GATE 2026 CSE shift 2 paper concluded at 5:30 PM. The latest update from the centres is that the Aptitude section is easy and comparatively easier compared to the GATE 2025 CSE paper. The Mathematics section was also easy. Candidates can check the GATE CSE 2026 question paper for shift 2 on this page. The question paper is available in a memory-based PDF format and is useful for candidates who want to analyse the paper structure and difficulty level.
GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper PDF (OUT): IIT Guwahati has concluded the GATE CSE 2026 shift 2 question paper. Candidates can check here the GATE 2026 CSE paper for shift 2 along with their correct answers. The official question paper will be released later, but for immediate solutions, candidates must check the memory-based GATE CSE 2026 Shift 2 paper and the GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 answer key. A detailed analysis of the question paper will help GATE 2026 aspirants to know the difficulty level, pattern and weightage. Moreover, students of other subjects can also check the GATE CSE 2026 shift 2 paper for the GA section in particular which is common in all 30 subjects.
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The GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 question paper will help candidates analyse their performance, understand the difficulty level, identify important topics, and estimate their expected GATE score before the official results are declared. The GATE CS 2026 Shift 2 question paper helps aspirants understand the distribution of questions, the weightage of core subjects, and the balance between MCQs, MSQs, and NAT questions, which is crucial for effective preparation and performance analysis. Continue reading to find the complete GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 paper analysis, answer key PDFs, and solution explanations.
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- GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper PDF Download
- What is Memory Based GATE 2026 Question Paper?
- What Does the GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper Include?
- Why Refer to the GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Question Paper?
- How to download official GATE CSE Shift 2 question paper 2026?
- GATE Result 2026
- What is the GATE 2026 college predictor?
GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper OUT
The GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 question paper PDF will be updated here once the memory-based version is compiled. The PDF can be downloaded and used for practice, revision, and paper analysis.

GATE 2026 paper analysis for CSE Shift 2 will be available here, according to initial reactions and coaching experts, after the examination ends. The latest update from the centres is that the Aptitude section is easy and comparatively easier compared to the GATE 2025 CSE paper. The Mathematics section was also easy.
| Topic | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | 4 questions (1 mark) |
| Operating Systems | 5 questions (1 mark) |
| Engineering mathematics | 7 questions (1 mark) |
| DBMS | 4 questions (1 and 2 marks combined) |
| Computer Network | 6 questions |
| COA | 6 questions |
GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper PDF Download
The GATE CSE shift 2 question paper pdf download link will be given here as soon as it is released by trusted coaching institutes and subject-experts. Candidates can download the GATE 2026 CS shift 2 paper pdf for free from the space below.
Also check:
| GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Question Paper PDF | GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Answer Key with Solutions PDF |
What is Memory Based GATE 2026 Question Paper?
Memory based GATE CSE question paper 2026 is prepared based on reactions and inputs of students who attempted the examination. Coaching institutes such as Made Easy also provide unofficial GATE 2026 question papers to help candidates understand their performance in the exam. After calculating their scores with GATE question paper and answer key solutions, candidates can be prepared for admissions.
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What Does the GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper Include?
The GATE CS 2026 Shift 2 question paper covers questions from the following areas:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Logic
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Programming and Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Compiler Design
- Operating Systems
- Databases
- Computer Networks
The paper also includes questions from General Aptitude, which carry a fixed weightage in the GATE exam.
Why Refer to the GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 Question Paper?
Candidates appearing in upcoming GATE sessions or future attempts can use the Shift 2 paper as a reliable reference for preparation strategy. Solving and analysing the GATE 2026 CS Shift 2 question paper helps candidates:
- Understand the overall difficulty level of the CS paper
- Identify high-weightage and frequently asked topics
- Analyse the question pattern and numerical depth
How to download official GATE CSE Shift 2 question paper 2026?
IIT Guwahati will release GATE 2026 question paper for all subjects online tentatively in last week of February. Subject wise question paper will be available for all candidates. Along with master question paper, GATE answer key 2026 will also be available. Candidates can follow given steps to download GATE question paper 2026.
- Visit gate2026.iitg.ac.in
- Go to GATE 2026 question paper link.
- Candidates will have to select their course.
- Question paper can be downloaded for future reference.
GATE Result 2026
Candidates will be able to check GATE result 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in online on March 19. Through result, candidates can know their qualifying status. However, details on obtained marks and ranks will be released through GATE score card 2026, which will be available for download from March 27. Scorecard validity is three years.
What is the GATE 2026 college predictor?
After calculating their scores, candidates can use GATE college predictor 2026 to know list of colleges they will be eligible for admissions. Knowing eligible colleges beforehand will allow them to prepare for the admission process accordingly. Shiksha has prepared GATE college predictor tool based on previous years’ data and trends.
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Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
The GATE 2026 question paper difficulty level of all subjects will be available after the completion of exam. In addition, students will also get an idea about chapter-wise weightage and important topics asked in major papers like GATE CSE, ME, EC, EE, DA, XE, etc.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, GATE questions are not exactly repeated. However, the concept, core, and question format may remain the same. Therefore, candidates must focus on concept-building and practice GATE PYQs as many times as possible. In addition, solve mock test paper to improve accuracy and time management.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, GATE has negative marking for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only. In GATE question paper, MCQs will be of one and two marks. Hence, the marking scheme for such questions can be checked below -
- For one mark MCQ - 1/3rd mark will be deducted
- For two mark MCQ - 2/3rd mark will be deducted
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
NHCE Bangalore accepts GATE score for admission to M.Tech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get into M.Tech course based on their Karnataka PGCET scores. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
Chandigarh University does not announce branch-wise GATE Exam 2026 cut-offs for M.E. admissions. Since GATE is not mandatory for admission, there are no fixed cut-offs for different specialisations. However, for GATE fellowship allocation, competition may vary by branch depending on the number of ap
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Guide-Level 11
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates need to graduate from BTech at IIT Dhanbad with a minimum GPA of 8.0 or above to qualify for M.Tech admissions without GATE. Only the candidates who clear BTech from IIT Dhanbad are allowed admissions without GATE into M.Tech at II Dhanbad with the aforementioned score.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, the GATE 2026 has already been concluded for IIT Dhanbad M.Tech admissions. The GATE 2026 registrations are closed in the month of October. Candidates who have appeared for GATE will need to wait for all merit-lists to be revealed.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The PhD admissions to the Institute Assistantship courses at IIT Guwahati require candidates to appear for the GATE or CEED.
However, PhD admissions to the other categories of PhD courses at IIT Guwahati are not decided on the basis of the aforementioned entrance exams scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for Plaksha University MS in AI admissions. Candidates also have the option to appear for other entrance exams to qualify for MS in AI admissions such as GRE, CAT and GMAT.
However, candidates who have cleared their UG level course from top institutes such as
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The GATE paper will be divided into sections like engineering mathematics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, etc.
Here's the GATE 2026 Syllabus for Civil Engineering
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