GATE ECE Exam Syllabus

The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) exam is conducted to assess the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science. For the ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) category, the exam syllabus is divided into several papers, including the ECE paper and other branch papers.

ECE Paper Syllabus
The ECE paper syllabus covers various subjects related to electronics and communication engineering. The topics included in this syllabus are as follows:

1. Engineering Mathematics:
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus
- Differential Equations
- Probability and Statistics
- Numerical Methods
- Transform Theory

2. Networks, Signals, and Systems:
- Network graphs
- Network theorems
- Continuous-time signals
- Discrete-time signals
- Fourier series
- Fourier Transform
- Laplace Transform
- Z-Transform
- Two-port networks
- Filters
- Active filters
- Control Systems

3. Electronic Devices:
- Energy bands
- Carrier transport
- Junction diodes
- Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs)
- Field-Effect Transistors (FETs)
- MOSFETs
- Optoelectronic devices
- Thyristors
- Rectifiers
- Amplifiers
- Oscillators
- Voltage regulators

4. Analog Circuits:
- Small signal analysis
- Biasing
- Amplifiers
- Feedback amplifiers
- Frequency response
- Op-amps
- Filters
- Sinusoidal oscillators
- Function generators
- Power amplifiers

5. Digital Circuits:
- Boolean algebra
- Combinational circuits
- Sequential circuits
- Data converters
- Semiconductor memories
- Logic gates
- Logic families
- Arithmetic circuits
- Counters
- Shift registers
- Multiplexers
- Flip-flops
- Timers

6. Control Systems:
- Mathematical modeling
- Time-domain analysis
- Stability
- Root locus techniques
- Frequency domain analysis
- Bode plots
- Nyquist criterion
- Compensators
- Controllers
- State-space analysis

7. Communications:
- Random processes
- Analog communication systems
- Pulse code modulation (PCM)
- Pulse amplitude modulation (PAM)
- Frequency modulation (FM)
- Amplitude modulation (AM)
- Digital communication systems
- Pulse code modulation (PCM)
- Differential pulse code modulation (DPCM)
- Line coding
- Matched filters
- Channel capacity

Other Branch Papers
In addition to the ECE paper, GATE also offers papers for other branches. These papers include subjects such as:

- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Biotechnology (BT)
- Agricultural Engineering (AG)
- Architecture and Planning (AR)
- Geology and Geophysics (GG)
- Mining Engineering (MN)
- Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
- Physics (PH)
- Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
- Life Sciences (XL)

Each of these branch papers has its own specific syllabus,