GATE Geology Syllabus 2024 PDF Download

The complete syllabus for the Geology and Geophysics (GG) Paper for GATE 2024 exams has been officially released by the organizing institute, the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore (gate.iisc.ac.in). The GG paper syllabus is divided into two parts, namely PART-A and PART-B. PART-B is further divided into two sections, each containing different topics that correspond to different sections of the question paper.

GATE 2024 Paper Pattern for Geology and Geophysics

Part-A Common Section

• Earth and planetary system – terrestrial planets and moons of the solar system; size, shape, internal structure and composition of the earth; concept of isostasy; elements of seismology – body and surface waves, propagation of body waves in the earth’s interior; Heat flow within the earth; Gravitational field of the Earth; geomagnetism and paleomagnetism; continental drift; plate tectonics – relationship with earthquakes, volcanism and mountain building; continental and oceanic crust – composition, structure and thickness. 
• Weathering and soil formation; landforms created by river, wind, glacier, ocean and volcanoes. 
• Basic structural geology – stress, strain and material response; brittle and ductile deformation; nomenclature and classification of folds and faults. 
• Crystallography – basic crystal symmetry and concept of point groups. 
• Mineralogy – silicate crystal structure and determinative mineralogy of common rock forming minerals. 
• Petrology of common igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. 
• Geological time scale; Geochronology and absolute time. Stratigraphic principles; major stratigraphic divisions of India. 
• Mineral, coal and petroleum resources of India. 
• Introduction to remote sensing. 
• Engineering properties of rocks and soils. 
• Elements of hydrogeology. 
• Principles and applications of gravity, magnetic, electrical, electromagnetic, seismic and radiometric methods of prospecting for oil, mineral and ground water; introductory well logging.

Part-B Section-1 Geology

Part-B Section-2 Geophysics

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on GATE Geology Syllabus 2024

What is the GATE Geology syllabus?

The GATE Geology syllabus is a list of topics that are covered in the GATE Geology exam. It includes subjects such as Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology, etc.

How can I access the GATE Geology syllabus 2024?

You can access the GATE Geology syllabus 2024 on the official website of GATE (https://gate.iitb.ac.in/). The syllabus will be available under the "Syllabi" section of the website.

How many subjects are there in the GATE Geology syllabus 2024?

The GATE Geology syllabus 2024 consists of 11 subjects. These subjects include Geomorphology, Structural Geology, Mineralogy, Petrology, Economic Geology, etc.

What is the marking scheme for the GATE Geology exam?

The marking scheme for the GATE Geology exam is as follows: For each correct answer, 1 or 2 marks will be awarded, depending on the question type. For every wrong answer, 1/3 or 2/3 marks will be deducted, depending on the question type.