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Official 2025 syllabus extracted from https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/doc/2025/GATE%20_CE_2025_Syllabus.pdf

Engineering Mathematics

Matrix algebra

Systems of linear equations

Eigen values and eigen vectors

Linear Algebra

Functions of single variable

Limit, continuity and differentiability

Mean value theorems

Local maxima and minima

Taylor series

Evaluation of definite and indefinite integrals

Application of definite integral for area and volume

Partial derivatives

Total derivative

Gradient, Divergence and Curl

Vector identities

Directional derivatives

Line, surface and volume integrals

Calculus

First order linear and non-linear equations

Higher order linear equations with constant coefficients

Euler-Cauchy equations

Initial and boundary value problems

Ordinary Differential Equations

Fourier series

Separation of variables

One-dimensional diffusion equation

First and second order one-dimensional wave equation

Two-dimensional Laplace equation

Partial Differential Equations

Sampling theorems

Conditional probability

Mean, median, mode and standard deviation

Discrete and continuous random variables

Poisson and Normal distributions

Linear regression

Probability and Statistics

Error analysis

Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations

Newton's and Lagrange polynomials

Numerical differentiation

Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson rules

Single and multi-step methods for first order differential equations

Numerical Methods

Structural Engineering

System of forces

Free-body diagrams

Equilibrium equations

Internal forces in structures

Friction and its applications

Centre of mass

Free vibrations of undamped SDOF system

Engineering Mechanics

Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams

Simple stress and strain relationships

Simple bending theory

Flexural and shear stresses

Shear centre

Uniform torsion

Transformation of stress

Buckling of column

Combined and direct bending stresses

Solid Mechanics

Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/energy methods

Method of superposition

Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames

Slope deflection method

Moment distribution method

Influence lines

Stiffness and flexibility methods

Structural Analysis

Structural Steel: composition, material properties and behaviour

Concrete: constituents, mix design, short-term and long-term properties

Types of construction projects

Project planning and network analysis (PERT and CPM)

Cost estimation

Construction Materials and Management

Working stress and Limit state design concepts

Design of beams, slabs, columns

Bond and development length

Prestressed concrete beams

Concrete Structures

Design of tension and compression members

Beams and beam-columns

Column bases

Simple and eccentric connections

Beam-column connections

Plate girders and trusses

Plastic analysis of beams and frames

Steel Structures

Geotechnical Engineering

Three-phase system and phase relationships

Index properties

Unified and Indian standard soil classification

Permeability - one-dimensional flow

Seepage through soils - flow nets, uplift pressure, piping, capillarity, seepage force

Principle of effective stress and quicksand condition

Compaction of soils

One-dimensional consolidation

Time rate of consolidation

Shear strength, Mohr's circle

Effective and total shear strength parameters

Stress-strain characteristics of clays and sand

Stress paths

Soil Mechanics

Sub-surface investigations: drilling, sampling, plate load test, SPT, CPT

Earth pressure theories: Rankine and Coulomb

Stability of slopes - finite and infinite

Bishop's method

Boussinesq's theory of stress distribution

Pressure bulbs

Shallow foundations - Terzaghi and Meyerhoff bearing capacity

Effect of water table

Combined footing and raft foundation

Contact pressure

Settlement analysis in sands and clays

Deep foundations - dynamic and static formulae

Axial load capacity of piles

Pile load test

Pile under lateral loading

Pile group efficiency

Negative skin friction

Foundation Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Properties of fluids

Fluid statics

Continuity, momentum and energy equations

Potential flow

Laminar and turbulent flow

Flow in pipes

Pipe networks

Boundary layer growth

Lift and drag

Fluid Mechanics

Forces on immersed bodies

Flow measurement in channels and pipes

Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similitude

Energy-depth relationships

Specific energy

Critical flow

Hydraulic jump

Uniform flow

Gradually varied flow and water surface profiles

Hydraulics

Hydrologic cycle

Precipitation

Evaporation

Evapo-transpiration

Hydrology

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Geotechnical Engineering

Water Resources Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Geomatics Engineering