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Nov 18, 2021
With the GATE 2022 exam approaching, it is imperative to streamline your GATE exam preparation and start focusing on essential topics expected to come in the GATE exam.
Out of the many papers in the GATE, Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) is one of the toughest yet scoring papers. Every year lakhs of students opt for this paper and try their luck to get admission in premier institutes (IISc and IITs) to pursue postgraduate courses such as M.E, M.Tech, and Ph.D.
If you are a GATE Computer Science and Information Technology aspirant preparing for the exam, then this is the article you must read, as we will provide you with a list of the most important CS & IT topics.
We want you to save crucial time and devote it to preparing for the important topics listed below:
Also read: Common Mistakes to Avoid in GATE Exam Preparation
Subject | Important Topics |
Engineering Mathematics | Matrix Determinant Conditional Probability Linear algebra |
Discrete Mathematics | Predicate and Propositional Logic Sets Relations, FunctionGraph Theory, Graph Colouring, Counting, Group Theory |
Digital Logic | Combinational Circuits (Multiplexers, De-multiplexers, and Decoders) Number Systems Logic Gates Sequential Circuits (Flip-Flops) Boolean Algebra K Maps |
Computer Organisation and Structure | Machine Instruction ALU, Data-path and Control Unit Pipelining Memory Hierarchy Design and Cache memory Secondary Storage Addressing Modes |
Programming & Data Structures | Basic Operator Arithmetic, Flow control function Recursion Storage Class Pointers Parameter Passing Arrays Stacks Queues Trees Hashing |
Theory of Computation | Finite Automata Regular Expressions Regular Languages Context Free Languages Push Down Automata Turning Machine DFA Closure Properties |
Compiler Design | Lexical Analysis Context Free Grammar Syntax Directed Translation Parsers Intermediate Code Generation Code Optimization |
Computer Networks | OSI Reference Model, TCP/IP LAN technologies Switching IPV4 and IPV6 Routing Algorithms Data Link Layer Application Layer Network Layer |
Algorithms | Algorithm Analysis Asymptotic Notations Sorting Algorithms Divide and Conquer Greedy Methods Dynamic Programming |
Operating Systems | Process Concepts, System Calls, CPU scheduling, Synchronization Mechanisms, Deadlock, Memory management and virtual memory, File system and device management |
Database Management System | ER Diagram, Relationship Model SQL, Relational algebra, Functional dependency, Normalization, Transaction and concurrency control, File Organisation and Indexing |
Read more: Recommended books for GATE CS & IT Preparation
The topics mentioned above should be studied on priority. However, comprehensive preparation of CS&IT is what you will require to get your dream score.
Hence, choose a reliable training partner for the GATE CS & IT preparation, such as PrepLadder.
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It has everything you need to crack GATE, such as engaging and conceptual video lectures from the DREAM TEAM, extensive QBank with explanations and solutions, Subject tests & Mock tests for practice, and much more.
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All the best for your exam.
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Raminder is a Content Manager at PrepLadder. He has worked in several aspects of the education industry throughout his career and has assisted numerous candidates in cracking major competitive exams.
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