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GATE CSE 2023 result has been announced on March 16, 2023. Candidates can check their result online on the official website gate.iitk.ac.in. The scorecards will be released on March 21, 2023. How to Check GATE 2023 Result?
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15% weightage in GATE CSE question paper is given to General Aptitude, 13% weightage to Engineering Mathematics and 72% weightage to Core Discipline. GATE CSE is based on subjects such as Discrete Mathematics, Digital Logic, Programming and Data Structure, Compiler Design and others. Check GATE CSE Syllabus PDF
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| GATE 2023 Question Paper | GATE Previous year Question Paper | GATE 2023 Exam Dates |
| GATE 2023 Preparation | GATE Cut off for IITs | GATE Cut off for NITs |
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 Notification Release | July 27, 2022 |
| GATE 2023 Application Form Release | August 30, 2022 |
| GATE 2023 Application Form Last Date | October 7, 2022 |
| GATE 2023 Application Form Last Date (with late fee) | October 16, 2022 |
| GATE 2023 Application Form Correction | November 8, 2022 to November 14, 2022 |
| GATE 2023 Admit Card Release Date | January 9, 2023(Soon) |
| GATE 2023 CSE Exam Date | February 4, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Response Sheet Release | February 15, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Answer Key Release Date | February 21, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Answer Key Challenge Window | February 22, 2023 to February 25, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Result Release Date | March 16, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Scorecard Release Date | March 21, 2023 |
| GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Organizing Body | IIT Kanpur |
| Exam Level | All India Level |
| Paper Code | CS |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test (Online) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of Subject Papers | 29 |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject)= 65 |
| Question Type | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Number of Exam Centers | 219 in India and 6 abroad |
| Official Website | gate.iitk.ac.in |
| GATE Helpline | (03222) 282091 / 95 |
| Topic | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Aptitude, Spatial Aptitude |
| Engineering Mathematics | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics |
| Discrete Mathematics | Propositional and first order logic. Sets, relations, functions, partial orders and lattices. Monoids, Groups. Graphs: connectivity, matching, coloring. Combinatorics: counting, recurrence relations, generating functions |
| Digital Logic | Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Minimization. Number representations and computer arithmetic (fixed and floating-point) |
| Computer Organization and Architecture | Machine instructions and addressing modes. ALU, data‐path and control unit. Instruction pipelining, pipeline hazards. Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface (interrupt and DMA mode) |
| Programming and Data Structures | Programming in C. Recursion. Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs |
| Algorithms | Searching, sorting, hashing. Asymptotic worst-case time and space complexity. Algorithm design techniques: greedy, dynamic programming and divide‐and‐conquer. Graph traversals, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths |
| Theory of Computation | Regular expressions and finite automata. Context-free grammars and push-down automata. Regular and contex-free languages, pumping lemma. Turing machines and undecidability. |
| Compiler Design | Lexical analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation. Runtime environments. Intermediate code generation. Local optimization, Data flow analyses: constant propagation, liveness analysis, common subexpression elimination |
| Operating System | System calls, processes, threads, inter‐process communication, concurrency and synchronization. Deadlock. CPU and I/O scheduling. Memory management and virtual memory. File systems |
| Databases | ER‐model. Relational model: relational algebra, tuple calculus, SQL. Integrity constraints, normal forms. File organization, indexing (e.g., B and B+ trees). Transactions and concurrency control |
| Computer Networks | Concept of layering: OSI and TCP/IP Protocol Stacks; Basics of packet, circuit and virtual circuit-switching; Data link layer: framing, error detection, Medium Access Control, Ethernet bridging; Routing protocols: shortest path, flooding, distance vector and link-state routing; Fragmentation and IP addressing, IPv4, CIDR notation, Basics of IP support protocols (ARP, DHCP, ICMP), Network Address Translation (NAT); Transport layer: flow control and congestion control, UDP, TCP, sockets; Application layer protocols: DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP, Email |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| GATE CS Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| GATE CS Exam Language | English |
| GATE CS Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| GATE CS Sectional Time Limit | None |
| GATE CS Total Marks | 100 |
| GATE CS Total Number of questions | 65 |
| GATE CS Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ); Multiple Select Questions (MSQ); Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| GATE CS Number of Sections | Three- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Core Discipline |
| GATE CS Section-wise Number of Questions | General Aptitude- 10 questions, Engineering Mathematics & Core Discipline- 55 questions |
| GATE CS Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude- 15 marks, Engineering Mathematics- 13 marks; Core Discipline- 72 marks |
| GATE CS Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer |
| GATE CS Negative Marking | For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; No negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mark Questions | 2 marks Questions | ||
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) = 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 30 | (25 x 1) + (30 x 2) = 85 |
| Core Discipline- Computer Science and Information Technology | |||
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
| Type of Question | GATE 2023 CSE Negative Marking | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 1/3 mark | 2/3 mark |
| Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) | No negative marking | No negative marking |
| Numerical Answer Type (NATs) | No negative marking | No negative marking |
| Topics | GATE 2023 Expected Weightage (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Discrete Mathematics | |
| Digital Logic | 6 |
| Computer Organization and Architecture | 8 |
| Programming and Data Structures | 15 |
| Algorithms | 7 |
| Theory of Computation | 6 |
| Compiler Design | 4 |
| Operating System | 9 |
| Databases | 7 |
| Computer Networks | 10 |
| Topics | Year-wise Weightage of Important Topics (Marks) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATE 2022 | GATE 2021 | GATE 2020 | GATE 2019 | GATE 2018 | GATE 2017 | GATE 2016 | |
| General Aptitude | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 |
| Discrete Mathematics | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Digital Logic | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Computer Organization and Architecture | 8 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Programming and Data Structures | 9 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 11 |
| Algorithms | 9 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 |
| Theory of Computation | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Compiler Design | 6 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Operating System | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Databases | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Computer Networks | 11 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Quick Links:
| GATE 2023 Preparation | GATE 2023 Books | GATE 2023 Online Coaching |
| GATE Question Papers | GATE 2023 Mock Tests | GATE 2023 Virtual Calculator |
| Books | Authors/Publisher |
|---|---|
| GATE Computer Science & Information Technology | GKP, G.K. Pub |
| TRB Lecturers (Computer Science & Engineering) Exam | A panel of Authors, Sura College of Competition |
| A Handbook for Computer Science /IT Engineering | Made Easy Editorial Board, Made Easy Publications |
| Graph Theory with Applications to Engineering and Computer Science | Deo and Narsingh, Prentice Hall India Learning Private Limited |
| GATE 2020: Computer Science and IT Engineering Solved Papers | ME Team, Made Easy Publications |
| Year | Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | February 5 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| 2021 | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
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| 2020 | February 8 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| 2019 | February 3 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| 2018 | February 4 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| 2017 | February 11 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Afternoon Session | Check Here | ||
| 2016 | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
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| 2015 | February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
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| February 8 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
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| Year | GATE CS Cutoff | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| General | OBC-NCL/ EWS | SC/ST | |
| GATE 2022 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| GATE 2021 | 26.10 | 23.6 | 17.3 |
| GATE 2020 | 28.6 | 25.4 | 19.3 |
| GATE 2019 | 29.2 | 26.7 | 19.5 |
| GATE 2018 | 25.0 | 22.1 | 16.4 |
| GATE 2017 | 25.3 | 22.7 | 16.6 |
Apart from clearing the cutoffs marks for qualifying the GATE examinations, the candidates also need to clear the respective cutoffs of the IITs or NITs they want admissions into. Cutoffs marks for few Centre funded Institutes are given below:
The table below covers GATE Cut off for M.Tech Computer Science and Technology at top IITs-
| Institute | Cutoffs marks for GATE 2021 | Cutoff marks for GATE 2020 | Cutoff marks For GATE 2019 |
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The table covers GATE Cut off for M.Tech Computer Science and Technology at top NITs-
| Institute and Specialisation offered | Specialization Offered | Cutoffs Range for General | Cutoffs Range for OBC | Cutoffs Range for SC/ST |
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| NIT Jalandhar | Computer Science and Engineering | 690 - 590 | 550 - 450 | 440 - 420 |
| NIT Delhi | Analytics | 720 - 650 | 570 - 540 | 470 - 450 |
| NIT Warangal | Computer Science and Information Security | 770 - 760 | 680 - 660 | 560 - 540 |
| MNIT Allahabad | Computer Science and Engineering | 800 - 720 | 640 - 610 | 540 - 520 |
| Specialization offered | Cutoffs Range for General | Cutoffs Range for OBC | Cutoffs Range for SC/ST |
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| Computer Science and Engineering | 877 - 820 | 840 - 780 | 780 - 680 |
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| Rank | Marks in GATE CSE 32023 |
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| 1-10 | 80+ |
| 10-50 | 75-80 |
| 50-100 | 72-75 |
| 100-200 | 68-72 |
| 200-500 | 62-68 |
| 500-1000 | 56-62 |
| 1000-2000 | 50-56 |
| 2000-5000 | 40-50 |
| 5000-10000 | 32-40 |
| Name of the Institute(s) | Required GATE Rank |
|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore | (1) For Direct Admission: AIR < 100 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur | (1) For Direct Admission: AIR < 100 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur | AIR ≤ 600 |
| Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee | AIR ≤ 1000 |
| National Institute of Technologies | AIR ≤ 1500 |
| Government Engineering Colleges (National & State level) | AIR ≤ 2500 |
| Private Engineering Colleges (National & State level) | AIR ≥ 2500 |
The section below covers details on GATE CSE 2023 eligibility, application process and admission counselling. Candidates applying for GATE 2023 for Computer Science and Engineering can check the details below.
GATE 2023 Eligibility Criteria for International Students: International students living in countries like Nepal, Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) can also appear for GATE 2023. Such students must have completed or pursuing final year studies or in the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or equivalent.
Eligible candidates can refer to the steps below to fill the application form and know the further admission process through GATE CSE 2023:
There are several PSUs that recruit GATE CSE qualified candidates. These PSUs release job notifications for any vacancy from time to time. Some of the popular PSUs hiring GATE CSE candidates are :
Few vacancies and posts offered to GATE Qualified candidates are tabulated below:
| PSU | Designation | Payscale |
|---|---|---|
| IOCL | IT Engineer/ System Maintenance Engineer / Programming Officers | Basic pay of INR 60,000 per month |
| BARC | Scientific Officer | Basic pay of INR 56,000 per month |
| ONGC | IT Engineer/ System Maintenance Engineer / Programming Officers | Basic pay of INR 60,000 per month |
| POSCO | Executive Trainees | INR 60,000 per month |
| BHEL | IT Engineer/ System Maintenance Engineer / Programming Officer/ Production Engineer | Basic pay of INR 60,000 per month |
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IIT Madras - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITKGP]
Kharagpur, West Bengal
IIT Delhi - Indian Institute of Technology [IITD]
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
IIT Kanpur - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITK]
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
IIT Bombay - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITB]
Mumbai, Maharashtra