Wiley Acing the GATE: Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude, 2ed, 2023

Description

The book presents the subjects of Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude in a systematic, structured and precise manner. It intends to offer GATE aspirants a self-study and do-it-yourself approach by providing comprehensive and step-by-step treatment of each and every aspect of the GATE examination. In addition, the book aims to solve problems faced by aspirants in terms of extensive syllabus coverage of major engineering branches and unavailability of a standard book. The emphasis on fundamental concepts helps in developing the aptitude required for success in GATE. The book has all the three important 'C' qualities, that is Conciseness, Completeness and Correctness.

About the Author

Anil K. Maini is a Senior Scientist and a former Director of Laser Science and Technology Centre, an R&D establishment under Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), India. He has authored 16 books and published about 150 technical articles and papers in national and international magazines and conferences and has eight patents (Granted: 5, Pending: 3) to his credit.

Varsha Agrawal is Scientist at the Laser Science and Technology Centre. She has been with DRDO for the last 20 years and has been working on the design and development of a variety of electronics sub-systems for various defence-related applications. She has authored three books and co-authored 3 books, which include, Satellite Technology: Principles and Applications, Satellite Communications and Electronic Devices and Circuits.

Nakul Maini completed his Masters from University of Bristol, U.K. in Optical Communication and Signal Processing with merit. He has Co-authored three books, and has to his credit one design idea, two research papers and thirteen technical articles.

Table of Contents

Book Review

Preface

1. Linear Algebra

2. Calculus

3. Differential Equations

4. Complex Variables

5. Probability and Statistics

6. Numerical Methods

7. Mathematical Logic

8. Set Theory and Algebra

9. Combinatory

10. Graph Theory

11. Transform Theory

General Aptitude: Verbal Ability

1. English Grammar

2. Synonyms

3. Antonyms

4. Sentence Completion

5. Verbal Analogies

6. Word Groups

7. Verbal Deduction

General Aptitude: Numerical Ability

Unit 1: Basic Arithmetic

1. Number System

2. Percentage

3. Profit and Loss

4. Simple Interest and Compound Interest

5. Time and Work

6. Average, Mixture and Alligation

7. Ratio, Proportion and Variation

8. Speed, Distance and Time

Unit 2: Algebra

1. Permutation and Combination

2. Progression

3. Probability

4. Set Theory

5. Surds, Indices and Logarithms

Unit 3: Reasoning and Data Interpretation

1. Cubes and Dices

2. Line Graph

3. Tables

4. Blood Relationship

5. Bar Diagram

6. Pie Chart

7. Puzzles

8. Analytical Reasoning

General Aptitude: Solved Gate Previous Years’ Questions

Appendix — GATE 2018 PAPERS

Solved GATE (CS) 2018

Solved GATE (EC) 2018

Solved GATE (EE) 2018

Solved GATE (ME) 2018 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (ME) 2018 Afternoon Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2018 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2018 Afternoon Shift

Appendix — GATE 2019 PAPERS

Solved GATE (CS) 2019

Solved GATE (EC) 2019

Solved GATE (EE) 2019

Solved GATE (ME) 2019 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (ME) 2019 Afternoon Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2019 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2019 Afternoon Shift

Appendix — GATE 2020 PAPERS

Solved GATE (CS) 2020

Solved GATE (EC) 2020

Solved GATE (EE) 2020

Solved GATE (ME) 2020 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (ME) 2020 Afternoon Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2020 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2020 Afternoon Shift

Appendix — GATE 2021 PAPERS

Solved GATE (CS) 2021 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (CS) 2021 Afternoon Shift

Solved GATE (EC) 2021

Solved GATE (EE) 2021

Solved GATE (ME) 2021 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (ME) 2021 Afternoon Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2021 Morning Shift

Solved GATE (CE) 2021 Afternoon Shift