Female candidates / SC /ST /PwD* category candidates: Rs. 750 /-
All other candidates: Rs. 1500 /-
Marking Scheme:
1 or 2 Mark : For each correct answer
-1/3 or -2/3 Mark : For each wrong answer
Exam Pattern:
65 questions carrying 100 Marks
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering: Important Dates
Application Form Starts from: 3 Sep 2019
Last date to fill the application form: 28 Sep, 2019
Last date to correct the application form: 25 Nov, 2019
Downloading of admit cards: 3 Jan, 2020
Online Examination: 1, 2, 8, 9 Feb 2020
Result of Online Exam: 16th March, 2020
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering: Eligibility
Bachelor's Degree in B.Tech/B.E/B.pharma.
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering: Exam Pattern
GATE Examination is of 65 questions for 100 marks in total. The duration is of 3 hours. The questions are in the MCQ form. It is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The sections divided in the papers are:
General Aptitude- There will be 10 questions. 5 questions for 1 mark each: 5 questions for 2 marks each. In total, this test consists of 15 marks.
Technical Section- There will be 25 questions. Each question for 1 mark, where the section is of 25 marks in total.
Electrical Engineering- There will be 30 questions. Each question for 2 marks, where the section is of 60 marks in total.
1 mark MCQs – 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
2 mark MCQs – 2/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong response.
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering: Syllabus
General Aptitude- Study logical reasoning and english grammar topics.
Technical Section- Revise technical coding and software topics.
Electrical Engineering- Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals, and systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuit, Control systems, Communications, Electromagnetics
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering: Tips and Tricks
Candidates must attempt questions carefully.
Candidates must revise their college-based concepts.
Take online mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.
Candidates must practice placement papers and mock tests to prepare well.
Prepare the list of important definitions, equations, derivations, theorems, laws in every subject.
Pay more attention while attempting linked and common data questions.
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