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:
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
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
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.
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Raminder Singh
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.
