Structure of GATE 2013
A candidate can apply for only ONE of the 21 papers
listed in Table given below. The syllabus for each of the papers is given
separately. Making a choice of the appropriate paper during GATE application is
the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are
suggested below.
The
candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of
his/her qualifying degree. The candidate is, however, free to choose any paper
according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria
of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission.
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Sl.No
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Paper
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Code
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Sl.No
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Paper
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Code
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1
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Aerospace Engineering
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AE
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12
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Instrumentation Engineering
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IN
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|
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2
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Agricultural Engineering
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AG
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13
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Mathematics
|
MA
|
|
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3
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Architecture and Planning
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AR
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14
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Mechanical Engineering
|
ME
|
|
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4
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Biotechnology
|
BT
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15
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Mining Engineering
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MN
|
|
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5
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Civil Engineering
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CE
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16
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Metallurgical Engineering
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MT
|
|
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6
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Chemical Engineering
|
CH
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17
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Physics
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PH
|
|
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7
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Computer Science and Information
Technology
|
CS
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18
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Production and Industrial
Engineering
|
PI
|
|
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8
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Chemistry
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CY
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19
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Textile Engineering and Fibre
Science
|
TF
|
|
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9
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Electronics and Communication
Engineering
|
EC
|
20
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Engineering Sciences
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XE*
|
|
|
10
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Electrical Engineering
|
EE
|
21
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Life Sciences
|
XL*
|
|
|
11
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Geology and Geophysics
|
GG
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XE
Paper Sections
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Code
|
XL
Paper Sections
|
Code
|
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Engineering Mathematics
(Compulsory)
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A
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Chemistry (Compulsory)
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H
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Fluid Mechanics
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B
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Biochemistry
|
I
|
|||
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Materials Science
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C
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Botany
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J
|
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Solid Mechanics
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D
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Microbiology
|
K
|
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Thermodynamics
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E
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Zoology
|
L
|
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Polymer Science and Engineering
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F
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Food Technology
|
M
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Food Technology
|
G
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* XE (Engineering Sciences) and XL (Life Sciences)
papers are of general nature and will comprise of the sections listed in the
above table. See further explanation
below.
Duration and Exam Type
The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3
hours duration which contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The
question paper will consist of only objective questions. The pattern of
question papers is discussed separately in detail.
The examination for the papers with codes AE, AG,
AR, BT, CE, CH, CY, GG, PH, MA, MN, MT, TF, XE, and XL will be carried out as
ONLINE computer based test where the
candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.
The candidates are required to enter the answer for each question using a
mouse (keyboards will be disabled). Candidates will be provided with blank paper
sheets for rough work. At the end of the three hour window, the computer will
automatically close the screen from further actions.
For all other papers (CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, and PI),
the candidates will be given the questions printed on a paper, and they have to
mark the correct choice on an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the
appropriate bubble against each question using a black ink ball point pen.
General Aptitude Questions
All the papers will contain few questions that test
the General Aptitude (Language and Analytical Skills), apart from the core
subject of the paper.
XE Paper
A candidate appearing in the XE paper has to answer
the following
1. Section
A – Engineering Mathematics (compulsory)
2. GA –
General Aptitude (compulsory)
3. Any
two of XE sections B to G
The choice of two out of the sections B to G can be
made at the time of appearing for the exam after viewing the questions. Only two optional sections can be answered at
a time. A candidate wishing