The GATE CE Syllabus, Section by Section
Organised exactly like the official syllabus. Every live sub-topic opens an IIT-style module: the core principle, a complete formula matrix, the common traps, and a progressive 3-tier question suite (basic → medium → hard) with worked solutions revealed on submit.
35 sub-topics live · more added every week across all sections.
Engineering Mathematics
6/6 liveThe mathematical toolkit underpinning every quantitative question on the paper.
- Linear Algebra· 3 QMatrices, rank, systems of equations, eigenvalues & eigenvectorsFREE
- Calculus· 3 QLimits, derivatives, maxima/minima, definite & multiple integralsFREE
- Ordinary Differential Equations· 3 QFirst-order, higher-order linear, Euler–Cauchy equationsFREE
- Partial Differential Equations· 3 QLaplace, heat & wave equations; method of separationFREE
- Probability & Statistics· 3 QMean, variance, distributions, conditional probabilityFREE
- Numerical Methods· 3 QRoot finding, interpolation, numerical integration & ODEsFREE
Structural Engineering
8/8 liveMechanics, analysis and the design of concrete and steel structures.
- Engineering Mechanics· 3 QEquilibrium, resultants, trusses, frictionFREE
- Simple Stresses & Strains· 3 QAxial stress, Hooke's law, elongation, elastic constantsFREE
- Bending & Shear Stresses· 3 QFlexure formula σ=My/I, transverse shear, torsionFREE
- Structural Analysis· 3 QDeterminacy, SF & BM diagrams, standard beam resultsFREE
- Deflection of Beams· 3 QDouble integration, moment-area, unit-load methodsFREE
- Construction Materials & Management· 3 QConcrete, PERT/CPM, EOQ, work studyFREE
- Concrete Structures (RCC)· 3 QLimit state, stress block, neutral axis, moment capacityFREE
- Steel Structures· 3 QTension & compression members, slenderness, connectionsFREE
Geotechnical Engineering
5/5 liveSoil behaviour and the design of foundations and earth structures.
- Soil Phase Relations & Index Properties· 3 QVoid ratio, unit weights, Atterberg limits, classificationFREE
- Effective Stress & Seepage· 3 QTerzaghi principle, flow nets, quick conditionFREE
- Consolidation· 3 QCoefficient of consolidation, settlement, time factorFREE
- Shear Strength & Bearing Capacity· 3 QMohr–Coulomb, Rankine, Terzaghi bearing capacityFREE
- Foundation Engineering· 3 QShallow & deep foundations, pile groups, settlementFREE
Water Resources Engineering
4/4 liveFluid mechanics, hydrology and the engineering of irrigation systems.
- Fluid Mechanics & Flow· 3 QContinuity, Bernoulli, hydrostatics, Manning flowFREE
- Flow Through Pipes· 3 QDarcy–Weisbach, major & minor losses, networksFREE
- Open Channel Flow· 3 QSpecific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jumpFREE
- Hydrology & Irrigation· 3 QRational method, unit hydrograph, duty–deltaFREE
Environmental Engineering
4/4 liveWater supply, wastewater, air and noise — protecting public health.
- Water Demand, Treatment & BOD· 3 QPer-capita demand, sedimentation, disinfection, BOD kineticsFREE
- Wastewater Treatment· 3 QPrimary, secondary & tertiary processes; sludgeFREE
- Air Pollution· 3 QPrimary & secondary pollutants, control, standardsFREE
- Solid Waste & Noise· 3 QMSW management, decibel addition, exposure limitsFREE
Transportation Engineering
4/4 liveGeometric design, traffic flow and pavement engineering.
Geomatics Engineering
4/4 liveSurveying, levelling and modern positioning systems.
Standard textbooks & free resources
Every Learn module is written from these standard references and cross-checked against previous-year papers.
Engineering Mathematics
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics — Erwin Kreyszig
- Higher Engineering Mathematics — B.S. Grewal
Structural Engineering
- Elementary Structural Analysis — Wilbur & Norris
- Basic Structural Analysis — C.S. Reddy
- RCC Designs (Reinforced Concrete) — B.C. Punmia
- Limit State Design of Steel Structures — S.K. Duggal
Geotechnical Engineering
- Basic and Applied Soil Mechanics — Gopal Ranjan & A.S.R. Rao
Water Resources Engineering
- Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics — P.N. Modi & S.M. Seth
- Engineering Hydrology / Flow in Open Channels — K. Subramanya
Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Engineering Vol. I & II — S.K. Garg
Transportation Engineering
- Highway Engineering — S.K. Khanna & C.E.G. Justo
Geomatics Engineering
- Surveying Vol. I & II — B.C. Punmia