GATE AE Syllabus
Complete topic-wise breakdown of the GATE Aerospace Engineering syllabus with weightage analysis for smart preparation.
Complete Syllabus
Detailed subject-wise syllabus with topics and approximate weightage distribution for GATE AE.
| Subject | Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamics | Basic fluid mechanics, potential flow, lift and drag, compressible flow, shock waves, expansion waves, boundary layers, aerodynamic heating | 22% |
| Aircraft Structures | Stress and strain, torsion and bending of beams, thin-walled sections, buckling, aircraft structural components, finite element methods | 20% |
| Propulsion | Thermodynamics of aircraft engines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, ramjet, rocket propulsion, gas turbine cycles, compressors, turbines | 18% |
| Flight Mechanics | Atmosphere, airspeed measurements, aircraft performance, static and dynamic stability, control surfaces, longitudinal and lateral stability | 15% |
| Engineering Mathematics | Linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, vector calculus, numerical methods, probability and statistics, transform theory | 15% |
| Control Systems | Block diagrams, transfer functions, time and frequency response, PID control, stability analysis, root locus, Bode plots, aerospace applications | 10% |
Section-Wise Breakdown
The GATE AE paper comprises three sections: General Aptitude (15%), Engineering Mathematics (15%), and Aerospace Engineering (70%). Understanding this distribution is crucial for time management.
- General Aptitude: Verbal ability, numerical reasoning, spatial reasoning, data interpretation
- Engineering Mathematics: Core mathematical concepts applied to aerospace problems
- Aerospace Engineering: Six core subjects — Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion, Flight Mechanics, Control Systems, Materials
Paper Pattern
65 total questions | 100 marks | 3 hours duration. Negative marking for MCQs. NAT questions carry no negative marks. Plan your attempt strategy accordingly.
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