GATE 2022 ECE Paper Analysis & Question Paper (Available), Answer Key (Soon)

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GATE 2022 ECE question paper and analysis are available now, the GATE 2022 ECE answer key will be available soon. Candidates can check here for the same.

GATE 2022 ECE question paper and analysis are available now, the GATE 2022 ECE answer key will be available soon. Download GATE ECE Question Paper below.

GATE 2022 ece paper analysis, answer key, question paper pdf

GATE 2022 ECE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper: All students who have taken the GATE 2022 Electronics and Communications Engineering (EC) exam can check the question paper analysis in the article below.

Latest Updates: GATE 2022 Response Sheet Released; Download here

The exam analysis will help students know the difficulty level of the question paper and the chapter-wise distribution of questions. The detailed GATE ECE paper analysis 2022 for students who appeared in the exam is given below. The GATE ECE paper was conducted on February 6 in the forenoon shift from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Table of contents
  • GATE ECE 2022 Paper Analysis: Highlights
  • GATE 2022 ECE Question Paper (Memory-based)
  • GATE 2022 ECE Student Reaction and Feedback
  • GATE 2022 ECE Paper Analysis by Coaching Institutes
  • GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key PDF
  • Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key
  • FAQs regarding GATE 2022 ECE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper
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GATE ECE 2022 Paper Analysis: Highlights

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

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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.

Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?
A: 
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.
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  • Overall paper was moderate to difficult
  • Total 14 Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
  • Total 33 MCQs and 18 NAT type questions
  • General aptitude questions were easy to moderate
  • Questions from Mathematics were slightly difficult

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 mark questions

Control Systems

1

3

7

Digital Circuits

3

4

11

Electronic Devices

2

3

8

Signals & Systems

2

2

6

Communication Systems

3

5

13

Analog Circuits

4

4

10

Network Theory

2

3

8

Electromagnetics

2

2

6

Engineering Mathematics

6

5

16

General Aptitude

5

5

15

Total

Total Marks = 30

Total Marks = 70

100

GATE 2022 ECE Question Paper (Memory-based)

GATE 2022 ECE question paper (memory-based) and answer key have been released by various coaching institutes. Candidates can check the same below:

GATE 2022 ECE Q1
 
GATE 2022 ECE Q2
 
GATE 2022 ECE Q3
 
GATE 2022 ECE Q4
 
GATE 2022 ECE Q5
 
 
GATE 2022 ECE Q7
 
GATE 2022 ECE Q8

GATE 2022 ECE 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 ECE 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 ECE Student Reaction and Feedback

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

  • Overall the difficulty level of the exam was Moderate to Difficult.
  • Most questions were asked from EDC, Analogue, Control.
  • A good number of questions were from Numerical Aptitude
  • Less number of questions were asked from Communication
  • Quantitative Aptitude and Math were of easy level

Ravi: Overall, the paper was tough. Maximum questions were asked from EDC and Analogue. Unexpected questions were asked in the Engineering Math section while questions in the Aptitude section was of moderate level.

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

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.

Arun: Paper was difficult. A good number of questions were from Numerical Aptitude. Engineering Math was easy and Quantitative Aptitude was difficult.

Manish: Overall, the paper was easy. If you have prepared for the exam properly then you can score good marks in the exam. Aptitude was very easy but some questions in Analogue were tough and a very less number of questions were asked from Communication. Engineering Math was also easy.

Nitesh Sharma: Overall, the paper was of a moderate level. A good number of questions were asked from Analogue and Communication. Quantitative Aptitude and Math was of easy level.

Shubh Tiwari: The question paper was of moderate level. A good number of questions were asked from EDC, Analogue, Control. If you have a good preparation for the exam then you can easily answer these questions. Most of the questions were numerically based. Engineering Math was tricky and I can say Quantitative Aptitude was easy.

Aspirants can check GATE 2022 ECE students' Reactions & Reviews below:

GATE 2022 ECE Paper Analysis by Coaching Institutes

Candidates can check the exam analysis by different coaching institutes below:

 

GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key PDF

Various coaching institutes have released GATE 2022 ECE answer key as per the memory-based questions soon after the exam ended. However, it is not the official answer key. Official GATE 2022 ECE answer key will be released by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on the exam’s website soon. Firstly, the provisional answer key will be released and students will be allowed to challenge it by submitting a valid proof. Candidates can calculate their probable score before the announcement of GATE result using the answer key.

GATE 2022 Official ECE Answer Key

IIT Kharagpur will release the official answer key of GATE 2022 ECE 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

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

Available Soon

Available Soon

GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

After the conclusion of the entrance examination, coaching institutes will release the answer key as per the memory-based question. Test takers will be able to access GATE 2022 ECE answer key by coaching institutes by clicking on relevant links provided in the table below:

Coaching Institutes

GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key

Made Easy

Available Soon

GATE Academy

Available Soon

Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key

Using the GATE 2022 ECE 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 ECE answer key
  • The candidate response sheet and 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 ECE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper

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

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

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

A. Through previous years' question papers candidates can help prepare for the upcoming exams. 

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

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

Q. When will GATE 2022 answer be released by the authority?

A. The authority will release GATE 2022 answer keys on February 26 tentatively.

Q. When will GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes be released?

A. After the conclusion of the entrance examination, coaching institutes will release the answer key as per the memory-based question
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