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GATE Latest Updates
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GATE 2023 Cut off Marks have been released. GATE Cut off 2023 is 32.5 for CSE, 28.4 for Mechanical, 25 for EE, 29.9 for ECE, 26.6 for Civil, 31 for Physics, 34.8 for IN. Check GATE Cut off 2023
- GATE COAP 2023 Registration are open. GATE Qualified candidates can register for COAP 2023 on the official website, coap.iitkgp.ac.in. COAP is a common platform where all the participating IITs upload there admission offer letters in the common time window. Check GATE COAP 2023
- CCMT 2023 notification is expected to be out in May 2023. CCMT is a centralized counselling conducted for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan/M.Des admission at NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Check GATE CCMT 2023
Collegedunia’s GATE 2023 College Predictor is available. Candidates who qualify the exam can predict list of top IITs, NITs and IIITs for M.Tech admission based on their GATE 2023 scores (out of 1000).
GATE 2023 Exam Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 Application Form Date | August 30, 2022 to October 7, 2022 |
| GATE 2023 Admit Card Release Date | January 9, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Exam Date | February 4, 5, 11 and 12, 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 (Out) |
| GATE COAP 2023 | March 18, 2023 |
| GATE CCMT 2023 | May 2023 |
GATE 2023 Result
- GATE 2023 Result date is March 16, 2023. Candidates can check their result online on the GATE official website- gate.iitk.ac.in 2023.
- Only the aspirants who have qualified GATE Exam will gain access to download their scorecard. GATE 2023 scorecard has been released on March 21, 2023.
- GATE 2023 scorecard is valid for three years. Check GATE Score Validity
How to Check GATE 2023 Result?
- Visit the official website- gate.iitk.ac.in 2023.
- Go to the results page and click on GATE Result.
- GOAPS portal for GATE would appear.
- Fill in the login details on the portal.
- Click on the submit tab.
- GOAPS candidate dashboard for GATE would open.
- Click on the results section.
- Your GATE Result will be displayed on the screen.
How many Candidates Qualify GATE Exam?
What is a good GATE score out of 100?
A good GATE score out of 100 varies for each branch. On average, a score above 80 can get a PSU for the post of Executive Trainee while scores between 75-90 can get M.Tech seat in top IIT or NIT.
What is GATE Score Validity?
GATE 2023 score validity is three years for M.Tech admission. However, GATE score validity for PSU is only one year from the day of issuance. Therefore, GATE 2023 Scorecard are valid till 2025 for M.Tech admissions while for PSU recruitment, the scorecard is valid only for 2023 recruitment process.
GATE 2023 Topper List
| Paper: Sections | Name | Marks | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology | JAYADEEP SUDHAKAR MORE | 93.67 | 1000 |
| Civil Engineering | SUBAN KUMAR MISHRA | 83.11 | 1000 |
| Electrical Engineering | BHANWAR SINGH CHOUDHARY | 66 | 1000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | SIDDHARTH SABHARWAL | 90 | 1000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ARYAN CHOUDHARY | 90.67 | 1000 |
| Aerospace Engineering | JOSHI YASH KISHORBHAI | 73 | 988 |
| Agricultural Engineering | ANSHIKA RAI | 49 | 1000 |
| Architecture and Planning | SHREYA BHARDWAJ | 75.67 | 1000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | THANDAVA SESHA TALPA SAI SUNKARA | 60 | 1000 |
| Biotechnology | AISHWARYA K | 79.67 | 1000 |
| Chemical Engineering | ROHIT BHAGAT KALWAR | 92.67 | 1000 |
| Chemistry | ATANU DAS | 72 | 981 |
| Ecology and Evolution | KARTHIK THRIKKADEERI | 84.33 | 1000 |
| Engineering Sciences: Solid Mechanics & Thermodynamics | ANSHUMAN | 83.67 | 952 |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | DEVENDRA PATIL & MANISH KUMAR BANSAL | 64.33 (Both) | 953 (Both) |
| Geology and Geophysics: Geophysics | SHUBHAM BANIK | 85.67 | 1000 |
| Geology and Geophysics: Geology | MANISH SINGH | 74 | 1000 |
| Geomatics Engineering | SAURAV KUMAR | 66 | 1000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences: Economics | V GAURAV | 83.33 | 989 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences: Psychology | DEEPTI DILIP MOAR | 84 | 1000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences: Linguistics | KEERTHANA NAIR | 74.67 | 1000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences: Philosophy | SREERAM K N | 72.67 | 1000 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences: Sociology | TEJASVI KAMBOJ | 73 | 943 |
| Humanities and Social Sciences: English | SAYANTAN PAHARI | 84.33 | 1000 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | AKASH SRIVASTAVA | 78.33 | 968 |
| Life Sciences: Biochemistry & Botany | ADVITA SHARMA | 73.33 | 1000 |
| Mathematics | SUVENDU KAR | 50.33 | 941 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | ASHUTOSH KUMAR YADAV | 85.67 | 973 |
| Mining Engineering | UDIT JAISWAL | 63.33 | 973 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | SHIVAM RANJAN | 60 | 1000 |
| Petroleum Engineering | MAHAMMADTAUKIR ALAUDDINBHAI KARIGAR | 74.67 | 963 |
| Physics | ARUNENDRA KUMAR VERMA | 75 | 1000 |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | SH GOWTHAM GUDIMELLA | 87.33 | 938 |
| Statistics | NIKHILESH RAJARAMAN | 73.67 | 1000 |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | AMIT KUMAR PANDEY | 66 | 1000 |
GATE 2023 Cut off
GATE 2023 cut off has been declared by IIT Kanpur along with the declaration of result for each of the 29 papers on March 16, 2023. Candidates can check branch-wise GATE qualifying marks below.
GATE Cutoff 2023 (OUT)
| Paper Code | For General | For OBC- (NCL)/ EWS | For SC/ ST/ PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS: Computer Science and Information Technology | 32.5 | 29.2 | 21.6 |
| ME: Mechanical Engineering | 28.4 | 25.5 | 18.9 |
| EC: Electronics and Communications Engineering | 29.9 | 26.9 | 19.9 |
| EE: Electrical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| CE: Civil Engineering | 26.6 | 23.9 | 17.7 |
| IN: Instrumentation Engineering | 24.8 | 31.3 | 23.2 |
| ST: Statistics | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| XE: Engineering Sciences | 39.7 | 34.1 | 25.2 |
| CH: Chemical Engineering | 32.1 | TBA | TBA |
| PH: Physics | 31.1 | 27.9 | 20.7 |
| MA: Mathematics | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| AR: Architecture and Planning | 33.7 | 30.3 | TBA |
| BT: Biotechnology | 31.6 | 28.4 | 21.0 |
| EY: Ecology Evolution | 42.6 | 38.3 | 28.4 |
| NM: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 26.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| BM: Biomedical Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| AE: Aerospace Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| AG: Agriculture Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| CY: Chemistry | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| ES: Environmental Science & Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| GE: Geomatics Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| GG: Geology | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| GG: Geophysics | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| MN: Mining Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| MT: Metallurgical Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| PE: Petroleum Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| PI: Production & Industrial Engineering | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| TF: Textile Engineering & Fiber Science | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2- English) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C5- Psychology) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C6- Sociology) | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| XL: Life Sciences | TBA | TBA | TBA |
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There are two types of GATE Cutoff released- Qualifying and Admission.
- GATE Qualifying Cut off is the minimum scores required by candidates to qualify the GATE paper.
- GATE Admission Cut off is the minimum cutoff required for admission to the respective college. It is released in the form of opening and closing ranks.
Candidates can check the previous year GATE Cut off in the section below for General, OBC, SC, ST and PwD category candidates.
GATE 2022 Cut off Marks
| Paper Code | For General | For OBC- (NCL)/ EWS | For SC/ ST/ PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| CS: Computer Science and Information Technology | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| ME: Mechanical Engineering | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 |
| EC: Electronics and Communications Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| EE: Electrical Engineering | 30.7 | 27.6 | 20.4 |
| CE: Civil Engineering | 30.4 | 27.3 | 20.2 |
| CH: Chemical Engineering | 25.3 | 22.7 | 16.8 |
| IN: Instrumentation Engineering | 42.4 | 38.1 | 28.2 |
| MA: Mathematics | 27.3 | 24.5 | 18.2 |
| AR: Architecture and Planning | 37.3 | 33.5 | 24.8 |
| BM: Biomedical Engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| AE: Aerospace Engineering | 29.8 | 26.8 | 19.8 |
| AG: Agriculture Engineering | 26.3 | 23.6 | 17.5 |
| BT: Biotechnology | 35.5 | 31.9 | 23.6 |
| CY: Chemistry | 27.5 | 24.7 | 18.3 |
| ES: Environmental Science & Engineering | 25.9 | 23.3 | 17.2 |
| EY: Ecology Evolution | 33.4 | 30 | 22.2 |
| GE: Geomatics Engineering | 40.4 | 36.3 | 26.9 |
| GG: Goelogy | 48.7 | 43.8 | 32.4 |
| GG: Geophysics | 54.8 | 49.3 | 36.5 |
| MN: Mining Engineering | 25.5 | 22.9 | 17 |
| MT: Metallurgical Engineering | 46.2 | 41.5 | 30.8 |
| NM: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 27.8 | 25 | 18.5 |
| PE: Petroleum Engineering | 37.8 | 34 | 25.1 |
| PH: Physics | 26.5 | 23.8 | 17.6 |
| PI: Production & Industrial Engineering | 43.7 | 39.3 | 29.1 |
| ST: Statistics | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| TF: Textile Engineering & Fiber Science | 38.8 | 34.9 | 25.8 |
| XE: Engineering Sciences | 40.3 | 36.2 | 26.8 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C1- Economics) | 55.5 | 49.9 | 37 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C2- English) | 51.9 | 46.7 | 34.5 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C3- Linguistics) | 53.1 | 47.7 | 35.4 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C4- Philosophy) | 50.7 | 45.6 | 33.8 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C5- Psychology) | 62.1 | 55.8 | 41.4 |
| XH: Humanities and Social Sciences (C6- Sociology) | 59.7 | 53.7 | 39.8 |
| XL: Life Sciences | 33.9 | 30.5 | 22.5 |
Previous Years GATE Cutoff for IIT
Each of the participating IIT releases its own GATE cut off separately after the conclusion of the counselling process. Candidates can check the previous year GATE Cut off for IIT using the links below:
| IIT Name | GATE Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|
| IIT Madras | Check Here |
| IIT Delhi | Check Here |
| IIT Bombay | Check Here |
| IIT Kanpur | Check Here |
| IIT Kharagpur | Check Here |
| IIT Roorkee | Check Here |
| IIT Guwahati | Check Here |
| IIT Hyderabad | Check Here |
| IIT (BHU) Varanasi | Check Here |
Previous Years GATE Cutoff for NIT
| NIT Name | GATE Admission Cutoff |
|---|---|
| NIT Trichy | Check Here |
| NIT Karnataka | Check Here |
| NIT Rourkela | Check Here |
| NIT Warangal | Check Here |
| NIT Calicut | Check Here |
| NIT Kurukshetra | Check Here |
| NIT Silchar | Check Here |
| NIT Durgapur | Check Here |
| NIT Allahabad | Check Here |
| NIT Jalandhar | Check Here |
GATE 2023 College Predictor
- Collegedunia’s GATE College Predictor is helpful for candidates to predict IIT or NIT that will accept their scores for M.Tech Admissions.
- GATE College Predictor designed by Collegedunia is very simple to use. Candidates can use the College Predictor for free and predict a list of M.Tech. Check GATE 2023 College Predictor
GATE Marks vs Rank
- Since the admission cut off for GATE is released in the form of opening and closing ranks, it is important to get an idea about the GATE marks vs rank analysis.
- The table below covers the expected GATE Marks vs Rank analysis to help candidates know their expected rank for top branches such as CS, EE, EC, ME, CE, etc.
| GATE Rank | GATE Marks | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME | CSE | CE | EC | EE | |
| 1-10 | 92+ | 80+ | 90+ | 73+ | 91+ |
| 10-50 | 87-92 | 75-80 | 85-90 | 67-73 | 87-91 |
| 50-100 | 85-87 | 72-75 | 78-85 | 63-67 | 84-87 |
| 100-200 | 82-85 | 68-72 | 74-78 | 60-63 | 81-84 |
| 200-500 | 79-82 | 62-68 | 70-74 | 56-60 | 77-81 |
| 500-1000 | 75-79 | 56-62 | 64-70 | 50-56 | 72-77 |
| 1000-2000 | 71-75 | 50-56 | 57-64 | 45-50 | 66-72 |
| 2000-5000 | 63-71 | 40-50 | 50-57 | 38-45 | 57-66 |
| 5000-10000 | 51-63 | 32-40 | 40-50 | 28-38 | 46-57 |
GATE Rank v/s Institute
GATE Cut off varies for each M.Tech college but it has been observed that the rank required for admissions usually remains the same in the respective colleges. Some of the examples for the ranks which are accepted by institutes are mentioned below in the table:
| Institute | GATE Rank (Expected) |
|---|---|
| IISc Banglore | Rank < 100; in some of the courses rank ≤ 600 |
| IIT Bombay | Rank < 100; in some of the courses rank ≤ 600 |
| IIT Delhi | Rank < 100; in some of the courses rank ≤ 300 |
| IIT Kanpur | Rank < 100; in some of the courses rank ≤ 300 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Rank ≤ 600 |
| IIT Madras | Rank < 100; in some of the courses rank ≤ 300 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Rank ≤ 1500 |
| IIT Roorkee | Rank ≤ 1000 |
| IIT Guwahati | Rank ≤ 1000 |
| IIT BHU | Rank ≤ 1000 |
| NITs | Rank ≤ 1500 |
| IIT Patna | Rank ≤ 1500 |
| GFTIs (National and State-level) | Rank ≤ 2500 |
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GATE 2023 Answer Key
IIT Kanpur has released the official GATE 2023 Answer Key on February 21, 2023. The answer key provides the correct responses to all the questions asked in GATE 2023 question paper.
- Candidates can challenge the provisional answer key from February 22 to 25 by paying INR 500 for each question.
- It must be noted that this processing fee will be refunded only if your challenge is found to be valid.
GATE 2023 Answer Key Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 Exam Date | February 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Response Sheet Date | February 15, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Answer Key Date | February 21, 2023 (Out) |
| GATE 2023 Answer Key Challenge Window | February 22, 2023 to 25, 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Final Answer Key Date | March 16, 2023 |
How to Download GATE 2023 Answer Key?
To download GATE 2023 Answer Key, the following steps must be followed:
- Visit the official website of GATE 2023
- Locate and click on the link for GATE 2023 Login.
- GATE Question Paper and Answer Key will be available for your paper.
- Download GATE 2023 answer key and question paper in PDF format.
Candidates can use the answer key for GATE 2023 to calculate their scores as per the marking scheme for GATE 2023.
GATE 2023 Question Paper with Answer Key PDF Download
| Paper | Question Paper with Answer Key |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 Civil Answer Key- Shift 1 | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Civil Answer Key- Shift 2 | Check Here |
| GATE CS 2023 Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE EE Answer Key 2023 | Check Here |
| GATE Answer Key 2023 ECE | Check Here |
| GATE Answer Key 2023 Mechanical Engineering | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Engineering Sciences Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Instrumentation Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Architecture and Planning Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Chemistry Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Environmental Science and Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Humanities & Social Sciences Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Biomedical Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Mathematics Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Geology and Geophysics Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Petroleum Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Life Sciences Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Aerospace Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Agriculture Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Biotechnology Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Ecology and Evolution Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Geomatics Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Metallurgical Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 NM Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Physics Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Production and Industrial Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Statistics Answer Key | Check Here |
| GATE 2023 Mining Engineering Answer Key | Check Here |
How to Challenge GATE 2023 Answer Key?
GATE 2023 answer key challenge window is going to remain open from Feb 22 to 25. To raise objections/ challenge the provisional GATE 2023 Answer Key, candidates need to pay INR 500 for each challenge.
GATE 2023 answer key challenge window is available at, gate.iitk.ac.in 2023 through GATE logging, GOAPS. If the challenge raised is found to be valid, the candidate is eligible for a refund of the processing fee paid during the challenge. If the objection raised is invalid, the processing fee of INR 500 paid is non-refundable.
GATE 2023 Response Sheet
GATE 2023 Response Sheet has been released on February 15, 2023. GATE 2023 responses can be accessed through the official website, gate.iitk.ac.in. Candidates can use GATE 2023 response sheet along with the answer key to predict their expected scores.
How to Download GATE 2023 Response Sheet?
To download GATE 2023 response sheet, candidates need their GATE login ID and password.
- Visit the official website- gate.iitk.ac.in 2023.
- Click on the link for GATE 2023 Login, GOAPS.
- Enter the required credentials, such as your enrollment number and DOB/password.
- Once you have successfully logged in, click on ‘View Response Sheet’ link.
- GATE 2023 Response Sheet PDF will be displayed on the screen.
GATE 2023 Counselling
IIT Kanpur will not organize any counselling process for M.Tech admissions. Candidates seeking admissions in IITs, NITs and other prestigious institutions will have to participate in counselling process conducted by separate bodies.
- For admissions into NITs candidates need to register for GATE CCMT Counselling. Usually, the counselling process starts in the month of April.
- For admissions into IITs, candidates need to register for GATE COAP Counselling. Aspirants will need to apply to individual institutes where admission is desired and eventually, register for Common Offer Acceptance Portal.
GATE CCMT 2023
- GATE CCMT refers to Centralized Counseling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan/M.Des.
- GATE CCMT is a centralized counselling process conducted for admission to participating NITs, IIITs, CFTIs and IIEST Shibpur.
- Candidates need not apply to desired NIT separately.
- Candidates with a valid GATE score card (2021/2022/2023) can register for CCMT 2022.
- GATE CCMT Cutoff for NITs is released by the organizing institute in the form of opening and closing ranks.
GATE CCMT Colleges
A total of 57 NITs participate in GATE CCMT counselling. The number of institutes participating may increase or decrease for each round of CCMT counselling depending on the seats available. Some of the participating colleges in GATE CCMT are:
| NIT Jalandhar | NIT Trichy |
| MNIT Allahabad | NIT Warangal |
| NIT Calicut | IIIT Trichy |
| NIT Delhi | IIIT Allahabad |
| NIT Durgapur | NIT Karnataka |
| NIT Kurukshetra | NIT Rourkela |
| NIT Silchar | NIT Jaipur |
GATE COAP 2023
- COAP refers to Common Offer Acceptance Portal. GATE COAP 2023 is a window where all Participating Institutes / PSU's upload their admission/ job offers. The registrations usually start right after the declaration of the result.
- Candidates with a valid GATE score (qualified in 2023/ 2022/ 2021) are eligible to apply for the exam.
- Under COAP 2023, the seats are offered based on GATE scores, cut off, and the preferences filled by the candidate.
- Candidates who wish to accept the seats need to complete the process by logging in to the institute portal, submit fees, and the mandatory documents.
- Unlike GATE CCMT, candidates who register for COAP 2023 also need to individually apply to the desired IIT for M.Tech admission.
GATE COAP Colleges
The list below shows some of the participating IITs in GATE COAP:
| IISc Bangalore | IIT Jodhpur |
| IIT Bhubaneswar | IIT Kanpur |
| IIT BHU | IIT Kharagpur |
| IIT Bombay | IIT Madras |
| IIT Delhi | IIT Mandi |
| IIT Guwahati | IIT Patna |
| IIT Hyderabad | IIT Roorkee |
To know more about GATE 2023 Counselling, Check Here
Admission to Foreign Universities through GATE Scores
Along with Indian universities, some Universities in Germany and Singapore also offer admission in M.S or Ph.D. degrees based on GATE scores. These universities offer MS and Ph.D. in different specializations like Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Surveying, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Applied Geophysics, Automotive Engineering, etc.
| Name of the University | Country | QS World University Ranking 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore (NUS) | Singapore | 11 |
| Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | Singapore | 13 |
| Technical University of Munich (TUM) | Germany | 50 |
| RWTH Aachen University | Germany | 145 |
Study Abroad through GATE: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying to universities in Germany or Singapore are offered admissions mainly in research-based programs. Candidates must fulfill the country-wise and course-wise eligibility criteria for each of the universities. The basic eligibility criteria for Indian candidates applying at these foreign universities accepting GATE scores are as follows:
- Candidates whose native language is not English also need to appear for English proficiency tests such as TOEFL or IELTS depending on the university/ country/ course requirements.
- Candidates must also secure at least 90 percentile in GATE exam.
- Candidates should have scored good GPA/ percentage in Bachelor’s degree (at least second class honors).
The course duration at each of these foreign universities accepting GATE scores is:
| Name of the University | Course | Course Duration | Application Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| National University of Singapore (NUS) | MS | 1 to 3 years | Admissions are offered for January and August Sessions. Applications are open in mid- October |
| Ph.D. | 2 to 5 years | ||
| Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore | MS | 1 to 3 years | Admissions are offered for two sessions- January and August |
| Ph.D. | 2 to 5 years | ||
| Technical University of Munich (TUM) | MS | 1 to 3 years | Admissions are offered for the winter and summer sessions. For the winter session registration begins in the month of January and in September for the summer session |
| Ph.D. | 2 to 5 years | ||
| RWTH Aachen University | MS | 1 to 3 years | Admissions are offered for the winter and summer sessions. For the winter session, candidates must submit their application by March 1 and for the summer semester by September 1 |
| Ph.D. | 2 to 5 years |
PSU Recruitment through GATE 2023
- Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) offer recruitment to candidates every year through GATE exam.
- Shortlisted candidates who have a valid GATE score are called for selection rounds like Personal Interview (PI)/ Group Discussion (GD).
- Some of the top PSUs along with the salary offered to GATE qualified engineering has been listed in the table below-
| Name of PSUs | Sector | Status | Salary Structure | Salary CTC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) | Power | Navratna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 20,00,000 /- |
| National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) | Power | Maharatna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 18,00,000 /- |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Maharatna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 16,50,000 /- |
| Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Maharatna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 16,00,000 /- |
| Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 16,00,000 /- |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 16,00,000 /- |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 16,00,000 /- |
| Oil India Limited (OIL) | Petroleum & Natural Gas | Navratna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 15,00,000 /- |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) | Defense | Navratna | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 /- | ₹ 13,00,000 /- |
| Steel Authority of India (SAIL) | Steel & Iron | Maharatna | ₹ 20,600 - 46500 /- | ₹ 10,00,000 /- |
PSU Recruitment through GATE Cut off
| GATE Cutoff for BHEL Recruitment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Mechanical | 79.31 | 75.18 | 61.33 | 53.84 |
| Electrical | 69.98 | 66.04 | 53.99 | 50.59 |
| Electronics | 68.68 | 65.32 | 56.46 | 49.13 |
| Metallurgy | 65 | 57.67 | 56.67 | 48.67 |
| GATE Cutoff for NTPC Recruitment | ||||
| Discipline | General | OBC | SC | ST |
| Electrical | 66.69 | 61.11 | 50.93 | 49.28 |
| Mechanical | 76.31 | 68.69 | 55.83 | 49.72 |
| Electronics | 63.74 | 55.85 | 47.47 | 47.1 |
| Instrumentation | 63.33 | 55 | 43 | 46.67 |
| Civil | 73.12 | 70.34 | 64.84 | 57.56 |
| IT | 65.93 | 55.76 | 50.71 | 37.71 |
| GATE Cutoff for GAIL Recruitment | ||||
| Discipline | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
| Chemical | 68.4 | 64 | 60.75 | 53 |
| Mechanical | 82.58 | 80.37 | - | 73.72 |
| Electrical | 77.95 | 74.54 | 66.24 | 61.82 |
| Instrumentation | 75.37 | 70.50 | - | 56.23 |
| Business Information System | 70.41 | 64.29 | 61.82 | - |
| Telecom/Telemetry | 76.22 | 70.39 | 66.34 | 58.73 |
| GATE Cutoff for HPCL Recruitment | ||||
| Discipline | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
| Mechanical | 75.14 | 70.69 | 58.34 | 50.85 |
| Civil | 66.97 | 62.26 | 54.91 | 54.26 |
| Electrical | 67.35 | 65.23 | 53.55 | 51.61 |
| Instrumentation | 61.33 | 57.33 | 44.67 | 35.33 |
| E &TC | 63.18 | 62.88 | 53.35 | 47.83 |
| Chemical | 54 | 51.67 | 44.33 | 41 |
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GATE Colleges in India
Here is the list of Top 10 IIT and NIT in India based on the NIRF rankings accepting GATE scores:
| IIT College | NIRF Ranking | NIT College | NIRF Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Madras | 1 | NIT Trichy | 9 |
| IIT Delhi | 2 | NIT Karnataka | 13 |
| IIT Bombay | 3 | NIT Rourkela | 16 |
| IIT Kanpur | 4 | NIT Warangal | 19 |
| IIT Kharagpur | 5 | NIT Calicut | 23 |
| IIT Roorkee | 6 | NIT Kurukshetra | 40 |
| IIT Guwahati | 7 | NIT Silchar | 46 |
| IIT Hyderabad | 8 | NIT Durgapur | 47 |
| IIT Indore | 10 | NIT Allahabad | 48 |
| IIT (BHU) Varanasi | 11 | NIT Jalandhar | 52 |
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GATE Colleges Accepting Low Scores
- There are a number of GATE colleges in India offering admission to candidates with low scores.
- Candidates can check the list of some of the private colleges in India accepting low GATE scores in the table below-
| College Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Jain University | Coimbatore |
| Institute of Technology and Management Gwalior | Gwalior |
| Jaipur National University | Jaipur |
| KIIT Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar |
| Anand Engineering College | Agra |
| Hindustan College of Science and Technology | Arga |
| Amit University | Noida |
GATE 2023 Exam Pattern
| 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 (GA)- 10 questions, Core Discipline- 55 questions |
| GATE Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude (GA)- 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 |
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GATE 2023 Syllabus PDF
GATE 2023 Syllabus includes the syllabus for General Aptitude and Core Discipline carrying a weightage of 15% and 85% respectively. Download GATE Syllabus PDF
GATE 2023 Preparation
GATE Exam is widely regarded as the most difficult exam in the country. As a result, in order to qualify GATE 2023, gain admission to IITs/IISc, or to get a job in a public sector organization, one must be well prepared. Students who want to pass the exam with a good score must have solid planning, excellent execution, a competent mentor, and above all, self-confidence.
GATE Previous Year Question Papers
GATE Previous Year Question Papers are essential for revision and understanding the paper itself. Candidates can also use the direct links mentioned below to check paper-wise GATE Question Papers for CS, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics and other important papers.
GATE 2022 Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs- Download PDFs Here
| GATE Paper | GATE 2022 Question Paper Link |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering- ME-1 | Check Here |
| Mechanical Engineering- ME-2 | Check Here |
| Petroleum Engineering- PE | Check Here |
| Architecture and Planning- AR | Check Here |
| Geomatics Engineering- GE (New Paper) | Check Here |
| Aerospace Engineering- AE | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering- CE-1 | Check Here |
| Civil Engineering- CE-2 | Check Here |
| Biotechnology- BT | Check Here |
| Physics- PH | Check Here |
| Ecology and Evolution- EY | Check Here |
| Engineering Sciences- XE | Check Here |
| Life Sciences- XL | Check Here |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering- EC | Check Here |
| Environmental Science and Engineering- ES | Check Here |
| Statistics- ST | Check Here |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering- NM (New Paper) | Check Here |
| Metallurgical Engineering- MT | Check Here |
| Mining Engineering- MN | Check Here |
| Chemistry- CY | Check Here |
| Chemical Engineering- CH | Check Here |
| Production and Industrial Engineering- PI | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Economics (XH- C1) | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- English (XH- C2) | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Linguistics (XH- C3) | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Philosophy (XH- C4) | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Psychology (XH- C5) | Check Here |
| Humanities and Social Sciences- Sociology (XH- C6) | Check Here |
| Instrumentation Engineering- IN | Check Here |
| Agricultural Engineering- AG | Check Here |
| Geology and Geophysics GG | Check Here |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science- TF | Check Here |
| Computer Science and Information Technology- CS | Check Here |
| Biomedical Engineering- BM | Check Here |
| Electrical Engineering- EE | Check Here |
| Mathematics- MA | Check Here |
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| GATE Year | GATE Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| GATE 2022 Question Paper | Check Here |
| GATE 2021 Question Paper | Check Here |
| GATE 2020 Question Paper | Check Here |
| GATE 2019 Question Paper | Check Here |
| GATE 2018 Question Paper | Check Here |
| GATE 2017 Question Paper | Check Here |
GATE 2023 Two-Paper Combination
- Candidates aspiring to appear in GATE 2023 can appear in a maximum of two papers out of the total 29 papers in GATE. Just like last year, GATE exam Paper Combination has been revised in 2023.
| Paper Name | Paper Code | Revised 2023 Paper Combination |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | CE, ME, XE |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | CE |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | CE, GE |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | BT, IN |
| Biotechnology | BT | BM, XL |
| Civil Engineering | CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | ES, PE, XE |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| Chemistry | CY | XE, XL |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | CS, EE, IN, PH |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | EC, IN, PH |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES | CE, CH, GE |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | XL |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG | GE |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| Mathematics | MA | CS, PH, ST |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | AE, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| Mining Engineering | MN | Available Soon |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT | XE |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM | CE, ME |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE | CH |
| Physics | PH | CS, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | ME, XE |
| Statistics | ST | CS, MA, XH |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF | Available Soon |
| Engineering Sciences | XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | XH | ST |
| Life Sciences | XL | BT, CY, EY |
GATE 2023 Exam Centers
- GATE 2023 Exam Cities have increased this year. Instead of 203 exam cities in 2022, IIT Kanpur will now conduct GATE 2023 in 219 cities in India and 8 cities outside India.
- GATE 2023 Exam Centers are divided into 8 zones. IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs act as 8 zonal GATE offices that administer the operations in these exam cities.
- Check the list of updated GATE 2023 Exam Centers
| Zones | No. of Exam Cities in 2023 |
|---|---|
| IISc Banglore | 37 cities |
| IIT Bombay | 38 cities |
| IIT Delhi | 18 cities |
| IIT Guwahati | 22 cities |
| IIT Kanpur | 15 cities |
| IIT Kharagpur | 27 cities |
| IIT Madras | 42 cities |
| IIT Roorkee | 20 cities |
| International Centers | 8 cities |
GATE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check the basic GATE Eligibility Criteria from the section below. A candidate who is currently in the third year of their graduation or have completed their graduation are eligible to apply for the exam.
| Particulars | GATE Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Minimum Qualification | 10+2+3 |
| Degree Requirement | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Arts/ Commerce or Post Graduation in a relevant discipline |
| Age Limit | No upper age limit |
| Nationality | Indian or Foreign/ NRIs |
GATE 2023 Application Form
GATE 2023 Application Form window is now closed. GATE exam registration are open through GATE Login- GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) on the official website. Women/ SC/ ST/ PwD candidates must pay INR 1550 as the application fee while all the other candidates are required to pay INR 2200 late fee online.
GATE 2023 Admit Card
GATE 2023 Admit Card has been released on January 9, 2023. Candidates can download the admit card through GOAPS using their login credentials such as application number and password. The admit card includes various details about GATE 2023 exam such as the name and roll number of the candidates, exam date, exam center, etc. Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination center without the admit card and valid photo ID proof.
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis is now available. Candidates can check branch-wise GATE 2023 Paper Analysis along with the number of MCQs, MSQs and NATs asked in the exam, overall difficulty, memory-based questions, etc.
| Papers | Paper Analysis |
|---|---|
| CE- Civil Engineering | Check Here |
| CH- Chemical Engineering | Check Here |
| IN- Instrumentation Engineering | Check Here |
| EEE | Check Here |
| ECE | Check Here |
| CSE | Check Here |
| ME- Mechanical Engineering | Check Here |
GATE 2023 Helpline
Contact Info of IIT Kanpur:
- 0512 259 6962
- 0512 259 6963
Address:
Organizing Chair, GATE 2023
GATE-JAM Office IIT Kanpur
Uttar Pradesh, India - 208016
Zone-wise email ID and Phone number:
| Zone | E-mail ID | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Bombay | gateoffice @ iitb.ac.in | 022-25767068 022-25767022 |
| Indian Institute of Science Bangalore | gate @ gate.iisc.ac.in | 080-22932392 080-23601227 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Delhi | gate @ admin.iitd.ac.in | 011-26591749 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati | gate @ iitg.ac.in | 0361-2582751 0361-2582755 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur | gate @ iitk.ac.in | 0512-2597412 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur | gateonline @ adm.iitkgp.ac.in | 03222-282091 03222-282095 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras | gate @ iitm.ac.in | 044-22578200 |
| Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee | gate @ iitr.ac.in | 01332-284531 |
GATE 2023 FAQs
Ques. What is GATE 2023 result date?
Ans. GATE 2023 result date is March 16, 2023. Candidates can check GATE 2023 result on the official website, gate.iitk.ac.in.
Ques. Who is eligible to download GATE 2023 scorecard?
Ans. Candidates who have qualified GATE 2023 cut off are eligible to download scorecard. Those who fail to clear the cut off can check their result though GATE 2023 login, GOAPS but will not be able to download scorecard.
Ques. What is the total score of GATE exam?
Ans. Total score for GATE exam is 100 marks. The exam is conducted online for three hours with 65 questions.
Ques. What is GATE 2023 Cut off?
Ans. GATE 2023 Cut off is expected to be between 25-30 for CSE, 25-30 for ECE, 32-36 for mechanical, and between 25-33 for EEE and Civil. GATE 2023 Cut off is going to be released along with the declaration of result on March 16.
Ques. Will I get the same college as predicted by Collegedunia’s GATE College Predictor?
Ans. GATE College Predictor is a tool uses data based on the previous year cut off and ranks. The list of colleges predicted using Collegedunia's College Predictor will help candidates narrow down their search at the time of admission. The list of colleges predicted using the college predictor will provide a close list of colleges that might accept your admission. However, since there might be a ±5 difference in the cut off as it changes every year, the same will affect the results in GATE College Predictor. However, the list predicted can always be used as a reference for the further admission process.
Ques. What is considered to be a good rank in GATE exam?
Ans. For admission to top IITs, GATE rank below 200 can be considered as a good GATE rank. However, candidates with rank ranging from 600-800 can also get admission to IITs and IIITs. For admission to NITs, GATE rank ranging from 350-800 can be considered good.
Ques. What is the difference between GATE Marks and Scores?
Ans. GATE Marks are the actual marks/ raw marks scored by candidates calculated out of 100 in the exam. On the other hand, GATE Scores are the normalized score calculated out of 1000 on the basis of GATE Normalization Process. Check GATE Score Calculation
Ques. Why is GATE exam for?
Ans. GATE exam is conducted for students to test their knowledge in subjects like engineering and sciences. The exam scores are used by various institutes for admission to M.Tech and PhD programs at IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs and GFTIs. Some of the top international universities also accept GATE scores for study abroad options in Germany and Singapore. GATE scores are also used by multiple PSUs to recruit entry-level engineers for various trainee positions. Some of the top PSUs recruiting GATE-qualified candidates are IOCL, GAIL, BHEL, DRDO, NTPC, etc.
Ques. Is GATE and JEE the same?
Ans. GATE and JEE are two different-level exams. GATE is a graduate-level national level exam conducted for admission to M.Tech/ PhD courses at IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs. Meanwhile, JEE is an undergraduate-level national level entrance exam conducted for admission to B.Tech, B.Arch and B.Planning courses at IITs, NITs, IIITs and GFTIs.
Ques. Why should one take GATE exam?
Ans. GATE scores are used for a number of reasons. Some of the important reasons include:
- Admission to M.Tech/ ME courses at top IITs and NITs in India
- Recruitment to one of the PSUs such as IOCL, DRDO, NTPC, BPCL, BARC, BHEL, etc.
- Admission to PG courses at International Universities such as the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological Univeristy, Singapore, Technical University of Munich, Germany and RWTH Aachen, Germany.
- Admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering at NITIE, Mumbai. Check Details
Ques. Do IIT students give GATE?
Ans. IIT students with a good CGPA score might be exempted from GATE exam while applying for IIT M.Tech program. Candidates applying for M.Tech admissions at IIT need not appear for GATE exam provided they have completed their B.Tech from one of IITs with a minimum CGPA of 8.5. Candidates who have completed MBBS might also be exempted from appearing for GATE exam provided they also meet the minimum marks required for M.Tech admission at IIT. The minimum CGPA might also be different for each of the IITs offering an M.Tech program.
Ques. What is the number of papers in GATE 2023?
Ans. GATE 2023 consists of a total of 29 papers. Geomatics Engineering (GE) and Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering(NM) have been added to the exam list last year.
Ques. What is the pattern for GATE exam?
Ans. GATE exam is conducted online as a computer-based exam. The exam is conducted for 29 papers including CSE, ECE, ME, CE, EEE, etc. Each question paper consists of 65 questions carrying 100 marks. Each paper in GATE exam can be divided majorly into two sections General Aptitude (with 10 questions carrying 15 marks) and Subject-specific section (with 55 questions carrying 85 marks). The questions asked are in the form of MCQs, MSQs and NATs carrying 1 or 2 marks each. There is also a negative marking for MSQs and NATs. You can check the detailed paper pattern for GATE exam in the section above.
Ques. How many GATE papers can I write?
Ans. You can sit for either one or two GATE papers. Each candidate can select a second preference of GATE paper from the pre-defined Two-Paper Combination released by the authorities. For example, a candidate applying for Computer Science and Information Technology as their primary paper can also register for EC, GE, MA, PH or ST paper as provided in the list of GATE 2023 two-paper combination list.
Ques. What is the syllabus for GATE exam?
Ans. GATE 2023 syllabus is based on topics from General Aptitude and Core Discipline. The general aptitude section is common among all GATE 2023 syllabus PDF carrying a weightage of 15 marks meanwhile, the core discipline syllabus carries a weightage of 85 marks. Candidates can use GATE syllabus PDF links given in the section above to download important topics and sub-topics.
Ques. Is GATE 2023 compulsory for all engineers?
Ans. No. AICTE has not yet announced any update on GATE being a mandatory exit exam for engineers. However, B.Tech graduates seeking M.Tech admission to IITs and NITs are required to appear for GATE 2023. Additionally, GATE scores are also required to get M.Tech admission along with a government scholarship/ stipend.
Ques: Will the questions be repeated from the previous year examinations in GATE 2023?
Ans: Generally, questions are not repeated in GATE exam. However, the basics or foundation of a question might be the same as in previous year GATE Question Papers. Solving the previous year question papers help the candidate in having a clear understanding of the question paper pattern. Check GATE Previous Year Question Papers
Ques: Is there any change in GATE Syllabus 2023?
Ans: No changes have been made to GATE syllabus 2023. Candidates must follow the official website to download paper-wise GATE 2023 Syllabus PDF to know all the important topics and sub-topics in the exam.
Ques: How many papers a candidate can apply for in GATE 2023?
Ans: Candidates can apply for any two of the 29 papers listed in the GATE Information Brochure. A candidate is required to choose the first paper (primary paper) as per his/her qualifying degree/ discipline. The second paper can be chosen from among the list of secondary paper choices for the primary paper, as given in the GATE Information Brochure.
Ques: Can I change my exam city after the submission of my GATE 2023 Application Form?
Ans: Yes. You can seek a change of examination city after the successful submission of GATE 2023 Application Form. Candidates can make changes to their GATE 2023 Exam Center through the form corrections window with a fee payment of INR 500. However, the provision would only be allowed during GATE Form Correction and no changes in the application form after the Form Correction period would be allowed.
Ques. Is there any negative marking in GATE 2023?
Ans. GATE 2023 Marking Scheme is expected to remain the same. Based on this, for each incorrect MCQ there is a negative marking, while for MSQs and NATs there is no negative marking. The details on GATE 2023 negative marking has been covered in the table below-
| 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 |
Ques. What is Paper 2 in GATE 2023?
Ans. Each candidate appearing for GATE 2023 is given an opportunity to appear for a second paper based on the paper combination released by the exam conducting body. Candidates can check the GATE Paper Combination in the table below. Based on the given combinations, candidates appearing for GATE 2023 can choose one of the 28 paper as their Paper 2
| Paper Name | Paper Code | Revised 2023 Paper Combination |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | CE, ME, XE |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | CE |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | CE, GE |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | BT, IN |
| Biotechnology | BT | BM, XL |
| Civil Engineering | CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | ES, PE, XE |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
| Chemistry | CY | XE, XL |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | CS, EE, IN, PH |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | EC, IN, PH |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES | CE, CH, GE |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY | XL |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE | AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG | GE |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN | BM, EC, EE, ME |
| Mathematics | MA | CS, PH, ST |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | AE, IN, NM, PI, XE |
| Mining Engineering | MN | Available Soon |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT | XE |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM | CE, ME |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE | CH |
| Physics | PH | CS, EC, EE, MA, XE |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | ME, XE |
| Statistics | ST | CS, MA, XH |
| Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF | Available Soon |
| Engineering Sciences | XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, ME, MT, PH, PI |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | XH | ST |
| Life Sciences | XL | BT, CY, EY |
Ques. Were MSQs asked in GATE 2022 Question Papers?
Ans. Yes. Compared to 2021, the weightage of MSQs asked in GATE 2022 was high. As per GATE 2022 Paper Analysis, GATE 2022 EC paper had the highest number of MSQs asked i.e., 15 MSQs. Candidates can check the paper-wise weightage of questions in the table below-
| GATE 2022 Paper | Number of MCQs | Number of NATs | Number of MSQs |
|---|---|---|---|
| GATE 2022 CS | 32 | 18 | 15 |
| GATE 2022 EC | 32 | 18 | 15 |
| GATE 2022 EE | 43 | 22 | 0 |
| GATE 2022 IN | 34 | 26 | 5 |
| GATE 2022 ME (Slot 1) | 25 | 35 | 5 |
| GATE 2022 ME (Slot 2) | 35 | 24 | 6 |
| GATE 2022 CE (Slot 1) | 35 | 23 | 7 |
| GATE 2022 CE (Slot 2) | 34 | 24 | 7 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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