GATE AE Syllabus 2025: Aerospace Engineering

The GATE Aerospace Engineering exam is a national-level entrance exam conducted for admission to postgraduate programs in Aerospace Engineering and related fields at various institutes across India.

The GATE Aerospace Engineering syllabus covers various topics such as Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Aerospace Structures, Propulsion, etc. You can check the official website of GATE for a detailed syllabus.

The GATE Aerospace Engineering exam is a computer-based test that consists of 65 questions worth a total of 100 marks.

The paper has two types of questions - multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions. The duration of the exam is 3 hours.

To prepare for GATE Aerospace Engineering, you should follow a structured study plan, make notes, and practice solving previous year question papers and mock tests.

You should also refer to standard textbooks and study materials, attend online courses, and seek guidance from experts or mentors.

Some of the best books for GATE Aerospace Engineering preparation are:

1. Introduction to Flight - John Anderson
2. Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion - Philip Hill and Carl Peterson
3. Fundamentals of Aerodynamics - John Anderson
4. Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students - T.H.G. Megson
5. Gas Turbine Theory - H.I.H. Saravanamuttoo, G.F.C. Rogers, and H. Cohen

Yes, there is negative marking in the GATE Aerospace Engineering exam for MCQs. For every incorrect answer to 1-mark questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted, and for every incorrect answer to 2-mark questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted.

Yes, a virtual calculator will be provided on the computer screen during the GATE Aerospace Engineering exam.

The GATE Aerospace Engineering exam score is calculated on the basis of the number of correct answers and incorrect answers.

For MCQs, 1 or 2 marks are awarded for a correct answer, and 1/3 or 2/3 marks are deducted for an incorrect answer.

For NAT questions, 1 or 2 marks are awarded for a correct answer, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers.

The qualifying cutoff for the GATE Aerospace Engineering exam varies from year to year and is decided by the exam conducting authority.

Generally, the cutoff for General category candidates is around 25-30 marks out of 100, and for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates, it is around 20-25 marks out of 100.

Qualifying GATE Aerospace Engineering opens up various opportunities such as admission to postgraduate programs in Aerospace Engineering, scholarships, fellowships, and job opportunities in the public and private sectors.

GATE scores are also accepted by some foreign universities for admission to their postgraduate programs.