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4 months agoContributor-Level 7
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, i
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4 months agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 7
The marking distribution of the GATE Data Science question paper is as follows -
- General aptitude - 15 marks
- Subject-based questions - 85 marks
- Total marks allotted - 100 marks
The GATE DA question paper marking scheme is as follows -
- Questions are either of 1 or 2 marks
- For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for an incorrect response.
- For 2- mark MCQ, 2/3rd mark will be deducted for an incorrect response.
- There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs.
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5 months agoContributor-Level 10
IIT Guwahati introduced the GATE Energy Science paper in 2026, as the new optional paper under the Engineering Sciences (XE), with the code XE-I. The candidates applying in GATE 2026 see this addition first, and it is aimed at expanding the scope of this exam to the modern themes in energy fields
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
The change in the GATE 2026 syllabus will be known only after the release of the GATE official notification 2026. For now, candidates can refer to the syllabus structure of GATE 2025 below -
| GATE 2026 Section | GATE 2026 Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | 15 Marks |
| Engineering Mathematics | 15 Marks (for applicable papers) |
| Subject-Specific Questions | 85 Marks |
New answer posted
6 months agoContributor-Level 7
Practising GATE old question papers play an important role in preparation. They help in understanding the GATE exam pattern, difficulty level, and topic-wise weightage. It also helps in building accuracy and time management. Aim to solve at least 5 to 10 question papers before the examination.
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
The commonly recognised related fields under the GATE Engineering and Technology are as follows -
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Agricutural Engineering (AG)
- Biomedical Engineering (BM)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Mining Engineering (MN)
- Mettalurgical Engineering (MT)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
- Petroluem Engineering (PE)
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE paper code of Engineering Sciences is XE. Candidates must check the paper code carefully before submitting their application form. The eligible GATE paper combination for GATE 2026 XE are as follows -
- Agricultural Engineering (AG)
- Architecture and Planning (AR)
- Biomedical Engineering (BM)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE)
- Geology and Gepphysics (GG)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
- Petroluem Engineering (PE)
- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)
- Aerospace Engineering (AE)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Chemical Engineering (CH)
- Chemistry (CY)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
- M
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE paper code of Mahematics is MA. Candidates are advised to check the paper code carefully before submitting the GATE application form. The eligible GATE paper codes for Mathematics (for two paper combinations) are as follows -
- Ecology and Evolution (EY)
- Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
- Physics (PH) and
- Statistics (ST)
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6 months agoContributor-Level 7
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