Best Books & Mock Tests for GATE CH 2026

TestsYou recommends the EduJha GATE CH mock test series as its top pick (featured partner) — full-length tests on the latest pattern, topic-wise practice sets and previous year papers with solutions. Aim for at least 15–20 full mocks before the exam and analyse every test.

The most recommended books for GATE CH are: Previous Years' Solved Papers (branch-wise) by MADE EASY Editorial Board; Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal; Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines by R.K. Bansal; Engineering Thermodynamics by P.K. Nag. Start with the EduJha GATE CH book set for syllabus-aligned practice, then use the standard books for depth. Read one good book per subject multiple times instead of many books once.

GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) (GATE CH) is conducted by IISc Bangalore & IITs (rotating organising institute). Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for Chemical Engineering. The score is used for M.Tech/PhD admissions at IITs, NITs and IISc and for recruitment in PSUs such as ONGC, NTPC, IOCL, BHEL and PGCIL.

Final-year or completed B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch/M.Sc. or equivalent; no age limit. Always verify the latest criteria in the official notification at https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE CH is conducted in the following stage(s): Single CBT (65 questions, 100 marks: MCQ, MSQ, NAT). Mode: Online (CBT).

The main subjects/sections of GATE CH are: Engineering Mathematics, Process Calculations, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Thermodynamics, Reaction Engineering, Process Control, General Aptitude. Download the detailed syllabus from https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in.

GATE CH is held once a year. Dates are announced by IISc Bangalore & IITs (rotating organising institute) in the official notification.

(1) Download the official syllabus and previous papers. (2) Build concepts from one standard book per subject. (3) Practise topic-wise sets daily. (4) Start full-length mock tests at least 3 months before the exam and analyse each one. (5) Revise weak areas and keep a short-notes register. (6) Take the last 15 days only for revision and mocks.