GATE 2025 ME, PE, AR, EE Question Paper Answer Key: Shift 1& 2 (OUT) Question Paper Answer Key, Analysis

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GATE ME 2025 First Shift question paper and answer key is now available. Check the GATE 2025 Feb 2 ME and EE question paper and answer keys, student reactions, and detailed analysis to evaluate their performance. Download GATE 2025 Feb 2 memoery-based question paper and answer key PDF here

GATE 2025 ME, PE, AR, and EE question paper answer key: IIT Roorkee has released GATE 2025 ME question paper, GATE EE question paper, along with GATE AR and PE question paper and answer key. Candidates can access to question paper and answer key using their GATE login credentials. With help of GATE response sheet, question paper answer key, candidates can evaluate their GATE scores. Memory-based GATE 2025 ME, AR, PE, and EE questions and solutions are available below.

GATE 2026 Feb 2 Exam Analysis

GATE EE second shift exam is now over. Question paper was moderately difficult and covered major topics like signals and systems, control systems, etc. GATE 2025 ME paper was moderate, with balanced questions (theory and application-based). Memory-based questions are out now for both shifts. 

IIT Roorkee conducted Day 2 of the GATE 2025 exam. In the first shift, the exam was conducted for ME, PE, and AR test subjects and in the second shift, the GATE exam was conducted for EE paper. Students can find the GATE 2025 ME, PE, AR, and EE question paper and solutions below. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the GATE 2025 Feb 2 answer keys of shift 1 and 2 question papers, with detailed analysis to evaluate their performance.

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GATE 2025 Official ME, AR, PE, and EE Question Paper and Answer Key PDF 

Subject/Branch Question Paper Link Answer Key Link
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Download here Download here
Architecture and Planning (AR) Download here Download here
Petroleum Engineering (PE) Download here Download here
Electrical Engineering (EE) Download here Download here

GATE 2025 ME, AR, PE, and EE Question Paper and Answer Key PDF by MADE EASY

Candidates can download the GATE 2025 memory-based question and solution PDF by MADE EASY for all subjects below -

Q:   Is it hard to get into IISc Bangalore?
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IISc Bangalore admission is competitive due to high cutoff and limited seats. The entrance tests required for getting admission in the institute are taken by many. Hence, the chances of securing seat becomes less. Students are required to perform well in the entrance exam required for their course to get admission in the institute. In 2024, the JEE Main closing R1 cutoff for General category candidates was 903 for BSc (Research) in Physics.

Q:   Can I get direct admission to BTech at NIT Trichy?
A:

No, NIT Trichy does not provide direct admission for BTech. NIT Trichy BTech admission is entrance-based. The institute accepts admission to the BTech course through a valid score of JEE Main. Every aspirant needs to qualify for the exam in order to get admission. Selected candidates further need to take part in JoSAA counselling as well. There is no other procedure for admission.

Q:   How can I join BSc at IISc Bangalore?
A:

To be eligible for BSc an IISc Bangalore, candidates must meet with the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute and go through the selection rounds accepted by the institute. Details around the same are as follows:

  • Eligibility: A pass in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects in their qualifying exam along with any other subjects with first class or 60% aggregate (relaxed to just pass for SC/ ST students)
  • Selection: Merit list of one of the national examinations, among Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) KVPY (Stream-SA)/ JEE Main/ JEE Advanced/ NEET (UG) and IISER Aptitude Test 

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  • Candidate must be qualified in any one of the exams mentioned above, and the exam result must be valid as on Aug 1 of the year of admission.
  • IISER Aptitude Test is introduced as a new mode of entry for the academic year 2024. Candidates have to apply directly on the IISc admission portal to apply through this mode.

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Subject/GATE 2025 paper Download Link
GATE 2025 Mechanical Engineering (ME) - Feb 2, 2025 -Forenoon Session (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) Download Here
GATE 2025 Electrical Engineering (EE) - Feb 2, 2025 - Afternoon session (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm) Download Here

GATE 2025 EE Question Paper Answer Key - (Shift 2)

The GATE EE exam is now over. Students can find the GATE EE 2025 shift two memory-based question paper and answer key below.

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Q:   Can I do M.Tech at IISc without GATE?
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No, candidate who are looking for admission at IISC Bangalore need to have a valid GATE score. However, 70% GATE score + 30% performance in written test (100% GATE based for Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Materials Engg.) + COAP counselling will be accepted. Apart from this, students might face some problems while downloading the GATE hall ticket 2024. The problem might be due to slow internet connectivity or a heavy load on the server. In such situations, candidates should try downloading the admit card after a short duration. In case any candidate forgets their application ID/Enrollment ID or password, they can reset it. In case a candidate has forgotten their password, they can reset it from the GOAPS portal. 

Q:   What is the cutoff of IIT Delhi for 2025 admission?
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IIT Delhi cutoff 2025 for BTech admission has been released for Round 1. The cutoff was released as opening and closing ranks for different categories of students belonging to the AI quota. During Round 1, the BTech admission cutoffs were between 125 and 5608, with CSE being the most competitive specialisation for admission. Tabulated below are the Round 1 closing ranks of all the BTech and Integrated BTech specialisations offered at IIT Delhi for General AI quota students. 

CourseJEE Advanced R1 Closing Ranks 2025
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering125
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering186
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering316
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing353
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering591
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power and Automation)806
B.Tech. in Engineering and Computational Mechanics1103
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering1862
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics2358
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering2425
B.Tech. in Energy Science and Engineering2622
B.Tech. in Production and Industrial Engineering3027
Integrated B.Tech. + M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering3426
B.Tech. in Materials Engineering3470
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering4228
B.Tech. in Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology4830
B.Tech. in Textile Technology5608

 

Q:   Can I get direct admission into IIT Roorkee for MBA?
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No, IIT Roorkee does not offer direct admissions. All candidates seeking admission are required to appear for CAT. It is a national-level entrance test conducted by the IIMs. Moreover, this exa is genereally conducted in the month of November.

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GATE 2025 ME, PE, and AR Question Paper and Answer Key (Shift 1)

The GATE 2025 first shift exam is over. The GATE 2025 Feb 2 unofficial question paper and answer key are now available. The questions are memory-based and will be updated here. 

GATE ME 2025 Memory-Based Question Paper and Answer Keys (First Shift)

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Here is a breakdown of the question category and marks for the GATE 2025 ME paper

Question Type Total marks
MCQ 51
MSQ 2
NAT 47
TOTAL 100 marks

Steps to Download GATE 2025 question paper and solution key PDF

Follow process below to download GATE 2025 question paper and answer key -

  • First go to official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in
  • Navigate question paper section from drop-down menu
  • Select your GATE paper code and download PDF

How to Calculate Scores using GATE 2025 Feb 2 Question Paper?

Candidates must know the GATE 2025 exam pattern to calculate the GATE scores. Aspirants can check the marking scheme for GATE 2025 below -

  • For a one-mark MCQ, a 1/3 mark is deducted for an incorrect answer.
  •  On the other hand, for a two-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark is deducted for the wrong answer. 
  • There is no negative marking for MSQ and NAT-type questions.
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