List of Topics to Score 60+ in GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE)

Dipanjana Sengupta

Updated On: November 07, 2023 09:00 AM | GATE

The topics to score 60+ in GATE Geomatics Engineering have been listed in this article along with some sample questions along with the GATE GM Syllabus PDF, previous years' question papers, and book suggestions.
List of Topics to Score 60+ in GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE)

List of Topics to Score 60+ in GATE Geomatics Engineering - If you are an aspirant of the GATE 2024 Geomatics Engineering Exam, and wondering if it is tough to score 60+ marks in GATE Geomatics Engineering Exam, you are in the correct place. Scoring 60+ marks is not unattainable. It requires adherence and preparation with the right strategy.  Some of the important topics from GATE GM Syllabus are Linear Algebra, Probability, Calculus, Principles of Remote Sensing, Principles of GIS, Surveying Principles and Instruments, Sampling, etc.

The GATE 2024 Geomatics Engineering paper consists of three sections- General Aptitude, Part A, and Part B (section 1 and 2). The GATE 2024 exam is scheduled to be held on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024 . In this article, we will discuss the list of topics that can help you fetch 60+ marks in GATE Geomatics Engineering.

Also check- GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) Practice Papers 2024

Topics to Score 60+ in GATE Geomatics Engineering

The topics to score 60+ marks in GATE GM Exam 2024 have been listed below.

Sections

Important Topics

Engineering Mathematics

  • Regression Analysis
  • Correlation Coefficient
  • Chi Square Test

Remote Sensing

  • Remote Sensing Data Products
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum

GNSS

DGPS

GIS

  • Data Models and Data Structures
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Terrain Modeling and Network Analysis

Maps

  • Map Datum
  • Coordinate Systems

Land Surveying

  • Trigonometric Levelling
  • Theodolite and Total Station and Their Uses
  • Triangulation and Trilateration

Aerial Photogrammetry

  • 3-D Model
  • Height Determination using Parallax Bar
  • Digital Elevation Model

Image Transformation

  • Colour Transformations
  • Indices

Note- Candidates should note that these topics have been extracted from previous years' trends based on their weightage and frequency of the questions in the exam.
Also Check - GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) Syllabus 2024: PDF Download, List of Chapters and Topics

GATE Geomatics Engineering Sample Questions

Below are some of the sample questions of GATE Geomatics Engineering:

  • A distance of 7.5 km was estimated with an electronic distance-calculating instrument with a precision of 0.2 mm + 0.2 ppm. The  standard error of the measurement (rounded to two decimal places) will be:
  1. 2. 51 mm
  2. 0.40 mm
  3. 1.51 mm
  4. 0.20 mm
  • In the electromagnetic spectrum, the Thermal Infra‐red region lies between‐
  1. 1.00‐3.00 µm
  2. 3.00‐14.00 µm
  3. 0.42‐0.92 µm
  4. 14.00‐100.00 µm
  • The reduced bearing of a 30 m long line is S30°E. The latitude and departure of the line  is-
  1. 25.98 m, ‐15.00  m
  2. ‐25.98 m, 15.00 m
  3. 15.00  m,   25.98 m
  4. ‐15.00 m, ‐25.98 m
  • A survey where the shape of the Earth is taken into account is called‐
  1. Plane Survey
  2. Hydrographic Survey
  3. Geodetic Survey
  4. Cadastral Survey
  • An image of size MxN convolved with a filter of size KxL results in an output image of size:
  1. M‐K x N‐L
  2. M+K x N+L
  3. (M‐K+1) x (N‐L+1)
  4. MxN

Quick Links:

GATE Geomatics Engineering Syllabus 2024 PDF

IISc Bangalore has released the syllabus of GATE Geomatics Engineering on the official website. Candidates can download the syllabus in the form of a PDF.

GATE 2024 Geomatics Engineering Best Books

The table below shows the GATE 2024 best books that the candidates can refer to while preparing for GATE 2024 Geomatics Engineering.

Book Name

Author

GATE General Aptitude & Engineering Mathematics

Trishna

Geomatics Engineering

Manoj K Arora, RC Badjatia

Surveying (vol. 1,2,3)

B.C.Punia, Ashok Jain, Arun Jain

Reasoning and Aptitude

Nem Singh

Higher Engineering Mathematics

Bandaru Ramana

Also Check- How to Qualify for GATE 2024 without Coaching?

GATE Geomatics Engineering Question Papers

As GATE Geomatics Engineering was introduced in 2022, we have accumulated the question papers from 2022, and 2023.

GATE GM Previous Year Papers

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GATE Geomatics Engineering Paper 2024

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GATE Geomatics Engineering Paper 2023

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GATE Geomatics Engineering Paper 2022

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FAQs

Which are the best books for GATE Geomatics Engineering?

Surveying (vol. 1,2,3) by B.C.Punia, Ashok Jain, Arun Jain, and Geomatics Engineering by Prof. Surbhi Jain, Mukesh Rai are some of the best books for GATE Geomatics Engineering.

Which are the topics carrying the highest weight in GATE Geomatics?

Remote Sensing, Aerial Photogrammetry, Data Quantization, and Processing, Radiometric and Geometric Corrections are the topics carrying the highest weight in GATE Geomatics.

What are the GATE opportunities for geomatics engineering?

Candidates who qualify for GATE Geomatics Engineering will be able to apply for MTech /Ph. D. in various institutions including IITs. 

How to prepare for GATE geomatics?

Preparing for GATE Geomatics Engineering, candidates have to understand the exam pattern and syllabus first. This will help them to have an idea about the topics going to be asked in the exam, pattern, duration, etc. Practice the sample papers, previous year's question papers, and mock tests and follow a structured timetable. Refer to the best available books and revise from time to time.

What is the marks distribution in GATE geomatics engineering?

The marks distribution of GATE Geomatics Engineering states that Section I (General Aptitude) consists of 15 marks and Section B is further divided into Parts A & B. Part A is allocated as 55 marks and Part B is 30 marks. The total marks in the GATE Geomatics Engineering 2024 Exams are 100 marks.

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