GATE 2025 CE Shift 1 and 2 Question Paper Answer Key OUT: Paper Analysis and Question Solution

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GATE 2025 Feb 16 CE question paper answer key: IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 CE question paper and answer key PDF. Candidates who have appeared for the GATE 2025 CE exam on Feb 16 can check the question paper solutions by logging in to the GATE candidate loginCandidates can find the GATE CE1 and CE2 memory-based questions and solutions PDF below. Students say that the paper was moderate to tough. Few questions were tricky and challenging. Read below for GATE 2025 Feb 16 CE shift 1 &2 question paper solution key details. 

GATE 2025 CE question paper answer key PDF

GATE 2025 Feb 16 Civil Engineering (CE) Question Paper Answer Key- Shift 2

The GATE 2025 CE2 exam is completed. The timings for the exam were 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. With the help of the GATE CE2 memory-based question paper and answer key PDF, candidates can evaluate their probable scores and revise them. The GATE CE2 question paper solution key 2025 is available. Candidates can check below. Students found the paper to be easy to moderate, and few questions were challenging. 

GATE 2025 Official CE Question Paper and Answer Key Shift 1 and 2 PDF Download here

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GATE CE1 Memory-Based Question Answer Key (Shift 2)

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A) The effective stress in liquified soul is almost zero

B) As the depth of GWT from the ground surface increases, the effective stress in the soil decreases.

C) The earth pressure at any point in the soil under all condition is always smaller than the vertical effective stress at that point.

D) Bulking of the moist sand in due to the capillary action in the sand. 

Ans - Option A" "B" and "C"

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GATE 2025 Feb 16 Civil Engineering (CE) Question Paper Answer Key - Shift 1

GATE 2025 February 16 CE1 Question Paper and Answer Key: CE shift 1 exam has ended. The computer-based test was held for 100 marks, comprising 15 marks for general aptitude, engineering mathematics - 13 marks, and subject-based questions for 72. Aspirants can find the GATE February 16 CE shift 1 memory-based question paper and answer key below. 

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GATE CE shift 1 paper analysis: Students say that the paper was moderate to tough. Few questions were tricky and challenging.

GATE CE1 Memory-Based Question Answer Key (Shift 1)

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the GATE exam?
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The GATE question paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), multiple-select questions (MSQs) and numerical aptitude questions (NATs). In MCQs, one out of four options will be correct. On the other hand, in MSQs, more than one out of four questions is correct. However, for NATs, the answer will be marked using the virtual keypad. 

Q:   Which GATE papers are conducted in multiple sessions?
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GATE Computer Science and Engineering (CS) and GATE Civil Engineering (CE) are conducted in multiple sessions. For such cases, the candidate will have to appear for the exam in only one of the sessions of the test paper. The details regarding the exam date and time will be mentioned on the GATE admit card. 

Q:   What is the benefit of attempting two papers in GATE?
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Attempting two papers in GATE allows students to broaden their skills and career options in different disciplines. Implemented in 2021, the GATE two paper combination can be chosen from the given list of paper combinations (already set by the authorities). With the GATE two paper combination list, also, you have better chances of qualifying the examination. 

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Q:   Where can I download the GATE previous year question paper?
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Candidates can download the GATE previous year's question paper on the official website of GATE- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The question paper are available for students to understand the paper pattern, question format, and difficulty level. The steps to download the GATE previous year's question paper PDF is as follows -

  • Visit the official website 
  • Click on the download link and 
  • Select the year and the desired GATE branch question paper
  • Download PDF
Q:   How to download GATE question papers?
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The steps to download the GATE question paper are as follows -

  • Visit the official page of GATE
  • Click on the download link
  • Select the branch/discipline and download the GATE paper. 

To download the question papers in bulk, select the Bulk download option. The question paper will be available in the zip file format. 

Q:   What are the benefits of solving GATE old question papers?
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So, if you are planning to appear for GATE this year, then it is very important to solve the GATE old question paper, as they come with tons of benefits. 

  • First and foremost, the GATE old question paper allows students to understand the GATE exam structure and pattern, with which you can tally and filter out the GATE subject-wise weightage, and which questions are asked more frequently.
  • Also, solving the GATE previous year's paper gives you an upper hand in improving your time management skills and accuracy. 
  • Besides that, the GATE old question paper also gives you a clear understanding of the difficulty level. 

Therefore, it is advised to keep a habit of solving GATE old question papers. Try to solve atleast one full-length paper per day. 

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GATE 2025 CE Memory-Based Question Paper Answer Key by MADE EASY

The GATE 2025 CE shift 1 and 2 question paper and solutions is NOW available. Candidates can check the PDF link for GATE 2025 CE1 and CE2 paper below. 

GATE 2025 Official Question Paper and Answer Key PDF: Release Date

IIT Roorkee has released the official GATE 2025 CE1 and CE2 question papers on the official website. Candidates can find the GATE question paper answer key pdf on the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in once released. The GATE 2025 results was released on March 19, 2025. 

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