GATE Syllabus 2019 - IIT Madras has prescribed the GATE 2019 syllabus for all the 24 papers including the new paper "Statistics". The syllabus of GATE 2019 is based on the disciplines studied in the qualifying examination. The GATE syllabus 2019 is mostly similar to last year one. The syllabus of GATE 2019 carries the topics and subjects that candidates need to study to qualify the national level PG engineering entrance exam. It is a must for the candidate to be aware of GATE 2019 syllabus, before proceeding towards preparation. GATE 2019 will be held on February 2, 3, 9 and 10 in online mode. GATE aspirants can check the syllabus of all the 24 disciplines from this article and accordingly prioritize their study plan. It is expected that candidates appear in a GATE paper appropriate to the discipline of their qualifying degree. However, candidates are free to choose any one of the GATE papers as per preference, while they must check the eligibility criteria of the M.Tech programme where they avail admissions for the same. To check the detailed GATE syllabus 2019, read full article.
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Candidates appearing for GATE 2019 must be aware of the syllabus prescribed by the authorities. Mentioned below table gives links of the syllabus for all 24 papers. Make sure that you go through the GATE syllabus 2019 to know the topics and subtopics that need to be covered in each paper, especially in XE and XL.
The syllabus for General Aptitude (common section for all the papers) and Engineering Mathematics (mandatory section for all papers except GG & XL) is given along with the GATE 2018 syllabus of each respective paper.
GATE Syllabus for 24 Papers
S.No. | Papers | Download Syllabus |
General Aptitude (GA) - Compulsory paper (Common Section in all Paper) | ||
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2. | ||
3. | ||
4. | Biotechnology (BT) | |
5. | Civil Engineering (CE) | |
6. | Chemical Engineering (CH) | |
7. | Computer Science (CS) and Information Technology (IT) | |
8. | Chemistry (CY) | |
9. | ||
10. | ||
11. | Ecology and Evolution (EY) | |
12. | Geology and Geophysics (GG) | |
13. | ||
14 | Mathematics (MA) | |
15 | ||
16 | Mining Engineering (MN) | |
17 | ||
18 | ||
19 | Physics (PH) | |
20 | ||
21 | ||
22 | Statistics | |
23 | Engineering Sciences Syllabus (XE) - Any 2 optional setions | |
Engineering Mathematics (XE A) – Compulsory section | ||
Fluid Mechanics (XE B) | ||
Material Science (XE C) | ||
Solid Mechanics (XE D) | ||
Thermodynamics (XE E) | ||
Polymer Science & Engineering (XE F) | ||
Food Technology (XE G) | ||
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (XE H) | ||
24 | Life Sciences (XL) - Any 2 optional sections | |
| Chemistry (XL P) - Compulsory section | |
Biochemistry (XL Q) | ||
Botany (XL R) | ||
Microbiology (XL S) | ||
Zoology (XL T) | ||
Food Technology (XL U) | ||
Note: The GATE syllabus 2019 for Aerospace Engineering will be divided into 2 categories – Core Topics & Special Topics. The corresponding sections of the question paper will contain 90% of the questions on Core Topics and the remaining 10% questions on Special Topics.
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GATE Syllabus - Computer Engineering Topics and Books
Weightage for Topics in GATE 2019 Computer Science Engineering
Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks | Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks |
Theory of Computation | 7.5 | Operating System | 9 |
Digital Logic | 5.25 | Database | 7.5 |
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 |
Compiler Design | 2.75 | General Aptitude | 15 |
Recommended Books for GATE 2019 Computer Science Engineering
GATE Topic | Books and Author |
Engineering Mathematics | Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth Rosen |
Digital Logic | Digital Electronics by S. Salivahanan & S. Arivazhagan Digital Design by Morris Mano |
Computer Organization & Architecture | Computer Architecture – A Quantitative Approach by Hennessy and Patterson Computer Organization and Embedded systems by Carl Hamacher |
Programming & Data Structures | Classic Data Structures by Debasis Samanta The C Programming language by Dennis Richie |
Algorithms | Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen Data Structures & Algorithms by R.S. Salaria |
Theory of Computation | An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz |
Compiler Design | Compiler Design in C by Allen I Holub Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools by Aho & Ullman |
Operating System | Operating Systems by Stallings Operating System Concepts by Galvin |
Databases | Database System Concepts by Henry. F. Korth Normalization and indexing by Shamkant B. Navathe |
Computer Networks | Computer Networks by Peterson & Davie Data Communications and Networking by Kurose & Ross and Behrouz A. Forouzan |
To read in detail on how to prepare for GATE Computer Science Engineering read here
GATE Syllabus - Mechanical Engineering Topics and Books
Weightage for Topics in GATE 2019 Mechanical Engineering
Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks | Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks |
Engineering Mechanics | 2.5 | Thermodynamics | 12.75 |
Strength of materials | 7.75 | Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 1.25 |
Theory of Mechanics | 9 | Manufacturing Engineering | 14.25 |
Machine Design | 3.75 | Industrial Engineering | 8 |
Fluid Mechanics | 7.5 | Engineering Maths | 12.25 |
Heat Transfer | 6 | General Aptitude | 15 |
Recommended Books for GATE 2019 Mechanical Engineering
Topics | Books |
Design of Machine Elements | Machine design - V.B. Bhandari |
Engineering Mechanics | Engineering Mechanics by Bhavikatti Engineering Mechanics by R K Rajput Engineering Mechanics by Beer and Johnston |
Fluid Mechanics | Fluid Mechanics by R K Bansal Fluid & Hydraulics- Modi and Seth |
Heat Transfer | Heat Transfer by Cengel and Holman Heat and Mass Transfer by J P Hollman and R C Sachdeva |
Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering by O P Khanna, Buffa and Sarin |
Manufacturing Engineering | Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes, Technology and Automation by R.K. Jain |
Strength of Materials | Strength of Materials - Gere & Timoshenko |
Strength of Materials | Strength of Materials by Gere and Timoshenko, B C Unamia, Sadhu Singh, Ramamrutham |
Thermal Science | Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag |
Thermodynamics | Engineering Thermodynamics by P K Nag and Rajput Thermodynamics by Cengel. |
Theory of Machines | Theory of Machines by Ratan |
Vibrations | Mechanical Vibration by Grover |
To read in detail on how to prepare for GATE Mechanical Engineering read here
GATE Syllabus - Electronics & Communication Engineering Topics and Books
Weightage for Topics in GATE 2019 Electronics & Communication Engineering
Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks | Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks |
Network Theory | 11.25 | Communication Systems | 10.75 |
Electronics Devices & Circuits | 7.25 | EMT | 9.5 |
Analog Circuits | 11.75 | Micro Processors | 1.5 |
Digital Circuits | 6 | Engineering Maths | 10.5 |
Signal & Systems | 9 | General Aptitude | 15 |
Control Systems | 9 | - | - |
Recommended Books for GATE 2019 Electronics & Communication Engineering
Reference Books | Authors |
General Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude by CAT by Arun Sharma, Quantitative Aptitude by R.S Agarwal |
Control System | Control Systems by Nagarath and Gopal Control Systems Engineering by Norma Nise |
Network | Network Theory by Alexander Sadiku Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg Circuit Theory by A.Chakraborty |
Electronic Devices | Electronic Devices and Circuits by Millman & Halkias, Semiconductor Physics And Devices by Donald A. Neamen, Solid state electronic devices by Ben G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee |
Signal Systems | Digital Signal Processing by S.K Mitra, Modern digital and analog Communications system by BP Lathi, Signals & Systems By Alan V. Oppenheim |
Analog Circuits | Analog Electronics, Electronics devices and circuits – Donald A Neaman, Microelectronics Circuits by Sedra & Smith, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Robert L Boylestad & Nashelsky, Pulse and Digital Electronics by Millman and Taub |
Digital System | Digital Logic and Computer Design by M.Morris Mano, Digital circuits and design by Salivahanan Fundamentals of digital systems by Anandkumar, Digital Electronic Principles and applications by Ronald J. Toccii, Pearson Publications |
Electromagnetics | Elements of Electromagnetics by Matthew N.O. Sadiku Network lines and fields by J.D ryder (Transmission lines part) Electromagnetic waves and Radiating Systems by Jordon and ballmain Antenna Theory by Balanis |
Communication System | Analog and Digital Communication System by Simon Haykin, Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schillings, Modern digital and Analog Communications system by BP Lathi, Electronic Communication Systems by Kennedy and Davis (just the Noise chapter) |
Maths | Advanced Engineering Mathematics by R. K. Jain, S. R. K. Iyengar Higher Engineering mathematics by Dr. B.S Grewal |
To read in detail on how to prepare for GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering read here
GATE Syllabus - Electrical Engineering Topics and Books
Weightage for Topics in GATE 2019 Electrical Engineering
Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks | Topic | Expected Weightage in Marks |
Network Theory | 11.75 | Analog & Digital Electronics | 11.25 |
Signal & System | 8.5 | EMT | 2.75 |
Electrical machines | 8.25 | Power Electronics | 7.5 |
Power Systems | 9.75 | Engineering Maths | 11.75 |
Control Systems | 9 | General Aptitude | 15 |
Electrical & Electronics Measurements | 4.5 | - | - |
Recommended Books for GATE 2019 Electrical Engineering
Topics | Books |
Engineering Mathematics | Advanced Engineering Mathematics by E.Kreyszig |
Networks | Engineering Circuit Analysis by Hayt & Kemmerly |
Signal and systems | Signals and Systems by Oppenheim & Wilsky Signals and Systems by Nagoor Kani |
Electrical Machine | Electrical Machinery by P.S.Bimbhra |
Power system | Power Systems Engineering by Nagrath & Kothari Power Systems by JB Guptha & CL Wadhwa |
Power Electronics | For Beginners- Power Electronics by MH Rashid Power Electronics by P.S.Bimbhra |
Control system | Control Systems Engineering by Nagrath & Gopal |
Measurement | Electrical and Electronic Measurement & Instrumentation by AK Sawhney |
Analog | Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Boylestad |
Digital Circuits | Digital Design by M.Morris Mano |
Electro Magnetics | Elements of Electromagnetics by Mathew N. O. Sadiku Engineering Electromagnetics by William .H.Hayt |
Circuit analysis | Transient Analysis Of Electric Power Circuits by Arieh L Shenkmann and also Chakrabarthi |
To read in detail on how to prepare for GATE Electrical Engineering read here
GATE Syllabus - Civil Engineering Topics and Books
Weightage for Topics in GATE 2019 Civil Engineering
Topic | Weightage | Topic | Weightage |
SOM | 7.75 | Design of Steel Structures | 4.25 |
Structural Analysis | 3.5 | Highway & Surveying | 12 |
Geo-Technical | 15.25 | Environment Engg | 9 |
FM and Hydraulic machine | 6.75 | Engineering Mathematics | 12.25 |
Irrigation & Hydrology | 7.75 | General Aptitude | 15 |
RCC and Pre stressed concrete | 6.5 | - | - |
Recommended Books for GATE 2019 Civil Engineering
Topics | Authors |
Theory of Structure | CK Wang, S. Rammamrutham, L.S. Negi & Jangit |
Theory of Elasticity | Timoshenko & Gere |
Theory of Structure | Wilbur & Norris |
Strength of Materials/Mechanics of Structure | Gare & Timoshenko, E. Popove, L. Singer, B.C. Punamia, Rammamrutham |
Soil Mechanics | Gopal Ranjan & Rao,Venkat Ramaiha,S. K. Garg, B.C. Punamia, V N S Murthy |
Steel Design | Kazimi Zindal to improve concepts; for numerals L.S. Negi and for other topics – S.K. Duggal |
Reinforced Concrete Structures Design (RCC) | Krishna Raju, PC Verghese, Pillai & Menon |
Railway Engineering | Subhash And Satyapal |
Pre-stressed Concrete | Krishna Raju |
Reinforced Concrete | Ashok K Jain |
Water Resources | S K Garg |
Transportation | Justo Khanna |
Geo-tech Engineering | Gopal Ranjan and Rao, R.F. Craig |
Highway Engineering | Khanna |
CPM-PERT/ Construction Tech | BC Punmia, Peurifoy |
Fluid Mechanics & Machines | RK Bansal, Modi & Seth |
Environmental Engg | SK Garg (1&2), Peavy-Rowe |
Highway/ Pavement & Traffic | Khanna & Justo, Kadiyali |
Railway & Airport | Saxena & Arora |
Surveying | KR Arora; BC Punmia |
Build materials | ML Gambhir; BC Punmia; MS Shetty |
Irrigation | SK Garg |
Engineering Maths | BS Garewal; Kreyzig |
To read in detail on how to prepare for GATE Civil Engineering read here
GATE Syllabus - Instrumentation Engineering Topics and Books
Weightage for Topics in GATE 2019 Instrumentation Engineering
Topic | Expected weightage | Topic | Expected weightage |
Analog circuits | 11.75 | Circuits & Networks | 10.25 |
Analytical Biomedical & Optical Instrumentation | 4.25 | Process Controls | 1.5 |
Communications | 1.5 | Signals and Systems | 7.75 |
Control System | 10.75 | Transducers | 12.25 |
Digital Circuits | 7 | Engg Maths | 11.75 |
Measurements | 6.25 | General Aptitude | 15 |
Recommended Books for GATE 2019 Instrumentation Engineering
Topics | Recommended Books and Author |
Mathematics | Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig |
Network Theory | Engineering Circuit Analysis by Steven M. Durbin, Jack E. Kemmerly , William H. Hayt |
Analog Electronics | Fundamentals of Microelectronics by Behzad Razavi GATE - Electronics & Communication by R K Kanodia |
Signals and Systems | Signals And Systems (Schaum’s Outline Series) by H P HSU Signals & Systems by Alan V. Oppenheim |
Communication Systems | Modern Digital and Analog Communication System by B P Lathi |
Electrical and Electronic Measurements | A Course In Electrical And Electronic Measurements And Instrumentation by A K Sawhney |
Control System | Automatic Control Systems by B C Kuo |
Process Control | Process Control: Modeling, Design, And Simulation by B. Wayne Bequette |
Transducers | Introduction to Measurements and Instrumentation by Arun K Ghosh |
To read in detail on how to prepare for GATE Instrumentation Engineering read here
GATE Exam Pattern 2019 - Along with GATE syllabus, candidates must be also aware of exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern of GATE 2019 will help candidates to know the marking scheme, topic-wise question weightage etc. IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2019 in online mode for 23 papers. The entrance exam will carry 65 questions, total of 100 marks. Out of these 100 questions, 10 will carry a total of 15 marks asked from General Aptitude (GA). Candidates will be given 3 hours to complete the examination.
GATE 2019 question paper will consist of 2 types of questions- Multiple choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT). MCQ type of questions will carry negative marking, 1/3rd marks will be deducted for a 1 mark question while 2/3rd marks for a 2 mark question. However, NAT carry no negative marking.
Mentioned below is the exam pattern of various paper codes
Paper Code | Exam Pattern |
CE, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, AE, AG, BT, CH, MN, MT, TF, XE, PE, ST and PI |
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AR, CY, EY, XL, GG, MA and PH |
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GATE Marking Scheme
Paper Code | GA Marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, AE, AR, AG, BT, EY, GG, IN, MA, ME, PH, PI, TF, MN, MT, PE, ST | 15 | 85 | 100 |
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XE (Section A + any two sections) | 15 | 15+2*35 | 100 | |
XL (Section P + any two sections) | 15 | 25+2*30 | 100 |
FAQs on GATE Syllabus 2019
Q. Is there any change in the GATE 2019 syllabus for any of the papers?
Ans: GATE syllabus has been released. There seems to be no major changes in the syllabus.
Q. Is there any new GATE paper?
Ans: Yes, Statistics is now a new paper that has been incorporated from GATE 2019 with a paper code of ST.
GATE Statistics
Year | Appeared | Registered | Appeared (%) | Qualified (%) | Qualified |
2016 | 818850 | 971831 | 84.26 | 16.53 | 135392 |
2015 | 804463 | 927580 | 86.73 | 15.05 | 121060 |
2014 | 889157 | 1033625 | 86.02 | 16.84 | 149694 |
2013 | 984855 | 1200728 | 82.02 | 13.88 | 136699 |
2012 | 686614 | 777134 | 88.35 | 15.81 | 108526 |
2011 | 558480 | 612568 | 91.17 | 17.23 | 96239 |
2010 | 420596 | 460541 | 91.33 | 14.23 | 59853 |
2009 | 212130 | 230341 | 92.09 | 16.63 | 35273 |
2008 | 166027 | 184672 | 89.9 | 19.09 | 31694 |
2007 | 153822 | 168917 | 91.06 | 28.86 | 44387 |
2006 | 170252 | 184308 | 92.37 | 19.86 | 33813 |
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