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IIT Guwahati<\/b> will conduct the <\/span>GATE Exam 2026<\/b> to facilitate postgraduate admissions in IITs & IISc and PSUs recruitment. The GATE ECE syllabus will be published by the <\/span>IIT Guwahati<\/b> Officials along with an information brochure. Candidates who wish to appear for the<\/span> GATE ECE Exam 2026 <\/b>must be familiar with the <\/span>GATE ECE Syllabus 2026<\/b> to create an effective study plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>GATE ECE Syllabus 2026<\/b> covers important topics such as Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, etc. With the help of the <\/span>GATE ECE syllabus 2026<\/b>, candidates can focus on important topics, and this will help in revision and making an effective plan to focus on weak topics. We have provided here the <\/span>GATE ECE syllabus 2026<\/b> in a brief description, along with the exam pattern and weightage of topics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Also Read GATE Exam 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

GATE ECE Syllabus 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n

Candidates who wish to take admission in gate Electronics and Communication Engineering(ECE) examination 2026 must be familiar with <\/span>GATE ECE Syllabus 2026<\/b>. GATE\u00a0 ECE Exam is one of the toughest Exams so for qualifying with good rank, candidates have to build a perfect and scheduled study plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

In order to ace, candidates must have deep knowledge of that subject and good command on solving the problems. Reviewing the comprehensive topics will boost the preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n

GATE 2026 ECE Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before planning to appear in <\/span>GATE ECE Exam 2026<\/b>, candidates have to be unfamiliar with the GATE Exam Pattern 2026. This will help to understand the paper like the paper code, mode of Exam, No. of questions, marking scheme and more. The details information about GATE ECE Exam pattern 2026 is given in the table below\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
GATE 2026 ECE Exam Pattern<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Branch<\/b><\/td>\nElectronics and Communication Engineering<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paper Code<\/span><\/td>\nEC<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Exam Mode<\/span><\/td>\nOnline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Marks<\/span><\/td>\n100<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Questions<\/span><\/td>\n65<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Types of Questions<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • MSQs (Multiple Select Questions)<\/span><\/li>\n
  • NAT (Numerical Answer Type Questions)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Sections<\/span><\/td>\nThere are three sections-<\/span><\/p>\n
    \n
  • General Aptitude<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Engineering Mathematics<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering Subject Questions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Section-wise Weightage<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • General Aptitude \u2013 15% of total marks, Engineering Mathematics \u2013 13% of total marks<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering Subjects \u2013 72% of total marks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Time Duration<\/span><\/td>\n3 hours (180 minutes)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sectional Time-Limit<\/span><\/td>\nNone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GATE ECE Negative Marking<\/span><\/td>\n1\/3 negative marking for 1 mark questions, 2\/3 negative marking for 2 mark questions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Also read <\/span>GATE Exam Pattern<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GATE ECE Syllabus 2026 For General Aptitude<\/b><\/h2>\n

GATE ECE Syllabus 2026<\/b> examines candidates’ conceptual and verbal knowledge, Problem solving skill and decision making ability. GATE ECE Syllabus 2026 for general aptitude contains the topics like verbal, Quantitative, Analytical, and\u00a0 spatial\u00a0 aptitude. The detailed table is given below\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
GATE ECE Syllabus 2026 For General Aptitude<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Topics<\/b><\/td>\nSyllabus<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verbal Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • English grammar<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Vocabularies<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Reading and comprehension<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Narrative sequencing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quantitative Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Data interpretation<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 & 3-dimensional plots<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Maps & tables<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Numerical computation & estimation that includes ratios, percentages, powers, exponents & logarithms<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Permutations & combinations<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Mensuration & geometry<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Elementary statistics & probability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Analytical Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Logic: Deduction & Induction Analogy<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Numerical relations & reasoning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spatial Aptitude<\/span><\/td>\n\n