GATE CSE Question Paper: Download PYQs PDF, Syllabus, Subject-Wise Weightage
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
27 Aug '26
GATE CSE Question Paper: The GATE CSE branch is one of the most demanding and registered subjects in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. Candidates can download GATE CSE PYQs pdf below and start practising the questions to secure good rank in GATE 2027.
GATE CSE Question Paper: Free PDF Download, Subject-Wise Weightage
GATE CSE Question Paper: IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027. The exam dates have been announced at gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates who want to apply for GATE CSE paper can download previous year’s GATE CSE question paper with answer key and solutions below. Also, candidates can check GATE 2027 CSE subject-wise weightage and important topics and most expected that can be asked according to the revised GATE CSE syllabus 2027. With the help of GATE CS question paper pdf, candidates can prepare well for GATE 2027. Download GATE PYQs for CSE below.
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- GATE CSE Question Paper with Solution PDF
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- Why did IIT Madras change GATE 2027 CS Syllabus
- GATE 2027 CSE Expected Subject-Wise Weightage
GATE CSE Question Paper with Solution PDF
Candidates can download GATE Computer Science Question Papers with Answers PDF of previous years below. With the help of the GATE CSE question paper, candidates can understand the exam paper difficulty level, GATE exam pattern and important CSE topics. The GATE CSE is conducted in multiple shifts. Thus, candidates can download CS-1 and CS-2 question papers (both shifts) year-wise below.
Also read: GATE Robotics and Automation Syllabus, Important Topics, Eligible Branches
GATE CSE Question Paper Download
| Year | GATE CS-1 Question Paper Download | GATE CS-2 Question Paper Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Will be updated | Will be updated |
| 2026 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2025 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2024 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2023 | Download PDF | |
| 2022 | Download PDF | |
| 2021 | Download PDF | |
| 2020 | Download PDF | |
| 2019 | Download PDF | |
| 2018 | Download PDF | |
GATE CSE Revised Syllabus 2027
This year, IIT Madras have revised the GATE syllabus for CSE. According to the new GATE exam syllabus, three core subjects from CSE have been modified. These are COA, Digital Logic and Computer Network. Around 35% of the syllabus from Computer Network has been slashed.
Why did IIT Madras change GATE 2027 CS Syllabus
After every few years, the organising IIT reviews the GATE exam syllabus for each paper to keep it aligned with industry trends. Here’s what exactly changed in GATE Computer Science and Information Technology Syllabus 2027:
| GATE CSE Subject |
GATE 2027 Revised Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Digital Logic (made more specific) |
The topic of minimisation now explicitly names Karnaugh map and tabular method (Quine-McCluskey) as the techniques to master, instead of having it generic. However, the core content remains the same |
| Computer Organisation and Architecture |
The control unit design splits into hardwired and microprogrammed control, and the memory section names cache memory mapping techniques. Main memory and secondary storage have been dropped |
| Computer Networks |
The computer networks had maximum reduction. The topics that are removed are:
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GATE 2027 CSE Expected Subject-Wise Weightage
Candidates can check GATE CSE chapter-wise weightage based on recent GATE paper analysis. Actual weightage can vary every year. Candidates can use the GATE 2027 CSE weightage as a guide for their preparation.
| Section | Important Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | Discrete mathematics, Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics | 13 to 15 marks |
| Digital Logic | Boolean algebra, K-maps, combinational/sequential circuits, number systems | 6 to 8 marks |
| Computer organisation and architecture | Addressing modes, ALU/control unit design, cache and memory heirarchy, pipelining | 10 to 12 marks |
| Programming and Data structure | C programming, recursion, arrays, linked lists, trees, heaps, and graphs | 10 to 12 marks |
| Algorithms | Searching, sorting, hashing, complexity analysis, greedy/DP/divide-and-conquer, graph algorithms | 12 to 14 marks |
| Theory of computation | Finite automata, CFGs & PDAs, pumping lemma, Turing machines, undecidability |
10 to 12 marks |
| Compiler design | Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation, intermediate code, data-flow optimizations | 8 to 10 marks |
| Operating system | Processes/threads, concurrency, deadlock, CPU/IO scheduling, memory management, file systems | 12 to 14 marks |
| Databases | ER model, relational algebra, SQL, normalization, indexing (B/B+ trees), transactions & concurrency | 10 to 12 marks |
| Computer Networks | Layering, switching, data link layer, routing, IPv4/CIDR, TCP, DNS/HTTP |
10 to 12 marks |
Commonly asked questions
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
Considering the past year's trends and experts analysis, GATE CSE, ECE, and EE papers are considered as the toughest papers in GATE exam. Here's why -
Complex technical concepts and fundamentals
Heavy mathematics
Branch popularity and number of registered candidates are more.
This year, IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026, and two things have been modified -
- The GATE fees have been revised for all categories
- A new sectional paper has been introduced, called Energy Science (under Engineering Sciences).
The details are available on the official website as well as in the information brochure.
MCQs, MSQs, and NATs are types of questions that are asked in GATE-
| Question type | Meaning |
| MCQs | Multiple-choice questions |
| MSQs | Multiple select questions |
| NATs | Numerical-based questions |
Each question has a different marking scheme. Candidates must check GATE marking scheme carefully.
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Candidates can check their GATE 2027 exam city allotment (where their exam centre is located) by logging at GOAPS. Based on city allocated they can plan their travel arrangements.
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IIT Madras will announce GATE 2027 exam city allotment list on January 4, 2027. Candidates who have registered can check using their enrolment ID and password.
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No, the GATE form correction facility 2027 will remain open from October 14, 2026 to October 21, 2026.
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Candidates can apply for GATE 2027 exam starting from August 27, 2026 onwards. The application form last date is September 27, 2026 with regular fees and October 5, 2026 with extended fees.
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Candidates with following engineering background are eligible for GATE Robotics and Automation Engineering paper:
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The GATE "Robotics and Automation" (RA) question paper will have a total of 100 marks.
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