click Here |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | Click Here |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | Click Here |
| Physics (PH) | Click Here |
| Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) | Click Here |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) | Click Here |
| Statistics (ST) | Click Here |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | Click Here |
| Engineering Sciences Syllabus (XE) - Any 2 optional sections | |
| Engineering Mathematics (XE A) - Compulsory section | Click Here |
| Fluid Mechanics (XE B) | Click Here |
| Material Science (XE C) | Click Here |
| Solid Mechanics (XE D) | Click Here |
| Thermodynamics (XE E) | Click Here |
| Polymer Science & Engineering (XE F) | Click Here |
| Food Technology (XE G) | Click Here |
| Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (XE H) | Click Here |
| Life Sciences (XL) - Any 2 optional sections | |
| Chemistry (XL P) - Compulsory section | Click Here |
| Biochemistry (XL Q) | Click Here |
| Botany (XL R) | Click Here |
| Microbiology (XL S) | Click Here |
| Zoology (XL T) | Click Here |
| Food Technology (XL U) | Click Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences (XH B1) | Click Here |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) | Click Here |
General Aptitude (GA) section is common in all the GATE papers and carries 15% weightage of the total marks. The questions in GA are based on verbal, numerical and quantitative ability. GATE Aptitude Syllabus 2022 is as follows:
|
Topics |
Sub-Topics |
| Verbal Ability | Basic English Grammar: Tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement, and other parts of speech Basic Vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context Reading and comprehension Narrative sequencing. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation: Data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series Mensuration and geometry Elementary statistics and probability |
| Analytical Aptitude | Logic: deduction and induction Analogy Numerical relations and reasoning |
| Spatial Aptitude | Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping Paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions |
| Topic | Expected Weightage | Topic | Expected Weightage |
| Engineering Mathematics | 2.5 | Thermodynamics | 12.75 |
| Strength of Materials | 7.75 | Refrigeration & AC | 1.25 |
| Heat Transfer | 6 | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Machine Design | 3.75 | Industrial Engineering | 8 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 7.5 | Engineering Maths | 12.25 |
| Theory of Mechanics | 9 | Manufacturing Engineering | 14.25 |
| Topic | Expected Weightage | Topic | Expected Weightage |
| SOM | 7.75 | Design of Steel Structures | 4.25 |
| Structural Analysis | 3.5 | Highway & Surveying | 12 |
| FM & Hydraulic machine | 6.75 | Engineering Mathematics | 12.25 |
| Irrigation & Hydrology | 7.75 | General Aptitude | 15 |
| RCC & Prestressed concrete | 6.25 | Environment Engg | 9 |
| Geo-Technical | 15.25 |
| Topic | Expected Weightage | Topic | Expected Weightage |
| Network Theory | 11.75 | Analog & Digital Electronics | 11.25 |
| Signal & System | 8.5 | EMT | 2.75 |
| Control Systems | 9 | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Power Systems | 9.75 | Engineering Maths | 11.75 |
| Electrical machines | 8.25 | Power Electronics | 7.5 |
| Electrical & Electronics Measurements | 4.5 |
| Topic | Expected Weightage | Topic | Expected Weightage |
| Analog circuits | 11.75 | Circuits & Networks | 10.25 |
| Measurements | 6.25 | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Communications | 1.5 | Signals and Systems | 7.75 |
| Control System | 10.75 | Transducers | 12.25 |
| Digital Circuits | 7 | Engg Maths | 11.75 |
| Analytical Biomedical & Optical Instrumentation | 4.25 | Process Controls | 1.5 |
| Topic | Expected Weightage | Topic | Expected Weightage |
| Network Theory | 11.25 | Communication Systems | 10.75 |
| Electronics Devices & Circuits | 7.25 | EMT | 9.5 |
| Digital Circuits | 6 | Engineering Maths | 10.5 |
| Signal & Systems | 9 | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Analog Circuits | 11.75 | Micro Processors | 1.5 |
| Control Systems | 9 |
| Topic | Expected Weightage | Topic | Expected Weightage |
| Theory of Computation | 7.5 | Operating System | 9 |
| Compiler Design | 2.75 | General Aptitude | 15 |
| Computer Organization & Architecture | 9 | Computer Networks | 7.5 |
| Programming & Data Structures | 10.5 | Soft. Engg/ Web Technology | 1.5 |
| Algorithms | 8 | Engineering Maths | 14.75 |
| Digital Logic | 5.25 | Database | 7.5 |
Hope this blog gives complete idea on GATE Syllabus 2022. Sign up Ekeeda and book your favourite GATE online courses today. Start preparing for GATE anywhere, anytime!
The syllabus for GATE 2022 will be almost similar to 2021, and ideally, no changes are expected in it. You can download the GATE Exam Syllabus 2022 PDF for all the papers from this exclusive blog.
No changes are expected in GATE Syllabus 2022. However, it is advised, candidates should wait for the official announcement and release of the detailed GATE Syllabus 2022 by IIT Kharagpur. Also, candidates can check the projected syllabus as per the GATE 2022 paper in the table given above.
So far, Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) and Humanities & Social Science (XS) have been added as the new subjects in GATE 2021.
Students can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations for the GATE 2022 Exam. Earlier, the candidates could appear for only one subject in the GATE exam.
Although, there is no official way to know the topic-wise weightage; however, candidates can read this blog to get a complete idea on the topic-wise weightage for a particular paper.
The time taken to complete the GATE syllabus depends on your preparation strategy and commitment. On average, it takes 7-8 months for a fresher graduate to prepare for GATE Exam and almost a year for ones who are still in college to complete the syllabus.
Yes! GATE Aptitude Syllabus is common for all the 27 GATE papers. It will carry a weightage of 15 marks in the question papers and consist of topics such as - Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Aptitude, and Spatial Aptitude.
To prepare for the GATE aptitude section candidates can refer to the books given below -
GATE Question Paper 2022 will consist of three types of questions i.e MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQs (Multiple Select Questions), and NATs (Numerical Answer Type).
GATE syllabus 2022 usually follows 80:20 Law wherein 80% of questions will be problem-based and 20% will be theory-based. However, the ratio might differ each year based on the changing trends.
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