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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Mock Test 2026

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What is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Exam Pattern?

1

Written Examination (CBT)

written • Weightage: 100

General Aptitude

Questions

10

Duration

30 Min

Marks

15

Negative

-0.5

Core Subject

Questions

55

Duration

150 Min

Marks

85

Negative

-0.51

Important Guideline

Total Duration is 180 Minutes with 65 Questions.* Negative marking rules are strictly applicable. Avoid guessing.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

What is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) syllabus for 2026?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) syllabus covers 3 subjects: Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude, Subject Specific Core. The exam has 65 questions across 2 sections in 180 minutes, with negative marking.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Exam Pattern 2026

SectionQuestionsDurationNegative Marking
General Aptitude1030 min−0.33 per wrong
Core Subject55150 min−0.33 per wrong
Total65180 min

Marking scheme: +1.54 correct · -0.5 wrong · 0 unanswered. Last updated: 2026-07-21.

Subjects in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Syllabus

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • General Aptitude
  • Subject Specific Core

Drill individual topics with free topic-wise practice tests before attempting full-length papers.

Is there negative marking in Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)?

Yes. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) deducts marks for wrong answers in every section (0.33 mark per wrong answer). Unanswered questions carry no penalty, so skip questions you cannot eliminate options for.

Frequently Asked Questions — Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

The GATE exam is a 3-hour (180 minutes) computer-based test containing 65 questions. It consists of two sections: General Aptitude (10 questions, 15 marks) and the Core Engineering/Subject Specific section (55 questions, 85 marks).

Yes. For Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), there is negative marking: 1/3rd mark is deducted for a 1-mark question, and 2/3rd mark is deducted for a 2-mark question. There is no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) and Multiple Select Questions (MSQs).

The GATE syllabus covers Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude, and the core subjects specific to your selected engineering discipline (e.g., Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical, etc.).

The GATE exam has a hard difficulty level, testing a candidate's deep conceptual engineering knowledge and numerical problem-solving skills.

Taking GATE mock tests on YourMockTest allows you to practice solving complex engineering problems under time limits, get familiar with the virtual calculator, and target areas requiring revision.

Quick Facts

Exam DateTo be announced
EligibilityGraduation in any discipline
VacanciesTBA
SelectionPrelims, Mains, Interview
SalaryStandard Govt. Pay Scale

Marking Scheme

+1.54
Correct
-0.5
Incorrect
0
Unattempt
* Marks and negative penalties may vary slightly across specific exam sections or tiers.

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