GATE Economics | IIT JAM Economics Course SYLLABUS , EXAM STRUCTURE , PAST YEAR SOLUTION, FREE CLASSES , Mock tests

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. GATE exam is undertaken to provide students admission into postgraduate programs and doctoral programs in institutes supported by the Ministry of Education and other government agencies. It is conducted for various streams, including commerce and arts (especially, Economics).  

The GATE Economics exam is one of the new papers introduced in 2021. The GATE Exam is conducted by the IISc and seven Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) on behalf of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. A good performance in the GATE examination will provide admission opportunities into these eminent institutions.  The paper code for the GATE Economics exam is XH-C1. 

GATE Economics is one of the six papers under the Humanities and Social Sciences section of the examination. This exam tests understanding of economic concepts for admission into postgraduate studies and recruitment by public sector companies. 

GATE Economics Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the GATE Exam an applicant must be an Indian national. International candidates belonging to Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be also eligible. Educational eligibility requires a candidate to be currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree program OR has already completed any government-approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts. There is no age bar for candidates applying to the GATE examination.

There is no restriction on the number of attempts for the GATE Examination. Candidates can choose to appear for one or two papers from a prescribed list of combinations. For example, a candidate can choose to appear for Economics (XH-C1) and Mathematics (MA) papers. However, candidates cannot choose two papers from the same section, such as Economics (XH-C1) and English (XH-C2).

  GATE Economics Exam Pattern​

The GATE Economics exam pattern is similar to other GATE papers. It consists of 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The questions are divided into two types: multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions.  A better analysis of the paper is given below:

Particulars	Details
Examination Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration	3 Hours
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject
Type of Questions	(a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Questions for testing these abilities	Recall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis & Synthesis
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in paper XH (Humanities and Social Sciences)	General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks = Total: 100 Marks
Marking Scheme	Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking	For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking.For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.NO negative marking for MSQ & NAT.

GATE Economics Syllabus 2023

GATE Economics syllabus covers five main areas: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, International Economics, Public Economics, Development Economics, and Indian Economy. The syllabus also includes some general aptitude questions on verbal ability and numerical ability.

GATE Economics Preparation

• GATE Economics preparation strategy involves a thorough study of the syllabus, revision of the concepts and formulas, solving previous year papers and mock tests, and practising time management and accuracy. 

• Sourav sir's classes provide a great platform for students to prepare for the GATE Exam with the help of expert faculties who are not just teachers but also mentors in the learning journey. 
  

• Sourav sir's classes teachers will let you know how to study a syllabus consisting of 7 subjects, and over 50 sub-topics in them. 

• The exam is tough, but with the right division of time and practice you can qualify the exam. We prepare study plans and classes in such a way that you can learn regularly and most importantly judge your performance regularly. 

• Leaving some good days for practising via test series and previous years question papers. 

Sourav Sir's Classes provides a great opportunity to be mentored by the experts along the way of preparation. The aspirants can avail the course or get in touch with the academic counsellor for more details at +91 7880 10 7880. 

GATE Economics Application

The application process for GATE Economics is similar to the application process for other GATE papers. You need to follow these steps to apply for the exam:

• Visit the official website of GATE 2023 and register yourself as a new user using your email address, mobile number, and a password. You will receive an enrollment ID and a confirmation link on your email.

• Fill the online application form with your personal, academic, and contact details. Choose Economics (XH-C1) as your primary paper and select your preferred exam cities.

• Upload the scanned images of your photograph, signature, category certificate (if applicable), and degree certificate or provisional certificate or course completion certificate or pre-final year mark sheet (as per your eligibility criteria) in the prescribed format and size.

• Pay the application fee through online mode using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. The fee varies depending on your category and nationality.

Candidate Category	Regular Period (30th Aug to 30th Sept 2022)	During the Extended Period (1st Oct to 7th Oct 2022)
Female candidates (per paper)	₹ 850	₹ 1350
SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per paper)	₹ 850	₹ 1350
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper)	₹ 1700	₹ 2200

Note: The above Application fees are for single paper. The fees for candidates opting for double-paper would be twice of the above-mentioned fees

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