GATE 2026 ECE Syllabus- IIT Guwahati has published the GATE ECE 2026 syllabus on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The detailed GATE 2026 ECE syllabus has been updated on this page. The GATE 2026 exam ECE syllabus includes the general aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, and Electromagnetic. The syllabus outlines the topics to be prepared for the GATE 2026 exam. The authorities will conduct the GATE entrance exam for ECE on February 15, 2026, forenoon session.
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IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 ECE syllabus on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The syllabus includes a list of topics that candidates need to study for the exam. The question paper will be based only on the topics mentioned in the syllabus. Candidates can also attempt the GATE 2026 mock test to understand the exam pattern.

The GATE ECE 2026 paper includes General Aptitude as a compulsory section. The syllabus covers topics from Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, and Electromagnetics. Candidates are advised to check the GATE 2026 ECE syllabus with weightage PDF to identify the most and least important topics. Below is the detailed GATE 2026 ECE syllabus PDF free download.

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GATE ECE Syllabus 2026 for General Aptitude

Aspirants can check the GATE 2026 syllabus for General Aptitude (GA) below.

GATE General Aptitude Syllabus 2026

Chapter	Topics
GATE GA Syllabus for Verbal Aptitude	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.
GATE GA Syllabus for Quantitative Aptitude	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.
GATE GA Syllabus for Analytical Aptitude	Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations and reasoning
GATE GA Syllabus for Spatial Aptitude	Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions.

GATE 2025 Syllabus

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GATE EC Syllabus 2026 for Engineering Mathematics

Chapter	Topics
GATE EC Syllabus for Linear Algebra	Vector space Matrix algebra Basis Linear dependence and independence Eigen values and eigen vectors Rank Solution of linear equations - existence and uniqueness
GATE EC Syllabus for Calculus	Mean value theorems Theorems of integral calculus Evaluation of definite and improper integrals Partial derivatives Maxima and minima Multiple integrals Line Surface and volume integrals Taylor series
GATE EC Syllabus for Differential Equations	First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Cauchy's and Euler's equations Higher-order linear differential equations Methods of solution using a variation of parameters Partial differential equations Complementary function and particular integral Variable separable method Initial and boundary value problems
GATE EC Syllabus for Vector Analysis	Vector operations Vectors in plane and space Gradient Divergence and curl Gauss's Green's and Stokes’ theorems
GATE EC Syllabus for Complex Analysis	Analytic functions Cauchy’s integral theorem Cauchy’s integral formula Sequences Series Convergence tests Taylor and Laurent series Residue theorem
GATE EC Syllabus for Probability and Statistics	Mean Median Mode Standard deviation Combinatorial probability Probability distributions Binomial distribution Poisson distribution Exponential distribution Normal distribution joint and conditional probability

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GATE ECE Syllabus 2026 (Electronics and Communication Engineering)

The chapter-wise GATE ECE 2026 syllabus is provided below. Check the table to see the topics covered in the syllabus. Understanding the GATE ECE syllabus helps students prepare effectively for the exam.

GATE EC Syllabus for Networks, Signals and Systems

Chapters	Topics
Circuit Analysis	Node and mesh analysis Superposition Thevenin's theorem Norton’s theorem Reciprocity Sinusoidal steady state analysis: phasors, complex power, maximum power transfer Time and frequency domain analysis of linear circuits: RL, RC and RLC circuits, Solution of network equations using Laplace transform
Continuous-time Signals	Fourier series and Fourier transform Sampling theorem and applications
Discrete-time Signals	DTFT DFT Z-transform Discrete-time processing of continuous-time signals LTI systems: definition and properties, causality, stability, impulse response, convolution, poles and zeroes, frequency response, group delay, phase delay

GATE EC Syllabus for Electronic Device

Chapter	Topics
ChapterElectronic Devices	Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors Equilibrium carrier concentration Direct and indirect band-gap semiconductors
Carrier Transport	Diffusion current Drift current Mobility and resistivity Generation and recombination of carriers Poisson and continuity equations P-N junction Zener diode BJT MOS capacitor MOSFET LED Photodiode and solar cell

GATE EC Syllabus for Analog Circuits

Chapter	Topics
Diode Circuits	Clipping Clamping and rectifiers
BJT and MOSFET Amplifiers	Biasing AC coupling Small signal analysis Frequency response Current mirrors and differential amplifiers
Op-amp Circuits	Amplifiers Summers Differentiators Integrators Active filters Schmitt triggers and oscillators

GATE EC Syllabus for Digital Circuits

Chapter	Topics
Number Representations	Binary Integer and floating-point- numbers Combinatorial circuits: Boolean algebra, minimization of functions using Boolean identities and Karnaugh map, logic gates and their static CMOS implementations, arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers, and decoders.
Sequential Circuits	Latches and flip-flops Counters Shift-registers Finite state machines Propagation delay Setup and hold time critical path delay
Data Converters	Sample and hold circuits ADCs and DAC
Semiconductor Memories:	ROM SRAM DRAM
Computer Organization:	Machine instructions and addressing modes ALU Data-path and control unit Instruction pipelining.

GATE EC Syllabus for Control Systems

Chapter	Topics
Control Systems	Basic control system components Feedback principle Transfer function Block diagram representation Signal flow graph Transient and steady-state analysis of LTI systems Frequency response Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria Bode and root-locus plots Lag Lead and lag-lead compensation State variable mode solution of state equation of LTI systems.

GATE EC Syllabus for Communications

Chapters	Topics
Random Processes	Autocorrelation and power spectral density Properties of white noise Filtering of random signals through LTI systems
Analog Communications	Amplitude modulation and demodulation Angle modulation and demodulation Spectra of AM and FM Super heterodyne receivers
Information Theory	Entropy Mutual information and channel capacity theorem
Digital Communications	PCM DPCM Digital modulation schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM) Bandwidth Inter-symbol interference MAP ML detection Matched filter receiver SNR and BER Fundamentals of error correction Hamming codes CRC

GATE EC Syllabus for Electromagnetics

Chapters	Topics
Maxwell's Equations	Differential and integral forms and their interpretation Boundary conditions Wave equation Poynting vector
Plane Waves and Properties	Reflection and refraction Polarization Phase and group velocity Propagation through various media Skin depth
Transmission Lines	Equations Characteristic impedance Impedance matching Impedance transformation S-parameters Smith chart Rectangular and circular waveguides Light propagation in optical fibres Dipole and monopole antenna Linear antenna arrays.

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GATE ECE Syllabus with Weightage

Candidates can check the chapter-wise weightage for the GATE 2026 ECE syllabus from the table below. The GATE syllabus with weightage has been prepared by analysing the GATE previous year question papers. Candidates can use the GATE ECE syllabus with weightage to identify the topics that will fetch them more marks in the exam. The syllabus with weightage for GATE ECE is provided in the table below.

GATE 2026 ECE syllabus with weightage

TOPICS	WEIGHTAGE
Analog Circuits	10%
Electronic Devices	8%
Control Systems	7%
Digital Circuits	11%
Networks Theory	8%
Signal and Systems	6%
Communications	13%
EMTL	10%
Engineering Mathematics	16%
General Aptitude	15%

GATE ECE 2026 Exam Pattern

IIT Guwahati has released the GATE 2026 exam pattern on the official website. Candidates appearing for GATE 2026 must understand the exam pattern for effective preparation.

GATE Exam Paper Pattern 2026

Particulars	Details
Number of Papers in GATE 2026	30 Papers
Section	General Aptitude (GA) Candidate Selected Subject
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Design of Questions	The questions are designed to test the listed abilities Application Analysis Comprehension Recall Synthesis
Number of Questions	65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude)
Distribution of Questions in all Papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	Engineering Mathematics - 13 Marks Subject Questions - 72 Marks General Aptitude - 15 Marks
Distribution of Questions in AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL	Questions from Subject Concerned - 85 Marks General Aptitude - 15 Marks
Total Marks	100 Marks
GATE Negative Marking	Two types of MCQs: MCQs - 1 mark for each correct answer; 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. MCQs - 2 marks for each correct answer; 2/3 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response. There are no negative marks for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions NO negative marking for MSQ & NAT.

Best Books for GATE ECE Syllabus 2026

Candidates can check the best books for GATE ECE 2026 below. The books should comprise all the topics of the GATE 2026 ECE syllabus. Also, the GATE ECE best books should be easy to understand and comprise of multiple practice questions from various types. The best books for GATE ECE are as provided below.

Higher Engineering Mathematics by Dr. BS Grewal
Network Theory by Alexander Sadiku
Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg
Antenna Theory by Balanis
Electronic Communication Systems by Kennedy and Davis (just the Noise chapter)
Control Systems Engineering by Norma Nise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the authorities release GATE 2026 ECE syllabus?

The GATE 2026 ECE syllabus has been released on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

Q: What are the important topics of GATE ECE 2026 syllabus?

The important topics of GATE ECE incudes communication, Signal and systems, digital electronics, network systems, etc.

Q: When GATE ECE 2026 will be conducted?

The GATE 2026 ECE exam will be conducted on February 17, 2026.

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