GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus Topics Weightage & Marks Distribution

GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus Topics Weightage & Marks Distribution

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GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus Topics Weightage - Candidates can check the GATE CSE 2026 syllabus and topic-wise weightage here. The GATE CSE 2026 topic-wise weightage highlights the chapters with the highest weightage, and lower weightages allow 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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  1. GATE CSE 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage
  2. GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus
  3. GATE 2026 CSE Exam Pattern
GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus Topics Weightage & Marks Distribution
GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus Topics Weightage

Candidates can refer to the GATE CSE 2026 topic-wise weightage while preparing for the 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.
Also read: GATE 2026 Syllabus | GATE 2026 exam pattern

GATE CSE 2026 Topic-Wise Weightage

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

GATE 2026 CSE Syllabus

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.

GATE CSE Syllabus 2026 for Engineering Mathematics

Chapters

Topics

Discrete Mathematics

  • Propositional and first-order logic

  • Sets, relations, functions, partial orders and lattices

  • Monoids, Groups

  • Graphs: connectivity, matching, colouring

  • Combinatorics: counting, recurrence relations, generating functions

Linear Algebra

  • Matrices

  • Determinants

  • System of linear equations

  • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

  • LU decomposition

Calculus

  • Limits

  • Continuity and differentiability

  • Maxima and minima

  • Mean value theorem

  • Integration

Probability and Statistics

  • Random variables

  • Uniform

  • Normal

  • Exponential

  • Poisson and binomial distributions

  • Mean, median, mode and standard deviation

  • Conditional probability and Bayes theorem

GATE CSE Syllabus 2026 for Core Subjects

Topics

Sub-Topics

GATE CSE Syllabus for Digital Logic

  • Boolean algebra

  • Combinational and sequential circuits

  • Minimization

  • Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point)

GATE CSE Syllabus for Computer Organization and Architecture

  • Machine instructions and addressing modes

  • ALU, data path and control unit

  • Instruction pipelining, pipeline hazards

  • Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface (interrupt and DMA mode)

GATE Syllabus for Programming and Data Structures

  • Programming in C

  • Recursion

  • Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs

GATE Syllabus for Algorithms

  • Searching, sorting, hashing

  • Asymptotic worst-case time and space complexity

  • Algorithm design techniques: greedy, dynamic programming and divide‐and‐conquer

  • Graph traversals, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths

GATE Syllabus for Theory of Computation

  • Regular expressions and finite automata

  • Context-free grammars and push-down automata

  • Regular and context-free languages, pumping lemma

  • Turing machines and undecidability

GATE Syllabus for Compiler Design

  • Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation

  • Runtime environments

  • Intermediate code generation

  • Local optimisation

  • Data flow analyses: constant propagation, liveness analysis, common sub-expression elimination

GATE Syllabus for Operating System

  • System calls, processes, threads, inter‐process communication, concurrency and synchronization

  • Deadlock

  • CPU and I/O scheduling

  • Memory management and virtual memory

  • File systems

GATE Syllabus for Databases

  • ER‐model

  • Relational model: relational algebra, tuple calculus, SQL. Integrity constraints, normal forms

  • File organization, indexing (e.g., B and B+ trees)

  • Transactions and concurrency control

GATE Syllabus for Computer Networks

  • Concept of layering

  • OSI and TCP/IP Protocol Stacks; Basics of packet, circuit and virtual circuit switching
  • Data link layer

  • framing, error detection, Medium Access Control, Ethernet bridging
  • Routing protocols:

  • Shortest path, flooding, distance vector and link state routing
  • Fragmentation and IP addressing, IPv4, CIDR notation, Basics of IP support protocols (ARP, DHCP, ICMP), Network Address Translation (NAT)
  • Transport layer:

  • flow control and congestion control, UDP, TCP, sockets; Application layer protocols: DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, Email

GATE 2026 CSE Exam Pattern

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)

Q: What are the GATE CSE 2026 total marks?
A:

The GATE 2026 CSE exam is conducted for 100 marks with a total of 65 questions.

Q: What is the weightage of General Aptitude in GATE CSE 2026?
A:

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.

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Hello,

The GATE 2026 Agricultural Engineering (AG) paper will have a total of 100 marks. Out of this, 15 marks are for General Aptitude and 85 marks are for core Agricultural Engineering subjects.

The marks are generally distributed among major topics like Engineering Mathematics (12–13 marks), Farm Machinery (10–11), Farm Power (14–15), Soil & Water Conservation (12–13), Irrigation & Drainage (10–12), Agricultural Process Engineering (10–12), and Dairy & Food Engineering (9–10 marks).

The official qualifying marks for GATE 2026 are not yet released. However, based on previous years, the cutoff for the Agricultural Engineering paper is expected to be around 25 marks for General, 22.5 for OBC/EWS, and 16.6 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

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Hello dear candidate,

No, you application of GATE 2026 will not get rejected.

Under scrutiny, rectification done means they have got your correction and are checking it. If everything matches your application will be accepted soon.

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Hello,

No,For Mtech you are not eligible to give GATE examination in 2nd year diploma and after completing your diploma degree

Only bachelor's degree holders can give GATE examination

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