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GATE Exam Pattern 2023: Paper-wise Pattern, Marking Scheme, Types of Questions
GATE Exam Pattern 2023- As per GATE Exam Pattern 2023, there are three types of questions asked in GATE Question Paper. These include Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. Each of these questions carries 1 or 2 marks each for a total weightage of 100 marks.
No changes have been made to GATE exam pattern 2023. IIT Kanpur has released the detailed GATE Exam Pattern 2023 along with the official brochure and GATE 2023 Syllabus. Candidates can check the paper-wise GATE Exam Pattern details to know the number of questions asked, weightage of marks, marking scheme, negative marking and two-paper combination.
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GATE Exam Pattern 2023: Highlights
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| GATE Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| GATE Exam Language | English |
| GATE Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| GATE Sectional Time Limit | None |
| GATE Total Marks | 100 |
| GATE Total Number of questions | 65 |
| GATE Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ); Multiple Select Questions (MSQ); Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| GATE Number of Sections | Two/ Three (depending on the paper) |
| GATE Section-wise Number of Questions | General Aptitude- 10 questions, Core Discipline- 55 questions |
| GATE Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude- 15 marks, Core Discipline- 85 marks |
| GATE Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer |
| GATE 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 |
*In place of Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry will be compulsory for Life Science (XL) Paper. In XH, Reasoning & Comprehension will be a compulsory subject.
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GATE Exam Pattern 2023: Paper-wise detailed Paper Pattern
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 varies for each paper depending on the sections and the marks distribution.
- General Aptitude is a common section in all GATE papers. The section comprises 15% of the weightage of the total marks. The questions in GA are based on verbal, numerical and quantitative ability. There are a total of 10 questions with 5 questions carrying 1 mark each and 5 questions carrying 2 marks each.
| Subject | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| 5 | 2 | 10 | |
| Total | 10 | - | 15 |
- As for the papers with codes AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF and XE, 15% marks weightage will be given to General Aptitude, 13% to Engineering Mathematics and remaining 72% to subject paper.
- Papers with codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining 85% of the total marks are for the subject paper.
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF, and ST
For paper codes AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF, and ST there are three sections in the question paper. These are:
| Sections | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15% |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13% |
| Core Discipline | 72% |
Apart from 10 questions in the General Aptitude section, there will be 55 questions form core discipline and engineering mathematics. 25 questions will carry 1 mark each while 30 questions will carry 2 marks each.
| Subjects | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF, and ST | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| 30 | 2 | 60 | |
| Total | 55 | - | 85 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for CY, EY, MA, and PH
Each of GATE papers with code CY, EY, MA and PH have two sections- General Aptitude and Core Discipline.
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 | 15% |
| Core Discipline | 55 | 85% |
Detailed marking scheme for GATE AR, CY, EY, MA and PH papers has been tabulated below:
| Subjects | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AR, CY, EY, MA, PH | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| 30 | 2 | 60 | |
| Total | 55 | - | 85 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Architecture and Planning (AR)
GATE Exam Pattern for Architecture and Planning paper has been revised this year. According to the revised exam pattern, there will be three sections of the paper- GA (General Aptitude), Part A and Part B. Part A of the paper is a mandatory section for all candidates while Part B is further divided into Section B1 (Architecture) and B2 (Planning). Students need to choose one of the sections during the exam.
| Sections | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 10 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) | 15 |
| Part A (mandatory) | 39 | (18 x 1) + (21 x 2) | 60 |
| Part B: Part B1 (Architecture) or Part B2 (Planning) | 16 | (7 x 1) + (9 x 2) | 25 |
| Total | 55 | - | 100 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Geomatics Engineering (GE)
Geomatics Engineering is a new paper introduced in GATE 2022. According to the exam pattern for Geomatics Engineering, the question paper consist of three sections- GA, Part A and Part B.
| Sections | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 10 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) | 15 |
| Part A (mandatory) | 36 | (17 x 1) + (19 x 2) | 55 |
| Part B: Section I or Section II | 16 | (8 x 1) + (11 x 2) | 30 |
| Total | 55 | - | 100 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Geology and Geophysics (GG)
GATE GG paper consists of three sections namely General Aptitude, Part A and Part B. Part B is further divided into Section 1 (Geology) and Section 2 (Geophysics). General Aptitude section and Part A are compulsory to attempt while candidates are required to choose either Section1 or Section 2 from Part B.
| Sections | Sub-section | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | - | 10 | 1 or 2 | 15 |
| Part A | - | 25 | 1 | 25 |
| Part B (either one based on candidates selection) | Geology | 30 | 2 | 60 |
| Geophysics | 30 | 2 | 60 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)
Naval Architecture and Maine Engineering is another paper that has been added to GATE exam last year. The paper will consist of two section- GA and Main Subject.
| Sections | Number of questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 10 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) | 15 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 55 | (25 x 1) + (30 x 2) | 85 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Engineering Sciences (XE)
GATE XE paper is divided into three sections. General Aptitude and Section A (Engineering Mathematics) are compulsory sections while candidates must choose any TWO from Section B-H of GATE XE paper.
- General Aptitude- 10 questions carrying 15 marks in total
- Section A for Engineering Mathematics- 11 questions carrying 15 marks in total
- Section B-H- 22 questions carrying 35 marks each in total. The various subjects under these sections include:
- XE-B – Fluid mechanics
- XE-C – Material Science
- XE-D – Solid mechanics
- XE-E – Thermodynamics
- XE-F – Polymer Science and Engineering
- XE-G – Food technology
- XE-H – Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
The detailed marking scheme for XE paper is tabulated below:
| Section | Total Number of 1 mark questions | Total Number of 2 mark questions | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Section A (Engineering Sciences) | 7 | 4 | 11 | 15 |
| Section B (Any two of these) | 9+9 | 13+13 | 22+22=44 | 35+35= 70 |
| Total | 30 | 70 | 65 | 100 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Humanities and Social Sciences (XH)
GATE XH paper was introduced in 2021 allowing students with a humanities background to apply for GATE. The paper consists of three sections. General Aptitude and B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) are compulsory sections to attend, while candidates need to choose any ONE from C1-C6. The subjects under C1-C6 include:
- XH–C1: Economics
- XH–C2: English
- XH–C3: Linguistics
- XH–C4: Philosophy
- XH–C5: Psychology
- XH–C6: Sociology
Detailed marks distribution for GATE XH has been tabulated below:
| Section | Total Number of 1 mark questions | Total Number of 2 mark questions | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| B1* (Reasoning and Comprehension) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 15 |
| C1-C6(Any one of these) | 20 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Total | 30 | 70 | 65 | 100 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 for Life Sciences (XL)
GATE XL paper consists of three sections. General Aptitude and Section P (Chemistry) are compulsory for a candidate to attempt while candidates must choose any TWO from Section Q- U.
- XL-Q – Biochemistry
- XL-R – Botany
- XL-S – Microbiology
- XL-T – Zoology
- XL-U – Food Technology
Detailed marking scheme for GATE XL paper has been tabulated below:
| Section | Total Number of 1 mark questions | Total Number of 2 mark questions | Total Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Section P(Chemistry) | 5 | 10 | 15 | 25 |
| Section Q-U(Any two of these) | 10+10 | 10+10 | 20+20=40 | 30+30=60 |
| Total | 30 | 70 | 65 | 100 |
GATE Marking Scheme 2023
For each of the 29 subjects, GATE Question Paper includes a total of 65 questions of a total weightage of 100 marks. Each paper is divided into subsections and on the basis of it, a marking scheme is defined.
- From a total of 100 marks, there will be 10 questions of 15 marks covering the entire General Aptitude section (Language and Analytical Skills).
- General Aptitude- 5 Questions of 2 Marks each and 5 Questions of 1 Marks each.
- Engineering Mathematics will cover approximately 13% weight out of 100 marks for the paper bearing codes AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE
- The remaining 72% weight of total marks is acquired by the subject of the paper.
- For the paper codes – AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL, the General Aptitude will cover 15% out of 100 marks, and the other 85% of the total question paper will be covered by the subject of the paper.
| Paper Code | General Aptitude (GA) Marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Total Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST | 15 | 85 | 100 | 180 |
| AR [Part A + Part B1 (Architecture) OR Part B2 (Planning)] | 15 | 60 + 25 | 100 | 180 |
| GE [Part A + Part B (Section 1 OR Section 2)] | 15 | 55 + 3- | 100 | 180 |
| GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1 Geology OR Section 2 Geophysics)] | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 15 + (2 x 35) | 100 | 180 |
| XH (Section B1 +Any ONE Section) | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XL (Section P+Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 25 + (2 x 30) | 100 | 180 |
Negative Marking in GATE 2023
- There is NO negative marking in NAT and MSQ questions.
- However, each incorrect answer to MCQ will lead to a deduction in marks. The table below covers the negative marking criteria for MCQ questions in GATE 2023 paper:
| Type of Question | GATE 2023 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 |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023: Types of Questions
Questions in GATE 2023 are broadly divided into three categories:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- In MCQs, candidates are provided with 4 choices out of which one answer is correct.
- A candidate has to mark the correct choice by clicking the button against the option.
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)
- These questions are objective in nature and each question has a choice of four answers, out of which, one or more than one choice(s) are correct.
- There is no negative marking for a wrong answer in MSQs.
- However, there is no partial credit for choosing partially correct combinations of choices or any single wrong choice.
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
- NAT includes questions with a value of signed real number which needs to be entered by the candidate using the virtual numeric keypad on the monitor.
- There won’t be any choices for these questions.
- The answer can be an integer in decimals
- The questions will be mentioned with up to which decimal places the candidates need to present the answer.
- As correct answers for NATs, an appropriate range will be considered to avoid penalty due to round-offs.
GATE 2023 Paper Codes and Combinations
As per the revised GATE exam pattern introduced in 2021, candidates can appear for 2 papers. Two paper combinations can be chosen from the given list of combinations of papers which has been revised this year. However, the final allotment is subject to the availability of infrastructure and dates. Here are the subject combinations for GATE 2023:
| Paper Name | Paper Code | Codes of Papers Allowed as Second Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | NM, XE |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | ES, GE, XE, XL |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | CE |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | BT, EC, IN, XL |
| Biotechnology | BT | BM, XL |
| Civil Engineering | CE | AE, AR, ES, GE, NM |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | PE, XE |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | EC, GE, MA, ST |
| Chemistry | CY | XL |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | IN, PH, EE, CS, GE |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | EC, IN |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES | AG, CE, GE |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | XL |
| Geomatics Engineering (New Paper) | GE | CE, GG, ES, MN |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG | GE, MN, PE, PH |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN | EC, EE, PH |
| Mathematics | MA | CS, GE, PH, ST |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | AE, CH, NM, PI, XE |
| Mining Engineering | MN | GE, GG, XE |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT | PH, XE |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (New Paper) | NM | AE, CE, XE |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE | CH, GG, XE |
| Physics | PH | EC, GE, GG, IN, MA, MT, ST, XE |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | ME, MT, XE |
| Statistics | ST | MA, PH |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF | XE |
| Engineering Sciences | XE | AE, AG, CH, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, NM |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | XH | ST |
| Life Sciences | XL | BM, BT, CY, EY |
GATE Syllabus 2023: Download Paper-Wise PDFs
GATE Syllabus 2023 will be released by IIT Kanpur along with the official notification and brochure. Candidates can check the latest paper-wise GATE syllabus:
GATE Question Papers- Download Previous year Question Paper PDFs
Candidates can check previous year GATE Question Paper to get a better understanding of GATE Exam Pattern. The papers will help candidates know the number of NATs and MSQs asked in the exam. The links below can be used to download GATE Question Papers for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Along with the links provided above, candidates can use the direct link below to download GATE Question Paper with Answer Key for papers such as Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering along with the newly introduced subjects such as Geomatics Engineering and Naval and Marine Engineering.
GATE 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs- Check Here
| GATE Paper/ Subject | GATE Exam Date | Shift/ Slot | GATE Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering- ME-1 | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Mechanical Engineering- ME-2 | February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Petroleum Engineering- PE | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Architecture and Planning- AR | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Geomatics Engineering- GE (New Paper) | February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Aerospace Engineering- AE | February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering- CE-1 | February 12 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering- CE-2 | February 12 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Biotechnology- BT | February 12 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Physics- PH | February 12 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Ecology and Evolution- EY | February 12 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Engineering Sciences- XE | February 12 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Life Sciences- XL | February 12 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering- EC | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Environmental Science and Engineering- ES | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Statistics- ST | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering- NM (New Paper) | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Metallurgical Engineering- MT | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Mining Engineering- MN | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Chemistry- CY | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Chemical Engineering- CH | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Production and Industrial Engineering- PI | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Download PDF |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Economics (XH- C1) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- English (XH- C2) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Download PDF |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Linguistics (XH- C3) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Download PDF |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Philosophy (XH- C4) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Psychology (XH- C5) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Sociology (XH- C6) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Instrumentation Engineering- IN | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Agricultural Engineering- AG | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Geology and Geophysics- Geology (GG-1) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Download PDF |
| Geology and Geophysics- Geophysics (GG-2) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Download PDF |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science- TF | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Computer Science and Information Technology- CS | February 5 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Biomedical Engineering- BM | February 5 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Electrical Engineering- EE | February 5 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Mathematics- MA | February 5 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2021 Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs- Check Here
| GATE 2021 Papers/ Subject | GATE 2021 Exam Date | Session/ Slot | GATE 2021 Question Paper Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1 | February 14 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2 | February 14 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | February 7 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1 | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2 | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 1 | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 2 | February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Architecture and Planning (AR) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Biomedical Engineering (BM) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Biotechnology (BT) | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Chemistry (CY) | February 6 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Ecology and Evolution (EY) | February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Geology (GG) | February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Geophysics (GG) | February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Mathematics (MA) | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Mining Engineering (MN) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Metallurgical Engineering (MT) | February 14 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | February 7 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Physics (PH) | February 6 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) | February 7 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Statistics (ST) | February 7 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) | February 13 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
| Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) | February 7 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Engineering Sciences- Engineering Mathematics (XE) | February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Life Sciences- Chemistry (XL) | February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
| Humanities & Social Sciences- Economics (XH) | February 14 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE Exam Pattern 2023 FAQs
Ques. Will the questions asked in GATE 2023 be subjective or objective?
Ans. GATE 2023 will contain 3 types of questions- Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ’s), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. In total there will be 65 questions and you will get 3 hours time to complete the exam. There is no sectional time limit so you can attempt the questions as per your preference.
Ques. Can I sit for multiple GATE 2023 papers?
Ans. Yes. In GATE 2023 a candidate can sit for upto 2 papers. Two paper combinations can be chosen from the given list of combinations of papers. The exam is going to be conducted for 29 disciplines. Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) and Humanities and Social Sciences (XH) have been added by the GATE authorities in 2021 while Geomatics Engineering and Naval and Marine Engineering in 2022.
Ques. What is the standard GATE 2023 exam duration?
Ans. The time duration allotted to candidates for GATE 2023 is three hours. There will be no sectional time limit, so all the candidates are free to attempt the questions from any section of their choice. The total number of questions will be 65 and total marks will be 100.
Ques. Is GATE an offline exam or online exam?
Ans. GATE is a computer-based, i.e. online exam. Since the exam is conducted in online mode and in different slots, the normalization process is used while calculating the score. This helps in maintaining equality. Check GATE Score Normalization
Ques. Are the Numerical Answer type (NAT) questions in GATE subjective type?
Ans. No, the Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions are answered as a numerical value that can an integer in decimals.
Ques. Where can I do the rough work for NAT questions during GATE 2023?
Ans. Every candidate will be given a supplement for calculations and rough work at their GATE 2023 Exam Centers.
Ques. Is it compulsory to attempt all questions in GATE 2023?
Ans. Yes, all questions asked in GATE 2023 are compulsory to attempt. There are a few papers where candidates have a choice of choosing one or two of the given sections like in Geology and Geophysics, Architecture and Plannining, etc. However, all questions asked in respective sections are compulsory to attempt. There in no internal choice in GATE Question Paper.
Ques. Will I get any negative marks for answering a question with a wrong answer in GATE 2023?
Ans. Yes, a candidate will get negative marks for every incorrect MCQ. However, there is no provision of negative marking in MSQs and NATs.
Ques. What are the total marks awarded in GATE Paper?
Ans. GATE exam papers are of 100 marks each; consisting of 1 mark and 2 mark questions.
Ques. How many questions are asked in GATE?
Ans. In one GATE Question Paper, there are 65 questions. You will have 3 hours to complete your exam. Also, there will be no sectional time limit.
Ques. Is the negative marking similar for 1-mark and 2-marks questions in GATE?
Ans. No, the negative markings for 1-mark and 2-marks questions in GATE 2023 are not similar. The negative marking for a 1-mark MCQs is ⅓ marks whereas the negative marking for a 2-marks MCQs is ⅔ marks.
Ques. What is common in all the 29 GATE 2023 exam papers?
Ans. Apart from the time duration and other basic similarities, another common feature in GATE 2023 papers is the general aptitude section carrying 15% weightage.
Ques. How many marks are allotted to Engineering Mathematics-based questions in GATE 2023?
Ans. Engineering Mathematics is a compulsory section in GATE papers with codes AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, ST, and TF. The section carries 13% weightage in these papers. As part of the engineering sciences paper, engineering mathematics accounts for 15% of the total weightage.
Ques. Do only MCQ-type questions carry 1 mark in GATE papers?
Ans. No, there are 1-mark questions of all three types- Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Select Questions as well as Numerical answer type questions in GATE 2023.
Ques. Can I use a calculator during GATE 2023?
Ans. Yes, students can use a calculator during GATE. But students cannot carry their own calculators to the exam hall. A virtual calculator will be available on their screens to do the calculations. Check GATE Virtual Calculator
Ques. Is GATE 2023 only held in India?
Ans. No, GATE is also held internationally in countries such as UAE, Bangladesh, Nepal, Ethiopia and etc. However, for 2023, the international exam centers will function depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Ques. Is there any negative marking for GATE 2023 numerical answer type questions?
Ans. No, there is no negative marking for numerical answer type questions asked in GATE.
Ques. Are a fixed amount of marks allotted to Numeric Answer Type Questions in GATE?
Ans. No, there isn't any fixed amount of marks allotted to Numeric Answer type questions for GATE 2023.
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Ans. An MS from IIT Kanpur is considered to be a highly respected and prestigious degree. The MS program at IIT Kanpur is reputed for its focus on excellent research and its strong focus on practical, hands-on learning. As an MS student, you get to work with some of the most experienced and respected scholars and researchers in their fields, which gives an insight into the latest industry developments and trends. Additionally, not being located near metropolitan areas, IIT Kanpur gives a peaceful learning environment and students don’t spend much time partying or clubbing. Although it is a 2-year program, with the right determination one can complete it in 18 months also. If you are true to your passion you can also complete a Ph.D. under an experienced thesis advisor and won’t have to go to a foreign university for a Ph.D. Overall, an MS from IIT Kanpur is a valuable and highly esteemed program that offers many opportunities in terms of career and professional advancement. Although it is challenging, the learning experience is worth the effort. Read more
Ans. Andhra University M.Tech admission is done in two ways, i.e. through GATE and through AP PGECET. To get admission, you need to have a valid GATE score or you need to score a valid rank in AP PGECET. Soon, Andhra University will release the notification for AP PGECET. Here are the tentative dates. Event Tentative dates Notification release date Second week of July 2022 Application form available Second week of July 2022 Admit card release date Second week of September 2022 Exam date Third week of September 2022 Result Second week of October 2022 Andhra University will release the application form online. Visit the official website of the institute regularly to get the updated information. Read more
Ans. Many GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE, instead of IITs because it offers better placements. Usually, students with good scores join ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, IOCL, and others. Despite the good salary, PSU jobs can get monotonous after a few years. So, the top rankers start looking for better career options. If they wish to do an MBA, they need to prepare for CAT. Some do prepare for CAT, but many join NITIE as it is an easier option. NITIE takes admission through GATE and the GATE score is valid for 3 years. So, they can easily get admission based on their GATE score. Also, the institute has a great placement record. During the NITIE Mumbai placement in 2022, the average CTC offered was INR 25.41 LPA. The video below will convince you further to join NITIE Mumbai Overall, its the excellent opportunities offered by NITIE that makes mant GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE Read more
Ans. Here are some strategies that can help you prepare for GATE and ESE simultaneously. Compare the syllabus of GATE and ESE. Go through the previous years' questions of both. The technical portion of both examinations overlaps a lot. The major difference is question patterns and styles. Different types of questions are asked on the same topics. GATE tests aptitude for solving technical questions. While ESE puts more emphasis on technical details. Figure out which subjects contribute more to which examinations. If you have less time, start with GATE preparation. The topics can be covered easily and in less time. Once you are through GATE preparation, you can solve ESE questions without much difficulty. Focus on GATE and ESE preparations only. First, go through the syllabus thoroughly. Once you are done with the syllabus, go through your notes and solve previous years' questions. Solve test series, and review hard questions. Analyze the tests you give and work on your mistakes. Read more
Ans. GATE consists mostly of numerical questions. It tests the aptitude for solving questions in less time. BITS HD papers have 10-15 numerical questions usually. The numerical questions aren’t on the same level as GATE and are just formula-based problems. Usually, around 80-90% of BITS HD questions are theory oriented. You need to have a good grasp of your engineering subjects to score well in BITS HD. The questions can come from anywhere in the syllabus. BITS HD usually consists - 15 Mathematics questions (difficulty usually higher than GATE) 15 general English questions 70 Engineering discipline questions Also, note that BITS take admission based on GATE scores as well. Read more
Ans. The required GATE rank depends upon various parameters like The engineering branch Company (PSU) Number of vacancies for the stream People who are graduating in 3-4 years are lucky as both IOCL and ONGC are planning to recruit in bulk because of massive retirements in both the companies. The mechanical and chemical branches are expected to have the most vacancies. Candidates will be called in a 1:5 ratio and thus, interviews will be the major determining factor of your selection. If you are unable to showcase your knowledge and talent during the interview, even a single-digit rank cannot guarantee your admission. A minimum of 40% marks are required to pass the interview. So if you get a call for the interview, don’t let your rank discourage you or even make you overconfident. Read more
Ans. Sikkim Manipal University has been ranked at 17 for Private Engineering by India Today in 2020. The largest department within the institution is the CSE department and it has also won the best department in SMIT multiple times. Admissions: Class 12th with mandatory subjects in Physics, Maths, Chemistry/computer science/biology is the prerequisite for admission to CSE at Sikkim Manipal. SMIT online, MET, JEE Mains is the examinations accepted for BTech admission. The total intake for CSE is 180 and the course fee is 12.20 lakhs. Curriculum: The University offers a well-structured and detailed curriculum with exposure to major areas of computer science like Big data analytics, robotics, cloud computing, ethical hacking, and more. The course structure focuses on providing students with knowledge of the core subjects of computer science in order to strengthen their foundation and make them industry-ready. Faculty: The university has 33 highly experienced and qualified faculties for CS. The faculty members also conduct seminars and workshops with esteemed institutions like ISRO, IIT, and TIFR. Infrastructure: The University offers a great infrastructure for the CSE department as it receives funding from two highly esteemed agencies, AICTE and ISRO. There are nine state-of-the-art practical labs like the Networking lab, digital circuit and microprocessor labs, GIS and remote sensing lab, advanced programming lab, and more. It also has a huge library with over 2500 journals and books dedicated to the CSE branch. It has been updated with modern facilities and infrastructure all across the campus in order to provide students with the best experience. Placements: AGS Infotech, Amazon, Britannia, Cipla, Capgemini are some of the major recruiters at the institute. Placement Rate within CSE 92.5% Lowest CTC 3.5 LPA Average CTC 5 LPA Highest CTC 18 LPA Sikkim Manipal University is a great option for students who want to pursue a BTech degree program in the CSE department. Read more
Ans. It depends on your career goals. GATE offers more options for engineering students. It is an all-around examination. You can go for MTech, PSUs, MS, and FRM. If you want more options, GATE will be better for you. If you want to do an MBA, after graduation, CAT will be the better option. Almost all top B-Schools accept CAT scores for MBA. Read more
Ans. IIT Roorkee admission 2023 hasn’t been wrapped up yet, hence its GATE cutoff too hasn’t been released as of now. M.Tech admission process of IIT Roorkee is conducted on the basis of the GATE cutoff, and all the candidates applying for admission into the M.Tech course under the non-sponsored category will be required to clear the cutoff for admission. The cutoff scores for M.Tech admission at IIT Roorkee for 2022 and 2021 have not been disclosed by the admission authority. Let’s consider GATE 2020 cutoff for a slight idea. Category GATE 2020 Cutoff General 77.1 EWS 79.1 OBC 72.32 SC 58.62 ST 61.33 Read more
Ans. First of all, admission to the IIT Roorkee MTech program is not given on the basis of GATE rank. The final shortlisting is done on the basis of Normalized GATE marks were used which is calculated by IIT Roorkee as follows: Normalized GATE marks = Normalized marks out of 100 or Marks*100\Maximum marks awarded in the paper that year For example if a candidate has scored 64 marks and the maximum marks given that year are 92, the Normalized GATE marks are 64*100/92=69.57. The table below comprises the expected GATE 2023 cut-off for IIT Roorkee based on the previous year's cut-off trends. MTech Course Cutoff Alternate Hydro Energy Centre 760-839 Architecture & Planning 650-844 Biotechnology 570-577 Civil Engineering 656-780 Chemical Engineering 650-657 Computer Science & Engineering 840-844 Disaster Mitigation & Management 700-710 Electronics and Communication Engineering 736-750 Electrical Engineering 760-779 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering 748-785 Read more
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