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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE 2026 exam is expected to maintain a moderate to high difficulty level, similar to previous years. Candidates are advised to focus more on core concepts, analytical thinking, and application-based problems. Aspirants should be prepared for tricky questions, especially NATs, (as they can be time-consuming.)
As the competition is increasing every year due to PSU and M.Tech admissions, the examiners may introduce complex integrative questions from multiple topics. Like for examples, questions structured by blending two to three concepts/topics. Hence, it is important to parctice time management skills with a deep understanding of t
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
If you want to achive AIR 1 in GATE 2026, then it is advisable to take small steps for long-term goals. Prepare an error handbook to track down your mistakes while solving the question papers. Keep a visual tracker or planner for topics covered. Join groups, online communities, or study with peers to stay accountable. Watch GATE topper interviews for inspiration and remind yourself of your goal, whether it's M.Tech at IITs or PSU jobs. Taking short breaks, reading, or exercising also helps maintain balance and motivation.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The most registered and appeared GATE paper codes are as follows -
- Computer Science (CS)
- Civil Engineering (CE)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
New GATE subjects/papers like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) are also growing in popularity.
Here is a brief stats of GATE 2025 registered and appeared applicants of the above subjects -
| GATE Paper | Registered candidates | Appeared candidates |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | 207851 | 170825 |
Civil Engineering (CE) | 101596 | 79951 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 79830 | 62015 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | 97394 | 81475 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 83355 | 67701 |
A total of 936019 candidates had registered in GATE 2025, out of which 747319 candidates had appeared in the examination.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The list of GATE paper codes and valid paper combinations is available on the GATE's 2026 official website. Candidates can also check their GATE paper codes in the information brochure.
This year, GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati. The GATE exam dates 2026 are February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE 2026 will have 30 paper codes, covering wide range of disciplines including engineering, science, life sciences, humanities, and architecture.
New papers have been introduced, which are -
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
- Geomatics Engineering (GE) and
- Environmental Science (ES)
Candidates are advised to go through the GATE paper codes carefully before adding their paper choices.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 7
The General Aptitude (GA) section carries 15 marks in total with 5 questions of 1 mark each and 5 questions of 2 marks each.
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7 months agoContributor-Level 7
The GATE 2026 general aptitude section comprises of the following -
- Verbal aptitude - Basic English Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Adjectives, Prepositions, Conjuctions, Verb-Noun Agreement and other parts of speech)
- Basic Vocabulary - Words, Idioms, and Phrases in context, reading and comprehension, and narrative sequencing.
- Quantitative Aptitude - Data Interpretation: Data Graphs (Bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data), Two and Three dimensional plots, Maps and Tables Numerical Computation and Estimation: Ratios, Percentages, Powers, Exponents and Logarithms, Permutations and Combinations, and series Mensuration a
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8 months agoContributor-Level 7
The allowed GATE paper combination for Instrumentation Engineering are as follows -
BM - Biomedical Engineering, EC - Electronics and Communication, EE- Electronics Engineering, ME - Mechanical Engineering, and CS - Computer Science and Information Technology.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 7
In the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering exam, the two paper combination is a system that allows candidates to choose at least two papers from a predefined list of combination. This approach was implemented by the GATE conducting bodies to test students' skills and knowledge in different subjects of their discipline. The two-paper combination is categorised into primary and secondary, where candidates can apply their knowledge in the related field.
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8 months agoContributor-Level 7
The XH, XL, and XE in the GATE 2026 exam stands for the following -
- XH - Humanities and Social Sciences
- XL - Life Sciences
- XE - Engineering Sciences
The GATE pattern for the above papers are different. Candidates must check the GATE 2026 information brochure to know more about the subjects.
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