Structure of GATE
The GATE examination consists of a single
paper of 3 hours duration, which contains 60 questions carrying a
maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of only multiple
choice objective questions. Each question will have four choices for
the answer. Only one choice will be correct. Candidates have to mark
the correct choice on an Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by darkening the
appropriate bubble against each question. There will be negative
marking for wrong answers, as given in question paper pattern.
A candidate can choose any one of the papers listed below.
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| Paper |
Code
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Paper |
Code
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| Aerospace Engineering |
AE |
Instrumentation Engineering |
IN |
| Agricultural Engineering |
AG |
Mathematics |
MA |
| Architecture and Planning |
AR |
Mechanical Engineering |
ME |
| Civil Engineering |
CE |
Mining Engineering |
MN |
| Chemical Engineering |
CH |
Metallurgical Engineering |
MT |
| Computer Science and Information Technology |
CS |
Physics |
PH |
| Chemistry |
CY |
Production and Industrial Engineering |
PI |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
EC |
Pharmaceutical Sciences |
PY |
| Electrical Engineering |
EE |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
TF |
| Geology and Geophysics |
GG# |
Engineering Sciences |
XE* |
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Life Sciences |
XL* |
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(Geology & Geophysics) paper will consist of two parts: Part A and
Part B. Part A will be common to both Geology and Geophysics
candidates. Part B will contain two sections: Section 1 (Geology) and
Section 2 (Geophysics). Geology candidates will attempt questions in
Section 1 only. Geophysics candidates will attempt questions in Section
2 only.
*Papers XE and XL are of general nature and will comprise the following sections:
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XE paper sections (Engineering Sciences)
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XL paper sections (Life Sciences)
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| SECTIONS |
CODE
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SECTIONS |
CODE
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| Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) |
A |
Chemistry (Compulsory) |
H |
| Fluid Mechanics |
B |
Biochemistry |
I |
| Materials Science |
C |
Biotechnology |
J |
| Solid Mechanics |
D |
Botany |
K |
| Thermodynamics |
E |
Microbiology |
L |
| Polymer Science and Engineering |
F |
Zoology |
M |
| Food Technology |
G |
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A
candidate appearing in XE or XL paper will be required to answer three
sections. Sections (A) and (H) are compulsory in XE and XL papers,
respectively. The candidate can choose any two out of the remaining
sections listed against the respective papers.
The choice of the appropriate paper is the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below:
- Candidate is expected to appear in one of the papers, listed above appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree.
- Candidate
is, however, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission
plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in
which he/she wishes to seek admission.
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