GATE Books for CSE

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GATE Books for CSE

GATE Books for CSE

Recently IIT Bombay released GATE results 2021 on March 19. GATE is platform 9 ¾ for students aspiring for masters and doctoral degrees by breaking the magical wall,  In this case, cracking the GATE exam. GATE CSE is an entrance exam for undergraduate students aiming to study at postgraduate or doctorate level in computer science or jobs in Public Sector Units (PSUs). Based on the applicant’s rank in GATE students can take admission in IIT & IISc institutes. Some students start preparing for the GATE exam at least a year before. One of the important tricks to clear the GATE CSE exam is to refer to the right books. 

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Exam Duration 3 Hours
Total Marks 100
Total Questions 65
Type of Questions Multiple Choice questions & Numerical answer type
No. of sections General Aptitude
Engineering Mathematics (Chemistry for XL Exams)
Stream Specific
Language of Exam English
Exam Mode Online
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Type Entrance Test
Official Website www.gate.iitb.ac.in

Before we move forward to the best GATE books for CSE. Let’s see the syllabus & marking scheme of  GATE CSE.

Syllabus for GATE CSE

Section Marks Weightage*
Engineering Mathematics  6%
Digital Logic  5%
Computer Organization and Architecture  12%
Programming and Data Structures  13%
Algorithms  7%
Theory of Computation  10%
Compiler Design  5%
Operating System  11%
Databases 9%
Computer Network 7%
General Aptitude 15%

*Exam weightage fluctuate with every exam, this is a general estimation of exam weightage

Also Read: GATE Syllabus for CSE


Important Gate Books For CSE topic wise

Topic Book Author
Engineering Mathematics Higher Engineering Mathematics  B. S. Grewal
Digital Logic  Digital Logic & Computer Design  Morris Mano
computer Organization and Architecture Computer Organization and Architecture Hamacher, Vranesic, Zaky
Programming and Data Structures Classic Data Structures  Debasis Samanta
Algorithms  Introduction to Algorithms  Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson,  Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein
Theory of Computation An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata Peter Linz
Compiler Design Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools  Alfred V. Aho, Ravi Sethi, D. Jeffrey Ulman
Operating Systems Operating System Concepts  Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne
Databases Databases Concepts Silberschatz, Sudarshan, Korth
Computer Network Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross
General Aptitude A Modern Approach to Verbal
& Non-Verbal Reasoning 
RS Aggarwal

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Which Book is the Best for You?

Now that you know the best books for GATE, let’s see which one is the best book for GATE for you!!

Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal

  • Most Popular among students
  • Covers topics like algebra, calculus, differential equations, complex analysis, transforms, and numerical techniques
  • Contains solved and unsolved equations for practice

Digital Logic & Computer Design by Morris Mano

  • Good for beginners
  • Covers switching circuits & digital systems
  • Principles of digital computer organization

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Computer Organization and Architecture By Hamacher, Vranesic, Zaky

  • Easy to understand the difficult topics with the help of  various examples
  • The mix of hardware and software topics
  • Principles of computer organization

Classic data structures by Debasis Samanta

  • Recommended at various engineering colleges in India
  • Representation, operation & application of data structures
  • To improve and test your knowledge after every chapter exercise questions are present

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Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, Ronald L. Rivest, Clifford Stein

  • Builds a foundation for algorithm & data structures
  • Detailed knowledge of algorithms
  • Able to understand better with the help of examples

An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter linz

  • Focused on illustrative examples
  • Easy to understand language
  • Fundamentals & theories of computer science

Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools by Alfred V. Aho, Ravi Sethi, DA. Jeffrey Ullman

  • Also known as dragon book
  • Concepts of software engineering, programming languages, and computer architecture
  • Covers all the recent and past updates of the field

Operating System Concepts by Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne

  • Fundamentals of operating systems
  • Covers security and programming
  • Projects and exercise to enhance the skills

Database System Concepts by Silberschatz, Sudarshan, Korth

  • Covers Database language, system, design, and application
  • Includes history of database systems
  • Excercise at end of each chapter for self-evaluation

Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach by James F. Kurose, Keith W. Ross

  • Combination of current and fitting network technologies
  • Covers protocols and concepts of networking
  • Includes different layers and networks

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal

  • Based on the latest examination pattern
  • Solved questions with detailed explanations
  • Contains question from different examination

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Some more GATE books for CSE 

These books contain overall topics for GATE CSE & a great choice for preparation as well as practice.

  • GATE Computer Science & Information Technology by GKP, G.K. Pub
  • A Handbook for Computer Science /IT Engineering by Made easy publications
  • Graph Theory with Applications to Engineering and Computer Science by Deo and Narsingh, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited
  • GATE Practice Sets by Pearson
  • Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach by Pressman
  • Database Management Systems – DBMS by Korth.
  • Computer Algorithms by Ellis Horowitz.

Also Read: GATE Eligibility

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an applicant eligible for admission if he/she has a provisional degree?

Yes, applicants are eligible to apply if they have a provisional degree.

Applicants that have completed their graduation through distance education are eligible for GATE?

Yes, distance education applicants are also eligible for GATE

Is there any limit for the no. of attempts in the GATE examination?

Applicants can try as many times as they desire.

What is the required CGPA for the GATE examination for general category applicants?

The required CGPA is 8.5 or above

Does the GATE examination help to get a job in the government sector?

Yes, applicants can be placed in PSUs

Is there any negative marking in Numerical answer type questions?

No, there is no negative marking in NTAs

There are a variety of books available in the market and online to prepare for GATE CSE and it becomes difficult to choose the right ones, With the help of the right GATE books for CSE & determination you can crack the GATE CSE and be part of elite universities/ colleges. All the best from Leverage Edu!

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