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==Algorithms  & Data Structures ==
 
==Algorithms  & Data Structures ==
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<b> Algorithms:</b>  
 
<b> Algorithms:</b>  
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
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==Databases==
 
==Databases==
 
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> ER-model, Relational model (relational algebra, tuple calculus) </li>
 
<li> ER-model, Relational model (relational algebra, tuple calculus) </li>
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==Compiler Design==
 
==Compiler Design==
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<div>
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Lexical analysis, Parsing </li>
 
<li>Lexical analysis, Parsing </li>
 
<li> Syntax directed translation, Runtime environments </li>
 
<li> Syntax directed translation, Runtime environments </li>
 
<li>Intermediate and target code generation, Basics of code optimization. </li>
 
<li>Intermediate and target code generation, Basics of code optimization. </li>
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! Book
 
! Book
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==Operating Systems==
 
==Operating Systems==
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<div>
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> Processes, Threads, Inter-process communication </li>
 
<li> Processes, Threads, Inter-process communication </li>
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<li> Memory management and virtual memory </li>
 
<li> Memory management and virtual memory </li>
 
<li> File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security. </li>
 
<li> File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security. </li>
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</ul></div>
 
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! Book
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==Theory of Computation==
 
==Theory of Computation==
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<div>
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>  Regular languages and finite automata </li>
 
<li>  Regular languages and finite automata </li>
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<li>Recursively enumerable sets and Turing machines</li>
 
<li>Recursively enumerable sets and Turing machines</li>
 
<li> Undecidability. </li>
 
<li> Undecidability. </li>
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</ul></div>
 
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!Book
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==CO & Architecture==
 
==CO & Architecture==
 
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<div>
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> Machine instructions and addressing modes</li>
 
<li> Machine instructions and addressing modes</li>
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| [http://www.groupes.polymtl.ca/inf2610/documentation/ComputerSystemBook.pdf Computer Systems: A Programmers perspective]
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| [http://www.groupes.polymtl.ca/inf2610/documentation/ComputerSystemBook.pdf ''Computer Systems: A Programmers perspective'']
 
| This is a really good book in perspective of architecture as a simple view of how the actual hardware is organised is given. Apart from the classical confusing diagrams, this book has simple ones which is quite clear in its meaning. The explanation for pipeline execution and hazards are really good. This book is no longer in print, but you can get its pdf by clicking in the link provided. Highly recommended if you have time as this covers many of the other CS subjects as well.  
 
| This is a really good book in perspective of architecture as a simple view of how the actual hardware is organised is given. Apart from the classical confusing diagrams, this book has simple ones which is quite clear in its meaning. The explanation for pipeline execution and hazards are really good. This book is no longer in print, but you can get its pdf by clicking in the link provided. Highly recommended if you have time as this covers many of the other CS subjects as well.  
 
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==Computer Networks==
 
==Computer Networks==
 
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<div>
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> ISO/OSI stack, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring) </li>
 
<li> ISO/OSI stack, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring) </li>
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Description
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/computer-networks/p/itmdxcfuqyqjryxa?pid=DGBDNY382GZTKGNQ&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=davie+networks&ref=47dcd318-fc8e-4b8a-922a-000ea8ee9b96 ''Computer Networks'']
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Peterson, Davie
 
| Most recommended for GATE
 
| Most recommended for GATE
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/data-comm-netw-5e-global-ed-english-5th/p/itmdhbyx8cpfhzge?pid=9781259064753&ref=7829042b-d739-4891-a50e-2bbb26b6b223&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=Forouzan+computer+networks Data Communication & Networks, Forouzan]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/data-comm-netw-5e-global-ed-english-5th/p/itmdhbyx8cpfhzge?pid=9781259064753&ref=7829042b-d739-4891-a50e-2bbb26b6b223&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=Forouzan+computer+networks ''Data Communication & Networks'']
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Forouzan
 
| Good book with Basics clear
 
| Good book with Basics clear
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/computer-networks-5th/p/itmdkzrvw2xcanwg?pid=9788131787571&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=computer+networks+tanenbaum&ref=10a83716-8095-4159-bc5b-c32f0f91ca42 Computer Netwroks, Tanenbaum, Wetherall]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/computer-networks-5th/p/itmdkzrvw2xcanwg?pid=9788131787571&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=computer+networks+tanenbaum&ref=10a83716-8095-4159-bc5b-c32f0f91ca42 ''Computer Netwroks'']
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Tanenbaum, Wetherall
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| One can not neglect the amazing book by tanenbaum. It contains everything in a very well written way. It is amusing and `it deals with issues in a manner you want to do. If you are starting the subject, go with it. It is not recommended for last time reading. Keep making good notes if you read his book.
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/computer-networking-top-down-approach-english-5th/p/itmdatheqysd3cfn?pid=9788131790540&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=computer+networks+by+kurose&ref=d9a4f1e3-0730-4157-9c45-e7fc3d80defb ''Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach'']
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|Kurose is best for Almost all fundamental concept with clear figure and very understandable manners
 
|Kurose is best for Almost all fundamental concept with clear figure and very understandable manners
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/computer-networking-top-down-approach-english-5th/p/itmdatheqysd3cfn?pid=9788131790540&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=computer+networks+by+kurose&ref=d9a4f1e3-0730-4157-9c45-e7fc3d80defb Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, Kurose]
 
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| One can not neglect the amazing book by tanenbaum. It contains everything in a very well written way. It is amusing and `it deals with issues in a manner you want to do. If you are starting the subject, go with it. It is not recommended for last time reading. Keep making good notes if you read his book.
 
 
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==Programming==
 
==Programming==
 
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<ul>
 
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<li> Programming in C </li>
 
<li> Programming in C </li>
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Description
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/search?q=ritchie&as=off&as-show=off&otracker=start The C Programming Language, Kernighan, Ritchie]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/search?q=ritchie&as=off&as-show=off&otracker=start ''The C Programming Language'']
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Kernighan, Ritchie
 
|No comments- This is the best. To really understand the working of C, you must read this book. If you find this book tough, that means you have to correct your concepts by talking to knowledgeable people. Many local books, skips difficult to digest concepts and make easy to read books- but to get everything you have to follow this book.
 
|No comments- This is the best. To really understand the working of C, you must read this book. If you find this book tough, that means you have to correct your concepts by talking to knowledgeable people. Many local books, skips difficult to digest concepts and make easy to read books- but to get everything you have to follow this book.
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/data-structures-using-c-english-1st/p/itmeygjhmkg77xzy?pid=9788131702291&otracker=from-search&srno=t_2&query=tannenbaum+algorithms&ref=a2db40fb-5a65-4c3c-a319-a048634938b5 Data Structures Using C, Aaron M. Tenenbaum]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/data-structures-using-c-english-1st/p/itmeygjhmkg77xzy?pid=9788131702291&otracker=from-search&srno=t_2&query=tannenbaum+algorithms&ref=a2db40fb-5a65-4c3c-a319-a048634938b5 ''Data Structures Using C'']
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Aaron M. Tenenbaum
 
| For most of the data structure concepts
 
| For most of the data structure concepts
  
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==Digital Logic==
 
==Digital Logic==
 
<div>
 
<div>
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Logic functions, Minimization </li>
 
<li>Logic functions, Minimization </li>
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Description
 
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| [http://www.flipkart.com/digital-logic-computer-design-english-1st/p/itmdyughsrncfvsg?pid=9788177584097&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=+by+morris+mano&ref=2dc66827-d61c-489b-9270-467f6954e5b4 ''Digital Logic & Computer Design'']
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Morris Mano
 
| No Comment… One and only…
 
| No Comment… One and only…
  
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==Information Systems and Software Engineering==
 
==Information Systems and Software Engineering==
 
<div>
 
<div>
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Information gathering, requirement and feasibility analysis data flow diagrams </li>
 
<li>Information gathering, requirement and feasibility analysis data flow diagrams </li>
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Description
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/software-engineering-english-6th/p/itmdx925vgduvhzs?pid=9780070701137&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=software+engineering+by+pressman&ref=7a20efc8-6a93-494b-9de1-93e250b26fab Software Engineering, Pressman]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/software-engineering-english-6th/p/itmdx925vgduvhzs?pid=9780070701137&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=software+engineering+by+pressman&ref=7a20efc8-6a93-494b-9de1-93e250b26fab ''Software Engineering'']
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Pressman
 
| Just see the GATE topics from this bible.  
 
| Just see the GATE topics from this bible.  
 
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==Web technologies==
 
<div>
 
<div>
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<b>GATE Topics: </b>
 
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> HTML, XML </li>
 
<li> HTML, XML </li>
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== Engineering Mathematics==
 
== Engineering Mathematics==
 
===Mathematical Logic===  
 
===Mathematical Logic===  
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Propositional Logic </li>
 
<li>Propositional Logic </li>
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===Probability===
 
===Probability===
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<div><b>GATE Topics: </b>
 
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Conditional Probability </li>
 
<li>Conditional Probability </li>
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/first-course-probability-english-9th/p/itmeyhmrscqsytep?pid=9789332519077&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=ross+probability&ref=a6c054ef-d7e6-4e19-a26b-8f1a45e83955 A First Course in Probability, Ross]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/first-course-probability-english-9th/p/itmeyhmrscqsytep?pid=9789332519077&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=ross+probability&ref=a6c054ef-d7e6-4e19-a26b-8f1a45e83955 ''A First Course in Probability'']
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Ross
 
|Sheldon ross’s book (1st course in Probability) is undoubtedly very good.But you have to read this book very deeply page by page.
 
|Sheldon ross’s book (1st course in Probability) is undoubtedly very good.But you have to read this book very deeply page by page.
 
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===Set Theory & Algebra===  
 
===Set Theory & Algebra===  
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> Sets, Relations, Functions </li>
 
<li> Sets, Relations, Functions </li>
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Description
 
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|-
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/discrete-mathematics-its-applications-combinatorics-graph-theory-english-7th/p/itmdwxxszhczjrnf?pid=9780070681880&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=discrete+mathematics+and+its+applications+by+kenneth+h.rosen&ref=d9721371-0168-4553-a128-c337b7c0cbe7 Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications with Combinatorics and Graph Theory, Rosen]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/discrete-mathematics-its-applications-combinatorics-graph-theory-english-7th/p/itmdwxxszhczjrnf?pid=9780070681880&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=discrete+mathematics+and+its+applications+by+kenneth+h.rosen&ref=d9721371-0168-4553-a128-c337b7c0cbe7 ''Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications with Combinatorics and Graph Theory'']
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Rosen
 
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===Combinatory===
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Permutations, Combinations </li>
 
<li>Permutations, Combinations </li>
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<li> Generating functions, recurrence relations, asymptotics </li>
 
<li> Generating functions, recurrence relations, asymptotics </li>
 
</ul></div>
 
</ul></div>
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===Graph Theory===
 
===Graph Theory===
 
<div>
 
<div>
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<b> Graph Theory: </b> <br>
 
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Connectivity, spanning trees</li>
 
<li>Connectivity, spanning trees</li>
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Description
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/graph-theory-applications-engineering-computer-science-english-new/p/itmdytcjrqqcyxgm?pid=9788120301450&ref=a48bd004-a410-4e6a-9581-570a3f31b5c4&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=graph+theory+narsingh+deo Graph Theory With Applications To Engineering And Computer Science, Deo]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/graph-theory-applications-engineering-computer-science-english-new/p/itmdytcjrqqcyxgm?pid=9788120301450&ref=a48bd004-a410-4e6a-9581-570a3f31b5c4&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=graph+theory+narsingh+deo ''Graph Theory With Applications To Engineering And Computer Science'']
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Deo
 
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===Linear Algebra===
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<div><ul>
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<ul>
 
 
<li>Algebra of matrices, determinants </li>
 
<li>Algebra of matrices, determinants </li>
 
<li> Systems of linear equations </li>
 
<li> Systems of linear equations </li>
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Description
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/linear-algebra-its-applications-english-4th/p/itmey7qhzmragaty?pid=9788131501726&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=gilbert+strang&ref=35d0c899-dc36-4bb1-ae4d-92cf055fbf5e Linear Algebra and its Applications, Gilbert Strang]
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/linear-algebra-its-applications-english-4th/p/itmey7qhzmragaty?pid=9788131501726&otracker=from-search&srno=t_1&query=gilbert+strang&ref=35d0c899-dc36-4bb1-ae4d-92cf055fbf5e ''Linear Algebra and its Applications'']
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Gilbert Strang
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/higher-engineering-mathematics-english-43rd/p/itmczyhpmhhtqnsa?pid=9788174091956&ref=04f4284d-0b23-4ee9-8ec8-575200059f10&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=bs+grewal+engineering+mathematics Higher Engineering Mathematics , Grewal]
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Grewal
 
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===Numerical Methods===
 
===Numerical Methods===
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<div>
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>LU decomposition for systems of linear equations </li>
 
<li>LU decomposition for systems of linear equations </li>
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<li> Numerical integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules </li>
 
</ul></div>
 
</ul></div>
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===Calculus===
 
===Calculus===
 
<div>
 
<div>
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<b>GATE Topics: </b>
 
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li> Limit, Continuity & differentiability </li>
 
<li> Limit, Continuity & differentiability </li>
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==General Aptitude==
 
==General Aptitude==
 
===Numerical Ability===
 
===Numerical Ability===
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<div>
 
<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>Numerical computation </li>
 
<li>Numerical computation </li>
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Description
 
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|[http://www.flipkart.com/quantitative-aptitude-competitive-examinations-english-17th/p/itmdytga2sgpggmg?pid=9788121924986&ref=fa36fcb4-078c-4280-b9c8-d849701e4a98&srno=t_1&otracker=from-search&query=agrewal+aptitude Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations, Aggarwal]
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Aggarwal
 
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===Verbal Ability===
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<ul>
 
<ul>
 
<li>English grammar, sentence completion </li>
 
<li>English grammar, sentence completion </li>

Revision as of 12:57, 9 October 2014

Algorithms & Data Structures

Algorithms:

  • Analysis, Asymptotic notation, Notions of space and time complexity, Worst and average case analysis;
  • Design: Greedy approach, Dynamic programming, Divide-and-conquer;
  • Tree and graph traversals, Connected components, Spanning trees, Shortest paths;
  • Hashing, Sorting, Searching.
  • Asymptotic analysis (best, worst, average cases) of time and space, upper and lower bounds, Basic concepts of complexity classes – P, NP, NP-hard, NP-complete.

Data Structures:

  • Abstract data types, Arrays, Stacks, Queues
  • Linked Lists
  • Trees, Binary search trees, Binary heaps.
Book

Description

Introduction to Algorithms

C.L.R.S

Cormen covers entire GATE syllabus (and much more) in Algorithms as well as Data Structures. Language is simple for most part but some mathematics is required to understand the analysis parts. (This book is only for learning algorithms and theory of data structures and there is no sample programs given in it)
Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms

Rajasekaran, Sahni, Horowitz

This book is Mini version of Cormen’s book , this cover almost everything with short discussions ,which is written in Cormen with more pages.

Use this book along with NPTEL lecture of Professor Naveen Garg . Actually if u see prof Garg’s Nptel upon DS you will find slides are taken from this book. Slides are available online in the following link:

http://ww3.algorithmdesign.net/handouts/

Design & Analysis of Computer Algorithms

Aho, Hopcroft, Ullman

Another classic book for algorithms.



Databases

  • ER-model, Relational model (relational algebra, tuple calculus)
  • Database design (integrity constraints, normal forms)
  • Query languages (SQL)
  • File structures (sequential files, indexing, B and B+ trees)
  • Transactions and concurrency control
Book

Description

Database Systems

Elmasri, Navathe

Covers entire GATE syllabus and especially good for file structures and normalization
Database Systems

Connolly, Begg

Covers entire GATE syllabus and is easy to understand.
Database Management Systems

Raghu Ramakrishnan

Another very good book especially for Transaction management and Normalization.
Database System

Widom, Ullman, Garcia-Molina

Another very good book.
Database System Concepts

Silberschatz

Very good book but English is bit high standard



Compiler Design

  • Lexical analysis, Parsing
  • Syntax directed translation, Runtime environments
  • Intermediate and target code generation, Basics of code optimization.
Book

Description

Compilers : Principles, Techniques, & Tools

Aho, Sethi, Ulman, Lam

One and only book. If you find the explanations tough, start looking at the given examples, they are easy to follow



Operating Systems

  • Processes, Threads, Inter-process communication
  • Concurrency, Synchronization
  • Deadlock
  • CPU scheduling
  • Memory management and virtual memory
  • File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security.
Book

Description

Operating System Concepts

Silberschatz, Galvin

Very good for learning theory in OS. English is good to understand. Writing style is pretty easy and fun. Enough for GATE
Modern Operating Systems

Tanenbaum

The Book , but if you read Galvin it is ok , read Tanenbaum for more Knowledge. It contains great number of problems. Also includes some of theory that is not included in Galvin’s book.



Theory of Computation

  • Regular languages and finite automata
  • Context free languages and Push-down automata
  • Recursively enumerable sets and Turing machines
  • Undecidability.
Book

Description

An Introduction To Formal Languages And Automata

Peter Linz

Most recommended one for GATE
Introduction to Theory of Computation

Sipser

Sipser is a quick and comprehensive guide. It is recommended to be read after you have grip on the subject.
Introduction To Computer Theory

Cohen

Cohen can be read if very good detailed analysis is required. SPOON FEEDING !
Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation

Hopcroft

In most colleges you will find this book as a Main book , but believe me within Cohen or Linz, if you read any one of them , Enough!



CO & Architecture

  • Machine instructions and addressing modes
  • ALU and data-path, CPU control design
  • Memory interface, I/O interface (Interrupt and DMA mode)
  • Instruction pipelining
  • Cache and main memory, Secondary storage.
Book

Description

Computer Organization

Vranesic, Zaky, Hamacher

Computer Organization and Architecture : Designing for Performance

Stallings

Computer Systems: A Programmers perspective This is a really good book in perspective of architecture as a simple view of how the actual hardware is organised is given. Apart from the classical confusing diagrams, this book has simple ones which is quite clear in its meaning. The explanation for pipeline execution and hazards are really good. This book is no longer in print, but you can get its pdf by clicking in the link provided. Highly recommended if you have time as this covers many of the other CS subjects as well.



Computer Networks

  • ISO/OSI stack, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring)
  • Flow and error control techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control
  • TCP/UDP and sockets, IP(v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http)
  • Basic concepts of hubs, switches, gateways, and routers
  • Network security – basic concepts of public key and private key cryptography, digital signature, firewalls
Book

Description

Computer Networks

Peterson, Davie

Most recommended for GATE
Data Communication & Networks

Forouzan

Good book with Basics clear
Computer Netwroks

Tanenbaum, Wetherall

One can not neglect the amazing book by tanenbaum. It contains everything in a very well written way. It is amusing and `it deals with issues in a manner you want to do. If you are starting the subject, go with it. It is not recommended for last time reading. Keep making good notes if you read his book.
Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach

Kurose

Kurose is best for Almost all fundamental concept with clear figure and very understandable manners



Programming

  • Programming in C
  • Functions, Recursion
  • Parameter passing, Scope, Binding
Book

Description

The C Programming Language

Kernighan, Ritchie

No comments- This is the best. To really understand the working of C, you must read this book. If you find this book tough, that means you have to correct your concepts by talking to knowledgeable people. Many local books, skips difficult to digest concepts and make easy to read books- but to get everything you have to follow this book.
Data Structures Using C

Aaron M. Tenenbaum

For most of the data structure concepts



Digital Logic

  • Logic functions, Minimization
  • Design and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits
  • Number representation and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point)
Book

Description

Digital Logic & Computer Design

Morris Mano

No Comment… One and only…



Information Systems and Software Engineering

  • Information gathering, requirement and feasibility analysis data flow diagrams
  • Process specifications, input/output design, process life cycle
  • Planning and managing the project, design, coding
  • Testing, implementation, maintenance.
Book

Description

Software Engineering

Pressman

Just see the GATE topics from this bible.



Web technologies

  • HTML, XML
  • Basic concepts of client-server computing



Engineering Mathematics

Mathematical Logic

  • Propositional Logic
  • First Order Logic
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Probability

  • Conditional Probability
  • Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation
  • Random Variables
  • Distributions; uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson, Binomial.
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Book

Description

A First Course in Probability

Ross

Sheldon ross’s book (1st course in Probability) is undoubtedly very good.But you have to read this book very deeply page by page.


Set Theory & Algebra

  • Sets, Relations, Functions
  • Groups
  • Partial Orders, Lattice
  • Boolean Algebra
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Book

Description

Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications with Combinatorics and Graph Theory

Rosen


Combinatory

  • Permutations, Combinations
  • Counting, Summation
  • Generating functions, recurrence relations, asymptotics
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Graph Theory

  • Connectivity, spanning trees
  • Cut vertices & edges
  • Covering, matching, independent sets
  • Colouring, Planarity, Isomorphism
Book

Description

Graph Theory With Applications To Engineering And Computer Science

Deo


Linear Algebra

  • Algebra of matrices, determinants
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Eigen values and Eigen vectors
Book

Description

Linear Algebra and its Applications

Gilbert Strang

Higher Engineering Mathematics

Grewal


Numerical Methods

  • LU decomposition for systems of linear equations
  • Numerical solutions of non-linear algebraic equations by Secant, Bisection and Newton-Raphson Methods
  • Numerical integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules


Calculus

  • Limit, Continuity & differentiability
  • Mean value theorems
  • Theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite & improper integrals
  • Partial derivatives, Total derivatives, maxima & minima

General Aptitude

Numerical Ability

  • Numerical computation
  • Numerical estimation
  • Numerical reasoning and data interpretation
Book

Description

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations

Aggarwal


Verbal Ability

  • English grammar, sentence completion
  • Verbal analogies, word groups
  • Instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction
Book

Description

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations, Aggarwal
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Algorithms & Data Structures[edit]

GATE Topics:

Algorithms:

  • Analysis, Asymptotic notation, Notions of space and time complexity, Worst and average case analysis;
  • Design: Greedy approach, Dynamic programming, Divide-and-conquer;
  • Tree and graph traversals, Connected components, Spanning trees, Shortest paths;
  • Hashing, Sorting, Searching.
  • Asymptotic analysis (best, worst, average cases) of time and space, upper and lower bounds, Basic concepts of complexity classes – P, NP, NP-hard, NP-complete.

Data Structures:

  • Abstract data types, Arrays, Stacks, Queues
  • Linked Lists
  • Trees, Binary search trees, Binary heaps.
Book

Description

Introduction to Algorithms

C.L.R.S

Cormen covers entire GATE syllabus (and much more) in Algorithms as well as Data Structures. Language is simple for most part but some mathematics is required to understand the analysis parts. (This book is only for learning algorithms and theory of data structures and there is no sample programs given in it)
Fundamentals of Computer Algorithms

Rajasekaran, Sahni, Horowitz

This book is Mini version of Cormen’s book , this cover almost everything with short discussions ,which is written in Cormen with more pages.

Use this book along with NPTEL lecture of Professor Naveen Garg . Actually if u see prof Garg’s Nptel upon DS you will find slides are taken from this book. Slides are available online in the following link:

http://ww3.algorithmdesign.net/handouts/

Design & Analysis of Computer Algorithms

Aho, Hopcroft, Ullman

Another classic book for algorithms.



Databases[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • ER-model, Relational model (relational algebra, tuple calculus)
  • Database design (integrity constraints, normal forms)
  • Query languages (SQL)
  • File structures (sequential files, indexing, B and B+ trees)
  • Transactions and concurrency control
Book

Description

Database Systems

Elmasri, Navathe

Covers entire GATE syllabus and especially good for file structures and normalization
Database Systems

Connolly, Begg

Covers entire GATE syllabus and is easy to understand.
Database Management Systems

Raghu Ramakrishnan

Another very good book especially for Transaction management and Normalization.
Database System

Widom, Ullman, Garcia-Molina

Another very good book.
Database System Concepts

Silberschatz

Very good book but English is bit high standard



Compiler Design[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Lexical analysis, Parsing
  • Syntax directed translation, Runtime environments
  • Intermediate and target code generation, Basics of code optimization.
Book

Description

Compilers : Principles, Techniques, & Tools

Aho, Sethi, Ulman, Lam

One and only book. If you find the explanations tough, start looking at the given examples, they are easy to follow



Operating Systems[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Processes, Threads, Inter-process communication
  • Concurrency, Synchronization
  • Deadlock
  • CPU scheduling
  • Memory management and virtual memory
  • File systems, I/O systems, Protection and security.
Book

Description

Operating System Concepts

Silberschatz, Galvin

Very good for learning theory in OS. English is good to understand. Writing style is pretty easy and fun. Enough for GATE
Modern Operating Systems

Tanenbaum

The Book , but if you read Galvin it is ok , read Tanenbaum for more Knowledge. It contains great number of problems. Also includes some of theory that is not included in Galvin’s book.



Theory of Computation[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Regular languages and finite automata
  • Context free languages and Push-down automata
  • Recursively enumerable sets and Turing machines
  • Undecidability.
Book

Description

An Introduction To Formal Languages And Automata

Peter Linz

Most recommended one for GATE
Introduction to Theory of Computation

Sipser

Sipser is a quick and comprehensive guide. It is recommended to be read after you have grip on the subject.
Introduction To Computer Theory

Cohen

Cohen can be read if very good detailed analysis is required. SPOON FEEDING !
Introduction to Automata Theory, Languages, and Computation

Hopcroft

In most colleges you will find this book as a Main book , but believe me within Cohen or Linz, if you read any one of them , Enough!



CO & Architecture[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Machine instructions and addressing modes
  • ALU and data-path, CPU control design
  • Memory interface, I/O interface (Interrupt and DMA mode)
  • Instruction pipelining
  • Cache and main memory, Secondary storage.
Book

Description

Computer Organization

Vranesic, Zaky, Hamacher

Computer Organization and Architecture : Designing for Performance

Stallings

Computer Systems: A Programmers perspective This is a really good book in perspective of architecture as a simple view of how the actual hardware is organised is given. Apart from the classical confusing diagrams, this book has simple ones which is quite clear in its meaning. The explanation for pipeline execution and hazards are really good. This book is no longer in print, but you can get its pdf by clicking in the link provided. Highly recommended if you have time as this covers many of the other CS subjects as well.



Computer Networks[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • ISO/OSI stack, LAN technologies (Ethernet, Token ring)
  • Flow and error control techniques, Routing algorithms, Congestion control
  • TCP/UDP and sockets, IP(v4), Application layer protocols (icmp, dns, smtp, pop, ftp, http)
  • Basic concepts of hubs, switches, gateways, and routers
  • Network security – basic concepts of public key and private key cryptography, digital signature, firewalls
Book

Description

Computer Networks, Peterson, Davie Most recommended for GATE
Data Communication & Networks, Forouzan Good book with Basics clear
Computer Netwroks, Tanenbaum, Wetherall Kurose is best for Almost all fundamental concept with clear figure and very understandable manners
Computer Networking: A Top-Down Approach, Kurose One can not neglect the amazing book by tanenbaum. It contains everything in a very well written way. It is amusing and `it deals with issues in a manner you want to do. If you are starting the subject, go with it. It is not recommended for last time reading. Keep making good notes if you read his book.



Programming[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Programming in C
  • Functions, Recursion
  • Parameter passing, Scope, Binding
Book

Description

The C Programming Language, Kernighan, Ritchie No comments- This is the best. To really understand the working of C, you must read this book. If you find this book tough, that means you have to correct your concepts by talking to knowledgeable people. Many local books, skips difficult to digest concepts and make easy to read books- but to get everything you have to follow this book.
Data Structures Using C, Aaron M. Tenenbaum For most of the data structure concepts



Digital Logic[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Logic functions, Minimization
  • Design and synthesis of combinational and sequential circuits
  • Number representation and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating point)
Book

Description

Digital Logic & Computer Design, Morris Mano No Comment… One and only…



Information Systems and Software Engineering[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Information gathering, requirement and feasibility analysis data flow diagrams
  • Process specifications, input/output design, process life cycle
  • Planning and managing the project, design, coding
  • Testing, implementation, maintenance.
Book

Description

Software Engineering, Pressman Just see the GATE topics from this bible.



Web technologies[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • HTML, XML
  • Basic concepts of client-server computing



Engineering Mathematics[edit]

Mathematical Logic[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • Propositional Logic
  • First Order Logic


Probability[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • Conditional Probability
  • Mean, Median, Mode and Standard Deviation
  • Random Variables
  • Distributions; uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson, Binomial.
Book

Description

A First Course in Probability, Ross Sheldon ross’s book (1st course in Probability) is undoubtedly very good.But you have to read this book very deeply page by page.


Set Theory & Algebra[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • Sets, Relations, Functions
  • Groups
  • Partial Orders, Lattice
  • Boolean Algebra
Book

Description

Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications with Combinatorics and Graph Theory, Rosen


Combinatory[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • Permutations, Combinations
  • Counting, Summation
  • Generating functions, recurrence relations, asymptotics

Graph Theory[edit]

Graph Theory:

  • Connectivity, spanning trees
  • Cut vertices & edges
  • Covering, matching, independent sets
  • Colouring, Planarity, Isomorphism
Book

Description

Graph Theory With Applications To Engineering And Computer Science, Deo


Linear Algebra[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • Algebra of matrices, determinants
  • Systems of linear equations
  • Eigen values and Eigen vectors
Book

Description

Linear Algebra and its Applications, Gilbert Strang
Higher Engineering Mathematics , Grewal


Numerical Methods[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • LU decomposition for systems of linear equations
  • Numerical solutions of non-linear algebraic equations by Secant, Bisection and Newton-Raphson Methods
  • Numerical integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules

Calculus[edit]

GATE Topics:

  • Limit, Continuity & differentiability
  • Mean value theorems
  • Theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite & improper integrals
  • Partial derivatives, Total derivatives, maxima & minima

General Aptitude[edit]

Numerical Ability[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • Numerical computation
  • Numerical estimation
  • Numerical reasoning and data interpretation
Book

Description

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations, Aggarwal


Verbal Ability[edit]

GATE Topics:
  • English grammar, sentence completion
  • Verbal analogies, word groups
  • Instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction
Book

Description

Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations, Aggarwal