Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is organized by IIT’s and IISC. These institutes are the pioneers in the field of technical education in India. The main purpose of the GATE is not only to organize a common test for admission but this test is also used to identify the skilled engineers and researchers in the various streams.

Structure of the M.Tech Entrance Exams

The GATE examination comprises of only one paper which is of 3 hours duration. It contains 60 questions. The paper carries a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper consists of only objective type multiple choice questions. The candidate will be provided with four alternate options. They have to mark the right answer on the Optical Response Sheet by darkening the bubble against a particular question. There are negative markings for wrong answers.

Syllabus of the M.Tech Entrance Exams

Computer Science & Information Technology - CS

• Engineering Mathematics
• Set Theory & Algebra
• Mathematical Logic
• Probability
• Graph Theory
• Numerical Methods
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus

Computer Science and Information Technology

• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Digital Logic
• Programming and Data Structures
• Theory of Computation
• Algorithms
• Compiler Design
• Databases
• Operating System
• Computer Networks
• Information Systems and Software Engineering
• Web technologies

Mechanical Engineering - ME

Engineering Mathematics

• Linear Algebra
• Calculus
• Differential equations
• Complex variables
• Probability and Statistics
• Numerical Methods

Applied Mechanics And Design

• Engineering Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Theory of Machines
• Vibrations
• Design

Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Sciences

• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat-Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Applications
• Manufacturing And Industrial Engineering
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Engineering Materials
• Forming
• Metal Casting
• Machining and Machine Tool Operations
• Joining
• Production Planning and Control
• Inventory Control
• Operations Research
• Metrology and Inspection

Transportation Engineering

• Highway Planning
• Traffic Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering - IN

Engineering Mathematics

• Linear Algebra
• Calculus
• Differential equations
• Complex variables
• Probability and Statistics
• Numerical Methods
• Transform Theory

Instrumentation Engineering

• Basics of Circuits and Measurement Systems
• Transducers, Mechanical Measurement and Industrial Instrumentation
• Analog Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Signals, Systems and Communications
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Control Systems and Process Control
• Analytical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation

Civil Engineering - CE

Engineering Mathematics

• Linear Algebra
• Calculus
• Differential equations
• Complex variables
• Probability and Statistics
• Numerical Methods
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanics
• Steel Structures
• Structural Analysis
• Concrete Structures
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Foundation Engineering
• Soil Mechanics

Water Resources Engineering

• Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
• Irrigation
• Hydrology
• Electrical Engineering - EE

Engineering Mathematics

• Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Complex variables
• Differential equations
• Probability and Statistics
• Transform Theory
• Numerical Methods

Electrical Engineering

• Electrical Machines
• Power Electronics and Drives
• Electric Circuits and Fields
• Signals and Systems
• Power Systems
• Control Systems
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Analog and Digital Electronics

Electronics and Communication Engineering - EC

Engineering Mathematics

• Linear Algebra Calculus
• Differential equations
• Probability and Statistics
• Numerical Methods

Electronics And Communication Engineering

• Electronic Devices
• Analog Circuits
• Networks
• Digital circuits
• Communications
• Signals and Systems
• Control Systems
• Electromagnetics

Environmental Engineering

• Water requirements
• Air Pollution
• Municipal Solid Wastes
• Noise Pollution
• Surveying

Reference Books for M.Tech Entrance Exams

• Microelectronics Circuits with solution Manual- Sedra & Smith
• Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory- Robert L Bovlestad
• Signals & Systems by Simon Haykins
• Engineering Electromagnetics- William Havt
• Communication System- Simon Hawkins
• Integrated Electronics-Millman and Halkies
• Modern Control Engineering by Ogata
• Principle of Communication System- Taub & Schillings
• Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyzig Downlod links
• Instrumenation Measurement And Analysis by B.C.Nakra & K.K.Chaudhry
• Communication Systems by Simon Haykins
• Electric Circuits by Schaum’s Outlines
• Modern Control Engineering by Ogata
• Digital Logic And Computer Design by Morris Mano
• Digital Signal Processing by Proakis

Study Plan for the M.Tech Entrance Exams

If the candidate takes some cautions while studying for GATE, it can be made easier as preparing for the college examinations. The students have to focus on the core subjects. Presence of mind is an important factor that is needed for the preparation of such competitive examinations. Always try to follow the standard books that are available in the markets to prepare for the examinations. Prepare key notes while you study as it helps the candidate to memorize the portions very easily. When you are studying a topic ask yourself some questions such as “What” and “How”. Keep in mind that the GATE questions are of objective type. Therefore the candidates can expect tricky questions.