Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science
IIT Roorkee (2027) · Online (CBT) · Annual (February)
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GATE CS Syllabus
Complete chapter-wise syllabus covering all subjects. Updated as per official exam pattern.
SI Units, Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures, Errors in Measurement
KinematicsMotion in 1D, Motion in 2D, Projectile Motion, Relative Motion
Laws of MotionNewton's Laws, Friction, Circular Motion, Dynamics of Particles
Work, Energy and PowerWork-Energy Theorem, Conservation of Energy, Power, Collisions
Rotational MotionMoment of Inertia, Torque, Angular Momentum, Rolling Motion
GravitationNewton's Law of Gravitation, Gravitational Potential, Orbital Motion, Kepler's Laws
Mechanical Properties of FluidsPressure, Archimedes Principle, Bernoulli's Equation, Viscosity
ThermodynamicsLaws of Thermodynamics, Heat Engines, Carnot Cycle, PV Diagrams
WavesWave Motion, Standing Waves, Doppler Effect, Beats
ElectrostaticsCoulomb's Law, Electric Field, Gauss's Law, Capacitors
Current ElectricityOhm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, Wheatstone Bridge, Potentiometer
Magnetism and MatterBiot-Savart Law, Ampere's Law, Lorentz Force, Magnetic Materials
Electromagnetic InductionFaraday's Law, Lenz's Law, Self Inductance, AC Circuits
OpticsReflection and Refraction, Lenses, Young's Double Slit, Diffraction
Modern PhysicsPhotoelectric Effect, Bohr Model, Radioactivity, Nuclear Reactions
Semiconductorsp-n Junction, Diodes, Transistors, Logic Gates
Mole Calculations, Empirical Formula, Limiting Reagent, Concentration Terms
Atomic StructureBohr's Model, Quantum Numbers, Electronic Configuration, Photoelectric Effect
Chemical BondingVSEPR Theory, Hybridization, Molecular Orbital Theory, Resonance
States of MatterIdeal Gas Law, Kinetic Theory, Real Gases, Liquid State
Chemical ThermodynamicsEnthalpy, Entropy, Gibbs Free Energy, Hess's Law
EquilibriumChemical Equilibrium, Ionic Equilibrium, pH and Buffers, Solubility Product
ElectrochemistryElectrochemical Cells, Nernst Equation, Electrolysis, Conductance
Chemical KineticsRate Laws, Order of Reaction, Arrhenius Equation, Half-Life
SolutionsRaoult's Law, Colligative Properties, Osmosis, van't Hoff Factor
p-Block ElementsGroup 13-18 Elements, Oxoacids, Allotropes, Halides
d and f-Block ElementsTransition Metals, Magnetic Properties, Colour of Compounds, Lanthanoids
Coordination CompoundsIUPAC Nomenclature, Crystal Field Theory, Isomerism, Werner's Theory
General Organic ChemistryIUPAC Naming, Reaction Intermediates, Inductive Effect, Resonance
HydrocarbonsAlkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Aromatic Compounds
Haloalkanes and HaloarenesSN1 and SN2, Elimination Reactions, Nucleophilic Substitution
Alcohols, Phenols and EthersPreparation, Chemical Reactions, Lucas Test, Kolbe's Reaction
Aldehydes, KetonesNucleophilic Addition, Aldol Condensation, Cannizzaro Reaction
AminesBasicity Order, Diazonium Salts, Carbylamine Test, Azo Coupling
BiomoleculesCarbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Vitamins
Set Operations, Types of Relations, Types of Functions, Composition
Complex NumbersAlgebra of Complex Numbers, Modulus and Argument, de Moivre's Theorem, Cube Roots
Sequences and SeriesArithmetic Progression, Geometric Progression, Special Series, AM-GM-HM
Binomial TheoremBinomial Expansion, General Term, Middle Term, Coefficient Problems
Permutations and CombinationsFundamental Counting, Permutations, Combinations, Circular Arrangements
ProbabilityClassical Probability, Conditional Probability, Bayes' Theorem, Binomial Distribution
Matrices and DeterminantsMatrix Operations, Determinants, Inverse Matrix, System of Equations
TrigonometryTrigonometric Identities, Inverse Trigonometry, Trigonometric Equations, Heights
Coordinate GeometryStraight Lines, Circle, Parabola, Ellipse, Hyperbola
Limits and ContinuityLimits, L'Hopital's Rule, Continuity, Differentiability
DifferentiationDerivatives, Chain Rule, Application of Derivatives, Maxima-Minima
IntegrationIndefinite Integration, Definite Integration, Area Under Curves, Differential Equations
Vectors and 3D GeometryVector Operations, Dot and Cross Product, Lines in 3D, Planes in 3D
StatisticsMean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation, Variance, Correlation
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About Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science (GATE CS) 2027
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Computer Science (GATE CS) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the IIT Roorkee (2027). Preparing for the GATE CS requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which PSUs recruit through GATE CS 2027?
Major PSUs recruiting through GATE CS include ONGC, BHEL, BSNL, DRDO, ISRO, BARC, NIC, and several other central government organisations. Each PSU sets its own GATE score cutoff.
What is a good GATE CS 2027 score for IITs?
For IIT Bombay CS MTech, you typically need a GATE score above 700 (out of 1000) and rank within top 100-200. IIT Delhi and IIT Madras need similar scores. NIT admission requires ranks within top 1,000-3,000.
How long is the GATE 2027 scorecard valid?
The GATE 2027 scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of results. This means you can use GATE 2027 scores for admissions and PSU recruitment until 2030.
What subjects are in GATE CS 2027?
GATE CS covers: Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Digital Logic, Computer Organisation, Programming (C), Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, OS, DBMS, Computer Networks, and General Aptitude.
Is GATE CS useful if I want to work in software companies?
GATE CS is primarily for MTech/PhD admission and PSU recruitment. Top software companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft) do not require GATE. However, research labs (DRDO, ISRO, TCS Research) value high GATE scores.
How to Prepare for GATE CS
Algorithms and Data Structures together account for 15-20 marks — master sorting, trees, graphs, and complexity
Operating Systems and DBMS are high-scoring — past year questions repeat patterns; solve 10 years of papers
Engineering Mathematics (Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability) contributes 15+ marks — do not skip this section
General Aptitude (10 marks) is easy scoring — practice verbal and numerical ability daily for 15 minutes