GATE CS Subject
Algorithms GATE CS Questions
- 311 questions in this subject
- Years covered: 1987-2026
- Topic: Sorting
- Topic: Graph Algorithms
- Topic: Dynamic Programming
- Topic: Greedy
- Topic: Complexity
- Topic: Divide and Conquer
Overview & Analysis
Algorithms is a critical subject in the GATE Computer Science syllabus, often representing 8 to 10 marks. It tests analytical reasoning, recursive execution, and computational efficiency.
Common problem styles include asymptotic notation analysis, divide-and-conquer recurrence relations, greedy design choices, dynamic programming states, and classical graph traversals like BFS, DFS, Dijkstra, and Kruskal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I solve recurrence relations for algorithm time complexity?
A: You can solve recurrence relations using the Master Theorem for standard formats, recursion trees for visual branching, or substitution/induction methods for non-standard recurrences.
Q: What are the key graph algorithms to study for GATE CS?
A: Ensure you study Breadth-First Search (BFS), Depth-First Search (DFS), Minimum Spanning Tree algorithms (Kruskal's and Prim's), and Single-Source Shortest Path algorithms (Dijkstra's and Bellman-Ford).
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