The structure
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted by one of the participating IITs or IISc on a rotating basis. Each paper has had 65 questions for 100 marks over three hours, with a General Aptitude section, and then the subject-specific content, including Engineering Mathematics where applicable.
Question types
Questions include multiple-choice, multiple-select and numerical-answer types. Marking differs by type: multiple-choice answers have carried a penalty for incorrect responses, while multiple-select and numerical-answer questions have been treated differently. Check the current brochure for specifics.
Using the pattern in mocks
- Take three-hour papers matching your branch
- Practise each question type separately before mixing them
- Save time for flagged questions at the end
Apply it with the GATE strategy guide and the tests on the GATE mock test hub.
Note: this is a general summary, not an official source. Refer to the official GATE website for current details.
