GATE ECE 2027 Syllabus: Every Subject and Topic
The complete GATE ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) syllabus on one page — 11 subjects and 69 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
- Network Theory
- Electronic Devices
- Analog Circuits
- Digital Circuits
- Signals and Systems
- Control Systems
- Communication Systems
- Electromagnetics
- Microprocessors
- General Aptitude
Engineering Mathematics
6 topics
Linear Algebra Coming soon
Covers: Vector Spaces and Basis · Matrix Algebra and Rank · Systems of Linear Equations · Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
Calculus Coming soon
Covers: Mean Value Theorems and Taylor Series · Definite and Improper Integrals · Partial Derivatives, Maxima and Minima · Multiple Integrals · Line, Surface and Volume Integrals · Numerical Methods
Differential Equations Coming soon
Covers: First Order Differential Equations · Higher Order Linear Differential Equations · Partial Differential Equations
Vector Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Gradient, Divergence and Curl · Gauss's, Green's and Stokes' Theorems
Complex Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Analytic Functions · Cauchy's Integral Theorem and Formula · Sequences, Series and Convergence Tests · Taylor and Laurent Series · Residue Theorem
Probability and Statistics Coming soon
Covers: Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation · Combinatorial Probability · Joint and Conditional Probability · Uniform, Normal, Exponential, Poisson and Binomial Distributions · Correlation and Regression
Network Theory
7 topics
Basics of Network Analysis Coming soon
Covers: KCL, KVL and Sources · Node and Mesh Analysis · Star-Delta Transformation
Graph Theory and State Equations Coming soon
Network Functions Coming soon
Network Theorems Coming soon
Sinusoidal Steady State Coming soon
Covers: Sinusoidal Steady State, Phasors and Complex Power · Resonance
Transient Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Transient Analysis of RL, RC and RLC Circuits · Laplace Transform in Circuit Analysis
Two Port Networks Coming soon
Electronic Devices
4 topics
Basic Semiconductor Physics Coming soon
Covers: Energy Bands in Intrinsic and Extrinsic Semiconductors · Equilibrium Carrier Concentration · Direct and Indirect Band-Gap Semiconductors · Drift and Diffusion Current, Mobility and Resistivity · Generation and Recombination of Carriers · Poisson and Continuity Equations
PN-Junction Diodes and Special Diodes Coming soon
Covers: P-N Junction · Zener Diode · LED, Photodiode and Solar Cell
BJT and FET Basics Coming soon
Covers: BJT · MOS Capacitor · MOSFET · MOSFET Scaling
IC Fabrication Coming soon
Analog Circuits
8 topics
Diodes Applications Coming soon
BJT Analysis Coming soon
Covers: BJT Amplifiers · Biasing and AC Coupling
FET and MOSFET Analysis Coming soon
Covers: MOSFET Amplifiers · Current Mirrors · Differential Amplifiers
Frequency Response of Amplifier Coming soon
Feedback Amplifiers Coming soon
Operational Amplifiers Coming soon
Covers: Op-Amp Amplifiers and Summers · Differentiators and Integrators · Active Filters · Dominant-Pole Compensation and Phase Margin
Oscillator Circuits Coming soon
Multivibrators and 555 Timer Coming soon
Covers: Schmitt Triggers · Multivibrators and 555 Timer
Digital Circuits
10 topics
Number Systems Coming soon
Boolean Algebra Coming soon
Covers: Boolean Algebra · Karnaugh Map Minimization
Logic Gates Coming soon
Logic Families Coming soon
Combinational Circuits Coming soon
Covers: Arithmetic Circuits · Code Converters · Multiplexers · Decoders
Sequential Circuits Coming soon
Covers: Latches and Flip-Flops · Counters · Shift Registers · Propagation Delay, Setup and Hold Time
Memories Coming soon
ADC and DAC Coming soon
Covers: Sample and Hold Circuits · ADCs and DACs
Finite State Machine Coming soon
Computer Organization Coming soon
Covers: Machine Instructions and Addressing Modes · ALU, Data Path and Control Unit · Instruction Pipelining
Signals and Systems
9 topics
Basics of Signals and Systems Coming soon
Covers: Introduction to Signals · LTI Systems: Causality and Stability
LTI Systems Continuous and Discrete Coming soon
Covers: Impulse Response and Convolution · Poles and Zeros
Fourier Series Coming soon
Fourier Transforms, Frequency Response and Correlation Coming soon
Covers: Fourier Transform · Frequency Response, Group Delay and Phase Delay
Sampling Coming soon
DTFS, DTFT and DFT Coming soon
Z-Transform Coming soon
Laplace Transform Coming soon
Digital Filters Coming soon
Covers: FIR and IIR Filter Design · Discrete-Time Processing of Continuous-Time Signals
Control Systems
7 topics
Basics of Control Systems, Block Diagram and SFGs Coming soon
Covers: Control System Components and Feedback Principle · Transfer Function · Block Diagram Representation · Signal Flow Graph
Time Response Analysis Coming soon
Stability Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion · Nyquist Stability Criterion
Root Locus Coming soon
Frequency Response Analysis Coming soon
Covers: Frequency Response · Bode Plot
Compensators and Controllers Coming soon
Covers: Lag, Lead and Lag-Lead Compensation · PID Controller
State Space Analysis Coming soon
Communication Systems
4 topics
Analog Communication Systems Coming soon
Covers: Amplitude Modulation and Demodulation · Angle Modulation and Demodulation · Spectra of AM and FM · Superheterodyne Receivers
Digital Communication Systems Coming soon
Covers: PCM and DPCM · Digital Modulation Schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM) · Bandwidth and Inter-Symbol Interference · MAP and ML Detection · Matched Filter Receiver · SNR and BER
Random Signals and Noise Coming soon
Covers: Autocorrelation and Power Spectral Density · Properties of White Noise · Filtering of Random Signals Through LTI Systems
Information Theory and Coding Coming soon
Covers: Entropy, Source Coding and Mutual Information · Channel Capacity Theorem · Hamming Codes and CRC
Electromagnetics
5 topics
Basics of Electromagnetics Coming soon
Covers: Maxwell's Equations · Boundary Conditions · Wave Equation and Poynting Vector
Uniform Plane Waves Coming soon
Covers: Plane Waves and Propagation Through Media · Reflection and Refraction · Polarization · Phase and Group Velocity · Skin Depth
Transmission Lines Coming soon
Covers: Transmission Line Equations and Characteristic Impedance · Impedance Matching and Transformation · S-Parameters · Smith Chart
Waveguides Coming soon
Optical Fibers and Antennas Coming soon
Covers: Light Propagation in Optical Fibers · Dipole and Monopole Antennas · Linear Antenna Arrays
Microprocessors
5 topics
Basics of 8085 Microprocessor Coming soon
Instructions of 8085 Microprocessor Coming soon
Microprocessor 8085 Programming Coming soon
Microprocessor 8085 Interrupts Coming soon
Interfacing and Peripheral Devices Coming soon
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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