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Click here to check and download the GATE 2020 Mechanical question paper (pdf) conducted in various shifts.

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GATE 2020 mechanical question paper

GATE 2020 Mechanical Question Papers - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has released the question paper of Mechanical Engineering for all the sessions conducted under GATE 2020 and the link to download has been updated below. Candidates can also download GATE Mechanical question papers of previous years (2019 and 2018).

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GATE 2020 was conducted on February 1, 2, 8, and 9 for 25 subjects in two shifts on each day. The exam conducting authority i.e. IIT Delhi has released the GATE 2020 Mechanical question paper on the official website. All aspirants can download the question papers from here by using the link available below.

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Table of contents
  • GATE 2020 Mechanical Paper analysis
  • GATE 2020 Students' Reaction & Reviews
  • GATE 2020 Mechanical Question Paper by Coaching Institutes
  • GATE 2020 Mechanical question papers: How to download?
  • Benefits of solving previous year’s GATE Mechanical question papers

GATE 2020 Mechanical Paper analysis

As per most of the students who appeared in the forenoon shift of the exam, the difficulty level of the question paper was moderate. Though few of the questions were difficult and few were tricky but overall the paper was of moderate level. If students have studied the subject well then they can attempt the paper well and score good marks.

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Students also said that the number of numerical and theoretical are almost equal in numbers. For theoretical questions, students must have very clear concepts about it and they must be able to apply them with proper understanding.

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GATE 2020 Students' Reaction & Reviews

Candidates can check the student reaction and reviews of GATE 2020 for the exam conducted on February 1 below:

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GATE 2020 Mechanical question papers: How to download?

The question papers of GATE are available for download in the table given below.

Candidates who appeared in Mechanical Engineering exam of GATE 2020 can find the session-wise paper below.

Candidates can also check the final answer keys of the respective shift’s question paper through the table given below:

Year

Session 1

Session 2

Question Paper

Answer Key

Question Paper

Answer Key

2020

Download Here

Soon

Download Here

Soon

2019

Download Here

Download Here

Download Here

Download Here

2018

Download Here

Download Here

Download Here

Download Here

Also, the GATE question papers of 2019 and 2018 for all Mechanical papers are available here along with the answer keys. All students seeking admission in MTech courses can check and attempt the GATE question papers according to the subject they are preparing for. Attempting previous year question papers will help students to acquaint themselves with the exam pattern, type of questions asked, weightage has given to each section, marking scheme, and other important aspects of the entrance test.

Benefits of solving previous year’s GATE Mechanical question papers

  • Solving previous year question papers of GATE will help candidates to get an idea about the type and difficulty level of questions to be asked in the exam.
  • Solving previous years GATE question papers will also help students know about the weightage given to each topic/chapter in a subject.
  • Candidates appearing for the GATE 2020 can also improve other important attributes related to the exam such as management of time, ability to solve tricky problems, a keen eye for details, and speed of solving questions.

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Answered 9 hours ago

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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Yes, the official GATE 2026 Master Question Papers and final Answer Keys have been released by IIT Guwahati.

The exam was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026, and the results were officially declared on March 19, 2026. You can now download the branch-wise question papers directly from the of

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The GATE 2026 results were officially released by IIT Guwahati on March 19, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM IST.

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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.

  • IIT BHU (Varanasi): Possible for programs like Electrical Machines and Drives or specialised Chemical/Materi

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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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