GATE Electronics and Communication (ECE) Subject Wise Weightage, Marks, Best Books

Candidates preparing for GATE ECE can check the subject-wise weightage here. Check GATE Electronics and Communication topic-wise marks and list of best books here.

Table of Contents

GATE ECE Syllabus
Division of Subjects for GATE ECE
GATE Subject-wise Marks Weightage for ECE
GATE ECE Analysis of Topic-Wise Weightage
GATE ECE Subject Wise Weightage
GATE ECE Preparation Tips
List of Best Books for GATE ECE
Faqs

GATE ECE - Electronics and Communication Engineering is one of the most opted papers in the GATE examination. Candidates preparing for GATE ECE must note that there will not be many changes in the exam pattern, and the exam authority will follow the existing pattern. To help the GATE EC aspirants, we have come up with subject-wise weightage, important topics, and the list of best books for the GATE ECE exam. This analysis will help you in planning your exam preparation accordingly.
Also read: GATE Syllabus

GATE ECE Syllabus

GATE ECE Syllabus

Division of Subjects for GATE ECE

Candidates will have to check the division for GATE ECE to have a basic idea of the syllabus -

Engineering Mathematics	Networks, Signals & Systems
Electronic Devices	Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits	Control System
Communications	Electromagnetism

GATE Subject-wise Marks Weightage for ECE

Candidates can check the GATE ECE subject-wise weightage from the table below.

TOPICS	WEIGHTAGE
Electronic Devices	8%
Digital Circuits	11%
Communications	13%
Engineering Mathematics	16%
Analog Circuits	10%
Control Systems	7%
Networks Theory	8%
Signal and Systems	6%
EMTL	10%
General Aptitude	15%

GATE ECE Analysis of Topic-Wise Weightage

The below table demonstrates the analysis for each of the weightage of the topics for the GATE ECE paper in terms of percentage.

Subjects	Weightage Analysis
Analog Circuits	7%
Electronic Devices	6%
Control Systems	5%
Digital Circuits	9%
Networks Theory	12%
Engineering Mathematics	13%
General Aptitude	15%
Signal & Systems	10%
Communication	13%
EMTL	10%

GATE ECE Subject Wise Weightage

To give better clarity on the subject-wise weightage for GATE ECE, we have analyzed the past question papers. The year-wise subjects weightage can be checked below -

Name of the Subject	Weightage (Marks) 2020	Weightage (Marks) 2019	Weightage (Marks) 2018
Engineering Mathematics	15	15	15
Networks, Signals & Systems	6+6	6+8	9+7
Electronic Devices	12	14	14
Analog Circuits	10	12	10
Digital Circuits	9	08	12
Control Systems	12	11	10
Communications	11	12	10
Electromagnetic	09	14	13

From the above analysis, you can prioritize the GATE ECE syllabus as follows -

Order of Priority	Topics to be Covered
Priority 1	Electronic Devices
Priority 2	Networks, Signals & Systems
Priority 3	Electromagnetic
Priority 4	Control Systems
Priority 5	Digital Circuits
Priority 6	Communications
Priority 7	Analog Circuits

The above-mentioned analysis is just tentative, and is based on the previous years' question papers of GATE. The candidates are advised to revise all the subjects involved in the syllabus for GATE EC to score better.

GATE ECE Preparation Tips

You can check the preparation tips for GATE ECE by clicking on the link below -

GATE ECE Preparation Strategy & Study Plan
GATE Previous Year Question Papers
List of PSUs for ECE through GATE

List of Best Books for GATE ECE

Candidates preparing for GATE ECE Exam should always refer to the best books available. There are many available books online as well as offline. Therefore it is always advised to everyone preparing for GATE exam to check if the books cover the full GATE Syllabus, is written by an authorized author, and contains factual data. Here is the list of best books for GATE ECE -

Name of the Book	Author
Higher Engineering Mathematics	BS Grewal
Principles of Communication Systems	Donald Schilling, Herbert Taub, Goutam Saha
Semiconductor Physics and Devices	Dhrubes Biswas, Donald A Neaman
Principles of Electromagnetic	Mathew N.O. Sadiku
Digital Logic and Computer Design	Morris Mano
Signals and Systems	Alan V. Oppenheimm, S. Hamid Nawab,Alan S.Willsky
Automatic Control System	Benjamin C Kuo
Fundamentals of Electric Circuits	Charles K, Alexander, Mathew N.O. Sadiku
Microelectronic Circuits: Theory and Applications	Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C Smith

We hope that the above analysis shall help you in planning your exam preparation for GATE ECE accordingly. It is easy to score above 65 marks with good planning and preparation. All the Best.

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FAQs

Who will take GATE in 2024?

IISC Bangalore will conduct GATE 2024.

Is GATE easy for ECE students?

Yes, GATE ECE exam is one of the easiest exams to crack if prepared with dedication and diligence.

What is the weightage of ECE in GATE 2024?

As per previous years' analysis, ECE will contain 75% weightage in GATE 2024 Exam.

Is GATE 2024 going to be conducted?

GATE 2024 will be conducted in the forenoon and afternoon shifts on February 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2024.

My gate score is 534 and air is 2362 , general category. Where can I expect my admission. Can I get microelectronics in bits

-dibya das mohapatraUpdated on January 30, 2026 11:57 PM

15 Answers

Aston, Student / Alumni

Securing Microelectronics at BITS with a GATE score of 534 is competitive. Alternatively, LPU offers a robust M.Tech in VLSI with industry-aligned curricula and advanced labs. Admission is available via GATE or LPU’s own entrance exam, providing hands-on training and strong placement opportunities with top tech firms for aspiring engineers.

Why b.tech completed students not eligible for TET or DSC? B tech education is more than diet education

-Pujari AbhinashUpdated on January 28, 2026 10:45 AM

1 Answer

Himani Daryani, Content Team

In most Indian states, just having a BTech degree is not enough to appear for TET or DSC. You usually need a proper teaching course like B.Ed or D.El.Ed along with it.

This isn’t about how “big” or “small” your degree is. It’s about teacher training. A BTech gives you technical knowledge, but it does not train you to teach students in a classroom. That’s why, even if BTech is a higher degree, it is not considered a teaching qualification. States want teachers who are trained specifically for teaching, which is why they insist on B.Ed or D.El.Ed.

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I am an agricultural engineer with a Master of Technology degree in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. I would like to inquire if I am eligible for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) after successfully clearing the GATE CE

-Amarpreet singhUpdated on January 30, 2026 12:42 PM

1 Answer

Himani Daryani, Content Team

Dear Student,

Yes, as an agricultural engineer with an MTech in Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, you can apply for many PSU jobs through GATE Civil Engineering. However, it depends on the specific PSU, the post, and whether they accept a Civil Engineering GATE score for agriculture, water, or environmental roles.

Most PSUs require: