GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key, Question Paper Analysis (Memory Based): Available Here

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GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key & Question Paper Analysis: Candidates who appeared in GATE 2022 for Computer Science Engineering (CSE) subject can check the exam analysis and a few memory-based questions in the article below. With the exam analysis, students will know the difficulty level of the question paper and the chapter-wise distribution of questions. The detailed GATE CSE paper analysis 2022 for students who appeared in the exam is given below. The GATE CSE paper was conducted on February 5 in the forenoon shift from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Latest Updates: GATE 2022 Response Sheet Released; Download here

GATE CSE 2022 Paper Analysis: Highlights

As mentioned above, the GATE CSE 2022 exam was conducted for three hours. There were multiple choice and numerical answer type questions in the exam paper for a total of 100 marks. Now let us take a look at the highlights of the GATE CSE paper analysis:

  • More theoretical and conceptual questions
  • 15 MSQs, 18 NAT Questions and 32 MCQs
  • Overall the difficulty level of the exam was Moderate
  • The quantitative Aptitude section was easy
  • More questions were asked from OS
  • 2-3 questions from coding and the level were moderate to difficult  
  • Questions from DBMS was tough
  • 2-3 difficult questions from Compiler Design
  • More questions from CISCO and Complier
  • 2 questions from Programming Language

Topic-wise distribution of questions

Candidates who appeared in the GATE CSE Question Paper can check the topic-wise distribution of questions in the tale below:

Topic Name

Distribution of Questions

Total Marks

1 mark questions

2 marks questions

Algorithm

3

3

9

Data Structures & Programming

3

3

9

Theory of Computation

2

4

10

Compiler Design

1

2

5

Databases

3

2

7

Computer Networks

3

4

11

Computer Organisation

2

3

8

Discrete Mathematics

3

3

9

Engineering Mathematics

2

2

6

Digital Logic

1

2

5

Operating Systems

2

2

6

General Aptitude

5

5

15

Total

Total Marks = 30

Total Marks = 70

100

GATE 2022 CSE Question Paper (Memory-based)

GATE 2022 CSE question paper (memory-based) along with the answer key has been released by various coaching institutes. Candidates can check the same below:

Q:   Is it necessary for a candidate to attempt all questions in GATE?

A:

GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. It is a national-level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (M.Tech), and direct Ph.D. admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs), and other institutes/universities across India.

The GATE paper consists of a total of 65 questions. Check below for the GATE exam pattern. - The GATE Questions paper consists of two sections, namely General Aptitude (GA) (15 marks) and the subject-specific GATE paper (85 marks). - The General Aptitude (GA) section consists of 10 questions. 1 to 5 questions are worth 1 mark each, and the rest, 6 to 10, are worth 2 marks each. - The GATE paper subject-specific section consists of 55 questions, of which 1 to 25 are of 1 mark each and questions from 26 to 55 are of 2 marks each. - Here to be noted that, questions that are not attempted will result in zero marks. Therefore, wrong answers to multiple-choice questions (MCQs) will result in negative marking. For questions of the numerical answer type, there is no negative marking. Also, for MCQ questions, a wrong answer will result in a deduction of 1/3 mark for a 1-mark question and 2/3 mark for a 2-mark question. Read more in detail: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern.

Q:   Can I get into IIT Kharagpur without JEE?

A:

The answer is both yes and no. It is possible to get admission in any IIT without JEE, but in other courses than BTech. A student can enter into IITs via IIT JAM (Joint Admission Test) for MSc, GATE for MTech, via UCEED and CEED for BDes and MDes and via CAT for MBA. So, if the dream is just to enter into IITs, there are various courses one can pursue except for BTech. However, admission to IIT Kharahpur for the flagship BTech programme is subject to a valid score in JEE Main and JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA Counselling. Additionally, students must have also completed their Class 12 with 75% aggregate (for the General category). For more details on the subject, students can reach out to the admission office.

Q:   How much percentage is required for admission to IIT Kharagpur?

A:

The minimum percentage required for admission to IIT Kharagpur is different for different courses. However, IIT Kharagpur admission is completely entrance-based. Students are selected based on various national-level entrance exams like JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, etc. The below table mentions the minimum percentage required by the students in the last qualifying degree to be eligible for some of the popular IIT KGP courses:

4-year UG or PG degree with 55%

Popular Courses at IIT-KGP

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

BTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

Integrated MTech

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

MTech MCP-PhD

UG degree with 60% aggregate

BArch

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

BSc

Class 12 with 75% aggregate

PhD

LLB degree with 55%

BTech

E-MBA

UG degree with at least 60% + 3 years of experience

PhD

Master's degree with 55%

Read more on IIT KGP Admission Process here.

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GATE 2022 CSE Student Reaction and Feedback

Candidates can check the feedback of students regarding the GATE 2022 CSE Exam below:

Sudhir from IIIT Delhi, says more questions were asked from OS and unexpectedly, there were a few questions from DS.  Questions from the coding part were tough.

Varun says the overall difficulty level of questions was tough. The quantitative part and questions from coding were easy.

Satyam says most questions were asked from Cisco and Compilers.

According to Gaurav, Aptitude questions in today’s GATE CSE paper were easy. 1 or 2 questions were from coding. Questions from the DBMS section were tougher.

Aspirants can check the Students' Reactions and Reviews below:

GATE 2022 CSE Question Paper: Download Procedure

The official GATE question paper will be available on the official website soon. Candidates will be allowed to download without any login. Follow the step-by-step process to download the GATE CSE question paper:

Q:   Who is eligible for M.Tech at IIT Kharagpur?

A:

To be eligible for IIT Kharagpur's Joint MTech/MCP PhD programme, candidates need a BE/BTech/BArch degree or a master's in Science/Arts with a minimum of 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST/PwD). Qualifications from exams by recognised professional societies are also accepted. Applicants must have a valid GATE score relevant to their qualifying discipline, and in the absence of a specific GATE paper, XE/XL/XH papers can be considered. NET-qualified candidates with a fellowship in MA/MSc Economics/Sociology/Geography, having studied Mathematics/Statistics, are eligible for MCP-PhD. A master's in Science requires a 60% or above aggregate (55% for Arts/Social Science subjects). GATE is the accepted entrance exam.

Q:   Can I join M.Tech in mining without qualifying GATE?

A:
Note that the IIT graduates having CGPA of 8.0 or above will be eligible for direct admission at IIT Kharagpur without a GATE score 2023. The institute has scrapped the written tests/interviews of shortlisted candidates. The admissions will be conducted on the basis of the GATE 2023 score only.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for admission to the LLM programme at IIT Kharagpur?

A:

For candidates looking to dive into the LLM programme at IIT Kharagpur, having a robust LLB/BL background is a must, and it should be crowned with a first-class degree from a recognised university. If you've opted for the three-year LLB/BL journey, ensure you also showcase a first-class bachelor's degree in Humanities/Science/Commerce or a related field, scoring a minimum of 60% or a respectable CGPA of 6.5 on that 10-point scale.

Q:   Can I get admission at IIT Kharagpur in BTech CSE if my rank is between 0 and 5000?

A:

The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Tech. (Hons.) in Computer Science and Engineering is 279 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology.

Q:   How many total numbers of questions will be asked in GATE 2024 exam?

A:
Exam pattern plays an important role in any competitive examination's preparation. Before starting the preparation, the syllabus and exam pattern should be properly understood by the candidate. The GATE 2024 exam will have a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, out of which 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks will be of General Aptitude (GA). The exam pattern has details of the number of questions, marks, duration, etc. There is a negative marking for multiple-choice questions, but questions with numerical answers do not have a negative marking. Details of the GATE exam pattern are provided below: Sections: General Aptitude and Core Subjects Total Questions: General Aptitude (10 Q) Total Questions: Core Subjects (55 Q) Total Questions: 65 Q Total Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours Read more in detail about GATE 2024 Exam Pattern: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern.
  • Visit the official website: gate.iitkgp.ac.in
  • Find the link named “Download GATE question paper 2022”
  • Click on your subject and PDF will open in a new tab
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GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

GATE 2022 CSE answer key will be prepared and released by various coaching institutes as soon as the examination ends. Institute experts will assess the GATE question papers to release the correct answers for the benefit of the students.

Official GATE 2022 CSE answer key will be released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur on the official website. The provisional answer key will be eligible for the challenge, after which the final GATE CSE answer key will be published. Candidates can calculate their probable score before the announcement of the GATE result using the answer key.

Official GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

IIT Bombay will release the official answer key of GATE 2022 CSE at its website. Candidates will be able to access the answer key from this table as soon as it is released.

Paper

Question Paper

Provisional Answer Key

Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

Available Soon

Available Soon

GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes

After the conclusion of the entrance examination, the candidates will be able to access GATE 2022 CSE answer key by coaching institutes. The coaching institute experts will create the answer key and release it in online mode.

Coaching Institutes

GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

Made Easy

Available Soon

GATE Academy

Available Soon

Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2022 CSE Answer Key

Using the GATE 2022 CSE answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable score in the exam. The given steps can be followed by the candidates to estimate their answer key.

  • Candidates will have to download the GATE 2022 CSE answer key
  • The candidate response sheet and the answer key have to be compared by the candidates.
  • Candidates will have to use the official GATE 2022 marking scheme.
  • The total score calculated will be the probable score secured by the candidates.

FAQs regarding GATE 2022 CSE Paper Analysis, Answer Key & Question Paper

Q. Are there any subjective questions asked in GATE 2022?

A. There were no subjective questions in GATE 2022. The exam had two types of questions, multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.

Q. Is it allowed for a candidate to attempt two GATE papers?

A. Yes, a candidate is allowed to attempt two papers. However, aspirants can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations only.

Q. What was the duration of the GATE 2022 paper? Was there any sectional time limit?

A. The time duration allotted to candidates for GATE 2022 was three hours (180 minutes). There was no sectional time limit.

Q. Are the Numerical Answer type (NAT) questions subjective?

A. No, the Numerical answer type (NAT) questions are answered by choosing a numerical as the final answer.

Q. What are the steps to download GATE CSE 2022 question papers?

A. Candidates can follow the download procedure given on this page to download the question paper.

Q. In which format is the GATE CSE question paper 2022 available?

A. GATE CSE question paper is available in PDF format so that it can be downloaded and used easily.

Q. What are the benefits of GATE CSE previous years' question papers?

A. The previous years' question papers can benefit in different ways. They help in understanding the level of the exam, determining the preparation level, boosts confidence, and help in identifying weak and strong areas.

Q. When will the GATE 2022 CSE answer key be released?

A. GATE 2022 CSE answer key release date has not yet been announced by the authorities.

Q. Can I calculate my score using the GATE 2022 answer key?

A. Yes. Candidates will be able to calculate their scores using the answer key of GATE 2022.

Q. Will coaching institutes also release GATE 2022 answer key?

A. Yes. Various coaching institutes will also release the answer key of GATE 2022.

Q. When will the GATE final answer key be released?

A. GATE 2022 final answer key will be released after the objections to the provisional key is checked by the authorities.
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