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GATE CE 2027 Syllabus: Every Subject and Topic

The complete GATE CE (Civil Engineering) syllabus on one page — 15 subjects and 92 topics, with what each topic covers and how many previous year questions we have for it. Sign up free to practise any topic.

Engineering Mathematics

6 topics

Linear Algebra Coming soon

Covers: Matrix Algebra · Systems of Linear Equations · Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Calculus Coming soon

Covers: Functions of Single Variable · Limit, Continuity and Differentiability · Mean Value Theorems · Maxima and Minima · Taylor Series · Definite and Indefinite Integrals · Area and Volume by Integration · Partial and Total Derivatives · Gradient, Divergence, Curl and Directional Derivatives · Line, Surface and Volume Integrals

Ordinary Differential Equations Coming soon

Covers: First Order ODEs · Higher Order Linear ODEs · Euler-Cauchy Equations · Initial and Boundary Value Problems · Laplace Transform

Partial Differential Equations Coming soon

Covers: Fourier Series · Partial Differential Equations

Probability and Statistics Coming soon

Covers: Probability Basics and Conditional Probability · Descriptive Statistics · Random Variables (PMF, PDF, CDF) · Poisson and Normal Distributions · Linear Regression

Numerical Methods Coming soon

Covers: Error Analysis · Numerical Solution of Algebraic Equations · Newton's and Lagrange Polynomials · Numerical Differentiation · Trapezoidal and Simpson's Rules · Numerical Methods for Differential Equations

Engineering Mechanics

1 topic

Forces, Equilibrium, Friction and Centre of Mass Coming soon

Covers: System of Forces · Free-Body Diagrams and Equilibrium Equations · Internal Forces in Structures · Friction · Centre of Mass

Solid Mechanics

7 topics

Principal Stress and Principal Strain Coming soon

Covers: Transformation of Stress (Mohr's Circle) · Combined Stresses

Bending and Shear Stresses Coming soon

Covers: Simple Bending Theory and Flexural Stresses · Shear Stresses and Shear Centre · Moment of Inertia

Torsion of Shafts and Pressure Vessels Coming soon

Covers: Uniform Torsion · Thin Pressure Vessels

Structural Analysis

6 topics

Trusses Coming soon

Methods of Structural Analysis Coming soon

Covers: Principle of Superposition · Energy Methods (Virtual Work, Castigliano) · Deflection of Determinate Beams, Frames and Trusses · Force Method (Consistent Deformations) · Slope-Deflection Method · Moment Distribution Method

Arches Coming soon

Construction Materials and Management

2 topics

Construction Materials Coming soon

Covers: Structural Steel · Cement and Admixtures · Concrete Constituents and Mix Design · Properties of Concrete

Construction Management Coming soon

Covers: Types of Construction Projects · Estimation and Costing · Project Planning: PERT and CPM · Project Updating and Monitoring · Construction Equipment · Types of Contracts

RCC Structures

5 topics

Footing, Columns, Beams and Slabs Coming soon

Covers: Flexure Design of Beams · Slabs · Columns · Isolated Footings

Shear, Torsion, Bond, Anchorage and Development Length Coming soon

Covers: Shear Design of Beams · Design for Torsion · Bond and Development Length

Design of Steel Structures

6 topics

Tension Member Coming soon

Covers: Steel Design Concepts (Working Stress and Limit State) · Tension Members

Compression Member Coming soon

Covers: Compression Members · Beam-Columns · Column Bases

Beams Coming soon

Structural Fasteners Coming soon

Covers: Simple and Eccentric Connections · Beam-Column Connections

Plate Girders and Industrial Roofs Coming soon

Covers: Plate Girders · Industrial Roofs (Roof Trusses and Purlins)

Plastic Analysis Coming soon

Geotechnical Engineering

13 topics

Compaction of Soil Coming soon

Effective Stress and Permeability Coming soon

Covers: Permeability · Effective Stress and Quicksand Condition

Seepage Analysis Coming soon

Shear Strength of Soil Coming soon

Covers: Shear Strength · Stress-Strain Behaviour and Stress Paths

Shallow Foundation and Bearing Capacity Coming soon

Covers: Bearing Capacity of Shallow Foundations · Combined Footings, Rafts and Contact Pressure · Settlement Analysis

Deep Foundation Coming soon

Retaining Wall — Earth Pressure Theories Coming soon

Covers: Earth Pressure Theories · Sheet Piles

Soil Stabilization and Soil Exploration Coming soon

Covers: Sub-Surface Investigation · Ground Improvement

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics

13 topics

Fluid Kinematics Coming soon

Fluid Dynamics and Flow Measurements Coming soon

Covers: Continuity, Momentum and Energy Equations · Flow Measurement in Channels and Pipes

Hydrostatic Forces Coming soon

Turbulent Flow Coming soon

Boundary Layer Theory, Drag and Lift Coming soon

Covers: Boundary Layer · Lift and Drag · Forces on Immersed Bodies

Flow Through Pipes Coming soon

Open Channel Flow Coming soon

Covers: Specific Energy and Critical Flow · Uniform Flow · Gradually Varied Flow and Water Surface Profiles · Hydraulic Jump and Rapidly Varied Flow · Flow Past Sharp-Crested Weirs

Impact of Jets and Turbines Coming soon

Covers: Impact of Jets · Turbines

Hydraulic Pumps Coming soon

Engineering Hydrology

4 topics

Precipitation and General Aspects of Hydrology Coming soon

Covers: Hydrologic Cycle and Precipitation · Groundwater and Well Hydraulics

Evaporation, Transpiration and Stream Flow Measurement Coming soon

Covers: Evaporation, Evapotranspiration and Infiltration · Streamflow Measurement

Infiltration, Runoff and Hydrographs Coming soon

Covers: Hydrographs and Unit Hydrographs · Surface Runoff Models

Flood Routing and Flood Control Coming soon

Covers: Flood Estimation and Routing · Reservoir Capacity

Irrigation Engineering

4 topics

Crop Water Requirements Coming soon

Covers: Irrigation Systems and Methods · Crop Water Requirements

Theories of Seepage, Spillways and Miscellaneous Coming soon

Covers: Weirs on Permeable Foundations · Earthen Dams and Seepage · Cross Drainage Structures · River Training Structures · Well Irrigation

Environmental Engineering

10 topics

Water Demand Coming soon

Quality Characteristics of Water Coming soon

Covers: Water Quality Standards and Parameters · Water Quality Index

Water Treatment Coming soon

Treatment of Waste Water Coming soon

Covers: Primary Treatment · Secondary Treatment · Tertiary Treatment and Reuse · Sludge Treatment and Disposal

Municipal Solid Waste Management Coming soon

Covers: Solid Waste Generation, Collection and Transport · Solid Waste Treatment and Disposal · Landfill Design

Air and Noise Pollution Coming soon

Covers: Air Pollutants: Sources and Impacts · Air Pollution Control · Air Quality Standards and Index · Noise Pollution

Transportation Engineering

6 topics

Geometric Design of Highway and Planning Coming soon

Covers: Cross-Sectional Elements and Sight Distance · Horizontal and Vertical Alignment · Travel Demand Modelling

Highway Materials Coming soon

Covers: Highway Materials and Tests · Bituminous Mixes

Pavement Design Coming soon

Covers: Flexible Pavement Design · Rigid Pavement Design

Traffic Engineering Coming soon

Covers: Traffic Studies · Traffic Flow Parameters and Relationships · Traffic Signs and Signal Design · Intersections and Interchanges · Highway Capacity and Level of Service

Railway and Airport Engineering Coming soon

Covers: Railway Track Geometry (Speed and Cant) · Airport Runway Length and Taxiway Design

Geomatics Engineering

5 topics

Fundamental Concepts of Surveying Coming soon

Covers: Principles of Surveying and Errors · Plane, Geodetic and GNSS Surveying · Maps: Scale and Coordinate System · Cartography and Map Projections · Topographic, Cadastral and Engineering Surveys

Levelling and Contouring Coming soon

Covers: Levelling and Trigonometric Levelling · Contouring

Theodolites, Compass and Traverse Surveying Coming soon

Covers: Distance and Angle Measurement · Traversing and Triangulation · Total Station · Compass Surveying

Tacheometric, Curve and Hydrographic Surveying Coming soon

Covers: Horizontal and Vertical Curves · Tacheometry · Hydrographic Surveying

Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS and Photogrammetry Coming soon

Covers: Photogrammetry: Scale and Flying Height · Parallax and Space Resection · Remote Sensing and GIS

General Aptitude

4 topics

Verbal Aptitude Coming soon

Covers: Basic English grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement, and other parts of speech · Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context · Reading and comprehension, Narrative sequencing

Quantitative Aptitude Coming soon

Covers: Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables · Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series. Mensuration and geometry, Elementary statistics and probability

Analytical Aptitude Coming soon

Covers: Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations and reasoning

Spatial Aptitude Coming soon

Covers: Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping; paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions

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