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GATE 2022 CSE Paper Analysis is available now. Download GATE CSE Question Paper with Answer Key here.

GATE 2022 CSE answer key will be available soon, the question paper & analysis is available. Download GATE CSE Question Paper with Answer Key below.

GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key & Question Paper Analysis: Candidates who appeared in GATE 2022 for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) subject can check the exam analysis and a few memory-based questions in the article below. With the exam analysis, students will know the difficulty level of the question paper and the chapter-wise distribution of questions. The detailed GATE CSE paper analysis 2022 for students who appeared in the exam is given below. The GATE CSE paper was conducted on February 5 in the forenoon shift from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Latest Updates: GATE 2022 Response Sheet Released; Download here

GATE CSE 2022 Paper Analysis: Highlights

As mentioned above, the GATE CSE 2022 exam was conducted for three hours. There were multiple choice and numerical answer type questions in the exam paper for a total of 100 marks. Now let us take a look at the highlights of the GATE CSE paper analysis:

More theoretical and conceptual questions
15 MSQs, 18 NAT Questions and 32 MCQs
Overall the difficulty level of the exam was Moderate
The quantitative Aptitude section was easy
More questions were asked from OS
2-3 questions from coding and the level were moderate to difficult
Questions from DBMS was tough
2-3 difficult questions from Compiler Design
More questions from CISCO and Complier
2 questions from Programming Language

Topic-wise distribution of questions

Candidates who appeared in the GATE CSE Question Paper can check the topic-wise distribution of questions in the tale below:

Topic Name	Distribution of Questions		Total Marks
Topic Name	1 mark questions	2 marks questions	Total Marks
Algorithm	3	3	9
Data Structures & Programming	3	3	9
Theory of Computation	2	4	10
Compiler Design	1	2	5
Databases	3	2	7
Computer Networks	3	4	11
Computer Organisation	2	3	8
Discrete Mathematics	3	3	9
Engineering Mathematics	2	2	6
Digital Logic	1	2	5
Operating Systems	2	2	6
General Aptitude	5	5	15
Total	Total Marks = 30	Total Marks = 70	100

Table of contents

GATE 2022 CSE Question Paper (Memory-based)
GATE 2022 CSE Student Reaction and Feedback
GATE 2022 CSE Question Paper: Download Procedure
GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key
Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key
FAQs regarding GATE 2022 CSE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper

GATE 2022 CSE Question Paper (Memory-based)

GATE 2022 CSE question paper (memory-based) along with the answer key has been released by various coaching institutes. Candidates can check the same below:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is it necessary for a candidate to attempt all questions in GATE?

No, it is not mandatory to attempt all questions in GATE. Attempt only those which you are sure of, as the exam follows negative marking. However, you can still put some guesswork for NATs and MSQs, as there is no negative marking for this.

Negative marking is only applicable on MCQ questions. where 1/3rd mark will be deducted for 1 mark question and 2/3rd mark will be deducted for 2-mark question.

Q: How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

Popular Courses	Common Eligibility
BTech (Hons)	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate
Integrated MTech	Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 75% aggregate
LLM	First class or equivalent LLB/ BL (5 years) LLB/ BL (3 years) from a ny recognised university with Bachelor's degree (not less than 3 years) in Humanities/ Science/ Commerce or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA
MBA	Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology/ Pharmacy or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)
E-MBA	Bachelor's degree of minimum 4-year in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Science/Economics/Commerce (with Mathematics or Statistics at Bachelor's level) with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ ST/ PwD)

Q: Who is eligible for M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?

To be eligible for IIT Kharagpur's Joint MTech/MCP PhD programme, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline, and in the absence of a specific GATE paper, XE/XL/XH papers can be considered. NET-qualified candidates with a fellowship in MA/MSc Economics/Sociology/Geography, having studied Mathematics/Statistics, are eligible for MCP-PhD.

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GATE 2022 CSE Student Reaction and Feedback

Candidates can check the feedback of students regarding the GATE 2022 CSE Exam below:

Sudhir from IIIT Delhi, says more questions were asked from OS and unexpectedly, there were a few questions from DS. Questions from the coding part were tough.

Varun says the overall difficulty level of questions was tough. The quantitative part and questions from coding were easy.

Satyam says most questions were asked from Cisco and Compilers.

According to Gaurav, Aptitude questions in today’s GATE CSE paper were easy. 1 or 2 questions were from coding. Questions from the DBMS section were tougher.

Aspirants can check the Students' Reactions and Reviews below:

GATE 2022 CSE Question Paper: Download Procedure

The official GATE question paper will be available on the official website soon. Candidates will be allowed to download without any login. Follow the step-by-step process to download the GATE CSE question paper:

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?

Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.

Q: Can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur in BTech CSE if my rank is between 0 and 5000?

The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering is 279 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology.

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GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

GATE 2022 CSE answer key will be prepared and released by various coaching institutes as soon as the examination ends. Institute experts will assess the GATE question papers to release the correct answers for the benefit of the students.

Official GATE 2022 CSE answer key will be released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on the official website. The provisional answer key will be eligible for the challenge, after which the final GATE CSE answer key will be published. Candidates can calculate their probable score before the announcement of the GATE result using the answer key.

Official GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

IIT Bombay will release the official answer key of GATE 2022 CSE at its website. Candidates will be able to access the answer key from this table as soon as it is released.

Paper	Question Paper	Provisional Answer Key
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	Available Soon	Available Soon

GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

After the conclusion of the entrance examination, the candidates will be able to access GATE 2022 CSE answer key by coaching institutes. The coaching institute experts will create the answer key and release it in online mode.

Coaching Institutes	GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key
Made Easy	Available Soon
GATE Academy	Available Soon

Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

Using the GATE 2022 CSE answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable score in the exam. The given steps can be followed by the candidates to estimate their answer key.

Candidates will have to download the GATE 2022 CSE answer key
The candidate response sheet and the answer key have to be compared by the candidates.
Candidates will have to use the official GATE 2022 marking scheme.
The total score calculated will be the probable score secured by the candidates.

FAQs regarding GATE 2022 CSE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper

Q. Are there any subjective questions asked in GATE 2022?

A. There were no subjective questions in GATE 2022. The exam had two types of questions, multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Q. Is it allowed for a candidate to attempt two GATE papers?

A. Yes, a candidate is allowed to attempt two papers. However, aspirants can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations only.

Q. What was the duration of the GATE 2022 paper? Was there any sectional time limit?

A. The time duration allotted to candidates for GATE 2022 was three hours (180 minutes). There was no sectional time limit.

Q. Are the Numerical Answer type (NAT) questions subjective?

A. No, the Numerical answer type (NAT) questions are answered by choosing a numerical as the final answer.

Q. What are the steps to download GATE CSE 2022 question papers?

A. Candidates can follow the download procedure given on this page to download the question paper.

Q. In which format is the GATE CSE question paper 2022 available?

A. GATE CSE question paper is available in PDF format so that it can be downloaded and used easily.

Q. What are the benefits of GATE CSE previous years' question papers?

A. The previous years' question papers can benefit in different ways. They help in understanding the level of the exam, determining the preparation level, boosts confidence, and help in identifying weak and strong areas.

Q. When will the GATE 2022 CSE answer key be released?

A. GATE 2022 CSE answer key release date has not yet been announced by the authorities.

Q. Can I calculate my score using the GATE 2022 answer key?

A. Yes. Candidates will be able to calculate their scores using the answer key of GATE 2022.

Q. Will coaching institutes also release GATE 2022 answer key?

A. Yes. Various coaching institutes will also release the answer key of GATE 2022.

Q. When will the GATE final answer key be released?

A. GATE 2022 final answer key will be released after the objections to the provisional key is checked by the authorities.

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