gate cs Syllabus 2026 - Complete Topic List

    Comprehensive syllabus with subject-wise weightage based on previous year question analysis (2023-2025)

    GATE CS Syllabus 2026: Complete Guide & Preparation

    GATE CS is the Computer Science and Information Technology paper of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), the national exam that opens the door to M.Tech/PhD admission at IITs, NITs and IIITs and to PSU recruitment. This guide covers GATE CS 2027 eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern, cutoffs and preparation strategy.

    GATE CS Syllabus 2026: Section-Wise Topics & Breakdown

    Engineering Mathematics

    Unit: Discrete Mathematics

    Unit: Linear Algebra

    Unit: Calculus

    Unit: Probability and Statistics

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Unit: Numerical computation and estimation

    Unit: Data interpretation

    Analytical Aptitude

    Unit: Logic

    Digital Logic

    Unit: Digital Logic

    Verbal Aptitude

    Unit: Basic English grammar

    Unit: Basic vocabulary

    Computer Organization and Architecture

    Unit: Computer Organization and Architecture

    Programming and Data Structures

    Unit: Programming and Data Structures

    Spatial Aptitude

    Unit: Transformation of shapes

    Algorithms

    Unit: Algorithms

    Theory of Computation

    Unit: Theory of Computation

    Compiler Design

    Unit: Compiler Design

    Operating System

    Unit: Operating System

    Databases

    Unit: Databases

    Computer Networks

    Unit: Computer Networks

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