GATE 2020 Instrumentation Paper Analysis (Available)

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The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi conducted GATE 2020 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) on February 1, 2020. Read exam analysis here.

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The paper analysis provided in this article below will help you identify the topics covered in the Instrumentation Engineering (IN) paper, difficulty level and the number of questions asked from specific concepts. Read the article below to find out more about GATE IN Analysis 2020.

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Table of contents
  • GATE 2020 IN Paper Analysis 2020: Overview
  • GATE 2020 IN Paper Analysis
  • GATE 2020 IN Paper Analysis: Highlights
  • Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper Analysis – Question Paper

GATE 2020 IN Paper Analysis 2020: Overview

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) paper is the one of the preferred stream amongst most of the engineering aspirants. Given below is the paper analysis of IN Paper based on the candidates’ reactions who appeared for the same in GATE 2020:

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GATE 2020 IN Paper Analysis

  • Timings:9:30 am to 12:30 pm
  • Difficulty Level: Moderate
  • The General Aptitude section had easy and direct questions

GATE 2020 IN Paper Analysis: Highlights

As mentioned above, the GATE IN 2020 exam was conducted for three hours in the morning shift (forenoon session). There were 65 (multiple choice (MCQ) and numerical answer type) questions in the Instrumentation Engineering (IN) question paper for a total of 100 marks. GATE IN Paper was balanced with a moderate level of difficulty. Have a look at the highlights of the GATE IN paper analysis:

  • Overall the level of the question paper was Moderate.
  • In Network Theory, three questions were aksed from 3 phase which were quite difficult, questions of Mesh Analysis were asked.
  • From AC Circuit, Resonance questions were asked. From Analog Electronics - questions of Diode and Op-Amp were asked.
  • From Signal & System - inverse fourier transform formula based question, questions related to Convolution, Sampling, Low pass filter were asked.
  • In Control System - questions of Nyquist plot, Polar plot to find value of K, graphical question to find the gain value were asked.
  • Measurement - Questions from Maxwell AC bridge, Tolerance, Q-meter were asked. The level of the questions were moderate.
  • Sensor and Transducer - Questions from Optical, Strain Guage were asked and they were of tough level.
  • Digital - Questions from Counter based on the toggle flip-flop, MUX were asked.
  • Mathematics - Probability question was asked which was simple. One question from Linear Algebra to find unique solution, question to find maximum value of function x2+y2

Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper Analysis – Question Paper

Topics

Division of Questions

Marks

Level

Networks

7

10

Easy

Control Systems

4

7

Easy

Signal And Systems

5

8

Easy

Digital and Micro Processor

7

11

Moderate

Analog Circuits

6

10

Tough

Communication Systems

4

6

Tough

Transducer

5

7

Moderate

Measurements

5

8

Moderate

Optical Instrumentation

4

6

Moderate

Engineering Mathematics

8

12

Moderate

General Awareness

10

15

Easy

Total

65

100

Moderate

Now that you have a detailed idea about GATE IN paper analysis 2020, we advise you to go through this article carefully to analyze your performance in the GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) exam. The GATE 2020 IN paper analysis will help all the candidates to have a better understanding of the exam.

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Target PerformanceDesired ScoreApprox. Questions to AttemptReasoning
Top IITs / PSUs70 - 85+55 - 60 QuestionsHigh attempts with near-perfect accuracy are required to compete for the top 500 ranks.
Old IITs / Top NITs55 - 7045 - 52 QuestionsA safe zone where you focus on high-weightage topics and core subjects.
Qualification / New NITs30 - 4535 - 40 QuestionsFocus on General Aptitude, Mathematics, and your the strongest 3–4 technical subjects.

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CategoryPotential BranchesAdmission Chance
GeneralInterdisciplinary branches (Biomedical, Earth System Science, Aquacultural Engineering)Moderate
OBCChemical, Cryogenic, or Functional MaterialsModerate to High
SC / STCore branches (Mechanical, Communication, Structural)Very High

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Institute CategoryPotential IITsAdmission Chance
Newer IITsIIT Jammu, IIT Bhilai, IIT DharwadHigh
Mid-Tier IITsIIT Patna, IIT Mandi, IIT PalakkadModerate (Likely in later rounds)
Old IITsIIT Bombay, IIT Madras, IIT KanpurLow for core M.Tech

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CategoryRecommended InstitutionsLikely Branches
Mid-to-Lower NITsNIT Patna, NIT Meghalaya, NIT Agartala, NIT SrinagarPower Systems, Control Systems, or Wireless Technologies (often in Spot Rounds).
Specialized GFTIsDIAT Pune, SLIET Longowal, Guru Ghasidas VishwavidyalayaLaser & Electro-Optics, Power Electronics, or Instrumentation.
Top Private UniversitiesBITS Pilani (Higher Degree), VIT Vellore, Thapar Institute, LPUVarious Electrical specializations.
State UniversitiesAnna University (CEG), JNTU Hyderabad, College of Engineering Pune (COEP)Power Systems or Electrical Machines.

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CategoryChance at Rank 1360Likely Specialization
General (Open)ModerateAdvanced Communication Systems, EMLS (Spot Round)
OBC-NCLHighEMLS, Advanced Communication Systems
SC / ST / PwDVery HighVLSI System Design, EMLS

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At this score, he should look for specialised or interdisciplinary branches where the OBC cutoff is lower:

  • IIT Jammu / IIT Dharwad: May get core Electrical or Power Electronics in later rounds.

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CategoryChance of AdmissionLikely Institutes
GeneralLow for premium collegesState Government Universities, Private Universities, and newer GFTIs.
OBC-NCLModerateNewer IIITs (spot rounds), state-level universities, and mid-tier private colleges.
SC / ST / PwDHighMid-to-lower tier NITs, some IIITs, and newer IITs.

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