The organisers of GATE 2022 – IIT Kharagpur has finally released the official notification of the exam, along with its syllabus. Students have waited long enough to have a copy of the subject-wise important chapters and topics. And with the help of this syllabus, they can figure out what areas they need to focus on in this session.
Although this year’s syllabus is quite similar to last year’s syllabus, there has been an addition of a few topics in some subjects, along with some updated tech. If you are a CE or ME student, then this article is just for you. Below is the syllabus for your subject. Read ahead to learn more:
GATE Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE)
Check the topic-wise and chapter-wise syllabus for your subject below. You can also check the full GATE syllabus for civil engineering or download the PDF for future reference. Here’s a summary of your CE Syllabus:
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Aptitude (Mandatory) | Verbal Ability
● English Grammar ● Word Groups Instructions ● Verbal Analogies ● Critical Reasoning ● Sentence Completion ● Verbal Deduction, etc. Numerical Ability ● Numerical Estimation ● Numerical Computation ● Data Interpretation ● Numerical Reasoning, etc. |
| Engineering Mathematics (Mandatory) | ● Calculus
● Linear Algebra ● Partial Differential Equation (PDE) ● Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) ● Numerical Methods ● Probability ● Statistics |
| Structural Engineering | ● Concrete Structures
● Steel Structures ● Solid Mechanics ● Engineering Mechanics ● Construction Materials and Management ● Structural Analysis |
| Environmental Engineering | ● Water and Wastewater
● Municipal Solid Wastes ● Air pollution |
| Transportation Engineering | ● Highway Pavements
● Transportation Infrastructure ● Traffic Engineering |
| Geotechnical Engineering | ● Soil Mechanics
● Foundation Engineering |
| Water Resources Engineering | ● Hydraulics
● Hydrology ● Irrigation ● Fluid Mechanics |
| Geomatics Engineering | ● Photogrammetry
● Remote Sensing ● Principles of Surveying |
Exam Pattern
| Topic | Details |
| Duration of Exam | Three hours |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Mandatory Section | General Aptitude |
| Examination Mode | Computer-based test |
| Types of Questions | Numerical Answer Type (NAT), Multiple Choice, and Multiple Select Questions |
| Paper Sections | Three sections, except AR, CY, GG, EY, XL, PH, and MA. |
| Total marks | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions
Two mark MCQs – 2/3 mark will be reduced for every incorrect answer. One mark MCQs – 1/3 mark will be reduced for every incorrect response. No negative marking for NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions |
GATE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME)
We have compiled all the chapter-wise and topic-wise important sections, as mentioned in the syllabus for this year. You can also check out the GATE syllabus for mechanical engineering in detail, or you can download the PDF for the same. Check out this session’s syllabus in brief here:
| Particulars | Topics |
| Section-1: Engineering Mathematics | Differential Equations
Linear Algebra Calculus Probability and Statistics Numerical Methods Complex Variables |
| Section-2: Applied Mechanics and Design | Mechanics of Materials
Engineering Mechanics Theory of Machines Machine Design Vibrations |
| Section-3: Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences | Heat-Transfer
Fluid Mechanics Applications Thermodynamics |
| Section-4: Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering | Casting, Forming and Joining Processes
Engineering Materials Machining & Machine Tool Operations Computer Integrated Manufacturing Metrology and Inspection Production Planning and Control Operations Research Inventory Control |
Exam Pattern
| Topic | Details |
| Duration of Exam | Three hours |
| Examination Mode | Computer-based test |
| Types of Questions | Numerical Answer Type (NAT) and Objective type |
| Paper Sections | Aptitude Engineering, Mathematics, Subject-specific questions |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Marking Scheme | No marks will be deducted for unattempted questions
Two mark MCQs – 2/3 mark will be reduced for every incorrect answer. One mark MCQs – 1/3 mark will be reduced for every incorrect response. No negative marking for NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions |
We hope that we have summarised your syllabus for CE and ME in this article. Are you struggling to prepare for your exams? Try managing your time and planning your days in advance. Keep all the important resources in hand, and do your best to crack the GATE 2022 exams with flying colours! All the best for your future. Adios!
