GATE DA Question Paper (Available): Download PDF, Subject-Wise Weightage
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
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12 Oct '26
GATE DA Question Paper: Candidates can download GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) question paper with answer key solution PDF. GATE DA PYQs are available year-wise for candidates to understand the exam difficulty level and analyse their preparation. Read below to download GATE DA PYQs, subject-wise weightage, what to expect in GATE DA difficulty level.
GATE DA Question Paper: Download PYQs pdf, Subject-Wise Weightage, Analysis
GATE DA Question Paper: The GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence paper was introduced in 2024. Candidates who are interested in applying for the GATE DA paper must start practicing PYQs and sample papers to understand the difficulty level, pattern, and marking scheme. IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2027. The exam dates have been released. Candidates who want to appear for GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence must start their preparation.
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- GATE DA Question Paper: Data Science Syllabus Changes
- What to expect in GATE 2027 DA: Is it going to be tough?
- GATE DA 2027 Expected Chapter-Wise Breakdown
GATE DA Question Paper Download
Candidates can download year-wise GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) PYQs:
| Year |
GATE DA Question Paper Download |
GATE Answer Key Solution PDF Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
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| 2025 |
GATE DA 2025 Question Paper | GATE DA Answer Key 2025 |
| 2024 |
GATE DA 2024 Question Paper | GATE DA Answer Key 2024 |
GATE DA Question Paper: Data Science Syllabus Changes
This year, there are no changes in GATE DA syllabus 2027. All the sections remains the same. The syllabus for GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence can be checked below:
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Probability and Statistics
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Linear Algebra
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Calculus and Optimisation
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Programming, Data Structures, and Algorithms
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Database Management and Warehousing
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Machine Learning
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Artificial Intelligence
What to expect in GATE 2027 DA: Is it going to be tough?
Looking at the past trends of GATE DA paper analysis, here’s what candidates can expect for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA & AI):
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The question structure is expected to be more standardised and quite similar to CSE
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GATE registration for Data Science has grown every year since its launch. If the registration increases this year, then the GATE cutoff is expected to be easy
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Candidates can expect higher weightage on machine learning and statistics
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Candidates can expect more application and formula-based questions
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GATE DA 2027 question paper might focus more on probability, linear algebra, and machine learning
Also read:
- GATE CSE Vs GATE DA: Which is better
- GATE Statistical and Performance Report
- GATE 2027 Syllabus Changes
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
The GATE zones are the authorities that perform any operations related to the GATE examination. These are managed by the GATE offices of IISc and IITs. The list of GATE zones is as follows-
- IISc Bengaluru
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Bombay
- IIT Guwahati
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Kharagpur
- IIT Madras
- and IIT Roorkee
GATE papers have three major sections; General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics & Specific Subject. There are 65 questions asked for 100 marks in GATE exam.
General aptitude questions are asked for 15 marks, Engineering mathematics in some paper codes, 13 marks and the rest 72 marks from the chosen subject.
In some paper codes engineering mathematics will be excluded only 15 marks general aptitude questions and rest 85 marks will be of chosen subject.
Commonly asked questions
Yes, GATE General Aptitude is common for all papers. The general aptitude section carries 15 marks out 100 marks, comprising 10 questions in total. The section mainly tests candidates' analytical and thinking skills in the exam. Here's a breakdown of the GATE General breakdown of questions -
- The GA section includes 5 questions of 1 mark and
- 5 questions of 2 marks.
The GATE marking scheme is the same for all.
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.
According to topper's and experts, the ideal number of questions to attempt correctly is 50 to 55, to obtain a GATE rank under 1000.
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The GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) syllabus is mathematically rigorous, with core topics heavily leaning into statistics, linear algebra, and machine learning foundations. Based on recent exam trends, here are the most important subjects and their high-weightage topics to prioritise.
GATE DA 2027 Expected Chapter-Wise Breakdown
GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence syllabus has a total of 7 sections. Here is an expected section-wise breakdown of GATE DS & AI:
| Section |
Weightage |
Important Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Probability and Statistics |
15% |
Baye’s theorem, Distributions, Hypothesis Tests (z,t,chi-squared), central-limit theorem |
| Linear algebra |
10% |
Vector spaces, Eigen Values/Eigen Vectors, Rank, LU, and SVD decomposition |
| Calculus and Optimisation |
7% |
Limits, continuity, Taylor series, maxima/minima for single-variable functions. |
| Programming, DS, and Algorithms |
13% |
Python basics, core data structures, searching/sorting, graph traversal and shortest path. |
| DB Management and Warehousing |
8% |
ER Model, Relational Algebra, SQL, Normalisation, Data Warehouse Schemas |
| Machine Learning |
22% |
Regression, Classification, SVM, Decision trees, Clustering, PCA, Neural networks |
| Artificial Intelligence |
10% |
Search strategies, Propositional and Predicate Logic, and Reasoning under Uncertainty |
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