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  1. Discrete Mathematics: Set Theory, Relations, Functions, Graph Theory, Group Theory, Propositional and Predicate Logic
  2. DataBase Management System/DBMS: Basics of DBMS, ER Diagram, Relational Model & Functional Dependencies, Keys & Integrity Constraints, Normalization (1NF - BCNF), Decomposition Properties & 4NF, File Organization & Indexing, Relational Algebra, SQL, Relational Calculus, Transaction Management, Concurrency Control
  3. Digital Electronics: Digital Systems & Boolean Basics, Logic Gates & Hardware, Boolean Expression, Boolean Minimization, Combinational Circuit, Sequential Circuits, Number System, Number Representation
  4. Computer Architecture: Floating Point Rep, Cache Memory Organization, Input Output Organisation, Pipelining, Instr Formats & Modes, Control Unit Design
  5. Operating System: Introduction to OS, Process Management, CPU Scheduling, Process Synchronization, Threads & Process Creation, Deadlock, Memory Management, Virtual Memory, Disc Scheduling, File Management
  6. C Language: C Fundamentals, Control Flow, Functions, Arrays & Pointers, Storage Classes, Structures & Enums, DMA, Macros, Scoping & File Handling
  7. Data Structures: Introduction to DS, Array, Stack, Queue, Linked List, Tree, Graphs, Hashing
  8. Algorithms: Algorithm Analysis, Time Complexity Analysis, Sorting Algorithms, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Minimum Spanning Trees, Shortest Path Algos
  9. Computer Networks: Introduction to CN, DLL: Access Control, DLL: Flow Control, DLL: Error Control, DLL: Framing, Data Link Layer - Ethernet, Net Layer: IPv4 & Proto, Net Layer: IP Addressing, Net Layer:Routing Protocol, Transport Layer Services, TL: Congestion & UDP, Application Layer, Hardware Basics
  10. Theory Of Computation/Automata Theory: Introduction to TOC, Deterministic FA (DFA), Non-Deterministic FA, Regular Expressions, Grammar, Regular Language Properties, Moore & Mealy Machines, Pushdown Automata & CFG, Turing Machines, Complexity Theory
  11. Compiler Design: Intro to Compilers, Lexical Analysis, Grammar & CFG, Syntax Analysis: Top-Down, Syntax Analysis: Bottom-Up, Semantic Analysis & SDT, Intermediate Code Gen, Code Optimization, Run Time Environment
  12. Engineering Mathematics: Permutation and Combination, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, Statistics
  13. General Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Logarithm, Number System, HCF LCM, Sequence and Series (Series), Speed Time and Distance, Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Percentage, Mensuration and Geometry, Mental Ability, Arithmetic, Profit and Loss, Powers and Exponents (Surds and Indices), Average, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Syllogisms, Venn Diagram, Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analogy, Algebra, Time and Work, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Cubes & Dices, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Mixture and Alligation, Age Problems, Clock, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Data Arrangement
  14. English (Verbal Aptitude): Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Tenses, Pronoun, Preposition, Direct and Indirect Speech, Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Conjunction, Interjection, Verb, Articles, Adverb, Modals, Sentence Construction
  15. Live Classes Recordings(Earlier Batch): GATE 2026 Live Class
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  18. GATE 2026 Counselling: Counselling and Guidance Sessions
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The video presents a multiple-choice question asking for the time complexity of Huffman Coding. The visible options are (A) O(N), (B) O(NlogN), (C) O(N(logN)^2), and (D) O(N^2). Below the question, a table displays characters 'a' through 'f' with corresponding frequencies of 5, 9, 12, 13, 16, and 45. An instructor, identified as Sanchit Jain Sir, is visible in the bottom right corner, likely explaining the theoretical underpinnings of the algorithm's efficiency. The slide remains static throughout the clip, focusing the student's attention on the relationship between the algorithm and the provided frequency data. The branding "KNOWLEDGEGATE EDUCATOR" is also visible at the bottom left.

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  1. 0:00 – 0:26 00:00-00:26

    The video displays a static educational slide containing a question about Huffman Coding time complexity. The options (A) through (D) are listed at the top, with option (B) highlighted in orange. A table below lists characters and their frequencies. In some frames, a green arrow points specifically to the "Frequency" column header. The instructor is visible in the corner, speaking to the audience about the problem. The text "SANCHIT JAIN SIR" appears below the orange banner.

This educational clip focuses on a theoretical question regarding the time complexity of Huffman Coding. By displaying a specific frequency table alongside the multiple-choice options, the lesson connects abstract algorithmic analysis with concrete data examples. The instructor guides the viewer to understand why the complexity is typically O(NlogN) based on the priority queue operations required to build the tree from the given frequencies. This visual aid helps students memorize the standard complexity class for this very specific compression algorithm used in data science.

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