Electronic engineering (also called electronics and communications engineering) is an electrical engineering deal with the electronic devices, circuits, communication equipment like transmitter, receiver, integrated circuits (IC). Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is one of the most popular branch opted by candidates. The exam date for GATE ECE released. There are total 65 questions in the exam. 

GATE is the national level entrance exam for admission to M.tech/ P.hd programs offered by IITs, NITs and other top institutes. This year GATE 2020 will take place from February 01, 02, 08 and 09, 2020 and the duration of the exam is 3 hours.

All the GATE aspirants who preparing for ECE paper can check this article for detailed preparation tips, syllabus, coaching centers and cutoff for PSU recruitment through GATE.

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Syllabus for GATE ECE

GATE Electronics and Communication Paper comprises of the following topics. Candidates can pick out the most important topics for focusing upon at the time of preparation.

• Engineering Mathematics
• Networks, signals and systems
• Electronic devices
• Analog circuits
• Digital circuits
• Control systems
• Communications
• Electromagnets

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GATE ECE Paper 2020 Important Topics Analysis

The exam consisted of 8 sections and a section of General Aptitude was also included. GATE ECE Paper consisted of 30 questions of 1 mark each and 35 questions of 2 marks each. As per the opinion of candidates who appeared for GATE ECE Paper, the questions were moderate to attempt.  Here is the detailed segregation of each topic and number of questions asked from them:

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GATE ECE Preparation Tips

Since number of applicants for GATE ECE has increased over the years, it has become very important to excel in this competitive exam. Candidate must strategically prepare a schedule to focus on every topic and plan ample of days to revise them. Given below some tricks and tips to keep in mind before start preparation:

• Clear the basic concepts: The clear concepts are the key to crack the GATE exams. Candidate should focus more on the basic concepts of the section.
• Cover all the topics: Since it’s not easy to predict which topic will cover more questions in the GATE paper, candidates are suggested to cover all the topics in the syllabus.
• Suggestion from faculty: Take the help of your seniors and faculty members for preparation as they have more experienced and will be suggested to you in right direction.
• Oline resources: The Internet is a vast platform where candidates can get a lot of study material for the preparation. As online resources are the best way to polish their preparation for any subject.
• Time Management:Make a timetable for all the topics. Manage your time carefully. Select the questions you solve first, keeping in mind your stronger areas of study.
• Practice Previous Year’s Papers: Solve previous year question paper as much as possible. As the saying goes, “practice makes a man perfect.” This will boost your confidence.
• Read & Revise: At the last moment, read and revise your study material thoroughly. Make sure you go through them once at the end of the week.
• Self study: Candidate has to do the self study in any case.

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GATE ECE 2020 Preparation Books

Candidates with keen interest in electronics, robotics and various gadgets, have been opting for Electronics and Communications Engineering for quite some years now in large numbers.  Aspirants who are planning to get admission in prestigious institutions like IITs or ISMs might find the list of books given below helpful in better preparation for GATE ECE Paper:

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Coaching Centres

Cutoff for GATE ECE in IITs

After the results are announced, a GATE cut off list is prepared according to the number of seats available, number of candidates who have applied, difficulty level, etc. before the cut off is released for GATE ECE paper, candidates must have a glance at previous year cut off lists for GATE ECE:

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