GATE EC Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particulars of the GATE Exam Pattern for EC | Details of GATE Exam Pattern for EC |
|---|---|
| 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 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Networks, Signals & Systems | Network Theorems |
| Transient and Steady-State Analysis | |
| Sinusoidal Steady-State Analysis | |
| Two-Port Network Parameters | |
| Network Graphs and Matrices | |
| Laplace Transform | |
| Fourier Series | |
| Fourier Transform | |
| Sampling Theorem | |
| Z-Transform | |
| Discrete-Time Signal Processing | |
| Continuous-Time Signal Processing | |
| Stability and Causality | |
| Time-Domain and Frequency-Domain Analysis |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Electronic Devices | Energy Bands in Semiconductors |
| Carrier Statistics | |
| Diodes | |
| PN Junctions | |
| Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) | |
| Field Effect Transistors (FET) | |
| MOSFETs | |
| LEDs, Photodiodes, Solar Cells | |
| Zener Diodes | |
| Power Devices |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Analog Circuits | Diode Circuits |
| BJT and MOSFET Amplifiers | |
| Operational Amplifiers | |
| Feedback Amplifiers | |
| Oscillators | |
| Voltage Regulators | |
| Analog Filters | |
| Sinusoidal Oscillators | |
| Power Amplifiers | |
| Small Signal Analysis | |
| Frequency Response | |
| Current Mirrors and References |
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| Subject | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Digital Circuits | Boolean Algebra |
| Logic Gates | |
| Combinational Circuits | |
| Sequential Circuits | |
| Arithmetic Circuits | |
| Multiplexers and Demultiplexers | |
| Flip-Flops | |
| Counters | |
| Shift Registers | |
| Memory and Programmable Logic | |
| Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Converters |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Control Systems | Open-Loop and Closed-Loop Systems |
| Transfer Function Representation | |
| Time-Domain Analysis | |
| Frequency-Domain Analysis | |
| Stability and Routh-Hurwitz Criterion | |
| Root Locus Techniques | |
| Bode Plots and Nyquist Plots | |
| State Space Representation | |
| State Feedback and Observers | |
| Control System Design |
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| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Communication | Amplitude Modulation (AM) |
| Frequency Modulation (FM) | |
| Phase Modulation (PM) | |
| Analog Signal Transmission | |
| Digital Modulation Techniques | |
| Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) | |
| Quantization Noise | |
| Information Theory | |
| Communication Channel Models | |
| Bandwidth and Noise Considerations | |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) | |
| Error Detection and Correction | |
| Cellular Networks | |
| Mobile Communication Systems | |
| Wireless Propagation | |
| Multiple Access Techniques |
📊 Syllabus Table
| Topic | Subtopics |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Theory | Coulomb's Law |
| Electric Field and Potential | |
| Gauss's Law | |
| Capacitance and Dielectrics | |
| Biot-Savart Law | |
| Ampère's Law | |
| Magnetic Field and Magnetic Flux | |
| Magnetic Materials | |
| Maxwell's Equations | |
| Wave Propagation | |
| Transmission Lines | |
| Reflection and Refraction | |
| Plane Waves | |
| Polarization | |
| Electromagnetic Spectrum | |
| Transmission and Reception |
📊 GATE EC Subjectwise Weightage
| Subjects | 1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 6 | 5 | 16 |
| Network Theory | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Signals Systems | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Electronic Devices | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Analog Circuits | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Digital Circuits | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Control System | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Communication Systems | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Electromagnetics | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 100 |
📊 GATE ECE Subjectwise Weightage For Previous Years
| Sections | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% | 15% |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13% | 13% | 13% | 14% | 14% | 12% | 13% | 11% | 10% | 14% |
| Network Theory | 12% | 5% | 5% | 7% | 5.5% | 8.3% | 9% | 11% | 15% | 11% |
| Signals Systems | 10% | 8% | 8% | 7% | 9.5% | 9% | 9% | 11% | 11% | 8% |
| Electronic Devices Circuits | 6% | 10% | 13% | 12% | 11% | 9.5% | 10% | 9% | 3% | 11% |
| Analog Electronics | 7% | 13% | 11% | 8% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 9% | 15% | 9% |
| Digital Circuits | 9% | 9% | 6% | 11% | 10% | 8.3% | 9% | 9% | 6% | 4% |
| Control Systems | 5% | 10% | 10% | 7% | 9% | 8% | 10% | 8% | 11% | 7% |
| Communication | 13% | 9% | 10% | 11% | 9% | 9% | 8% | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| Electromagnetic Theory | 10% | 8% | 9% | 8% | 8% | 11.3% | 9% | 7% | 5% | 12% |
📊 Check other branches GATE Exam Syllabus
| GATE EE Syllabus | GATE ME Syllabus |
|---|---|
| GATE Mathematics Syllabus | GATE Geology & Geophysics Syllabus |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Is Information Theory there in GATE Syllabus for ECE?
Yes, Information Theory is there in GATE Syllabus for ECE
Q2.Which book is best for GATE ECE preparation?
There are many books, but the most referred books for GATE ECE Preparation is Semiconductor Physics and Devices by Donald A. Neamen and Principles of Electromagnetics by Matthew N. O. Sadiku
Q3.What is a good score in GATE ECE?
Students having a rank in the range of 600-800 can get admission into IITs for GATE ECE
Q4.How many questions do we get from each section of the GATE ECE syllabus?
Out of the two sections of the GATE ECE syllabus the general aptitude will have 15 questions and the Electrical Engineering will have 50 questions.
Q5.Is ECE tough for GATE?
The difficulty level of GATE ECE for 2024 is expected to be moderately difficult.
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