Best Books To Prepare For GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Examination

When Should I Start Preparation For GATE Electronics & Communication (EC)

The best time to start preparing for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) is the first time you heard or thought about it while purshuing graduate degree in engineering. Now as per our experience, there are mainly 5 different time-period in which students normally hear or think about GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam. Identify your time-period and start preparing accordingly.

Steps And Strategy To Prepare For GATE Electronics (EC) Exam

1. Take a diagnostic test – best diagnostic test is a GATE paper of any of the previous 3 years.
2. Note down what you have scored and what was the actual GATE qualifying score cut-off. Note that qualification does not help you much. What you need is a good score. So note the good score mentioned above and measure the gap between your score and a good score.
3. Note the GATE syllabus and mark your topics that you are good at. First try to master subjects that you are good at.
4. However, some subjects like Networks, Signals and Systems, Analog Circuits, Electromagnetics, Control Systems and Communications have a high weightage. So you should definitely prepare these.
5. General Aptitude does not require preparation. It requires practice. So just practice solving Aptitude questions every day for 30 minutes.
6. Mathematics may have a very high weightage. But note that to get these 6-10 marks, what you have to study and practice is typically more than a core subject. So if you wish to eliminate some topics in Maths, it is fine. Master topics that you are good at.
7. Take lots of section tests and Mocks. Career Avenues provides an excellent test series for GATE Electronics (EC). For more details click here.
8. In case you require focused GATE study material and books, you should take Career Avenues GATE Electronics (EC) study material which has been made by IIT alumni and is focused towards GATE. For more details click here.

Best Study Material For GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam Preparation In India

There are two types of GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam Preparation Study Material:

1. Single Books for entire GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Branch
   &
2. A Set Of Books (typically broken-up subject wise) for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Branch.

About GATE Electronics

• Students pursuing B.Tech or B. E. in Electronics Engineering can answer the GATE Electronics Engineering paper. The test covers 6-7 major subjects: Analog and Digital Electronics, Electronic Devices, Control Systems, Signals and Systems, Network Theory, Communications, etc. It also tests students on Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude.
• Students who qualify in the GATE exam can apply to these colleges. GATE score is also valid for quite a few companies like ONGC, BSNL, GAIL, etc. Even private companies like L&T give preference to GATE qualified students.
• Career Avenues GATE Coaching provides best training for GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering through its various programs.
• Our students have consistently secured within AIR 100, over the last many years.
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If you wish to know more about GATE Electronics Tests, GATE 2019, GATE 2020 and GATE 2021 Coaching, Study Material, Books, Videos & Tests Courses then click on the quick links given at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions regarding GATE Electronics Course Enrollment you can Call Us or Whatsapp Chat With Us or Message Us; details are given at the bottom of this page. Furthermore; you can visit any of our Mumbai GATE Coaching, Delhi GATE Coaching, Chennai GATE Coaching, Chandigarh GATE Coaching, Ludhiana GATE Coaching, Jalandhar GATE Coaching, Hyderabad GATE Coaching and Trivandtrum GATE Coaching center office for counseling.

1. Being a GATE aspirant, it is very important that you first know what is the syllabus for GATE Electronics (EC) Examination before you start preparation.
2. Keep handy the updated copy of GATE Electronics (EC) Examination syllabus.
3. Go through the complete and updated syllabus, highlight important subjects and topics based on Past GATE Electronics (EC) Papers and Weightage plus your understanding of particular subject or topic.
4. Keep tracking and prioritising your preparation-to-do list and the syllabus for the GATE Electronics (EC) examination.

GATE 2018 Electronics (EC) Syllabus
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Vector space, basis, linear dependence and independence, matrix algebra, eigen values and eigen vectors, rank, solution of linear equations – existence and uniqueness.

Calculus: Mean value theorems, theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite and improper integrals, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, multiple integrals, line, surface and volume integrals, Taylor series.

Differential Equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), higher order linear differential equations, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, methods of solution using variation of parameters, complementary function and particular integral, partial differential equations, variable separable method, initial and boundary value problems.

Vector Analysis: Vectors in plane and space, vector operations, gradient, divergence and curl, Gauss’s, Green’s and Stokes’ theorems.

Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Cauchy’s integral formula, sequences, series, convergence tests, Taylor and Laurent series, residue theorem.

Probability and Statistics: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, combinatorial probability, probability distributions, binomial distribution, Poisson distribution, exponential distribution, normal distribution, joint and conditional probability.

Section 2: Networks, Signals and Systems

Circuit Analysis: Node and mesh analysis, superposition, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, reciprocity. Sinusoidal steady state analysis: phasors, complex power, maximum power transfer. Time and frequency domain analysis of linear circuits: RL, RC and RLC circuits, solution of network equations using Laplace transform.

Linear 2-port network parameters, wye-delta transformation.

Continuous-time Signals: Fourier series and Fourier transform, sampling theorem and applications.

Discrete-time Signals: DTFT, DFT, z-transform, discrete-time processing of continuous-time signals. LTI systems: definition and properties, causality, stability, impulse response, convolution, poles and zeroes, frequency response, group delay, phase delay.

Section 3: Electronic Devices

Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, equilibrium carrier concentration, direct and indirect band-gap semiconductors.

Carrier Transport: Diffusion current, drift current, mobility and resistivity, generation and recombination of carriers, Poisson and continuity equations.

P-N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photo diode and solar cell.

Section 4: Analog Circuits

Diode Circuits: Clipping, clamping and rectifiers.

BJT and MOSFET Amplifiers: Biasing, AC coupling, small signal analysis, frequency response. Current mirrors and differential amplifiers.

Op-amp Circuits: Amplifiers, summers, differentiators, integrators, active filters, Schmitt triggers and oscillators.

Section 5: Digital Circuits

Number Representations: Binary, integer and floating-point- numbers. Combinatorial circuits: Boolean algebra, minimization of functions using Boolean identities and Karnaugh map, logic gates and their static CMOS implementations, arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers, decoders.

Sequential Circuits: Latches and flip-flops, counters, shift-registers, finite state machines, propagation delay, setup and hold time, critical path delay.

Data Converters: Sample and hold circuits, ADCs and DACs. Semiconductor Memories: ROM, SRAM, DRAM.

Computer Organization: Machine instructions and addressing modes, ALU, data-path and control unit, instruction pipelining.

Section 6: Control Systems

Basic control system components; Feedback principle; Transfer function; Block diagram representation; Signal flow graph; Transient and steady-state analysis of LTI systems; Frequency response; Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria; Bode and root- locus plots; Lag, lead and lag-lead compensation; State variable model and solution of state equation of LTI systems.

Section 7: Communications

Random Processes: Auto correlation and power spectral density, properties of white noise, filtering of random signals through LTI systems.

Analog Communications: Amplitude modulation and demodulation, angle modulation and demodulation, spectra of AM and FM, super heterodyne receivers.

Information Theory: Entropy, mutual information and channel capacity theorem.

Digital Communications: PCM, DPCM, digital modulation schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK, ǪAM), bandwidth, inter-symbol interference, MAP, ML detection, matched filter receiver, SNR and BER. Fundamentals of error correction, Hamming codes, CRC.

Section 8: Electromagnetics

Maxwell’s Equations: Differential and integral forms and their interpretation, boundary conditions, wave equation, Poynting vector.

Plane Waves and Properties: Reflection and refraction, polarization, phase and group velocity, propagation through various media, skin depth.

Transmission Lines: Equations, characteristic impedance, impedance matching, impedance transformation, S-parameters, Smith chart. Rectangular and circular waveguides, light propagation in optical fibers, dipole and monopole antennas, linear antenna arrays

How Should I Start My GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Preparation

In our experience, there are 5 different categories of students preparing for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC). Identify your category and prepare accordingly.

Best GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Classes In India

• There are a lot of good classes and a lot of not good classes. So it is very important to understand how to figure out the best GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Class.
• Remember what works for Jack will not work for Jill, as both may have different competency levels and learning abilities.
• Some of the good classes conduct GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Coaching in large Classrooms. They also spend over a hundred hours on a single subject. These classes are good for students who require both Engineering Coaching and GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Coaching. The downside of this kind of approach is that, students end up wasting more time in note making and learning concepts and less time in gate level stuffs.

Years Of Experience In Conducting GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Classes Mostly Into All Of The Main Cities Of India As Well As Great Enthusiasm Of All Of Our IITian Faculty, Has Helped Us Develop The Best Classroom Teaching System At CAREER AVENUES.

About Career Avenues Classroom Teaching System:

• Smaller batches of 25 to 50 students.
• More personal attention by faculty.
• Doubt solving done immediately in classes.
• Easy Student-Faculty interaction.
• Printed notes provided to students (saves time from useless note taking).
• Class focus is explaining concepts and checking if students have understood the concept accurately.
• A large number of GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) questions solved in class with the faculty.
• So classes starts with concepts and ensures every student reaches GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) level.

Best Video Lectures For GATE Electronics Engineering (EC) Exam Preparation In India

Here are details about Career Avenues Video Lectures for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC).

1. Videos covering complete GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) syllabus including core technical areas and General Aptitude.
2. Videos made by faculty who teach in our GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) classes.
3. Videos divided into small modules of GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) concepts for easy understanding.
4. Videos of actual GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Questions and Solutions to ensure you stay GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) focused.
5. Video available to be seen online on a secure encrypted Pen Drive (USB).
6. Free Online Test Series with Video Courses.

GATE Electronics (EC) Exam Pattern/Structure

GATE Electronics (EC) Test/Exam Pattern (Based on last 3 years papers)
GATE Electronics (EC) Test or Exam Pattern (Based on last 3 years papers)

GATE General Aptitude Questions:

Exam/Test/Paper contains 10(out of 65) questions that test the “General Aptitude” (language and analytic skills)and carry a total of 15 marks (out of 100), apart from the core subject of Electronics (EC).

GATE Electronics (EC) Questions:

Exam/Test/Paper contains 55(out of 65) questions that test the “Tech + Maths ” (Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics)and carry a total of 85 marks (out of 100).

Duration and examination type:

The examination is of 3 hours duration, and contains a total of 65 questions worth a maximum of 100 marks. From 2014 onward, the examination for all the papers is carried out in an online Computer Based Test (CBT) mode where the candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The questions consist of both multiple choice questions (four answer options out of which the correct one has to be chosen) and numerical answer type questions (answer is a real number, to be entered via an on-screen keypad and computer mouse). Candidates are provided with scribble pads for rough work and these have to be returned after the examination. At the end of the 3-hour window, the computer automatically closes the screen from further actions.

5 Very Important & Best Tips To Crack GATE Electronics & Communication (EC)

How Should I Plan My GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Preparation

In our experience, there are 5 different stages in which students find themselves while preparing for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC). Identify your stage and plan accordingly.

Best Test Series For GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam Preparation In India.

There are many good Test Series for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam Preparation. But student should be able to identify the good and the not so good test series before making a purchase.

The key points to note are –

1. Many Test Series are very tough and are not of GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) level. Most Questions of GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) can be solved in maximum of 3-4 minutes. But if a test series gives questions which a student will take many steps to calculate and 8-10 minutes to solve, then test series is not having GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) type of questions.
2. Many institutes who train both for GATE and IES mix questions from both types of tests.
   This is not a good test series as the type and style of questions of both exams are different.
3. Blocking Test Series:
   Some institutes have a practice of blocking your test series if you do not submit your GATE Admit Card details. This is an illegal practice. When you have purchased a product, at no point does any institute have the right to block access on such frivolous grounds.
4. CAREER AVENUES provides an excellent Test Series for the GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Branch.

Here are the features of Career Avenues GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Test Series.

1. GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) like platform including virtual calculator.
2. Strong GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) test analysis that help you understand your strong and weak areas.
3. Require very little internet bandwidth.
4. Can be answered on Smart-Phones as well.
5. All numerical questions with detailed explanations.
6. All India Rankings for select mock papers.
7. Questions made by GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) toppers, of the perfect level.

NPTEL Videos And GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam Preparation

1. NPTEL Videos are great videos for learning a subject. They have been made by the best teachers in India, and are very detailed.
   However, in our opinion, they are only partly useful for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) exam prepararion.
2. The NPTEL Videos were not made from the perspective to coach for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC). They were made to teach/explain a subject. It is similar to subject books written by good authors. They teach the entire subject.
3. But GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) is focused on a few parts of the subject and is more application oriented.
4. So you should ideally use some GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) focused study material or Video Lectures to prepare for GATE Electronics & Communication (EC). In parts of the subject where you may want to go in depth, you may refer to NPTEL Videos.

It Is Very Important That Students Use GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Focused Video Lectures. That Being So, Our Dedicated IITian Faculties At CAREER AVENUES With Years Of Experience While Facilitating GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Coaching, Have Prepared Comprehensive Videos Focused On GATE Electronics & Communication (EC) Exam.

Click on the relevant links given below to access Past GATE Electronics Papers & Answer Keys of any GATE 2018, GATE 2017, GATE 2016, GATE 2015, GATE 2014 & GATE 2013 years of your choice.

GATE Electronics Past Papers & Answer Keys

• Given below are the links to GATE Electronics papers and their answer keys for years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 as published by the IITs.
• Going through the test papers will give you an excellent idea about the nature of GATE, the level of difficulty, the type of questions, etc.
• It would be best that you try to answer these tests seriously in a 3-hour period to get the maximum benefit out of it.

GATE 2018 Electronics Paper
GATE 2018 Electronics Answer Key

GATE 2017 Electronics Paper
EC1-GATE-2017-Paper
EC2-GATE-2017-Paper

GATE 2017 Electronics Answer Key
EC1-GATE-2017-Answer-Keys
EC2-GATE-2017-Answer-Keys

GATE 2016 Electronics Paper
EC1-GATE-2016-Paper
EC2-GATE-2016-Paper
EC3-GATE-2016-Paper

GATE 2016 Electronics Answer Key
EC1-GATE-2016-Answer-Keys
EC2-GATE-2016-Answer-Keys
EC3-GATE-2016-Answer-Keys

GATE 2015 Electronics Paper
EC1-GATE-2015-Paper
EC2-GATE-2015-Paper
EC3-GATE-2015-Paper

GATE 2015 Electronics Answer Key
EC1-GATE-2015-Answer-Keys
EC2-GATE-2015-Answer-Keys
EC3-GATE-2015-Answer-Keys

GATE 2014 Electronics Paper
EC01_2014GATE-Paper
EC02_2014GATE-Paper
EC03_2014GATE-Paper
EC04_2014GATE-Paper

GATE 2014 Electronics Anwer Key
EC01_2014-GATE-Answer-Keys
EC02_2014-GATE-Answer-Keys
EC03_2014-GATE-Answer-Keys
EC04_2014-GATE-Answer-Keys

GATE 2013 Electronics Paper
EC-GATE-2013-Paper
GATE 2013 Electronics Answer Key

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If you wish to know more about GATE Electronics Tests, GATE Electronics 2019, GATE Electronics 2020 and GATE Electronics 2021 Coaching, Study Material, Books, & Video Lecture Courses then click on the quick links given at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions regarding GATE Electronics Course Enrollment you can Call Us or Whatsapp Chat With Us or Message Us; details are given at the bottom of this page. Furthermore; you can visit any of our Mumbai GATE Coaching, Delhi GATE Coaching, Chennai GATE Coaching, Chandigarh GATE Coaching, Ludhiana GATE Coaching, Jalandhar GATE Coaching, Hyderabad GATE Coaching and Trivandtrum GATE Coaching center Locations for counseling.