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GATE 2026 Machine Learning Crash Course

A free crash course covering core Machine Learning topics for GATE DA, from basics to neural networks.

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Lessons
12
Time
About 30 hr 56 min
Level
intermediate

Now playing: Machine Learning 01 | Introduction To Machine Learning | DA | GATE Crash Course

About this path

This learning path follows a GATE 2026 crash course on Machine Learning for the Data Analytics (DA) stream. It starts with an introduction to ML, then moves through regression, classification, decision trees, SVM, KNN, Naive Bayes, clustering, dimensionality reduction, and neural networks. Each lesson is designed to match the GATE DA syllabus, with exam-focused explanations and practical examples.

What you will learn

  • Understand core ML concepts and types of learning
  • Apply linear and logistic regression for prediction and classification
  • Build and interpret decision trees and random forests
  • Explain SVM, KNN, and Naive Bayes algorithms
  • Perform clustering with K-Means and hierarchical methods
  • Use LDA and PCA for dimensionality reduction
  • Understand the basics of neural networks

Who this is for

Self-paced learners who want a clear free path with creator-credited YouTube lessons.

Curriculum

Section 1: Foundations of Machine Learning

  1. Lesson 1: Machine Learning 01 | Introduction To Machine Learning | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This introductory session covers the fundamentals of Machine Learning, including supervised and unsupervised learning. It explains key algorithms like regression, classification, SVM, and neural networks, and aligns the content with the GATE DA syllabus.

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Section 2: Regression Algorithms

  1. Lesson 2: Machine Learning 02 | Linear Regression | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This lesson dives into simple and multiple linear regression. It covers hypothesis functions, least squares fit, cost function optimization, and gradient descent, showing how to model continuous outputs.

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  2. Lesson 3: Machine Learning 03 | Logistic Regression | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This session focuses on logistic regression for binary classification. It explains the sigmoid function, probability estimation, and how to model binary outcomes, making it a key tool for classification tasks.

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Section 3: Classification and Ensemble Methods

  1. Lesson 4: Machine Learning 04 | Logistic Regression & Decision Tree | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This lesson covers the decision tree algorithm in detail, including entropy, information gain, and the Gini index. It explains how to build, prune, and interpret decision trees for classification.

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  2. Lesson 5: Machine Learning 05 | Decision Tree & Random Forest | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This session deepens the understanding of decision trees and introduces random forests. It revisits entropy, information gain, and Gini index, then explains how random forests combine multiple trees for better performance.

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  3. Lesson 6: Machine Learning 06 | Support Vector Machine | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This lesson focuses on Support Vector Machines (SVM). It explains the optimal separating hyperplane, margin maximization, and the role of support vectors in classification.

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  4. Lesson 7: Machine Learning 07 | KNN & Naive Bayes | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This session covers K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) and Naive Bayes. KNN is introduced as an instance-based lazy learner, while Naive Bayes is explained as a probabilistic classifier based on Bayes' theorem.

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Section 4: Unsupervised Learning and Dimensionality Reduction

  1. Lesson 8: Machine Learning 08 | Clustering Part 1 | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This lesson introduces unsupervised learning with K-Means clustering. It walks through the iterative process of centroid selection, assignment, and updating until convergence.

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  2. Lesson 9: Machine Learning 09 | Clustering Part 2 | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This session moves beyond K-Means to hierarchical clustering. It covers the agglomerative (bottom-up) approach and how to interpret dendrograms, without needing to predefine the number of clusters.

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  3. Lesson 10: Machine Learning 10 | Linear Discriminant Analysis | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This lesson covers Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), a supervised dimensionality reduction technique. It explains how LDA finds the optimal linear separation between classes, contrasting with PCA.

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  4. Lesson 11: Machine Learning 11 | Principal Component Analysis | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This session focuses on Principal Component Analysis (PCA), an unsupervised dimensionality reduction technique. It explains how PCA transforms high-dimensional data into principal components that capture the most variance.

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Section 5: Neural Networks

  1. Lesson 12: Machine Learning 12 | Neural Network | DA | GATE Crash Course

    This lesson introduces neural networks, covering the basic architecture and concepts. It provides a foundation for understanding how neural networks learn and are applied in machine learning.

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