GATE Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Paper With Answer Key: Download Now
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Exam On - 15 Feb '25
The GATE ME 2025 exam was held on Feb 2, 2025, in the first shift. Candidates can check the GATE ME 2025 memory-based question paper and answer keys with the paper analysis below. GATE Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Papers are important to sharpen the GATE 2025 preparation for the GATE applicants. Candidates can check here GATE ME PYQs, Solution PDFs, section-wise weightage and more;
GATE Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Papers
GATE ME PYQs: The GATE 2025 ME was conducted on February 2, 2025 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm). Overall, the paper was easy to moderate, covering almost every topic. Aspirants can check the GATE ME 2025 paper analysis on our page. The admit card for GATE ME can be downloaded from the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 Exam is scheduled for February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. Mechanical Engineering is one of the most popular branches in the GATE exam, offering many career opportunities.
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Candidates can download all the GATE (PYQs) previous paper question papers through official website of GATE 2025. Shiksha also have compiled all the GATE previous year question apers for the ease of the students candidates can download each question paper pdf through the link given below;
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Yes, Candidates can download all GATE CS previous year question papers. Shiksha has provided all the GATE CS papers on a single a page for the ease of candidates. Candidates can visit the page using the link; GATE CSE paper: Free PDF Download
In GATE 2024. more than 83000 candidates registered for the GATE ME paper out of 8.5 lakh candidates in all 30 papers. Candidates must prepare very well to secure a good rank in the GATE exam with the Mechanical Engineering branch. Candidates know that GATE's last 15-year sample papers can be a boon for aspirants in boosting confidence and understanding the true nature of the exam.
Solving GATE ME previous year papers will help candidates understand essential topics of the GATE 2025 syllabus of the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the chapter, and the topic-wise weightage of questions asked in the exam in past years. Candidates must check GATE ME books, syllabus, and pattern before filling out the GATE 2025 Application form. Shiksha brings GATE ME PYQs (Previous year's question papers) and answer keys for all gate aspirants. Candidates can find below all the required details;
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GATE Mechanical Engineering Previous Year Question Papers (PYQs)
Candidates can view and download GATE Year-wise question papers from 2024 to 2019 below, along with respective answer keys. Previous year's papers help a lot in understanding the type of questions and weightage of different topics, hence acing in the exam;
| Year | Question Paper | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 ME | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2023 ME | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2022 ME 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2022 ME 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2021 ME 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2021 ME 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2020 ME 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2020 ME 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2019 ME 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2019 ME 2 | Download PDF |
For more Previous Year Papers, visit: GATE Previous Year Question Papers
How To Use GATE ME Previous Year Question Papers in your GATE 2025 Preparation
- Candidates can understand the relevance and weightage of the topic in the exam with the help of GATE ME PYQs.
- Candidates can also access the difficulty level of the exam through GATE PYQs in ME paper and prepare the topic accordingly.
- Candidates can analyze their real-time speed in solving the questions using GATE ME PYQs.
- Candidates can also use GATE ME papers to decide which topic to focus on and which to avoid.
- Candidates can learn the art of skipping time-consuming questions while solving the question paper in real time by using the previous year's GATE ME Question papers.
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GATE 2025 Exam Pattern: Check Brief Exam Pattern
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| Duration of Exam |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Total Number of Questions |
65 |
| Total Marks |
100 |
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Q: How many questions are asked form GATE General Aptitude section?
In GATE 2025 Exam, 10 questions will be asked form General Aptitude section, Candiates will have 5 questions of 2 marks each, and 5 questions of 1 mark each. Intotal there will be 10 question for 15 marks.
Know complete pattern through the given link; Complete GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
Q: Where can I check GATE subject paper codes?
Candidates can check the GATE subject/paper codes on the official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in or in the syllabus or two-paper combination section. It is advised to check the paper codes carefully, because the question paper for GATE will be designed as per your selection of the subject/paper.
Q: Are Engineering Mathematics questions asked in every GATE paper?
No, questions based on Engineering Mathematics are not asked in every GATE paper.
Question papers with the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A. PH, and XL do not consist of Engineering Mathematics questions. Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude are the compulsory sections, which include 28% weightage combined in each in total marks in GATE papers with codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS EC, EE, IN ME, MN, MT, PE, PI TF, and XE.
Q: What kinds of questions are allotted 2 marks in the GATE exam?
There are three types of questions asked in the GATE exam namely Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), Numerical Answer Type Questions (NAT). Every question will be of either 1 or 2 marks. 2 marks question generally more difficult and lengthier. Candidates must attempt mock test and Pervious year GATE question papers to get an idea that which question will be awarded with 2 marks.
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