GATE Aerospace Syllabus – Recent Updates Plus Tips

GATE aspirants are excited now that the exams are getting near. But they are also worried since GATE (General Aptitude Test for Engineering) is one of the most prestigious, sought-after competitive exams in India. Cracking GATE with excellent scores is no layman’s job. It’s a big deal, and an important milestone to pass for every tech geek. 

If you are a tech geek looking forward to appearing for this exam in 2022, then you must get started on the preparation strategies ASAP. Are you an Aerospace Engineer? Want to check out the recent syllabus for your subject? Fortunately, the authorities have released it, and we have condensed it in this article. We have also explained how to calculate GATE scores. Read ahead to know more. 

GATE Aerospace Syllabus for 2022 Exams 

The official authorities have finally released the syllabus for all the GATE subjects – including Aerospace Engineering, to assist students in understanding what topics they must cover and what types of questions will be asked in the GATE 2022 exam. Keep in mind that the engineering mathematics section is compulsory for all Aerospace Engineering candidates. You can look at the full GATE aerospace syllabus in detail and download the PDF. Here is the overall compilation of the syllabus for the year 2022 for this subject: 

 

Exam Sections	Topics at Core
Engineering Mathematics	Calculus Linear algebra Fourier series Differential equations Numerical methods for nonlinear and linear algebraic equations Laplace transform Numerical differentiation and integration Statistics and Probability  Complex analysis
Flight Mechanics	Airplane performance Basics Dynamic stability Static stability Equations of motion, longitudinal modes, aerodynamic forces and moments, stability & control derivatives, decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics, lateral-directional modes Euler angles
Space Dynamics	Determination of trajectory Central force motion The orbital period in simple cases Escape velocity Kepler’s laws
Aerodynamics	Potential flow theory Basic fluid mechanics Compressible flows Airfoils and wings Measurement and visualisation technique: wind tunnel testing  Shock – boundary layer interaction
Structures	Flight vehicle structures Strength of materials Vibration of beams Structural dynamics Airy’s stress function Equilibrium and compatibility equations: Theory of elasticity
Propulsion	Basics Engine performance Aerothermodynamics of aircraft engines Centrifugal compressor Turbomachinery Axial turbines Rocket propulsion Surge and stall  Aerothermodynamics of non-rotating propulsion components like combustor, intakes, and nozzle  Compressor-turbine matching  Turbine blade cooling

Exam Pattern for GATE 2022 Aerospace Engineering 

Here are some of the details of the GATE 2022 exam pattern: 

• Mode of Exam: Online 
• Types of Questions: NAT and MCQs 
• Duration of Examination: 3 Hours 
• Total Number of Questions: 65 Questions 
• Total Number of Sections: 3 Sections – Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Subject-Based 

Marks Distribution 

 

Section	Type of Questions	Total number of Marks	Distribution of Marks
General Aptitude	MCQs	15 Marks	Total 5 Questions carrying 1 mark each.
Engineering Mathematics	NATs and MCQs	85 Marks	Total 30 Questions carrying 2 marks each.

Marking Scheme 

The marking scheme of the exam is as follows: 

• Total Number of Marks: 100 Marks 
• Total Negative Marking: Deducted only for incorrect MCQs 

 

Question Type	Negative Marks for the Wrong Answer
NATs	No negative marking deducted from paper
MCQs	1/3 marks will be deducted for 1 mark questions, and 1/2 marks will be deducted for 2 marks questions.

How to Calculate GATE Score? 

The authorities obtain a candidate’s GATE score using a formula out of 1000. The GATE marks, on the other hand, are very different. These marks refer to the actual number that a candidate scores in the exam out of 100. Both of these are different. But all the qualified candidates are provided with their GATE marks as well as score, in the published results. The GATE scores are the actual criteria considered by Universities, PSUs, some entrance exams, and many more. 

A unique formula is used by the GATE conducting institutes and authorities to determine the normalised scores. They do so because there may be variations in the difficulty levels of questions in separate exam sessions. Thus, the GATE normalisation scores are calculated on the assumption that the distribution of the abilities of candidates is uniform across all sessions. Thus, the exams must be fair, and equally difficult for all. Since a large number of students give the GATE exam every year and their distribution across the sessions is random, this assumption is somewhat true. 

You can check out how to calculate GATE score in detail. But in short, the actual marks obtained by the candidates in the papers with just one session is used for calculating the GATE score. After that, in all the papers that have multiple exam sessions, the authorities use the normalised scores and the normalisation formula for calculating the remaining candidates’ scores. You can check the normalisation score as well in the above-mentioned link. 

We hope that this article was helpful for you to understand everything about the GATE Aerospace Syllabus along with the questions, marks distribution and calculation of scores. We wish you all the very best for your exams ahead. Do your best and start studying! Adios.