GATE Exam Pattern 2025: Paper-Wise
The detailed paper-wise exam pattern of GATE 2025 is as follows -
Paper Code | General Aptitude Marks | Compulsory Marks | Subject Specific Marks | Total Marks | Total Duration |
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AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF* | 15 | - | 85 | 100 | 3 hours |
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | - | 85 | 100 | 3 hours |
Architecture (AR) Part A + Part B1 or B2 [B1: Architecture or B2: Planning] | 15 | 60 | 25 | 100 | 3 hours |
Geomatics Engineering (GE) - Part A + Part B [B1: Surveying and Mapping or B2: Image Processing and Analysis] | 15 | 55 | 30 | 100 | 3 hours |
Geology & Geophysics (GG) - Part A + B [B1: Geology or B2: Geophysics] | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 3 hours |
XE (Engineering Mathematics)** | 15 | 15 | 2 x 35 | 100 | 3 hours |
XH (Reasoning and Comprehension)*** | 15 | 25 | 60 | 100 | 3 hours |
XL (Chemistry)**** | 15 | 25 | 2 x 30 | 100 | 3 hours |
* Subject marks in these papers include questions on Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), which are paper-specific
** Section A (Engineering Mathematics) is Common and Compulsory for all Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Examination.
*** Section B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) is Common and Compulsory for all. Applicants must select any ONE additional Section at the time of Application.
**** Section P (Chemistry) is Common and Compulsory for all. Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Examination.
Related Questions
Q1- Does questions from Engineering Mathematics will be asked in all the GATE papers?
Ans- No, Engineering Mathematics will not be included in all the GATE papers. Engineering mathematics questions are not included in question papers with the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A., PH, and XL. Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude are the compulsory sections, GATE papers with codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS EC, EE, IN ME, MN, MT, PE, PI TF, and XE.
Q2- How many questions are asked in the GATE General Aptitude section?
Ans- In the GATE 2025 exam, students will answer 10 questions from the General Aptitude section, with 5 questions worth 2 marks and 5 questions worth 1 mark. In total, there will be ten questions worth fifteen marks from the General aptitude section in the GATE exam.
Q3- What is the GATE exam pattern for aerospace engineering?
Ans- The GATE Aerospace Engineering paper will have a total of 65 questions. The questions will be asked from General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and core Aerospace Engineering syllabus. There will be MCQ and NAT-type questions asked in the GATE Aerospace Engineering exam.
Q4- What is the GATE exam pattern for computer science engineering?
Ans- The GATE CSE Exam Pattern 2025 consists of 65 questions totaling 100 marks. There will be three types of questions asked: multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple select questions (MSQ), and numerical answer type (NAT).
Q5- Is Engineering Mathematics part of the GATE Mechanical Engineering paper?
Ans- Yes, GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) will include Engineering Mathematics questions for 13 marks, General Aptitude questions for 15 marks, and core ME-specific questions worth 72 marks.
