GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key, Question Paper Analysis (Memory Based): Available Here

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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

1 mark questions

2 marks questions

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:

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

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?
A: 

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 CoursesCommon 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?
A: 

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:

  • Visit the official website: gate.iitkgp.ac.in
  • Find the link named “Download GATE question paper 2022”
  • Click on your subject and PDF will open in a new tab
  • On the new page, click on the download icon to save the file

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

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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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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can get admission to IIT Kharagpur with a rank of 200 in the IIT JAM exam if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 100 to 894. Students can take a look below to know which courses can be availed in the last round with the attained rank. 

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Answered 2 months ago

The needed rank would differ based on the category, course and branch. For the General AI category, the overall IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 ranged from 509 (BTech CSE) in the first round to 24582 (Bachelor of Architecture (BArch Hons) in the last round. Hence, overall, a rank below 24582 could help yo

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As per the IIT Kharagpur cutoff 2026 for the OBC AI category, the closing ranks ranged from 241 (CSE) in the first round to 7973 (BArch Hons) in the last round. Students can check the table below to see the round 1 and last round closing ranks for various branches. 

CourseRound 1 (Closing Rank)Last Round (Closing Rank)
B.Tech. in Aerospace Engineering23472423
B.Tech. in Agricultural and Food Engineering44674671
B.Tech. in Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering38423928
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering31023271
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering24422501
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering241258
B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering703735
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering941946
B.Tech. in Instrumentation Engineering12591348
B.Tech. in Industrial Engineering22682278
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering18401875
B.Tech. in Manufacturing Science and Engineering31733361
B.Tech. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering33163584
B.Tech. in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture40184173
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering38814047
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch. Hons.)74447973
B.S. in Chemistry55045798
B.S. in Economics32073213
B.S. in Physics47555182
B.S. in Mathematics and Computing709709
B.Sc. in Applied Geology52755803
B.S. in Exploration Geophysics52105548
B.Tech. in Artificial Intelligence427432
B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering40574171

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Answered 2 months ago

 IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 ranged between 4182 and 4588 for the Mechanical Engineering branch. This the cutoff range for the General AI category. For the other categories cutoff range, students can check the table below.

CategoryIIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026
General4182 - 4588
OBC1840 - 1875
SC1037 - 1052
ST567 - 595
EWS733 - 733
PWD277 - 297

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Answered 2 months ago

To get admission to the MSc Physics course (MSc + PhD in Physics) at IIT Kharagpur, a rank of at least 409 is required to be eligible for admission in the General AI category. Students who belong to other categories can see below to know the highest rank acceptable.

Category IIT Kharagpur MSc cutoff 2026
General409
OBC868
SC1990
ST3644
EWS747

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The IIT Kharagpur CSE cutoff 2026 was 509 for the General AI category in the first round. The IIT Kharagpur JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was announced for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations for the first round. 

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Both Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay are among India's top engineering institutes, but the better choice for B.Tech in Electrical Engineering depends on your priorities.

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