GATE Syllabus 2022, GATE Exam Pattern & download Syllabus PDF
GATE Syllabus 2022: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), is conducted every year for engineering students. The GATE Syllabus and Exam Pattern are almost the same every year. There are no changes in the previous exam syllabus. If there is any change in the GATE Exam syllabus we will update. The total number of questions, types of questions asked, and the marking scheme of the exam and other important information are given in the exam pattern section below. The Gate exam is conducted in Online mode. The GATE Examination 2022, will have 29 subjects/disciplines from this year onwards. A candidate can appear only in any one paper of the interested disciplines. For the candidates, we provide the detailed exam pattern for the GATE exam, syllabus, and pdf link on this page.
Subjects for GATE Exam 2022
The GATE Examination 2022, will have 29 subjects/disciplines from this year onwards. The candidates can appear in any one of the following disciplines/ subjects.
GATE Paper
Code
GATE Paper
Code
Aerospace Engineering
AE
Instrumentation Engineering
IN
Agricultural Engineering
AG
Mathematics
MA
Architecture and Planning
AR
Mechanical Engineering
ME
Bio-medical Engineering
BM
Mining Engineering
MN
Biotechnology
BT
Metallurgical Engineering
MT
Civil Engineering
CE
Petroleum Engineering
PE
Chemical Engineering
CH
Physics
PH
Computer Science and Information Technology
CS
Production and Industrial Engineering
PI
Chemistry
CY
Statistics
ST
Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
TF
Electrical Engineering
EE
Engineering Sciences
XE
Environmental Science & Engineering (New)
ES
Humanities & Social Sciences (New)
XH
Ecology and Evolution
EY
Life Sciences
XL
Geology and Geophysics
GG
GATE 2022 Paper Codes for Engineering Sciences(XE), Humanities & Social Sciences(XH), and Life Science(XL) Papers
XE Paper Sections
Code
XL Paper Sections
Code
XH Paper Sections
Code
Engineering Mathematics(Compulsory – 15 Marks)
A
Chemistry (Compulsory- 25 Marks)
P
Reasoning and Comprehension (Compulsory) (25 marks)
B1
Any two optional sections (2×35 = 70 marks)
Any two optional sections (2×30 = 60 marks)
Anyone optional section (60 marks)
Fluid Mechanics
B
Biochemistry
Q
Economics
C1
Materials Science
C
Botany
R
English
C2
Solid Mechanics
D
Microbiology
S
Linguistics
C3
Thermodynamics
E
Zoology
T
Philosophy
C4
Polymer Science and Engineering
F
Food Technology
U
Psychology
C5
Food Technology
G
–
–
Sociology
C6
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
H
–
–
–
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GATE 2022 Exam Pattern
There are no major changes in GATE 2022 exam pattern. Only two new disciplines/subjects are added this year. candidates check the exam pattern.
Particulars
Details
Examination Mode
Computer Based Test (Online)
Duration
3 Hours
Section
General Aptitude (GA) and
Candidate Selected Subject
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs),
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Design of Questions
Application
Analysis and synthesis
Comprehension
Recall
Number of Questions
10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Total Marks
100 Marks
Marking Scheme
All of the questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks
GATE Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme
Check the marking schema of the different papers. There is a different marking scheme depending on the paper.
GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1 Geology OR Section 2 Geophysics)]
15
25 + 60
100
180
XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections)
15
15 + (2 x 35)
100
180
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section)
15
25 + (1 x 60)
100
180
XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections)
15
25 + (2 x 30)
100
180
Section-wise Marks Distribution:
Paper Code
Marks Distribution
Distribution of Questions in all Papers except
AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL
General Aptitude (GA) – 15,
Engineering Mathematics -13, and
The subject of the Paper – 72
Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL
General Aptitude (GA)- 15 and
The subject of the Paper- 85
GATE 2022 Syllabus for General Aptitude
The General Aptitude (GA) holds 15% of the total marks. It is a common subject for all branch papers. The questions in General Aptitude are based on verbal ability and numerical ability.
The two-section are explained below,
1. Verbal Ability: The following topics are asked in this section:
English Grammar
Sentence Completion
Verbal Analogies
Word Groups
Instructions
Critical Reasoning
Verbal Deduction
2. Numerical Ability: This section questions test the basic mathematical skills of candidates. The following topics are asked in this section.
Numerical computation
Numerical Estimation
Numerical Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Subject-Wise topics for GATE Syllabus and PDF
The detailed and subject-wise syllabus for the GATE syllabus is tabulated below. Candidates can check the syllabus.
General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for all papers)
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
Biomedical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Circuits
Analog and Digital Electronics
Signals and Systems
Measurement and Digital Electronics
Sensors and Bioinstrumentations
Medical Imaging System
Biomaterials
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biomechanics
GATE Syllabus forAerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering Syllabus
Fourier Series
Laplace Transforms
Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations
Numerical integration and differentiation.
Dynamic stability
Euler angle
Equations of motion
Aerodynamic forces and moments, stability & control derivatives
Decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics
Longitudinal modes; lateral-directional modes.
Orbit transfer
In-plane and out-of-plane
Elementary ideas of viscous flows including boundary layers
Wind Tunnel Testing
Measurement and visualization techniques
Vibration of beams
Theory of elasticity
Equilibrium and compatibility equations
Airy’s stress function
GATE Syllabus for Agriculture Engineering
Agriculture Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Farm Machinery
Farm Power
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Agricultural Processing Engineering
Dairy and Food Engineering
GATE Syllabus for Architecture & Planning
Architecture & Planning Syllabus
Architecture and Design
Building Materials, Construction, and Management
Building and Structures
Environmental Planning and Design
Urban Design
Urban Planning and Housing
Planning Techniques and Management
Services, Infrastructure, and Transportation
GATE Syllabus forBiotechnology
Biotechnology Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
General Biotechnology
Recombinant DNA Technology
Plant and Animal Biotechnology
Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology
GATE Syllabus forCivil Engineering
Civil Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Geomatics Engineering
GATE Syllabus forChemical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Process Calculations and Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations
Heat Transfer
Mass Transfer
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Instrumentation and Process Control
Plant Design and Economics
Chemical Technology
GATE syllabus forComputer Science and Information
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering Mathematics
Digital Logic
Computer Organization and Architecture
Programming and Data Structures
Algorithms
Theory of Computation
Compiler Design
Operating System
Databases
Computer Networks
Candidates can check the detailed Exam pattern for Computer science and Information Technology. Also, download the PDF syllabus for GATE Exam 2022. Computer Science is one among those which is opted by around 30-40% students appearing for GATE Exam.
GATE Syllabus for Chemistry
Chemistry Syllabus
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
GATE Syllabus for Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Networks, Signals, and Systems
Electronic Devices
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Control System
Communication
Electromagnetics
GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Circuits
Electromagnetic Fields
Signals and Systems
Electrical Machines
Power Systems
Control Systems
Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Analog and Digital Electronics
Power Electronics
GATE Syllabus for Environmental Science & Engineering (New)
Environmental Science & Engineering (New)
Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
Environmental Chemistry
Environmental Microbiology
Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics
Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management
Air and Noise Pollution
Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
Global and Regional Environmental Issues
GATE Syllabus forEcology and Evolution
Ecology and Evolution Syllabus
Ecology
Evolution
Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology
Behavioral Ecology
GATE Syllabus forGeology And Geophysics
Geology
Geophysics
GATE Syllabus forInstrumentation Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Control Systems
Electrical Circuits
Analog and Digital Electronics
Signals and Systems
Measurements
Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation
Communication and Optical Instrumentation
GATE Syllabus for Mathematics
Mathematics Syllabus
Calculus
Linear Algebra
Rear Analysis
Complex Analysis
Ordinary Differential Equations
Algebra
Functional Analysis
Numerical Analysis
Partial Differential Equations
Topology
Linear Programming
GATE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Applied Mechanics and Design
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science
Material, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
GATE Syllabus forMining Engineering
Mining Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Mine Development Surveying
Geomechanics and Ground Control
Mining Methods and Machinery
Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation, and Underground Hazards
Mine Economics, Mine Planning, System Engineering
GATE Syllabus forMetallurgical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Thermodynamics and Rate Process
Extractive Metallurgy
Physical Metallurgy
Mechanical Metallurgy
Manufacturing Process
GATE Syllabus forPhysics
Physics Syllabus
Mathematical Physics
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetic Theory
Quantum Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics
Solid State Physics and Electronics
Nuclear and Particle Physics
GATE Syllabus forProduction and Industrial Engineering
Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Genera Engineering
Manufacturing Processes
Quality and Reliability
Industrial Engineering
Operation Research an Operational Management
GATE Syllabus forTextile Engineering Syllabus
Engineering Mathematics
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
GATE Syllabus for XE-A (Engineering Mathematics)
XE-A (Engineering Mathematics Syllabus)
Linear Algebra
Calculus
Vector Calculus
Ordinary Differential Equations
Partial Differential Equations
Complex variables
Probability and Statistics
Numerical Methods
GATE Syllabus for XE-B (Fluid Mechanism)
XE-B (Fluid Mechanism Syllabus)
Flow and Fluid Properties
Kinematics
Integral analysis
Differential Analysis
Inviscid flows
Dimensional analysis
Internal flows
Prandtl boundary layer equations
Gate Syllabus forXE-C (Material Sciences)
XE-C (Material Sciences Syllabus)
Processing of Materials
Characterization Techniques:
Structure and Imperfections
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Properties of Materials
Material types
Environmental Degradation
Elements of Quantum Mechanics and Mathematics
GATE Syllabus forXE-E (Thermodynamics)
XE-E (Thermodynamics Syllabus)
Basic Concepts
Law of Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics Cycle
Thermodynamics Relations
Ideal Gas Mixtures
GATE Syllabus for XE-F (Polymer Science and Engineering)
XE-F (Polymer Science and Engineering Syllabus)
Chemistry of high polymers
Polymer Characterization
Synthesis and properties
Polymer blends and composites
Polymer Technology
Polymer rheology
Polymer processing
Polymer testing
GATE syllabus for XE-G (Food Technology)
XE-G (Food Technology Syllabus)
Food Chemistry and Nutrition
Food Microbiology
Food Products Technology
Food Engineering
GATE Syllabus for XL-P (Chemistry)
XL-P (Chemistry Syllabus)
Atomic Structure and Periodicity
Structure and Bonding
s, p and d Block Elements
Chemical Equilibria
Electrochemistry
Reaction Kinetics
Thermodynamics
Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms
GATE Syllabus for XL-(Botany)
XL-R (Botany Syllabus)
Plant Systematics
Plant Anatomy
Morphogenesis & Development
Physiology and Biochemistry
Genetics
Plant Breeding and Genetic Modification
Economic Botany
Plant Pathology
Ecology and Environment
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GATE Syllabus for XL-S (Microbiology)
XL-S (Microbiology Syllabus)
Historical Perspective
Methods in Microbiology
Microbial Taxonomy and Diversity
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Structure and Function
Microbial Growth
Control of Micro-organisms
Microbial Metabolism
Microbial Diseases and Host-Pathogen Interaction
Chemotherapy/Antibiotics
Microbial Genetics
Microbial Ecology
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GATE Syllabus for XL
XL-T (Zoology Syllabus)
Animal world
Genetics
Evolution
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Gene expression in Eukaryotes
Animal Anatomy and Physiology
Parasitology and Immunology
Development Biology
Ecology
Animal Behavior
GATE Syllabus XH-B(reasoning and Comprehension)
XH-B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) (New)
Reading Comprehension
Expression
Analytical reasoning
Logical reasoning
GATE Syllabus for XH-C1(Economics)
XH-C1 (Economics) (New)
Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
International Economics
Public Economics
Development Economics
Indian Economy
–
GATE Syllabus for XH-C3 (Linguistics) (New)
XH-C3 (Linguistics) (New)
Areal Typology, Universals, Cross-linguistic Features
Language and Linguistics
Levels of Grammar and Grammatical Analysis
Historical Linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Methods of analysis
Applied Linguistics
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GATE Syllabus for XH-C(Philosophy)
XH-C4 (Philosophy) (New)
Classical Indian Philosophy
Contemporary Indian Philosophy
Classical and Modern Western Philosophy
Contemporary Western Philosophy
GATE Syllabus for XH-C(Psychology)
XH-C5 (Psychology) (New)
Perception, Learning, Memory, and Forgetting
Cognition: Thinking, Intelligence, and Language
Research Methods and Statistics
Psychometrics
The biological and evolutionary basis of behavior
Personality
Applications of Psychology
Motivation, Emotion, and Stress and Coping
Social psychology
Development across the life span
GATE Syllabus for XH-C6(Sociology)
XH-C6 (Sociology) (New)
Family, Marriage, and Kinship
Sociological Theory
Research Methodology and Methods
Sociological Concepts
Agrarian Sociology and Rural Transformation
Indian Society / Sociology of India
Social Movements
Sociology of Development
GATE Syllabus PDF- Subject-wise
The detailed subject-wise syllabus of the GATE exam is given below in the form of a PDF. Candidates can check the PDF link for GATE syllabus subjects for their disciplines. The subject-wise GATE Syllabus PDF download click is given below,