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GATE Engineering Sciences Syllabus 2026: IIT Guwahati has published the syllabus for GATE 2026 Engineering Science paper on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Aspirants can refer to the GATE 2026 Engineering Sciences Syllabus on this page. This year, a new optional paper, Energy Science has been introduced. The syllabus consists of topics related to General Aptitude (GA), Engineering Mathematics along with that of optional sections. The GATE 2026 exam will be held on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026. Candidates can refer to the GATE exam syllabus for all 30 papers online.
Direct link for the GATE 2026 Engineering Science Syllabus
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IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE exam for admission to MTech programmes at several prestigious universities. Students must also follow the GATE exam pattern along with the syllabus.
IIT Guwahati has released the GATE XE syllabus on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Engineering Sciences or XE paper consists of two compulsory sections- General Aptitude (GA) and Engineering Mathematics along with two optional sections. Candidates can check the table below for the detailed syllabus of GATE Engineering Sciences 2025.
Subjects | Topics |
General Aptitude | Verbal Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Aptitude, Spatial Aptitude |
Engineering Mathematics | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Vector Calculus, Complex variables, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
Fluid Mechanics | Flow and Fluid Properties, Kinematics of Fluid Motion, Integral Analysis for a Control Volume, Differential Analysis, Dimensional Analysis, Internal Flows, Bernoulli’s Equation and its Applications, Potential Flows, External Flows |
Materials Science | Classification and Structure of Materials, : Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Phase Transformations, Properties and Applications of Materials, Characterization and Measurements of Properties, Processing of Materials |
Solid Mechanics | Mechanics of rigid bodies, Mechanics of deformable bodies, Vibrations |
Thermodynamics | Basic Concepts, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Properties of Pure Substances, Thermodynamic Relations, Thermodynamic Cycles, Ideal Gas Mixtures |
Polymer Science and Engineering | Chemistry of High Polymers, Polymer Characterization, Synthesis, Manufacturing and Properties, Polymer Blends and Composites, Polymer Technology, Polymer Rheology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Testing, Polymer Recycling and Waste management |
Food Technology | Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Microbiology, Food Products Technology, Food Engineering, |
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | Atmospheric Science, Ocean Sciences |
Energy Sciences | Fossil energy resources, Nuclear energy resources, Solar thermal systems, Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, Biomass, Wind energy conversion system, Wind energy conversion systems, Hydropower, Energy storage systems, Economic analysis of energy systems, Environmental impacts of energy use, Energy management |
The syllabus of General Aptitude consists of topics such as Verbal Aptitude, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Aptitude, and Spatial Aptitude. Below is the detailed GATE GA syllabus, as per this year's brochure.
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GATE GA Syllabus for Verbal Aptitude |
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GATE GA Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude |
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GATE GA Syllabus for Analytical Aptitude | Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations and reasoning |
GATE GA Syllabus for Spatial Aptitude | Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions. |
Engineering Mathematics is compulsory and common for all Engineering Science (XE) sections. The GATE Engineering Mathematics syllabus consists of topics such as Linear Algebra, Calculus, Vector Calculus, Complex variables, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, and Numerical Methods. Aspirants can check the detailed GATE XE syllabus for Engineering Mathematics here.
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Linear Algebra |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Calculus |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Vector Calculus |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Complex Variables |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Ordinary Differential Equations |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Partial Differential Equations |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Probability and Statistics |
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GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus for Numerical Methods |
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Check the exam pattern for GATE Engineering Sciences paper from the table below. It is crucial to understand the exam pattern of GATE 2026 XE along with the syllabus.
Particulars | Details |
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Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (Online) |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Section | General Aptitude (GA) Candidate Selected Subject |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
Total Marks | 100 Marks |
Marking Scheme | All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks |
GATE Negative Marking |
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Candidates must check the marking scheme when preparing for the GATE exam. It defines the allocation of marks for various question types. The following table shows the marking schemes for the 3 sections as per last year GATE XE Exam Pattern.
Subject | Marks Allotted |
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General Aptitude (GA) | 15 |
Engineering Mathematics (XE A) | 15 |
2 choice Subject Questions (B-H) | 70 |
Total | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. the GATE 2026 syllabus was released online.
The GATE XE 2026 syllabus consists of nine subjects, General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics (two compulsory), Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Solid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Polymer Science and Engineering, Food Technology, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
IIT Guwahati will conduct the GATE 2026 exam.
Candidates can take GATE Engineering sciences paper for admission to related MTech degrees or apply for the GATE based PSU recuitment.
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If your GATE 2026 application shows "under scrutiny," continue to monitor your applicant portal and registered email for updates, as this is a routine process where officials verify your details. An "under scrutiny" status does not mean your application is rejected; you may be notified of discrepancies and given a chance to correct them during the application correction window, which opens later. Keep your application details accurate and prepare for the exam while waiting for the correction window to open.
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Yes, you as a Bachelor of Science graduate in home science can appear for the GATE 2026 exam, as the eligibility criteria include graduates from "Science" and other fields, as well as those in the 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate program.
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Hey! The GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is very important for long-term career growth. It opens opportunities for postgraduate studies (M.Tech, MS, PhD) in top institutes like IITs and NITs and is also used by many public sector companies (PSUs) for recruitment, often with higher salary packages. In the long run, qualifying GATE can enhance your technical knowledge, career prospects, and credibility in the engineering field.
If your GATE application shows failed status even after a successful payment, don’t worry, this usually happens due to server or transaction update delays. First, wait for 24–48 hours as sometimes the status gets updated automatically. If it still shows failed, you should raise a query through the GATE application portal by providing your enrollment ID and payment receipt or transaction details. You can also contact the GATE zonal office via email or helpline with proof of payment. Keeping a screenshot of the payment success message will also help in resolving the issue quickly.
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