GATE ECE Question Paper (Available): Download EC PYQs PDF with Solutions
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
27 Aug '26
GATE ECE Question Paper: Candidates can get GATE ECE PYQs below for practice and preparation. Following CSE, ECE is among the most registered GATE papers. Download last 15 years GATE question paper PDF with solutions, along with expected ECE subject-wise weightage.
GATE ECE Question Paper: Download Last 15 Years EC PYQs with solutions PDF, Subject-Wise Weightage
GATE ECE Question Paper: Candidates can download year-wise GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering previous year's question paper with solutions from the links provided below. IIT Madras is conducting the GATE exam. Candidates appearing for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering “EC” subject can download GATE ECE PYQs below and start solving them before the GATE 2027 exam dates.
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- GATE ECE Previous Years Question Papers Download
- GATE ECE Syllabus 2027: Added and Deleted Topics
- GATE 2027 Expected ECE Chapter-Wise Weightage
- Benefits of Solving GATE ECE Question Papers
GATE ECE Previous Years Question Papers Download
Candidates can download GATE PYQs of ECE below in PDF format. With the help of GATE previous years question papers, candidates will get to understand the difficulty level, GATE exam pattern, marking scheme, etc.
| GATE Exam Year | GATE Year-Wise ECE PYQs Download | GATE EC Answer Key Solution Key Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | GATE 2026 ECE Question Paper | GATE 2026 ECE Answer Key Solution |
| 2025 | GATE 2025 ECE Question Paper | GATE 2025 ECE Answer Key Solution |
| 2024 | GATE 2024 EC Question Paper | GATE 2024 EC Answer Key Solution |
| 2023 | GATE 2023 ECE Question Paper | GATE 2023 ECE Answer Key Solution |
| 2022 | GATE 2022 ECE Question Paper | GATE 2022 ECE Answer Key Solution |
| 2021 | GATE 2021 EC Question Paper | GATE 2021 EC Answer Key Solution |
| 2020 | GATE 2020 ECE Question Paper |
GATE ECE Syllabus 2027: Added and Deleted Topics
According to the revised GATE syllabus, 90% of the syllabus remains the same. However, some chapters and topics from the sections: Engineering Mathematics, Networks/Signals and Systems and Control Systems have been revised. To know more, check the GATE ECE syllabus. Candidates are advised to go through exam pattern and marking scheme along with the GATE exam syllabus to secure a good rank in GATE.
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GATE 2027 Expected ECE Chapter-Wise Weightage
Candidates can check EC chapter-wise weightage and important topics expected in GATE 2027 exam.
| Topics |
Total Marks |
Approx Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude |
15 marks
|
15% |
| Engineering Mathematics |
13 marks
|
13% |
| Network Theory |
12 marks
|
12% |
| Signals and Systems |
10 marks
|
10% |
| Electronic Devices |
6 marks
|
6% |
| Analog Circuits |
7 marks
|
7% |
| Digital Circuits |
8 marks
|
9% |
| Control Systems |
5 marks
|
5% |
| Communication Systems |
13 marks
|
13% |
| Electromagnetics |
8 marks
|
8% |
Benefits of Solving GATE ECE Question Papers
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
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
Solving GATE PYQs daily will help you to understand the real exam pattern and get to know about the important topics. It also helps to build time management skills along with building accuracy to attempt questions. Here are some benefits that question paper play a vital role in GATE preparation.
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