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⭐ WHY GATE CSE?

Career Opportunities — GATE CSE qualification opens multiple career & higher-education pathways.

Career Opportunities

  • Government sectors like DRDO, ISRO, NIC, CDAC
  • PSUs such as IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, BARC, GAIL, PowerGrid
  • Software companies that value strong GATE logic
  • Research labs and technology incubation centers

Higher Studies Options

  • MTech/MS at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs
  • Specializations: AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, HPC, Robotics
  • Foreign universities (e.g., Germany) accept GATE for MS programs

PSU Jobs

  • High salaries (12–18 LPA fixed + allowances)
  • Permanent and secure job roles
  • Technical engineer, R&D scientist, network engineer, software engineer

Research & PhD Pathways

  • Direct PhD admissions in IITs/IISc
  • Specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Computer Vision

Salary & Growth

  • IIT placements: 15–40 LPA average
  • PSU jobs: Stable growth + Government benefits

📌 ABOUT THE EXAM

Conducting Body: GATE is conducted by IITs and IISc on rotation every year.

Eligibility:
  • BE/BTech final year or completed
  • No minimum percentage
  • No age limit
  • Students from any engineering or science background can appear
Exam Frequency: Once every year (February).

Mode & Marks Distribution:
  • Computer-Based Test
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • General Aptitude: 15 marks
  • Core CSE: 85 marks
  • Question Types: MCQ, MSQ, NAT

📚 SYLLABUS OVERVIEW (DETAILED TOPIC-WISE)

Below are all topics exactly asked in GATE, expanded clearly. Click any subject in the right to jump or expand details below.

1. General Aptitude

10 topics
Numerical computation • Percentages, profit & loss • Ratio & proportion • Time & work • Time, speed, distance • Logical reasoning • Data interpretation • English grammar • Vocabulary • Reading comprehension

2. Engineering Mathematics

Discrete math, calculus, probability
• Discrete Mathematics: sets, relations, functions • Graphs: trees, connectivity, shortest path • Linear Algebra: matrices, rank, determinant, eigenvalues • Calculus: limits, continuity, differentiation, integration • Probability: conditional probability, Bayes theorem • Random variables • Number theory basics

3. Digital Logic

Boolean algebra, circuits
• Boolean algebra • Logic gates • K-map simplification • Combinational circuits (adders, multiplexers, decoders) • Sequential circuits (flip-flops, counters) • Number systems • Minimization techniques

4. Computer Organization & Architecture

ALU, pipelining, memory
• ALU and datapath • Instruction execution cycle • Addressing modes • Memory hierarchy (cache, RAM, virtual memory) • Pipelining • Hazards (data, control, structural) • IO devices and DMA

5. Programming & Data Structures

C, pointers, trees, graphs
• Basic C programming • Pointers • Structures, unions • Arrays, strings • Linked lists • Stacks • Queues • Trees (BST, AVL) • Graphs • Hashing • Recursion • Searching and sorting • Heaps and priority queues

6. Algorithms

Complexity, graph algorithms
• Asymptotic complexity • Divide and conquer algorithms • Greedy algorithms • Dynamic Programming • Graph algorithms: BFS, DFS, minimum spanning tree, shortest paths • Backtracking • NP-completeness basics

7. Theory of Computation

Automata, decidability
• Regular languages • Regular expressions • Finite automata (DFA, NFA, ε-NFA) • Minimization of automata • Context-free languages • Pushdown automata • Turing machines • Decidability and NP

8. Compiler Design

Parsing, optimization
• Lexical analysis • Parsing (LL, LR) • Syntax and semantic analysis • Intermediate code generation • Runtime environment • Code optimization techniques

9. Operating Systems

Processes, synchronization
• Process model • Threads • Scheduling algorithms • Synchronization • Semaphores • Deadlocks (detection, avoidance, prevention) • Memory management • Paging & segmentation • File system

10. Database Management System

ER model, SQL, transactions
• ER Model • Relational Model • Relational algebra • SQL (joins, nested queries, functions) • Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF) • Transactions • Concurrency control • Indexing • Storage structures

11. Computer Networks

OSI, IP, routing
• OSI & TCP/IP layers • Error detection & correction • MAC addressing • Routing algorithms • IP addressing, subnetting • Transport layer protocols (TCP, UDP) • Application layer protocols (DNS, HTTP, SMTP)

12. Software Engineering

SDLC, Agile, testing
• SDLC • Waterfall, Agile • Testing types • Quality assurance • Metrics • Project management basics

13. Machine Learning Basics (New Trend)

Supervised learning
• Supervised learning • Classification basics • Regression • Decision trees • Perceptron idea

14. Cyber Security (Optional Trend Topic)

Crypto, attacks
• Cryptographic algorithms • Authentication • Network attacks • Firewalls

15. Python/C Programming Basics

Variables, debugging
• Variables • Loops • Functions • Memory model • Debugging • Logical coding questions

🔍 CHAPTER-WISE STUDY PLAN (REALISTIC WEEKLY PLAN)

WEEK 1–2
  • C programming fundamentals
  • Variables, loops, arrays
  • Pointers
  • Digital Logic basics
  • Boolean algebra, logic gates
  • Number system conversions
WEEK 3–4
  • Linked lists, stacks, queues
  • Trees (BST)
  • Linear Algebra fundamentals
  • Recursion basics
WEEK 5–6
  • Graphs, BFS, DFS
  • Sorting
  • Searching
  • Operating system basics
  • Processes, threads
  • Scheduling
WEEK 7–8
  • Memory management
  • Paging
  • Deadlocks
  • DBMS ER model
  • Relational algebra
  • SQL basics
WEEK 9–10
  • Transactions
  • Concurrency
  • Lexical analysis
  • Parsing
  • TOC: Regular languages and automata
WEEK 11–12
  • CFL, PDA
  • Turing machine
  • COA: Pipelining
  • Cache
  • Networking basics
WEEK 13–16
  • Full Syllabus Revision
  • PYQ Solving
  • Weekly Mock Tests
Complete Yearly Roadmap
  • 4 months → complete theory
  • 3 months → advanced problem solving
  • 2 months → PYQ + mocks
  • 1 month → revision
  • 15 days → final polishing

📝 PAST YEAR QUESTIONS (PYQ) & 🧪 MOCK TEST SERIES

PYQ — Year-wise index from 2010–2025 • Subject-wise PYQ • Topic-wise PYQ • Difficulty filters • Download PDFs • WhatsApp button for solution requests

MOCK TEST SERIES — 60+ mock tests: Full-length tests, Subject tests, Topic tests, All-India ranking, Performance charts. Tests include real-time analysis, marks-vs-rank predictions, time-management analysis & detailed solutions.

🎯 SPECIAL TEACHING TECHNIQUES & 🔗 FREE RESOURCES

Techniques

  • Walk-based teaching
  • Question immersion
  • Reverse learning
  • Mistake profiling
  • Speed + accuracy training
  • 3-level revision

Free Resources

  • Notes PDFs
  • Formula books
  • Short tricks
  • Practice sets
  • Expected questions

📊 CUT-OFF & TREND ANALYSIS

Year-wise qualifying cut-offs (approx):
Year    General    OBC    SC/ST
2021    26.0–28.0   23–25  17–19
2022    25.0–27.0   22–24  16–18
2023    30.0–32.0   26–28  20–22
2024    27.0–29.0   24–26  18–20
2025    24.0–26.0   21–23  15–17

Trend: Cut-offs change with exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. Target higher marks to remain safe.

PSU Recruitment via GATE — Key points

  1. Major PSUs include IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, GAIL, PowerGrid, DRDO, BARC, NIELIT/NIC, ISRO, C-DAC, ECIL, BSNL, BHEL, Coal India and others.
  2. Job roles: Assistant Engineer (IT), Graduate Engineer Trainee, Scientist ‘B’, System Administrator, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Database Engineer, Software Developer, Data Analyst.
  3. Typical GATE score cut-offs (approx): IOCL 720+, ONGC 700+, HPCL 650–700, DRDO 600+, NIELIT 500–650
  4. Selection: GATE shortlisting → Interview/GD (if applicable) → Merit list

🆚 GATE vs Other Exams

Clear comparison tables and explanation ready for website content: GATE, NET, ISI, IIT JAM, PSU exams, Campus placements (TCS NQT).

Exam Purpose Difficulty Best For
GATEMTech/MS, PSU, ResearchHighEngineers, PSU aspirants
NETLecturer, JRFModerateTeaching & research
ISIAdvanced algorithms & data scienceVery HighMath/Algo-oriented students
IIT JAMMSc admissionsModeratePure science students

✅ HOW WE HELP STUDENTS — COMPLETE EXPLANATION

1. 3500+ Pages Textbook — Complete GATE CSE material from basics to advanced. PYQs, shortcuts, diagrams, examples.

2. 60+ Mock Tests — Full-length, subject and topic tests with analytics and marks-vs-rank prediction.

3. Live + Recorded Classes — Interactive live sessions + lifetime access to recordings (depending on plan).

4. Chapter Notes — Crisp revision notes with formulas, memory maps and must-do problems.

5. Dedicated Doubt Solving — Live sessions, WhatsApp groups & 1-on-1 support.

6. Structured Roadmap — Month-wise & week-wise plan, daily tasks, revision strategy and personalized tracking.

🧑‍🏫 FACULTY PROFILE & ⭐ SUCCESS STORIES

Faculty: 10+ years experience • Mentored 12,000+ students • Strong in Algorithms, OS, DBMS, CN • Produced many AIR < 100

Success Stories: AIR 23, 51, 78, 112 • Students improved from 30 → 65+ marks

❓ FAQ SECTION & 📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements & Updates: New batches, exam date updates, admit card announcements, results — all posted here.

FAQ (Sample)

  1. Q: What is eligibility? A: BE/BTech final year or passed; no minimum percentage.
  2. Q: How many mocks? A: 60+ including full-length and subject tests.
  3. Q: Do you provide recordings? A: Yes — recorded classes for revision.

Book Free Demo Class

Fill details and we will contact you — (form placeholder). You can also message on WhatsApp.
💬 WhatsApp +91 9062395123
STUDY ALPHA ACADEMY – GATE CSE 2026
Download PDF

STUDY ALPHA ACADEMY – GATE CSE 2026

India’s Biggest Mentorship Based GATE CSE Program

🔥 Motivation
“Your Rank isn’t Luck — It’s Planning + Practice + Strategy.”
Syllabus PDF Call: 9062395123

📌 Live + Recorded | 3500+ Pages Book | 60+ Mock Tests | PYQ 2010–2025

Limited Seats

New Batch Starting Soon

Personal mentorship + Performance trackers
Faculty: 12+ Years | MOC KS: 60+

⭐ WHY GATE CSE?

GATE opens the door to PSU, IIT, IISc, foreign MS, R&D & more.

Career Scope

  • DRDO, ISRO, NIC, CDAC
  • PSUs: IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, PowerGrid, BARC
  • Research labs, Govt digital missions

Higher Studies

  • M.Tech/MS at IITs, IISc, NIT, IIIT
  • Specializations → AI, Data Science, Cyber Security
  • Germany accepts GATE score for MS

Salary Advantage

  • IIT Placements: 15–40 LPA avg
  • PSU Packages: 12–18 LPA + perks

📌 ABOUT THE EXAM

Conducting Body: IITs & IISc (rotational).

Eligibility:
  • B.Tech Final Year or Completed
  • No percentage or age restriction
Mode: 3 hrs CBT | 100 Marks
Sections: 15 Marks GA + 85 Marks CSE
Types: MCQ / MSQ / NAT

📚 FULL TOPIC-WISE SYLLABUS

Click below to expand subjects.

⭐ WHY GATE CSE?

Career Opportunities — GATE CSE qualification opens multiple career & higher-education pathways.

Career Opportunities

  • Government sectors like DRDO, ISRO, NIC, CDAC
  • PSUs such as IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, BARC, GAIL, PowerGrid
  • Software companies that value strong GATE logic
  • Research labs and technology incubation centers

Higher Studies Options

  • MTech/MS at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs
  • Specializations: AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, HPC, Robotics
  • Foreign universities (e.g., Germany) accept GATE for MS programs

PSU Jobs

  • High salaries (12–18 LPA fixed + allowances)
  • Permanent and secure job roles
  • Technical engineer, R&D scientist, network engineer, software engineer

Research & PhD Pathways

  • Direct PhD admissions in IITs/IISc
  • Specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Computer Vision

Salary & Growth

  • IIT placements: 15–40 LPA average
  • PSU jobs: Stable growth + Government benefits

📌 ABOUT THE EXAM

Conducting Body: GATE is conducted by IITs and IISc on rotation every year.

Eligibility:
  • BE/BTech final year or completed
  • No minimum percentage
  • No age limit
  • Students from any engineering or science background can appear
Exam Frequency: Once every year (February).

Mode & Marks Distribution:
  • Computer-Based Test
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • General Aptitude: 15 marks
  • Core CSE: 85 marks
  • Question Types: MCQ, MSQ, NAT

📚 SYLLABUS OVERVIEW (DETAILED TOPIC-WISE)

Below are all topics exactly asked in GATE, expanded clearly. Click any subject in the right to jump or expand details below.

1. General Aptitude

10 topics
Numerical computation • Percentages, profit & loss • Ratio & proportion • Time & work • Time, speed, distance • Logical reasoning • Data interpretation • English grammar • Vocabulary • Reading comprehension

2. Engineering Mathematics

Discrete math, calculus, probability
• Discrete Mathematics: sets, relations, functions • Graphs: trees, connectivity, shortest path • Linear Algebra: matrices, rank, determinant, eigenvalues • Calculus: limits, continuity, differentiation, integration • Probability: conditional probability, Bayes theorem • Random variables • Number theory basics

3. Digital Logic

Boolean algebra, circuits
• Boolean algebra • Logic gates • K-map simplification • Combinational circuits (adders, multiplexers, decoders) • Sequential circuits (flip-flops, counters) • Number systems • Minimization techniques

4. Computer Organization & Architecture

ALU, pipelining, memory
• ALU and datapath • Instruction execution cycle • Addressing modes • Memory hierarchy (cache, RAM, virtual memory) • Pipelining • Hazards (data, control, structural) • IO devices and DMA

5. Programming & Data Structures

C, pointers, trees, graphs
• Basic C programming • Pointers • Structures, unions • Arrays, strings • Linked lists • Stacks • Queues • Trees (BST, AVL) • Graphs • Hashing • Recursion • Searching and sorting • Heaps and priority queues

6. Algorithms

Complexity, graph algorithms
• Asymptotic complexity • Divide and conquer algorithms • Greedy algorithms • Dynamic Programming • Graph algorithms: BFS, DFS, minimum spanning tree, shortest paths • Backtracking • NP-completeness basics

7. Theory of Computation

Automata, decidability
• Regular languages • Regular expressions • Finite automata (DFA, NFA, ε-NFA) • Minimization of automata • Context-free languages • Pushdown automata • Turing machines • Decidability and NP

8. Compiler Design

Parsing, optimization
• Lexical analysis • Parsing (LL, LR) • Syntax and semantic analysis • Intermediate code generation • Runtime environment • Code optimization techniques

9. Operating Systems

Processes, synchronization
• Process model • Threads • Scheduling algorithms • Synchronization • Semaphores • Deadlocks (detection, avoidance, prevention) • Memory management • Paging & segmentation • File system

10. Database Management System

ER model, SQL, transactions
• ER Model • Relational Model • Relational algebra • SQL (joins, nested queries, functions) • Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF) • Transactions • Concurrency control • Indexing • Storage structures

11. Computer Networks

OSI, IP, routing
• OSI & TCP/IP layers • Error detection & correction • MAC addressing • Routing algorithms • IP addressing, subnetting • Transport layer protocols (TCP, UDP) • Application layer protocols (DNS, HTTP, SMTP)

12. Software Engineering

SDLC, Agile, testing
• SDLC • Waterfall, Agile • Testing types • Quality assurance • Metrics • Project management basics

13. Machine Learning Basics (New Trend)

Supervised learning
• Supervised learning • Classification basics • Regression • Decision trees • Perceptron idea

14. Cyber Security (Optional Trend Topic)

Crypto, attacks
• Cryptographic algorithms • Authentication • Network attacks • Firewalls

15. Python/C Programming Basics

Variables, debugging
• Variables • Loops • Functions • Memory model • Debugging • Logical coding questions

🔍 CHAPTER-WISE STUDY PLAN (REALISTIC WEEKLY PLAN)

WEEK 1–2
  • C programming fundamentals
  • Variables, loops, arrays
  • Pointers
  • Digital Logic basics
  • Boolean algebra, logic gates
  • Number system conversions
WEEK 3–4
  • Linked lists, stacks, queues
  • Trees (BST)
  • Linear Algebra fundamentals
  • Recursion basics
WEEK 5–6
  • Graphs, BFS, DFS
  • Sorting
  • Searching
  • Operating system basics
  • Processes, threads
  • Scheduling
WEEK 7–8
  • Memory management
  • Paging
  • Deadlocks
  • DBMS ER model
  • Relational algebra
  • SQL basics
WEEK 9–10
  • Transactions
  • Concurrency
  • Lexical analysis
  • Parsing
  • TOC: Regular languages and automata
WEEK 11–12
  • CFL, PDA
  • Turing machine
  • COA: Pipelining
  • Cache
  • Networking basics
WEEK 13–16
  • Full Syllabus Revision
  • PYQ Solving
  • Weekly Mock Tests
Complete Yearly Roadmap
  • 4 months → complete theory
  • 3 months → advanced problem solving
  • 2 months → PYQ + mocks
  • 1 month → revision
  • 15 days → final polishing

📝 PAST YEAR QUESTIONS (PYQ) & 🧪 MOCK TEST SERIES

PYQ — Year-wise index from 2010–2025 • Subject-wise PYQ • Topic-wise PYQ • Difficulty filters • Download PDFs • WhatsApp button for solution requests

MOCK TEST SERIES — 60+ mock tests: Full-length tests, Subject tests, Topic tests, All-India ranking, Performance charts. Tests include real-time analysis, marks-vs-rank predictions, time-management analysis & detailed solutions.

🎯 SPECIAL TEACHING TECHNIQUES & 🔗 FREE RESOURCES

Techniques

  • Walk-based teaching
  • Question immersion
  • Reverse learning
  • Mistake profiling
  • Speed + accuracy training
  • 3-level revision

Free Resources

  • Notes PDFs
  • Formula books
  • Short tricks
  • Practice sets
  • Expected questions

📊 CUT-OFF & TREND ANALYSIS

Year-wise qualifying cut-offs (approx):
Year    General    OBC    SC/ST
2021    26.0–28.0   23–25  17–19
2022    25.0–27.0   22–24  16–18
2023    30.0–32.0   26–28  20–22
2024    27.0–29.0   24–26  18–20
2025    24.0–26.0   21–23  15–17

Trend: Cut-offs change with exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. Target higher marks to remain safe.

PSU Recruitment via GATE — Key points

  1. Major PSUs include IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, GAIL, PowerGrid, DRDO, BARC, NIELIT/NIC, ISRO, C-DAC, ECIL, BSNL, BHEL, Coal India and others.
  2. Job roles: Assistant Engineer (IT), Graduate Engineer Trainee, Scientist ‘B’, System Administrator, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Database Engineer, Software Developer, Data Analyst.
  3. Typical GATE score cut-offs (approx): IOCL 720+, ONGC 700+, HPCL 650–700, DRDO 600+, NIELIT 500–650
  4. Selection: GATE shortlisting → Interview/GD (if applicable) → Merit list

🆚 GATE vs Other Exams

Clear comparison tables and explanation ready for website content: GATE, NET, ISI, IIT JAM, PSU exams, Campus placements (TCS NQT).

Exam Purpose Difficulty Best For
GATEMTech/MS, PSU, ResearchHighEngineers, PSU aspirants
NETLecturer, JRFModerateTeaching & research
ISIAdvanced algorithms & data scienceVery HighMath/Algo-oriented students
IIT JAMMSc admissionsModeratePure science students

✅ HOW WE HELP STUDENTS — COMPLETE EXPLANATION

1. 3500+ Pages Textbook — Complete GATE CSE material from basics to advanced. PYQs, shortcuts, diagrams, examples.

2. 60+ Mock Tests — Full-length, subject and topic tests with analytics and marks-vs-rank prediction.

3. Live + Recorded Classes — Interactive live sessions + lifetime access to recordings (depending on plan).

4. Chapter Notes — Crisp revision notes with formulas, memory maps and must-do problems.

5. Dedicated Doubt Solving — Live sessions, WhatsApp groups & 1-on-1 support.

6. Structured Roadmap — Month-wise & week-wise plan, daily tasks, revision strategy and personalized tracking.

🧑‍🏫 FACULTY PROFILE & ⭐ SUCCESS STORIES

Faculty: 10+ years experience • Mentored 12,000+ students • Strong in Algorithms, OS, DBMS, CN • Produced many AIR < 100

Success Stories: AIR 23, 51, 78, 112 • Students improved from 30 → 65+ marks

❓ FAQ SECTION & 📢 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements & Updates: New batches, exam date updates, admit card announcements, results — all posted here.

FAQ (Sample)

  1. Q: What is eligibility? A: BE/BTech final year or passed; no minimum percentage.
  2. Q: How many mocks? A: 60+ including full-length and subject tests.
  3. Q: Do you provide recordings? A: Yes — recorded classes for revision.

Book Free Demo Class

Fill details and we will contact you — (form placeholder). You can also message on WhatsApp.
💬 WhatsApp +91 9062395123
STUDY ALPHA ACADEMY – GATE CSE 2026
Download PDF

STUDY ALPHA ACADEMY – GATE CSE 2026

India’s Biggest Mentorship Based GATE CSE Program

🔥 Motivation
“Your Rank isn’t Luck — It’s Planning + Practice + Strategy.”
Syllabus PDF Call: 9062395123

📌 Live + Recorded | 3500+ Pages Book | 60+ Mock Tests | PYQ 2010–2025

Limited Seats

New Batch Starting Soon

Personal mentorship + Performance trackers
Faculty: 12+ Years | MOC KS: 60+

⭐ WHY GATE CSE?

GATE opens the door to PSU, IIT, IISc, foreign MS, R&D & more.

Career Scope

  • DRDO, ISRO, NIC, CDAC
  • PSUs: IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, PowerGrid, BARC
  • Research labs, Govt digital missions

Higher Studies

  • M.Tech/MS at IITs, IISc, NIT, IIIT
  • Specializations → AI, Data Science, Cyber Security
  • Germany accepts GATE score for MS

Salary Advantage

  • IIT Placements: 15–40 LPA avg
  • PSU Packages: 12–18 LPA + perks

📌 ABOUT THE EXAM

Conducting Body: IITs & IISc (rotational).

Eligibility:
  • B.Tech Final Year or Completed
  • No percentage or age restriction
Mode: 3 hrs CBT | 100 Marks
Sections: 15 Marks GA + 85 Marks CSE
Types: MCQ / MSQ / NAT

📚 FULL TOPIC-WISE SYLLABUS

Click below to expand subjects.

⭐ WHY GATE CSE?

Career Opportunities — GATE CSE qualification opens multiple career & higher-education pathways.

Career Opportunities

  • Government sectors like DRDO, ISRO, NIC, CDAC
  • PSUs such as IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, BARC, GAIL, PowerGrid
  • Software companies that value strong GATE logic
  • Research labs and technology incubation centers

Higher Studies Options

  • MTech/MS at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs
  • Specializations: AI, Data Science, Cyber Security, HPC, Robotics
  • Foreign universities (e.g., Germany) accept GATE for MS programs

PSU Jobs

  • High salaries (12–18 LPA fixed + allowances)
  • Permanent and secure job roles
  • Technical engineer, R&D scientist, network engineer, software engineer

Research & PhD Pathways

  • Direct PhD admissions in IITs/IISc
  • Specializations in Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Computer Vision

Salary & Growth

  • IIT placements: 15–40 LPA average
  • PSU jobs: Stable growth + Government benefits

📌 ABOUT THE EXAM

Conducting Body: GATE is conducted by IITs and IISc on rotation every year.

Eligibility:
  • BE/BTech final year or completed
  • No minimum percentage
  • No age limit
  • Students from any engineering or science background can appear
Exam Frequency: Once every year (February).

Mode & Marks Distribution:
  • Computer-Based Test
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • General Aptitude: 15 marks
  • Core CSE: 85 marks
  • Question Types: MCQ, MSQ, NAT

📚 SYLLABUS OVERVIEW (DETAILED TOPIC-WISE)

Below are all topics exactly asked in GATE, expanded clearly. Click any subject in the right to jump or expand details below.

1. General Aptitude

10 topics
Numerical computation • Percentages, profit & loss • Ratio & proportion • Time & work • Time, speed, distance • Logical reasoning • Data interpretation • English grammar • Vocabulary • Reading comprehension

2. Engineering Mathematics

Discrete math, calculus, probability
• Discrete Mathematics: sets, relations, functions • Graphs: trees, connectivity, shortest path • Linear Algebra: matrices, rank, determinant, eigenvalues • Calculus: limits, continuity, differentiation, integration • Probability: conditional probability, Bayes theorem • Random variables • Number theory basics

3. Digital Logic

Boolean algebra, circuits
• Boolean algebra • Logic gates • K-map simplification • Combinational circuits (adders, multiplexers, decoders) • Sequential circuits (flip-flops, counters) • Number systems • Minimization techniques

4. Computer Organization & Architecture

ALU, pipelining, memory
• ALU and datapath • Instruction execution cycle • Addressing modes • Memory hierarchy (cache, RAM, virtual memory) • Pipelining • Hazards (data, control, structural) • IO devices and DMA

5. Programming & Data Structures

C, pointers, trees, graphs
• Basic C programming • Pointers • Structures, unions • Arrays, strings • Linked lists • Stacks • Queues • Trees (BST, AVL) • Graphs • Hashing • Recursion • Searching and sorting • Heaps and priority queues

6. Algorithms

Complexity, graph algorithms
• Asymptotic complexity • Divide and conquer algorithms • Greedy algorithms • Dynamic Programming • Graph algorithms: BFS, DFS, minimum spanning tree, shortest paths • Backtracking • NP-completeness basics

7. Theory of Computation

Automata, decidability
• Regular languages • Regular expressions • Finite automata (DFA, NFA, ε-NFA) • Minimization of automata • Context-free languages • Pushdown automata • Turing machines • Decidability and NP

8. Compiler Design

Parsing, optimization
• Lexical analysis • Parsing (LL, LR) • Syntax and semantic analysis • Intermediate code generation • Runtime environment • Code optimization techniques

9. Operating Systems

Processes, synchronization
• Process model • Threads • Scheduling algorithms • Synchronization • Semaphores • Deadlocks (detection, avoidance, prevention) • Memory management • Paging & segmentation • File system

10. Database Management System

ER model, SQL, transactions
• ER Model • Relational Model • Relational algebra • SQL (joins, nested queries, functions) • Normalization (1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF) • Transactions • Concurrency control • Indexing • Storage structures

11. Computer Networks

OSI, IP, routing
• OSI & TCP/IP layers • Error detection & correction • MAC addressing • Routing algorithms • IP addressing, subnetting • Transport layer protocols (TCP, UDP) • Application layer protocols (DNS, HTTP, SMTP)

12. Software Engineering

SDLC, Agile, testing
• SDLC • Waterfall, Agile • Testing types • Quality assurance • Metrics • Project management basics

13. Machine Learning Basics (New Trend)

Supervised learning
• Supervised learning • Classification basics • Regression • Decision trees • Perceptron idea

14. Cyber Security (Optional Trend Topic)

Crypto, attacks
• Cryptographic algorithms • Authentication • Network attacks • Firewalls

15. Python/C Programming Basics

Variables, debugging
• Variables • Loops • Functions • Memory model • Debugging • Logical coding questions

🔍 CHAPTER-WISE STUDY PLAN (REALISTIC WEEKLY PLAN)

WEEK 1–2
  • C programming fundamentals
  • Variables, loops, arrays
  • Pointers
  • Digital Logic basics
  • Boolean algebra, logic gates
  • Number system conversions
WEEK 3–4
  • Linked lists, stacks, queues
  • Trees (BST)
  • Linear Algebra fundamentals
  • Recursion basics
WEEK 5–6
  • Graphs, BFS, DFS
  • Sorting
  • Searching
  • Operating system basics
  • Processes, threads
  • Scheduling
WEEK 7–8
  • Memory management
  • Paging
  • Deadlocks
  • DBMS ER model
  • Relational algebra
  • SQL basics
WEEK 9–10
  • Transactions
  • Concurrency
  • Lexical analysis
  • Parsing
  • TOC: Regular languages and automata
WEEK 11–12
  • CFL, PDA
  • Turing machine
  • COA: Pipelining
  • Cache
  • Networking basics
WEEK 13–16
  • Full Syllabus Revision
  • PYQ Solving
  • Weekly Mock Tests
Complete Yearly Roadmap
  • 4 months → complete theory
  • 3 months → advanced problem solving
  • 2 months → PYQ + mocks
  • 1 month → revision
  • 15 days → final polishing

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📊 CUT-OFF & TREND ANALYSIS

Year-wise qualifying cut-offs (approx):
Year    General    OBC    SC/ST
2021    26.0–28.0   23–25  17–19
2022    25.0–27.0   22–24  16–18
2023    30.0–32.0   26–28  20–22
2024    27.0–29.0   24–26  18–20
2025    24.0–26.0   21–23  15–17

Trend: Cut-offs change with exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. Target higher marks to remain safe.

PSU Recruitment via GATE — Key points

  1. Major PSUs include IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, GAIL, PowerGrid, DRDO, BARC, NIELIT/NIC, ISRO, C-DAC, ECIL, BSNL, BHEL, Coal India and others.
  2. Job roles: Assistant Engineer (IT), Graduate Engineer Trainee, Scientist ‘B’, System Administrator, Network Engineer, Cyber Security Analyst, Database Engineer, Software Developer, Data Analyst.
  3. Typical GATE score cut-offs (approx): IOCL 720+, ONGC 700+, HPCL 650–700, DRDO 600+, NIELIT 500–650
  4. Selection: GATE shortlisting → Interview/GD (if applicable) → Merit list

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Clear comparison tables and explanation ready for website content: GATE, NET, ISI, IIT JAM, PSU exams, Campus placements (TCS NQT).

Exam Purpose Difficulty Best For
GATEMTech/MS, PSU, ResearchHighEngineers, PSU aspirants
NETLecturer, JRFModerateTeaching & research
ISIAdvanced algorithms & data scienceVery HighMath/Algo-oriented students
IIT JAMMSc admissionsModeratePure science students

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  • PSUs: IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, PowerGrid, BARC
  • Research labs, Govt digital missions

Higher Studies

  • M.Tech/MS at IITs, IISc, NIT, IIIT
  • Specializations → AI, Data Science, Cyber Security
  • Germany accepts GATE score for MS

Salary Advantage

  • IIT Placements: 15–40 LPA avg
  • PSU Packages: 12–18 LPA + perks

📌 ABOUT THE EXAM

Conducting Body: IITs & IISc (rotational).

Eligibility:
  • B.Tech Final Year or Completed
  • No percentage or age restriction
Mode: 3 hrs CBT | 100 Marks
Sections: 15 Marks GA + 85 Marks CSE
Types: MCQ / MSQ / NAT

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