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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

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

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

BJT Analysis Coming soon

Covers: BJT Amplifiers · Biasing and AC Coupling

FET and MOSFET Analysis Coming soon

Covers: MOSFET Amplifiers · Current Mirrors · Differential Amplifiers

Operational Amplifiers Coming soon

Covers: Op-Amp Amplifiers and Summers · Differentiators and Integrators · Active Filters · Dominant-Pole Compensation and Phase Margin

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

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

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

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

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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