GATE 2026 Test Papers & Syllabus

GATE Syllabus 2026: Download PDF for All 30 Papers

Comprehensive subject-wise syllabus PDFs for GATE 2026 preparation

GATE 2026 Syllabus Structure

The GATE 2026 syllabus consists of three key components that all candidates must prepare for:

General Aptitude

15% weightage • Common for all papers

Engineering Mathematics

Varies by paper • Core concepts

Core Subjects

85% weightage • Discipline-specific

Note: The official GATE 2026 syllabus will be released by IIT Guwahati in August 2025 (tentative) on gate.iitr.ac.in. This syllabus will determine all exam topics for ME/M.Tech/Ph.D. admissions and PSU recruitment.

GATE 2026 General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for All Papers)

Section Topics Covered Weightage
Verbal Ability English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning 5 marks
Quantitative Aptitude Numerical computation, data interpretation, numerical estimation 5 marks
Analytical Aptitude Logic, pattern recognition, sequence formulation 3 marks
Spatial Aptitude Transformation of shapes, spatial visualization 2 marks

Exam Pattern: All GATE papers are 100 marks total (15 marks GA + 85 marks subject-specific).