GATE ECE

S.No. Topic Semester

1 Engineering Mathematics I to III

2 Networks, Signals and Systems III

3 Electronic Devices III, IV

4 Analog Circuits IV, V

5 Digital Circuits III

6 Control Systems IV

7 Communications V, VI

8 Electromagnetics IV, V

9 General Aptitude All

GATE 2020 Exam Pattern for Engineering Papers

Mode of Exam Online (Computer-based mode)

Sections Three

Time Duration 3 hours

Total Questions 65

Question type MCQ and NAT (Numerical Answer Type)

Negative Marking Only for MCQ’s: 1/3rd for 1-mark questions, 2/3rd for 2 marks
questions

Total Marks 100

Section Total Marks No. of Questions

General Aptitude 15 Marks 10 Questions

(5 questions of 1 mark)
(5 questions of 2 marks)

Engineering Mathematics 15 Marks 55 Questions

(25 Questions of 1 mark)
Subject/Discipline 70 Marks (30 Questions of 2 marks)

Total 100 Marks 65 Questions

 S. No Topic Weightage in Marks

1 Network Theory 11.25

2 Electronics Devices & Circuits 7.25

3 Analog Circuits 11.75

4 Digital Circuits 6

5 Signal & Systems 9

6 Control Systems 9

7 Communication Systems 10.75

8 EMT 9.5

9 Micro Processors 1.5

10 Engineering Maths 10.5

11 General Aptitude 15
Topic-wise Best Books for GATE EC

Subjects GATE Syllabus Reference Book

Engineering Linear Algebra Higher

Mathematics Calculus Engineering
Differential Equations Mathematics – Dr.
Vector Analysis BS Grewal
Complex Analysis Engineering
Numerical Methods Mathematics –
Probability and Statistics Erwin Kreyszig
Advance
Engineering
Mathematics – Dr.
HK Dass
Advanced
Engineering
Mathematics by R.
K. Jain, S. R. K.
Iyengar
General Aptitude Verbal Ability Quantitative
Numerical Ability Aptitude – R. S.
Agarwal
Logical Reasoning
– R. S. Agarwal
Objective English
– Hari Mohan
Prasad
Quantitative
Aptitude by CAT
by Arun Sharma
Network Theory Network solution methods: nodal and Network Theory by
mesh analysis; Network theorems: Alexander Sadiku
superposition, Thevenin and Norton’s, Circuit Theory by
maximum power transfer; Wye‐Delta A. Chakraborty
transformation; Steady state sinusoidal Network Analysis
analysis using phasors; Time domain by Van Valkenburg
analysis of simple linear circuits; Solution Engineering Circuit
of network equations using Laplace Analysis – Hayt &
transform; Frequency domain analysis of Kemmerly
RLC circuits; Linear 2‐port network Linear Circuit
parameters: driving point and transfer Analysis- De
functions; State equations for networks. Carlo/Lin
Electronic Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic Integrated
Devices silicon; Carrier transport: diffusion Electronics:- Jacob
current, drift current, mobility and Millman & Christos
resistivity; Generation and recombination C. Halkias
of carriers; Poisson and continuity Solid State
equations; P-N junction, Zener diode, electronic Devices-
BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, Ben Streetman
photodiode and solar cell; Integrated and Sanjay
circuit fabrication process: oxidation, Banerjee
diffusion, ion implantation, Semiconductor
photolithography and twin-tub CMOS devices – David
process. Neamen
Semiconductor
devices-S. M. Sze
DC Analysis of
MOS
Transistor-Tsivid
Analog Circuits Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, Micro Electronics
BJTs and MOSFETs; Simple diode circuit – Sedra &
circuits: clipping, clamping and rectifiers; Smith
Single-stage BJT and MOSFET Linear ICs –
amplifiers: biasing, bias stability, Gaekwad
mid-frequency small signal analysis and Analog
frequency response; BJT and MOSFET Electronics,
amplifiers: multi-stage, differential, Electronics
feedback, power and operational; Simple devices and
op-amp circuits; Active filters; Sinusoidal circuits – Donald A
oscillators: criterion for oscillation; Neaman
single-transistor and op-amp Electronic Devices
configurations; Function generators, and Circuit Theory
wave-shaping circuits and 555 timers; by Robert L
Voltage reference circuits; Power Boylestad &
supplies: ripple removal and regulation Nashelsky
Pulse and Digital
Electronics by
Millman and Taub
Digital Circuits Number systems; Combinatorial circuits: Digital Electronics
Boolean algebra, minimization of – Morris Mano
functions using Boolean identities and Microprocessor
Karnaugh map, logic gates and their Architecture,
static CMOS implementations, arithmetic Programming and
circuits, code converters, multiplexers, Applications with
decoders and PLAs; the 8085 –
Sequential circuits: latches and flip‐flops, Ramesh Gaonker
counters, shift‐registers and finite state Digital Electronic
machines; Data converters: sample and Principles and
hold circuits, ADCs and DACs; applications by
Semiconductor memories: ROM, SRAM, Ronald J. Toccii,
DRAM; 8-bit microprocessor (8085): Pearson
architecture, programming, memory and Publications
I/O interfacing. Digital circuits and
design by
Salivahanan
Fundamentals of
digital systems by
Anandkumar
Digital Logic and
Computer Design
by M.Morris Mano
System & Signal Continuous-time signals: Fourier series Signals & Systems
and Fourier transform representations, By Alan V.
sampling theorem and applications; Oppenheim
Discrete-time signals: discrete-time Modern digital and
Fourier transform (DTFT), DFT, FFT, analog
Z-transform, interpolation of discrete-time Communications
signals; LTI systems: definition and system by BP
properties, causality, stability, impulse Lathi
response, convolution, poles and zeros, Digital Signal
parallel and cascade structure, frequency Processing by S.K
response, group delay, phase delay, Mitra
digital filter design techniques. Signals & System
– Oppenheim &
Schafer
Signals & System
– Proakis
Signals & System
– Schaum
Series-H.P. Hsu
Control System Basic control system components; Automatic Control
Feedback principle; Transfer function; Systems –
Block diagram representation; Signal Benjamin C Kuo
flow graph; Transient and steady-state Modern Control
analysis of LTI systems; Frequency System –
response; Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist Katsuhiko Ogata
stability criteria; Bode and root-locus Control Systems
plots; Lag, lead and lag-lead Engineering by
compensation; State variable model and Norma Nise
solution of state equation of LTI systems. Control Systems
by Nagarath and
Gopal
NPTEL Video
lectures by M.
Gopal
Communications Random processes: autocorrelation and Analog and Digital
power spectral density, properties of Communication
white noise, filtering of random signals System by Simon
through LTI systems; Analog Haykin
communications: amplitude modulation Principle of
and demodulation, angle modulation and Communication
demodulation, spectra of AM and FM, System by Taub&
superheterodyne receivers, circuits for Schillings
analog communications; Information Modern digital and
theory: entropy, mutual information and analog
channel capacity theorem; Communications
Digital communications: PCM, DPCM, system by BP
digital modulation schemes, amplitude, Lathi
phase and frequency shift keying (ASK, Electronic
PSK, FSK), QAM, MAP and ML Communication
decoding, matched filter receiver, Systems by
calculation of bandwidth, SNR and BER Kennedy and
for digital modulation; Fundamentals of Davis (just the
error correction, Hamming codes; Timing Noise chapter)
and frequency synchronization,
inter-symbol interference and its
mitigation; Basics of TDMA, FDMA and
CDMA.
Electro-Magnetic Electrostatics; Maxwell’s equations: Elements of
s differential and integral forms and their Electromagnetics
interpretation, boundary conditions, wave by Matthew N.O.
equation, Poynting vector; Sadiku Network
Plane waves and properties: reflection lines and fields by
and refraction, polarization, phase and J.D Ryder
group velocity, propagation through (Transmission
various media, skin depth; Transmission lines part)
lines: equations, characteristic Electromagnetic
impedance, impedance matching, waves and
impedance transformation, Radiating Systems
S-parameters, Smith chart; Waveguides: by Jordon and
modes, boundary conditions, cut-off Balmain
frequencies, dispersion Antenna Theory by
relations;Antennas: antenna types, Balanis
radiation pattern, gain and directivity, NPTEL Lectures
return loss, antenna arrays; Basics of by Prof. R.
radar; Light propagation in optical fibers. Shevgaonkar
Engineering
Electromagnetics-
William Hayt
Schaum’s Outline
of
Electromagnetics
-Joseph A
Edminister
Antenna And
Wave
Propagation-KD
Prasad
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