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GATE 2026 — Syllabus

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9th May 2026

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Section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for GATE 2026 — Syllabus.

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This page lists the section-wise syllabus and topic break-up for GATE 2026 — Syllabus. The content is sourced from the official notification published by IISc Bangalore / Seven IITs. The syllabus is authoritative for the current cycle and is intended for candidate revision and topic prioritisation. Each section below lists the topics in the order they typically appear in the official notification, with sub-topic depth aligned to the question paper's weightage. Always verify against the latest notification on the official website before finalising your preparation plan, since regulators occasionally tweak weightage or add/remove subjects between cycles.

Department

IISc Bangalore / Seven IITs

Stage Level

National

Syllabus Content

Section	Topics
General Aptitude (15 marks, common)General Aptitude (15 marks, common)	Verbal aptitude — basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension; Quantitative aptitude — data interpretation, numerical computation, mensuration, ratios; Analytical aptitude — logic, deduction, analogy; Spatial aptitude.Verbal aptitude — basic English grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension; Quantitative aptitude — data interpretation, numerical computation, mensuration, ratios; Analytical aptitude — logic, deduction, analogy; Spatial aptitude.
Engineering Mathematics (common to most papers)Engineering Mathematics (common to most papers)	Linear algebra; Calculus; Differential equations; Complex variables; Probability & statistics; Numerical methods; Transform theory.Linear algebra; Calculus; Differential equations; Complex variables; Probability & statistics; Numerical methods; Transform theory.
Core Subject (CS / EE / ME / CE / EC / CH / IN / etc.)Core Subject (CS / EE / ME / CE / EC / CH / IN / etc.)	Branch-specific BTech-level syllabus. For CS — Digital Logic, Computer Organisation, Programming & Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks. For ME — Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering. Other branches mirror their BTech curricula.Branch-specific BTech-level syllabus. For CS — Digital Logic, Computer Organisation, Programming & Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, Databases, Computer Networks. For ME — Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Theory of Machines, Vibrations, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering. Other branches mirror their BTech curricula.

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

BE/BTech (or appearing)

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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To download the official syllabus PDF for GATE 2026 — Syllabus: 1) Visit the official website at https://gate2026.iisc.ac.in/.
2) Navigate to 'Notification' / 'Information Bulletin' / 'Syllabus' from the main menu or homepage.
3) Locate the latest cycle's notification PDF and open it — the syllabus is published as part of the notification or as a separate appendix.
4) Cross-check the syllabus on this page section-by-section against the source PDF; the page summarises the official content for quick revision.
5) For any clarification, refer to the FAQ section of the official website or contact the helpline listed in the notification.
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Dates and Direct Links

Important Dates

Additional Resources
Application Start Date	28th August 202628th August 2026
Application End Date	7th October 20267th October 2026

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