The GATE exam syllabus is the official curriculum that defines what topics and concepts will be covered in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination. The GATE syllabus for 2026, organized by IIT Guwahati, will be conducted across 30 test papers covering various disciplines in Engineering, Technology, Science, Architecture, and Humanities. Understanding the complete GATE exam syllabus is crucial for effective preparation and success in the examination.
Each GATE 2026 paper has a specific GATE syllabus designed to test comprehensive understanding of undergraduate-level subjects. This page provides direct download links to official GATE exam syllabus PDFs for all 30 papers, helping candidates prepare systematically for their chosen discipline. Whether you're looking for the GATE syllabus for CSE, GATE syllabus for ECE, GATE syllabus for Mechanical Engineering, GATE exam syllabus for Civil Engineering, or GATE syllabus for EEE, you'll find all the official syllabus documents here.
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Click on the paper code or "Download PDF" button to get the official GATE 2026 syllabus for your chosen branch. All PDFs are as published by IIT Guwahati. For main branches (CE, CS, EC, EE, ME), you can also visit dedicated pages with comprehensive syllabus details.
GATE Exam Syllabus - All Papers
GATE 2026 features a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) within the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper. Below are the download links for all GATE syllabus PDFs organized by paper code. The GATE exam syllabus covers comprehensive topics for each branch, ensuring candidates have a clear understanding of what to study for their chosen paper.
| Paper Code | Engineering/Science Branch | Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|---|
| AE | Aerospace Engineering | Download PDF |
| AG | Agricultural Engineering | Download PDF |
| AR | Architecture and Planning | Download PDF |
| BM | Biomedical Engineering | Download PDF |
| BT | Biotechnology | Download PDF |
| CE | Civil Engineering | |
| CH | Chemical Engineering | Download PDF |
| CS | Computer Science and Information Technology | |
| CY | Chemistry | Download PDF |
| DA | Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | Download PDF |
| EC | Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
| EE | Electrical Engineering | |
| ES | Environmental Science and Engineering | Download PDF |
| EY | Ecology and Evolution | Download PDF |
| GE | Geomatics Engineering | Download PDF |
| GG | Geology and Geophysics | Download PDF |
| IN | Instrumentation Engineering | Download PDF |
| MA | Mathematics | Download PDF |
| ME | Mechanical Engineering | |
| MN | Mining Engineering | Download PDF |
| MT | Metallurgical Engineering | Download PDF |
| NM | Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Download PDF |
| PE | Petroleum Engineering | Download PDF |
| PH | Physics | Download PDF |
| PI | Production and Industrial Engineering | Download PDF |
| ST | Statistics | Download PDF |
| TF | Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | Download PDF |
| XE | Engineering Sciences (NEW: Includes Energy Science) | Download All |
| XH | Humanities and Social Sciences | Download All |
| XL | Life Sciences | Download All |
| GA | General Aptitude (Common for all papers) | Download PDF |
Note: Highlighted rows (CE, CS, EC, EE, ME) are the most popular GATE papers with dedicated comprehensive pages.
What's New in GATE 2026?
GATE 2026 introduces a new sectional paper on Energy Science (XE-I) within the Engineering Sciences (XE) paper. This addition reflects the growing importance of energy-related studies and provides candidates with more specialized options.
The syllabus for all papers has been carefully reviewed and updated to ensure it reflects current academic standards and industry requirements. Candidates are advised to refer to the official syllabus PDFs for the most accurate and detailed information.
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