Syllabus and Study Materials

GATE XH Paper Syllabus

The Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) Paper is structured to assess candidates across a broad range of disciplines with a focus on analytical, reasoning, and subject-specific knowledge.

Paper Structure: The XH paper consists of three sections:

• General Aptitude (GA) – 15 marks (common to all GATE papers)

• Reasoning and Comprehension (XH-B1) – 25 marks (compulsory for all XH candidates)

• Optional Subject (One out of Six) – 60 marks

Total: 100 marks, Duration: 3 hours, Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)