GATE Exam-A Comprehensive Overview

 

A Comprehensive Overview of the GATE Exam"

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Table of Contents:

1.Introduction

2.Eligibility Criteria

3. Exam Pattern

4.Syllabus

1.INTRODUCTION:

• The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)—Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee—conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) together. Every year, GATE is held to evaluate students' thorough comprehension of a range of scientific and engineering undergraduate courses.
• The Main Motive of the GATE exam is to test students’ knowledge in subjects like Engineering and Science.
• The GATE exam is a national examination designed for candidates seeking admission to master's programs, postgraduate engineering (ME/M.Tech) programs, or analysis courses at prestigious Indian universities like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc. 
• This time, IISc Bangalore is in charge of organizing the exam. Additionally, it is anticipated to take place between the first and second weeks of February 2024.

2.ELIGIBILTY CRITERIA:

• The Eligibility Criteria for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam are mentioned below.

• Required Degree:

• Holders of a bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, or architecture (4 years following 10+2/Post-B.Sc./Post-Diploma) as well as those completing their last year in these programs.
• Holders of a bachelor's degree in science (B.Sc./B.S.) in the relevant discipline or those enrolled in their last year of those programs.

• Holders of master's degrees in any field of science, mathematics, statistics, or computer applications, or those enrolled in final year studies in any of these fields.
• Applicants pursuing a four-year integrated master's degree in engineering or technology (Post-B.Sc.) who are in their second or higher year. 

• Nationality:

• Those who are citizens of India may apply for GATE, along with candidates from Ethiopia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

• Age Restrictions:

• A Candidates can take the GATE exam at any age.

• The Number of attempts:

• There are no limits on the number of attempts that candidates may make to pass the GATE exam. 

3.EXAM PATTERN:

• Duration: 
• The GATE exam lasts for three hours, or 180 minutes in total. 

• Types of Questions: 
• There are two types of questions on the exam:
•  Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), where there are four options. 
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions, where candidates must enter a numerical value as the answer using a virtual keypad. 
• Sections: 
• The paper may have more than one section, and the structure varies based on the subject. 
• Generally, there are two sections:
•  General Aptitude (GA), which is a section that is common to all papers and consists of questions that test a candidate's language and analytical skills.
• Core Subject Questions: which are questions relevant to the candidate's chosen discipline.

• Marking System:

• For multiple-choice questions (MCQs), wrong answers are typically marked down. If a question is answered incorrectly, marks may be subtracted; usually, this is 1/3 or 1/2 of the total mark.
• Regarding NAT Questions: There isn't any deduction for answering them poorly.

• Total Marks: 

• Depending on the paper, the GATE exam's total points can vary, although they are normally 100 points.

• Validity: 

• The GATE score is good for three years after the results are made public.

• Question Paper Medium: 

• English is used for the GATE examination. Examining candidates in a particular language (e.g., Hindi) may also be an option for some papers. 

4.SYLLABUS:

The syllabus of GATE is mentioned below :

• The general aptitude (GA): Every issue has this section, which covers subjects like:

• Verbal Ability: Sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, directions, critical thinking, and verbal deduction in English grammar.

• Numerical aptitude: includes data interpretation, numerical computing, numerical estimation, and numerical reasoning.

• Engineering Mathematics: This part covers calculus, statistics, probability, complex variables, differential equations, linear algebra, and more.
• Core Subject Topics: Depending on the candidate's discipline of choice, the syllabus for core topics varies greatly. The following are a few common disciplines and the topics they cover:

• Computer Science and Information Technology (CS):

• Discrete mathematics includes graphs, sets, relations, functions, propositional and first-order logic, counting, and probability.
• Boolean algebra, minimization, combinational and sequential circuits, number representation, and computer arithmetic are all included in digital logic.
• Algorithms include graph algorithms, dynamic programming, searching, sorting, complexity, analysis, and design.
• Data structures and programming: arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, heaps, and graphs; programming in C.
• Computer Organization and Architecture: Memory hierarchy, cache, pipelining, ALU, data-path, control unit, machine instructions, and addressing modes.
• Operating system: memory management, file systems, synchronization, deadlock, CPU scheduling, processes, and threads.
• Databases: normalization, indexing, transactions, ER-model, relational model, SQL, and query processing.
• Computer networks: application layer protocols, routing, congestion control, TCP/IP, LAN technologies, ISO/OSI stack, and network security.

• The field of electrical engineering, or EE:

• Electric circuits: sinusoidal steady-state analysis, network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient response.
• Electromagnetic Fields: wave equation, transmission lines, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell's equations, Faraday's law, and Gauss's law.
• Signals and Systems: frequency response, LTI systems, convolution, Z-transform, Fourier series, and Laplace transform.
• Electrical machines include DC machines, synchronous machines, induction motors, power systems, and single-phase transformers.
• Power Systems: Protection, fault analysis, load flow, economic dispatch, transmission, distribution, and generation. 

 

• Mechanical Engineering (ME):-

• Engineering mechanics: includes the study of friction, rigid bodies, Newton's laws, particles, and free body diagrams.
• Heat transport, Bernoulli's equation, fluid statics, fluid characteristics, and thermodynamics are all covered in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences.
• Materials mechanics: axial loading, torsion, bending, deflection, and failure theories; stress and strain.
• Manufacturing procedures include metal forming, welding, machining, metrology, and inspection.

• Civil Engineering (CE):

• Solid mechanics, structural analysis, structural steel design, and RCC design are all part of structural engineering.
• Soil mechanics, foundation engineering, earth pressure theories, and retaining structures are all included in geotechnical engineering.
• Environmental engineering includes managing municipal solid waste, air pollution, and water and wastewater quality regulations.
• Highway materials, geometric design, traffic engineering, and pavement design are all aspects of transportation engineering.
• Measurements of lengths, angles, contours, leveling, theodolites, and total stations are all part of surveying.

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