GATE 2023 CSE Paper Analysis is now available. IIT Kanpur conducted GATE 2023 CSE paper in the forenoon session (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) on Feb 4, 2023. According to the initial reaction of the students, GATE CSE 2023 was reported to be of easy to moderate difficulty and was as per the expectations. There were 34 MCQs, 15 MSQs and 16 NATs in GATE 2023 CSE Question Paper.
Particulars | Paper Analysis |
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Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
Number of MCQs | 34 MCQs |
Number of MSQs | 15 MSQs |
Number of NATs | 16 NATs |
Subjects | Questions Asked | Total Marks | |
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1 Mark | 2 Marks | ||
Databases | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Operating Systems | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Discrete Mathematics | 1 | 4 | 9 |
Digital Logic | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Computer Networks | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Computer Organisation | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Data Structures & Programming | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Algorithm | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Theory of Computation | 3 | 3 | 9 |
Compiler Design | 1 | 3 | 7 |
Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 2 | 7 |
General Apptitude | 15 | 5 | 15 |
Paper Code | CS |
Shift/Session | Forenoon Session |
No. of Questions | 65 |
Maximum Marks | 100 |
Types of Questions | Objective (MCQs, MSQ, NATs) |
Sections | Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude & Subject Specific |
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Type of Questions | Weightage of Questions | ||
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1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | Total Number of Questions | |
MCQs | 40% | 18% | 32 Questions |
MSQs | 7% | 20% | 15 Questions |
NATs | NA | 15% | 18 Questions |
Topics | GATE 2022 CSE Weightage |
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General Aptitude | 15 |
Engineering Mathematics | 7 |
Discrete Mathematics | 8 |
Digital Logic | 5 |
Computer Organization and Architecture | 8 |
Programming and Data Structures | 9 |
Algorithms | 9 |
Theory of Computation | 9 |
Compiler Design | 6 |
Operating System | 6 |
Databases | 7 |
Computer Networks | 11 |
GATE 2021 CSE paper was conducted in two slots. The overall difficulty level of the paper was reported to be easy to moderate. Candidates preparing for further iteration of GATE exam can check the previous year paper analysis for CSE in the sections below.
Topics | Total Number of Questions |
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Algorithms | 3 |
Digital Logic | 4 |
Computer Network | 6 |
Data Structure | 1 |
Computer Organisations | 5 |
Theory of Computation | 7 |
Databases | 9 |
Compiler Design | 4 |
Operating Systems | 5 |
Discrete Mathematics | 6 |
Engineering Mathematics | 6 |
General Aptitude | 10 |
Topics | 1 Mark Questions | 2 Mark Questions | Total Marks |
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Algorithms | 4 | 4 | 12 |
Digital Logic | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Computer Network | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Data Structure | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Computer Organisations | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Theory of Computation | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Databases | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Compiler Design | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Operating Systems | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Discrete Mathematics | 3 | 4 | 11 |
Engineering Mathematics | 2 | 2 | 6 |
General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
Subject | Topics | Marks (1 | 2) | Tot. Marks |
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General Aptitude | Venn Diagrams, Speed – time | 10 (5 | 5) | 15 |
Engg. Math | Matrices, Eigen Values | 5 (3 | 2) | 7 |
Discrete Math | Hamiltonian, Mode | 8 (5 | 3) | 11 |
Programming & Data Structures | Array, C Programming (Value based) | 9 (4 | 5) | 14 |
Algorithms | Quicksort, Time Complexity | 4 (2 | 2) | 6 |
Computer Organisation | Cache full associations | 3 (2 | 1) | 4 |
Theory of Computation | Regular, Non-regular | 4 (2 | 2) | 6 |
Databases | B+tree, Functional dependency | 5 (1 | 4) | 9 |
Operating Systems | Synchronization, SRTF, form, deadlock | 5 (2 | 3) | 8 |
Computer Networks | Application Layer, layered application | 5 (1| 4) | 9 |
Compiler Design | First follow | 3 (1 | 2) | 5 |
Digital Logic | Number system | 4 (2 | 2) | 6 |
Total | 65 Ques. | 100 Marks |
GATE 2019 CSE paper was seen as a surprise by the students. The authorities had limited the questions based on Engineering Mathematics from 15% to 7%. Even it is reported by many students that the technical questions were somewhat tricky than that of last year.
The technical section of GATE 2020 question paper is the core subject as all the B.Tech. graduates would be appearing for the test. So, the questions from this section might carry more weightage from the other two sections. It was time-consuming section with a moderate difficulty level. Subtopics like Data Structure & Algorithms, Theory Computation, Computer Networks and suchlike play a vital role to score high marks in the technical section.
General aptitude is a section that is common in all GATE Question Papers. The difficulty level, however, is expected to be moderate to easy for this section. If practiced and studied well, this section could be less time consuming and easy to attempt.
Engineering mathematics is a subject that is introduced to students in their B. Tech program. It comprises of Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables and Numerical Methods Questions. As per the analysis, the questions of this section were moderate. Students are recommended to be very careful with their silly mistakes while attempting this section.
Distribution of questions are from the topics listed below:
IIT Kanpur will release GATE 2023 Answer Key for CSE on Feb 21, 2023. Candidates will be able to download GATE 2023 CSE Question Papers along with the answer key PDFs from the official website- gate.iitk.ac.in.
Previous Year GATE CSE Answer Key
Year | Link for GATE CSE Question Paper | Link for GATE CSE Answer Key |
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2022 | Check Here | Check Here |
2021 | Check Here | |
Check Here | Check Here | |
2020 | Check Here | Check Here |
2019 | Check Here | Check Here |
2018 | Check Here | Check Here |
The total marks equals the count of marks gained in the correct answers and deduct the marks lost in incorrect markings. The marking scheme of GATE 2023 CSE Paper is provided below:
Step 1. NAT Marks = Total marks (1 mark each question) + Total marks (2 marks each question)
Step 2. MSQ Marks = Total marks (1 mark each question) + Total marks (2 marks each question)
Step 3. Total Marks obtained for MCQs = [{+1(for each correct answer carrying 1 mark) – 1/3 (for each incorrect answer carrying 1 mark)} + {2 (for each correct answer carrying 2 marks) – 2/3 (for each incorrect answer carrying 2 marks)}]
Step 4. GATE Marks = Marks obtained for MCQs + Marks obtained for NAT questions + Marks obtained for MSQ questions
Marks obtained in GATE and GATE Scores are two different entities. After the evaluation of answers, the raw marks (actual marks obtained in GATE) will be considered for calculating GATE Score. Check GATE Score Calculation
Year | General | OBC-NCL | SC/ ST/ PwD |
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2022 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
2021 | 26.10 | 23.4 | 17.4 |
2020 | 28.5 | 25.6 | 19.0 |
2019 | 29.5 | 26.6 | 19.7 |
2018 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
2017 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
2016 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
2015 | 25 | 22.5 | 16.67 |
2014 | 25 | 22.25 | 16.67 |
2013 | 25 | 22.25 | 16.67 |
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*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.