GATE CE Syllabus 2027
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Civil Engineering
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Engineering | 22 | 33 |
| 2 | Engineering Mathematics | 22 | 33 |
| 3 | General Aptitude | 22 | 33 |
| Total | 65 | 100 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Civil Engineering
Key topics covered as per the official GATE CE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Civil Engineering.
View Civil Engineering Syllabus →Engineering Mathematics
Key topics covered as per the official GATE CE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Engineering Mathematics.
View Engineering Mathematics Syllabus →General Aptitude
Key topics covered as per the official GATE CE syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for General Aptitude.
View General Aptitude Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
BTech/BE in Civil Engineering or equivalent
ANumber of Attempts
No limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Annual (February)
Next Exam Date
February 2027
Registration Opens
September 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Structural Analysis (Trusses, Beams, Slope Deflection) is the backbone — master it before moving to RCC/Steel Design
- 2Geotechnical Engineering (Soil Mechanics, Foundation) has consistent 12-15 marks weightage — prioritise it
- 3Surveying and Transportation Engineering are easy-scoring sections — perfect them for guaranteed marks
- 4Fluid Mechanics involves calculations — practice unit conversions and numerical problems from previous papers
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