GATE Books for CSE

Recently IIT Bombay released GATE results 2023 on March 16 after 4 pm. GATE is platform 9 ¾ for students aspiring for master’s and doctoral degrees by breaking the magical wall,  In this case, cracking the GATE exam. GATE CSE is an entrance exam for undergraduate students aiming to study at the postgraduate or doctorate level in computer science or jobs in Public Sector Units (PSUs). Based on the applicant’s rank in GATE students can take admitted to IIT & IISc institutes. Some students start preparing for the GATE exam at least a year before. One of the essential tricks to clear the GATE CSE exam is to refer to the right books. 

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Exam Duration	3 Hours
Total Marks	100
Total Questions	65
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice questions & Numerical answer type
No. of sections	General Aptitude Engineering Mathematics (Chemistry for XL Exams) Stream Specific
Language of Exam	English
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Type	Entrance Test
Official Website	www.gate.iitb.ac.in

Before we move forward to the best GATE books for CSE, let’s see the syllabus & marking scheme of  GATE CSE.

About GATE Exam

A national-level exam called the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). is held for applicants seeking admission to Master’s degrees, postgraduate engineering (ME/M.Tech), or analysis programmes at prestigious Indian institutions like the IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.

Why GATE Exam is Important?

Engineering students prepare for the GATE exam because there are countless possibilities available to engineers after clearing it.

• The PSUs have decided that a GATE Exam Score shall be the primary criteria for first shortlisting as a result of the exponential growth in the number of engineering graduates in India seeking PSU employment; this is a major factor as to Why GATE Exam is an Important.

• Students can apply for M.E./ M.Tech./ PhD admission to the best universities in the nation, including 23 IITs, 31 NITs, and renowned universities like IISc Bangalore, IITs, BITS Pilani, and VIT Vellore, using their GATE exam scores.

• Additionally, students can pursue master’s degrees at a number of overseas institutions, such as the Technical University of Munich, Nanyang Technological University, and the National University of Singapore. and many more prestigious Universities.

Syllabus for GATE CSE

Section	Marks Weightage*
Engineering Mathematics	6%
Digital Logic	5%
Computer Organization and Architecture	12%
Programming and Data Structures	13%
Algorithms	7%
Theory of Computation	10%
Compiler Design	5%
Operating System	11%
Databases	9%
Computer Network	7%
General Aptitude	15%

*Exam weightage fluctuates with every exam, this is a general estimation of exam weightage

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Important Gate Books For CSE topic wise

Topic	Book	Author
Engineering Mathematics	Higher Engineering Mathematics	B. S. Grewal
Digital Logic	Digital Logic & Computer Design	Morris Mano
computer Organization and Architecture	Computer Organization and Architecture	Hamacher, Vranesic, Zaky
Programming and Data Structures	Classic Data Structures	Debasis Samanta
Algorithms	Introduction to Algorithms	Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson,  Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein
Theory of Computation	An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata	Peter Linz
Compiler Design	Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools	Alfred V. Aho, Ravi Sethi, D. Jeffrey Ulman
Operating Systems	Operating System Concepts	Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne
Databases	Databases Concepts	Silberschatz, Sudarshan, Korth
Computer Network	Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach	James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross
General Aptitude	A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal

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Which Book is the Best for You?

Now that you know the best books for GATE, let’s see which one is the best book for GATE for you!!

Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal

• Most Popular among students
• It covers topics like algebra, calculus, differential equations, complex analysis, transforms, and numerical techniques
• Contains solved and unsolved equations for practice

Digital Logic & Computer Design by Morris Mano

• Good for beginners
• Covers switching circuits & digital systems
• Principles of digital computer organization

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Computer Organization and Architecture By Hamacher, Vranesic, Zaky

• Easy to understand difficult topics with the help of  various examples
• The mix of hardware and software topics
• Principles of computer organization

Classic data structures by Debasis Samanta

• Recommended at various engineering colleges in India
• Representation, operation & application of data structures
• To improve and test your knowledge after every chapter exercise questions are present

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Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein

• Builds a foundation for algorithm & data structures
• Detailed knowledge of algorithms
• Able to understand better with the help of examples

An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz

• Focused on illustrative examples
• Easy to understand language
• Fundamentals & theories of computer science

Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools by Alfred V. Aho, Ravi Sethi, DA. Jeffrey Ullman

• Also known as Dragon book
• Concepts of software engineering, programming languages, and computer architecture
• Covers all the recent and past updates of the field

Operating System Concepts by Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne

• Fundamentals of operating systems
• Covers security and programming
• Projects and exercises to enhance the skills

Database System Concepts by Silberschatz, Sudarshan, Korth

• Covers Database language, system, design, and application
• Includes history of database systems
• Exercise at the end of each chapter for self-evaluation

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach by James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross

• Combination of current and fitting network technologies
• Covers protocols and concepts of networking
• Includes different layers and networks

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal

• Based on the latest examination pattern
• Solved questions with detailed explanations
• Contains question from different examination

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Some more GATE books for CSE 

These books contain overall topics for GATE CSE & a great choice for preparation as well as practice.

• GATE Computer Science & Information Technology by GKP, G.K. Pub
• A Handbook for Computer Science /IT Engineering by Made Easy publications
• Graph Theory with Applications to Engineering and Computer Science by Deo and Narsingh, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited
• GATE Practice Sets by Pearson
• Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach by Pressman
• Database Management Systems – DBMS by Korth.
• Computer Algorithms by Ellis Horowitz.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are a variety of books available in the market and online to prepare for GATE CSE and it becomes difficult to choose the right ones, With the help of the right GATE books for CSE & determination you can crack the GATE CSE and be part of elite universities/ colleges. All the best from Leverage Edu!