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GATE Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Question Paper 2019

GATE Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Answerkey 2019

GATE Physics (PH) 2019

GATE Petroleum Engineering (PE) 2019

GATE Petroleum Engineering (PE) Answer key 2019

GATE Mining Engineering (MN) 2019

GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Answer key 2019

GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME1) 2019

GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME02) Question Paper 2019

GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME02) Answer key 2019

GATE Mathematics (MA) Answer key 2019

GATE Mathematics (MA) Answer key 2019

GATE Life Sciences (XL-P, Q, R, S, T, U) Question Paper 2019

GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) 2019

GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Answer key 2019

GATE Geology and Geophysics (GG) Question Paper 2019

GATE Engineering Sciences (XE-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) 2019

GATE Engineering Sciences (XE-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) Answer keys 2019

GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) 2019

GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Answer key 2019

Electrical Engineering 2019

Gate Electrical Engg. Answerkey 2019

GATE Ecology and Evolution (EY) 2019

GATE Ecology and Evolution (EY) Answer key 2019

GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) 2019

GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Answer key 2019

GATE Civil Engineering (CE1) 2019

GATE Civil Engineering (CE1) Answer key 2019

GATE Civil Engineering (CE2) 2019

GATE Chemistry (CY) 2019

GATE Chemistry (CY) Answer key 2019

GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) 2019

GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Answer key 2019

GATE Biotechnology (BT) 2019

GATE Biotechnology (BT) Answerkey 2019

GATE Architecture and Planning (AR)2019

GATE Architecture and Planning (AR) Answer key 2019

GATE Agricultural Engineering (AG) 2019

GATE Agricultural Engineering (AG) Answer key 2018

GATE Agricultural Engineering (AG) Answer key 2019

GATE Aerospace Engineering (AE) 2019

GATE Aerospace Engineering (AE) Answer key 2019

GATE 2017 AE Question Paper

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GATE Previous Year Question Papers

GATE Previous Year Question Papers PDF are available for all the 30 papers on this page for free. Solving the GATE exam question paper is a must for exam preparation as it helps in understanding the GATE exam pattern 2025, analyzing the exam preparation, and working on mistakes. The GATE previous year papers help provide a better understanding of the syllabus, basic concepts, and topics. Once you have studied the GATE syllabus 2025 you should dedicate your time to attempting GATE previous year question papers along with mock tests and sample papers. Students can download GATE 2023 ME /CE / CS question papers with solution PDFs and GATE previous year question papers for CSE, Mechanical Engineering, ECE, Civil Engineering, EEE, etc here. 

Attempting GATE previous year question papers with solution PDF will help you get an idea about important topics and chapters of GATE. You can improve your time management skills by practicing frequently with the GATE previous year question papers PDF. GATE is organized for admission to postgraduate programmes in engineering and technology. The GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

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GATE Previous Year Question Papers 2024 PDFs

GATE 2024 previous year paper with solution PDF for all the 30 papers can be accessed below.

SubjectQuestion Paper
Aerospace EngineeringGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2024 PDF for Aerospace Engineering
Agricultural EngineeringGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2024 PDF for Agriculture Engineering
Architecture and PlanningGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2024 PDF for Architecture and Planning
Biomedical EngineeringGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2024 PDF for Biomedical Engineering
BiotechnologyGATE Previous Year Question Paper for Biotechnology 2024 PDF
Chemical EngineeringGATE  Chemical Engineering Question Paper 2024 PDF
Civil Engineering (CE-1)GATE Civil Engineering (CE-1) Question Paper PDF 2024
Civil Engineering (CE-2)GATE Civil Engineering (CE-2) Question Paper PDF 2024 
Computer Science & Information Technology CS-1 GATE 2024 Previous Year Question Paper CSE 1
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-2)GATE 2024 Previous Year Question Paper CSE 2
ChemistryGATE Chemistry Question Paper 2024 PDF
Electronics & Communication EngineeringGATE Electronics and Communication Engineering Question Paper 2024 PDF
Electrical EngineeringGATE Electrical Engineering Paper 2024 PDF
Environmental Science & EngineeringGATE Environment Science and Engineering Paper 2024 PDF
Ecology and EvolutionGATE Ecology and Evolution Paper 2024 PDF
Geomatics EngineeringGATE Geomatics Engineering Paper 2024 PDF
Geology & GeophysicsGATE Geology and Geophysics Paper 2024 PDF (GG 1)
Geology & GeophysicsGeology & Geophysics Paper PDF 2024 (GG 2)
Instrumentation EngineeringGATE Instrumentation Engineering Paper 2024 PDF
MathematicsGATE Previous Year Question Paper Mathematics 2024 PDF
Mechanical EngineeringGATE Mechanical Engineering Question Paper 2024 PDF
Mining EngineeringGATE Mining Engineering Question Paper 2024 PDF
Metallurgical EngineeringGATE Metallurgical Question Paper 2024 PDF
Naval Architecture & Marine EngineeringGATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering 2024 PDF
Petroleum EngineeringGATE Petroleum Engineering 2024 PDF
PhysicsGATE Physics Question Paper 2024 PDF
Production & Industrial EngineeringGATE Production and Industrial Engineering Paper 2024 PDF
StatisticsGATE Statistics Question Paper 2024 PDF
Textile Engineering & Fibre ScienceGATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Question Paper 2024 PDF
Engineering SciencesGATE Engineering Sciences Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences (Economics)GATE Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences (English)GATE Humanities and Social Sciences (English) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper 2024 PDF
Life SciencesGATE Life Sciences Question Paper 2024 PDF

Related Questions

Q1- Are the GATE previous year question papers 2024 PDFs out?

Ans- Yes, GATE previous year papers PDFs for all 30 papers have been released at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Q2- Who will set the GATE 2024 paper?

Ans- IIT Roorkee will set the GATE 2024 question papers for all the 30 papers. 

Q3- Will the previous year questions repeat in GATE?

Ans- Not exact questions are repeated from GATE previous year question papers. However, questions related to similar topics might be asked in the GATE 2025 exam.

Q4- Do authorities release the official GATE question papers?

Ans- Yes, once the GATE exam has been held successfully the authorities will release the GATE question papers on its website. For the academic year 2025, IIT Roorkee is conducting the GATE 2025 exam so question papers will be released at gate2025.iitr.ac.in soon after the exam has been held. 

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GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2023 PDF with solutions

You can check the GATE 2023 Question Paper here.

SubjectQuestion Paper
Aerospace EngineeringGATE previous year question paper Aerospace Engineering 2023 PDF
Agricultural EngineeringGATE previous year question paper Agriculture Engineering 2023 PDF
Architecture and PlanningGATE previous year question paper  Architecture and Planning 2023 PDF
Biomedical EngineeringGATE previous year question paper Biomedical Engineering 2023 PDF
BiotechnologyGATE  Biotechnology previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Civil EngineeringGATE Civil Engineering Previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Chemical EngineeringGATE previous year question paper for Chemical Engineering 2023 PDF
Computer Science & Information TechnologyGATE previous year question paper for Computer Science and Information Technology 2023 PDF
ChemistryGATE previous year question paper for Chemistry 2023 PDF
Electronics & Communication EngineeringGATE ECE previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Electrical EngineeringGATE previous year question paper for EE 2023 PDF
Environmental Science & EngineeringGATE previous year question paper 2023 PDF for Environmental Science & Engineering
Ecology and EvolutionGATE Ecology and Evolution previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Geomatics EngineeringGATE Geomatics Engineering previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Geology & GeophysicsGATE Geology and Geophysics previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Instrumentation EngineeringGATE Instrumentation Engineering previous year question paper 2023 PDF
MathematicsGATE previous year question paper Mathematics 2023 PDF
Mechanical EngineeringGATE previous year question paper for Mechanical Engineering 2023 PDF
Mining EngineeringGATE previous year question paper for Mining Engineering 2023 PDF
Metallurgical EngineeringGATE previous year question paper for Metallurgical Engineering 2023 PDF
Naval Architecture & Marine EngineeringGATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering previous year question paper 2023 PDF
Petroleum EngineeringGATE Petroleum Engineering  previous year question paper 2023 PDF
PhysicsGATE previous year question paper Physics 2023 PDF
Production & Industrial EngineeringGATE previous year question paper Production and Industrial Engineering 2023 PDF
StatisticsGATE previous year question paper  Statistics 2023 PDF
Textile Engineering & Fibre ScienceGATE previous year question paper Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 2023 PDF
Engineering SciencesGATE previous year question paper 2023 PDF for Engineering Sciences
Humanities & Social SciencesGATE previous year question paper 2023 PDF for Humanities and Social Sciences
Life SciencesGATE previous year question paper 2023 PDF Life Sciences

Related Questions 

Q1- Where can I find the GATE previous year question papers 2023 PDFs?

Ans- You can find the GATE 2023 previous year question papers PDFs on the GATE website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in and on this page. 

Q2- Are GATE previous year questions papers with solutions PDF available?

Ans- Yes, GATE authorities release the GATE previous year question papers along with the solutions PDF book. However, the correct answers are not given in the GATE previous year papers. Solutions are available in the form of PDFs of the GATE answer key on the official website. You can download the year-wise GATE previous year question papers and answer key PDFs from gate2025.iitr.ac.in. 

Q3- How many GATE previous year question papers should I attempt?

Ans- You should attempt as many GATE previous year question papers as possible. 

Q4- Are GATE previous year question papers PDF free of cost?

Ans- Yes, GATE previous year question papers PDFs are completely free of cost. You can access the GATE Questions paper by simply clicking on the link given on this page. 

GATE Previous Year Question Papers & Answer Key PDF 2022

The authorities published the GATE 2022 Question Paper along with the answer key. Access the PDF files by clicking on the links below.

Subject/ PaperQuestion PaperAnswer Key
Aerospace Engineering (AR)GATE Aerospace Engineering Previous Year Question Paper 2022Click Here
Agricultural Engineering (AG)GATE Agriculture Engineering Previous Year Question Paper 2022Click Here
Architecture & Planning (AR)GATE Previous Year Question Papers 2022 PDF for Architecture and PlanningClick Here
Biomedical Engineering (BM)GATE Biomedical Engineering Previous Year Question Papers 2022Click Here
Biotechnology (BT)GATE Biotechnology Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF Click Here
Civil Engineering (CE-1)GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Civil Engineering 2022 PDF (CE 1)Click Here
Civil Engineering (CE-2)GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Civil Engineering 2022 PDF (CE 2)Click Here
Chemical Engineering (CH)GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Chemical Engineering 2022 PDFClick Here
Computer Science (CS-1)GATE Previous Year Question Paper for CSE 1Click Here
Chemistry (CY)GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Chemistry 2022 PDFClick Here
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)GATE ECE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDFClick Here
Electrical Engineering (EE)GATE EE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDFClick Here
Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for Environmental Science and EngineeringClick Here
Ecology & Evolution (EY)GATE Previous Year Question Paper for 2022 PDF for Ecology and EvolutionClick Here
Geomatics and Engineering (GE)GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for Geomatics and EngineeringClick Here
Geology and Geophysics (GG1)GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for Geology and Geophysics (GG 1)Click Here
Geology and Geophysics (GG2)GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for Geology and Geophysics (GG 2)Click Here
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for Instrumentation EngineeringClick Here
Mathematics (MA)GATE Previous Year Question Paper Mathematics 2022 PDFClick Here
Mechanical Engineering (ME-1)GATE Previous Year Paper for Mechanical Engineering (ME 1) 2022 PDFClick Here
Mechanical Engineering (ME-2)GATE Previous Year Paper for Mechanical Engineering (ME 2) 2022 PDFClick Here
Mining Engineering (MN)GATE Previous Year Paper for Mining Engineering 2022 PDFClick Here
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)GATE Previous Year Paper for Metallurgical Engineering 2022 PDFClick Here
Naval Architecture & Marine EngineeringGATE Previous Year Paper for Naval Architecture & Planning 2022 PDFClick Here
Petroleum Engineering (PE)GATE Previous Year Paper for Petroleum Engineering 2022 PDFClick Here
Physics (PH)GATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for PhysicsClick Here
Production & Industrial Engineering (PI)GATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for Production and Industrial EngineeringClick Here
Statistics (ST)GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for StatisticsClick Here
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF)GATE Previous Year Question 2022 PDF for Textile Engineering & Fibre ScienceClick Here
Engineering Science XEGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for Engineering Science XEClick Here
XH-C1 EconomicsGATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for XH C1 EconomicsClick Here
XH-C2 EnglishGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for XH C2 EnglishClick Here
XH-C3 LinguisticsGATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for XH C3 LinguisticsClick Here
XH-C4 PhilosophyGATE Previous Year Question Paper 2022 PDF for XH C4 PhilosophyClick Here
XH-C5 PsychologyGATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for XH C5 PsychologyClick Here
XH-C6 SociologyGATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for XH C6 SociologyClick Here
Life Sciences XLGATE Previous Year Paper 2022 PDF for Life Sciences XLClick Here

Related Questions

Q1- If I solve only 3 to 4 GATE previous year question papers will it be enough?

Ans- No, GATE is a national-level entrance exam for which you need rigorous exam preparation. Solving only 2 to 3 previous year question papers of GATE will not be enough. You need to dedicate at least the last 2 to 3 months to solving GATE previous year papers. 

Q2-  Upto which year should I solve previous year question papers for GATE?

Ans- Try to solve the last 8 to 10 years of GATE previous year papers for solid exam preparations. 

Q3- When should I start solving GATE previous year papers?

ANs- Begin solving GATE previous year papers once you have studied the syllabus. 

Q4- Is solving GATE previous year question papers enough for the exam preparation?

Ans- No, along with practicing with the GATE previous year question papers PDFs also attempt GATE mock tests, sample papers, and important questions available online. 

Top Engineering Colleges :

GATE 2021 Question Papers with Answer Key

Check the GATE 2021 Question Paper PDF by clicking on the links below -

Subject/ PaperQuestion PaperAnswer Key
Aerospace Engineering (AR)Click HereClick Here
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Click HereClick Here
Architecture & Planning (AR)Click HereClick Here
Biomedical Engineering (BM)Click HereClick Here
Biotechnology (BT)Click HereClick Here
Civil Engineering (CE-1)Click HereClick Here
Civil Engineering (CE-2)Click HereClick Here
Chemical Engineering (CH)Click HereClick Here
Computer Science (CS-1)Click HereClick Here
Computer Science (CS-2)Click HereClick Here
Chemistry (CY)Click HereClick Here
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)Click HereClick Here
Electrical Engineering (EE)Click HereClick Here
Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)Click HereClick Here
Ecology & Evolution (EY)Click HereClick Here
GeologyClick HereClick Here
GeophysicsClick HereClick Here
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Click HereClick Here
Mathematics (MA)Click HereClick Here
Mechanical Engineering (ME-1)Click HereClick Here
Mechanical Engineering (ME-2)Click HereClick Here
Mining Engineering (MN)Click HereClick Here
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Click HereClick Here
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Click HereClick Here
Physics (PH)Click HereClick Here
Production & Industrial Engineering (PI)Click HereClick Here
Statistics (ST)Click HereClick Here
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF)Click HereClick Here
XE-AClick HereClick Here
XE-BClick HereClick Here
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XE-DClick HereClick Here
XE-EClick HereClick Here
XE-FClick HereClick Here
XE-GClick HereClick Here
XE-HClick HereClick Here
XH EconomicsClick HereClick Here
XH EnglishClick HereClick Here
XH LinguisticsClick HereClick Here
XH PhilosophyClick HereClick Here
XH PsychologyClick HereClick Here
XH SociologyClick HereClick Here
XL ChemistryClick HereClick Here
XL BiochemistryClick HereClick Here
XL BotanyClick HereClick Here
XL MicrobiologyClick HereClick Here
XL ZoologyClick HereClick Here
XL Food TechnologyClick HereClick Here

Related Questions

Q1- How can I analyze my exam preparation by solving the GATE previous year paper?

Ans- To analyze your exam preparation by attempting GATE question papers, don't cheat in between solving papers. Allot 3 hours for GATE previous year papers and solve previous year paper. Once you have solved the paper, check your answers with the correct ones from the answer key or books and calculate the score. Now, improve on your mistakes.

Q2- What if I didn’t score good marks in GATE previous year question papers?

Ans- There is no need to worry if you didn't score good marks in GATE previous year papers. Remember, this is your preparation and practice time, not the actual exam result. Improve your preparation, restudy the weak topics, and practice more. 

Q3- What were the high-weightage topics in the GATE 2021 Chemistry previous year paper?

Ans- The high-weightage topics in the GATE Chemistry previous year question papers 2021 were Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Spectra, and Electrochemistry.

Q4- Will I pass if I only study the repeated topics from the GATE 2021 previous year question papers?

Ans- No, if you prepare like that, you will most likely fail the GATE exam. You should study the entire GATE syllabus without skipping any topics, do constant revision, and solve the GATE previous year paper to pass the exam.

GATE 2019 Question Papers with Answer Keys

Aerospace Engineering (AE)

GATE Previous Year Question Papers 2019 for Aerospace EngineeringAnswer Key

Agricultural Engineering (AG)

GATE Previous Year Question Papers 2019 for Agriculture EngineeringAnswer Key

Architecture and Planning (AR)

GATE Previous Year Question Papers 2019 for ARAnswer Key

Biotechnology (BT)

GATE Previous Year Question Papers 2019 PDF for BTAnswer Key

Civil Engineering (CE)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Civil Engineering (CE 1) 2019Answer Key
GATE Previous Year Question Papers for Civil Engineering (CE 2) 2019Answer Key

Chemical Engineering (CH)

GATE Previous Year Paper for Chemical Engineering 2019Answer Key

Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Computer Science Engineering and Information Technology 2019Answer Key

Chemistry (CY)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Chemistry 2019 PDFAnswer Key

Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) 

GATE Previous Year Question Papers for ECE 2019 PDFAnswer Key

Electrical Engineering (EE)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Electrical Engineering 2019 PDFAnswer Key

Ecology and Evolution (EY)

GATE Previous Year Paper for Ecology and Evolution 2019 PDFAnswer Key

Geology and Geophysics (GG)

GATE Previous Year Paper 2019 PDF for Geology and GeophysicsAnswer Key

Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

GATE 2019 Previous Year Question Paper for Instrumentation EngineeringAnswer Key

Mathematics (MA)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Mathematics 2019Answer Key

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Mechanical Engineering (ME 1) 2019 PDFAnswer Key
GATE Previous Year Question Paper for Mechanical Engineering (ME 2) 2019 PDFAnswer Key

Mining Engineering (MN)

GATE 2019 Previous Year Question Paper for Mining EngineeringAnswer Key

Metallurgical Engineering (MT)

GATE Previous Year Question Paper 2019 for Metallurgical EngineeringAnswer Key

Petroleum Engineering (PE)

GATE 2019 Previous Year Question Paper for Petroleum EngineeringAnswer Key

Physics (PH)

GATE Physics Previous Year Question Paper 2019Answer Key

Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)

GATE Production and Industrial Engineering Previous Year Question Paper 2019Answer Key

Statistics (ST)

GATE Statistics Previous Year Question Paper 2019Answer Key

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)

GATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science Previous Year Question Paper 2019Answer Key

Engineering Sciences (XE-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)

GATE Engineering Sciences Previous Year Question Paper 2019Answer Key

Life Sciences (XL-P, Q, R, S, T, U)

GATE Life Sciences Previous Year Question Paper 2019Answer Key

Related Questions

Q1- What if I skip solving the GATE previous year's question paper?

Ans- If you do not solve the GATE previous question papers, you are risking your preparedness. Attempting GATE previous year papers provides valuable insights about the test format, repeated topics, and time management abilities. Previous year GATE toppers and exam experts advised attempting the GATE question papers of the last 8 to 10 years.

Q2- Will the difficulty level of the GATE 2025 exam be the same as in previous years' papers?

Ans- No, the difficulty level of the GATE exam varies every year. Some year students find paper to be moderate, and some year they find it to be difficult. Prediction of the upcoming GATE 2025 exam’s difficulty level is not possible. As every year, the GATE paper is set by a different IIT or IISc. 

Q3- Where can I get the last 5 year’s GATE question papers?

Ans- You can get the last 5 years’ GATE question papers gate2025.iitr.ac.in and also from this page. 

Q4- What to do if I face difficulty in downloading the GATE previous year papers?

Ans- Check your internet or wifi connection again and then download the GATE previous year question papers PDF with solution books.

GATE 2018 Question Papers with Answer Keys

Aerospace Engineering (AE)

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Agricultural Engineering (AG)

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Architecture and Planning (AR)

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Biotechnology (BT)

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Civil Engineering (CE)

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Chemical Engineering (CH)

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Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

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Chemistry (CY)

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Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) 

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Electrical Engineering (EE)

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Ecology and Evolution (EY)

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Geology and Geophysics (GG)

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Instrumentation Engineering (IN)

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Mathematics (MA)

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Mechanical Engineering (ME)

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Mining Engineering (MN)

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Metallurgical Engineering (MT)

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Petroleum Engineering (PE)

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Physics (PH)

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Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)

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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)

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Engineering Sciences (XE)

Engineering Mathematics (XE-A)Question PaperAnswer Key
Fluid Mechanics (XE-B)Question Paper
Materials Science (XE-C)Question Paper
Solid Mechanics (XE-D)Question Paper
Thermodynamics (XE-E)Question Paper
Polymer Science and Engineering (XE-F)Question Paper
Food Technology (XE-G)Question Paper
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (XE-H)Question Paper

Life Sciences (XL)

Chemistry (XL-P)Question PaperAnswer Key
Biochemistry (XL-Q)Question Paper
Botany (XL-R)Question Paper
Microbiology (XL-S)Question Paper
Zoology (XL-T)Question Paper
Food Technology (XL-U)Question Paper

Related Questions

Q1- Is GATE previous year question paper available in English or Hindi?

Ans- GATE previous year question papers are available only in the English language. 

Q2- Which topics carry the high weightage in GATE 2018 Civil Engineering question papers?

Ans- Topics like Environmental Engineering, RCC, Geomatics Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Steel Structure, etc, were the high weightage topics in the GATE 2018 Civil Engineering question paper.

Q3- How to practice GATE 2018 previous year question papers?

Ans- After completing a GATE previous year question paper, you should carefully evaluate your performance. Identifying mistakes and understanding why they occur is critical for improvement. Focused attention on weak topics allows for targeted revision and a better understanding of topics.

Q4- Which is better GATE previous year question papers or sample papers?

Ans- Solving both GATE previous year papers PDF or sample papers is important for exam preparation. GATE previous year question papers will give you an idea about the exam pattern, high-weightage topics/chapters, and your mistakes. Sample papers on the other hand will help you practice different kinds of questions whose difficulty level varies. 

How Can I Download GATE Previous Year Question Papers?

Students can download GATE previous year papers PDF with solutions from the official website. We have also provided the GATE previous year question papers PDFs link on this page.

To download the GATE previous year question papers PDFs with solutions from the GATE official website follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Visit the official GATE 2025 website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Step 2: Click on the "Download" button and choose the relevant GATE question paper (year-wise) from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: Check for the subject code, and download the GATE question paper PDF.

Step 4: Save the GATE previous year question papers PDF file and start solving every day, without fail.

Related Questions

Q1- Where can I get the GATE previous year question papers with solutions?

Ans- You can download the GATE previous year question papers with solutions books from the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. 

Q2- When will the GATE previous year question papers PDF be released?

Ans- GATE previous year papers PDFs with solutions will be released after the GATE exam has been conducted.

Q3- Who will release the GATE question paper 2025?

Ans- IIT Roorkee will release the GATE 2025 question papers with the answer key on its website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. 

Q4- Is IIT Roorkee GATE paper easy?

Ans- We can’t predict the difficulty level of the GATE 2025 question paper.

GATE Question Paper 2025 Weightage

The GATE 2025 question paper will consist of 3 sections namely Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude, and Core Engineering (chosen by the students). However, Engineering Mathematics will not be asked in GATE Question papers with the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A. PH, and XL. The GATE question paper 2025 will include multiple choice questions (MCQs), multiple select questions (MSQs), and numerical answer types (NATs). The GATE exam 2025 will be held for a total of 100 marks. Students can check out the GATE question paper 2025 weightage below. 

GATE 2025 Question Paper Weightage

The GATE question paper 2025 weightage for paper codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS EC, EE, IN ME, MN, MT, PE, PI TF, and XE is as follows. 

Subject

Weightage

Core- Engineering Subject

72%

Engineering Mathematics

13%

General Aptitude 

15%

The GATE 2025 question paper weightage for AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A. PH, and XL is as follows.

Subject

Weightage

Core- Engineering Subject

85%

General Aptitude 

15%

Benefits of Solving GATE Previous Year Question Papers

Attempting the GATE previous year's papers helps you prepare in several ways. You must dedicate the last few months to solving GATE's previous year's questions. Following are the advantages of solving the GATE previous year question papers. 

Understanding of Exam Pattern

By solving the GATE previous year's question papers you get a better understanding of the exam pattern. You will learn about question types, marking schemes, section-wise weightage, topic-wise weightage, etc.

Improve Time Management Skills

Time is an important factor in the GATE exam. By attempting the GATE previous year papers your time accuracy improves. If you are falling behind in time, solving multiple papers from the previous year will help you improve your time management skills. 

Assess and Improve Yourself.

If you want to accurately track your preparation and assess your weaknesses, solving GATE past years' question papers can be extremely useful. It assists you in evaluating your performance and offers you a variety of self-evaluation options. Furthermore, you can figure out your weaknesses and improve your exam preparation in a better way.

Builds Confidence

One of the most significant advantages of solving GATE previous year question paper is that you will become an expert at confidently solving the answers. Regular practice will improve your problem-solving abilities, increasing your confidence. 

Identifying weaknesses.

Solving GATE previous year question papers frequently indicates topics in which you struggle to answer. Identifying shortcomings, whether in a certain subject, topic, or question type, is the first step toward improvement. 

Related Questions

Q1- How does solving GATE previous year papers PDFs help in revision?

Ans- Yes, solving the GATE previous year question papers will help you in revision. While attempting the previous year paper you will recall the formulas, and concepts to solve the questions. 

Q2- How can I improve my time management skills by solving the GATE previous year question papers?

Ans- Solving GATE previous year question papers improves time management by helping you get familiar with the exam pattern and develop strategies to allocate time for each section. You should solve GATE question papers as per the exam duration without taking a break and if you feel unable to complete the paper. Practise more. Regular practice also enhances your speed and accuracy.

Q3- Is GATE previous year question paper important?

Ans- Yes, GATE previous year question papers are very important for exam preparation. If you don't solve the GATE previous year papers you will not be able to understand the exam pattern and its difficulty level. You will not be prepared well for the GATE exam without solving the previous year papers. 

Q4- Is it good to solve GATE previous year question paper?

Ans- Yes, solving the GATE previous year papers PDFs can be quite beneficial if you want to keep track of your preparation and do an accurate analysis of your weaknesses. It assists in determining your level of performance and gives you many options for self-evaluation.

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FAQs about GATE Question Papers

What are the benefits of solving GATE Previous Year Question Papers?

Solving the previous year question papers of GATE helps to analyze the exam pattern, cover the important sections of various topics and also boost confidence.

 

Where can I download GATE 2023 question papers?

Students can simply download the GATE 2023 question papers in the PDF from links shared on this page. 

 

Can I crack GATE by solving previous year papers?

Yes. The GATE 2024 exam can be cleared by solving the previous year's question papers along with a proper preparation strategy. If you are capable of solving previous year's question papers, it will help you to have a firm grasp of the concepts and boost your confidence. 

 

What is the importance of GATE previous year papers?

Since GATE 2024 is a national-level entrance exam, the competition is high. Practicing the GATE previous year's question papers will help students boost their time management skills, get an idea about the common questions asked over the years, etc. 

 

Can I download all the GATE question papers for all subjects?

Yes, GATE previous year question papers for all the subjects are available on the official website.

 

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