The GATE CE Shift 1 exam was conducted on 12th February 2023 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm! The Shift 2 exam will be conducted on the same day from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Earlier, HPU Assistant Engineer, NPCIL Executive Trainee and MRPL Assistant Engineers & Assistant Executives notification for recruitment through GATE was released. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or popularly known as GATE is an Entrance exam that serves as a gateway for all Engineering aspirants to fulfil their dream of getting a Master's Degree or getting into leading PSUs. The GATE Exam is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board-GATE under the Union Ministry of Human Resources Development. Candidates must know every minute of information related to the exam like exam pattern, exam date, eligibility, previous year cut-off marks, and so on. The prior information will make your pace forward to success in the upcoming GATE Civil Engineer Exam 2023.
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• GATE CE Exam 2023 will be conducted to screen the candidates for the most reputed educational institutes of India i.e IIT, NIT, etc.
• The GATE is a Computer-based examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and Science.
• Using the GATE scores, candidates can also get recruitment in various reputed Public sector units (PSUs ) like BHEL, GAIL, etc.
• Once you get your GATE scores, these scores will be valid for 3 years.
• Currently, PSU Recruitment through GATE is ongoing in various PSUs like NTPC, Hindustan Copper Limited, and others on the basis of GATE 2022/ 2021 scores. Other PSUs like ONGC, GAIL, etc. have also announced the recruitment on the basis of the GATE 2023 score of the candidates.
• The application process for GATE 2023 took place from 30th August 2022 to 7th October 2022.

The education qualification eligibility varies from Degree to Degree but candidates must have at least a graduation degree to apply for the exam.

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GATE CE Updates

9th January 2023: GATE Admit Card Out!

The IIT Kanpur has released the GATE Admit Card 2023. Candidates can now download the admit card for their respective branches. The exam is scheduled on 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th February 2023. Below is the direct link to download the admit card.

Link to Download GATE Admit Card 2023

21st December 2022:HPU Recruitment of Assistant Engineers through GATE 2022

HPU has released a short notice for recruiting Assistant Engineers through GATE 2022 scores. The recruitment invites eligible candidates to apply for 14 posts in the Civil Engineering branch. The total number of vacancies is 143. Applicants can apply online from 23rd December 2022 to 23rd January 2023.

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15th December 2022: NPCIL New Notification Out!

The NPCIL Executive Trainee notification for recruitment through GATE has been released. The recruitment will be done through GATE 2021/22/23 scores. Information related to vacancies will be released on the official website within 10 days. Check out the new notification.

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15th December 2022: MRPL New Notification out!

The MRPL Assistant Engineers & Assistant Executives Official notification is released for 2 vacancies. Candidates can apply for the position from 17th December 2022 to 15th January 2023. Check out the official notification below.

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13th December 2022: GATE Mock Test Link Active!

The GATE 2023 Official Mock Test Link for each discipline is active now. Candidates need to log in using their credentials to attempt the mock test for the respective subject. Check the relevant links below. 

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28th November 2022: GATE CE Examination Schedule out!

The GATE CE 2023 exam will be conducted on 12th February 2023 in the Forenoon Session from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and in the Afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The admit card for the same will be available on 9th January 2023.

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1st October 2022: Last Date of Application Extended

IIT Kanpur has extended the last date of application for the GATE CE Exam till 7th October 2022 without a late fee and till 16th October 2022 with a late fee. 

21st September 2022: Recruitment through GATE CE Score Announced by Various PSUs

ONGC and IOCL have released the notification for the recruitment of candidates to various posts through GATE 2023 in the Civil Engineering (CE Discipline). The detailed notifications and vacancies for the same will be released later. 

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Download Notification for IOCL Recruitment through GATE

GATE CE PSU Vacancy 2023

Various PSUs recruit candidates on the basis of their GATE Score. The vacancy details for recruitment in PSUs through GATE 2023 is released for multiple PSUs.  Let us have a look at GATE CE vacancies in PSUs for the year 2022, 2023.

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GATE CE Apply Online Process 2023

Step 1: Go to the official website of GATE, and reach the GATE CE registration page.

Step 2: Candidates must register themselves by filling up the necessary information as a new user.

Step 3: Save your Registration ID and password for future reference.

Step 4: Log in with the Registration ID and password.

Step 5: Fill up important details.

Step 6: Candidates must upload their recent photograph and signature.

Step 7: Submit your application form.

Step 8: Proceed for payment of application fees.

Step 9: Alternatively, you can also find the link on the GATE Official Website.

Step 10: Candidates will find a link that says, “GOAPS is open now! “

Step 11: Follow the above steps carefully!

Important Points Related To The GATE CE Application Process 2023

• Prefix/title such as Mr/Shri/Dr/Mrs/Smt/Prof/Capt/Maj/Lt/Col., etc. MUST NOT be used.
• Once you click on the “Submit button and Proceed to Payment” button, NO further changes can be made in the application form. So, ensure all the details are correct.
• A person with Disability (PwD) / Dyslexic candidate has the option of availing scribe assistance during the GATE 2023 examination.
• A passport size (3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height) photograph in color with white background is required for the GATE Application Form. 
• Draw a rectangular box of size 2 cm × 7 cm (Height × Width) on an A4 sized white paper and sign with black/dark blue ink pen within this box. The signature should occupy 70~80% of the box size. The file size should fall between 10 kB (minimum) to 200 kB (maximum).
• Once the candidate has filled the application form, they have to upload the scanned copy of the photograph, signature, and category certificate (if applicable) as per the specifications of the exam authority.

• GATE application forms will be scrutinized for the accuracy of the data, which includes uploaded copies of supporting documents, clarity of the photograph, and signature. If everything is as per the guidelines, then the application form will be accepted.
• The defects found in the GATE application will be marked and intimated to the candidate for rectification, which has to be rectified within the stipulated given time. The intimation will be done via e-mail and/or SMS mentioned by the candidate in the application form.

Application Fee for GATE 2023

Below we have mentioned the expected application fee for the exam center of GATE in India and the exam center outside India. The application fee (tentative) has to be filled in online mode like internet banking, visa card, etc.

GATE CE Selection Process 2023

The candidates will have to appear for a competitive exam. Then the admission cutoff will be released by various reputed universities and PSUs. Candidates will have to fill the forms of these colleges prior. The GATE CE exam is only a 1 stage exam. Successful candidates equal to the number of seats will be admitted. There shall be no interview. Hence the candidates will only have to undergo a written exam.

GATE CE Eligibility Criteria 2023

Eligibility criteria are a very prime factor every candidate must cross-check before applying for the exam. Board has set education qualification eligibility for all the streams examination. Read the information below to know about the age criteria and educational qualifications required for the exam.

Age Criteria for GATE CE 2023

There is absolutely no age limit in GATE. Candidates from any age group can apply for the GATE CE 2023 exam.

Nationality

The applicant must be an Indian citizen. Foreign candidates can also apply for the exam but they need to fulfill the required eligibility criteria. 

• A foreign candidate must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or
• Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subject

Educational Qualifications

Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from outside India must be currently in the 3rd year or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree in their field of Engineering / Technology / Science / Arts / Commerce. In the table below we have mentioned Educational Qualification for the GATE CE Exam 2023. Candidates must have a qualifying degree for the stream he/she is applying for. Read the detailed information below:

Note: If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, the candidate will be allowed to appear in the GATE 2023 exam.

GATE CE Syllabus 2023

GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus is divided usually into 7 parts. Those seven sections of the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus have been further subdivided into several sub-sections. The various topics of each section of the GATE CE syllabus 2023 are given below. For each topic, there is a section-wise detailed syllabus. Please understand the syllabus thoroughly and align your preparation plan accordingly. You should learn all the sub-topics and avoid skipping any of them, as there’s plenty of time for GATE 2023.

The GATE CE 2023exam paper was divided into two sections. Refer to the same to get an idea about the syllabus for GATE CE 2023 –

GATE CE General Aptitude Syllabus

• Verbal Aptitude - Basic English Grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun agreement, and other parts of speech Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context Reading and comprehension Narrative sequencing
• Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and logarithms, permutations, and combinations, and series Mensuration and geometry Elementary statistics and probability
• Analytical Aptitude - Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations, and reasoning
• Spatial Aptitude - Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and grouping, Paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions.

GATE CE Core Subjects Syllabus

Engineering Mathematics:

• Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra; Systems of linear equations; Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.
• Calculus: Functions of a single variable; Limit, continuity, and differentiability; Mean value theorems, local maxima, and minima; Taylor series; Evaluation of definite and indefinite integrals, application of definite integral to obtain area and volume; Partial derivatives; Total derivative; Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities; Directional derivatives; Line, Surface, and Volume integrals.
• Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE): First order (linear and nonlinear) equations; higher order linear equations with constant coefficients; Euler-Cauchy equations; initial and boundary value problems.
• Partial Differential Equation (PDE): Fourier series; separation of variables; solutions of- dimensional diffusion equation; first and second-order one-dimensional wave equation and two- dimensional Laplace equation.
• Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems; Conditional probability; Descriptive statistics – Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; Random Variables – Discrete and Continuous, Poisson and Normal Distribution; Linear regression.
• Numerical Methods: Error analysis. Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations; Newton’s and Lagrange polynomials; numerical differentiation; Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; single and multi-step methods for first-order differential equations.

Structural Engineering:

• Engineering Mechanics: System of forces, free-body diagrams, equilibrium equations; Internal forces in structures; Frictions and its applications; Centre of mass; Free Vibrations of undamped SDOF system.
• Solid Mechanics: Bending moment and shear force in statically determinate beams; Simple stress and strain relationships; Simple bending theory, flexural and shear stresses, shear center; Uniform torsion, Transformation of stress; buckling of column, combined and direct bending stresses.
• Structural Analysis: Statically determinate and indeterminate structures by force/ energy methods; Method of superposition; Analysis of trusses, arches, beams, cables, and frames; Displacement methods: Slope deflection and moment distribution methods; Influence lines; Stiffness and flexibility methods of structural analysis.
• Construction Materials and Management: Construction Materials: Structural Steel – Composition, material properties, and behavior geometric; Concrete – Constituents, mix design, short-termA geometric and long-term properties. Construction Management: Types of construction projects; Project planning and network analysis – PERT and CPM; Cost estimation.
• Concrete Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of beams, slabs, columns; Bond and development length; Prestressed concrete beams.
• Steel Structures: Working stress and Limit state design concepts; Design of tension and compression members, beams and beam-columns, column bases; Connections – simple and eccentric, beam-column connections, plate girders, and trusses; Concept of plastic analysis – beams and frames.

Geotechnical Engineering:

• Soil Mechanics: Three-phase system and phase relationships, index properties; Unified and Indian standard soil classification system; Permeability – one-dimensional flow, Seepage through soils – two – dimensional flow, flow nets, uplift pressure, piping, capillarity, seepage force; Principle of effective stress and quicksand condition; Compaction of soils; One- dimensional consolidation, time rate of consolidation; Shear Strength, Mohr’s circle, effective and total shear strength parameters, Stress-Strain characteristics of clays and sand; Stress paths.

• Foundation Engineering: Subsurface investigations – Drilling boreholes, sampling, plate load test, standard penetration, and cone penetration tests; Earth pressure theories – Rankine and Coulomb; Stability of slopes – Finite and infinite slopes, Bishop’s method; Stress distribution in soils – Boussinesq’s theory; Pressure bulbs, Shallow foundations – Terzaghi’s and Meyerhof’s bearing capacity theories, the effect of the water table; Combined footing and raft foundation; Contact pressure; Settlement analysis in sands and clays; Deep foundations – dynamic and static formulae, Axial load capacity of piles in sands and clays, pile load test, pile under lateral loading, pile group efficiency, negative skin friction.

Water Resources Engineering:

• Fluid Mechanics: Properties of fluids, fluid statics; Continuity, momentum and energy equations and their applications; Potential flow, Laminar, and turbulent flow; Flow in pipes, pipe networks; Concept of boundary layer and its growth; Concept of lift and drag.
• Hydraulics: Forces on immersed bodies; Flow measurement in channels and pipes; Dimensional analysis and hydraulic similitude; Channel Hydraulics – Energy-depth relationships, specific energy, critical flow, hydraulic jump, uniform flow, gradually varied flow and water surface profiles.
• Hydrology: Hydrologic cycle, precipitation, evaporation, evapotranspiration, watershed, infiltration, unit hydrographs, hydrograph analysis, reservoir capacity, flood estimation, and routing, surface run-off models, groundwater hydrology – steady state well hydraulics and aquifers; Application of Darcy’s Law.
• Irrigation: Types of irrigation systems and methods; Crop water requirements – Duty, delta, evapo-transpiration; Gravity Dams and Spillways; Lined and unlined canals, Design of weirs on a permeable foundation; cross drainage structures.

Environmental Engineering:

• Water and Waste Water Quality and Treatment: Basics of water quality standards – Physical, chemical, and biological parameters; Water quality index; Unit processes and operations; Water requirement; Water distribution system; Drinking water treatment. Sewerage system design, the quantity of domestic wastewater, primary and secondary treatment. Effluent discharge standards; Sludge disposal; Reuse of treated sewage for different applications
• Air Pollution: Types of pollutants, their sources and impacts, air pollution control, air quality standards, Air Quality Index, and limits.
• Municipal Solid Wastes: Characteristics, generation, collection, and transportation of solid wastes, engineered systems for solid waste management (reuse/ recycle, energy recovery, treatment, and disposal).

Transportation Engineering:

• Transportation Infrastructure: Geometric design of highways – cross-sectional elements, sight distances, horizontal and vertical alignments. Geometric,design of railway Track – Speed and Cant. Concept of airport runway length, calculations, and corrections; taxiway and exit taxiway design.
• Highway Pavements: Highway materials – desirable properties and tests; Desirable properties of bituminous paving mixes; Design factors for flexible and rigid pavements; Design of flexible and rigid pavement using IRC codes

Traffic Engineering: 

• Traffic studies on flow and speed, peak hour factor, accident study, statistical analysis of traffic data; Microscopic and macroscopic parameters of traffic flow, fundamental relationships; Traffic signs; Signal design by Webster’s method; Types of intersections; Highway capacity.

Geomatics Engineering:

• Principles of surveying; Errors and their adjustment; Maps – scale, coordinate system; Distance and angle measurement – Levelling and trigonometric leveling; Traversing and triangulation survey; Total station; Horizontal and vertical curves. Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing – Scale, flying height; Basics of remote sensing and GIS.

GATE CE Exam Pattern 2023

The GATE exam is conducted online for all streams. It is a Computer Based test in which multiple-choice questions will be asked by the authority. The exam will have a mix of NAT (Numerical Answer Type), MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions). Read the table below to know the detailed information about the GATE Exam Pattern.

GATE Marking Scheme - Refer to the table below to know the detailed marking scheme of GATE CE 2023 as per the subjects.

• Candidates are asked 65 questions for 3 hours.
• There is a negative marking of 1/3 rd for 1 mark MCQ questions.
• There is a negative marking of 2/3rd for 2 mark MCQ questions.
• The GATE exam consists of a total of 100 marks.
• There is NO negative marking for a wrong answer in MCQ and NAT questions. However, there is NO partial credit also.
• In all papers, GA questions carry a total of 15 marks 

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GATE CE Exam Dates 2023

Have a look at the table below to know about the important dates that include Online Application Start and End Date. Also, check the Exam Date for GATE CE 2023.

GATE CE Admit Card 2023

GATE 2023 admit card will be made available to download. Candidates could either click on the direct link given below or follow the steps mentioned below to download the GATE Hall Ticket 2023.

Direct Link to Download GATE Admit Card 2023

Step 1: Click the GATE 2023 admit card link.

Step 2: Enter your Registration Number and Password.

Step 3: Screen will show your exam center, name photograph, and signature.

Step 4: Candidates must verify the given information before downloading the GATE Admit Card.

Step 5: Candidates must print multiple copies of the admit card for GATE 2023 to avoid discrepancies on the exam day.

Step 6: In case of any discrepancy, you should immediately report the conducting authority.

Step 7: Your GATE Hall Ticket will be displayed on the screen.

Step 8: Take the Printout of GATE Admit Card 2023.

GATE CE Cut Off 2023

The exam conducting body will release the GATE CE cut-off 2023 marks once the exam is concluded. Cut-off marks are the minimum amount of marks that the candidates need to attain to move forward in the selection process. The cutoff marks vary each year depending on various factors, such as the number of applicants, the number of seats, previous year cut-off, etc. There is never a significant difference in the cut-off marks if compared to the previous years. The candidates can refer to the last year’s cut-off to get an idea about their chances of getting in.

GATE 2021 subject-wise cutoff has been announced by the IIT Delhi along with the result. We have mentioned the GATE cut-off marks as per the paper code and the various categories. The prior information about minimum qualifying marks will help you to know the essence of toughness in the exam. Read the table below to get detailed information about the Previous Year GATE Cut-off Marks:

Difference Between GATE Qualifying Cut-Off Vs. Admission Cut Off
 

Candidates often get confused between the GATE qualifying cut-off and admission cut-off. Here we have mentioned a few points that will help you differentiate between the two.

GATE CE Answer Key 2023

The exam conducting body will release the official answer keys for GATE 2023 (all papers) at its official website. There will be a separate question paper and answer key sets for all the separate sessions. Candidates can view The GATE answer keys by logging in user Registration details. In case the correct response is not mentioned in the key, candidates can challenge the tentative answer key by paying a nominal fee.

GATE CE Best Recommended Books 2023

The GATE Civil Books will help you learn all the major topics. You will also get to brush the basic and crucial concepts based on which many questions are asked in the exams. Moreover, you will also get an idea about the concepts with relevant examples. The books enlisted in this article are recommended by the toppers and those who have achieved success in the GATE civil engineering exam.

GATE CE Preparation Tips 2023

• Start Your Preparation Early – Students should begin their planning early. This will help them compile all the required reading materials and draw up a GATE CE study plan which they can implement all through their preparation. Make your own notes. Read here for more details on How To Prepare Notes For GATE always.
• Time Management – Time Management Tips for GATE shall play a key role in the preparation of the exam. GATE applicants should make effective use of each minute. The appropriate division of time for the syllabus, the practice of sample papers, and the last-minute planning should be planned in such a way that the applicant will not forget anything until completing the paper.
• Concepts should be paid attention to – Keeping a grip on the fundamentals of the topics will help to make the exam even easier. Applicants must have stronger conceptual knowledge of commonly asked topics.
• Choose the proper guidance – There are multiple ways of preparing for the examination. Students should be able to choose the one that suits them the best.
• Revision – Since the GATE CE 2023 syllabus is very broad, it is important to keep in touch with everything. We should revise regularly to make sure we do not forget.
• Solve sample paper – Solving sample papers will not just help you get a grip of the exam pattern and the type of questions but also help you understand how to segregate your time. So, solving sample papers is extremely important. You can find the sample papers and mock tests on Testbook.
• The GATE CE syllabus 2023 is broad and there is a lot to prepare for. Knowing the syllabus in detail will also help you understand how to prepare for the exam and where to start from. To get started with your preparation for GATE CE 2023, attempt the GATE CE test series now.

GATE CE Result 2023

Candidates can visit the website and download the GATE result with the help of their application number and other credentials. GATE marks are announced as per the stream and paper code. 

Step 1: Go to the link mentioned on the official website and log in with your credentials i.e. registration id and password.

Step 2: Download your scorecard and print it for future reference

Step 3: You can alternatively log on to the official website for the same.

We hope that you found this article on the GATE CE Exam 2023 useful and informative. We have provided the candidates with in-depth details of the exam. You can also reach out to us in case of any doubts or queries. Candidates can also start preparing for all types of Government exams and get quicker access to any required information through our Testbook Application.