GATE Syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension (XH - B1) - Important Chapters, Best Books, Sample Questions, Exam Pattern

Diksha Sharma

Updated On: August 16, 2024 06:18 PM

The GATE syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension (XH - B1) has been released by IIT Roorkee. This section tests the comprehension and interpretation of written information, which is essential for study in the Humanities and Social Sciences. 

GATE syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension

GATE Syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension (XH - B1) - GATE syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension has been released. The GATE syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehesion includes Reading Comprehension, Expression, Analytical Reasoning and Logical Reasoning. The Gratitude Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level postgraduate entrance exam that is conducted to select eligible candidates for admission into M. Tech, MS, M.E, Direct Ph.D., and other postgraduate programmes. The following article overviews the GATE syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension (XH - B1) while laying emphasis on the chapters, best books, sample questions, and exam pattern of the paper.

List of New Subjects Introduced in GATE

The following subjects have been introduced in the GATE exam, and the same will be applicable for as well -

New Subject Name

Paper Code

Reasoning and Comprehension

XH-B1

English

XH-C2

Economics

XH-C1

Linguistics

XH-C3

Psychology

XH-C5

Philosophy

XH-C4

Sociology

XH-C6

About GATE Reasoning and Comprehension About?

GATE Reasoning and Comprehension subject is to test the ability of the candidates to comprehend and interpret the written data. Through this subject, the candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their ability to do analysis and critical reasoning for the given text and its structures.

GATE Syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension (XH - B1)

In order to prepare for the GATE exam, it is very important to learn about the complete syllabus for the subject. Having a knowledge of all the topics and sub-topics included in the syllabus will help the students prepare a timetable accordingly.

The GATE Syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension is provided in the table below:

Chapter Topics

Skills to be Evaluated

Reading Comprehension

The ability to analyze the short written paragraphs and answer the questions following the written information.

Expression

The ability to analyze the stylistic and rhetorical aspects of sentences, find out the errors and modify the text.

Analytical Reasoning

The ability to understand the relationship between two consecutive sentences/ paragraphs and draw out a conclusion.

Logical Reasoning

The ability to think & analyze critically to identify the main and supporting arguments, predict an argument, predict outcomes, etc.

Best Books for GATE Reasoning and Comprehension

In order to prepare well for the exam, it is also important to choose the best books which align with the latest GATE syllabus. Listed below are some of the best books for GATE Syllabus for Reasoning and Comprehension which the students can consider for their GATE preparation.

  • Reading Development and Difficulties By Kate Cain

  • Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction By Isabel L. Beck, Margaret G. McKeown, Linda Kucan

  • Understanding Reading Development By Colin Harrison

  • Understanding Reading Comprehension: Processes and Practices By Wayne Tennent

  • Understanding and Teaching Reading Comprehension: A handbook By Jane Oakhill, Kate Cain, and Carsten Elbro

  • Developing Reading Comprehension By Paula J. Clarke, Emma Truelove, Charles Hulme, Margaret J. Snowling

Sample Questions Papers for GATE Reasoning and Comprehension

Sample question papers are a very important aspect of GATE preparation which can help you score well in the exam. Solving the sample question papers for GATE will not only enable the candidates to get acquainted with the kind of questions questioned in the paper but will also permit them to rehearse the questions and organize their time consequently.

Given in the PDF below are sample question papers for GATE Reasoning and Comprehension which you can download by clicking on the links given:

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Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme for GATE Reasoning and Comprehension

While studying hard for the exam, it is also important to know about the GATE exam pattern and marking scheme. This will help you understand how marks are divided for the paper and how you can solve the questions to score higher marks in the exam.

  • GATE will be an online (computer-based) test that will be conducted for a total of 3 hours duration.

  • The paper will consist of a total of 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks.

  • There will be three sections in the paper: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Reasoning & Comprehension.

  • General Aptitude and Reasoning & Comprehension will be compulsory for all XH subjects.

  • The paper will consist of MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) and numerical questions.

The marking scheme for the GATE Reasoning & Comprehension paper is given in the table below:

Type of Question

Marking Pattern

Negative Marking

MCQ

1 or 2 marks for each correct answer

1/3rd marks and 2/3rd marks deduction for 1 mark and 2 marks questions respectively

MSQ

1 or 2 marks for each correct answer

No negative marking

NAT

1 or 2 marks for each correct answer

No negative marking



Also Read: GATE Exam Dates

Hence, in order to score well in the XH papers of GATE, it is very necessary for the candidates to achieve satisfactory scores in the Reasoning & Comprehension section. The syllabus and marking pattern mentioned above will help the candidates prepare for the same.

I hope this article will help you with your GATE preparation. We wish you all the best! For more articles related to the GATE syllabus and exam pattern, stay tuned to CollegeDekho.

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FAQs

Who will conduct GATE in 2025?

IIT Roorkee will conduct GATE 2025.

When is GATE 2025 Reasoning and Comprehension Exam going to be conducted?

GATE 2025 XH - B1 date has not been released yet. 

What are the skills that get tested in the XH-B1 section of GATE 2025?

Reading Comprehension, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, and Expression are some of the skills that will get tested in the GATE 2025 Reasoning and Comprehension (XH - B1) Paper.

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