GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering (GE) Exam Pattern has been released on the official website. As per GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering (GE) Exam Pattern, the question paper is divided into three sections- General Aptitude, Part A and Part B. Students have to compulsorily attempt Part A while out of Part B, they can attempt any one section out of two: Section I and Section II.
GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) is a new paper introduced by IIT Kharagpur in 2022. This paper basically checks the aspirants’ geomatics skills. Geomatics is a specialised field of study. It entails gathering and analysing geospatial data and processes of land, oceans, natural and manmade infrastructures, as well as measuring, creating, constructing, and operating systems for doing so. In order to accomplish so, geomatics professionals use the most up-to-date satellite, laser, acoustic, and information technology.
The General Aptitude section is common for all the GATE exam and has 10 questions devoted to this section. This section is of total 15 marks thus constituting 15% weightage of the total weightage of paper. Geomatics Engineering Part A (compulsory) has 36 questions and is of total 55 marks, thus constituting 55% weightage of the total weightage of paper. Similarly, Part B (Section I or Section II) has 19 questions and is of total 30 marks, thus constituting 30% weightage of the total weightage of paper. Check GATE Geomatics Engineering Syllabus
Features | Description |
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GATE GE Exam Date | Not announced yet |
GATE GE Exam Session | Two Sessions tentatively |
GATE GE Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
GATE GE Exam Language | English |
GATE GE Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
GATE GE Sectional Time Limit | None |
GATE GE Total Marks | 100 |
GATE GE Total Number of questions | 65 |
GATE GE Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ); Multiple Select Questions (MSQ); Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
GATE GE Number of Sections | Three Sections- General Aptitude, Part A and Part B. |
GATE GE Section-wise Number of Questions | General Aptitude- 10 questions, Core Subject: Part A- 36 questions, Part B- 19 questions |
GATE GE Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude- 15 marks, Part A (mandatory) - 55 marks; Part B (Section I or Section II)- 30 marks |
GATE GE Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer |
GATE GE Negative Marking | 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer of a 1-mark question; 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer of a 2 marks question; There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
The distribution of section-wise marks in the GATE Geomatics Engineering paper is shown below.
Section | Number of Questions | Distribution of Marks | Total Marks |
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General Aptitude | 10 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) | 15 |
Part A (Compulsory) | 36 | (17 x 1) + (19 x 2) | 55 |
Part B (Section I or II) | 19 | (8 x 1) + (11 x 2) | 30 |
Total | 65 | -- | 100 |
Type of Question | GATE 2023 GE Negative Marking | |
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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 |
Sections | Topics |
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Engineering Mathematics | Surveying measurements, Accuracy, Precision, Most probable value, Errors and their adjustments, Regression analysis, Correlation coefficient, Lease square adjustment, Statistically significant value, Chi square test. Any topic on probability? |
Remote Sensing | Basic concept, Electromagnetic spectrum, Spectral signature, Resolutions Spectral. Spatial, Temporal and Radiometric, Platforms and Sensors, Remote Sensing Data Products - PAN, Multispectral, Microwave, Thermal, Hyperspectral, Visual and digital interpretation methods |
GNSS | Principle used, Components of GNSS, Data collection methods, DGPS, Errors in observations and corrections. |
GIS | Introduction, Data Sources, Data Models and Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS, Creation of Databases (spatial and non-spatial), Spatial analysis - Interpolation, Buffer, Overlay, Terrain Modeling and Network analysis |
As stated above, Part B of the GATE Geomatics Engineering Exam 2023 will constitute two sections, Section I or Section II. Candidates have to attempt any one section out of two.
Sections | Topics |
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Maps | Importance of maps to engineering projects, Types of maps, Scales and uses, Plotting accuracy, Map sheet numbering, Coordinate systems- Cartesian and geographical, map projections, map datum – MSL, Geoid, spheroid, WGS-84. |
Land Surveying | Various Levels, Levelling methods, Compass, Theodolite and Total Station and their uses, Tachometer, Trigonometric levelling, Traversing, Triangulation and Trilateration. |
Aerial Photogrammetry | Types of photographs, Flying height and scale, Relief (height) displacement, Stereoscopy, 3-D Model, Height determination using Parallax Bar, Digital Elevation Model (DEM), Slope. |
Sections | Topics |
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Data Quantization and Processing | Sampling and quantization theory, Principle of Linear System, Convolution, Continuous and Discrete Fourier Transform. |
Digital Image Processing | Digital image characteristics: image histogram and scattergram and significance; Variance-Covariance matrix, Correlation matrix and their significance. |
Radiometric and Geometric Corrections | Registration and Resampling techniques. |
Image Enhancement | Contrast Enhancement: Linear and Non-linear methods; Spatial Enhancement: Noise and Spatial filters |
Image Transformation | Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Discriminant Analysis, Color transformations (RGB - IHS, CMYK), Indices (Ratios, NDVI, NDWI). |
Image Segmentation and Classification | Simple techniques. |
This section contains all of the tips you'll need to prepare for GATE GE 2023. Before beginning their preparation, students are encouraged to read over the same.
Some study tips for acing GATE GE 2022 are provided below.
Ques. Where can I find the all the information relevant to GATE-GE 2023?
Ans. You can find all the necessary information and details regarding GATE-GE 2023 on its official website. It is also recommended to check the official website daily for any updates.
Ques. How many marks does the General Aptitude section consists of?
Ans. The General Aptitude Section of GATE-GE 2023 consists of a total of 15 marks.
Ques. What are the few recommended books to prepare for GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering Exam?
Ans. Here are few of the books we recommend: Surveying (vol. 1,2,3) by B.C. Punia, Ashok Jain, Arun Jain; Geomatics Engineering by Manoj K Arora, RC Badjatia; and Geomatics Engineering by Prof. Surbhi Jain, Mukesh Rai.
Ques. What is the pattern of GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering (GE) exam?
Ans. The exam pattern for GATE-GE 2023 is:
Features | Description |
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GATE GE Total Marks | 100 |
GATE GE Total Number of questions | 65 |
GATE GE Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ); Multiple Select Questions (MSQ); Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
GATE GE Number of Sections | Three Sections- General Aptitude, Part A and Part B. |
GATE GE Section-wise Number of Questions | General Aptitude- 10 questions, Core Subject: Part A- 36 questions, Part B- 19 questions |
GATE GE Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude- 15 marks, Part A (mandatory) - 55 marks; Part B (Section I or Section II)- 30 marks |
GATE GE Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer |
GATE GE Negative Marking | 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer of a 1-mark question; 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer of a 2 marks question; There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
Ques. How many sections are there in GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering paper and what is the weightage of each section?
Ans. GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering (GE) paper is divided into three sections-
General Aptitude with a weightage of 15 marks,
PART A with a weightage of 55 marks,
PART B with a weightage of 30 marks.
Ques. Will the GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering Exam be hard to solve?
Ans. Since, it is a newly introduced exam, we cannot speculate anything. However, candidates are advised to prepare and give their best.
Ques. How many sections does the GATE GE 2023 Exam contains?
Ans. The exam contains of three sections: General Aptitude Section, Part A and Part B.
Ques. How many sections does the candidate have to attempt in GATE GE 2023 Exam?
Ans. General Aptitude Section and Part A are compulsory to attend. However, out of the two sections in Part B i.e., Section I and Section II, candidates have to attempt any one.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.