GATE 2025 CS Question Paper Answer Key: Shift-wise difficulty level, question paper answer key PDF download

Yes, 700 is a good score on the GATE exam. With a 700 score, you can get IIT Bombay, IIT Madras or IISc Bangalore. In fact, with a 700 GATE score, you can get into disciplines like civil engineering, electrical engineering, and biotechnology, depending on the availability of seats and other factors. The GATE cutoff scores will be released along with the results. Candidates can access to their results through GOAPS portal.

To prepare for GATE Computer Science paper candidates must understand the most important part of prep. Right strategy, right resources and frequent revision are the 3 key pillers of preparation of computer Science paper of GATE Exam. Candidates can check here important booklist, prep tips and revision strategy for GATE CS PAPER.For complete list of GATE CS Books candidate can explore given link:  Complete GATE 2025 Book list

Candidates can use given simple yet effective prep tips;

1. Identification of important and high weightage topics before diving into prep is very important.
2. During the preparation Sectional and chapter mocks to help t=you access your understanding about the topic.
3. weekly and monthly revision schedule for the topics covered topics can be x factor to be ahead in the race.
4. Previous year questions are the most helpful and effective way of understanding where you stand in your prep.
5. Keep calm during the exam and learn the art of skipping the question when neccessary is very important.

We hope these few tips will be help ful in your preparation, good luck!

Yes, scoring 70 in GATE is good, especially for disciplines like electronics and communication, mechanical, computer science, etc. Last year, Suraj Kumar Samal (Rank 1) obtained 84.67 marks in the GATE Mechanical subject. Hence, scoring at least 70+ marks in the GATE exam is better. IIT Roorkee will announce the GATE results on March 19, 2025. Read here for more - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results

Yes, it is possible to get M.Tech admissions with low GATE scores. However, it depends on certain factors, such as category, low cutoff drops in spot-counselling rounds. If you are aiming for NITs, then newly established NITs can be a good option. 

A safe score in GATE is considered to be a score that is desirable for admissions to IITs, NITs, and top PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, Power Grid, etc. A GATE safe score can be around 80 or above, depending on the branch applied for. With a GATE score of 90+, there are high chances of getting admission in IITs and NITs for the most demanding branches like CS, ME, CE, EC, etc., or qualifying in PSU recruitment. Read more about the GATE 2025 cutoff here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff

Yes, GATE preparation can be done online. GATE online coaching has several benefits, as one can learn, think, and prepare at their own pace. Besides it alos offers flexible study hours and gives an advantage of accessing the materials at any place. Candidates can opt for online GATE coaching by expert faculty members. There are several institutions that provide GATE online coaching with proper tests and a schedule of preparation. Several sources are also available for the students to prepare effectively online.

Some of the important materials that students may get from online sources are GATE notes GATE previous years question papers to analyse and practice. GATE online Mock Test Series GATE online exam books for various subjects, etc. One thing students should not forget is that there are no shortcuts to achieving the goal. Candidates need to do proper study in a planned way. If a student is doing his or her preparation online in a comfortable zone, he or she has the option to view the recorded lecture and clear their doubts, be it in real-time or later via Doubt Chat. Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-preparation.

While preparing the GATE 2025 rank list for (regular category) admission to M.Tech programmes, if two or more candidates scored the same GATE score, then the following rules will be followed to determine inter-se-merit -

• Firstly, based on the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in Class 12, the candidate having higher percentage of marks to be ranked higher.
• If the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in Class 12 does not break the tie, then based on the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in Class 10, the candidates having higher percentage of marks will be ranked higher. 
• If the aggregate/total percentage of marks obtained in class 10 does not break the tie, then ranking will be done based on date of birth, the candidate senior/older in age will be ranked higher.
• If there is tie even after this, then such candidates will be assigned the same rank. 

Read more about the GATE 2025 cutoff marks here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-cutoff

Candidates must know that GATE EC paper contains several sections, Most of the time each section requires a good book to prepare with efficacy. Candidates can check best recommended books for respective section listed below.

• Engineering Mathematics: Engineering Mathematics by B.S.Grewal
• Networks, Signals and Systems: Network Analysis by Mac Van Valkenburg 
• Electronic Devices: Solid State Electronic Devices by B.G. Streetman and Sanjay Banerjee 
• Analog and Digital Circuits: Electronic Devices and Circuit by R. L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky & Digital Logic and Computer Design by M Morris Mano 
• Control Systems: Control Systems Engineering I.J. Nagrath, M. Gopal 
• Communications: Principle of Communication System by Taub & Schillings 
• Electromagnetics: Principles of Electromagnetics  by  Matthew N.D. Sadiku &  S.V. Kulkarni

Candidates can check the complet booklist and resources for GATE 2025 EC preparation through this link: GATE Complete Book List