GATE 2026 ECE Subject Wise Weightage | Exam Preparation Strategy
Exam preparation Strategy: GATE 2026 ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Subject Wise Weightage
This blog, “Exam Preparation Strategy: GATE ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Subject-Wise Weightage,” provides a detailed roadmap for GATE 2026 ECE aspirants. IIT Guwahati has officially launched the GATE 2026 website and poster.
GATE 2026 aspirants should have already begun their preparation with different strategies tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. But one such common strategy is understanding the subject-wise weightage, which is essential for prioritizing study efforts and achieving maximum marks. Our blog aims at GATE ECE aspirants who are preoccupied with preparation for the upcoming GATE 2026 by providing them with subject-wise weightage, which will help them strategize their study plan.
GATE has been the most popular engineering exam for engineering grads who are looking for a secure and stable job in the government sector. The GATE score card also allows students for higher education such as M.Tech, M.E., and direct PHD admission in institutes like IITs, NITs, and other premier institutes, along with research opportunities. And so, in order to achieve your goal, your exam preparation should be well structured and consistent.
GATE ECE comprises a wide range of key concepts and topics. It is important to have a thorough understanding of the syllabus, exam pattern, and subject-wise weightage. Whether it’s your first time attempting the GATE exam or you’ve already appeared before, it is always crucial to know the subject-wise weightage of your chosen engineering branch. Knowing the GATE ECE subject-wise weightage helps you strategize your preparation within the given time. Aspirants can prioritize the subjects with the highest marks and also understand the importance of the more difficult subjects.
Let’s understand the subject-wise weightage that will benefit the ECE aspirants for strategic preparation and help them achieve their goal of becoming skilled and successful electronics and communications engineers.
GATE 2026 ECE [Electronics and Communication Engineering] EXAM PATTERN
Initially, let’s explore the GATE ECE exam pattern to have a brief understanding of the exam. Down below we’re sharing the details of the ECE exam pattern:
GATE ECE exam pattern |
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| Sections | General aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, core Electronics and Communication Engineering |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Time | 3 hours |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Type of questions | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Negative marking |
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GATE ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) SYLLABUS
IIT Guwahati has released the official syllabus of all the engineering branches on the GATE 2026 website. In accordance with official syllabus ECE comprise of 8 subjects such as:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Networks, Signals and Systems
- Electronic Devices
- Analog Circuits
- Digital Circuits
- Control Systems
- Communications
- Electromagnetics
Each subject consists of concepts that have their own weightage, which we’ll discuss further in the blog. It is highly advised for all ECE aspirants to click on the link below to view the detailed syllabus of GATE 2026 ECE, as it will help them strategize their preparation.
GATE ECE (Electronics and Communication Engineering) Subject Wise Weightage
Under this heading, we’ll briefly discuss the GATE 2026 ECE subject wise weightage which is one of the significant strategies in your exam preparation. Below mentioned is a comparison of GATE 2024 and GATE 2023 of electronics and communication engineering which will help students to identify the subject weightage and prioritize accordingly.
Every GATE engineering branch will have a general aptitude section and so ECE consists of general aptitude questions like verbal ability and numerical reasonings:
GATE ECE 2026 subject-wise weightage
| Subject | 1 Mark Ques. | 2 Mark Ques. | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Theory | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Electromagnetics | – | 3 | 6 |
| Control Systems | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Electronic Devices and Circuits | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Analog Circuits | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| Digital Circuits and Computer Organization | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Signals and Systems | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Communication Systems | 4 | 5 | 14 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
GATE ECE 2025 subject-wise weightage
| Subject | Number of questions |
|---|---|
| Network Theory | 6 Marks |
| Control System | 10 Marks |
| Signals & Systems | 07 Marks |
| Communication Systems | 14 Marks |
| Analog Circuits | 13 Marks |
| Digital Circuits and Computer Organizations | 07 Marks |
| Electromagnetics | 06 Marks |
| EDC | 09 Marks |
| Engg. Mathematics | 13 Marks |
| General Aptitude | 15 Marks |
GATE ECE 2024 subject-wise weightage
| Subject | Number of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 6 | 9 |
| Networks, Signals and Systems | 10 | 16 |
| Electronic Devices | 7 | 12 |
| Analog Circuits | 7 | 10 |
| Digital Circuits | 6 | 9 |
| Control Systems | 5 | 8 |
| Communications | 9 | 13 |
| Electromagnetics | 5 | 8 |
GATE ECE 2023 subject wise weightage
| Subject | Number of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 10 | 14 |
| Networks, Signals and Systems | 13 | 19 |
| Electronic Devices | 5 | 7 |
| Analog Circuits | 5 | 8 |
| Digital Circuits | 6 | 9 |
| Control Systems | 4 | 7 |
| Communications | 6 | 10 |
| Electromagnetics | 6 | 11 |
Above we have mentioned two tables showcasing previous year GATE ECE subject wise weightage which help students to compare the previous years marks weightage and prepare for the upcoming GATE 2026.
GATE ECE [Electronics and Communication Engineering] Subject wise weightage- Benefits
There are several benefits of knowing the subject wise weightage prior to the exam:
- When aspirants get the comparison to the previous year subject wise weightage, it is easier for them to prepare and prioritize the subjects.
- An electrical aspirant can manage their time effectively during their GATE preparation focusing on important subjects and improving the difficult subjects, weightage wise.
- In case, there is time shortage, the least weightage subject can be given less importance
- Aspirants can give their best and achieve the expected result.
Free Study Material for GATE, ESE, SSC JE and Competitive Exams 2026
MADE EASY along with renowned experts is curating a study material which consists of important concepts from several engineering disciplines. Electronics engineering aspirants are advised to click on the link given below to have free access to the study material.
- Control System
- Network Theory
- Electrical Machines
- LTI Systems
- Power Electronic
- Power Generation Concepts
- Signals and Systems
- Others
FAQs
1. What are the sections’ weightage in GATE ECE?
Ans. General aptitude- 15%, Engineering Mathematics- 13% and Electronics and Communication Engineering- 72%
2. What is a good score in GATE ECE?
Ans. 85+ is considered a good score in GATE ECE.
3. What is the difficulty level of the GATE ECE paper?
Ans. GATE ECE paper is classified as moderate level.
4. What is the marking scheme of the GATE ECE Pattern?
Ans. In accordance with the GATE ECE pattern, the questions are divided in two categories- 1 mark questions and 2 marks questions.
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