Recommended Reference Books for GATE ECE Exam

Preparing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) requires comprehensive study material and reference books. Here are some recommended books for each topic in the GATE ECE syllabus:

Engineering Mathematics:
1. Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal
2. Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig

Network Theory:
1. Engineering Circuit Analysis by William H. Hayt and Jack E. Kemmerly
2. Network Analysis by M.E. Van Valkenburg

Electronic Devices and Circuits:
1. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky
2. Integrated Electronics: Analog and Digital Circuits and Systems by Jacob Millman and Christos C. Halkias

Analog Circuits:
1. Microelectronic Circuits by Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith
2. Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits by Behzad Razavi

Digital Circuits:
1. Digital Logic and Computer Design by M. Morris Mano
2. Modern Digital Electronics by R.P. Jain

Signals and Systems:
1. Signals and Systems by Alan V. Oppenheim, Alan S. Willsky, and S. Hamid Nawab
2. Signals and Systems by Simon Haykin and Barry Van Veen

Control Systems:
1. Control Systems Engineering by Norman S. Nise
2. Modern Control Engineering by Katsuhiko Ogata

Communication Systems:
1. Communication Systems by Simon Haykin
2. Principles of Communication Systems by Herbert Taub and Donald L. Schilling

Electromagnetic Theory:
1. Engineering Electromagnetics by William H. Hayt
2. Electromagnetic Field Theory Fundamentals by Bhag Singh Guru and Hüseyin R. Hiziroğlu

Electromagnetics:
1. Engineering Electromagnetics by William H. Hayt
2. Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating Systems by Edward C. Jordan and Keith G. Balmain

Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation:
1. Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements by David A. Bell
2. A Course in Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation by A. K. Sawhney

It is important to note that these books are recommendations and not mandatory. Students can also refer to lecture notes, study materials provided by coaching institutes, and online resources for additional reference. It is advisable to choose one or two books from each topic and thoroughly understand the concepts, solve practice problems, and revise regularly to achieve success in the GATE ECE exam.