GATE CS Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particulars of the GATE Exam Pattern for CSE | Details of GATE Exam Pattern for CSE |
|---|---|
| Total no. of questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject |
| Weightage | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | 1/3 rd for 1 mark questions. 2/3rd for 2 mark questions. There is no negative marking for a wrong answer in NAT questions. |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | Propositional Logic |
| Predicate Logic | |
| Set Theory | |
| Relations and Functions | |
| Graph Theory | |
| Combinatorics | |
| Matrices and Determinants | |
| Vector Spaces | |
| Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors | |
| Linear Transformations | |
| Probability Theory | |
| Random Variables and Distributions | |
| Statistical Measures | |
| Hypothesis Testing | |
| Differential Calculus | |
| Integral Calculus | |
| Multivariable Calculus | |
| Numerical Solutions of Equations | |
| Numerical Integration and Differentiation | |
| Error Analysis | |
| Linear Programming | |
| Integer Programming | |
| Non-linear Programming |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topics | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Digital Logic | Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal |
| Boolean Functions, Karnaugh Maps, Simplification | |
| AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR, XNOR | |
| Adder, Subtractor, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoders, Decoders | |
| Flip-Flops (SR, D, JK, T), Counters, Registers | |
| Bus Systems, Data Latches, Buffers | |
| RAM, ROM, Cache, Memory Hierarchy | |
| TTL, CMOS Logic Families, Timing Parameters |
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| Topics | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|
| Computer Organization & Architecture | Basic Computer Organization |
| Digital Logic Circuits | |
| Data Representation | |
| Computer Arithmetic | |
| Register Transfer and Micro-Operations | |
| Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) | |
| Addressing Modes | |
| CPU Organization | |
| Memory Organization and Hierarchy | |
| Cache Memory | |
| I/O Organization | |
| Pipelining and Parallel Processing | |
| Control Unit Design | |
| Interrupts and Exceptions | |
| RISC and CISC Architectures |
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| Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Data Structures & Algorithms | Arrays |
| Linked Lists | |
| Stacks | |
| Queues | |
| Trees (Binary Trees, Binary Search Trees, AVL Trees, etc.) | |
| Heaps (Min-Heaps, Max-Heaps) | |
| Hashing | |
| Graphs (Representations, Traversal Algorithms) | |
| Sorting Algorithms (Quick Sort, Merge Sort, etc.) | |
| Searching Algorithms (Binary Search, Linear Search) | |
| Greedy Algorithms | |
| Dynamic Programming | |
| Divide and Conquer | |
| Backtracking | |
| Graph Algorithms (Shortest Path, Minimum Spanning Tree) |
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| Topics | Subtopic |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Processes and Threads |
| Process Scheduling | |
| Synchronization and Deadlock | |
| Memory Management | |
| Paging and Segmentation | |
| File Systems | |
| I/O Systems | |
| Deadlock Detection and Prevention | |
| Virtual Memory | |
| System Calls and System Programs | |
| Concurrency Control | |
| Disk Scheduling Algorithms | |
| Security and Protection | |
| Distributed Systems |
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| Topic | Sub-Topic |
|---|---|
| Databases | Relational Model |
| Entity-Relationship Model | |
| SQL and Query Processing | |
| Relational Algebra and Calculus | |
| Database Design and Normalization | |
| Transactions and Concurrency Control | |
| Database Storage and Indexing | |
| Data Warehousing and OLAP | |
| Distributed Databases | |
| Object-Oriented Databases |
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| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Computer Networks | OSI Model |
| TCP/IP Model | |
| Transmission Media | |
| Signal Encoding Techniques | |
| Error Detection and Correction | |
| Flow Control | |
| Protocols (e.g., ARP, PPP) | |
| Routing Algorithms | |
| IP Addressing and Subnetting | |
| IPv4 and IPv6 | |
| TCP Protocol | |
| UDP Protocol | |
| Flow and Congestion Control | |
| DNS, HTTP, FTP, SMTP | |
| Application Protocols and Services | |
| Cryptography | |
| Network Security Protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS) | |
| Firewalls and VPNs | |
| Basics of Wireless Communication | |
| Cellular Networks | |
| Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) |
📊 Check other GATE Exam Syllabus Branches
| GATE Instrument Engineering Syllabus | GATE EE Syllabus |
|---|---|
| GATE EC Syllabus | GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is GATE Syllabus same for IT and CSE?
Yes, the GATE Syllabus is same for IT and CSE.
Q2.What is the GATE Syllabus for CSE?
There are four sections in the GATE syllabus 2026 for CSE and IT : Computer Organization and Architecture , Digital Logic, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Programming and Data Structures, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, and Computer Networks.
Q3.How many marks is the GATE CSE for?
The GATE CSE is for a total of 100 marks with 65 Questions.
Q4.Is it easy to crack GATE CSE exam?
Yes, GATE computer science is a concept-oriented exam. The only key to scoring a good AIR is to revise and practice more.
Q5.What is the mode of GATE CSE exam?
The mode of the GATE CSE exam will be online - Computer Based Test (CBT).
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