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GATE Question Paper PDF: The GATE 2025 question paper for different test papers will be available soon after the completion of the exam. However, GATE 2025 mock test links are now available for preparation. IIT Roorkee has also included new GATE paper combinations for registered applicants and the branch-wise GATE 2025 exam dates. GATE 2025 registrations and form correction facility are now over. Candidates can check the GATE question paper with solutions PDF for various years below. GATE 2024 Question Paper PDFs are available here to help you understand the exam pattern, format of the questions, and marking scheme. Solving these papers will also help prepare for the exam. Candidates can find GATE 2023 ME /CE / CS question papers with solution PDFs here. Candidates can download the GATE 2022, 2023, and 2024 question paper PDF with solutions from the table below.
Candidates must start preparing for the examination and solve the GATE Previous Year Question Papers to boost their preparation. Shiksha brings all of the previous year's question papers for the candidates. Candidates can check here GATE CS/ ME/ EE/ AE/ EC papers with solutions PDF of the last 15 years to help prepare for the exam.
Solving GATE papers from previous years will help candidates understand important topics of the GATE 2025 syllabus, the difficulty level of the exam, the chapter, and the topic-wise weightage of questions asked in the exam in past years. GATE question papers can also be used as mock test papers to practice for the exam. IIT Roorkee has announced that it will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The exam dates for different test papers have been announced.
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Latest updates:
GATE 2025 Admit Card Release Dates Revised
GATE 2025 New Two-Paper Combination List Added for 30 Test Papers
GATE 2025 Branch-Wise Exam Dates Announced
GATE 2025 Mock Test Links Available Now
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Q: Can I get GATE pervious year's question paper?
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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Q: Can I get all GATE CSE previous year question papers?
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
Upvote Q: When will the GATE 2025 registration start?
IIT Roorkee has REVISED the GATE 2025 application form dates. As per the revised schedule, GATE 2025 registrations had started on 28 August, 2024. The last date for GATE 2025 registration have been extended to October 3, 2024 (without late fees). Earlier, candidates had to submit the application form by 26 September 2024, with regular fees. Candidates will be able to submit the GATE 2025 application form with late fees until October 11, 2024 (extended).
Candidates can complete information by clicking on the given link: GATE 2025 Application form. To enroll for the GATE exam, candidates have to pay a requisite fee of INR 900 (for female/SC/ST/PWD candidates) and INR 1800 (for other candidates) during the regular period. A late fee of INR 500 is charged for candidates applying after October 3, 2024.
Upvote Q: What is the last date of GATE 2025 registration?
IIT Roorkee has revised the last date of the GATE 2025 application form. The last date to submit the application form with regular fees was October 3, 2024, and October 11, 2024 (with late fees). For more details candidates can visit: www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-application-form. Candidates can make the payment of the GATE application fee via through online banking/credit card/debit card/UPI.
Upvote Download previous year GATE question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download GATE previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.
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GATE 2025 Exam Pattern
The GATE 2025 exam pattern contains the number of questions, types of questions, and marking scheme for all 30 GATE papers. IIT Roorkee has also released the branch-wise exam dates on its official website. Candidates wishing to appear for the GATE 2025 entrance test must familiarise themselves with the exam pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme.
In all the papers, there will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, out of which ten questions carrying 15 will be of General Aptitude (GA). The papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PI, TF, XE, and Engineering Mathematics will carry around 15% of the total marks. The General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks, and the remaining 70% will be devoted to the paper's subject. In the papers bearing the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks, and the remaining 85% will be devoted to the paper's subject.
Since a candidate can appear in two papers out of the 30 papers for which the GATE 2025 exam will be held, they have to choose the paper carefully they wish to attempt. A candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, he/she can choose any paper from the options available from the GATE two-paper combination and GATE 2025 eligibility criteria. For more details regarding the admission criteria in any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the institute's websites.
How to Download GATE Previous Year Question Papers?
Candidates can download year-wise GATE question papers (2009- 2024) from the official website. Here are the steps below to download the GATE sample papers and question papers -
- Visit the official website of GATE 2025 - gate2025.iitr.ac.in
- Click on the "Download" option and select the required GATE question paper (year-wise) from the drop-down menu
- Check for the subject code and download the GATE question paper PDF
- Save the file and start solving daily without fail
Solving GATE's previous year's question paper will help me understand the pattern of the exam and the difficulty level.
GATE 2025 Mock Tests
Candidates must attempt mock tests of respective subjects on the official GATE 2025 website. The mock test is now available online. Candidates can gain enormous benefits by attempting mock tests because they allow students to feel exam-like conditions that boost confidence during GATE 2025 preparation and exams when needed the most. The GATE 2025 mock tests are free and can be taken at any point in time. Candidates are advised to take a good number of marks to prepare themselves mentally and score well.
Candidates can use the following steps to attempt the official Gate 2025 mock tests using the following steps:
Step 1: Open the official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in
Step 2: Click on the GATE PAPER tab & Select the paper of your choice.
Step 3: Go to “MOCK TEST LINKS”.
Step 4: Fill the dummy details and check on the declaration box.
Step 5: Attempt the test
GATE 2025 Mock Tests
Candidates appearing for the GATE 2025 exam can click on their respective papers below to attempt the GATE 2025 mock test.
GATE 2024 Mock Tests
Candidates appearing for the exam in February next year can click on their respective papers below to attempt the GATE 2024 mock test.
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Benefits of Solving GATE Question Papers
Exam preparation has always been stressful for students. Despite multiple revisions, practices, and explanations, most candidates lack confidence when appearing for the highly competitive GATE exam. However, one of the best ways to prepare for the GATE 2025 exam is to solve the previous year's question papers. Here are some of the benefits of solving old question papers on GATE.
- Enhances Time Management Skills: Solving old GATE question papers can help improve time efficiency in attempting questions.
- Smooth and In-depth Preparation: Candidates can level up their preparation and analyse their performance by continuously solving the GATE question papers from previous years.
- Understand the Exam Pattern: Solving old GATE papers can help candidates understand the exam pattern, type of questions asked, difficulty level, marking scheme, and more. Doing this can make their preparations easy and seamless, increasing their chances of scoring high marks in the GATE 2025.
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