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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2026 Scorecard by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper
1 Jun '26 - 31 Dec '26
GATE Sample Papers: IIT Guwahati uploaded GATE 2026 previous year's question paper along with solutions on official website. Candidates can also check out the last 15 year's PYQs for practice. The question paper of IIT GATE exam is available in PDF format. With help of GATE PYQs, students can get an idea of marking scheme, exam mode, and difficulty level. GATE is highly competitive exam, and to secure good rank, solving of question paper is important.
Daily practice of solving previous year's questions can help build accuracy and improve time management skills. Students can download GATE CSE, ME, ECE, DA, and other subjects question paper PDF.
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Download previous year GATE question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download GATE previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
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Check GATE exam question paper related queries below -
In GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) official answer key, MTA stands for Marks to All.
"Marks to All" states that the marks allotted to that question will be given to all candidates who attempted that particular test paper.
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.
No, GATE official question paper is not released yet. The question paper for respective subjects will be made available along with answer key and GATE 2026 response sheet. The expected release date is last week of February.
Candidates can find the GATE 2026 mock test papers on the official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The mock test link will be activated a few months before the exam. Aspirants can attempt the GATE mock tests for free using a dummy email ID. The mock test links are available for all 30 branch papers. With the help of the GATE mock test papers, candidates can get an idea of the exam pattern, difficulty level, and high-weightage topics.
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.
The GATE general aptitude (GA) section is common for all branch papers. The section carries 15 marks in the question paper.
The GATE GA syllabus include: verbal aptitude, quantitative aptitude, analytical aptitude, and spatial aptitude.
Bonus tip - If you prepare and attempt the general aptitude section, it can help you fetch good marks in the GATE exam.
This year, IIT Guwahati conducted the GATE 2026 exam. IIT Guwahati conducted the GATE exam in 2018. Based on the GATE 2018 and past year paper format, the GATE 2026 is expected to be moderately difficult. The question paper is expected to have higher weightage on concept-based questions, blending numerical and practical analysis. Candidates are advised to practice the previous year's question paper as many times as possible to understand the difficulty level of the question paper.
No, it is not compulsory to attempt all questions asked in GATE question paper. Since there is negative marking for incorrect answers, students are advised to answer those questions which they are confident of.
No, fee for raising objection is non-refundable. Candidates will have to pay a non-refundable amount of INR 500 per question.
GATE marks is the actual marks obtained by candidate. It is calculated out of 100. On other hand, GATE scores are calculated out of 1000 using a formula of GATE normalisation process.
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The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registra
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As per the GATE 2027 official notification, it is recommended to create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process.
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JNU M.Tech cutoff 2026 ranged from 327 to 459 for the OBC AI category. As per this range, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology was the most sought-after course for admission, with the cutoff being 459. The higher the score, the higher the competition and vice versa.
Students aiming for admissi
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JNU GATE cutoff 2026 was released up to round 3 for admission to the M.Tech course and its various specialisations.
For the General AI category, the round 3 cutoff was 382 for the M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering course. Admission to the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology c
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GATE is one of the accepting exams for admission in M.Tech at MIT School of Engineering and Sciences. It is mandatory for admission in M.Tech Fire Engineering. However, aspirants can also apply with PERA CET scores for admission in other M.Tech specialisations.
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No, Indian students don't need JEE, NEET, or GATE exam score to get a seat at University of Applied Sciences Zwickau. However, instead of this, the university evaluates Indian students' high school or previous university records to determine if they meet the German higher education entrance qualific
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IIIT Bhubaneswar M.Tech cutoff 2026 ranged from 321 to 423 in the 3rd round for the OBC category students under the All India quota. For this category, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the more popular course for admission.
Hence, students who secure a score above 423 have a better c
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Answered a week ago
No, GATE is one of the options to get admission in M.Tech course of KIET University. Aspirants can also apply with their CUET-PG scores. Candidates must also complete graduation with at least 60% aggregate for admission. Selected candidates have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat.
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Answered a week ago
Yes, Galgotias University provides a supportive academic environment for students preparing for GATE or higher studies. Students can make use of the library, digital resources, faculty guidance, and study groups. Many also prepare through self-study or external coaching while continuing their academ
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Yes, students can get scholarship at ICT Mumbai based on GATE scores. The scholarships are awarded only to the GATE students. Candidates who have passed the GATE examination with valid score can get this scholarship.
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