GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper & Analysis (Available), Answer Key (Feb 21)

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GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper and Analysis is now available. GATE 2022 Mechanical Answer Key is likely to be released anytime soon. Check details here

GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper and Analysis is now available. Download GATE Mechanical Question Paper with Answer Key below.

GATE 2022 Mechanical question paper, analysis, answer key

GATE 2022 Mechanical question paper, analysis, answer key pdf: GATE 2022 for Mechanical (CY) paper has been conducted as per the schedule. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the GATE 2022 Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper analysis along with the question paper and answer key in the article below.

Latest: GATE 2022 Response Sheet Released; Download here

The exam analysis is prepared to help students in knowing the difficulty level of the question paper and chapter-wise distribution of questions. The detailed GATE Mechanical paper analysis 2022 for students who appeared in the exam is given below. The GATE Mechanical paper is being conducted on February 13 in the forenoon (9 am to 12 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) sessions.

Table of contents
  • GATE Mechanical Engineering 2022 Question Paper Analysis: Highlights
  • GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper (Memory-based)
  • GATE 2022 Mechanical Student Reaction and Feedback
  • GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper: Download Procedure
  • GATE 2022 Mechanical Answer Key PDF
  • Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 Mechanical Answer Key
  • FAQs regarding GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper, Analysis, Answer Key
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GATE Mechanical Engineering 2022 Question Paper Analysis: Highlights

The GATE Mechanical 2022 paper was conducted for three hours as per the schedule. The question paper had multiple choice and numerical answer type questions for a total of 100 marks. Candidates who appeared for the exam can take a look at the highlights of the GATE Mechanical paper analysis:

Topic-wise distribution of questions

Candidates who appeared in the GATE Mechanical Engineering Question Paper can check the topic-wise distribution of questions in the table below:

Topic Name

Distribution of Questions

Total Marks

1 Mark Questions

2 Marks Questions

Thermodynamics

2

1

4

IC Engine

0

1

2

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

0

0

0

Power Plant

1

1

3

Heat Transfer

2

4

10

Strength of Materials

2

2

6

Theory of Machines & vibrations

1

3

7

Machine Design

1

1

3

Manufacturing & Engineering Materials

5

5

15

Industrial Engineering

2

3

8

Engineering Mathematics

7

4

15

General Aptitude

5

5

15

Total

Total Marks = 28

Total Marks = 72

100

GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper (Memory-based)

GATE 2022 Mechanical question paper (memory-based) will be released by various coaching institutes will along with answer keys and solutions on the same day after a few hours of the examination. Candidates can check the same below:

Gate 2022 ME Q1
 
Gate 2022 ME Q2
 
Gate 2022 ME Q3
 
Gate 2022 ME Q4
 
Gate 2022 ME Q5
 
Gate 2022 ME Q6
 
Gate 2022 ME Q7
 
Gate 2022 ME Q8
 
Gate 2022 ME Q9
 
Gate 2022 ME Q10

GATE 2022 Mechanical Student Reaction and Feedback

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

  • Overall, the paper was of moderate difficulty.
  • Aptitude and Maths section ranged from easy to moderate.
  • The Mechanical section was tough and had conceptual questions. Most of the questions were from Thermal and Manufacturing section.
  • Maths had more questions from Calculus.  

Nikhil Srivastav: The paper was not very tough. There were 10 questions in the aptitude section for a total of 15 marks and it was quite easy. Maths questions were from matrices and some geometry and this section was easier than the Mechanical section. 

Harsh: The paper was of moderate difficulty. The paper was more focused on the Manufacturing section. The aptitude section was very easy and scorable. Maths had some easy and some questions. 

Akhil: The paper was not very easy and not very difficult. Some of the chapters of Thermodynamics were in the paper. The aptitude section was easy and Maths was moderate in the level of difficulty. Some of the questions in the Mechanical section were difficult and took some time to solve. 

Manish Sharma: The fluids section in the paper was easy. The questions were a bit lengthy in the paper but the aptitude section was very easy. Maths was also not very difficult. Overall, the paper was easy to moderate. 

Sunil Kumar: The paper was easy but most of the questions were conceptual. The aptitude and Mechanics section had easy concepts and were easy which were solvable if the formulas were known. The Maths section was also easy. Compared to the previous year, this year's paper was easier. 

Siddhart: The paper was moderate. Most of the questions were from the Thermal and Manufacturing section. The Maths section was more focused on Calculus and was of moderate difficulty. The aptitude section was easy.

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

GATE 2022 Mechanical Question Paper: Download Procedure

IIT Kharagpur will release the GATE 2022 Mechanical question paper on the official website soon. Candidates will be allowed to download it without any login. Follow the step-by-step process to download the GATE EE 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 Mechanical Answer Key PDF

Based on the memory-based questions, various coaching institutes will release the GATE 2022 Mechanical Engineering answer key soon after the exam. All candidates must note that the official answer key for the Mechanical Engineering subject may be different from coaching institutes’ answer keys. The official GATE 2022 answer key will be released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur online on February 21. The provisional answer key will be released first for students that can be challenged from February 22 to 25 by submitting valid proof. After accepting all the objections, the final answer key will be released along with the GATE result.

GATE 2022 Official Mechanical Answer Key

IIT Kharagpur will release the official answer key of GATE 2022 Mechanical on its website. Candidates will be able to access the answer key from this table as soon as it’s released.

Paper

Question Paper

Provisional Answer Key

Mechanical Engineering(ME)

Shift 1: Available Soon

Shift 1: Available Soon

Shift 2: Available Soon

Shift 2: Available Soon

GATE 2022 Mechanical Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

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

Coaching Institutes

GATE 2022 Mechanical Answer Key

Made Easy

Available Soon

GATE Academy

Available Soon

Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 Mechanical Answer Key

Using the GATE 2022 Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 Mechanical Question Paper, Analysis, Answer Key

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 are the steps to download GATE Mechanical 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 Mechanical question paper 2022 available?

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

Q. What are the benefits of GATE Mechanical 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 Mechanical answer key be released?

A. GATE 2022 Mechanical 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.
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