GATE 2025 Syllabus for Aerospace Engineering : Download Syllabus with Weightage PDF

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IIT Roorkee has released the official GATE 2025 Aerospace Engineering syllabus on gate2025.iitr.ac.in/. We have provided PDF links to download the updated AE syllabus. The syllabus for AE is based on three different sections, Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude and Core AE subjects. The question paper includes a total of 65 questions, out of which approximately 45 questions are from the syllabus of the AE core subject.

The exam is likely to be conducted from February 1-9, 2025, registrations for which will begin in August 2024. You can cover the entire syllabus of AE in a minimum of 6 months but it is always advisable to start early.

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GATE Aerospace Engineering Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern for Aerospace Engineering

Sections Marks Weightage Number of Questions Marks
General Aptitude 15% 10 15
Engineering Mathematics 15% 9 15
Aerospace Engineering 70% 46 70
Total - 65 100

GATE Aerospace Engineering in Nutshell

GATE Aerospace Engineering in a Nutshell

Aerospace Engineering Paper Code AE
Exam Mode Online
Total Marks 100
Number of Questions 65
Types of Questions MCQs and NAT.
Number of Sections 3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering Subject Questions)
Weightage by Section General Aptitude – 15% of total marks Engineering Mathematics – 15% of total marks Aerospace Engineering Subjects – 70% of total marks
Total Time Duration 3 hours (180 minutes)

GATE Important Sections to Note

Important Sections to Note

Section 1
Numerical Computation English Grammar
Numerical Estimation Verbal Analogies
Numerical Reasoning and Data Interpretation Vocabulary
Section 2
Linear Algebra Complex Analysis
Calculus Numerical Methods
Differential Equations ( ODE and PDE) Probability and Statistics
Vector Analysis Limits and Continuity
Section 3
Basics of Flight Mechanics Airplane Performance
Basic Fluid Mechanics Airfoil and WIngs
Basic Fluid Mechanics Airfoil and WIngs
Compressible Flows Strength of materials
Flight Vehicle Structures Structural Dynamics
Basics of Propulsion Aerothermodynamics of Blade Engines
Turbomachinery Space Dynamics

Tips from GATE AIR 1

Tips from GATE AIR 1- Kundan Jaiswal

1. Comprehensive Study of Essential Subjects: Dedicated significant effort to mastering key topics like Structures and Flight Mechanics, which are pivotal for Aerospace and commonly featured in GATE exams.

2. Centralized Study Material Collection: Organized all relevant study resources into a single, detailed compilation to eliminate the need for time-consuming searches.

3. In-depth Analysis of Test Series: Conducted thorough reviews of test series, focusing on understanding and correcting mistakes, particularly those related to concepts and calculations.


GATE Topic-wise Weightage

Topic-wise Weightage

Section Total Number of Questions
Engineering Mathematics 9
Basics of Flight Mechanics 5
Airplane Performance 3
Basic Fluid Mechanics 5
Airfoil and WIngs 6
Compressible Flows 3
Strength of materials 5
Flight Vehicle Structures 3
Structural Dynamics 4
Basics of Propulsion 2
Aerothermodynamics of Blade Engines 4
Turbomachinery 3
Space Dynamics 3

Previous Year Question Papers

Previous Year Question Papers for Aerospace Engineering

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GATE Aerospace Engineering Books

Books to Refer for GATE Aerospace Engineering

Book Name Author/ Publisher
GATE Engineering Mathematics for All Streams Abhinav Goel and Suraj Singh, Arihant Publication
Introduction to Flight John D Anderson, Tata McGraw - Hill Education
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics John D Anderson, Tata McGraw - Hill Education
Theory of Structures Ramamrutham, Dhanpat Rai Publishing Company
Rocket Propulsion Elements George P. Sutton, Wiley India Pvt Ltd

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. What are the important subjects covered in GATE Aerospace Engineering Syllabus?

Ans. Following are the important subjects covered in Aerospace Engineering Syllabus:

  • Basics of Flight Mechanics
  • Airplane Performance
  • Basic Fluid Mechanics
  • Airfoil and WIngs
  • Compressible Flows
  • Strength of materials
  • Flight Vehicle Structures
  • Structural Dynamics
  • Basics of Propulsion

Ques. When will the official syllabus for GATE ECE will be declared by IIT Roorkee?

Ans. IIT Roorkee has released the official syllabus of all the subjects on July 1. They have released it on their official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in/.


*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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IIT Indore GATE Cutoss 2023 has not been released officially IIT Kanpur will release the GATE 2023 cutoff for IIT Indore Students having valid GATE scores from 2023, 2022, or 2021 will be eligible for admission to MTech courses. Considering the IIT Indore GATE cutoff for 2021, The overall cutoff for GATE is 615 - 740 marks. Here is the branch-wise cutoff M.Tech Material Science and Engineering 615 M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing 657 M.Tech VLSI Design and Nanoelectronics 670 M.Tech Production & Industrial Engineering 740 Please note that the above cutoff is only for the general category....Read More
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Yes, it may be possible. Here are the reasons why- IIT Tirupati is a very new IIT, established in 2015. It is not well known currently, especially in North India.  It releases its applications quite early. Its MS and Phd. batches started only a few years ago, so those with better scores will prefer NITs over IIT Tirupati. The cutoff for MS is also low in IIT Madras because very few students are interested in pursuing the course. Ultimately, the number of applicants and the interview round will decide your fate. ...Read More
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Verify your eligibility for your desired course on the GITAM website or get in touch with the admissions office directly if you are a "longterm student"—that is, if you finished your qualifying exam several years ago. Unless otherwise noted, most programmes do not specifically exclude long-term students. Student Type Eligible for GITAM GAT? Notes/Clarification Appearing in the current year Yes For example, 12th in 2025 or graduation in 2025 Passed in the previous year Usually Yes No explicit gap year limit for most courses Long-term gap (many years) Check course-wise criteria No strict age/gap limit, but confirm for each program Yes, long-term students can generally apply for the GITAM GAT (GITAM Admission Test) exam, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for the specific course they are interested in....Read More
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Ques. My son has scored 42.33 marks in GATE (CSE). Could you please suggest which IITs, NITs, or IIITs he might be eligible for an M.Tech in Computer Science?

With a GATE 2025 score of 42.33 marks in Computer Science, your son has comfortably crossed the General category qualifying cut-off mark of 29.2 marks and can be eligible for admission into a number of top institutes in India. Here is a quick analysis of where he stands and the options that actually confront him: Admission Possibilities Institute Type Chance for Admission in CSE Top IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, etc.) Unlikely, as cutoffs are usually 55–65+ marks Newer IITs (Jodhpur, Patna, Dhanbad, etc.) Possible in later rounds or for allied CSE branches Top NITs (Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal) Competitive, but admission more likely in later rounds or for specializations like information security and data science. Mid/Lower NITs Good chance for direct admission in CSE Top IIITs (Allahabad, Gwalior, Jabalpur) Competitive; possible depending on the round and specialization Other IIITs Good chances for CSE or related programs Recommendations: Apply through COAP (for IITs) and CCMT (for NITs/IIITs). Keep looking for related fields like Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology, which may have slightly lower cutoffs. And take all rounds of counseling, including spot rounds, as cutoff trends fluctuate every year. Also visit state universities and centrally funded colleges that accept GATE scores. Your son is rightly positioned for M.Tech admissions in all NITs, IIITs, and new IITs. CSE and this score will not make the top 5 IITs feasible, but there are plenty of good colleges where he can build a strong academic and professional life. Wishing your son best of luck for future admissions....Read More
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