GATE
HOW TO
PREPARE FOR
CIVIL ENGINEERING
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Contents
Foreword
Introduction to GATE
GATE exam pattern
Civil Engineering Syllabus
Important topics & books for Civil Engineering
Important tips
Civil Engineering topper interviews
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GATE Cutoff for CE
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Useful links for GATE
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Foreword
ivil Engineering is one of the top five popular branches in GATE. GATE 2016 saw
about 138147 candidates appearing for CE. It is also one of the papers that is held
in multiple sessions each year.
Careers360 has compiled preparation guidelines, tips and more for Civil Engineering
aspirants from interviews with GATE toppers and experts in this e-book. Candidates may
use this as a broad guideline for GATE preparation. We strongly advise students to study the
whole prescribed syllabus and not just rely on the topics mentioned in this book.
The road to success comes through hard work, determination and sacrifice.
So study the concepts, strengthen your foundation, practice the formulae, solve the problems and do this every day till the day of the exam. Success will be yours.
All the Best!
Team Careers360
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Introduction to GATE
ATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is the All India examination that is
used to screen the applicants from across the country for admissions to various Post
Graduate courses in Engineering in the IITs, IISc Bangalore, NITs, some CFTIs
and many private institutes as well as many state universities.
GATE is an entrance test designed to test the comprehensive understanding of the various
subjects in Engineering and Technology of the applicants. Candidates can apply to the PG
courses like M.Tech/M.E/ Integrated courses like M.Tech-Phd and even M.Des at some
IITs on the basis of their GATE 2015 scores. GATE qualified candidates are given preference over other candidates in many state conducted entrance exams.
Salient Features of GATE 2017
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GATE 2017 will be held for 23 papers through online tests to be held on February 4 &
5 , 2017 and February 11 & 12, 2017.
GATE 2017 Admit Card has to be downloaded through GOAPS from January 5, 2017.
Candidates whose application has been successfully accepted can download it.
The GATE 2017 Papers will be online and candidates have to use the virtual calculator
which is now a part of the online test system for their calculations.
The GATE 2017 Result will be again displayed through GOAPS on March 27, 2017.
The GATE 2017 Score Card can be downloaded only in March 2017. Only candidates
who have qualified in GATE 2017 will be able to download the GATE 2017 Score Card.
GATE 2017 Score will be valid for a period of three years from the date of the
declaration of the result- March 27. It may be noted that this validity is only for the
M.Tech admissions and not for PSU recruitment.
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GATE Exam Pattern
General details about GATE exam pattern
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The GATE exam consists of a single paper of 3-hour duration that contains 65 questions carrying a
maximum of 100 marks.
The GATE question paper consists of both multiple choice questions (MCQ) and numerical answer
type (NAT) questions.
The tests for all the papers are carried out in an Online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode where the
candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.
Candidates are required to select the answer (for MCQ type) and enter the answer for numerical
answer type question using a mouse on a virtual keyboard (keyboard of the computer is disabled).
Each candidate is provided with a scribble pad for rough work. The scribble pad has to be returned
after the examination.
At the end of 3-hour window, the computer automatically closes the screen from further actions.
Types of questions in GATE:
GATE contains questions of two different types.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQ):
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These carry 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections.
These questions are objective in nature, and each has a choice of four answers, out of
which the candidate has to mark the correct answer(s).
NUMERICAL ANSWER QUESTIONS:
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These carry 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections.
For these questions, the answer is a real number, to be entered by the candidate using
the virtual keypad.
No choices are shown for this type of questions.
GATE MARKING SCHEME:
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CE question paper has 65 questions for 100 marks in total.
It has a compulsory section on General Aptitude with 10 questions carrying a total of
15 marks.
The question paper has a compulsory Engineering Mathematics section that carries
around 15% of the total marks. The remaining 70% of the total marks is devoted to the
subject of the paper.
Negative Marking is only for the multiple choice questions (MCQs). For 1-mark
multiple choice questions, 1/3 mark is deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for
2-mark multiple choice questions, 2/3 mark is deducted for a wrong answer.
There is no negative marking for a wrong answer in numerical answer type questions.
CE question paper contains 25 questions carrying 1-mark each (subtotal 25 marks) and
30 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 60 marks).
Design of questions in GATE CE paper:
The questions in the paper may be designed to test the following abilities:
Recall: These questions are based on facts, principles, formulas or laws of the discipline of
the paper and test the candidates on their memory or deductions skills.
Comprehension: These questions test candidates understanding of the basics concepts
of their field and require them to derive the answers by drawing simple conclusions from
fundamental ideas.
Application: In these questions, candidates are expected to apply their knowledge either
through computation or by logical reasoning.
Analysis and Synthesis: For these questions, candidates are presented with data, diagrams, and images. They must analyze these and answer the questions.
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Civil Engineering Syllabus
GATE Syllabus for Civil Engineering is divided into following seven sectionsSection 1: Engineering Mathematics
Section 2: Structural Engineering
Section 3: Geotechnical Engineering
Section 4: Water Resources Engineering
Section 5: Environmental Engineering
Section 6: Transportation Engineering
Section 7: Geomatics Engineering
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Topics and Books for GATE
Civil Engineering
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Name of Book
Authors
Theory of Structure
CK Wang, S. Rammamrutham, L.S. Negi & Jangit
Theory of Elasticity
Timoshenko & Gere
Theory of Structure
Wilbur & Norris
Strength of Materials/Mechanics of Structure
Gare & Timoshenko,
E. Popove, L. Singer,
B.C. Punamia, Rammamrutham
Soil Mechanics
Gopal Ranjan & Rao,Venkat Ramaiha,S. K. Garg,
B.C. Punamia, V N S Murthy
Steel Design
Kazimi Zindal to improve concepts; for numerals
L.S. Negi and for other topics - S.K. Duggal
RCC Design
Krishna Raju, PC Verghese
Railway Engineering
Subhash And Satyapal
Prestressed Concrete
Krishna Raju
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Reinforced Concrete
Ashok K Jain
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Water Resources
S K Garg
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Transportation
Justo Khanna
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Important tips
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Start preparing for Mathematics and General Aptitude too along with the CE
preparation. These two sections comprise of 30 marks which counts towards the score.
While preparing for GATE exam, make handy notes for each topic. This can be used in
the last stages of preparation when you need to revise.
Also make a formulae book that allows to having all the formulae in hand. This again is
for the last minute preparation so that you get all the formulae right during the exam.
Revise each topic before moving on to the next one. Alternate between a strong topic
and a weak one to ensure that you are even on all topics.
Chalk out a schedule only if you have the mind to follow it, else there is no point in doing
so.
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Civil Engineering Topper Interviews
GATE TOPPER INTERVIEW
JAIKISHAN DAMANI (AIR 18 CE)
GATE TOPPER: STRUCTURES
FASCINATE THIS CE GRADUATE
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GATE Cutoff for CE
GATE 2016 Qualifying Cutoff for CE
Candidates can check below total number of candidates, who appeared for GATE 2016 Civil Engineering exam, highest
marks secured by candidate, minimum cutoff marks and average & standard deviation.
Number of
Candidates
Max Marks (out
of 100)
Min. Marks (out
of 100)
Average marks
Standard
18013
87.86
16.79
33.91
11.39
GATE 2015 Qualifying Cutoff for CE is as follows:
GATE
2015
Paper
CE
Total number of
candidates
1,01,429
Category
General
OBC
SC/ST/PH
25.45
22.9
16.96
GATE 2015 Cutoff for CE at IIT Bombay:
Specialization
Qualifying
GATE DisciDiscipline*
pline*
(.9 of GN)
Cut Off (GN)
Cut Off (OBCNC)
550
495
367
550
495
367
500
450
333
600
540
400
500
450
333
Cut Off (SC/ST)
(.6666 of GN)
Specialization CE1
(Transportation Systems
Engineering.)
CE
CE
Specialization CE2
(Geotechnical Engineering.)
Specialization CE3
(Water Resources Engineering.)
Specialization CE4
(Structural Engineering.)
Specialization CE5
(Offshore Engineering.)
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GATE 2015 Cutoff for CE at IIT Kharagpur
Specialization
Gen
OBC
SC
ST
Pwd
CE1
752
708
524
423
525
CE2
785
759
540
449
677
CE3
767
719
522
435
CE4
794
745
544
441
CE5
841
798
561
449
505
GATE 2015 Cutoff for CE at IIT Roorkee:
Main GATE Allied GATE
Disciplines Disciplines
Discipline
Gen
OBC
SC
ST
Pwd
Gen
OBC
SC
ST
Pwd
Civil Engineering
27.49
25.42
18.63
18.78
20.02
29.35
30.18
20.45
23.1
23.82
GATE 2015 Cutoff for CE at IIT BHU:
Discipline
Gen
OBC
Civil Engineering
572
286
SC
ST
PwD
362
263
252
GATE Cutoff for CE for the past years is as follows:
Details
General
OBC (NL)
SC/ST/PD
GATE 2014 Cutoff for CE
26.57
23.91
17.71
GATE 2013 Cutoff for CE
27.13
24.42
18.09
Note: A total number of 90,872 candidates appeared in GATE 2014 for Civil Engineering.
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Useful links for GATE
GATE 2017
What's new in GATE 2017
GATE 2017 Syllabus
GATE 2017 Exam Pattern
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GATE 2017 Syllabus for Civil
Engineering
GATE 2017 Sample
Papers
GATE 2017 Mock Test
PSU Recruitment
through GATE 2017
GATE 2017 Official Website
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