In India, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) mathematics test serves as a gateway for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programs in various engineering disciplines and as a benchmark for assessing mathematical abilities.
The exam syllabus covers a wide range of topics including mathematics, algebra, differential equations, discrete calculus, linear algebra, and complex analysis GATE Mathematics assesses applicants’ knowledge of mathematical principles and their ability to apply them to solve engineering problems.
Aspect | Details |
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Exam Dates | February 10 & 11, 2024 (Tentative) |
Application Dates | July 2023 - September 2023 (Expected) |
Exam Pattern | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Number of Sessions | Two sessions per day (Morning & Afternoon) |
Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted annually for admission to postgraduate programs in Engineering and Science in Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and other prestigious institutions. The GATE Mathematics exam specifically caters to applicants seeking admission in Mathematics-related programs.
Event | Tentative Dates |
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Notification Release | August 4, 2023 |
Online Application Begins | August 31, 2023 |
Last Date for Application (without late fee) | September 29, 2023 |
Application Correction Window Closes | November 24, 2023 |
Availability of Mock Tests | November 27, 2023 |
Release of Admit Card | January 3, 2024 |
GATE Mathematics Exam Dates | February 10 & 11, 2024 |
GATE 2024 Response Sheet Available | February 16, 2024 |
GATE 2024 Answer Key Released | February 21, 2024 |
Objection Window for Answer Key | February 22 to 25, 2024 |
Declaration of GATE 2024 Results | March 16, 2024 |
Availability of GATE Scorecard | March 23 to May 31, 2024 |
GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS):
Registration:
Filling the Application Form:
Uploading Documents:
Selecting Exam Centers:
Payment of Application Fee:
Submit Application Form:
Download and Print Application Form:
Personal Information:
Academic Qualifications:
Photograph and Signature:
Category Certificate (if applicable):
Disability Certificate (if applicable):
Valid Photo ID of Parent/Guardian (for candidates below 18 years):
Address for Communication:
Zone | Cities |
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IISc Bangalore | Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore |
IIT Bombay | Mumbai, Thane, Pune |
IIT Delhi | Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon |
IIT Guwahati | Guwahati, Shillong, Imphal |
IIT Kanpur | Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad |
IIT Kharagpur | Kharagpur, Kolkata, Durgapur |
IIT Madras | Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai |
IIT Roorkee | Roorkee, Dehradun, Haridwar |
Category | Application Fee (Regular Period) | Application Fee (Extended Period) |
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General/OBC | ₹ 750 | ₹ 1200 |
SC/ST/PwD | ₹ 375 | ₹ 600 |
The official GATE Mathematics syllabus for 2024 has not yet been released. However, based on the previous year's syllabus and common trends, the following table provides a tentative overview of the topics covered:
Subject | Topics | Weightage (% Approx.) |
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Calculus | Functions, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Multivariable Calculus (Vector calculus, Double and triple integrals, etc.) | 25-30 |
Linear Algebra | Matrices, Vectors, Systems of linear equations, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Vector spaces, Inner product spaces | 20-25 |
Differential Equations | Ordinary differential equations (First and higher order, Linear and non-linear equations, Numerical methods), Partial differential equations (Laplace equation, Heat equation, Wave equation) | 15-20 |
Probability and Statistics | Random variables, Probability distributions, Moments, Sampling, Estimation, Hypothesis testing, Regression analysis | 15-20 |
Numerical Methods | Numerical solutions of algebraic and differential equations, Root finding techniques, Interpolation and approximation, Numerical integration | 10-15 |
Discrete Mathematics | Sets, Relations, Functions, Graph theory, Counting techniques, Logic, Algebraic structures | 5-10 |
Topology | Basic concepts of topology, Metric spaces, Continuity, Connectedness, Compactness | 5-10 |
Functional Analysis | Linear spaces, Operators, Inner product spaces, Norms, Banach spaces, Hilbert spaces | 5-10 |
Subject | Book Title(s) | Author(s) |
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Calculus | - Introduction to Calculus by Richard Courant and Fritz John - Calculus and Analytic Geometry by George B. Thomas Jr. | - Courant & John - Thomas Jr. |
Linear Algebra | - Linear Algebra Done Right by Sheldon Axler - Introduction to Linear Algebra by Gilbert Strang | - Axler - Strang |
Differential Equations | - Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations by Morris Tenenbaum and Harry Pollard - Differential Equations by George F. Simmons | - Tenenbaum & Pollard - Simmons |
Probability and Statistics | - Introduction to Probability and Statistics by William Mendenhall and James Reinmuth - Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists by Walpole, Myers, Myers, and Ye | - Mendenhall & Reinmuth - Walpole et al. |
Numerical Methods | - Numerical Methods for Scientists and Engineers by Richard L. Burden and J. Douglas Faires - Numerical Methods in Engineering with Python by Jaan S. Pikl | - Burden & Faires - Pikl |
Discrete Mathematics | - Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth H. Rosen - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics by Joseph A. Gallian | - Rosen - Gallian |
Topology | - Point Set Topology by John R. Munkres - Introduction to Topology by Bronstein, Milman, and Pantileev | - Munkres - Bronstein et al. |
Functional Analysis | - Introduction to Functional Analysis by James R. Munkres - Functional Analysis by Walter Rudin | - Munkres - Rudin |
Number of Vacancies:
Sector | Approximate Vacancy Range | Key Recruiters |
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Oil & Gas | 100-150 | ONGC, IOCL, GAIL |
Power | 50-80 | NTPC, Power Grid, NHPC |
IT & Software | 150-200 | Infosys, TCS, Wipro |
Aerospace | 30-50 | DRDO, ISRO, HAL |
Research Institutions | 50-70 | IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs |