GATE PI Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Overview
- Exam
- 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th February 2024
- Post
- Production & Industrial Engineering
- Full-Form
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
- Official Website
- GATE
- Result Announcement
- 16th March 2024
- Admit Card Release Date
- 3rd January 2024
- Online Applications Ends
- 12th October 2023
- Online Application Starts
- 30th August 2023
📊 Exam Information 2
| PSU | Posts |
|---|---|
| BSPCL | To be notified |
| DRDO | To be notified |
📊 Application Fee
| For Examination Centres in India | Fees to be Paid (Rs.) | During the Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female candidates | 900 | 1800 |
| SC/ST/PwD* category candidates | 900 | 1800 |
| All other candidates | 1800 | 2300 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sections | Number Of Questions | Type of Questions | Marks Allotted | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 Questions | MCQ/MSQ/NAT | 15 | 3 Hours |
| Engineering Maths | 55 Questions | MCQ/MSQ/NAT | 13 | |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 72 | |||
| Total | 65 | 100 | - |
📊 Exam Information 5
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Eligible Candidates Description | Passing Year Should not be later than |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2023 |
| 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 | 2024 (for 5-year program), 2023 (for 4-year program) |
| B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree holder e in ScienME Stream (Post-Diploma/four years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed | 2023 |
| 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 | 2025 |
| 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 | 2023 |
| 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 | 2023 |
| 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 | 2025 |
| 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 | 2024 |
| 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 | 2022 |
| 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 | 2023 |
| ProfessionalSociety 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, AMIME by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses | NA |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | GATE Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Verbal Aptitude | English grammar – verb-noun agreement, conjunctions, prepositions, articles, adjectives, tenses, other parts of speech; Vocabulary (phrases, words, & idioms); comprehension & reading; narrative sequencing. |
| Analytical Aptitude | Analogy; logic including induction & deduction; relations between numbers & reasoning. |
| Spatial Aptitude | Shapes transformations including assembling, grouping, translation, rotation, mirroring, & scaling; paper cutting, paper folding & 2-D and 3-D patterns. |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Numerical computation & estimation; elementary statistics & probability; mensuration; geometry; data & graphs (bar graphs, pie charts etc.), 2- and 3- dimensional plots, tables & maps. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | GATE Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Linear Algebra | Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen vectors. |
| Calculus | Identities of vector; Mean value theorems; Single variable functions; Stokes, Gauss & Green’s theorems; Gradient, Divergence & Curl; Limit, continuity & differentiability; Maxima & Minima; Directional derivatives; Definite evaluation & improper integrals; Partial & total derivatives; Line, Surface & Volume integrals. |
| Differential Equations | Laplace transforms; Cauchy’s & Euler’s equations; First order equations (linear & non-linear); Initial & boundary value problems; Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients. |
| Complex Variables | Taylor Series; Analytic Functions; Cauchy’s Integral Theorem. |
| Probability and Statistics | Probability & sampling theorems definitions; Linear regression; Conditional probability; Random variables, Poisson, Normal & Binomial & exponential distributions; Standard Deviation & mean, median, & mode. |
| Numerical Methods | Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules, Single and multi-step methods for differential equations |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Subject
- GATE Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus
- General Engineering
- Engineering Materials: Stress-strain metal behavior & alloys; Structural, physical & mechanical properties, and common engineering material applications (metals & alloys, semiconductors, ceramics, polymers, & composites – metal, polymer and ceramic based); Metal & alloys heat treatment & its influence on mechanical properties; Iron-carbon equilibrium phase diagram. Applied Mechanics: Strength of materials – stress, strain & their relationship; Engineering mechanics (concept of free body, equivalent force systems, equilibrium equations); Trusses; Mohr’s circle (stress); Euler’s column theory; Torsion; Failure theories; Beam deflection, bending & shear stresses; Thick & thin cylinders. Theory of Machines and Design: Planar mechanism analysis, cams and followers; Pressure vessels; Governors and flywheels; Bolted, riveted & welded joint designs; Interference/shrink fit joints; Friction & lubrication; Belt drives, keys, spur gears, couplings, shafts, brakes & clutches designs. Thermal and Fluids Engineering: Fluid mechanics (fluid statics, Bernoulli’s equation, flow through pipes, laminar & turbulent flows, continuity equations & momentum, capillary action); Air standard cycles; Heat transfer (conduction, convection & radiation application); Dimensional analysis; Thermodynamics (zeroth, first & second thermodynamic laws, systems & processes of thermodynamics, work & heat calculation for systems & control volumes).
- Industrial Engineering
- Product Design and Development: Principles of product design, tolerance design; Quality and cost considerations; Product life cycle; Standardization, simplification, diversification; Value engineering and analysis; Concurrent engineering; Design for “X” Work System Design: Taylor’s scientific management, Gilbreths’s contributions; Productivity – concepts and measurements; Method study, Micro-motion study, Principles of motion economy; Work measurement – time study, Work sampling, Standard data, PMTS; Ergonomics; Job evaluation and merit rating Facility Design: Facility location factors and evaluation of alternate locations; Types of plant layout and their evaluation; Computer aided layout design techniques; Assembly line balancing; Materials handling systems.
- Quality and Reliability
- Metrology and Inspection: : Accuracy and precision; Types of errors; Limits, fits and tolerances; Gauge design, Interchangeability, Selective assembly; Linear, angular, and form measurements (straightness, flatness, roundness, runout and cylindricity) by mechanical and optical methods; Inspection of screw threads and gears; Surface roughness measurement by contact and noncontact methods. Quality Management: Quality – concept and costs; Statistical quality control – process capability analysis, control charts for variables and attributes and acceptance sampling; Six sigma; Total quality management; Quality assurance and certification - ISO 9000, ISO14000. Reliability & Maintenance: Reliability, availability and maintainability; Distribution of failure and repair times; Determination of MTBF and MTTR, Reliability models; Determination of system reliability; Preventive and predictive maintenance and replacement, Total productive maintenance.
- Manufacturing Processes I
- Casting: Types of casting processes and applications; molds & cores (materials, making, & testing); Sand casting; cast iron, steels, & nonferrous metals & alloys casting techniques; gating system & riser design; solidification & microstructure development analysis; Casting defects & their inspection by non-destructive testing; Other casting techniques (Pressure die casting, Investment casting, Centrifugal casting, Shell mold casting). Metal Forming: Stress-strain relations in elastic & plastic deformation; Defects in metal working and their causes; von Mises & Tresca yield criteria, flow stress concept; Ideal work & analysis of slab; Processes of bulk formation (forging, extrusion, rolling, & wire drawing); Hot, warm & cold working; Processes of sheet metal working (bending, blanking, spinning, punching, stretch forming & deep drawing). Joining of Materials: Classification of joining processes; Principles of fusion welding processes using different heat sources (flame, arc, resistance, laser, electron beam), Heat transfer and associated losses; Arc welding processes - SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, plasma arc, submerged arc welding processes; Principles of solid state welding processes - friction welding, friction stir welding, ultrasonic welding; Welding defects - causes and inspection; Principles of adhesive joining, brazing and soldering processes. Powder Processing: Production of metal/ceramic powders, compaction and sintering of metals and ceramic powders, Cold and hot isostatic pressing. Polymers and Composites: Polymer processing – injection, compression and blow molding, extrusion, calendaring and thermoforming; Molding of composites.
- Manufacturing Processes II
- Machining: Orthogonal and oblique machining, Single point cutting tool and tool signature, Chip formation, cutting forces, Merchant’s analysis, Specific cutting energy and power; Machining parameters and material removal rate; tool materials, Tool wear and tool life; Thermal aspects of machining, cutting fluids, machinability; Economics of machining; Machining processes - turning, taper turning, thread cutting, drilling, boring, milling, gear cutting, thread production; Finishing processes – grinding, honing, lapping and super-finishing. Machine Tools: Lathe, milling, drilling and shaping machines – construction and kinematics; Jigs and fixtures – principles, applications, and design Advanced Manufacturing: Principles and applications of USM, AJM, WJM, AWJM, EDM and Wire EDM, LBM, EBM, PAM, CHM, ECM; Effect of process parameters on material removal rate, surface roughness and power consumption; Additive manufacturing techniques Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD and CAM, Geometric modeling, CNC; Automation in Manufacturing; Industrial Robots – configurations, drives and controls; Cellular manufacturing and FMS - Group Technology, CAPP.
- Operations Research and Operations Management
- Operation Research: Linear programming – problem formulation, simplex method, duality and sensitivity analysis; Transportation and assignment models; Integer programming; Constrained and unconstrained nonlinear optimization; Markovian queuing models; Simulation – manufacturing applications Engineering Economy & Costing: Elementary cost accounting and methods of depreciation; Break-even analysis; Techniques for evaluation of capital investments; Financial statements; Activity based costing. Production control: Forecasting techniques – causal and time series models, moving average, exponential smoothing, trend and seasonality; Aggregate production planning; Master production scheduling; MRP, MRP-II and ERP; Routing, scheduling and priority dispatching; Push and pull production systems, concepts of Lean and JIT manufacturing systems; Logistics, distribution, and supply chain management; Inventory – functions, costs, classifications, deterministic inventory models, quantity discount; Perpetual and periodic inventory control systems. Project management: Scheduling techniques – CPM, Gantt chart, GERT, and PERT.
📊 Exam Information 9
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Process Starts | 30th August 2023 |
| Online Process Ends | 13th October 2023 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 3rd January 2023 |
| Examination Date | 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th February 2024 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the exam pattern of GATE Production & Industrial Engineering?
The GATE exam will have 65 questions of multiple choice, multiple select and numerical answer type. The total marks will be 100 and the duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
Q2.What is the age limit for the GATE 2024?
There is no age limit for the GATE 2024 exam. Candidates irrespective of their age can apply for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
Q3.What is the GATE 2024 application fee for UR?
For general category candidates belonging to India the GATE 2024 application fee will be Rs. 1800/-.
Q4.Which is the best book to solve previous year GATE PI questions?
The best book to solve previous year questions is Gate Paper Production & Industrial Engineering: Solved Papers by GK Publications
Q5.For how many years GATE scores remain valid for a candidate?
A candidate's GATE score remains valid for 3 years.
Q6.What is the value of the GATE exam?
A candidate's GATE score is used for admissions to various PG programs at higher education institutes in India, with financial assistance provided by the MHRD and other government agencies. The GATE scores are also used by several PSUs for recruiting graduate engineers.
Q7.How many GATE exams are conducted in a year?
GATE is a national level online exam conducted once every year.
Q8.Can a candidate opt for 2 subjects in GATE 2024?
Candidates who wish to opt for two subject papers must have a primary choice of paper, which will be the default choice and the second choice of paper, chosen from the allowed combinations.
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