GATE 2025 DA Paper Analysis Shift 1: Difficulty Level, Topic-Wise Weightage, Student Reactions

GATE 2025 DA Paper Analysis Shift 1: IIT Roorkee concluded the GATE Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence paper in the first shift TODAY (Feb 15, 2025). The exam timings of the first shift were 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Overall, the paper was moderately complex. The GATE DA 2025 question paper was unbalanced, and many students found it challenging to answer. Check detailed GATE 2025 DA shift 1 paper analysis, topic-wise weightage, and more.
GATE 2025 DA Paper Analysis
The GATE 2025 Data Science (DA) paper on February 15 was conducted in the morning session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. While detailed analyses are yet to be published, initial student feedback indicates a moderate to challenging difficulty level. Candidates reported that the paper required a firm grasp of probability, DS, programming, machine learning algorithms, and data interpretation skills. Some students found the numerical answer type (NAT) questions particularly time-consuming, while others stated the unbalanced distribution of questions across various topics.
Memory-Based GATE 2025 Feb 15 DA weightage of questions
Subject |
1 mark questions |
2 marks |
---|---|---|
Probabillty and statistics |
6 |
6 |
Linear Algebra |
5 |
6 |
Calculus and optimisation |
2 |
3 |
Programming, Data Structure and Algorithm |
4 |
6 |
Database Management System and Warehouse |
3 |
3 |
Machine learning |
4 |
5 |
Artificial Intelligence |
1 |
1 |
General Aptitude |
5 |
5 |
The first shift of the GATE 2025 DA paper has been successfully conducted, maintaining the examination's reputation for rigour and relevance. The unofficial question paper and answer key is now available. The GATE DA question paper answer key PDF will be out soon. Candidates are encouraged to review their performance critically and continue their preparation with a focus on the key areas highlighted in this analysis.
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