GATE - Civil

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01st April 2024 onwards

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  • Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
  • Calculus: Functions of single variable, limit, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorems, indeterminate forms; evaluation of definite and improper integrals; double and triple integrals; partial derivatives, total derivative, Taylor series (in one and two variables), maxima and minima, Fourier series; gradient, divergence and curl, vector identities, directional derivatives, line, surface and volume integrals, applications of Gauss, Stokes and Green’s theorems.
  • Differential Equations: First-order equations (linear and nonlinear); higher-order linear differential equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equation; initial and boundary value problems; Laplace transforms; solutions of heat, wave and Laplace's equations.
  • Complex Variables: Analytic functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations; Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula; Taylor and Laurent series.
  • Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability, sampling theorems, conditional probability; mean, median, mode and standard deviation; random variables, binomial, Poisson and normal distributions.
  • Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules; single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

  • Structural Engineering
    • Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; Internal forces in structures; Frictions and its applications; Centre of mass; Free Vibrations of undamped SDOF system.
    • Solid Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams; Simple stress and strain relationships; Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, shear centre; Uniform torsion, Transformation of stress; buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
    • Structural Analysis: Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods; Method of superposition; Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables and frames; Displacement methods: Slope deflection and moment distribution methods; Influence lines; Stiffness and flexibility methods of structural analysis.
    • Construction Materials and Management:
      • Construction Materials: Structural Steel – Composition, material properties and behavior; Concrete - Constituents, mix design, short-term and long-term properties.
      • Construction Management: Types of construction projects; Project planning and network analysis - PERT and CPM; Cost estimation.
    • Concrete Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of beams, slabs, columns; Bond and development length; Prestressed concrete beams.
    • Steel Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of tension and compression members, beams and beam-columns, column bases; Connections - simple and eccentric, beam-column connections, plate girders and trusses; Concept of plastic analysis - beams and frames.

  • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Soil Mechanics:
      • Three-phase system and phase relationships, index properties;
      • Unified and Indian standard soil classification system;
      • Permeability - one-dimensional flow;
      • Seepage through soils – two-dimensional flow, flow nets, uplift pressure, piping, capillarity, seepage force;
      • Principle of effective stress and quicksand condition;
      • Compaction of soils;
      • One-dimensional consolidation, time rate of consolidation;
      • Shear Strength, Mohr’s circle, effective and total shear strength parameters, Stress-Strain characteristics of clays and sand;
      • Stress paths.
    • Foundation Engineering:
      • Sub-surface investigations - Drilling bore holes, sampling, plate load test, standard penetration and cone penetration tests;
      • Earth pressure theories - Rankine and Coulomb;
      • Stability of slopes – Finite and infinite slopes, Bishop’s method;
      • Stress distribution in soils – Boussinesq’s theory;
      • Pressure bulbs;
      • Shallow foundations – Terzaghi’s and Meyerhoff’s bearing capacity theories, effect of water table;
      • Combined footing and raft foundation;
      • Contact pressure;
      • Settlement analysis in sands and clays;
      • Deep foundations – dynamic and static formulae, Axial load capacity of piles in sands and clays, pile load test, pile under lateral loading, pile group efficiency, negative skin friction.
  • Water Resources Engineering
    • Fluid Mechanics:
      • Properties of fluids, fluid statics;
      • Continuity, momentum and energy equations and their applications;
      • Potential flow, Laminar and turbulent flow;
      • Flow in pipes, pipe networks;
      • Concept of boundary layer and its growth;
      • Concept of lift and drag.
    • Hydraulics:
      • Forces on immersed bodies;
      • Flow measurement in channels and pipes;
      • Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similitude;
      • Channel Hydraulics - Energy-depth relationships, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow, gradually varied flow and water surface profiles.
    • Hydrology:
      • Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapo-transpiration, watershed, infiltration, unit hydrographs;
      • Hydrograph analysis, reservoir capacity, flood estimation and routing, surface run-off models;
      • Groundwater hydrology - steady-state well hydraulics and aquifers;
      • Application of Darcy’s Law.
    • Irrigation:
      • Types of irrigation systems and methods;
      • Crop water requirements - Duty, delta, evapo-transpiration;
      • Gravity Dams and Spillways;
      • Lined and unlined canals;
      • Design of weirs on permeable foundation;
      • Cross drainage structures.
  • Environmental Engineering
    • Water and Wastewater Quality and Treatment:
      • Basics of water quality standards – Physical, chemical, and biological parameters;
      • Water quality index;
      • Unit processes and operations;
      • Water requirement;
      • Water distribution system;
      • Drinking water treatment.
    • Sewerage System Design:
      • Quantity of domestic wastewater;
      • Primary and secondary treatment;
      • Effluent discharge standards;
      • Sludge disposal;
      • Reuse of treated sewage for different applications.
    • Air Pollution:
      • Types of pollutants, their sources, and impacts;
      • Air pollution control;
      • Air quality standards;
      • Air quality Index and limits.
    • Municipal Solid Wastes:
      • Characteristics, generation, collection, and transportation of solid wastes;
      • Engineered systems for solid waste management (reuse/recycle, energy recovery, treatment, and disposal).

Geomatics Engineering

  • Principles of surveying
  • Errors and their adjustment
  • Maps
    • Scale
    • Coordinate system
  • Distance and angle measurement
    • Levelling
    • Trigonometric levelling
  • Traversing and triangulation survey
  • Total station
  • Horizontal and vertical curves
  • Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
    • Scale
    • Flying height
    • Basics of remote sensing and GIS

Highlights of Exam Pattern

Below is the expected exam pattern for Gate-civil

  • General Aptitude:
    • Weightage: 15%
  • Engineering Mathematics:
    • Weightage: 13%
  • Core Paper:
    • Weightage: 72%
  • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ):
    • Each question carries 1 or 2 marks
    • Objective type with four choices and one correct answer
    • Negative marking:
      • For 1-mark MCQ: 1/3 marks deducted for wrong answer
      • For 2-mark MCQ: 2/3 marks deducted for wrong answer
  • Numerical Answer Type Question:
    • No negative marks for wrong answer


Particulars Details
Exam mode Online Computer based Test
Exam duration 3 hours
Total paper in GATE 2022 29
Sections of GATE 2022 exam General aptitude and subject paper
Questions Type MCQ & NAT (Numerical answer type)
Number of Questions 65
Total marks 100
Marks Distribution in all papers except (AR, CY, ET, MA, PH, GG, XL)
  • GA – 15 marks
  • ENG maths - 13 marks
  • Core paper - 72 marks
Marks distribution in AR, CY, ET, MA, PH, GG, XL
  • GA – 15 marks
  • Core paper marks - 85
Negative marks
  • -1/3 for 1 mark
  • -2/3 for 2 marks
  • 0 for Numerical answer type question

Previous year Question paper



  • QP - 2023
  • QP - 2022
  • QP - 2021

    • Books To Be Referred

    Gate-Civil Recommended Books

    • Engineering Mathematics - Vol.1 by B.S Agarwal
    • Problems and Solutions in Engineering Mathematics by T.C. Gupta
    • Structural Engineer's Pocket Book by Fiona Cobb
    • Structural engineering reference manual by Alan Williams
    • Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M Das
    • Geotechnical Engineering by T. G. Sitharam and T.N. Ramamurthy
    • Irrigation and Water Power Engineering by B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Kumar Jain, and Pande Brij Basi Lal
    • Water Resources Engineering by Gupta
    • Hydrology and Water Resources by Experienced Professor
    • Introduction to Environmental Engineering by David A Cornwell and Mackenzie M Davis
    • Chemistry for environmental engineering and science by Clair N. Sawyer
    • Environmental engineering and sanitation by Joseph A. Salvato
    • Principles of Transportation Engineering by Chakraborty and Das
    • Text Book On Transportation Engineering by Chandola and S.P
    • Highway Engineering by Rangwala
    • Geomatics Engineering: A Practical Guide to Project Design by Clement A. Ogaja
    • Precision Surveying: The Principles and Geomatics Practice by John Olusegun Ogundare

    Key Topics

    NAME OF THE SUBJECTS APPROXIMATE % OF MARKS IN THE PAPER
    General Aptitude 15%
    Engineering Mathematics 11%
    2%
    12%
    5%
    11%
    6%
    Structural Analysis 2%
    Fluid Mechanics
    6%
    4%
    8%
    4%
    Steel Structure 1%
    Building Material & Construction Management 3%
    Strength & Materials
    Engineering Mechanics
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