GATE Exam Pattern

GATE examination consists of Multiple Choice and Numerical Answer type questions.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

These questions are objective in nature and each question will have choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to mark the correct answer. Each question carries 1 or 2 marks in all the sections.

Numerical Answer Questions

There will be no choices available for these types of questions. A Numeric Answer question carries 1 or 2 marks questions in all sections. The answer for these questions is a real number to be entered by using mouse and virtual keypad displayed on the monitor. No negative marking for these questions.

Questions Type Marks Negative Marking Total Hour Total Mark
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1 Mark 0.33 3 Hours 100 Marks
2 Mark 0.66
Numerical Answer Questions (NAQs) 1 Mark 0.00
2 Mark 0.00
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