Chemical Engineering — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Chemical Engineering and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: GATE CH PYQ Syllabus Overview
Chapter 2: Chemical Engineering Fundamentals and Problem-Solving Approach
Chapter 3: Material and Energy Balances Fundamentals
Chapter 4: Transport Phenomena and Unit Operations Essentials

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chemical Engineering textbook available for free?

The book linked above is free to download from its source — we link to it rather than hosting a copy, so you always get the current edition. Note that GATE itself does not publish or prescribe a textbook; it publishes the syllabus and past papers, and you should check any book against the current official syllabus.

Is the Chemical Engineering textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

No single book covers GATE. Use the official syllabus as your checklist, pick a standard reference per topic, and spend most of your time on past papers and timed practice — the exam rewards problem-solving speed far more than re-reading.

How should I study the Chemical Engineering textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Chemical Engineering faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Chemical Engineering — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chemical Engineering study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.