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

GATE Metallurgy 2021: GATE 2021 is one of the most popular national level entrance exams which is conducted to provide admission to 2-year M.Tech Program at the Engineering Colleges in India. Along with other subjects, Metallurgy is also a popular GATE subject for which thousands of students register every year. One of the keys to scoring good marks in the GATE Metallurgy exam is to prepare an effective preparation strategy. In order to prepare a good preparation plan, it is also important for the candidates to be aware of the preparation tips, syllabus and other aspects of the Metallurgy. The following article will overview the GATE 2021 Metallurgy preparation tips, syllabus, topics wise weightage, and best books.
GATE 2021 Metallurgy Subject Wise Weightage
The subject wise weightage is an important component for the candidates which will help the candidate prepare accordingly. Given below is the GATE 2021 Metallurgy subject wise weightage for different subjects:
Subject | Important Topics | Weightage (%) |
Engineering Mathematics | Linear Algebra, Probability & Statistics, Calculus | 15% |
General Aptitude | Sentence Correction, Verbal Reasoning, Critical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Number System | 15% |
Metallurgical Thermodynamics | Electrochemistry, Laws of Thermodynamic | 10% |
Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes | Convection, Heat Transfer, Chemical Kinetics & Laws, Momentum Transfer, Mass Transfer | 10% |
Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy | Iron & Steel Making, Continuous Casting, Primary & Secondary Steel Making | 5% |
Physical Metallurgy | Solid Diffusions, Chemical Bonding, Solid State Transformation | 20% |
Mechanical Metallurgy | Fatigue, Dislocation Theory | 15% |
Manufacturing Processes | Metal Casting & Joining, NDT | 10% |
What is a Good Score for GATE 2021 Metallurgy?
Many candidates wonder how much score is a good score is in the GATE Metallurgy exam. Given below is the analysis of GATE 2021 expected good score for Metallurgy:
Subject | Expected Good Score |
Engineering Mathematics | 15-20 |
General Aptitude | 20-25 |
Metallurgical Thermodynamics | 10-12 |
Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes | 15-20 |
Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy | 22-25 |
Physical Metallurgy | 22-25 |
Mechanical Metallurgy | 12-15 |
Manufacturing Processes | 10-15 |
GATE Metallurgy 2020 & 2019 Subject Wise Weightage
The 2020 & 2019 subject wise weightage for GATE Metallurgy is given below:
Subject | 2020 Weightage | 2019 Weightage |
Engineering Mathematics | 15% | 15% |
General Aptitude | 10% | 15% |
Metallurgical Thermodynamics | 15% | 10% |
Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes | 10% | 10% |
Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy | 5% | 5% |
Physical Metallurgy | 15% | 20% |
Mechanical Metallurgy | 20% | 15% |
Manufacturing Processes | 10% | 10% |
List of Best Books for GATE Metallurgy 2021
It is important for the candidates to choose the best books to prepare for the GATE Metallurgy exam. Given below are some of the best books for GATE Metallurgy exam for the students:
Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal | Mechanics of Materials by B.C. Punmia |
Physical Metallurgy by V. R. Raghavan | Textbook Of Materials And Metallurgical Thermodynamics by Ahindra Ghosh |
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