Last 10 years GATE CSE Previous Year's Question Papers with Solutions: Download with detailed answers
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 19 Mar '26
Download the last 10 years GATE Question Papers with Solutions for CSE pdf: Get the last 10 years GATE CS question papers with solutions PDF below and how to use them effectively and what to expect in the GATE 2026 CS branch question paper. GATE CSE 2026 exam will be held on Feb 8 (in two shifts)
Last 10 year's GATE CS Question Paper with Solutions: Preparing for GATE 2026 Computer Science (CSE) is as much about strategy as it is about study hours. One of the best ways to improve accuracy, speed, and confidence is to solve the GATE 2026 previous year papers. This blog walks you through why the last 10 years of GATE CS question papers matter, how to use them effectively, and what to expect, plus tips to get the most from the PDFs you download.
IIT Guwahati is conducting GATE 2026 CSE paper on Feb 8. Candidates appearing for GATE paper TODAY, must check GATE exam day guidelines and keep their documents ready. Also check GATE dress code for male and female candidates.
- GATE 2026 CSE Exam Date and Shift Timings
- GATE 2026 Memory-Based Question Paper Answer Key by Made Easy
- Why are GATE Previous Year Papers can be a Game-Changer?
- Download the Last 10 Years GATE CSE Question Papers with Solutions PDF below -
- How to Review GATE CS papers for Revision
GATE 2026 CSE Exam Date and Shift Timings
GATE CSE is conducted in two shifts. The GATE 2026 exam date has been announced. The GATE is conducted online for three hours. Students can check GATE exam and shift timings 2026 for CSE 1 and 2 paper to stay updated.
- CS1 shift timings - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- CS2 shift 2 timings - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Candidates appearing GATE CSE 2026 exam can check memory-based today's GATE question paper answer key here -
| GATE 2026 CSE Shift 1 Question Paper | GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Answer Key with Solutions |
| GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 Question Paper | GATE 2026 Question Paper PDF by Made Easy |
Commonly asked questions
Attempting two papers in GATE allows students to broaden their skills and career options in different disciplines. Implemented in 2021, the GATE two paper combination can be chosen from the given list of paper combinations (already set by the authorities). With the GATE two paper combination list, also, you have better chances of qualifying the examination.
The GATE previous years question paper are available on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who are appearing for GATE exam must attempt the question paper to understand what sort of questions are asked in the exam. Candidates can download them for free. However, they must check the paper code carefully before downloading PDF.
So, if you are planning to appear for GATE this year, then it is very important to solve the GATE old question paper, as they come with tons of benefits.
- First and foremost, the GATE old question paper allows students to understand the GATE exam structure and pattern, with which you can tally and filter out the GATE subject-wise weightage, and which questions are asked more frequently.
- Also, solving the GATE previous year's paper gives you an upper hand in improving your time management skills and accuracy.
- Besides that, the GATE old question paper also gives you a clear understanding of the difficulty level.
Therefore, it is advised to keep a habit of solving GATE old question papers. Try to solve atleast one full-length paper per day.
GATE 2026 Memory-Based Question Paper Answer Key by Made Easy
Made Easy has released GATE 2026 CSE question paper answer key, students who want to check and analyse their performance can download GATE CSE1 and 2 question paper answer key 2026 below -
| Download GATE 2026 CSE2 answer key PDF by Made Easy | Download GATE CS 1 answer key PDF with solutions by Made Easy |
Why are GATE Previous Year Papers can be a Game-Changer?
Here's how solving GATE old question papers PDF can be a game changer in aspirants preparation -
- Get to understand the question pattern and difficulty level
- Keep a track of GATE 2026 important topics and chapter-wise weightage
- Understand the marking scheme and exam pattern
- Also, keep a note of which topics consists of time-consuming questions
Candidates appearing for CSE exam, must download their GATE admit card 2026 from GOAPS.
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Commonly asked questions
The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive.
The IITs and IISc prepare GATE question paper to test candidates skills and knowledge in their relevant discipline. Questions in GATE exam 2026 will be prepared under the following category - recall, comprehension, application, and analysis.
The GATE CS is one of the most demanding paper taken by the aspirants. Here are some of the important high-weightage topics and chapters that are frequently asked in the GATE exam every year.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Operation Systems
- Databases and Computer Networks.
Every year, more than 8 to 12 marks of questions are extracted from these topics. The questions range from easy to challenging. So, it is advisable to focus on these topics for GATE preparation.
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How to Review GATE CS papers for Revision
- Check the method and concept used to solve the question.
- Look for familiar patterns and use the formula to solve the question.
- Make quick GATE revision notes for last minute.
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GATE is one of the accepted entrance test for admission to the M.E. programme at SSN College of Engineering. Another accepted entrance exam at SSN College of Engineering is CEETA PG 2026.
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No, GATE registrations have been closed for IIT Hyderabad PhD admissions to the academic year 2026. However, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for all PhD admissions at IIT Hyderabad.
Thus, candidates can still apply for PhD courses at IIT Hyderabad into the departments which accept candidates wi
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No, GATE is not a compulsory entrance exam for PhD admissions at IIT Hyderabad. However, every department of IIT Hyderabad has a separate eligibility and selection criteria for their offered PhD courses.
In some departments, candidates are required to appear for the GATE in order to be eligible for I
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Yes, according to GITAM University, candidates can answer their paper in whichever order they want.
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Yes, University of Mysore does accept GATE scores. Students seeking admissions to MTech/ PhD programmes can submit GATE score. This applies to programmes offered through various affiliated institutes/ college also. Students can check the university's site to know more.
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Answered a week ago
COAP also called as Common Offer Acceptance Portal is a platform used for GATE qualified candidates to exercise their college acceptance choices for admission to MTech/Ph/ME programmes. The COAP is a counselling platform used by participating IITs, IISc, and PSU for job recruitments.
It is one platfo
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In GATE, normalisation process generally makes a gap of 4 to 7 marks (approximately) between actual and normalised scores. However, if difficulty level of paper was high then the marks might increase. On other hand, for easier paper, marks may reduce offering fairness across sessions.
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Answered a week ago
No, the GATE 2026 exam has already been concluded at this point for Jerusalem College of Engineering ME admissions. The entrance exam was conducted in the month of February and the result is expected to be revealed soon in the upcoming month of March.
Candidates who failed to appear for GATE can stil
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There is no confirmation whether GATE is a compulsory entrance exam for Jerusalem College of Engineering ME course admissions. Several unofficial sources state that Jerusalem College of Engineering accepts GATE scores for ME admissions.
However, the website of Jerusalem College of Engineering has not
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No, to get admission into IIT Madras MTech course, students have to appear for the GATE exam. This is a part of minimum eligibility criteria for M.Tech course admissions. After clearing the GATE exam, the students are selected on the basis of merit list. The students have to obtain a minimum of 60%
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