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
- Engineering Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Construction Materials and Management
- RCC Structures
- Design of Steel Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Engineering Hydrology
- Irrigation Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Transportation Engineering
- Geomatics Engineering
- General Aptitude
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
Properties of Metals, Stress and Strain Coming soon
Principal Stress and Principal Strain Coming soon
Covers: Transformation of Stress (Mohr's Circle) · Combined Stresses
Shear Force and Bending Moment Coming soon
Bending and Shear Stresses Coming soon
Covers: Simple Bending Theory and Flexural Stresses · Shear Stresses and Shear Centre · Moment of Inertia
Deflection of Beams Coming soon
Torsion of Shafts and Pressure Vessels Coming soon
Covers: Uniform Torsion · Thin Pressure Vessels
Theory of Columns and Shear Centre Coming soon
Structural Analysis
6 topics
Determinacy and Indeterminacy Coming soon
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
Matrix Method of Structural Analysis Coming soon
Influence Line Diagram and Rolling Loads Coming soon
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
Working Stress and Limit State Method Coming soon
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
Prestressed Concrete Beams Coming soon
Concrete Technology Coming soon
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
Properties of Soils Coming soon
Classification of Soils and Clay Minerals Coming soon
Compaction of Soil Coming soon
Effective Stress and Permeability Coming soon
Covers: Permeability · Effective Stress and Quicksand Condition
Seepage Analysis Coming soon
Consolidation of Soils Coming soon
Shear Strength of Soil Coming soon
Covers: Shear Strength · Stress-Strain Behaviour and Stress Paths
Stress Distribution in the Soil Coming soon
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
Stability Analysis of Slopes Coming soon
Soil Stabilization and Soil Exploration Coming soon
Covers: Sub-Surface Investigation · Ground Improvement
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
13 topics
Fluid Properties and Manometry Coming soon
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
Buoyancy and Floatation Coming soon
Dimensional Analysis Coming soon
Viscous Flow of Incompressible Fluid 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
Design of Stable Channels Coming soon
Design and Construction of Gravity Dams Coming soon
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
Design of Sewers and Sewerage System Coming soon
Quality and Characteristics of Waste Water Coming soon
Treatment of Waste Water Coming soon
Covers: Primary Treatment · Secondary Treatment · Tertiary Treatment and Reuse · Sludge Treatment and Disposal
Disposal of Sewage Effluents Coming soon
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
Highway Maintenance Coming soon
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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