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About Gate Aerospace Engineering Exam

GATE Aerospace Engineering Exam Schedule Out. The exam will be conducted on 11th February 2023. The Admit card will be released on 3rd January 2023. Earlier, GATE Notification has been released and has detailed information about the Aerospace Engineering stream as well. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering popularly known as GATE is an Entrance exam that serves as a gateway for all Engineering aspirants to fulfill their dream of getting a Master's Degree or of getting a job in a leading PSU such as ONGC, DRDO, etc. Read more about the exam dates shift timing, admit card, exam pattern, etc. for the GATE AE Exam in this article below. This article will provide all the details that the candidates need about the Gate Aerospace Engineering Exam 2023.


Gate Aerospace Engineering Exam Date

Events Dates
Application start date  30 August 2022
Application last date  07 October 2022
Admit card date  03 January 2023
Exam date  11 Febuary 2023
Result date  Notified Soon

Gate Aerospace Engineering Eligibility

Age

There is no minimum or maximum age limit mentioned in the GATE 2023 Information Brochure. Candidates just need to fulfil the educational qualification criteria to become eligible to apply for the GATE 2023 Exam as a part of the GATE AE Eligibility. 

Educational Qualification

The GATE Aerospace Engineering Eligibility in terms of Educational Qualification is listed below. Candidates should make sure they have all the required degrees and certificates. Candidates should note that the certificates/qualifications awarded by professional bodies/institutions upto 31st May 2013 stand recognized.

  • A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any Government-approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible for appearing in the GATE 2023 exam. 
  • Candidates who have completed any degree program in Engineering/Technology are eligible to apply for the GATE Aerospace Engineering Application.
  • The qualification of the Scribe will be matriculation (10th) or above. 
 

Qualifying Degree

Eligibility

Master’s degree in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent

Final year or Completed

B.E/B. Tech equivalent examination, of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AeSI by Aeronautical Society of India)

Completed section A or the equivalent of such professional courses

Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Four-year programme)

2nd/3rd/4th year or Completed

Integrated Master’s degree programs or Dual Degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Five-year programme)

4th/5th Year or Completed

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (4 years after 10+2/Post B.Sc./Post-Diploma)

Final year or Completed


Educational Qualification for International Students

The GATE Aerospace Engineering Eligibility for International candidates who are from Nepal, Singapore, Bangladesh, and UAE is as follows.

  • International candidates are eligible to apply for the GATE Aerospace Engineering Exam if they have completed their graduation Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology or are in the final year of their graduation.

Nationality Criteria 

Candidates of the following nationality stand valid and fulfil the GATE AE Eligibility.

  • Candidates who are Indian citizens and hold valid nationality proof (like- Voter ID Card, Passport, etc) fulfil the GATE Aerospace Engineering Eligibility.
  • Candidates from Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, and UAE can also apply for the GATE 2023 Exam.

Gate Aerospace Engineering Admit Card

The candidates can download the GATE Aerospace Engineering Hall Ticket once it has been released by the authorities. Candidates must keep in mind that the GATE aerospace engineering admit card will not be sent to them via email or post, they will have to download it from the official website of GATE. To avoid any confusion and hassle we have provided the candidates with the stepwise procedure to download the GATE aerospace engineering admit card. 

Step 1: Visit the GATE 2023 official website and click on the ‘Check admit Card’ option present on the screen.

Step 2: Enter your enrollment number and password

Step 3: Click on Login

Step 4: Your admit card will be displayed on the screen, download that.

Step 5: Go through all the details mentioned on the GATE aerospace engineering admit card 2023. Pay special attention to the photograph and signature. 

Step 6: Take a printout of the Admit Card to carry along with you to the examination hall.


Gate Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

The detailed GATE syllabus for aerospace engineering is given below for candidates reference. 

Subjects 

Topics

General Aptitude

  • Verbal
  • Non Verbal

Aerospace Engineering

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Flight Mechanics
  • Space Dynamics
  • Aerodynamics
  • Propulsions
  • Structures

The GATE aerospace engineering syllabus topics are further divided into subtopics which provide candidates detailed information regarding core topics and special topics to be covered under every subject and topic.

Topic wise GATE Aerospace Engineering syllabus

Topics

GATE syllabus for aerospace engineering

General Aptitude (Verbal & Non-Verbal)

  • Verbal: English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies ,critical reasoning, word groups, verbal analogies ,critical reasoning, instructions and verbal deduction
 
  • Non Verbal: Numerical computation, numerical reasoning, Numerical estimation and data interpretation

Engineering Mathematics

  • Linear Algebra:Linear Algebra: Vector algebra, Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, rank of a matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
  • Calculus: Functions of single variable,, gradient, divergence and curl,Integration, Line, surface, and volume, integrals limits, continuity and differentiability, directional derivatives, mean value theorem, chain rule, partial derivatives, maxima and minima Theorems of Stokes, Gauss, and Green.
  • Differential Equations: First-order linear and nonlinear differential equations, separation of variables methods and Partial differential equations. Higher-order linear ODEs with constant coefficients.
  • Special Topics: Fourier Series, Laplace Transforms, and Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations , Complex analysis, Probability and Statistics, Numerical integration and differentiation.

Flight Mechanics

  • Atmosphere: Properties, standard atmosphere. Classification of aircraft. Airplane (fixed-wing aircraft) configuration and various parts. The angle of attack, sideslip, Roll, pitch & yaw controls. Aerodynamic forces and moments. Pressure altitude, equivalent, calibrated, indicated air speeds, Primary flight instruments: Altimeter, ASI, VSI, Turn-bank Indicator.
  • Airplane performance: Drag polar, steady climb & descent, take off and landing, absolute and service ceiling, turning flight, V-n Diagram, range and endurance, load factor.
  • Static stability: Stability & control derivatives, lateral stability. Wing dihedral, sweep & position, hinge moments, stick forces, longitudinal stick fixed & free stability, horizontal tail position and size, directional stability, vertical tail position and size.
  • Special Topics: Dynamic stability, Euler angles, Lateral-directional modes, and Decoupling of longitudinal & lateral-directional dynamics and Equations of motion, Longitudinal modes.

Space Dynamics

  • Core Topics:Central force motion, orbital period in simple cases, determination of trajectory and Kepler’s law.
  • Special Topics: Orbit transfer, in-plane, and out-of-plane.

Aerodynamics

  • Basic Fluid Mechanics: Dimensional analysis and dynamic similarity, Conservation laws: Mass, momentum, and energy (Integral and differential form).
  • Potential flow theory: sources, Equations of motion, Longitudinal modes, and their superposition. Elementary ideas of viscous flows and layers.
  • Airfoils and wings: Airfoil nomenclature, Aerodynamic coefficients: lift, drag, and moment, Finite wing theory: Induced drag, Prandtl lifting line theory, Critical and drag divergence Mach number.
  • Compressible Flow: Basic concepts of compressibility, One-dimensional compressible flows, Prandtl-Meyer flow, Flow through nozzles and diffusers, Isentropic flows, Fanno flow, Rayleigh flow, Normal and oblique shocks.
  • Special Topics: Shock - boundary layer interaction,measurement & visualization techniques and wind tunnel testing.

Propulsions

  • Basics: Thermodynamics, combustion, boundary layers, heat transfer, and thermochemistry.
  • Aerothermodynamics of aircraft engines: Thrust, efficiency, range. Brayton cycle.
  • Engine performance: ramjet, turbojet and turboshaft engines. 
  • Turbomachinery: Axial compressors: Angular momentum, the efficiency of the compressor work, and compression, the characteristic, performance of a single axial compressor stage, and degree of reaction, multi-staging.
  • Centrifugal compressor: Stage dynamics, diffuser, inducer and impeller.
  • Axial turbines: Stage performance.
  • Rockets: Thrust equation and specific impulse, rocket performance, Multi-staging, Chemical rockets. 
  • Special Topics: Aerothermodynamics of non-rotating propulsion components such as intakes, turbine blade cooling, surge, combustor, nozzle, compressor-turbine matching, and stall

Structures

  • Strength of Materials: Stress and strain: Three-dimensional transformations, Three-dimensional Hooke’s law, Plane stress, and strain, Mohr’s circle & principal stresses.
  • Failure theories:Maximum stress, Statically determinate and indeterminate trusses and beams, Tresca von Mises, Strain energy, Castigliano’s principles.
  • Flight vehicle structures: Characteristics of aircraft materials and structures. Torsion, bending, and shear of thin-walled sections and Loads on aircraft.
  • Structural Dynamics: Free and forced vibrations of undamped and damped SDOF & 2 DOF systems 
  • Special Topics: Vibration of beams, Airy’s stress function, theory of elasticity, equilibrium & compatibility equations.

Gate Aerospace Engineering Exam Pattern

GATE Aerospace engineering Exam Pattern

Section

Number of questions

Marks

Duration

General Aptitude

10

15

3 Hours

Engineering Mathematics

55

25

Aerospace Engineering

60


Gate Aerospace Engineering How to Apply

The procedure for candidates to apply for the GATE Aerospace Engineering 2023 Exam has been given below. The candidates can follow these steps to complete the application process for GATE AE Exam.

Step 1: Visit the official website of GATE.

Step 2: Register on the portal by filling up the necessary information.

Step 3: Save the Registration ID and password for future reference.

Step 4: Log in with the Registration ID and password.

Step 5: Fill up important details required to complete the registration process.

Step 6: Upload a scanned recent photograph, signature, and category certificate (if needed). You can use Testbook Photo cropping tool to resize your image and signature specimen as per the dimensions given in the official PDF.

Step 7: Submit your application form.

Step 8: Proceed with payment of application fees.
 

Important Documents to be Uploaded Along with the GATE AE Application

The candidates will be required to upload a few documents such as a scanned photograph, signature, and category certificate. The candidates can go through the table given below.

Document

Size

Max. Pixels

Min. Pixels

Passport size photograph

20 kb -200 kb

480×640

240x320

Signature in running handwriting

5 kb-200 kb

160×560

80×280

Category Certificate (if applicable)

10 kb -300 kb

-

-

PwD Certificate (if applicable)

10 kb – 300 kb

-

-


GATE Aerospace Engineering Application Fee

The application fee for candidates in and outside India belonging to various categories have been given below.

For Examination Centres in India

Fees to be Paid (Rs.)

During the Extended Period

Female candidates

850

1350

SC/ST/PwD* category candidates

850

1350

All other candidates

1700

2200


For Examination Centres outside India (All Candidates)

Fees to be Paid

During the Extended Period

Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu

US$ 100

US$ 120

Dubai and Singapore

US$ 200

US$ 250


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Gate Aerospace Engineering Exam

Q. What is the Syllabus of Gate Aerospace Engineering Exam?
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