GATE Syllabus 2019 - GATE 2019 has been conducted by IIT Madras on February 2, 3, 9 and 10 in online mode. 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 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 program where they avail admissions for the same. To check the detailed GATE syllabus 2019, read the full article. Latest:GATE 2019 Score Card available now Latest:GATE 2019 Result announced on March 15
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GATE 2019 Syllabus – Paper wise
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.
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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.
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Note: The GATE syllabus 2019 for Aerospace Engineering is 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
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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
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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
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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 is conducting GATE 2019 in online mode for 24 papers. The entrance exam carries 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 consists 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
General Aptitude (GA) – 15%
Engineering Mathematics – 15%
Subject of the Paper – 70%
AR, CY, EY, XL, GG, MA and PH
General Aptitude (GA) – 15%
Subject of the Paper – 85%
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
1/3 Mark will be deducted for 1 mark question
2/3 Mark will be deducted for 2 mark question
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.
