GATE CH Exam Guide 2026
GATE CH 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Exam Date
- 3rd , 4th,10th and 11th February 2024
- Result Date
- 16th March 2024
- Name of Exam
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Official Website
- II Sc
- Selection Process
- Online Entrance Test
- Exam Conducting Body
- IISc Bengaluru
- Application Start Date
- 30th August 2023
- Last Date to Apply for GATE CH
- 12th October 2023
📊 Exam Information 2
| PSU | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| MRPL | 28 |
| NPCIL | 35 |
📊 Application Fee & Payment Details
| Category | Application Fee | For Late Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| Female Candidates | Rs 900 | Rs 1400 |
| Others | Rs 1800 | RS 2300 |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Degree | Qualifying Degree | Eligible Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (four years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (four years course)/Planning (four years course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree holder in Science ME Stream (Post-Diploma/four years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
| Pharm. D.(after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during 3rd year onwards | Pursuing in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
| M.B.B.S. | M.B.B.S. Degree holders and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher | 5th, 6th, 7th or already completed |
| M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the 1st year or higher or already Completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech.(Post-B.Sc.) | Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology of 4 years program | Pursuing in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program) | Candidate must be currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 years program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or Five years integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
| Professional Society Examinations(equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subjects | Maximum Marks | Maximum Questions | Type of Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 | 10 | MCQ/MSQ/NAT |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 | 55 | MCQ/MSQ/NAT |
| Chemical Engineering | 72 | ||
| Total | 100 | 65 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sections | Subjects | GATE Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 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: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping Paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions | |
| Engineering Maths | Linear Algebra | Matrix algebra Systems of linear equations Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. |
| Calculus | Functions of a single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Taylor series, Mean value theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities, Directional derivatives, 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, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transform, Solutions of one-dimensional heat and wave equations and Laplace equations. | |
| Complex variables | Complex number, polar form of a complex number, triangle inequality. | |
| Numerical Methods: | Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions, Linear regression analysis. | |
| Probability and Statistics: | Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations. Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule. Single and multi-step methods for the numerical solution of differential equations. | |
| Chemical Engineering | Process Calculations and Thermodynamics | Steady and unsteady state mass and energy balances including multiphase, multicomponent, reacting, and non-reacting systems. Use of tie components; recycle, bypass and purge calculations; Gibbs phase rule and degree of freedom analysis. First and Second laws of thermodynamics. Applications of first law to close and open systems. Second law and Entropy. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances: Equation of State and residual properties, properties of mixtures: partial molar properties, fugacity, excess properties, and activity coefficients; phase equilibria: predicting VLE of systems; chemical reaction equilibrium. |
| Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations | Fluid statics, surface tension, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids, transport properties, shell-balances including a differential form of Bernoulli equation and energy balance, equation of continuity, equation of motion, equation of mechanical energy, Macroscopic friction factors, dimensional analysis, and similitude flow through pipeline systems, velocity profiles, flow meters, pumps and compressors, elementary boundary layer theory, flow past immersed bodies including packed and fluidized beds, Turbulent flow: fluctuating velocity, universal velocity profile, and pressure drop. Particle size and shape, particle size distribution, size reduction and classification of solid particles; free and hindered settling; centrifuge | |
| Heat Transfer | Equation of energy, steady and unsteady heat conduction, convection and radiation, thermal boundary layer and heat transfer coefficients, boiling, condensation, and evaporation; types of heat exchangers and evaporators and their process calculations; design of double pipe, shell and tube heat exchangers, and single and multiple effects evaporators. | |
| Mass Transfer | Fick’s laws, molecular diffusion in fluids, mass transfer coefficients, film, penetration, and surface renewal theories; momentum, heat, and mass transfer analogies; stage-wise and continuous contacting and stage efficiencies; HTU & NTU concepts; design and operation of equipment for distillation, absorption, leaching, liquid-liquid extraction, drying, humidification, dehumidification and adsorption, membrane separations(microfiltration, ultra-filtration, nano-filtration and reverse osmosis). | |
| Chemical Reaction Engineering | Theories of reaction rates; kinetics of homogeneous reactions, interpretation of kinetic data, single and multiple reactions in ideal reactors, the kinetics of enzyme reactions (Michaelis-Menten and Monod models), non-ideal reactors; residence time distribution, single parameter model; non-isothermal reactors; kinetics of heterogeneous catalytic reactions; diffusion effects in catalysis; rate and performance equations for catalyst deactivation | |
| Instrumentation and Process Control | Measurement of process variables; sensors and transducers; P&ID equipment symbols; process modeling and linearization, transfer functions and dynamic responses of various systems, systems with the inverse response, process reaction curve, controller modes (P, PI, and PID); control valves; transducer dynamics; analysis of closed loop systems including stability, frequency response, controller tuning, cascade, and feedforward control. | |
| Plant Design and Economics | Principles of process economics and cost estimation including depreciation and total annualized cost, cost indices, rate of return, payback period, discounted cash flow, optimization in process design, and sizing of chemical engineering equipment such as heat exchangers and multistage contactors. | |
| Chemical Technology | Inorganic chemical industries (sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, Chlor-alkali industry), fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, SSP and TSP); natural products industries (Pulp and Paper, Sugar, Oil, and Fats); petroleum refining and petrochemicals; polymerization industries (polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC, and polyester synthetic fibers). |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.When will be the GATE 2024 Chemical Engineering application form released?
The application process has been started on 30th August and continues till 12th October 2023.
Q2.Which College is the conducting body of the GATE 2024?
IISc Bangalore is the conducting body of the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) 2024.
Q3.When shall the GATE CH exam be conducted?
The GATE CH exam will be conducted between 3, 4, 10 and 11 February 2024.
Q4.What is the GATE 2024 Chemical Engineering Exam Pattern?
The GATE 2024 CH exam pattern has a single written test. The test comprises three sections i.e. General Aptitude, Chemical Engineering, and Engineering Mathematics. The total number of questions asked in the exam is 65 and that accounts for a total of 100 marks.
Q5.Can Foreign Nationals apply for the GATE 2024 CH Exam? What are the application fees for them?
Yes, foreign Nationals apply for the GATE 2024 CH Exam.
Q6.Is there any negative marking in the GATE 2024 Chemical Engineering test?
Yes, the negative marking of the GATE CH 2024 paper will be dependent on the value of the question the candidate has marked wrong. The questions that account for 1 mark will have a deduction of 1/3rd. While the questions that account for 2 marks will have a deduction of 2/3rd marks if the answers marked are wrong.
Q7.What is the age limit of the candidate under GATE CH Exam?
There is no barrier in the age limit of the candidate under GATE CH Exam.
Q8.Can candidates who are physically disabled opt for a scribe facility for the GATE 2024 Chemical Engineering Exam?
Yes, you are eligible to opt for a scribe facility for appearing in the examination.
Q9.What are the GATE 2024 Chemical Engineering Qualifying Marks?
The qualifying marks for the GATE 2024 CH are the least marks that a candidate has to score to be considered passed in the entrance test.
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