GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC): syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
Electronics and Communication Engineering. M.Tech/PhD admissions + PSU recruitment + fellowships
- Category
- Engineering
- Conducted by
- IISc Bangalore / seven zonal IITs on rotation (GATE 2026: IIT Guwahati)
- Level
- PG entrance
- Frequency
- Once a year (Feb)
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- English
Eligibility
- Education: Bachelor's degree (final year or completed) in a relevant discipline
- Age: No limit
- Attempts: Unlimited
- Nationality: Indian & specified foreign nationals
Exam pattern
EC
180 min · 65 questions · 100 marks
- General Aptitude: 10 questions, 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics, 13 marks
- Electronics and Communication Engineering core, 72 marks
Syllabus
General Aptitude
Verbal ability, Quantitative aptitude, Analytical & spatial reasoning
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra, Calculus, Differential equations, Probability & statistics
Electronics and Communication Engineering core
Networks, Electronic devices, Analog circuits, Digital circuits, Signals & systems, Control systems, Communications, Electromagnetics
Important dates (GATE 2026 (held Feb 7/8/14/15, 2026, IIT Guwahati); GATE 2027 announced (IIT Madras))
- GATE 2026 exam: 2026-02 (weekends)
- Master question papers + answer keys released: 2026-03-18
- Answer key challenge window: 2026-02-25 to 2026-02-28
- GATE 2027 exam days: 2027-02-06, 07, 13, 14, 20, 21
Selection process
GATE score (0-1000) -> M.Tech/PhD admissions via COAP/CCMT + PSU recruitment shortlisting
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Frequently asked questions
What is GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)?
GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) stands for Electronics and Communication Engineering. M.Tech/PhD admissions + PSU recruitment + fellowships. It is conducted by IISc Bangalore / seven zonal IITs on rotation (GATE 2026: IIT Guwahati). Level: PG entrance.
Who is eligible for GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)?
Education: Bachelor's degree (final year or completed) in a relevant discipline. Age limit: No limit. Attempts: Unlimited. Nationality: Indian & specified foreign nationals.
What is the exam pattern of GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)?
EC: 180 minutes, 65 questions, 100 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) held?
Once a year (Feb).
When is GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) held?
GATE 2026 (held Feb 7/8/14/15, 2026, IIT Guwahati); GATE 2027 announced (IIT Madras) cycle: GATE 2026 exam 2026-02 (weekends); Master question papers + answer keys released 2026-03-18; Answer key challenge window 2026-02-25 to 2026-02-28; GATE 2027 exam days 2027-02-06, 07, 13, 14, 20, 21.
How are candidates selected through GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)?
GATE score (0-1000) -> M.Tech/PhD admissions via COAP/CCMT + PSU recruitment shortlisting.
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-27. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.