GATE 2025 ME Paper Analysis Shift 1: Difficulty Level, Topic-Wise Weightage, Student Reactions

GATE 2025 ME Paper Analysis Shift 1: IIT Roorkee concluded the GATE Mechanical Engineering paper in the first shift TODAY (Feb 2, 2025). The exam timings of the first shift were 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Overall, the paper was easy to moderate. The GATE ME 2025 question paper was balanced with questions from fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, machine design, etc. Check detailed GATE 2025 ME shift 1 paper analysis, topic-wise weightage, and more. 

GATE 2025 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Paper Overview

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Paper Code	Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Exam Date	February 2, 2025
Exam Time	9:30 am to 12:30 pm
GATE 2025 Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Total Marks	100
Mark Distribution	General Aptitude- 15 marks | Engineering Mathematics- 13 marks | Subject questions- 72 marks

GATE 2025 ME Shift 1 Paper Analysis: Section-Wise Difficulty Level

The GATE Feb 2 first shift ME question paper was easy to moderate. The exam maintained a balanced difficulty level, combining easy, moderate, and challenging questions. A few questions were asked directly, making it students easy to attempt. 

• Engineering Mathematics- moderate
• General aptitude- easy to moderate
• Core subjects- easy to moderate

The key topics covered in the GATE 2025 shift 1 ME paper were engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, the theory of machines, vibrations, the strength of materials, and fluid mechanics. 

Here is a breakdown of the total of MSQ, MCQ, and NAT questions asked -

Question format	Marks allotted
MCQ	51
MSQ	2
NAT	47
Total marks	100 marks

GATE 2025 ME Paper Analysis Shift 1 - Topic Wise Weightage Breakdown

Subject	One mark question	2 marks question
Engineering Mechanics	2	0
Strength of materials	1	3
Machine design	2	2
Theory of machines	1	2
Vibrations	1	1
Basic thermodynamics	2	2
Applied thermodynamics	1	1
Fluid Mechanics	2	3
Fluid Machinery	0	1
Heat Transfer	0	2
Material Science	1	0
Manufacturing Process	5	6
Industrial Engineering and Operational Research	0	3
Engineering Mathematics	5	4
General Aptitude	5	5

The first shift of the GATE 2025 ME paper has been successfully conducted, maintaining the examination's reputation for rigour and relevance. The unofficial question paper and answer key will be available soon. Candidates are encouraged to review their performance critically and continue their preparation with a focus on the key areas highlighted in this analysis.