GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) Important Topics 2024

GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) Important Topics: Check the Important Topics of GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence along with the best books for preparing for GATE Data Science & AI paper.

Aug 28, 2023, 18:46 IST
Get important topics of GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) syllabus
Get important topics of GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) syllabus

GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) Important Topics: IISc Bangalore has added Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) as a new subject for GATE 2024 exam. As it is a new subject, the candidates must be curious about the important topics of Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA). In this article, we will discuss the important topics, best books etc., for GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence subject.

GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) Important Topics: Overview

After seeing the rising demand for AI-focused data science professionals in India as well as the global market, IISc Bangalore has added Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) as a new subject in GATE 2024. The inclusion of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence as subjects in the GATE 2024 exam shows the growing importance of these fields in various industries. Candidate from any engineering discipline can apply for GATE Data Science and AI paper. An overview of GATE Data Science & AI subject is provided below.

 

GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) 2024 : Overview

Conducting Body

IISc Bangalore

GATE Exam Date

To be announced 

Total Number of Questions

65

Maximum Marks

100 

Time Allotted

3 hours

Mode of Exam

Online

Type of Questions

  • Multiple choice Questions(MCQs)
  • Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
  • Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

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GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA): Important Topics 

GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) exam consists of two sections i.e. General Aptitude and core Data Science & AI subjects. The weightage of General Aptitude and core Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is 15% and 85% respectively. Candidates should also go through the GATE Data Science and AI syllabus in great detail to know the important topics that will be asked in the exam. Here we will discuss important topics for Data Science & AI.

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Important Topics 

 

GATE Data Science and AI Important Topics

Topic

Sub Topics

Probability and Statistics

  • Permutation and Combinations
  • Independent events, mutually exclusive events
  • Bayes Theorem
  • Variance, mean, median, mode and standard deviation, correlation, and covariance
  • Bernoulli, Binomial Distribution
  • t-distribution, chi-squared distributions
  • z-test, t-test, chi-squared test

Linear Algebra

  • Vector space, subspaces
  • Linear dependence and independence of vectors
  • Matrices
  • Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
  • Determinant
  • LU decomposition, singular value decomposition

Calculus and Optimization

  • Functions of a single variable
  • Limit, continuity, and differentiability
  • Taylor Series
  • Maxima and Minima

Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms

  • Programming in Python
  • Search Algorithms
  • Basic Sorting Algorithms
  • Divide and Conquer
  • Basic Graph Algorithms

Database Management and Warehousing

  • ER-model
  • Relational Model
  • Data Transformation
  • Data Warehouse Modelling

Machine Learning

  • Regression and classification problems
  • Cross-validation Methods
  • Clustering Algorithms
  • k-medoid
  • Top-down
  • Bottom-up: single-linkage, multiple linkage

Artificial Intelligence

  • Informed, uninformed, adversarial
  • Logic, propositional, predicate
  • Reasoning under uncertainty

What are the best books for GATE Data Science & AI

Choosing the right study materials is of utmost importance when preparing for the GATE Data Science & AI exam. As this paper is introduced in GATE 2024 exam, hence, it is better to get acquainted with the best books for this paper. You should also go through the GATE Syllabus as well. Here is a list of some highly recommended books for GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence syllabus.

  • Introduction to Probability by Dimitri P. Bertsekas & John N. Tsitsiklis
  • Introduction to Linear Algebra by Gilbert Strang
  • Learning Python by Mark Lutz
  • Database Management Systems by Raghu Ramakrishnan and Johannes Gehrke
  • Machine Learning for Beginners by Chris Sebastian
  • Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach by Stuart Russell and Peter Norvig

 

Also, check: 

GATE 2024 Syllabus: The candidates can also check the detailed syllabus of the following subjects.

GATE CSE Syllabus

GATE Physics Syllabus

GATE ME Syllabus

GATE Chemistry Syllabus

GATE CE Syllabus

GATE Life Sciences Syllabus

GATE ECE Syllabus

GATE Biotechnology Syllabus

GATE EE Syllabus

GATE Chemical Engineering Syllabus

GATE Mathematics Syllabus

GATE Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Syllabus

 

GATE Previous Year's Question Papers: The candidates can check the previous year's question papers of the following subjects.

GATE CSE Question Paper

GATE Chemistry Question Paper

GATE ME Question Paper

GATE Life Sciences Question Paper

GATE CE Question Paper

GATE Biotechnology Question Paper

GATE ECE Question Paper

GATE Chemical Engineering Question Paper

GATE EE Question Paper

GATE Mathematics Question Paper

GATE Physics Question Paper

 
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