GATE 2022 Exam Pattern, Paper-wise Pattern & Marking Scheme

Last Modified: 11 Dec 2024

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) will be conducted for 25 subjects and every candidate has to opt for one subject. For all subjects, there are a total of 65 questions of 100 marks which a candidate has to attempt in 3 hours duration. For a detailed GATE Exam Pattern 2022, read the complete article.

GATE 2022 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical questions. Candidates are required to select answers for MCQs and use a virtual mouse and keyboard for entering answers to numerical questions. Blank sheets are provided for rough work.

The GATE 2022 exam is scheduled for 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th February 2022. The exam will be conducted in two shifts - Forenoon (9:30 AM to 12:30 PM) and Afternoon (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM). The registration process started on 2nd September 2021.

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GATE Exam Pattern 2022

The GATE Exam Pattern is different for different subjects.

Here is the pattern for the GATE examination.

For papers with codes AG, AE, BT, CH, CE, CS, EE, EC, IN, ME, MT, MN, PI, TF and XE:

Sections

Marks

General Aptitude

15

Engineering Mathematics

15

Subject Paper

70

TOTAL

100

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For papers with codes AR, EY, CY, MA, GG, XL and PH:

Sections

Marks

General Aptitude

15

Subject Paper

85

TOTAL

100

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GATE Marking Scheme

For Multiple Choice Questions carrying 1 mark; 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer and for MCQs carrying 2 marks; 2/3 mark will be deducted. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in numerical type questions.

Design of Questions

Questions in the GATE entrance exam are designed to test the following skills -

Analysis and Synthesis

Diagrams, data, charts, images etc. are included in the questions. Candidates have to analyse them before answering the question.

Application Skills

Questions are framed to test the practical applicability or logical reasoning of the candidate.

Example

Q. The subsequent depth ratio of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel is 16.48. The Froude number at the beginning of the jump is:

  1. 8.0
  2. 5.0
  3. 12.0
  4. 10.0

Comprehension

Questions are included to test the candidate's basic understanding of the subject.

Example

Question: A DC motor requires a starter for

  1. compensating for auxiliary field ampere turns
  2. limiting armature current at starting
  3. developing a starting torque
  4. providing regenerative braking

Recalling

Candidates recalling skill is checked by framing questions on facts, formulae, principles or laws related to the subject. This type of question test your memory.

Example

Q. During machining maximum heat is produced

  1. in rake face
  2. in flank face
  3. in shear zone
  4. due to friction between tool and chip

Practice as many mock tests as you can for GATE Entrance Exam 2022 so that you get a good idea about the exam pattern. If any changes are introduced in the exam pattern, the same will be updated here.

All the Best!

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