Important Topics of GATE 2023 Electronics and Communication Paper 

Section 1- General Aptitude

1. Numerical Ability – Numerical Computation, Numerical Estimation, Numerical Reasoning and Data Interpretation

2. Verbal Ability - English Grammar, Verbal Analogies, Vocabulary

Section 2 – Engineering Mathematics

1. Linear Algebra

2. Calculus

3. Differential Equations ( ODE and PDE)

4. Vector Analysis 

5. Complex Analysis

6. Numerical Methods

7. Probability and Statistics

8. Limits and Continuity 

Section 3 – Electronics and Communication Engineering Subjects

1. Networks

2. Signals and Systems

3. Electronic Devices and Circuits

4. Analog Circuits

5. Digital Circuits

6. Control Systems

7. Communications

8. Electromagnets

What is Electronics and Communication and its Scope?

GATE Electronics and Communication Discipline develops passive electrical components. Under this discipline, there are various subfields including signal processing, telecommunications engineering, electromagnetics, control engineering, computer engineering, and VLSI design engineering, and instrumentation engineering.

Scope after GATE 2023 EC Paper

The number of students answering GATE in Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) is growing rapidly every year. This is because the Master's courses now require a GATE score and all of the PSUs also employ through GATE. 

Some students are interested in pursuing M.Tech from IITs / NITs in various streams such as Communication Systems, Analog Circuits, Electromagnets, Digital Circuits, Networks, and Control Systems; while others try to get a job at PSUs such as IOCL, HPCL, RITES, EIL, NHAI, and DMRC, to name a few. Thus, the significance of the GATE EC exam and the different opportunities through GATE are important to understand.

1. Job opportunities in top PSUs

• Nearly 100 PSUs working in the country such as IOCL, ONGC, HPCL, NHAI, DMRC, BHEL, SAIL, NTPC, consider the GATE score as an important criterion for electronics and communication engineer recruitment. 
• A career at a good PSU means you will keep in touch with recent advances in engineering and work on exciting country development projects, along with having benefits of the security provided by government jobs. Check PSU Recruitment through GATE

2. Study M.Tech after GATE 2023

• One of the most common ways to proceed is to apply for M.Tech at the IITs, IISc, and NITs after the GATE test has been cleared. This can be an important step for students who have dreamt of studying at top institutes like IITs and NITs in the country. 
• During the two years of your Master's program, you will also be eligible for the MHRD stipend, provided you have a strong GATE score. 
• Also, if you apply to other state, regional or private colleges that do not have GATE scores as their primary selection criteria, having a good GATE score would still give you an advantage over the other candidates. 
• Upon completing M.Tech, you can apply to private jobs with good packages in the electronics and communication domain.  Check GATE 2023 COAP Counselling

Important Instructions to Candidates

1. GATE Admit Card must be brought with at least one original and legitimate proof of photo identification (Aadhar Card, Passport, College ID, PAN Card, Driver's License, Voter ID, or Employer ID) to the examination center. 

2. GATE Admit Card will only be considered legitimate if there is a clearly visible signature and a photograph of the applicant. 

3. Candidates are expected to report to the exam venue 60 minutes before the scheduled examination time. 

4. Candidates will only be permitted to take the exam if their qualifications are verified by the exam center's officials. 

5. Candidates are allowed to take their allotted seats 35 minutes before the scheduled exam time.

6. Candidates will be permitted to start reading the test instructions 20 minutes before the scheduled exam time. 

7. After 09:30 AM for the morning session and after 02:30 PM for the afternoon session, no applicant will be permitted to enter the examination center. 

8. Candidates are not permitted to leave the exam hall until the test finishes. 

9. There will be a virtual scientific calculator for the exam on the computer screen. 

10. There will be scribble pads available for the rough work. Before starting any rough work, candidates will need to write their names and registration numbers on the pads. After the test, these pads must be returned to the invigilator.

11. GATE does not allow cell phones, personal calculators, or other electronic devices into the allotted exam hall. 

12. There is no need to carry documents, charts, or tables into the exam hall.