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GATE Marking Scheme Paper Code
CE, CH,
GA
Subject
Total
Marks
Marks
Marks
15
85
100
Negative Marking
1/3 Mark will be deducted for 1 mark question
CS, CY, EC, EE, AE, AR, AG,
2/3 Mark will be deducted for 2 mark question
BT, EY, GG, IN, MA, ME, PH, PI, TF, MN, MT, PE, ST GATE 2019 Exam Pattern Feature Duration
Description of 3 hours (180 minutes)
Exam Total Number 65 of Questions Total Marks Type Question
100 of Two types of questions asked:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Sections
GATE 2019 question paper will consist of three sections:
General Aptitude
Engineering Mathematics (for XL papers it is Chemistry)
Subject – Specific section
General
The paper will consist of a mandatory General Aptitude (GA) section which will
Aptitude
have 10 questions. 5 of the questions will be of 1 mark and the remaining 5 will
Section
be of 2 marks. Therefore, the total marks for this section will be 15 marks.
Marking Scheme
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.
Zero marks will be awarded for unattempted questions
No negative marking will be done for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
The distribution of the questions and marks is described below:
25 questions for total 25 marks (1 mark for each question) 30 questions for total 60 marks (2 marks for each question)
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Engineering Mathematics Topic
Sub-Topic
Linear Algebra
Matrix algebra; Systems of linear equations; Eigen values and Eigen vectors.
Calculus
Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value theorems Partial derivatives, Total derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.
Differential
First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations w equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms, Solutions of one-dim
equations
equation.
Complex variables
Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor and Laurent series.
Probability and Statistics
Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distributions.
Numerical Methods
Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations Integration by trapezoidal a for differential equations.
Preparation Books for Engineering Mathematics Engineering Mathematics is the most important section of GATE. This section carries around 13% weightage of questions in the exam. Here are some important books for preparation of engineering mathematics. Need More Help In GATE 2019 ? Write To Us
GATE Engineering Mathematics by Abhinav Goel and Suraj Singh
Engineering Mathematics - Vol.1 by Sharma J.P
Engineering Mathematics - Part 1 by Dr. D.S.C.
Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Sastry S.S
Problems and Solutions in Engineering Mathematics by T.C. Gupta
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Structural Engineering Topic
Sub Topic
Mechanics
Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams. Simple stress and strain r principal stresses, stress transformation, Mohr’s circle. Simple bending theory, flexural and sh Thin walled pressure vessels, uniform torsion, buckling of column, combined and direct bendin
Structural Analysis
Analysis of statically determinate trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames, displacements in statically indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods, analysis by displacement met methods), influence lines for determinate and indeterminate structures. Basic concepts of matri
Concrete Structures
Concrete Technology- properties of concrete, basics of mix design.
Steel Structures
Analysis and design of tension and compression members, beams and beam columns, column column connections, plate girders and trusses. Plastic analysis of beams and frames.
Preparation Books for Structural Engineering
Structural Engineer's Pocket Book by Fiona Cobb
Fundamentals of Structural Engineering by Jerome J. Connor and Susan Faraji
Structural Engineering Formulas by Ilya Mikhelson
Structural Analysis by R. C. Hibbeler
Structural engineering reference manual by Alan Williams
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Geotechnical Engineering Topic
Sub Topic
Soil Mechanics
Origin of soils, soil classification, three-phase system, fundamental definitions, relationshi effective stress principle, consolidation, compaction, shear strength.
Foundation Engineering
Sub-surface investigations- scope, drilling bore holes, sampling, penetration tests, plate l table, layered soils. Stability of slopes-infinite slopes, finite slopes. Foundation types-found bearing capacity, effect of shape, water table and other factors, stress distribution, settleme pile types, dynamic & static formulae, load capacity of piles in sands & clays, negative skin
Preparation Books for Geotechnical Engineering
Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M Das
Geotechnical Engineering by T. G. Sitharam and T.N. Ramamurthy
Principles of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M Das
Geotechnical Engineering Design by Ming Xiao
Geotechnical Engineer's Portable Handbook by Robert W Day
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Water Resources Engineering Topic
Sub Topic
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Properties of fluids, principle of conservation of mass, momentum, energy and corresp momentum and Bernoulli’s equation, laminar and turbulent flow, flow in pipes, pipe netw Uniform flow, critical flow and gradually varied flow in channels, specific energy conc flow measurements in channels, tanks and pipes. Dimensional analysis and hydraulic mo specific speed of pumps and turbines.
Hydrology
Hydrologic cycle, rainfall, evaporation, infiltration, stage discharge relationships, unit h reservoir and channel routing. Well hydraulics.
Irrigation
Duty, delta, estimation of evapo-transpiration and Crop water requirements.
Design of
lined and unlined canals, waterways, head works, gravity dams and spillways. Desig irrigation system, irrigation methods. Water logging and drainage, sodic soils.
Preparation Books for Water Resources Engineering
Irrigation and Water Power Engineering by B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, and Pande Brij Basi Lal
Water Resources Engineering by Gupta
Water-Resources Engineering: International Edition by David A Chin
Water Supply Engineering by Santosh Kumar Garg
Hydrology and Water Resources by Experienced Professor
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Environmental Engineering Topic
Sub Topic
Water requirements
Quality standards, basic unit processes and operations for water treatment. Drinking w operations and unit processes for surface water treatment, distribution of water. Sewage and of wastewater. Primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewater, sludge disposal, ef treatment, characteristics of domestic wastewater, primary and secondary treatment U wastewater, sludge disposal.
Air Pollution
Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution meteorology, air pollution contr
Municipal Solid Wastes
Characteristics, generation, collection and transportation of solid wastes, engineered syste energy recovery, treatment and disposal).
Noise Pollution
Impacts of noise, permissible limits of noise pollution, measurement of noise and control of
Preparation Books for Environmental Engineering
Introduction to Environmental Engineering by David A Cornwell and Mackenzie L Davis
Chemistry for environmental engineering and science by Clair N. Sawyer
Elements of Environmental Engineering by K. N. Duggal
Textbook of Environmental Engineering by P. Venugopala Rao
Environmental engineering and sanitation by Joseph A. Salvato
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Transportation Engineering Topic
Sub Topic
Highway Planning
Geometric design of highways, testing and specifications of paving materials, the desig
Traffic Engineering
Traffic characteristics, the theory of traffic flow, intersection design, traffic signs and s
Preparation Books for Transportation Engineering
Principles of Transportation Engineering by Chakraborty and Das
Transportation Planning: Principles, Practices and Policies by Sarkar Prabir Kumar, Maitri Vinay, and Joshi G.J
Text Book On Transportation Engineering by Chandola and S.P
Highway Engineering by Rangwala
Transportation Engineering and Planning by C. S. Papacostas and Panos Prevedouros
GATE 2018 Syllabus CE- Geomatics Engineering Topics
Principles of surveying; Errors and their adjustment; Maps - scale, coordinate system; Distance and angle meas Traversing and triangulation survey; Total station; Horizontal and vertical curves. Photogrammetry - scale, fly sensors, visual image interpretation; Basics of Geographical information system (GIS) and Geographical Position
The importance of surveying, principles and classifications, mapping concepts, coordinate system, map proje levelling, theodolite traversing, plane table surveying, errors and adjustments, curves.
Preparation Books for Geomatics Engineering
Geomatics Engineering: A Practical Guide to Project Design by Clement A. Ogaja
Basics of Geomatics by Mario A. Gomarasca
Precision Surveying: The Principles and Geomatics Practice by John Olusegun Ogundare
Elementary Surveying: An Introduction to Geomatics by Charles D. Ghilani and Paul R. Wolf
GATE 2018 Exam Pattern
GATE is an all India competitive exams for engineers from different branches. There are total 23 papers in GATE. Applicants can appear for one paper at one time. Candidates are required to make sure that they go through GATE Exam Pattern before starting the preparation of the exam.
GATE is held in online mode only (Computer-Based Test).
The question paper consists of 65 questions worth 100 marks.
The exam includes 2 types of question - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
There is no negative marking for NAT but it is applicable for MCQs.
For 1 mark MCQs, 1/3 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
Likewise, for 2 marks MCQs, 2/3 marks will be deducted.
The duration of the exam is three hours.
GATE comprises 3 sections namely- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and specific subject of the paper