GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus Topics Weightage - IIT Guwahati has uploaded the GATE CSE syllabus 2026. Candidates can check the GATE CSE 2026 syllabus and topic-wise weightage in this article. The GATE CSE 2026 topic-wise weightage highlights the chapters with the highest weightage, and lower weightages. It allows aspirants to build a comprehensive preparation plan. The GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus consists of the topics on which the exam will be held. The authority will announce the dates for the GATE CSE 2026 exam on the official website,gate2026.iitg.ac.in. However, the GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026.
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Candidates can refer to the GATE CSE 2026 topic-wise weightage while preparing for the GATE exam. More practice should be done on the topics with high weightage, such as Engineering Maths, Programming & Data Structures, and Computer Organisation & Architecture. Candidates should pay extra attention to the GATE 2026 GA syllabus as it is a sure-scoring topic and has the highest weightage.
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The GATE syllabus 2026 for CSE is divided into General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core subjects. Candidates can find the topic-wise weightage division from the highest-weightage subjects to the lowest in the table below.
GATE CSE 2026 Weightage Topic-Wise
GATE Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks |
General Aptitude | 15.00 |
Engineering Maths | 14.75 |
Programming & Data Structures | 10.50 |
Computer Organisation & Architecture | 9.00 |
Operating System | 9.00 |
Algorithms | 8.00 |
Database | 7.50 |
Theory of Computation | 7.50 |
Computer Networks | 7.50 |
Digital Logic | 5.25 |
Compiler Design | 2.75 |
Soft. Engg/ Web Technology | 1.50 |
The GATE 2026 syllabus for CSE can be divided into Engineering Mathematics and core Subjects. The complete CSE GATE 2026 syllabus for both is given here.
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Discrete Mathematics |
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Linear Algebra |
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Calculus |
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Probability and Statistics |
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GATE CSE Syllabus for Digital Logic |
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GATE CSE Syllabus for Computer Organization and Architecture |
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GATE Syllabus for Programming and Data Structures |
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GATE Syllabus for Algorithms |
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GATE Syllabus for Theory of Computation |
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GATE Syllabus for Compiler Design |
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GATE Syllabus for Operating System |
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GATE Syllabus for Databases |
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GATE Syllabus for Computer Networks |
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Along with the syllabus, candidates must also be familiar with the GATE 2026 exam pattern. The authority conducts the GATE Exam, which is a 100-mark exam with 65 questions. There is also negative marking for incorrect responses in the GATE Exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The General Aptitude section carries the highest weightage of 15 marks in the GATE CSE exam. Since it is common for all GATE papers, candidates should prepare it thoroughly as it can boost their overall scores.
The GATE 2026 CSE exam will be conducted for 100 marks with a total of 65 questions.
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Just visit the link I am attaching below, so that it will help you to download and practice the papers, so that you can practice well and score well.
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You will not receive another rectification mail unless and until there is still an error in your reuploaded signature. if everything is okay your status will change to accepted on the GATE portal.
My advice is that you should keep checking your application status on the official website of GATE 2026.
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Visit the below website to download the previous 15 years question paper of GATE exam.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
You'll also get the solutions from it. These question papers will help you a lot in your preparation.
All the best.
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