GATE 2025 Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE): Check Dates, Books, Two-Paper Combination, and More
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Exam On - 15 Feb '25
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 civil engineering syllabus on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Knowing the syllabus will help candidates prepare for the exam efficiently. The IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 examination on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Read below for more about the GATE 2025 civil engineering.
What is GATE 2025 Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering is the most demanding test subject for the GATE 2025 exam. More than one lakh applicants appear yearly for the GATE civil engineering examination. Civil engineering involves designing, constructing, and maintaining the physical and natural environment. Graduates in civil engineering can work on various projects, such as transportation, water, energy systems, etc.
GATE 2025 Civil Engineering (CE) Syllabus
IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 civil engineering exam for two sessions on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE Civil Engineering paper (CE1 and CE2) will be conducted on February 16, 2025. The CE1 paper will be conducted on February 16, 2025 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm), and CE2 on February 16, 2025 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm).
Candidates appearing in the entrance exam must download and carry their GATE 2025 admit card, which serves as identity proof. The GATE 2025 hall ticket will be available at the GOAPS portal on January 2, 2025. Candidates must have their enrollment ID and password to download the admit card.
The GATE civil engineering syllabus comprises the subjects and topics relevant to the stream. The syllabus of GATE Civil Engineering (CE) is divided into sections: engineering mathematics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and geomatics engineering. Candidates can check the GATE 2025 civil engineering (CE) exam syllabus below -
Section I - Engineering Mathematics
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Linear Algebra |
Matrix algebra | Systems of Linear Equations | Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors |
| Calculus |
Functions of Single Variables | Evaluation of Definite and Indefinite Integrals | Vector Identities | Directional Derivatives |
| Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE) |
First-order (linear and non-linear) equations | higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients | Euler-Cauchy equations |
| Partial Differential Equations (PDE) |
Fourier series | Separation of variables | First and second-order one-dimensional wave equation and two-dimensional Laplace equation |
| Probability and Statistics |
Sampling theorems | Random variables - discrete and continuous | Poisson and Normal Distribution | Linear Regression |
| Numerical Methods |
Error Analysis | Newton’s and Lagrange Polynomials | Integration of Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule | |
Section II - Structural Engineering
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics |
System of forces | Free body diagrams | Free vibrations of undamped SDOP system | Centre of mass |
| Solid Mechanics |
Bending moment and shear force in statically determinant beams | Simple stress and strain relationships | Buckling of column | Combined and Direct Bending Stresses |
| Structural Analysis |
Method of Superposition | Displacement Methods | Slop Deflection and Moment Distribution Methods | Influence Lines |
| Constructional Materials and Management |
Constructional Materials: Structural Steel- Composition, Material properties and behaviour | Constructional Management | Project planning and network analysis |
| Concrete Structures |
Working Stress and Limit State Design Concepts | Design of Beams | Slabs | Bond and Development Length |
| Steel Structures |
Working Stress and Limit State Design Concepts| Concepts of Plastic Analysis - Beams and Frames | Beam-Column Connections |
Section III - Geotechnical Engineering
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Soil Mechanics |
Three-Phase System and Phase-relationships | Compaction of soils | Principles of Effective Stress and Quicksand Condition | Mohr’s Circle |
| Foundation Engineering |
Sub-surface investigations | Stability of Slopes -finite and infinite slopes | Combined footing and Raft foundation | Pile Group Efficiency | Boussinesq’s Theory | Earth pressure theories |
Section IV - Water Resources Engineering
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Fluid Mechanics |
Properties of Fluids | Momentum and Energy Equations | Flow in Pipes | Concept of Boundary Layer and its growth |
| Hydraulics |
Forces on immersed bodies | Channel Hydraulics | Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Similitude | Energy-Depth Relationships |
| Hydrology |
Hydrologic Cycle | Hydrograph Analysis | Flood Estimation and Routing | Application of Darcy’s Law |
| Irrigation |
Types of Irrigation Systems and Methods | Crop Water Requirements | Lined and Unlined Canals | Cross Drainage Structures |
Section V - Environmental Engineering
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Water and Waste Water Quality and Treatment |
Basics of water quality standards | Water quality index | Water distribution system | Drinking water treatment | Sludge disposal | Reuse of treated sewage for different applications |
| Air Pollution |
Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts | air pollution control | air quality standards | Air quality index and limits |
| Municipal Solid Wastes |
Characteristics, Generation, Collection, and Transporation of Solid Wastes | Engineered Systems for Solid Waste Management |
Section VI - Transporation Engineering
| Topics |
Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Transportation Infrastructure |
Geometric Design of Highways - Cross Sectional Elements | Geometric Design of Railway Track | Concept of Airport Runway Length |
| Highway Pavements |
Highway Materials | Desirable Properties of Bituminous Paving Mixes | Design Factors for Flexible and Rigid Pavements |
| Traffic Engineering |
Traffic studies of flow and speed | Microscopic and Macroscopic parameters of Traffic Flow |
Section VII - Geomatics Engineering
| Topics |
Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Principles of Surveying |
Errors and their adjustment | Maps - scale, co-ordinate system | Distance and Angle Measurement | Levelling and Trigonometric levelling | Traversing and Triangulation Survey | Total Station - Horizontal and Vertical Curves |
| Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing |
Scale | Flying Height | Basics of Remote Sensing and GIS |
Click Here to download the GATE 2025 Syllabus for Civil Engineering (CE)
GATE 2025 Civil Engineering Allowed Two-Paper Combination
Candidates opting for the GATE civil engineering paper (CE) in the GATE 2025 examination as the primary subject can opt for the following test papers as the secondary papers in the GATE 2025 two-paper combinations.
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Agricultural Engineering (AG)
- Architecture and Planning (AR)
- Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
GATE 2025 Civil Engineering Exam Pattern
The GATE Civil Engineering exam will be conducted online (computer-based test). The exam is three hours long. The GATE Civil Engineering exam pattern is as follows -
- The total mark of the GATE 2025 CE question paper is 100 marks.
- The general aptitude section carries 15 marks, and the remaining 85 marks are subject-specific questions, of which the engineering mathematics section will carry 13 marks.
- Each question carries one or two marks. For a one-mark question, 1/3rd marks will be deducted; for a two-mark question, 2/3rd marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
Recommended Books for GATE 2025 Civil Engineering (CE) Preparation
The GATE 2025 will be conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. With less than five months to prepare, candidates must know the exam pattern, subjects, and important topics well.
Graduates appearing for the civil engineering paper must research before purchasing books. Here are some of the best books for GATE 2025 civil engineering preparation -
| Book Name |
Author Name |
|---|---|
| Discrete Mathematics and its Applications |
Kenneth Rosen |
| Advanced Engineering Mathematics |
Erwin Kreyszig |
| Soil Mechanics |
Gopal Ranjan and Rao, Venkat Ramaiha, and S.K Garg |
| Strength of Materials/ Mechanics of Structure |
Gere and Timoshenko |
| Waste Water Engineering |
B.C Punmia Part I and II |
| Fluid Mechanics |
RK Bansal and Fox and Richard |
| Highway Engineering |
SK Khanna |
| Geotechnical Engineering: Principles and Practices Book |
Donald P Coduto |
PSUs That Recruit GATE Civil Engineering Graduates
PSUs, otherwise called Public Sector Undertakings, are government-owned corporations or enterprises where the government holds the most shares. Here are some PSUs that recruit candidates under GATE Civil Engineering -
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
- Tehri Hydro Development Corporation India Limited (THDC India Limited)
- Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
- NLC India Limited (NLC)
- National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Read more about PSU recruitment through GATE 2025
| Important Links For GATE 2025 | |
|---|---|
| GATE 2025 Syllabus | GATE Previous Year Question Papers |
| GATE Exam Pattern 2025 | GATE 2025 Eligibility Criteria |
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Yes, the GATE aptitude section is common for all GATE subject papers. Candidates can check the detailed GATE 2025 syllabus here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-syllabus
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The General Aptitude (GA) section carries 15 marks in total with 5 questions of 1 mark each and 5 questions of 2 marks each.
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The GATE 2025 general aptitude section comprises of the following -
- Verbal aptitude - Basic English Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjuctions, Verb-Noun Agreement and other parts of speech)
- Basic Vocabulary - Words, Idioms, and Phrases in context, reading and comprehension, and
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Government-owned corporations known as Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) offer employment based on GATE results. Electronics and communication engineering (ECE) is one of the GATE competitive papers due to the lucrative career prospects in PSUs.
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Is the GATE aptitude section common for all branches?