GATE English Syllabus
- 1. Literary Theories & Criticism (Classical to Contemporary)
- 2. Literary History (British, American, European, Indian Literature in English)
- 3. Poetry, Drama, Fiction, and Non-Fiction
- 4. Language: Linguistics & Grammar
- 5. Critical & Cultural Studies
Detailed syllabus: Official GATE Website
GATE Exam Pattern
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 3 hours
- Sections:
- General Aptitude – 15 marks
- Reasoning & Comprehension – 25 marks
- English (XH-C2) – 60 marks
- Question Types: MCQs, MSQs, NATs
- Negative Marking: Only for MCQs
Previous Year Question Papers