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

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

GATE 2026 Feb 2 Exam Analysis

The GATE EE second shift exam is now over. The paper was moderately difficult to cover, especially in major topics like signals and systems, control systems, etc. The 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 -

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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?
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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:   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. 

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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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National Institute of Technology Warangal BTech admission is completely entrance-based and depends on candidates' performance in the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Mains). Eligible candidates are then required to appear for the JoSAA counselling process for final selection. 

Q:   How to get admission in IIT Mandi in MA Development Studies?
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Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can fill out the application form by visiting the IIT-M official website (iitmandi.ac.in). Aspirants further need to take the entrance test conducted by the institute followed by a personal interview round. The weightage of the exam score is 60% and for the interview is 40%. Based on candidates' performance in both the selection rounds, seat allotment is carried out.

Q:   How can I join NIT, Trichy after Class 12th?
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Interested students have to give the JEE Main exam in order to get admission in any one of the NITs available. JEE Main is a computer-based test conducted at the national-level entrance examination. Students can find the table below for eligibility in order to take admission in NIT Trichy:

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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

Candidates can check the steps below to download question and solution 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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