GATE 2026 Microbiology Syllabus (XL-S): IIT Guwahati has released the GATE syllabus for Microbiology 2026 (XL-S) on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The syllabus includes all the topics on which the XL- S paper will be based on. Aspirants must follow the GATE 2026 exam pattern along with the syllabus to effectively develop their preparation strategy. The authority will conduct the GATE entrance exam in online mode. The GATE 2026 syllabus Microbiology syllabus PDF download direct link is provided here. The authority will conduct the GATE 2026 exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Candidates can check the IIT GATE 2026 syllabus for Microbiology on this page.
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The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 Microbiology syllabus (XL-S) on the official website. The GATE Microbiology syllabus 2026 covers topics such as Historical Perspective, Methods in Microbiology, Microbial Growth, Control of Micro-organisms, Chemotherapy/Antibiotics and more. The detailed syllabus for GATE Microbiology is provided below.
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GATE Microbiology Syllabus for Historical Perspective |
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GATE Microbiology syllabus for Methods in Microbiology |
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GATE Microbiology Syllabus 2026 for Microbial Taxonomy and Diversity |
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GATE Microbiology Syllabus for Prokaryotic Cells: Structure and Function |
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GATE Microbiology Syllabus Microbial Growth |
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GATE Microbiology syllabus for Control of Micro-organisms | Disinfection and Sterilization: Principles, methods and assessment of efficacy. |
GATE Microbiology syllabus for Microbial Metabolism |
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GATE Microbiology syllabus for Microbial Diseases and Host Pathogen Interaction |
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GATE Microbiology syllabus for Chemotherapy/Antibiotics |
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GATE Microbiology syllabus for Microbial Genetics |
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GATE Microbiology syllabus for Microbial Ecology |
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The authority has released the GATE 2026 exam pattern for Microbiology on the official website. Candidates must familiarize themselves with the GATE Microbiology syllabus and exam pattern. It will include details such as the marking scheme, types of questions, exam duration, mark distribution, and more.
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Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Test Duration | 3 hours |
Sections | General Aptitude (GA), Candidates Selected Subjects, Compulsory Subject |
Types of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
Distribution of Marks | General Aptitude - 15 marks Compulsory Section - 25 marks Subject marks - 60 marks |
Total Marks | 100 marks |
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Candidates can follow the following preparation tips for planning the preparation for the GATE Microbiology syllabus.
Get familiar with the GATE Microbiology syllabus and paper pattern
Create a proper study timetable distributing equal time for all topics.
Gather resources such as study materials, previous question papers, and books
Make handy notes for formulas
Regular revision is important
Attempt the GATE mock test
Solve previous year question paper
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