GATE Syllabus 2022 - Detailed Subject Wise PDFs for All Subjects

Last Modified: 04 Apr 2024

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur will conduct the GATE 2022 on 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th February 2022. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based mode across different cities in the country and 6 cities outside India. The examination will be held for 25 subjects. Here in the article, we will discuss the GATE syllabus for each subject. No changes are expected in the syllabus so the GATE Syllabus 2022 provided here is as per the 2021 syllabus.

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GATE 2022 Exam Pattern

All the papers comprise of 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks will be asked from General Aptitude (GA). There is a little difference in the exam pattern of papers; here are the details:

The papers AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE, comprises of the following sections:

Sections

Marks

Engineering Mathematics

15% of the total marks

General Aptitude

15% of the total marks

Subject Paper

70% of the total marks

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The papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST and XL, comprises of the following sections:

Sections

Marks

General Aptitude

15% of the total marks

Subject Paper

85% of the total marks

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The General Aptitude paper is common for all the papers.

No changes are expected in the 2022 exam pattern until now. However, it is always advised for the candidates to follow the official notification for the latest updates.

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GATE Syllabus 2022

Now, let’s move to the GATE 2022 exam syllabus for all the papers. Before moving ahead with the syllabus, here is the list of papers for the GATE exam.

GATE Paper

Paper Code

GATE Paper

Paper Code

Aerospace Engineering

AE

Mathematics

MA

Agricultural Engineering

AG

Chemistry

CY

Instrumentation Engineering

IN

Statistics

ST

Architecture and Planning

AR

Electrical Engineering

EE

Bio-medical Engineering

BM

Physics

PH

Mechanical Engineering

ME

Engineering Sciences

XE*

Metallurgical Engineering

MT

Life Sciences

XL*

Mining Engineering

MN

Ecology and Evolution

EY

Biotechnology

BT

Geology and Geophysics

GG

Chemical Engineering

CH

Computer Science and Information Technology

CS

Civil Engineering

CE

Production and Industrial Engineering

PI

Petroleum Engineering

PE

Electronics and Communication Engineering

EC

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

TF

 

 

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*XE and XL further comprise of other subjects.

General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for All)

Verbal Ability: English grammar, verbal analogies, sentence completion, instructions, word groups, critical reasoning and verbal deduction.

Numerical Ability: Numerical computation, numerical reasoning, numerical estimation, and data interpretation.

Aerospace Engineering

Main Topics - Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Airplane Performance, Static Stability, Special Topics, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Strength of Materials, Flight Vehicle Structures, Structural Dynamics, Thermodynamics of Aircraft Engines, Axial Compressors, Centrifugal Compressor. Check out the complete syllabus.

Agricultural Engineering

Main Topics - Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus, Numerical Methods, Probability and Statics, Numerical Methods, Machine Design, Farm Machinery, Farm Power, Tractors and Powertillers, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics, Watershed Management, Soil and Water Erosion, Surveying and Leveling, Hydrology, Agricultural Drainage, Groundwater Hydrology, Wells and Pumps, Drying, Storage Systems, Processing and By-Product Utilization, Heat and Mass Transfer, Preservation of Food. Complete syllabus for Agricultural Engineering.

Agriculture and Planning

Main Topics - Architecture and Design, Building and Structures, Building Materials, Construction and Management, Urban Design, Environmental Planning and Design, Planning Techniques and Management, Urban Planning and Housing, Services, Infrastructure and Transportation, Urban Infrastructure, etc. Agriculture and Planning syllabus.

Biomedical Engineering

Main Topics -  Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability and Statics, Calculus, Signals and Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Measurements and Control Systems, Sensors and Bioinstrumentation, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy and Physiology. Complete syllabus for Biomedical Engineering.

Biotechnology

Main Topics - Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Numerical Methods, Probability and Statistics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Bioinformatics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology. Download syllabus PDF here.

Civil Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Structural Analysis, Concrete Structures, Steel Structures, Soil Mechanics, Foundation Engineering, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Irrigation, Air Pollution, Noise Pollution, Transportation Infrastructure, Highway Pavements, Traffic Engineering, Geomatics Engineering. Check out the complete syllabus for the GATE Civil Engineering paper.

Chemical Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Chemical Technology, Plant Design and Economics, Chemical Technology. The complete syllabus for the Chemical Engineering paper is available on the official website.

Computer Science and Information Technology

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Programming and Data Structures, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks. Find Computer Science and Information Technology syllabus.

Chemistry

Main Topics - Physical Chemistry: Structure, Equilibrium, Surfaces and Interfaces, and Kinetics. Inorganic Chemistry: Main Group Elements, Lanthanides and Actinides, Transition Elements, Radioactivity, Organometallics, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Solids. Organic Chemistry: Reaction Mechanisms, Stereochemistry, Organic Synthesis, Biomolecules, Spectroscopy, Pericyclic Reactions and Photochemistry, Heterocyclic Compounds. For details on topics included within Main topics, check out the complete syllabus here.

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Network Solution Methods, Continuous Signals, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Electromagnetics, Communications. Complete Electronics and Communication Engineering syllabus.

Electrical Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Electromagnetic Fields, Electric Circuits, Electrical Machines, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Analog and Digital Electronics. Download the Electrical Engineering syllabus.

Ecology and Evolution

Main Topics - Ecology, Evolution, Behavioural Ecology, Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology. All the main topics comprise of sub-topics. Check out the details in the official syllabus.

Geology and Geophysics

Main Topics - Earth and Planetary System, Geology, Igneous Rocks, Morphology, Crystallography, Morphology, Geophysics, Seismic methods of prospecting, basic concepts of forward and inverse problems, genetic algorithms and artificial neural networks. Find complete Geology and Geophysics syllabus.

Instrumentation Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Analog Electronics, Control Systems, Digital Electronics, Measurements, Communication and Optical Instrumentation, Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation. For a detailed syllabus of Instrumentation Engineering, click here.

Mathematics

Main Topics - Linear Algebra, Calculus, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Functional Analysis, Linear Programming, Topology, Partial Differentials Equations. Complete Mathematics syllabus for GATE exam.

Mechanical Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Theory of Machines, Mechanics of Materials, Machine Design, Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Engineering Materials, Machining and Machine Tool Operations, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Operation Research. Find the complete syllabus here.

Mining Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Mine Development, Mine Surveying, Geomechanics, Mining Methods, Mining Machinery, Surface Environment, Subsurface Hazards, Mine Ventilation, Mine Planning, Mine Economics, System Engineering. Download Mining Engineering syllabus.

Metallurgical Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics and Rate Processes, Physical Metallurgy, Extractive Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Manufacturing Processes. Check out all sub-topics for the Metallurgical syllabus.

Petroleum Engineering

Main Topics - Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Calculus, Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Exploration,  Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques, Health Safety and Environment in Petroleum Industry. Check out the complete syllabus for Petroleum Engineering.

Physics

Main Topics - Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Solid State Physics & Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics. Check out the complete GATE 2022 syllabus for Physics paper.

Production and Industrial Engineering

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Theory of Machines and Design, Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Metal Forming, Joining of Materials, Powder Processing, Polymers and Composites, Manufacturing Prosses II, Quality and Reliability, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research and Operations Management. Check out the complete syllabus here.

Statistics

Main Topics - Calculus, Probability, Linear Algebra, Stochastic Processes, Regression Analysis, Inference, Regression Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Design of Experiments. For a complete syllabus of Statistics, click here.

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

Main Topics - Engineering Mathematics, Textile Engineering and Fibre Science: Textile Fibers, Yarn Manufactur, Yarn Structure and Properties, Textile Testing, Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties, Textile Testing, Chemical Processing. Check out the complete syllabus here.

Engineering Sciences (XE)

Engineering Science comprises of different subjects. Here is the syllabus for all the subjects:

XE-A: Engineering Mathematics - Linear Algebra, Vector Calculus, Complex Variables, Partial Differential Equations, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods. Get the complete syllabus here.

XE-B: Fluid Mechanics - Flow and Fluid Properties, Kinematics, Integral Analysis, Inviscid Flows, Differential Analysis, Prandtl Boundary Layer Equations, Internal Flows. Complete syllabus.

XE-C: Materials Science - Processing of Materials, Structure and Imperfections, Characterisation Techniques, Thermodynamics and Kinetics, Properties of Materials, Material Types, Environmental Degradation, Elements of Quantum Mechanics and Mathematics. Get a complete syllabus.

XE-D: Solid Mechanics - Equivalent Force Systems, Principal Stresses and Strains, Theories of Failure, Axial, Combined Stresses, Euler Buckling. Download syllabus.

XE-E: Thermodynamics - Basic concepts, First Law of Thermodynamics, Second Law of Thermodynamics, Thermodynamics Cycles, Thermodynamics Relations, Properties of Pure Substances, Ideal Gas Mixtures. Complete syllabus.

XE-F: Polymer Science and Engineering - Chemistry of High Polymers, Synthesis and Properties, Polymer Characterization, Polymer Blends and Composites, Polymer Technology, Polymer Processing, Polymer Rheology, Polymer Testing. Find a detailed syllabus here.

XE-G: Food Technology - Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Products Technology, Food Microbiology, Food Engineering. Complete syllabus for Food Technology.

XE-H: Atmospheric & Ocean Science - The syllabus comprises of different topics from Atmospheric Science and Ocean Sciences. Check out the complete syllabus PDF here.

Life Sciences (XL) -

The syllabi for Life Sciences subjects are as under:

XL-P: Chemistry - Atomic Structure and Periodicity, Structure and Bonding, Chemical Equilibria, s, p and d Block Elements, Reaction Kinetics, Electrochemistry, Thermodynamics, Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms. Syllabus PDF.

XL-Q: Biochemistry - Organization of life, Biochemical Separation Techniques, DNA replication, cell structure and organelles, immune system. Complete syllabus PDF.

XL-R: Botany - Plant Systematics, Plant Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, Morphogenesis & Development, Plant Breeding and Genetic Modification, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Economic Botany, Ecology and Environment, Plant Pathology. Complete Botany syllabus.

XL-S: Microbiology - Historical Perspective, Microbial Taxonomy and Diversity, Methods in Microbiology, Microbial Growth, Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Structure and Function, Microbial Metabolism, Control of Micro-organisms, Chemotherapy/Antibiotics, Microbial Diseases and Host-Pathogen Interaction, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Ecology. Download the complete syllabus.

XL-T: Zoology - Animal World, Genetics, Evolution, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Gene expression in Eukaryotes, Cell Biology, Parasitology and Immunology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Development Biology, Animal Behaviour, Ecology. Complete syllabus.

XL-U: Food Technology - Food Chemistry and Nutrition, Food Products Technology, Food Microbiology, Food Engineering. Check out the complete syllabus here.

Steps to Download the GATE 2022 Syllabus

  • Visit the official GATE website. For GATE 2022, the official website is - gate.iitkgp.ac.in.
  • Click on the ‘Pre Examination’ menu on the top. A drop-down list will appear.
  • Click on the ‘Syllabi’ option.
  • A list of all GATE subjects will appear.
  • Click on the subject’s name to download the syllabus.

You can check out the complete GATE 2022 syllabus from the official website once the notification is released using the above steps.

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