GATE Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE): Syllabus, Eligibility & Scope
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Exam On - 2 Feb '25
Know details about pursuing MTech in Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) through GATE 2023 here.
Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) is the application of science and mathematics to solve different problems and to research, design, develop, and test electronic equipment used in various systems. Engineers with specialization in Electronics and Communication also conceptualize and oversee the designing, development and manufacturing of communications and broadcast systems.
This stream of engineering also deals with the manufacturing of electronic devices, circuits, communications equipment, analogue transmission, basic electronics, and microprocessors. Various colleges across India offer Electronics and Communications Engineering at the undergraduate and postgraduate level leading to BTech (4 years) and MTech (2 years) degrees respectively.
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There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.For admission to MTech courses of India’s top engineering colleges, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the top choice among aspirants. GATE 2023 is scheduled to be conducted on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023. GATE 2023 registration has already begun online on August 30, 2022. The last date to apply for the exam will be September 30 and with a late fee amount of INR 500, the candidates can submit the GATE 2023 application form by October 7, 2022. This year, the conducting authority for GATE is the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The exam is likely to be conducted across nearly 200 cities in India.
Q: Who is eligible for GATE exam?
Q: Who can give GATE exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and direct PhD programs in engineering, architecture, and related branches of science.
The eligibility criteria for GATE include passing a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology or basic Science from a recognised university, and meeting the specific eligibility criteria for the discipline you wish to pursue. Candidates from India and other countries can apply for GATE, but they must meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted online and is offered in 30 subjects. Candidates can check details about course-wise eligibility criteria for GATE exam at www.shiksha.com/gate-exam.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for COAP?
Colleges accepting GATE 2023 score for M Tech in Electronics and Communications Engineering
GATE – The national level exam is conducted every year for admission to MTech program in various engineering colleges across India along with the Indian Institutes of Technology. Marks obtained by candidates in GATE are the basis of their enrolment in postgraduate courses in ECE. Some of the top colleges across the country that accept GATE scores for admission to M Tech courses in ECE are:
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GATE 2023 Exam Dates
GATE 2023 exam dates are announced by the IIT Kanpur on July 27, 2022. GATE 2023 exam calendar is as below:
| GATE 2023 Events |
GATE 2023 Dates |
|---|---|
| Official website live/Notification released |
27-Jul-2022 |
| Availability of application form |
30-Aug-2022 (Released) |
| Closing of submission of application form |
30-Sep-2022 |
| Last Date to fill the application with late fee |
7-Oct-2022 |
| Application form correction window |
4 to 11-Nov-2022 |
| Availability of admit card |
3-Jan-2022 |
| Exam date |
4, 5, 11 and 12-Feb-2023 |
| Announcement of Result |
16-Mar-2023 |
GATE 2023 Eligibility Criteria: Electronics and Communications Engineering
It is important for every candidate aspiring for GATE 2023 to check the eligibility criteria prescribed for the exam by the authorities. Any candidate failing to fulfil the eligibility criteria for GATE 2023 will not be allowed to appear for the exam or in any processes ahead. GATE has different papers and the eligibility criteria for each of them are different. Please find below the eligibility conditions of GATE 2023:
| Criteria |
Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Nationality |
Candidates of Indian, as well as other nationality, will be allowed to appear for GATE 2023 |
| Academic Qualification |
Candidates must be graduate or postgraduate in respective streams to appear in the exam |
| Age Limit |
There is no age limit for candidates to appear in GATE 2023 exam |
GATE Electronics and Communications Engineering Syllabus
| Sections |
Topics |
|---|---|
| Section 1: Engineering Mathematics |
Linear Algebra Calculus Differential Equations Vector Analysis Complex Analysis Numerical Methods Probability and Statistics |
| Section 2: Networks, Signals and Systems |
Network solution methods Continuous-time signals |
| Section 3: Electronic Devices |
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| Section 4: Analog Circuits |
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| Section 5: Digital Circuits |
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| Section 6: Control Systems |
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| Section 7: Communications |
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| Section 8: Electromagnetics |
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Scope of Electronics and Communications Engineering
As it is one of the most widely preferred engineering branches among all, the number of students passing out from this branch is increasing every year. It is predicted that the jobs for engineers will grow by 7% from 2016 to 2026. Furthermore, it has also been found that employment in the ECE sector has amplified significantly in the last few years. In fact, according to a survey done jointly by ASSOCHAM and NEC Corp, the electronics market of India is predicted to reach $400 billion by the year 2023. Along with the private sector, various Public Sector Units (PSUs) like BHEL, BEL, TRAI, IOCL, ONGC, POSOCO, WBSEDCL and DRDO etc. accept the GATE score for recruitment of candidates in various positions. There is a great scope of job avenues in the following profiles for electronics and communication engineers in India and abroad:
Q: Can I appear in more than one paper in GATE exam?
Candidates are allowed to appear two papersout of the 30 papers for which GATE 2024 exam will be held, and they have to carefully make a choice of the paper they wish to write. A candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, he/she is free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission. The list of paper combinations that students wish to select can be checked on the GATE 2024 official website.
Q: After completing my B.Sc can I give GATE exam
Yes. Candidates who have completed their B.Sc can appear in GATE exam. The eligibility criteria for appearing in the GATE exam wa changes in 2021 and now B.Sc/BA graduates are also eligible to appear in GATE exam. As per the revised GATE eligibility criteria,
A candidate who is currently studying in the third or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
Q: For how many papers can one student apply in GATE 2024?
Q: After declining/rejecting the offer, can I be considered for subsequent offers for COAP rounds?
After declining/rejecting the offer (s) in a particular round, you will not be considered for the same offer (s). In case, you have given higher preferences in M.Tech. Application, then you may be considered for the higher preferences in the subsequent round (s) of offers based on the availability of vacancies and merit list, within the rules of that institute. Also, after the last/final round at COAP no offers will be available at COAP. For any offer/admission related matter, candidates must visit the respective Academic Institutes Admission Portal.
Q: What are passing marks in GATE exam?
Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.
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