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GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Subject Wise Weightage, Important Chapters/Topics, Best Books

Sakunth Kumar
Sakunth KumarUpdated On: February 22, 2023 12:03 pm IST | GATE

Check GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering chapter or subject wise weightage here along with 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 question paper analysis. In addition, check the list of best books for GATE CH here.

GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Subject Wise Weightage

GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Subject Wise Weightage, Important Chapters/Topics, Best Books - GATE 2023 Chemistry exam date is February 11, 2023. The GATE CH 2023 exam is scheduled to be conducted in the afternoon shift, i.e. 2:30 pm to 05:30 pm. Chemical Engineering is one of the competitive papers in the GATE exam. Through GATE CH 2023, the candidates can get admission to M.Tech or apply for a job at PSU. The score of securing a government job after B.Tech Chemical Engineering is high, and a valid score in GATE CH will be an advantage to improve employment chances in the public sector. Preparing for GATE 2023may be a challenging task considering the vast syllabus and difficulty level. On this page, the subject-wise weightage for GATE Chemical Engineering is given along with the important chapters and the list of best books.

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GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Subject Wise Weightage

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GATE 2022 Chemical Engineering (CH) Subject Wise Weightage

The subject wise weightage for GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) available on this page has been prepared on the basis of previous year’s question papers. The below data will just give a basic idea of weightage so that the candidates can prepare for the exam accordingly.

Name of the Topic/ Chapter

Expected Marks Weightage

CRE

12.4

IPC

7.8

PC

3.6

MO

4.4

PDEco

3.8

CT

4.4

HT

8.8

MT

10.6

CET

8.4

FM

7.4

Aptitude

15

Mathematics

13.2

Good Score in GATE CH 2023

According to the experts, the chapter/ topic wise good score in GATE CH 2023 can be as follows –

Name of the Chapter/ Topic

Expected Good Score

Mathematics & General Aptitude

24-26

CRE & IPC

16-18

PC, MO, PDEco and CT

13-15

HT & MT

11-13

CET-FM

8-10

Total

72-82

 In all, with good preparation, it is easy to score 72 marks or above in GATE Chemical Engineering.

GATE 2021 CH Paper Analysis

You can click on the link below to check the 2021 paper analysis of GATE 2021 -

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GATE 2021 CH Topic Wise Weightage

The topic-wise weightage of GATE 2021 CH is as follows -

TopicMarks Weightage
General Aptitude15
Mathematics11-22
CRE12
IRC12
MT07
FM10
CT4
OthersRemaining Marks

GATE CH 2020 & 2019 Subject Wise Weightage

In order to give more understanding on subject wise weightage for GATE CH, an analysis has been made on 2020 & 2019 CH question paper to figure out the subject wise weightage. This will help you to have a rough estimate of 2021 subject wise weightage.

Name of the Chapter/ Topic

Total No. of 1 Mark Questions in 2020

Total No. of 2 Mark Questions in 2020

Total No. of 1 Mark Questions in 2019

Total No. of 2 Mark Questions in 2019

PC

0

3

0

1

CET

2

3

4

4

FM

1

4

2

2

MO

2

1

1

1

HT

2

3

3

3

MT

1

6

3

3

CRC

5

4

2

5

IPC

2

2

2

3

PEDco

1

0

0

2

CT

4

0

5

1

Mathematics

5

4

3

5

Aptitude

5

5

5

5

Total

30

35

30

35

From the analysis, we hope that it will be easy for you to identify the important topics for GATE Chemical Engineering 2021.

Also read: GATE Question Paper 2023

List of Best Books for GATE CH 2023

Here is the list of some of the best books for GATE CH 2023. Candidates preparing for GATE 2023 exam can refer to some of the following books –

Name of the Subject

Author

Chemical Engineering

Coulson & Richardson

Heat & Mass Transfer

KA Gavhane

Chemical Process Calculations

K. Asokan

Fluid Mechanics

Yunus & A Cengel

Mass Transfer Operations

Robert E Treybal

Engineering Thermodynamics

Cengel A Boles

Apart from the CH books mentioned above, you can also check for different study materials available in the market.

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FAQs

What are the important topics in the GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Syllabus 2023 that will help me score well

All candidates are advised to study the syllabus provided by the authorities. The syllabus will be based on graduation-level subjects. The following are some of the important subjects covered in the GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Syllabus 2023- Thermodynamics and Process Calculations, Mechanical Operations and Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer Heat Transfer, Instrumentation and Process Control Plant Design and Economics in Chemical Reaction Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

What is the number of sections in the GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Syllabus 2023? What percentage will each sector receive?

General aptitude, engineering mathematics, and core subject syllabi are the three primary components. Furthermore, the GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering core curriculum is separated into 9 divisions, each of which comprises a variety of subtopics.

Engineering Mathematics 13%
General Aptitude 15%
Remaining Topics of CH 72%

What is the level of difficulty of the GATE Chemical Engineering syllabus 2023?

According to previous year exam participants, the GATE Chemical Engineering Syllabus 2023 is fully based on the graduate level. If a candidate has clear concepts, he or she will be able to easily pass the exam. 

What are the best books for GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering Paper?

Candidates are advised to follow the books and study notes from their graduation level to clear all the concepts. Other than that you can also follow these books:

Fluid Mechanics – Introduction To Fluid Mechanics (English) 7th Edition by Yunus A. Cengel, John M. Cimbala

Heat Transfer – Heat Transfer by Binay.K.Dutta

Chemical Technology – Chemical Technology by Dryden’s Outlines of Chemical Technology by Gopala Rao M. and Marshall S

 

Do I need to study the GATE Chemistry syllabus while preparing for the GATE Chemical Engineering 2023 exam?

No. Because these papers are unrelated, there is no need to review the GATE chemistry curriculum when studying for the GATE Chemical Engineering 2023 exam. However, there is a potential that some of the courses' themes will overlap. All applicants are recommended to exclusively follow the syllabus for their key subjects.

Is there going to be NAT testing for GATE Chemical Engineering in 2023?

Yes. GATE includes NAT questions. Candidates will be asked NAT questions in every topic. In these kind of questions, there will be no deducting points for incorrect responses, and you must enter the value of your answer by using the virtual keyboard. In the case of MCQs negative marking will be there depending on the value of the question.

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