Can you suggest some good books for the preparation of GATE for CSE?
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2 Answers
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The best books for preparation are:
For quant and english part:
Arun Sharma Quantitative Aptitude.
Arun Sharma Reading Comprehension and Verbal Reasoning.
For Mathematics:
B.S Grewal.
IIT Maths by M.L Khanna.
For Core Subjects:
Data Structures by Schaum Series.
Algorithms By Coreman.
Theory of Computation by J.D Ullman.
Operating System by Peter Baer Galvin.
Compiler Design and Digital Logic by Morris Mano.
Computer Networks by A.S Tanenbhaum.
DBMS by Korth
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For MCQ purpose of Core Subjects go for:
Timothy J.Williams by Tata McGraw Hill.
CS and IT GATE by Arihant Publication. -
Those candidates who are preparing for the GATE Computer Science Engineering paper should refer to the best GATE Computer Science Engineering books 2025 so that their chances of cracking the entrance exam increase. It is important to choose a good book in the preparation journey, and simultaneously, the right strategy also matters. Here, we have listed some books for CSE that may help students in their preparation. Engineering Mathematics:
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics by Erwin Kreyszig, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications by Kenneth Rosen.\
- Theory of Computation: An Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata by Peter Linz
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