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Prepare for GATE Electronics and Communication with a method that connects circuit behaviour, signals and communication systems. Make each calculation tell you something about the system.

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EXAM ESSENTIALS

Understand the exam before you plan.

01Eligibility
Third year or higher of any undergraduate degree, or a completed government-approved degree; no age limit
02Format
Computer-based; 65 questions for 100 marks: General Aptitude 15 marks and EC subject 85 marks; MCQ, MSQ and NAT with 1- and 2-mark questions
03Duration
3 hours
04Negative marking
−1/3 for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and −2/3 for a wrong 2-mark MCQ; none on MSQ or NAT
GATE score valid for three years
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YOUR PREPARATION PRIORITIES

Give each session a purpose.

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PUT YOUR LEARNING IN CONTEXTFollow the signal from first principles.AI-generated illustration
01

Start from circuit behaviour

Mark the reference directions, operating conditions and idealisations before calculating. Check whether the result makes physical sense.

02

Connect time and frequency

Use signal representations deliberately. Practise deciding which domain makes the problem simpler and what changes under a transformation.

03

Build a communication model

Identify the signal, noise, modulation and detection assumptions. A clear block-level model often reveals the next step in a numerical problem.

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Understand the question. Build the method.

Read the explanation, ask the AI tutor for help and revisit the concept behind the mistake. Course counts below come from the live catalogue.

Networks, Signals & SystemsAnalog CircuitsCommunicationsElectromagnetics
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YOUR PRACTICE ROUTINE

Turn the next step into a habit.

  1. 01

    Establish your starting point

    Use a short circuit-and-signal diagnostic to identify your weak representation. Re-draw the circuit or signal before reviewing the worked method.

  2. 02

    Practise the difficult distinction

    Connect related topics through a small model: a circuit response, a transformed signal or a communication link. Explain the meaning of the intermediate quantities.

  3. 03

    Review before repeating

    Complete a mixed timed set and review signs, domains and approximations. Check an answer with a limiting case before recording the lesson from the error.

YOUR RESOURCE LIBRARY

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01 / GATE EC

GATE ECE Syllabus (Official PDF) - Sections, Weightage and Strategy

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GATE Exam Dates - How the Registration, Exam and Result Calendar Works

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GATE Eligibility, Application Fee and Registration - Who Can Apply, What It Costs and How to Fill GOAPS

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GATE ECE Previous Year Questions and Paper Pattern - Official Papers, Answer Keys and 12 Practice Questions

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GATE 2027 Preparation - A Study Guide for Six Major Papers

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GATE Exam Pattern - MCQ, MSQ, NAT and the Negative-Marking Maths

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GATE NAT Questions and the Virtual Calculator - A Working Strategy

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GATE Score vs Marks - Normalization and the Score Formula Explained

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YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with a clear purpose.

Build a preparation routine for GATE EC. Use focused practice, explanations and the AI tutor to understand what needs your attention next.

Sample questions

Try 5 real GATE EC questions

Taken from the 680-item GATE EC bank on Myndaq. Work them here; sign in (Google or email link, no card) to check each answer and have the AI tutor explain why the other options are wrong.

  1. Question 1 · easy · Thevenin Norton

    Find the Thevenin equivalent resistance seen from terminals A-B of a network consisting of a 10 V ideal source in series with a 5 ohm resistor, with a 20 ohm resistor connected across the output terminals A-B.

    • 25 ohm
    • 4 ohm
    • 5 ohm
    • 20 ohm
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  2. Question 2 · easy · Phase Velocity · Plane Wave Propagation

    A plane wave at 3 GHz propagates in a non-magnetic lossless dielectric with epsilon_r = 4. The phase velocity is:

    • 6 x 10^8 m/s
    • 3 x 10^8 m/s
    • 1.5 x 10^8 m/s
    • 0.75 x 10^8 m/s
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  3. Question 3 · easy · Z Parameters · Two Port Parameters

    A two-port network has Z11 = 10 ohm, Z22 = 20 ohm, Z12 = Z21 = 5 ohm. With port 2 open-circuited, the input impedance looking into port 1 is:

    • 10 ohm
    • 5 ohm
    • 15 ohm
    • 20 ohm
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  4. Question 4 · easy · Pcm

    A PCM system uses uniform quantization with 256 levels. What is the number of bits required per sample?

    • 7
    • 10
    • 8
    • 6
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  5. Question 5 · easy · Uniform Distribution · Continuous Distributions

    A random variable X is uniformly distributed in the interval [0, 10]. The probability that X lies between 3 and 7 is:

    • 0.5
    • 0.3
    • 0.2
    • 0.4
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THE NEXT STEP IN YOUR PREPARATION

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THE FACTS BEHIND THE TEST

Official details, clearly explained.

GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (paper code EC) is the national engineering entrance test for M.Tech admission and PSU recruitment in India, open to anyone in the third year or later of an undergraduate degree or holding a government-approved degree. It is the paper for electronics, communication and allied branches. IIT Madras organises GATE 2027.

Conducting body
GATE 2027 organised by IIT Madras (GATE 2026 by IIT Guwahati)
OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2027 — official site (IIT Madras)
Eligibility
Third year or higher of any undergraduate degree, or a completed government-approved degree; no age limit
OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2026 — eligibility criteria
Format
Computer-based; 65 questions for 100 marks: General Aptitude 15 marks and EC subject 85 marks; MCQ, MSQ and NAT with 1- and 2-mark questions
OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2026 — question paper pattern
Duration
3 hours
OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2026 — question paper pattern
Negative marking
−1/3 for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and −2/3 for a wrong 2-mark MCQ; none on MSQ or NAT

GATE score valid for three years

OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2026 — question paper pattern
Syllabus sections
Engineering Mathematics · Networks, Signals and Systems · Electronic Devices · Analog Circuits · Digital Circuits · Control Systems · Communications · Electromagnetics
OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2027 — EC syllabus (PDF)
GATE 2027 dates
Online registration is closed. Use the official calendar for candidate rectification, examination and result dates.

The authority has extended scrutiny-defect rectification to 31 October 2026; paid candidate-request corrections are a separate process.

OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2027 — important datesChecked
Fee (2026, per paper)
Female, SC, ST and PwD ₹1,000 regular / ₹1,500 extended · all others ₹2,000 / ₹2,500
OFFICIAL SOURCE GATE 2026 — application fees

Dates and fees can change. Later source checks are dated beside the relevant fact; other facts retain the baseline review date. Confirm current details on the linked official page. Myndaq is not affiliated with the exam body.

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GATE EC: common questions

What is the GATE EC exam pattern?

A three-hour computer-based test of 65 questions for 100 marks: General Aptitude carries 15 marks and the Electronics and Communication Engineering subject component 85 marks, in a mix of multiple-choice, multiple-select and numerical-answer questions worth one or two marks each. The pattern is common to every GATE paper; only the syllabus differs.

Is there negative marking in GATE EC?

Only on multiple-choice questions: one-third of a mark is deducted for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and two-thirds for a wrong 2-mark MCQ. Multiple-select and numerical-answer questions carry no penalty, so never leave those blank. A GATE score remains valid for three years.

What is the GATE EC syllabus for 2027?

The official GATE 2027 EC syllabus PDF from IIT Madras lists 8 sections: Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics, plus General Aptitude. The 2027 notice says test-paper syllabi have been revised, so work from the official 2027 PDF rather than an older copy and use its topic list as your coverage checklist.

Who is eligible and how many attempts are allowed?

Anyone in the third year or later of any undergraduate degree, or who has completed a government-approved degree, may apply. There is no age limit and no cap on the number of attempts. A GATE score stays valid for three years, which matters for M.Tech admission and PSU recruitment timelines.

When is GATE 2027 for EC?

Registration is closed. IIT Madras has revised the application calendar, including a scrutiny-defect rectification deadline of 31 October 2026. Check the official important-dates page and your GOAPS account for the process that applies to you; do not confuse scrutiny defects with paid candidate-request data corrections.

Is there a free GATE EC mock test on Myndaq?

Yes: one free full-length mock per account, no card. It is 65 questions in one three-hour timed section with MCQ, MSQ and NAT items under GATE's negative-marking rules; you get raw marks and section scores rather than a rank or percentile, and the AI tutor explains every answer. See free mock tests →

What does the Myndaq GATE EC course include?

Practice across Networks, Signals & Systems, Analog Circuits, Communications, Electromagnetics with an AI tutor that explains every answer, plus progress analytics and full-length timed mock tests.

Is there a free GATE EC mock test?

Myndaq runs a free mock test programme. Availability varies by exam and publication status — check the free mock tests page. One attempt per account, for one eligible exam; sign in with Google or an email link, no payment card required. See free mock tests →