8/14/2017 90 Days Study Plan for GATE Electronics & Communications (EC)

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Mallesham Devasane
Jan 17 GATE EC

90 Days Study Plan for GATE Electronics & Communications (EC)

Dear GATEElectronics & Communications EngineeringAspirants,
Competition for getting good rank inGATE examhas increased manifold during the
last few years as many of the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have started
recruiting the people based on the rank obtained in the GATE exam. Many number
of students are joining coaching institutes for getting a grip on the subjects. Just
joining a coaching Centre wont su ce. Cracking GATE exam would requireproper
Planning, Preparation and Execution besides Hard work and Dedication.
By this time every GATE aspirant of electrical engineering would be aware of
itssyllabus. However, proper planning before the exam can get a good rank in the
exam. Preparing for the GATE exam syllabus without analyzing previous GATE
exam papers might lead to spending more time on some subjects that may not
carry more marks. Allotting time to each subject based on the weightage given to
each subject in the previous GATE exams would get you the desired result.
You need to give enough time to each subject. Understanding the basic concepts is
the key for cracking exam. GATE exam wont test how much you remember but it
tests your basic concepts.
Counting from today, we have exactly 90 days left for GATE exam. The following
points need to be kept in mind before starting the preparation of GATE within
these90 days.

Allot the some days to each subject based on the weightage in the previous
GATE exams.
Understand the fundamentals and basic concepts which are essential for GATE
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Understand the fundamentals and basic concepts which are essential for GATE
type exams.
Make revision notes of all the subjects which should contain important
formulas etc.
Testing the level of preparation by solving the previous GATE questions and
attempting quizzes/online tests.

Key points in each subject and the reference books to be followed are given along
with number of days to be prepared for each subject. To know the GATE
Electronics & Communications Engineering technical syllabus including
mathematics click on the following link (Aptitude topics link is provided later in the
Aptitude section).

GATE EC Syllabus

1. Engineering Mathematics ( 7 Days )

Grewal book has enough concepts for GATE exam, so follow the book according to
GATE syllabus and keep an eye on those topics which are not in syllabus. Try to
prepare as soon as possible and also do not forget to prepare revision notes to
include formulas and concepts wherever it is necessary.

Book Name: Higher Engineering Mathematics, Authors Name:B. S. Grewal

This book is su cient to cover linear algebra and other topics. Examples and
exercise problems are covered in this book to practice the questions. Grewal book
is famous for undergraduate engineering mathematics courses. Book is well
organized and recommended book for GATE preparation.
Key topics: Matrix Algebra, Probability, Differentiation, and Integration

2. Aptitude ( 5 Days)

Aptitude can be prepared in less time compared to other subjects. Focus only on
GATE Syllabus and read all important topics from the following books. To know the
GATE Syllabusclick here: APTITUDE SYLLABUS.

Book Name:A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, Authors

Name:R.S. Aggarwal

Book Name: Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations, Authors

Name:R.S. Aggarwal

3. Networks (8 days)

Textbook: Fundamentals of Electric Circuits( 5 th Edition), Author: Charles K.

AlexanderMatthew N. O. Sadiku.

This is an excellent book for circuits/networks. All topics for GATE are
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This is an excellent book for circuits/networks. All topics for GATE are extensively
covered with solved examples explained step by step. Start with Mesh and Node
analysis, and Theorems. Then go for Transient analysis, Laplace transform method
of solving RLC circuits, Resonance, Coupled circuits and Two port networks.
Key topics: Mesh and Node analysis with Dependent sources; Thevenin, Nortan
,and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems ; First order RC,RL circuits;
Resonance(series and parallel);Z,Y,ABCD,H parameters.

4. Signals and Systems (8 days)

Signals and systems is one of the scoring subjects for GATE. Begin with basic
signals and systems, their properties and representation. Then Spectrum of Fourier
series, Fourier transform, and Laplace transform of continuous time signals; Z-
transform, DTFS, DTFT of discrete time signals. Finally digital lters. Mostly
questions in GATE are asked on the depth of understanding of concepts which are
clearly explained in the textbook .

Textbook : Signals & Systems, 2nd Edition ,Author: Alan V. Oppenheim , Alan
S.Willsky , S.Hamid Nawab

Key topics: Convolution; Properties : Fourier transform, Laplace and Z-transform,

DTFS, DTFT; Sampling and Digital lters.

5. EDC (8 days)

The Strategy for EDC (you may feel its di cult and time taking) is: while studying a
topic, divide into small topics and just try to understand that part only. Slowly you
would gain interest and understand the whole topic.

Textbook: Semiconductor Physics and Devices, 4 th Edition, Author: Donald A.

Neaman, Dhrubes Biswas

This is the best book for GATE as it explains and summarizes the concept after
solved examples .Topics like semiconductor properties, PN junction diode, MOSFET
operation, MOS capacitor clearly explained.
Key topics: Carrier concentration, Drift and Diffusion currents, Forward and reverse
bias of diode, Zener diode,Diode capacitance, MOSFET operation and
characteristics.

6. Digital Electronics (6 days)

It is the simplest subject which can be scored 100% in GATE provided if you
practice well. Study the subject in sequence of the syllabus.

Textbok: Digital Logic and Computer Design, 1 st Edition, Author: M. Morris

Mano.

One of the best standard book for Digital logic. Combinational and Sequential
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One of the best standard book for Digital logic. Combinational and Sequential
circuits are exhaustively covered.
Key topics:Logic gates, K-map reduction, adders, multiplexers, decoders, counters,
registers, ADC and DACs.

7. Control Systems (8 days)

It is also one of the scoring subjects for GATE. The questions that appear in GATE
are based on the application of the basic concepts. The best way is to solve as
many problems as possible. The textbook provides all the required for GATE with
good number of examples.

Textbook: Automatic Control Systems, 9 th Edition, Author: Benjamin C. Kuo

Key topics of Control Systems: Signal ow graphs, time and frequency domain
speci cations, Root locus, Routh-Hurwitz criteria, Nyquist plot, Bode plot , State
variable analysis.

8. Analog Circuits (10 days)

It is very important (perceived as toughest) subject for GATE. Syllabus seems vast
but most of the questions come from: Operational ampli ers, Diode circuits and
applications, BJT analysis.

Textbook: Microelectronic Circuits: Theory and Applications, Author: Adel S.

Sedra,Kenneth C. Smith

This textbook comprehensively covers the entire syllabus with lot of solved
examples.
Key topics: Recti ers, Biasing and small signal analysis of BJT, OP-amp
applications, feedback ampli ers, Oscillators.

9. Communications (12 days)

This subject takes maximum time to prepare due to the vastness of the syllabus. In
GATE maximum questions are asked from: AM, FM, Random processes, PCM,
Digital modulation schemes, Information theory. The textbook is very good and
everything is explained in detail with examples.

Textbook: Principles of Communication Systems, 3rd Edition, Author: Herbert

Taub , Donald Schilling, Goutam Saha.

Key topics: Spectrum of AM and FM, Random variable and Random process, PCM,
Matched lter, Probability of error, Bit error rate, Channel Capacity

10. Electromagnetics (10 days)

Textbook: Principles of Electromagnetics, 4 th Edition, Author: Mathew N.O. Sadiku.

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It is a scoring subject and Sadiku book is best for GATE preparation. Complete
syllabus is in sequence with number of solved examples.Questions in GATE are
asked from: EM waves,Transmission lines, Waveguides and antennas.
Key topics: Gausss law, Boundary conditions,Wave equations and their
properties,polarization,normal and oblique incidence,input impedance and VSWR of
transmission lines,modes and cut-off frequencies of waveguides, antenna arrays.
11. Revision (7 days)
Last phase of GATE preparation is to revise and recall the concepts. Revision is a
continuous process till the exam, and practice the tests during this time. Identify
the weakness of topics and revise when necessary. If you do not have su cient
time to prepare few topics and not important for GATE then you may neglect them
during preparation. Your con dence level begins in this stage. To build your
con dence you can do the following:
1) Revision of topics regularly
2) Practice tests
3) Discuss and participate on forums
4) Enhance your problem solving skills during the practice

Best wishes from Gradestack!!!

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Rohit Kankal Jan 18

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Rahul Shivayogimath Jan 19

@Mallesham Devasane sir , i wanna target gate 2017 ..m okay with signals &
systems now !!!! I dont have good grip on semiconductors , eld theory , & analog
ckts ...i would like keep eld theory last !!! How shd i begin now!!! Plz help...Read
me to More
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Mallesham Devasane Jan 19

Yes your plan is good...Start preparing signals and systems rst
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Rahul Shivayogimath Jan 19

@Mallesham Devasane sir m done wit it !!! I hav prepared short notes also !!!! I
would like to undersrand edc properly !!! I got 3 rd edition of neaman !!! It starts wit
quantum mexlhanics !!! Help me to begin edc !!! The book i shd refer !!! ...Read More
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Rahul Shivayogimath Jan 19

@Mallesham Devasane ..m done wit signals now !! Short notes iz also ready !!! I
would like to understand EDC properly !!!suggesr good book to begim with !! I have
...Read
two books of neaman !!! Electronic circuits & semiconductor physics & devics !!!More
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Swarit Sood Jun 19

Sir i am rst year student currently i want to crack gate 2019 so is it wise to prepare
now
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Swarit Sood Jun 19

Sir i am rst year student currently i want to crack gate 2019 so is it wise to prepare
now @Mallesham Devasane
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