GATE 2026 Paper Analysis (OUT): Subject-Wise Exam Analysis, Difficulty Level, Cutoff
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Application Form Release Date
27 Aug '26
GATE 2026 Exam Analysis: IIT Guwahati completed conducting GATE exam 2026. Candidates can check the paper analysis for all exam dates and shifts. With the help of the GATE exam analysis, students can check difficulty level of respective subjects. GATE exam was conducted for 30 subjects.
Based on student reaction and experts feedback, GATE was overall moderate to difficult. For subjects like CSE, ME, EE, ECE and DA, the difficulty level ranged from difficult to moderately difficult.
On the other hand, subjects like XE, BT, AE, AG, etc, were moderate. This year, GATE question paper had more conceptual-based questions. Therefore, candidates must work on fundamentals and practice more PYQs. Check below for more.
- GATE 2026 Paper Analysis: CE, EE, ME, CSE, ECE Paper Review
- GATE 2026 Cutoff
- GATE 2026 Answer Key
- GATE 2025 CS, ME, EE, EC, CE, DA, CH, and CY Paper Analysis
- GATE 2025 CS Shift 1 and 2 Paper Analysis
- GATE 2025 ME Paper Analysis
- GATE 2025 EE Paper Analysis
- GATE 2025 DA Paper Analysis
- GATE 2025 EC Paper Analysis: Shift 2
- GATE 2025 CE Paper Analysis: Shift 1
GATE 2026 Paper Analysis: CE, EE, ME, CSE, ECE Paper Review
GATE day-wise paper analysis can be checked below -
GATE 2026 Feb 15 (ECE and DA) Paper Analysis
| GATE Subjects | GATE 2026 Paper Analysis |
|---|---|
| GATE EC Paper Analysis | The GATE ECE paper was moderately tough. Candidates found Mathematics and Aptitude easy to moderate. Many questions were tricky and time consuming Some important topics were EMF, Analog Circuits, Control Systems, Op-amp Circuits, Discrete Time Signals, Vector Analysis, Differential Equations, etc. MCQs - 42 questions (1 and 2 marks), NATs - 13 questions (1 and 2 marks), and MSQs (1 and 2 marks) |
| GATE 2026 Data Science Exam Analysis | Questions related to DBMS were tricky and lengthy, Heavy-level mathematics based questions, Aptitude was easy, NAT and MSQs were asked the most MCQs - 33, MSQs - 14, NATs - 6 questions Topics covered: DBMS, TRC, Python, Probability, Algorithm |
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- GATE ECE 2026 paper analysis out, check difficulty level and questions
- GATE 2026 EE Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, and Number of Safe Attempts
GATE Exam 2026 CE, EE, and ME Paper Analysis
| GATE Subjects | GATE 2026 Paper Analysis |
|---|---|
| GATE Civil Engineering CE-1 and CE-2 paper analysis | Civil Engineering Shift 2 was moderate. Many students found the GATE CE-2 question paper to be balanced and having similar difficulty level to that of shift 1. The overall difficulty level of the GATE 2026 CE paper was moderate, with a balanced mix of easy, medium, and a few tough questions. Geotechnical Engineering section had the maximum number marks along with GA and engineering mathematics. Students can check chapter-wise weightage below. |
| GATE 2026 EE (Electrical Engineering) paper analysis | Moderate with numerical questions were of higher weightage 10 to 15 NATs were asked, MCQs had 35 to 40 questions, and MSQs had 12 to 15 questions |
| GATE 2026 ME paper analysis | ME paper was also moderate with concept-based questions. No MSQs were asked. NAT (2 questions - 1 mark, 18 questions - 2 mark, 28 questions of 1 mark, and 17 questions of 2 marks) were asked. |
GATE Exam Civil Engineering (CE-2) Chapter-Wise Weightage
Candidates can check the Civil Engineering chapter-wise weightage below -
| Subject | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Engineering Mechanics | - |
| Strength of Materials | 5 |
| Structural Analysis | 4 |
| Reinforced Cement Concrete | 6 |
| Design of Steel Structures | 2 |
| Building Material Construction | - |
| Construction Management | - |
| Geotechnical Engineering | 13 |
| Fluid Mechanics and OCF | 8 |
| Engineering Hydrology | 4 |
| Irrigation Engineering | 1 |
| Environmental Engineering | 11 |
| Transportation Engineering | 11 |
| Surveying | 7 |
GATE paper Civil Engineering CE-1 Chapter-Wise Weightage
| Subject | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 2 |
| Strength of Materials | 4 |
| Structural Analysis | 4 |
| Reinforced Cement Concrete | 3 |
| Design of Steel Structures | 3 |
| Building Material Construction | 1 |
| Construction Management | - |
| Geotechnical Engineering | 15 |
| Fluid Mechanics and OCF | 6 |
| Engineering Hydrology | 4 |
| Irrigation Engineering | 3 |
| Environmental Engineering | 9 |
| Transportation Engineering | 11 |
| Surveying | 7 |
GATE Exam Feb 7 & 8 Paper Analysis and Difficulty Level
| GATE MTech paper analysis | Subject-wise difficulty level, important topics, and weightage |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 XE Exam Analysis | GATE 2026 XE analysis shows a moderate-to-difficult paper. Technical sections like Solid Mechanics were challenging, while Aptitude remained scoring. The GATE XE question paper had more focus on statement-based questions. The GA section was easy and scoring. XE-E and XE-D were lengthy. Students stated that the GATE XE-D paper reflected mechanical GATE PYQs. |
| GATE XL Paper Analysis 2026 | GATE 2026 XL exam was moderate to tough. The General Aptitude section was easy, core technical subjects featured tricky MSQs and calculation-heavy NAT questions. |
| GATE 2026 CS 1 and 2 Paper Analysis | GATE CSE 1 paper was overall moderate to lengthy, with Mathematics and Aptitude being moderate while CS section had some lengthy questions. (Topics covered: algorithm, OS, functions, graph theory, and CN) GATE 2026 CSE2 paper was easy to moderate. Mathematics-based questions were fewer. COA, DBMS, and CN had maximum questions. Overall, the paper was balanced and slight easy compared to GATE 2026 CSE1. Engineering Mathematics was easy to moderate. |
Number of MCQs, MSQs, and NATs asked in GATE 2026 CSE Shift 2 exam
| Question type | 1 mark | 2 mark |
|---|---|---|
| MCQ | 17 | 17 |
| MSQ | 5 | 6 |
| NAT | 6 | 13 |
GATE 2026 CSE Exam Chapter-wise weightage (memory-based)
| Topics | Marks and Weightage |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | 4 questions (1 mark) |
| Operating Systems | 5 questions (1 mark) |
| Engineering mathematics | 7 questions (1 mark) |
| DBMS | 4 questions (1 and 2 marks combined) |
| Computer Network | 6 questions |
| COA | 6 questions |
GATE 2026 Feb 7 and 8 Question Paper Download
GATE 2026 Cutoff
The GATE cutoff scores and results were released on March 19. The GATE 2026 cutoff is the minimum score the candidates must score to be eligible for admissions or PSU recruitments. The authorities will release the GATE minimum qualifying cutoff for all 30 subjects along with the result. To check result, candidates must log in using their enrollment ID and password through GOAP portal.
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GATE 2026 Answer Key
The GATE 2026 answer key (official- final and provisional) has been released at gate2026.iitg.ac.in along with response sheet and question paper. The answer key challenge was available from Feb 25 to 28. Candidates can also check GATE answer key with solutions by MadeEasy
GATE Unofficial Answer Key 2026: Check ECE and DA Solutions with Questions
| GATE 2026 ECE answer key with solutions and questions | GATE 2026 DA question paper with solutions | GATE 2026 Exam DA answer key with solutions |
| Safe score for GATE CSE | Safe score for GATE ECE |
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GATE 2025 CS, ME, EE, EC, CE, DA, CH, and CY Paper Analysis
IIT Roorkee hosted the GATE 2025 exam for all 30 subject test papers. Candidates can check the complete GATE 2025 exam analysis to analyse their attempts at the GATE 2025 question paper. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level entrance exam conducted to offer admission to MTech/research programs or apply for PSU recruitment.
The GATE 2025 question paper comprises 65 questions (MSQs, NAT, and MCQs) across various subjects for 100 marks. The exam is three hours long, covering questions based on problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Here is an in-depth GATE 2025 paper analysis of CS, ME, CH, CE, DA, CY, EC, EE, IN, and XE papers.
GATE 2025 Branch-Wise Difficulty Level
| Subject Paper | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | Moderate |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | Moderate |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Moderate |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | Moderate |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | Easy to Moderate |
| Electronics and Communication (EC) | Moderate |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | - |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) | Moderate |
GATE 2025 CS Shift 1 and 2 Paper Analysis
The GATE 2025 CSE exam was conducted in two shifts on February 1, 2025. Overall, the paper was easy to moderate with balanced-level questions. The GATE 2025 CS question paper was a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging questions. Candidates can check the section-wise difficulty level below -
| Section | Difficulty-Level |
|---|---|
| General aptitude | easy to moderate |
| Engineering Mathematics | easy to moderate |
| Core technical subjects | moderate to difficult |
GATE 2025 CSE Paper Analysis: Key Topics Asked
The GATE 2025 CSE shift 1 and 2 question paper answer key comprised questions from the following topics -
- Boolean algebra
- Combinational and sequential circuits
- Minimization
- Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating-point)
- Computer Organization and Architecture
- Programming and Data Structure
- Algorithms
- Operating Systems
- Computer Networks
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GATE 2025 ME Paper Analysis
The GATE 2025 ME exam was conducted on February 2, 2025, in the first shift (9:30 am to 12:30 pm). Based on students' reactions and feedback, the GATE 2025 ME paper had a mix of conceptual and theoretical questions. Some technical questions were tricky in the core subject section. On the other hand, the general aptitude and engineering mathematics section had easy-to-moderate questions. MCQs had higher weightage than MSQs and NATs. Here is a section-wise breakdown of the difficulty level.
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| engineering mathematics | easy to moderate |
| general aptitude | easy |
| core subject | moderate to difficult |
GATE 2025 ME Paper Analysis: Key Topics Covered
The GATE 2025 Feb 2 ME paper comprised questions from the following topics -
- engineering mechanics
- strength of materials
- machine design
- theory of machine
- manufacturing process
- fluid mechanics
- machine design
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GATE 2025 EE Paper Analysis
The GATE 2025 EE paper was conducted on Feb 2 in the second shift (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Overall, the paper was moderately tricky, with few challenging questions. The majority of the questions were solvable. The GATE EE 2025 question paper had maximum MCQ questions. Aptitude and Engineering mathematics were moderate, and technical subjects were easy to moderate. Candidates can check the section-wise difficulty level below -
| Section | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
| general aptitude | easy to moderate |
| engineering mathematics | moderate |
| core technical subjects | easy to moderate |
GATE 2025 EE Paper Analysis: Key Topics Covered
The GATE EE 2025 question paper comprised questions from the following topics -
- Signal system
- Control system
- Electrical machine
- Power Electronics
- Network Theory
- Power System
Read here - GATE 2025 EE paper analysis shift 2
GATE 2025 DA Paper Analysis
GATE 2025 EC Paper Analysis: Shift 2
GATE 2025 CE Paper Analysis: Shift 1
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