GATE 2025 Data Science And Artificial Intelligence Syllabus: Check Dates, Pattern, Books, and More

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IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus, followed by exam dates, exam pattern, and more in the GATE 2025 information brochure. Candidates who have selected GATE 2025 DA as their paper can check complete details regarding the syllabus, two-paper combinations, and more.

GATE DA(Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) Syllabus

GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Syllabus

What is Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)?

GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) are fields that use data to solve problems. Data Science mainly combines statistical tools, methods, and technology to generate meaning from data. On the other hand, artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. In GATE 2024, 52493 candidates registered for the GATE 2024 DA paper even though the DA paper was added to the GATE 2025 examination for the first time.

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The GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence paper contains syllabi on probability and statistics, machine learning, database management, etc. Data science and artificial intelligence graduates have many career options, such as data scientists, machine learning engineers, AI engineers, business intelligence analysts, etc. 

Q:   When will the GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) exam be held?

A:

The GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) examination will be conducted on February 15, 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Candidates can also check the dates on the GATE's official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Read more about the GATE branch-wise exam dates here - https://www.shiksha.com/news/engineering-gate-2025-branch-wise-exam-dates-out-blogId-181865

Q:   What is the paper code of GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence?

A:

The paper code of GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is DA. Before opting for the test paper, candidates must check the exam syllabus and pattern. 

Q:   Can you suggest some good books for the preparation of GATE for CSE?

A:

Those candidates who are preparing for the GATE Computer Science Engineering paper should refer to the best GATE Computer Science Engineering books 2025 so that their chances of cracking the entrance exam increase. It is important to choose a good book in the preparation journey, and simultaneously, the right strategy also matters. Here, we have listed some books for CSE that may help students in their preparation. Engineering Mathematics:

  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth Rosen.\
  • Theory of Computation: An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz
  • Computer organisation & Architecture: Computer Architecture A Quantitative Approach by Hennessy and Patterson and
  • Computer organisation and Embedded systems by Carl Hamacher.
  • Programming & Data Structures: Classic Data Structures by Debasis Samanta
  • The C Programming language by Dennis Richie. Digital Logic: Digital Electronics by S. Salivahanan & S. Arivazhagan and Digital Design by Morris Mano.
  • Computer Networks: Computer Networks by Peterson & Davie and Data Communications and Networking by Kurose & Ross and Behrouz A. Forouzan.
  • Algorithms: Introduction to Algorithms by Cormen and Data Structures & Algorithms by R. S. Salaria.
  • Compiler Design: Compiler Design in C by Allen I Holub and Compilers: Principles, Techniques and Tools by Aho & Ullman.
  • Operating System: Operating Systems by Stallings and Operating System Concepts by Galvin.
  • Databases: Database System Concepts by Henry. F. Korth and Normalization and indexing by Shamkant B. Navathe.

Q:   Can you suggest good books for GATE Mechanical Engineering preparation?

A:

Here are some of the most recommended books for GATE ME paper. Candidates must focus on getting good but limited resources whether its books, PYQs or notes and revise them frequently. This way they can ensure better result in the following GATE exam. Candidates can find below books for each section of GATE Mechanical Engineering syllabus;

Applied Mechanics and Design: Engineering Mechanics by SS Bhagavati & The Theory of Machines by SS Ratan 

Fluid Mechanics: 1000 Solved Problems in Fluid Mechanics by K Subramanya

Thermal sciences: Internal Combustion Engines  by V Ganeshan and Power Plant Engineering by PK Nag

Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering: Material Science and Metallurgy by OP Khanna and Industrial Engineering and Management by OP Khanna

Candidate can find out the complete list of GATE ME Books via the Given link; Complete GATE Books List

Q:   Which are the best books for an electronics and communication engineer who is preparing for the ESE or GATE?

A:
Check below the list of books that help in the preparation for ESE/IES ECE Exam: 1- Network Analysis by Van Valkenburg and Chakrabarti. 2- Electromagnetic Waves & Radiating Systems by Jardon & Balmain and JD Kraus. 3- Integrated Circuits by K. R. Botkar. 4- Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit by Gayakwad. 5- Digital Logic & Computer Design by Morris Mano. 6- Automatic Control System by Benjamin C. Kuo and B. S Make 7- Control System engineering. By I. G. Nagrath & M. Goal 8- Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schilling, J. B Gupta, and A. Bruu Carlson. 9- Integrated Electronics by Jacob Milman & C. Halkias and Millman & Grabel 10- Digital Principles and Applications (SIE) by Leach & Malvino 11- Network and Systems by D. Roy Choudhary 12- Signals and System by Oppehum, Willsky & Nacob, and Sanjay Sharma. 13- Problems Amp Solutions Control System by Jairath A. K. 14- Electronics & Communication Engineering by Arihant Publication 15- Detailed Solutions in Electronics & Communication for Competitions by S. K. Karna 16- Electronics Engineering Handout by Made Easy Publication. Books for ECE GATE: 1- Network Theory Engineering Circuit Analysis by William H. Hayt Network Analysis by Mac Van Valkenburg 2- Engineering Mathematics Higher Engineering Mathematics by B. S. Grewal GATE Engineering Mathematics: Multiple Choice Questions by R. K. Kanodia 3- Analog Circuits Microelectronic Circuits: Theory and Applications by Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth Carless Smith Op. Amps & Linear Integrated Circuit by Ramakant Gayakwad 4- Digital Electronics Digital Design by M. Morris Mano Modern Digital electronics by R P Jain Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with 8085 by Ramesh Gaonkar 5- Automatic Control Systems by Benjamin C Kuo 6- Control Systems Engineering by M Goal and I. J. Nagrath 7- Principles of Electromagnetics by Matthew N. O. Sadiku 8- Semiconductor Physics and Devices by Donald Neamen 9- Signals and Systems by Alan V. Oppenheim, Allan S. Willsky, S. Hamid Nawab 10- Digital and Analog Communications by B. P. Lathi I hope this will help you.

Q:   List some important books for preparing the GATE for Computer Science Engineering paper.

A:
Here are some important books for preparing the GATE Computer Science Engineering paper: "Computer organisation and Design" by David A. Patterson and John L. Hennessy "Operating System Concepts" by Abraham Silberschatz, Peter B. Galvin, and Greg Gagne "Introduction to Algorithms" by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, and Clifford Stein "Database System Concepts" by Abraham Silberschatz, Henry F. Korth, and S. Sudarshan "Computer Networks" by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and David J. Wetherall "Digital Logic and Computer Design" by M. Morris Mano "Compiler Design" by Alfred V. Aho, Monica S. Lam, Ravi Sethi, and Jeffrey D. Ullman "Theory of Computation" by Michael Sipser "Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach" by Roger S. Pressman "Computer Graphics with OpenGL" by Donald Earn and M. Pauline Baker. It's important to note that these are just a few recommendations and should be used as supplementary material along with other resources such as previous years' question papers, online tutorials, and practice tests.

Q:   What are the best books for GATE preparation?

A:

When preparing for the GATE exam, it is essential to know the exam pattern and the best books for preparation. Candidates must be thorough with their textbooks and lecture notes. Refer to the article here to get the best books for GATE preparation - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-books

Q:   Can you list some good books for GATE in Computer Science Engineering?

A:

Candidates appearing for GATE in computer science and engineering fields can check below some of the best books for GATE CSE preparation -

  • The C programming language by DENNIS M.Ritchie/Pearson

  • Fundamentals of data structure by Sartaj Sahni

  • Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H.Cormen

  • Automata theory, languages, and computation by John E Hopcroft, Jeffery D. Ullman

  • Principles of compiler design by Aho and Ullman

  • Operating System Concepts by Galvin

  • Database System Concepts by Henry Korth

  • Introductory Discrete Mathematics by Kenneth Rosen

  • Computer Organisation by Carl Hamacher

  • Modern Digital Electronics by R.P Jain

  • Data Communication and Networking by Behrouz A. Forouzon

Read here to know more about GATE 2025 books - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-books

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GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Exam Dates

The GATE 2025 exam will be held in two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE DA paper will be conducted on February 15, 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Registered candidates can get the detailed exam dates and instructions mentioned on the GATE 2025 admit card, which will be released on January 2, 2025. 

GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 DA syllabus on the GATE’s official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus in PDF format from the official website or check the detailed syllabus below -

Topics (Section)

Sub-Topics

Probability and Statistics

Counting (permutation and combination) | probability axioms | sample space | Bayes Theorem | Discrete Random Variables and Probability Mass Theorems | Binomial Distribution | Central Limit Theorem | Chi-Squared Test

Linear Algebra

Vector space | Subspaces | Projection Matrix | Quadratic Forms | Orthogonal Matrix | Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors | LU Decomposition | Singular Value Decomposition

Calculus and Optimization

Functions of a Single Variable, Limit, Continuity, and Differentiability | Taylor Series | Maxima and Minima | Optimization Involving a Single Variable

Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms

Programming in Python | Search Algorithms: Linear Search and Binary Search | Basic Sorting Algorithms | Basic Data Structures: Stacks, Queues, Linked Lists, Trees, Hash Tables | Introduction to Graph Theory | Basic Graph Algorithms: Traversals and Shortest Path

Database Management and Warehousing

ER-Model | Relational Model: Relational Algebra, Tuple Calculus, SQL, Integrity Constraints, File Organization, Indexing, Data Types, and Data Transformation, such as normalisation, discretisation, sampling, compression, etc. | Data Warehouse Modelling: Schema for Multidimensional Data Models, Concept Hierarchies, Measures: Categorisation and Computations

Machine Learning

Supervised Learning: Regression and Classification Problems | Simple Linear Regression | Support Vector Machine | Multi-Layer Perception | Feed-Forward Neural Network | Unsupervised Learning

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Search: Informed and Uniformed | Adversarial: Logic, Propositional, Predicate | Reasoning under Uncertainty Topics - Conditional Independence Representation, Exact Inference Through Variable Elimination, and Approximate Inference Through Sampling

Click here to download GATE DA syllbus PDF: GATE 2025 DA Syllabus

GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Syllabus: Exam Pattern

The GATE DA 2025 exam will be conducted as a three-hour computer-based test on February 15, 2025 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). Three types of questions will be asked in the examination: multiple-choice questions (MCQ), multiple-select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer-type questions (NAT). 

According to the GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence exam pattern, the DA question paper will comprise 65 questions of 100 marks. It is divided into general aptitude questions of 15 marks and subject-specific questions of 85 marks. 

GATE 2025 Allowed Two-Paper Combinations

Candidates opting for data science and engineering (DA) in GATE 2025 as the primary subject can choose the following test papers as the secondary papers in the GATE 2025 two-paper combination -

  • Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
  • Electrical Engineering (EE)
  • Mathematics (MA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (ME)
  • Physics (PH)
  • Statistics (ST)
  • Engineering Sciences (XE)

GATE 2025 DA New Two-Paper Combinations

  • Biomedical Engineering (BM)
  • Civil Engineering (CE)
  • Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
  • Chemical Engineering (CE)
  • Metallurgical Engineering (MT)
  • Biotechnology (BT)
  • Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
  • Geomatics Engineering (GE)

Books for GATE 2025 Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Preparation

Candidates can refer to the books below for GATE 2025 data science and artificial intelligence (DA) preparation-

Book Name

Author

GKP GATE 2025: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence - Guide (solved papers)

GK Publications

Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis (3rd Edition)

John A. Rice 

Introduction to Probability Models

Sheldon M.Ross

Data Structures and Algorithms in Python

Roberto Tamassia, Micheal H, Goldwasser, Michael T.Goodrich

Database Management Systems

Raghu Ramakrishnan

Data Mining and Data Warehousing

Prateek Bhatia

Artificial Intelligence by Example

Denis Rothman

Artificial Intelligence Basics

Tom Taulli

Machine Learning for Beginners

Chris Sebastian

Fundamentals of Database Systems

Navathe Shamkant

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