GATE — Electronics & Communication
Complete GATE EC prep — from the basics of electronic devices & circuits to the advanced topics of communication & electromagnetic theory.
- Interactive teaching-learning + recorded class support
- PYQ & other problem solving + regular tests
- 1:1 mentorship + doubt clearing system
Recent GATE toppers
Mode
Target year
Course fee
800+
Class Hours
5K+
Practice Questions
120+
Assessment Tests
1:1
Mentorship Sessions
Curriculum
What we will cover
01Engineering 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: Linear differential equations, Euler-Cauchy equation, Nonhomogeneous 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, correlation and regression analysis.
02Networks, 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.
- LTI systems: definition and properties, causality, stability, impulse response, convolution, poles and zeroes, frequency response, group delay, phase delay.
- Continuous-time Signals: Fourier series and Fourier transform, Nyquist sampling theorem, sampling and reconstruction.
- Discrete-time Signals: DTFT, DFT, z-transform, FIR and IIR filter design.
03Electronic Devices+
- Formation of energy bands in solids, 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, scaling in MOSFETs, LED, photo diode and solar cell.
04Analog 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 trigger and oscillators, dominant-pole (Miller) compensation, phase margin.
05Digital 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.
06Control 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; compensators, PID controller; State variable model and solution of state equation of LTI systems.
07Communications+
- Random Processes: Autocorrelation 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, source coding, mutual information and channel capacity theorem.
- Digital Communications: PCM, DPCM, digital modulation schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM), bandwidth, inter-symbol interference, MAP, ML detection, matched filter receiver, SNR and BER. Fundamentals of error correction, Hamming codes, CRC.
08Electromagnetics+
- 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.
09General Aptitude+
- 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, 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.
Salient Features
What you'll get in this course
800+ hours of interactive classes
Subject-wise best faculty members
Proper concept & analytical skill development
Recorded video class support for revision
3000+ problems & question discussion in class
Additional 200+ hours of problem-solving videos
Chapter-wise updated workbooks for practice
Topic-wise PYQ discussion for each subject
Systematic revision & doubt clearance
Complete mock test series with 120+ tests
Test series includes subject-wise, sectional & full-length tests
Test-paper analysis report for assessment
Career Outcomes
What you'll be able to do
Qualify for M.Tech, M.E., MS-by-research and direct PhD admission in VLSI, embedded systems, signal processing, communication and RF streams at the IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs and other CFTIs.
Pursue a funded postgraduate degree, where an M.Tech seat at an institute typically carries a monthly stipend so you can specialise without financial strain.
Open the door to PSU recruitment through your GATE score at organisations that hire electronics and communication engineers, such as BEL, HAL, ECIL and BHEL, alongside power and infrastructure PSUs that periodically recruit electronics profiles.
Compete for research fellowships and R&D roles at defence and space electronics labs like DRDO, ISRO and C-DAC, building toward a long-term research or academic career.
Use a GATE score that stays valid for three years across multiple admission and recruitment cycles to move into chip design, embedded and RF/communication engineering roles.
Ratings & Reviews
What learners say
4.8
752 reviews
“IAE Academy taught me to focus on the learning journey. The teachers built the fundamentals before progressing, making the transition to GATE standards smooth. Weekend classes and small batch sizes gave me flexibility and personalised attention.”
Niloy Ghosh
GATE 2019 · IIT Kharagpur
“The well-structured classes, comprehensive question bank, mock tests and constant encouragement from the faculty played a big role in helping me get selected for M.Tech in Communication & Signal Processing at IIT Indore.”
Ahona Dutta
GATE 2026 · IIT Indore
“IAE Academy had been instrumental in my GATE journey. The classes were interesting and the online exams were very helpful in my preparation. I would urge everyone to join IAE Academy if they wish to succeed in GATE.”
Debrupendu Gupta
GATE 2025 · AIR 8 · IISc Bangalore
FAQ
Common questions
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