Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering - IITs / IISc) Syllabus 2026 conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IITs / IISc). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.
Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Indian Institute of Technology (IITs / IISc)
Verbal Aptitude: Basic English grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement, and other parts of speech; Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context; Reading and comprehension; Narrative sequencing.
Quantitative Aptitude: Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables; Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series; Mensuration and geometry; Elementary statistics and probability.
Analytical Aptitude: Logic: deduction and induction; Analogy; Numerical relations and reasoning.
Spatial Aptitude: Transformation of shapes: translating, assembling, rotations, scaling, mirroring, paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions.
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems, Local maxima and minima, Taylor and Maclaurin series, Evaluation of definite and indefinite integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Directional derivative, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.
Differential Equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchy's and Euler's equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.
Complex Variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor's and Laurent's series, Residue theorem, Solution of integrals.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations, Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson's rule, Single and multi-step methods for differential equations.
Computer Science & IT (CS): Discrete Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks.
Mechanical Engineering (ME): Engineering Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Heat-Transfer, Thermodynamics, Applications (Power Engineering, IC Engines, Refrigeration), Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.
Civil Engineering (CE): Structural Engineering (Mechanics, Concrete, Steel), Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics, Foundations), Water Resources Engineering (Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology), Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geomatics Engineering.
Electrical Engineering (EE): Electric circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics.
Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.
Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.
