Week Topics To Cover

Week Prepare basic topics (12th standard)

1
o How to find the angle of a given complex number
o Partial fraction
o KVL, KCL and ohm's law basics
o Trigonometry and inverse trigonometry
o System of equations up to cubic
o Learn 5 words of English on alternate days

(Make short notes daily whatever you studied, try to write concepts and good questions you come
across in the NCERTs)
Week Start two subjects simultaneously (maths and network theory)
2
o Linear algebra (each and every question from R. Kanodia)
o Laplace of basic signals
o The basic network element (each and every question from R. Kanodia)

(Make short notes daily and write good questions & concepts with formula)
Week Prepare these two topics in week 3
3
o Calculus
o Network Theorems

Week o Vector calculus

4 o Steady-state analysis for AC networks
o Complex variable

(Revise calculus of last week)

o Differential equations
o Transient and network theorem (DC)

(Revise vector calculus and complex variables on the weekend)

Week o Probability and statistics
5 o Two-port networks
o Network theorem (AC)

(Revise calculus & differential equations from last week)

Week In this week of the GATE EC Study Plan, you will cover signal and systems & Control systems
6
o Basics of signals and systems
o Laplace transform (revise properties)

o Basic block diagram reduction

o Mason gain formula
Week o Fourier series and fourier transform
7 o Time response analysis
o RTI criteria
o Laplace transform and Z - transform Root - Locus

Week Revise time-domain analysis, Fourier series and Fourier transform

8
o DTFT DFT
o BODE, polar and Nyquist plot
o Compensators

(Revise Laplace and Z - transform)

Week o Controllers
9 o Revise complete signal and system
o State-space analysis
o Revise complete control systems

Week Give full-length subject tests

10
o Maths full subject test
o Network theory full subject test
o Signal and system full subject test
o Control system analysis full subject test

Week This week of GATE EC Study Plan starts with EDC and digital circuits
11
o Semiconductor theory
o Boolean algebra
o Logic gates and number systems

(Revise network theory and mathematics)

Week Revise what you have read in week 11 and also cover these topics -
12
o PN junction diode
o Combinational circuits

(start making knowledge capsules and practice mixed questions)

Week Start by revising week 12 and cover the following topic in this week -
13
o BJT sequential circuits

Give the subject test of signal & system and mathematics subject
Week Revise whatever you have read the last week and cover the following topics this week.
14
o MOSFET
o Special diodes and optical devices
o Data converters
 o Semiconductor memories

Week This week cover Analog Electronics and computer hardware Start with the revision of complete
15 EDC and digital circuits give full subject tests Complete following topics in this week -

o Diode circuits
o Machine instructions and addressing modes

Week o BJT (biasing and amplifier)

16 o Differential amplifier
o ALU and data path

Week Start with the revision of computer hardware and cover the following topics -
17
o MOSFET (circuit biasing and amplifier)
o Give subject tests of -
o EDC
o Digital circuit
o Combined test of signals & systems and control system
o Computer hardware

Week Start with the revision of maths and network theory and cover the following topics in this week
18
o Op-Amp and its applications
o Oscillators

Also, revise complete Analog Electronics

Week o Start with EMFT and communications
19 o Vector calculus
o AM systems
o Attempt test of -
o Analog Electronics
o Digital electronics

Week Revise what you have read in week 19 and cover the following topics
20
o Electrostatics and magnetostatics
o Angle modulation
o Attempt test of Analog
o Attempt combined test of EDC and Analog

Revision of AM and FM systems

Week Start with the revision of whatever you have read in week 20 and also cover the following topics.
21
o Transmission lines
o EM wave propagation
o Noise performance of AM and FM systems
 o Attemt grand test 1 that covers control systems, signals & systems, network theory, digital
circuits

Week Revise whatever you have read in week 21 and also cover the following topics.
22
o Waveguide
o Antenna
o Random variables
o Attempt grand test 2
o Attempt full syllabus test 1

Week Revise whatever you have read in week 22 and cover the following topics as well.
23
o Random processes
o Baseband communication
o Digital communication
o Attempt EMFT subject test
o Attempt full syllabus test 2

Week Revise all new topics you read in week 23 and also cover the following topics.
24
o Bandpass communication
o Probability of error in digital systems (MAP, ML rule)
o Information theory

Attempt full syllabus test 3

Week Start with the revision of EMFT and maths and cover the following topic.
25
o Information theory and coding

Attempt full syllabus test 4 Attempt full syllabus test 5

Week Attempt full syllabus tests on alternate days
26

GATE EC Standard Books and Resources

The syllabus of GATE is vast and given the timeline of 6 months, we need a minimum set of
resources and that has to be the best of all. Testbook GATE EC experts have suggested the
below-mentioned books for each of the GATE EC subjects. Aspirants can pick any of the books as
per their present understanding level (Beginner or Experienced). Other sources such as YouTube
videos and NPTEL courses can also be used to clear your basic concepts of Electronics and
Communication Engineering.

Subjects Books and Notes

Beginner Dropper
Maths o BS Grewal Same
o R. Kanodia
o Postal notes

Network Theory o A. Sadiku NPTEL Course

o R. Kanodia
o Postal notes o Circuit theory by SC Dutta Roy
o YouTube free videos for droppers o Network and systems by GK Masti
(for network theorem)

Network Analysis book by Van

Valkenburg
Signal and System o Signal and system by Sanjay NPTEL Course
Sharma
o R. Kanodia o Signals and systems by professor
o Postal notes SC Dutta Roy
o YouTube videos o Digital signal processing by
professor SC Dutta Roy (for DFT
and digital filters)

Signals and Systems Schaum series

Control System BS Manke NPTEL Course

o Control system engineering by Prof.

M. Gopal
o Control system by Prof. CS Shankar
Ram

Recommended book

o B.C. Kuo
o I.J. Nagrath

Digital Circuits o R P Jain NPTEL course on digital circuits and

o Morris Mano systems by professor S Srinivasan

EDC Electronic Devices and Circuits by Sanjay NPTEL Course

Gupta
o Solid State Devices by professor S
karmalkar

Book: Semiconductor physics and devices

by Donald Neamen
Analog circuits o Electronic device and circuits by R NPTEL course
L boylestad
o Microelectronics by Sedra and o Electronic circuits by professor SC
Smith Dutta Roy
o Analog electronic circuits by prof.
 SC Dutta Roy

Book: Sedra and Smith

Computer Postal notes YouTube free videos Computer organization by Carl Hamacher
Organisation
Communication o Communication systems by Sanjay o Optical communication engineering
System Sharma by professor Surendra Prasad
o Communication systems by Simon o Digital communication by professor
Haykin (second edition or fourth Vikas Kumar (probability of error)
edition) o Digital communication by professor
o Modern digital and analog S Chakraborty (IIT Kharagpur)
communication system by BP
Lathi

EMT o Principles of electromagnetics by NPTEL course

M. Sadiku
o Antenna and wave propagation by o Transmission lines and EM waves
KD Prasad by professor RK Shevgaonkar
o Antenna theory and design by A.
Balanis

Get a detailed list of GATE EC Best Books for Preparation here.

Expert Tips To Crack GATE EC Exam in First Attempt

o Maintain Regularity: As the GATE EC study plan is of 6 months, you should follow it
without fail. This will help you complete the syllabus in the fixed timeline and can attempt
more and more GATE EC mock tests.
o Understand the exam pattern and cut-off criteria: As an aspirant, you should be aware
of the GATE exam pattern and always follow the latest pattern as released in the
notification. You also need to be aware of the previous year’s GATE EC cut off marks so
that you can make sure how much you need to score this time to achieve your desired
goal.
o Prepare short notes: At the time of revisions, referring to the detailed notes or standard
book is not a wise decision, as a smart aspirant you need to prepare short notes for
revision. Make sure that you can cover more and more information in fewer words. You
can use flashcards to note important formulas that you will be needing frequently.
o Solve previous year’s problems & test series: Previous year’s GATE EC questions can
give you an idea of difficulty level, this is very helpful so that you can identify your strong
and weak subjects. You can use the above-mentioned strategy and alter the same
accordingly to adjust your requirements. To practice more standard-level problems you
can attempt test series on the Testbook platform.

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