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a month agoContributor-Level 7
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.
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a month 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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a month agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can download the GATE previous year's question paper on the official website of GATE- gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The question paper are available for students to understand the paper pattern, question format, and difficulty level. The steps to download the GATE previous year's question paper PDF is as follows -
- Visit the official website
- Click on the download link and
- Select the year and the desired GATE branch question paper
- Download PDF
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2 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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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The GATE 2026 exam date February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. The exam will be held in two shifts- forenoon (9:30 to 12:30 pm) and afternoon (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm). Candidates can find the GATE 2026 exam schedule on our page or can check the official GATE 2026 website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
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2 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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2 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 |
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