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GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage, Important Topics, and Question Paper Download
- GATE 2027 Mechanical Engineering Subject-Wise Weightage
- GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2022
- GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2021
- GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2020
- GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2019
- GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2018
- GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern
- GATE 2027 Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
- GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper Answer Key
GATE 2027 Mechanical Engineering Subject-Wise Weightage
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GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2022
Candidates can check GATE mechanical engineering (ME) topic-wise syllabus weightage below
| Topics |
Section-wise weightage |
|---|---|
| General aptitude |
15 marks |
| Engineering mathematics |
13 marks |
| Engineering mechanics |
8 marks |
| Mechanics of material |
6 marks |
| Machine Design |
3 marks |
| Theory of machines and vibrations |
7 marks |
| Fluid Mechanics |
4 marks |
| Thermal Engineering |
4 marks |
| Heat Transfer |
10 marks |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
15 marks |
| Industrial Engineering |
8 marks |
GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2021
| Topics |
Section-wise weightage |
|---|---|
| General aptitude |
15 marks |
| Engineering mathematics |
13 marks |
| Engineering mechanics |
2 marks |
| Mechanics of material |
7 marks |
| Machine Design |
7 marks |
| Theory of machines and vibrations |
7 marks |
| Fluid Mechanics |
6 marks |
| Thermal Engineering |
6 marks |
| Heat Transfer |
6 marks |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
18 marks |
| Industrial Engineering |
7 marks |
GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2020
| Topics |
Section-wise weightage |
|---|---|
| General aptitude |
15 marks |
| Engineering mathematics |
13.5 marks |
| Engineering mechanics |
4 marks |
| Mechanics of material |
5.5 marks |
| Machine Design |
6 marks |
| Theory of machines and vibrations |
8 marks |
| Fluid Mechanics |
7. 5 marks |
| Thermal Engineering |
13 marks |
| Heat Transfer |
4.5 marks |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
16.5 marks |
| Industrial Engineering |
6.5 marks |
Candidates must fill their GATE application form 2027 to appear for the examination. The computer-based test will be held on multiple dates in two shifts. Candidates can check related article links below-
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GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2019
| Topics |
Section-wise weightage |
|---|---|
| General aptitude |
15 marks |
| Engineering mathematics |
13.5 marks |
| Engineering mechanics |
4 marks |
| Mechanics of material |
9 marks |
| Machine Design |
6 marks |
| Theory of machines and vibrations |
9.5 marks |
| Fluid Mechanics |
7 marks |
| Thermal Engineering |
9.5 marks |
| Heat Transfer |
6.5 marks |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
15 marks |
| Industrial Engineering |
4.5 marks |
GATE ME Subject-Wise Weightage 2018
| Topics |
Section-wise weightage |
|---|---|
| General aptitude |
15 marks |
| Engineering mathematics |
13.5 marks |
| Engineering mechanics |
3.5 marks |
| Mechanics of material |
11 marks |
| Machine Design |
4 marks |
| Theory of machines and vibrations |
7.5 marks |
| Fluid Mechanics |
9.5 marks |
| Thermal Engineering |
11 marks |
| Heat Transfer |
3.5 marks |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
16.5 marks |
| Industrial Engineering |
5 marks |
GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern
Candidates appearing for GATE ME (Mechanical Engineering), must be aware of the GATE exam pattern 2027, as it will help to prepare and strategise for test. Check below to get complete details regarding GATE ME paper pattern -
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| GATE Exam Mode |
Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Language |
English |
| Time Duration |
3 hours |
| Section-wise marking distribution |
|
| GATE total marks |
100 marks |
| Making Scheme |
Questions either carry 1 or 2 marks |
| Negative marking |
For 1-mark questions, 1/3rd mark is deducted and for 2-mark questions, 2/3rd mark is deducted There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs. Also, there is no partial marking. |
GATE 2027 Mechanical Engineering Syllabus
The GATE ME Exam Syllabus can be categorised into three parts:
| Category |
GATE ME Topics |
|---|---|
| Problem-Solving subjects |
Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Theory of Machines, Machine Design, Heat Transfer, and Dynamics of Machinery |
| Theoretical subjects |
Engineering Materials, Manufacturing Technology, Metallurgy, Metrology and Measurements, CAD/CAM, and Mechatronics |
| Management Subjects |
Production planning and control, Production and Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Total Quality Management |
The core engineering branch, GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME), consists of the following sections -
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Applied Mechanics and Design
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Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
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Materials, Manufacturing, and Industrial Engineering
Candidates can check the GATE 2027 ME section-wise syllabus weightage below -
| GATE Mechanical Engineering Sections |
Approx GATE topic-wise weightage |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing and Material Sciences |
15 to 18% |
| Applied Mechanics and Design (SOM, TOM, and Machine Design) |
20 to 25% |
| Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences |
18 to 20% |
| Industrial Engineering |
5 to 8% |
For GATE 2027 exam, it is essential to go through all the chapters that have maximum weightage. In addition, one must also solve GATE PYQs and full-length mock test to analyse your performance.
How many marks are needed to qualify GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME)?
The minimum GATE qualifying mark needed for GATE ME paper is 40 to 42 marks. However, to get admission to IITs, NITs, and IIITs, the GATE ME cutoff varies depending on the college and difficulty level of the question paper.
Also read: How many questions to attempt to score 40+ marks in GATE Exam
Types of Questions Asked in GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME)
The GATE ME question paper will comprise the following types of questions -
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Multiple-select questions (MSQs)
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Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
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Numerical-answer type questions (NATs)
GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper Answer Key
Candidates can download GATE ME question paper answer key PDF of the last five years below-
| GATE Exam (Year-Wise) | Question Paper | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2025 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2024 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2023 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2022 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
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Commonly asked questions
The highest GATE cutoff score for NIT M.Tech admission typically ranges from 800 to 850 in the first round. Some of the top NITs include NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy, and NIT Warangal, accept admissions with GATE score 800 above for branches like EC, CS, ME, and EE.
Qualified candidates have to register at the CCMT portal to participate in the GATE counselling. The counselling process will begin in June/July.
No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
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
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.
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