Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering XE Syllabus 2026
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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering XE Syllabus
The GATE 2025 Engineering Sciences Syllabus is out on gate2025.iitr.ac.in/ as released by IIT Roorkee. The Engineering Sciences (XE) syllabus consists of three sections: Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Engineering Sciences subjects. Students can choose from either XE-A to XE-H as they are optional subjects, however, engineering mathematics and general aptitude are compulsory subjects.
GATE will be conducted on February 1-9, 2025 (Tentative), with registrations starting in August 2024. While the syllabus can be covered in a minimum of six months, however, it is always recommended to start early preparation.
| Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| GATE XE Syllabus | Download PDF |
| General Aptitude Syllabus | Download PDF |
GATE XE Exam Pattern
Exam Pattern for Engineering Sciences
| Sections | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15% |
| Engineering Mathematics | 15% |
| Engineering Sciences | 70% |
| Total | 100 |
GATE XE Nutshell
GATE XE in a Nutshell
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Engineering Sciences Paper Code | XE |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 65 |
| Types of Questions | MCQs, MSQs, and NAT |
| Number of Sections | 3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Sciences Subject Questions) |
| Weightage by Section | General Aptitude – 15% of total marks Engineering Mathematics – 15% of total marks Engineering Sciences Subject – 70% of total marks |
| Total Time Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
GATE XE Important Sections
Important Sections to Note
| XE-A Engineering Mathematics | |
|---|---|
| Linear Algebra | Complex Variables |
| Calculus | Numerical Methods |
| Ordinary Differential Equations | Probability and Statistics |
| Partial Differential Equations | Vector Calculus |
| XE-B Fluid Mechanics | |
| Flow and Fluid Properties | Dimensional Analysis |
| Kinematics of Fluid Motion | Internal Flow |
| Integral Analysis for a Control Volume | Bernoulli’s Equation and its Applications, Potential Flows |
| Differential Analysis | External Flow |
| XE-C Materials Science | |
| Classification and Structure of Materials | Characterization and Measurements of Properties |
| Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Phase Transformations | Processing of Materials |
| Properties and Application of Materials | - |
| XE-D Solid Mechanics | |
| Mechanics of Rigid Bodies | Vibrations |
| Mechanics of Deformable Bodies | - |
| XE-E Thermodynamics | |
| Basic Concepts | Thermodynamic Relations |
| First Law of Thermodynamics | Thermodynamic Cycles |
| Second Law of Thermodynamics | Ideal Gas Mixtures |
| Properties of Pure Substances | - |
| XE-F Polymer Science and Engineering | |
| Chemistry of High Polymers | Synthesis, Manufacturing and Properties |
| Polymer Characterization | Polymer Blends and Composites |
| Polymer Technology | Polymer Processing |
| Polymer Rheology | Polymer Testing |
| Polymer Recycling and Waste Management | - |
| XE-G Food Technology | |
| Food Chemistry and Nutrition | Food Products Technology |
| Food Microbiology | Food Engineering |
| XE-H Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | |
| Atmospheric Science | Oceanic Sciences |
GATE XE Tips From AIR 1
Tips From GATE XE AIR 1 - Ghanshyam Giris Dhamat
- Daily Revision: Revise all the topics you learned in the day before going to bed. Revising the learned concepts daily will help to memorise easily.
- Practice Questions: Solve sample questions after studying a particular topic in a day. Once you are thorough with the subject, do more previous year questions and test series.
- Understanding Strength and Weakness: Find the subjects which you are good at and which you are not. Allot more time for topics of the weaker subject.
GATE XE Section-wise Weightage
Section-wise Weightage
| Section | Number of 1 Mark Questions | Number of 2 Marks Questions | Total Questions | Total Marks | Weightage Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15% |
| Section A (Engineering Mathematics) | 7 | 4 | 14 | 15 | 15% |
| Section B (Any optional subject from XE - B to XE - H) | 9 + 9 =18 | 13 + 13 = 26 | 22 + 22 = 44 | 70 | 70% |
GATE XE Books
Books to Refer for GATE XE Engineering and Mathematics
| Book Name | Author/ Publisher |
|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications | Yunus A Cengel & John M Cimbala |
| Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics | Modi & Seith |
| Mechanics of Materials | R C Hibbler |
| Thermodynamics an Engineering Approach | Cengel |
| Engineering Thermodynamics | P K Nag |
| Higher Engineering Mathematics | B S Grewal |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R S Aggarwal |
| Elements of Polymer Science and Engineering | Alfred Rudin |
| Engineering Mechanics | S S Bhavikatti |
| Callister’s Material Science and Engineering | Wiley Publications |
| Textbook of Food Science and Technology | Avantina Sharma |
| Atmospheric Science | John M Wallace |
Previous Year Question Papers
Previous Year Question Papers for XE
| Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| GATE XE 2024 | Check Here |
| GATE XE 2023 | Check Here |
| GATE XE 2022 | Check Here |
| GATE XE 2021 | Check Here |
| GATE XE 2020 | Check Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What are the optional subjects available for GATE XE 2025?
Ans. There are two optional subjects in Engineering Science represented by codes XE - B to XE - H. They include sections such as-
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials Science
- Solid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Food Technology
- Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences.
Ques. Is the syllabus for GATE Engineering Science out yet? If yes, who releases it?
Ans. GATE XE or Engineering Sciences are out on gate2025.iitr.ac.in/ since July 1. Every year the exam is conducted by one of the IITs- India’s premier institutions. This year it is going to be conducted by IIT Roorkee and they have released the syllabus already.
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