GATE Syllabus and Books for Civil Engineering

Every year more than 8 lakh students appear for GATE conducted by IIT Bombay. Students planning to pursue postgraduate or doctoral Civil Engineering courses appear for GATE Civil Engineering. Based on GATE ranking students can secure admission to top universities of Civil Engineering. GATE Syllabus and Books play an important role in the preparation, building exam strategy, time management, and practice sessions. Here is a blog on the GATE syllabus for Civil Engineering and the best books!

Before we move to GATE Syllabus for civil engineering and its books, let’s have a look at a few important details.

Exam Name	GATE
Total Questions	65
Duration	3 hours
Type of Questions	Numerical and MCQ-Based
Sections of the Paper	General Aptitude Engineering Mathematics
Mode of Application	Online
Exam Level	National

GATE 2022 Syllabus for Civil Engineering

Students planning to appear for the GATE exam start their preparation a year before. The GATE for Civil Engineering exam consists of various topics from different sections. Knowing the GATE syllabus for Civil Engineering beforehand will help you cover all the important topics, have a better understanding of exam standards, evaluate your weaker topics, etc. General aptitude and Engineering Mathematics are the mandatory sections. Let’s have a look at the subject-wise syllabus of GATE for Civil Engineering :

Section 1 – Engineering Mathematics

• Linear Algebra
• Calculus
• Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE)
• Partial Differential Equation (PDE)
• Probability and Statistics
• Numerical Methods

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Section 2 – Structural Engineering

• Solid Mechanics
• Construction Management and Materials
• Engineering Mechanics
• Structural Analysis
• Steel Structures
• Concrete Structures

Section 3 –  Geomatics Engineering

• Principles of surveying
• Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Section 4 –  Environmental Engineering 

• Air pollution
• Municipal Solid Wastes
• Water and Wastewater

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Section 5 – Water Resources Engineering

• Hydrology
• Hydraulics
• Fluid Mechanics

Section 6 – Transportation Engineering

• Traffic Engineering
• Transportation Infrastructure
• Highway Pavements

Section 7 –  Geotechnical Engineering

• Foundation Engineering
• Soil Mechanics

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General Sections for GATE Civil Engineering 2022

Other than the above-mentioned topics, GATE for Civil Engineering also includes a section on General Aptitude that consists of verbal and numerical ability. Here is the syllabus for both:

Verbal Ability 

• English Grammar
• Sentence Completion
• Verbal Analogies
• Word Groups Instructions
• Critical Reasoning And Verbal Deduction, etc.

Numerical Ability

• Numerical Computation
• Numerical Estimation
• Numerical Reasoning And Data Interpretation, etc.

Books for GATE Civil Engineering

There are ample options to choose from when it comes to books for GATE civil engineering. To pull you out of this conundrum we have listed top books for GATE civil engineering. All books are easily available on e-commerce websites and in local markets as well. These reference books will help you in preparation, revisions, learning quick tips, etc. Here is the list of all books subject-wise:

Subject	Books for GATE Civil Engineering	Purchase your book online
Engineering Mathematics	GATE Engineering Mathematics by Abhinav Goel and Suraj Singh	Buy Here
Structural Engineering	Fundamentals of Structural Engineering by Jerome J. Connor and Susan Faraji	Buy Here
Geomatics Engineering	Geomatics Engineering: A Practical Guide to Project Design by Clement A. Ogawa	–
Geotechnical Engineering	Principles of Geotechnical Engineering by Braja M Das	Buy Here
Water Resources Engineering	Water Resources Engineering by Sanjay Gupta	Buy Here
Environmental Engineering	Elements of Environmental Engineering by K. N. Duggal	Buy Here
Transportation Engineering	Highway Engineering by Rangwala	Buy Here

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Here are some more important books for GATE Civil Engineering:

• Water Supply Engineering by Santosh Kumar Garg
• Environmental engineering and sanitation by Joseph A. Salvato
• Basics of Geomatics by Mario A. Gomarasca
• Text Book On Transportation Engineering by Chandola and S.P 
• Design Of Steel Structures by S.K. Duggal
• Water-Resources Engineering: International Edition by David A Chin
• Engineering Mathematics – Part 1 by Dr. D.S.C.
• Structural Engineering Reference Manual by Alan Williams
• Geotechnical Engineering Design by Ming Xiao

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So, this was all about the GATE Syllabus for Civil Engineering 2022 and books for GATE Civil Engineering. Hope this will help you kickstart your preparation for the exam. If you are planning to study abroad and need any assistance, get in touch with our expert counsellors at  Leverage Edu. You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.