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GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for CE, CSE, ME, ECE, EE and other papers is updated here for each exam session. A detailed GATE paper analysis will help candidates understand the type of questions asked in the exam, the difficulty level of GATE Question Paper and the marking scheme.
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis (Out)
| Paper | Paper Analysis | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| CE1- Civil Engineering (Shifts 1 and 2) | Check Here | Moderate to Difficult |
| IN- Instrumentation Engineering | Check Here | Moderate |
| CH- Chemical Engineering | Check Here | Moderate |
| EE | Check Here | Moderate to Difficult |
| ECE | Check Here | Easy to Moderate |
| CSE | Check Here | Easy to Moderate |
| ME- Mechanical Engineering | Check Here | Moderate to Difficult |
| BM- Biomedical Engineering | To be Released | To be Released |
| CY- Chemistry | To be Released | To be Released |
| ES- Environmental Sciences | To be Released | To be Released |
| XH- Humanities & Social Sciences | To be Released | To be Released |
| AR- Architecture & Planning | To be Released | To be Released |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for CE Shift 1
- GATE 2023 CE Question Paper in shift 1 was reported as moderate toi difficult by the students.
- There were 34 MCQs, 9 MSQs, and 22 NATs.
- Topic-wise weightage is provided below:
| Topic/ Subject | 1 Mark Questions | 2 Mark Questions | Weightage (Total Marks out of 100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Geotechnical Engg | 4 | 6 | 16 |
| Environmental Engg | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| OCF | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Highway Engg | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Surveying | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Structural Analysis | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Building Materials & CPM | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Irrigation | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Strength of Materials | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Steel Structure | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Hydrology | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Concrete Structures | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 29 | 36 | 100 |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for CE Shift 2
- GATE 2023 CE Question Paper in shift 2 was reported as moderate by the students.
- There were 35 MCQs, 11 MSQs, and 19 NATs.
- Topics with high weightage included
- Engineering Mathematics (9-11 marks)
- Geotech engineering (12-15 marks)
- Environmental Engineering (10-12 marks)
- Hydrology + Irrigation (4 marks)
- SOM + Structures (11-14 marks)
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for CH
- GATE 2023 CH Question Paper was reported as moderate by the students.
- There were 38 MCQs, 3 MSQs, and 24 NATs
| Subject | Questions | MCQs | MSQs | NATs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 1 Mark Questions - 5 2 Marks Questions - 5 | 1 Mark Questions - 5 2 Marks Questions - 5 | 1 Mark Questions - 0 2 Marks Questions - 0 | 1 Mark Questions - 0 2 Marks Questions - 0 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 1 Mark Questions - 5 2 Marks Questions - 4 | 1 Mark Questions - 4 2 Marks Questions - 2 | 1 Mark Questions - 0 2 Marks Questions - 0 | 1 Mark Questions - 1 2 Marks Questions - 2 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 Mark Questions - 20 2 Marks Questions - 26 | 1 Mark Questions - 14 2 MarksQuestions - 8 | 1 Mark Questions - 2 2 Marks Questions - 1 | 1 Mark Questions - 4 2 Marks Questions - 17 |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for XE
- GATE 2023 XE Question Paper was reported as easy by the students.
- There were 39 MCQs, 4 MSQs, and 22 NATs
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for IN
- GATE 2023 IN Question Paper was reported as moderate by the students.
- There were 31 MCQs, 1 MSQ, and 33 NATs
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for ECE
- GATE 2023 ECE Question Paper was reported to be easy to moderate in overall difficulty.
- There were 45 MCQs, 16 NATs, and 4 MSQs.
- There were 1 and 3 MSQs carrying 1 mark and 2 marks respectively.
- And 19 and 16 MCQs carrying 1 mark and 2 marks respectively.
- Engineering Mathematics carried the highest weightage with 15 marks.
| Subjects | Numebr of Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 2 Marks | ||
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Control Systems | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Digital Circuits | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Electronic Devices | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Signals Systems | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Communication Systems | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Analog Circuits | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Network Theory | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Electromagnetics | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for EE
- GATE 2023 Electrical Engineering paper was reported to be moderately difficult.
- There were 6 MSQs, 31 MCQs and 28 NATs.
| Exam Date | Paper | No. of 1 mark Questions | No. of 2 mark Questions | Weigtage of 1 mark questions | Weightage of 2 mark questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Discipline | MCQs | 15 | 6 | 15 | 12 |
| MSQs | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
| NATs | 7 | 21 | 7 | 42 | |
| General Aptitude | MCQs | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 30 | 35 | 30 | 70 |
- A detailed GATE 2023 paper analysis for Electrical has been updated here with the highest weightage subjects shortly.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 2 Marks | ||
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| Power Systems | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Power Electronics | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Control Systems | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Electric Circuits | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Digital Electronics | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Analog Electronics | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Signals Systems | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Electrical Electronic Measurements | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Electromagnetic Fields | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Electrical Machines | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for Mechanical
- GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering Question Paper was reported to be moderately difficult.
- There were 30 MCQs, 8 MSQs and 27 NATs carrying a weightage of 47 marks, 10 marks and 43 marks respectively.
- A detailed GATE 2023 paper analysis for Mechanical Engineering is available here along with highest weightage topics.
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark | 2 Marks | ||
| TOM & Vibrations | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Manufacturing Engineering and Materials | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Strength of Materials | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Machine Design | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fluid Mechanics and Machinery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thermodynamics | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Refrigerating and Air Conditioning | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Power Plant | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| I C Engine | 4 | 4 | 12 |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Heat Transfer | 3 | 10 | 23 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for CSE
- The overall difficulty of GATE CSE 2023 question paper was reported to be easy to moderate.
- There were 34 MCQs, 15 MSQs and 16 NATs in the paper. All questions in General Aptitude were MCQ based.
- 1 mark questions in GATE CSE 2023 paper were more time-consuming as compared to 2 marks questions.
- Data Structure & Programming carried the highest weightage in GATE 2023 CSE paper.
GATE 2023 CSE Paper Analysis: Highest Weightage Topics
| Subjects | Questions Asked | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | ||
| 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 |
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GATE 2023- What to Expect?
IITK is considered to be the most academically rigorous IIT. However, there is no particular IIT or any other conducting body that sets the toughest paper. GATE exam has its own difficulty level and every conducting body is responsible to maintain that level of difficulty for the candidates.
- To better understand the difficulty level or the type of questions asked, candidates can refer to the previous year GATE Question Papers from years such as 2001, 2007 and 2015 when IIT Kanpur was the organizing institute.
- According to the previous year GATE Paper Analysis, the number of Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) was zero or very less in number in 2021 but IIT Kharagpur increased the number of MSQs in the exam in 2022. According to experts, a similar pattern had been followed when NATs were first introduced in GATE exam. It can therefore be expected that the numthe number of MSQs in GATE 2023 are expected to gradually increase similar to the pattern when NATs were initially introduced.
GATE 2022 Paper Analysis
Candidates will be able to check the detailed GATE 2022 Paper Analysis using the links mentioned above. However, the section below also covers a few of the important subjects with their GATE 2022 Exam Analysis below.
GATE 2022 ME-1 Paper Analysis
- The overall difficulty level of GATE ME-1 paper was moderate to high.
- The Mechanical section was tough and had time-consuming conceptual questions.
- Unlike last year, 5 MSQs were asked in GATE 2022 ME-1 paper.
- The questions on general aptitude and maths were easier than the Mechanical section.
- Distribution of Questions:
- MCQ: 35
- NAT: 25
- MSQ: 5
- The topics with the highest weightage were Heat Transfer, Manufacturing & Engineering Materials, and Calculus.
- Questions were also asked from topics like IC engine, fluid mechanics, hydraulic machines, theory of machines, strength of materials, etc.
GATE 2022 ME-2 Paper Analysis
- The overall difficulty level of GATE ME-2 paper was rated moderate to high. It was similar in difficulty level to the forenoon session paper.
- The Mechanical section was tough and had more conceptual questions.
- The questions on general aptitude and maths were much easier than the rest of the sections.
- Distribution of Questions:
- MCQ: 35
- NAT: 25
- MSQ: 5
- The topics with the highest weightage were Thermal sciences, Manufacturing, and Engineering Mathematics.
GATE 2022 CE-1 Paper Analysis
- The overall difficulty level of the paper was rated moderate to tough.
- General Aptitude section was tough.
- Mathematics was rated moderate to tough.
- CE-1 paper was more calculative and time-consuming.
- Distribution of Questions:
- MCQ: 35
- NAT: 23
- MSQ: 7
- The highest weightage topics with 11 marks each were Environment Soil and Geo Tech.
- Less weightage of SOM in CE-1 paper with only 1-2 questions from the topic.
- 2 Questions from Structure.
- Questions were also asked from topics like Modular Ratio, Highway Engineering, Hydrograph, Transportation, Green Shield Distribution, FM.
- Unexpected question was from Shear Design in RCC topic.
GATE 2022 CE-2 Paper Analysis
- The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate to tough
- General Aptitude and Mathematics were rated moderate by test takers.
- Distribution of Questions:
- MCQ: 34
- NAT: 24
- MSQ: 7
- 1 unexpected question from Structural Design.
- High weightage topics were again Environment Soil and Geo Tech.
- The overall weightage of questions from each was the same in both forenoon and afternoon session.
GATE 2022 CSE Paper Analysis
- The overall difficulty level of the paper was reported to be moderate to tough.
- The questions were theoretical and conceptual questions.
- For General Aptitude, the aptitude section was tough.
- Verbal Ability was easy.
- Quant was moderate in terms of difficulty.
- The number of MSQs was high. There were 15 MSQs and 18 NATs.
- Since the number of MSQs and NATs were high, the paper was lengthy.
GATE 2022 CSE Weightage of Topics
GATE 2022 EE Paper Analysis
- GATE 2022 EE paper was easy to moderate in terms of difficulty level.
- There were no MSQs in the paper, similar to last year.
- The weightage of MCQ and NATs from the core discipline section was 33 and 22 questions respectively.
GATE 2022 EE Weightage of Important Topics
GATE 2022 EC Paper Analysis
- GATE 2022 ECE paper was conducted on February 6, 2022 in the Forenoon Session.
- As per the initial student's reaction, the paper was difficult and lengthy.
- There were 14 MSQs and 18 NATs.
- General Aptitude section was easy to moderate.
- Candidates can check the topic-wise weightage for GATE 2022 EC paper in the graph below-
GATE 2022 IN Paper Analysis
- GATE 2022 IN Paper was held in the Afternoon Session on February 6, 2022.
- There were 5 MSQs and 26 NATs in GATE 2022 IN paper.
GATE 2022 CH Paper Analysis
- GATE 2022 CH paper was conducted in the afternoon session on February 6, 2022.
- The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate to tough.
- There were no MSQs in GATE 2022 CH.
- Meanwhile, the number of NATs was 28 and 27 MCQs.
- The topics with the highest weightage in GATE 2022 CH were-
- Heat Transfer Operation - 12 marks
- Thermodynamics - 12 marks
- Mass Transfer Operation - 7 marks
- CRE - 8 marks
GATE 2020 Paper Analysis
GATE 2020 Subject-Wise Paper Analysis
GATE Civil Engineering Paper Analysis
Civil Engineering paper for GATE 2020 was held in 2 sessions. Approximately 1.5 lakh students had appeared for the exam. There was an increase in the number of questions from Environment sections in comparison to previous years. The majority of questions were asked from Geotech Engineering and Environment. The other topics were Building Material, Fluid Mechanics, RCC, Steel Structure, Hydrology, Surveying, Transportation, Structural Analysis, SOM.
GATE CE Forenoon and Afternoon Session
- Timings: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
- General Aptitude was easy.
- Geotech Engineering carried the maximum weightage of 15 marks
- Environmental Engineering carried 14 marks.
- 25 questions out of the total were numerically based.
- The highest weightage was from Geotech Engineering, Environment Engineering and Transportation Engineering.
- Paper was easier than last year.
- Most of the questions were asked form Strength of Material, Transportation, H&I, Geotechnical, Structural Analysis, FM & OCH, RCC, Environmental
GATE Electrical Engineering Paper Analysis
The Electrical Engineering paper of GATE 2020 was of moderate difficulty level. Most of the questions were asked from Electrical Machines, Power Electronics, and Signals & Systems. Other topics in the questions paper were Thevenin’s theorem, Transient analysis, Diodes, OP-AMP, MOSFET, Rectifier, Choppers, Inverter, Electric field, Mutual inductance.
GATE EE Forenoon Session
- Timings: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Difficulty level: Moderate
- Power System carried the maximum weightage of 13 marks
- 24 questions out of total were numerically based
- Questions from Analog Electronics were the most difficult.
- Electrical Machines and Signals & Systems had a weightage of 13% and 11% respectively.
GATE Mechanical Engineering Paper Analysis
GATE 2020 Mechanical exam was conducted for three hours in the first shift. The 2nd shift of Mechanical Engineering will also be conducted for 3 hours from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM. There were 65 (multiple choice and numerical answer type) questions in the exam paper for a total of 100 marks in the first shift. Now let us have a look at the highlights of the GATE Mechanical paper analysis:
GATE ME Forenoon Session
- Timings: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- General Aptitude Section was easy.
- Maths section was tough in comparison to last year.
- Conceptual questions from Design Topics
- 10 Marks questions were asked from Fluid Mechanics
- 20+ questions from Numerical Ability. These questions were time taking and lengthy.
- 2 questions from Vibration Section were tricky
- 2 or 1 questions from Trusses, Metrology, Forming, Sheet Metal, Convention, Radiation, Heat Exchanger and LMTD.
GATE ME Afternoon Session
- Timings: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Candidates found General Aptitude Section to be very easy.
- Questions from the Thermal section were very easy.
- Questions from SOM and Production were very difficult and time-consuming.
- 25+ questions from NAT
- 16 Marks questions from Manufacturing
- 12 Marks questions from Thermodynamics
- Fewer questions from TOM in comparison to last year.
GATE Computer Science Engineering Paper Analysis
Computer Science (CS) exam of GATE 2020 was relatively easier this year. The question paper was not lengthy. Questions from Algorithm, complexity, data structure and computer organizations were tricky. In comparison to last year, the difficulty level of GATE 2020 CS exam was not high. Theoretical questions were more in number as compared to NAT questions.
- Timings: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- General Aptitude section was very easy.
- Questions form technical section was difficult.
- NAT questions were of moderate difficulty.
- Maximum questions were asked from the Theory of Computation, Operating Systems & Data Structure.
- Other topics in the question paper: Double Hashing, Recurrence, Relation, Worst case, Groups, Graph coloring, Time complexity, Post-order traversal, Predicate Logic, Minimum spanning tree.
GATE Instrumentation Engineering Paper Analysis
GATE 2020 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper Analysis is out. For Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper, 65 multiple choice questions and numerical answer type questions were asked from Instrumentation Engineering. This analysis will give a fair idea to the candidates who have appeared for the examination about how difficult the paper was, what kind of questions were placed, and what will be the expected cut off for the paper.
- Timings: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- General aptitude section was relatively easy and had direct questions
- The paper was moderately difficult having questions from Network and Control Systems and Signals which were easy to solve.
- Questions from Digital and Micro Processor, Optical Instrumentation, Transducer, and Measurements, along with Engineering Mathematics were moderately difficult.
- Analog circuits and Communication Systems were most difficult to attempt.
- 10 and 11 Marks questions were asked from Networks and Digital & Micro Processor respectively.
- 6, 7 or 8 mark questions were asked from Communication System, Optical Instrumentation, Control Systems, Transducer, Signal & Systems, Measurements.
Check GATE 2020 Answer Key for IN
GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering Paper Analysis
Candidates who appeared in the GATE 2020 for Electronic and Communications (EC) paper can check the exam analysis here.
- Timings:2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Questions from Maths, General Aptitude, Analog Circuits and EDC were easy.
- 10 mark questions from Engineering Mathematics and Analog Circuits.
- 11 mark questions from communications.
- 20+ questions from NAT
- 12 mark questions from both the Control system and electronic devices. Test takers found these questions as difficult.
- 6 mark questions from networks and signals & systems each.
Check GATE 2020 Answer Key for ECE
GATE Subject-wise Paper Analysis
Previous Year GATE Paper Analysis
GATE ME Paper Analysis
Below given is the previous year paper analysis of different subjects.
GATE ME Paper Analysis 2019
Mechanical Engineering is the most preferred and popular stream amongst engineering aspirants. Given below is the reaction of the students who appeared for the same in GATE 2019:
GATE ME Session 1
- Timings: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate
- The General Aptitude section had easy and direct questions.
- On the technical side, the Math section had about 8 questions (4Qs were of 1 mark and 4Qs. were of 2 marks) and about 47 questions were from ME branch.
- There were about 26 questions in the NAT section. They were a bit lengthy and evaluated the candidate’s concepts.
GATE ME Session 2
- Timings: 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to difficult
- As per the students, the General Aptitude section had some difficult questions.
- On the technical side, the Math section had about 8 questions and about 32 questions were from ME branch.
- There were about 32 questions in the NAT section, 6 questions more than the morning session.
Check GATE Answer Keys for all 27 Papers
GATE ME Paper Analysis 2018
Mechanical Engineering paper was conducted on February 4, 2017, in 2 sessions of GATE 2018. The number of conceptual questions was more than calculation based questions. Also, 1 mark questions were quite easy to attempt. The number of questions, the marks they carry and the level of difficulty from each section is mentioned below:
| Section | 1 Mark | 2 Mark | No.of Ques |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Strength of Materials | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Design of Machine Elements | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Theory of Machines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Vibrations | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fluid mechanics | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| Thermal Science | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Heat Transfer | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturing Science | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Industrial Engineering | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Verbal Ability | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Numerical Ability | 2 | 3 | 5 |
GATE ME Paper Analysis 2017
IIT Roorkee had conducted GATE ME examination in two shifts i.e., morning and afternoon shift. The overall paper was of easy to moderate level. Candidates who had worked hard were able to attempt question paper of 60 marks easily. Tabulated below is the topic-wise analysis of GATE 2017 ME paper.
| Topic | Number of Questions | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength of Material | 8 | 11 | Easy |
| Theory of Machines and Vibrations | 7 | 12 | Easy |
| Applied Thermodynamics | 4 | 10 | Moderate |
| Mechanical Precision Engineering | 9 | 12 | Easy to Moderate |
| Fluid Mechanics | 7 | 10 | Easy to Moderate |
| Heat and Mass Transfer | 4 | 6 | Easy to Moderate |
| Machine Design | 3 | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Industrial Engineering | 5 | 8 | Moderate |
| Engineering Mechanics | 0 | 0 | - |
| Engineering Mathematics | 8 | 12 | Moderate |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 | Tough |
GATE ME Paper Analysis 2016
Mechanical Engineering paper was conducted on January 30, 2016, and January 31, 2016, in 3 sessions.The number of conceptual questions was more than calculation based questions. Also, 1 mark questions were quite easy to attempt. The number of questions, the marks they carry and the level of difficulty from each section is mentioned below:
| Topic | Number of Questions | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | 4 | 6 | Moderate |
| Mechanics of Material | 7 | 11 | Tough |
| Theory of Machine | 5 | 8 | Easy |
| Machine Design | 2 | 3 | Easy |
| Fluid Mechanics | 6 | 9 | Moderate |
| Heat Transfer | 4 | 7 | Easy |
| Thermodynamics | 7 | 11 | Tough |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 8 | 11 | Tough |
| Industrial Engineering | 2 | 4 | Moderate |
| Mathematics | 10 | 15 | Moderate |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 | Easy |
| Total | 65 | 100 | Moderate |
Check GATE ME Syllabus
Analysis
- Questions aimed at testing the mathematical skills of the candidate were 17% of the total questions asked
- General Aptitude section had a total of 10 questions carrying 15 marks. 50% of the questions carried 1 mark each and the remaining 5 questions carried 2 marks each
- The questions in Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Engineering, and Mechanics of Materials were difficult as compared to other sections
- Mathematics was also easier than the previous year
- Fluid Mechanics section carried 9marks and was not easy to crack
- Few questions were asked from the new syllabus
- Paper wasn’t difficult for the candidates who prepared well for the GATE 2016 exam
Note: The final result declared will be based on the normalized score, keeping in mind the overall difficulty level of paper held in each session.
GATE ME Paper Analysis 2015
The paper comprised of 30 questions, carrying 1 mark each and 35 questions, carrying 2 marks each. The break-up of questions from each topic is given below.
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Mechanics | 4 | 6 |
| Mechanics of Material | 5 | 7 |
| Theory of Machine | 2 | 3 |
| Machine Design | 2 | 4 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 8 | 13 |
| Vibrations | 3 | 5 |
| Heat Transfer | 1 | 2 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 7 | 11 |
| Industrial Engineering | 6 | 9 |
| Thermal Science | 7 | 10 |
| Mathematics | 10 | 15 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- Maximum number of questions were asked from Fluid Mechanics topic, i.e., 8 questions
- 7 questions each from Manufacturing Engineering and Thermal Science topic
- Only one question was asked from the Heat Transfer topic
- 2 questions each from Theory of Machine and Machine Design topics were asked
GATE EC Paper Analysis
For 2020, the exam is scheduled for February 9 in CBT mode. IIT Delhi will hold the exam in approx. 199 cities across India and few centers situated abroad. The analysis for this session will be available shortly.
GATE EC Paper Analysis 2016
GATE 2016 for Electronics and Communication Engineering was held on January 30, 2016 and January 31, 2016 in 3 sessions. The paper contained 9 sections and a separate section of General Aptitude. The detailed break up of the questions of all the sections is given below
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Networks | 7 | 10 | Easy |
| Control Systems | 5 | 8 | Easy |
| Signal And Systems | 3 | 5 | Easy |
| Digital and Micro Processor | 5 | 8 | Moderate |
| Analog Circuits | 7 | 11 | Tough |
| Communication Systems | 7 | 10 | Tough |
| EDC | 5 | 9 | Moderate |
| EMT | 8 | 12 | Moderate |
| Engineering Mathematics | 8 | 12 | Moderate |
| General Awareness | 10 | 15 | Easy |
| Total | 65 | 100 | Moderate |
Analysis
- Overall, the paper was of moderate difficulty level
- Questions asked from Networks, Control Systems and Signal and Systems were easy
- Questions asked from Digital and Micro Processor, EDC and EMT were of moderate level of difficulty
- Questions asked from Analog Circuits and Communication Systems were comparatively difficult
- Engineering Mathematics was of moderate level of difficulty
- The General Aptitude section was relatively easy
Read More GATE EC Syllabus
GATE EC Paper Analysis 2015
There were 30 questions that carried 1 mark and 35 questions that carried 2 marks in the 3hour long GATE 2015 EC Exam. The questions asked were conceptual and straight-forward. Some students felt the questions from EDC were difficult. The break-up of questions from each topic is given below
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Networks | 7 | 10 |
| Control Systems | 7 | 11 |
| Signal And Systems | 5 | 8 |
| Digital and Micro Processor | 6 | 9 |
| Analog Circuits | 6 | 10 |
| Communication Systems | 6 | 10 |
| EDC | 4 | 6 |
| EMT | 6 | 10 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 8 | 11 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- 7 questions each were asked from Networks and Control System topics
- 6 questions each were asked from Digital and Micro Processor, Analog Circuit, Communication Systems and EMT topics
- Overall, the paper was balanced and a good number of questions were asked from each subject
- Only 8 questions were asked from Engineering Mathematics
GATE IN Paper Analysis
GATE 2016 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper
GATE 2016 for Instrumentation Engineering was held on January 31, 2016. The exam was divided into 10 sections and a section for General Aptitude. There were 30 questions carrying 1 mark and 35 questions carrying 2 marks. The detailed break up of questions in all the sections is given below.
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Networks | 7 | 10 | Easy |
| Control Systems | 4 | 7 | Easy |
| Signal And Systems | 5 | 8 | Easy |
| Digital and Micro Processor | 7 | 11 | Moderate |
| Analog Circuits | 6 | 10 | Tough |
| Communication Systems | 4 | 6 | Tough |
| Transducer | 5 | 7 | Moderate |
| Measurements | 5 | 8 | Moderate |
| Optical Instrumentation | 4 | 6 | Moderate |
| Engineering Mathematics | 8 | 12 | Moderate |
| General Awareness | 10 | 15 | Easy |
| Total | 65 | 100 | Moderate |
Read More: GATE Syllabus for Instrumentation Engineering (IN)
Analysis
- Overall, the questions were of moderate difficulty level
- Questions asked from Networks, Control Systems and Signal and systems were easy to solve
- Questions related to Digital and Micro Processor, Transducer, Measurements, and Optical Instrumentation were of moderate level of difficulty
- Analog circuits and Communication Systems were of difficult level
- Engineering Mathematics was of moderate difficulty level
- The General Aptitude section was easy
GATE 2015 Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Paper
The exam was held in one session only. Out of a total of 65 questions, there were 30 questions that carried 1 mark and 35 questions carrying 2 marks. Paper was balanced and of moderate level of difficulty. Number of numerical was more as compared to last year, thus more giving more importance to calculations. The break-up of questions from each topic is given below.
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Networks | 9 | 14 |
| Control Systems | 4 | 7 |
| Signal And Systems | 7 | 12 |
| Digital and Micro Processor | 6 | 9 |
| Analog Circuits | 6 | 11 |
| Communication Systems | 2 | 3 |
| Transducer | 7 | 9 |
| Measurements | 5 | 7 |
| Optical Instrumentation | 3 | 5 |
| Biomedical Instrumentation | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 7 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- Maximum questions, that is, 9 questions were from Network topic
- 7 questions each were from Transducers and Signal and Systems topics
- 6 questions were from Digital and Micro Processor and Analog Circuits topics
- Only 1 question came from Biomedical Engineering topic
GATE EE Paper Analysis
GATE 2016 Electrical Engineering (EE) Paper
GATE 2016 for Electrical Engineering was successfully conducted on February 6, 2016, and February 7, 2016, in two sessions. Exam was divided into 11sections and a section of General Aptitude. There were 30questions carrying 1 mark and 35questions carrying 2 marks. The detailed break up of questions from all the sections is given below.
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network Theory | 6 | 9 | Moderate |
| Control Systems | 7 | 11 | Moderate |
| Signal And Systems | 3 | 5 | Moderate |
| Digital Electronics | 4 | 7 | Moderate |
| Analog Circuits | 4 | 5 | Moderate |
| EMT | 3 | 4 | Moderate |
| Electrical Machines | 3 | 4 | Moderate |
| Measurements | 7 | 11 | Easy |
| Power Systems | 6 | 10 | Moderate |
| Power Electronics | 5 | 9 | Moderate |
| Engineering Mathematics | 7 | 10 | Easy |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 | Easy |
| Total | 65 | 100 | Moderate |
Read More: GATE Syllabus for Electrical Engineering (EE)
Analysis
- Overall, the exam was of moderate level of difficulty
- Questions were set to test the fundamental knowledge and analytical skills of the examinee
- The number of Numerical Answer type questions was comparatively more than the previous years
Note: The analysis provided above is for the exam that was conducted on February 7, 2016, from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The final result declared will be based on the normalized score, keeping in mind the overall difficulty level of paper held in each session.
GATE 2015 Electrical Engineering (EE) Paper
In the GATE 2015 paper, there were 30questions carrying 1mark each while 2 marks questions were a 35 in number. The paper is served to test the understanding of basic concepts and the subject on whole. About 15questions were theoretical and 20questions were straight forward and concept based Questions in Machines topic were mainly from on DC Machines. Questions from Power system topic were a tough nut to crack and required critical thinking before answering.
The break-up of questions from all the topics is given below
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Network Theory | 6 | 9 |
| Control Systems | 6 | 10 |
| Signal And Systems | 4 | 6 |
| Digital Electronics | 4 | 7 |
| Analog Circuits | 4 | 5 |
| EMT | 4 | 5 |
| Electrical Machines | 7 | 11 |
| Measurements | 3 | 4 |
| Power Systems | 6 | 10 |
| Power Electronics | 5 | 9 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 6 | 9 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- Overall the paper is balanced and a good amount of questions came from each section
- 3 questions were from Measurements topic
- 7 questions were from Electrical Machines topic
GATE CE Paper Analysis
GATE 2016 Civil Engineering (CE) Paper
GATE 2016 for Electrical Engineering was held on February 6, 2016 and February 7, 2016 in two sessions. Exam is divided into 10 sections and a section of General Aptitude. There were 30 questions carrying 1 mark and 35 questions carrying 2 marks. The detailed break up of questions for all the sections is given below
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 13 |
| Water Resource Engineering | 10 | 16 |
| Environmental Engineering | 4 | 6 |
| RCC | 6 | 8 |
| Steel Structure | 2 | 4 |
| Mechanics | 2 | 3 |
| Structural Analysis | 4 | 6 |
| Geotechnical Engineering | 10 | 15 |
| Transportation | 5 | 8 |
| Surveying | 4 | 6 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- The exam was of moderate difficulty level
- Some questions were particularly time-consuming.
- General Aptitude section was quite easy as compared to the previous year
- Mathematics section was of moderate difficulty level. The questions were framed so as to check the basic knowledge and analytical ability of the candidates.
Note: The analysis provided above is for the exam that was conducted on February 7, 2016 from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The final result declared will be based on the normalized score, keeping in mind the overall difficulty level of paper held in each session.
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GATE 2015 Civil Engineering (CE) Paper
The paper comprised of 30questions of 1 mark and 35questions of 2marks. A maximum number of questions were asked from the Concrete Structures topic. Overall, the paper was balanced as the questions were asked from all the topics. General Aptitude section was easy. Break-up of the questions from each topic is given below.
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 13 |
| Concrete Structures | 6 | 8 |
| Environmental Engineering | 5 | 7 |
| Soil Mechanics | 5 | 7 |
| Steel Structure | 1 | 2 |
| Mechanics | 4 | 7 |
| Foundation Engineering | 5 | 8 |
| Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics | 5 | 8 |
| Transportation Engineering | 5 | 8 |
| Hydrology | 2 | 4 |
| Irrigation | 1 | 1 |
| Surveying | 4 | 6 |
| Structural Analysis | 4 | 6 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- 8 questions were from Engineering Mathematics topics
- Only one question each was from Steel Structure and Irrigation topic
GATE CS Paper Analysis
GATE CSE paper 2019 was conducted on February 3 in a single session. As per the students, the difficulty level of the exam was easy to moderate. Around 24 questions were from the NAT section. More questions were framed out of Programming and Data structures and Discrete Mathematics topics. Check detailed GATE CS 2019 Analysis
GATE 2016 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
GATE 2016 for Computer Science and Information Technology was held on February 7, 2016, in two sessions. The exam comprises of 11 sections and a section of General Aptitude. There are 30questions carrying 1 mark and 35questions carrying 2 marks each. The detailed break up of questions of all the sections is given below
| Topic | Number of Question | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| DS Algorithm and Programming | 15 | 23 |
| Operating System | 6 | 10 |
| DMGT | 4 | 6 |
| Digital | 4 | 7 |
| Computer Organisation | 3 | 5 |
| DBMS | 3 | 5 |
| Computer Network | 6 | 8 |
| Theory of Computation | 3 | 5 |
| Compiler Design | 1 | 1 |
| Software Engineering | 4 | 6 |
| Mathematics | 6 | 9 |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
Analysis
- Maximum number of questions covered, were from DS Algorithm and Programming, i.e., 15 questions
- Only 6 questions were from Engineering Mathematics as compared to 15 questions that came last year
- Only 1 question was from Compiler Design topic
- Questions were evenly distributed for other topics
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Note: The analysis provided above is for the exam that was conducted on February 7, 2016 from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The final result declared will be based on the normalized score, keeping in mind the overall difficulty level of paper held in each session.
GATE 2015 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
There are 30questions carrying 1-mark and 35questions carrying 2-marks. The paper is less difficult as compared to last year. Numerical questions were less in number. No change in pattern was observed. Questions of General Aptitude were relatively easy. There were a total 45MCQs and 20fill in the blanks questions. Break up of questions from each topic is given below
| Topic | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Logic | 3 | 5 | Moderate |
| Computer Organisation and Architecture | 2 | 3 | Moderate |
| Theory of Computation | 3 | 5 | Moderate |
| Data Structure and Algorithms | 10 | 14 | Tough |
| Operating System | 6 | 10 | Moderate |
| Computer Design | 3 | 5 | Tough |
| DBMS | 4 | 6 | Moderate |
| Computer Networks | 6 | 8 | Tough |
| Software Engineering and Web Technologies | 3 | 4 | Easy |
| Engineering Mathematics | 15 | 25 | Moderate |
| General Aptitude | 15 | 15 | Easy |
Analysis
- A total of 10 questions were from Data Structure and Algorithms topic
- 15 questions are from Engineering Mathematics topic
- Only 2 questions are from Computer Organisation and Architecture topics
Frequently Asked Questions
GATE Paper Analysis FAQs
Ques: Is GATE better for CSE students? Is the paper really tough?
Ans: GATE is obviously a tough exam if your level of preparation is low. The exam is conducted for 27 papers. For CSE branch candidates, the exam opens the door to top PG colleges and therefore, the exam is important and the best option for a candidate seeking admission in a post-graduate program. Since a lot of candidates participate in the exam, the competition level of the exam is high. Strong preparation and strategic study plan can help a candidate to ace the exam.
Ques: What is considered a good attempt in GATE exam?
Ans: A good GATE score is really important for the candidates as it is required to get admission into the postgraduate program in top colleges like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc and getting a job in PSUs. The total marks of GATE exam are 1000 out of which, the candidate receives a score as per their performance in the exam. Every year, a cutoff list is released based on which one can get an idea about the good score that a candidate should get in GATE exam. As per past year trends,
Ques: How many times in a year can a candidate take GATE exam?
Ans: The exam is held once a year. Candidates may appear in the exam as many times as they want, but students can appear in only one paper in a session.
Ques: Is the exam conducted in offline mode also?
Ans: GATE exam for all 27 papers will be conducted in online mode only.
Ques: Are only multiple-choice questions asked in GATE exam?
Ans: No, GATE exam also consists of some numerical answer type questions also. These questions are to be answered using the virtual keyboard provided on the screen. Candidates can only use a virtual on-screen calculator.
Ques: Is there any repetition of questions in GATE exam?
Ans: Usually no exact questions are asked in GATE exam, but candidates need to understand the pattern/types of questions asked in the exam. Questions with exact data are never asked in GATE but the same type of question with different data and different difficulty may be asked.
Ques: What will happen if a candidate makes more than one application of the same paper?
Ans: In case a candidate fill multiple applications for the same paper, then he/she will be allowed to appear in only one session only.
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