GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024: PDF Download, List of Chapters and Topics

GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024: The GATE 2024 Exam is set to take place on February 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2024 – and the GATE 2024 Syllabus has been released on the official website of IISc Bangalore at gate2024.iisc.ac.in for candidates preparing for the entrance test. Aspirants who wish to appear for the Instrumentation Engineering paper can check and download the GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024 PDF from this page. Alongside, candidates can review the list of important chapters and topics from the syllabus, GATE 2024 Exam Pattern, and some study tips that will help them chalk out a smart preparation strategy for GATE 2024.

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What is Instrumentation Engineering?

Instrumentation Engineering is a branch of engineering that focuses on the measurement and control of process variables, and the design and implementation of systems incorporating them. Learn about the detailed GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024 in this article.

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GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Exam Pattern 2024

Before moving on to GATE IN Syllabus 2024, candidates must take a look at the exam pattern released by IISc Bangalore. A review of the GATE IN Exam Pattern 2024 will help the students understand the question pattern and marks distribution.

• The GATE Instrumentation Engineering 2024 paper will be held online

• The total duration of the paper is 3 hours

• The GATE IN 2024 paper is divided into two parts – General Aptitude worth 15 marks and Subject-specific worth 85 marks.

• Candidates are required to attempt Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

• The subject-specific section will include questions on Engineering Mathematics carrying 13 marks

• Negative marking is not applicable for incorrect answers to NAT/MSQ questions; there is no partial marking for MSQ questions.

• Each question will carry 1 mark or 2 marks

• For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer; for a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

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GATE Instrumentation Engineering (AG) Syllabus 2024 – PDF Download

The GATE IN Syllabus 2024 is divided into 10 units, namely, Engineering Mathematics, Electricity and Magnetism, Electrical Circuits and Machines, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Measurements, Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation, and Communication and Optical Instrumentation. The unit-wise GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024 has been shared below for the reference of candidates. Students can click on the shared link to download the syllabus PDF.

Subject & Paper Code	Sections	PDF Download Link
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)	Engineering Mathematics	Download PDF
	Electricity and Magnetism
	Electrical Circuits and Machines
	Signals and Systems
	Control Systems
	Analog Electronics
	Digital Electronics
	Measurements
	Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation
	Communication and Optical Instrumentation

GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024 – List of Chapters, Important Topics

Given the wide range of topics included in the GATE syllabus for Instrumentation Engineering, we have shared below a list of chapters and sub-topics under each unit that hold much importance and must be studied well if you want to score 60+ marks in GATE 2024. Go through the list of chapters and GATE IN 2024 important topics in the table below –

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Engineering Mathematics is a branch of Applied Mathematics that deals with mathematical techniques and methods typically used in the field of engineering and industry.

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Linear Algebra	Matrix algebra Eigenvalue and Eigenvectors Systems of linear equations
Calculus	Partial derivatives Theorems of integral calculus Fourier series Gauss and Green’s theorems
Differential Equations	First-order equation (linear and nonlinear) Second-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations
Analysis of Complex Variables	Taylor’s and Laurent’s series Analytic functions
Probability and Statistics	Sampling theorems Poisson and binomial distributions Random variables
Numerical Methods	Matrix inversion Numerical integration Regression and correlation analysis

Section 2: Electricity and Magnetism

Electricity and Magnetism is an interesting concept in Physics that is concerned with the interactions of the two separate phenomena – electricity and magnetism. The sub-topics under this unit include the following –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Electricity and Magnetism	Electric Field Intensity Coulomb's Law Electric Flux Density Faraday’s law Magnetic circuits

Section 3: Electrical Circuits and Machines

Electrical Circuits and Machines deals with the basic concepts of network and circuit analysis. The sub-topics under this unit include the following –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Voltage and current sources	v-i relationships of resistor, inductor, mutual inductance and capacitor Kirchoff’s laws Mesh and nodal analysis Phasor analysis, impedance and admittance One-port and two-port networks
Single phase transformer	Three-phase induction motors Open circuit and short circuit tests Types of losses and efficiency calculations of electric machines

Section 4: Signals and Systems

Signals and Systems is concerned with two things – information and how that information affects things. Check out the sub-topics under this unit here –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Signals and Systems	Laplace, Fourier and z-transforms Periodic, aperiodic and impulse signals Discrete time system: impulse response, frequency response, pulse transfer function Basics of IIR and FIR filters

Section 5: Control Systems

Control systems are the study of a set of electronic or mechanical devices that regulate other systems or devices by way of control loops. Check out the sub-topics under this unit here –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Control Systems	Signal flow graphs, transient response Routh and Nyquist's criteria Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic system components Tuning of PID controllers and sizing of control valves

Section 6: Analog Electronics

Analog electronics is the branch of electronics that focuses on the study of electronic devices and systems with continuous time signals. The sub-topics under this unit include the following –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Analog Electronics	Small signal analysis of transistor circuits, feedback amplifiers Characteristics and applications of diode, Zener diode, BJT and MOSFET Characteristics of ideal and practical operational amplifiers Sources and effects of noise and interference in electronic circuits

Section 7: Digital Electronics

Digital electronics deals with the study of electronic circuits used to process and control digital signals. Check out the sub-topics under this unit here –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Digital Electronics	IC families: TTL and CMOS Characteristics of ADC and DAC Arithmetic circuits, comparators, Schmitt trigger, multi-vibrators, sequential circuits, flipflops, shift registers, timers and counters Embedded Systems: Microprocessor and microcontroller applications, memory and input-output interfacing Basics of distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC)

Section 8: Measurements

Measurements in Instrumentation Engineering deals with the study of measurement instruments, involving the related areas of metrology, automation etc. Go through the list of sub-topics under this unit here –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Measurements	SI units, standards (R, L, C, voltage, current and frequency) Measurement of voltage, current and power in single and three-phase circuits Bridges: Wheatstone, Kelvin, Megohm, Maxwell, Anderson, Schering and Wien for measurement of R, L, C and frequency, Q-meter Oscilloscope, shielding and grounding

Section 9: Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation

Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation is concerned with the study of devices used in industrial applications for monitoring stability, flow and, condition, and collecting data on temperature and pressure for process control. The sub-topics under this unit include the following –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation	Liquid level, pH, conductivity and viscosity measurement. 4-20 mA two-wire transmitter Resistive-, capacitive-, inductive-, piezoelectric-, Hall effect sensors and associated signal conditioning circuits Transducers for industrial instrumentation

Section 10: Communication and Optical Instrumentation

Communication and Optical Instrumentation is related to optical communication, which refers to communication at a distance using light to carry information. Listed below are the important sub-topics under this section –

Topics	Important Sub-topics
Communication and Optical Instrumentation	Shannon's sampling theorem, pulse code modulation Amplitude- and frequency modulation and demodulation Optical sources and detectors: LED, laser, photo-diode, light-dependent resistor, square law detectors and their characteristics UV-VIS Spectrophotometers, Mass spectrometer

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GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024 – Section-wise Weightage

Although there have been no major changes in the GATE Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus 2024, certain chapters and topics carry more weightage and are likely to be asked in the exam as compared to the less important ones. To score good marks in GATE 2024, candidates must have knowledge of these high-weightage topics. Check out the table below to learn which sections are expected to carry more marks and fetch you a good score –

Subject & Paper Code	Section/Topics	Expected Weightage %
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)	General Aptitude	15
	Transducers	12.25
	Analog Circuits	11.75
	Engineering Mathematics	11.75
	Control System	10.75
	Circuits & Networks	10.25
	Signals and Systems	7.75
	Digital Circuits	7
	Measurements	6.25
	Analytical Biomedical & Optical Instrumentation	4.25
	Communications	1.5
	Process Controls	1.5

On the basis of the above analysis, students may note the following –  

• Apart from the General Aptitude section (15%), the topic on Transducers carries the maximum weightage (12.25%) followed by Analog Circuits and Engineering Mathematics (11.75% each).

• The expected weightage for Control Systems is 10.75% while that for Circuits & Networks is 10.25%.

• Topics, such as Communication and Process Controls carry the least weightage (1.5% each).

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GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024 – Section-wise List of Best Books

While going through the GATE Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus 2024, candidates must also review the GATE 2024 Best Books and study materials for excellent preparation. GATE toppers and experts suggest referring to specific books for each section of the syllabus to clear basic concepts. Keeping that in mind, we have curated below a list of GATE books for General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and core Instrumentation Engineering –

GATE Instrumentation Engineering 2024 Sections	Recommended Books
General Aptitude	Essential English for Competitive Examinations by Dr. Rashmi Singh General English for Competitive Exams by Dr. Rashmi Singh / Disha Publications Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R S Aggarwal  A New Approach to Reasoning by BS Sijwali & Indu Sijwali
Engineering Mathematics	Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal
Electricity and Magnetism	Electricity and Magnetism by S. Chand
Electrical Circuits and Machines	Electrical Engineering by Pearson
Signals and Systems	Signals and Systems by Alan & Hamid Nawab, Pearson
Control Systems	Control Systems Engineering by D.P. Kothari
Analog Electronics	Analog Electronics by J.B. Gupta
Digital Electronics	Digital Electronics by Herbert Taub & Donald Shilling
Measurements	Electrical and Electronic Measurement by A.K. Sawhney
Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation	Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation by S. Chand
Communication and Optical Instrumentation	Communication and Optical Instrumentation by Kishore Kashyap

With lakhs of students appearing enrolling each year, GATE is one of the toughest and most competitive engineering entrance exams conducted for Postgraduate admission. Therefore, it is crucial for candidates to stay updated on the GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Syllabus 2024, and practice the high-scoring topics based on chapter-wise weightage in order to excel.  

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