GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering

GATE Electronics and Communication

The GATE Electronics and Communication (EC) is a premier engineering specialization that offers bright career opportunities to aspirants in the core field. Aspirants willing to pursue higher studies in the Electronics and Communication Engineering discipline may appear for GATE EC. Apart from the admission purpose, the GATE EC score is used for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings. 

GATE 2025 Electronics and Communication: Key Details

The GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication exam will be conducted by IIT Guwahati in February month. In order to appear for the GATE EC, candidates must have completed B.E./B.Tech. degree in Electronics and Communication or its equivalent. The key details about GATE EC 2026 are outlined below:

• Conducting Body: IIT Guwahati (for GATE 2025)
• Exam Date: February 2026
• Exam Mode: Online
• Duration Of Exam: 3 hours
• Total No. Of Question: 65
• Total Marks: 100
• Official Website: gate2026.iitg.ac.in

GATE Electronics and Communication Exam Pattern

The Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering for Electronics and Communication will include 65 questions having a total of 100 marks. The exam spans a duration of 3 hours with negative marking for MCQs:

• Total Questions: 65 questions (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Electronics & Communication Subjects)
• Marks Distribution: 15 marks for General Aptitude, 15 marks for Engineering Mathematics, 70 marks for Electronics and Communication Subjects
• Duration: 3 hours
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for 1-mark MCQs, 2/3 mark for 2-mark MCQs

GATE Electronics and Communication Syllabus

The GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering syllabus includes key topics from:

• Signals and Systems
• Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Analog Circuits
• Digital Circuits
• Control Systems
• Communication Systems
• Electromagnetic Fields
• Electrical Circuits
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Engineering Mathematics (includes Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability)
• Network Theory

GATE EC Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria required for the GATE EC exam are mentioned below. Candidates must ensure they possess the requisite qualifications prescribed in this section:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute.
• Year of Study: Final-year or third-year students may also apply.

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities available for students after passing the GATE Electronics and Communication paper are as follows:

• PSUs: Major PSUs like BHEL, DRDO, ISRO, and NTPC hire Electronics and Communication engineers through GATE.

• Higher Studies: A good score opens doors to M.Tech/Ph.D. admissions in top institutions like IITs, IISc, and NITs.