What is a GATE Virtual Calculator and How to Use It?

Because the GATE candidates are not allowed to carry physical calculators, the officials allow the use of virtual calculators to assist the candidates to solve complex equations. Check out everything about the GATE virtual calculator from the article below.

Table of Contents

Detailed Procedure to Operate the GATE Virtual Calculator
Important Pointers Regarding the GATE Virtual Calculator
Related GATE Links
Faqs

GATE Virtual Calculator: One of the most important parts of getting a good score in GATE is utilizing the Virtual Calculator effortlessly during the test. Because applicants are not permitted to bring a real calculator to the GATE test, they must solve numerical-based problems using a virtual calculator. As a result, every GATE aspirant must be familiar with utilising a Virtual Calculator and must use it frequently during GATE test preparation . The online virtual calculator for GATE is a calculator that has all of the functions and operators needed to carry out operations. On the GATE exam day, applicants can use the virtual calculator. The online calculator will only be available through the mouse and no keyboard will be required. GATE exam dates are February 3, 4, 10 and 11. Candidates will be able to appear for the exams in two shifts. Forenoon session, i.e. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and Afternoon session, i.e. 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

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The GATE virtual calculator was first introduced during the 2016 exam. The calculator is a bit complex and the aspiring candidates must have a good idea regarding how to use the GATE virtual calculator. Here are some important pointers regarding the same and the detailed instructions regarding how to use the calculator.

Detailed Procedure to Operate the GATE Virtual Calculator

The detailed procedure to operate the GATE virtual calculator and pointers regarding the functions of the same has been discussed in this section -

Function	Input
Clear all inputs	Press “C”
Delete values entered in the input box	Press “←”
Arithmetic operators	Press “+/-/*/➗”
Logarithmic functions	log, ln, log2x, logyx
Trigonometric operations using degree	Sin/Cos/Tan (0)
Trigonometric operations using radians	Sin (π)
Cube operations	X3
Square operations	X2
Power of ten	10x
Exponential	ex
Factorial	n!
Modulus or Absolute Function	(I x I)
Percent operator	%
Modulo function	(mod)
Reciprocal	1/x
Constants	(π = 3.14; e=2.71)
Exp	a*10b
Unary plus and minus	Or -
Power roots	√

Examples

Arithmetic operators	To calculate 1+23, press “1”, “+”, “”, “3” and “=”
Logarithmic functions	To calculate 1* ln (20) +3, press “1”, “*”, “20 log”, “+”, “3” and “=”
Trigonometric operations using degree	To calculate 1* Sin (40)+55, press “1”, “*”, “(,40, sin,)”, “+”, “55” and “=”
Trigonometric operations using radians	To calculate 1 * sin π, press “1”, “*”, “π”, “sin” and “=”
Cube operations	To calculate 1 * 23, press “1”, “*”, “2”, “x3 “ and “=”
Square operations	To calculate 1 * 22, press “1”, “*”, “2”, “x2 “ and “=”
Power of ten	To calculate 1 * 210, press “1”, “*”, “2”, “10x “ and “=”
Exponential	To calculate 1 * e5 , press “1”, “*”, “5”, “ex “ and “=”
Factorial	To calculate 2!, press “2”, “n!” and “=”
Modulus or Absolute Function	To calculate I (-10) I, press “(, -, 10,)”, “I x I” and “=”
Percent operator	To calculate 10 % of 100, press “10”, “%”, “100” and “=”
Modulo function	To calculate 10 mod 2, press “10”, “mod”, “2” and “=”
Reciprocal	To calculate 1/10, press “10”, “1/x” and “=”
Constants	To calculate 2π, press “2”, “*”, “π”, and “=”
Exp	To calculate 2 * 103 , press “2”, “exp”, “3”, and “=”
Unary plus and minus	To calculate -210, press “2”, “-”, “”, “10” and “=”
Power roots	To calculate 10 * √21, press “10”, “*”, “21”, “√”, and “=”

Important Pointers Regarding the GATE Virtual Calculator

Some important pointers regarding the GATE virtual calculator are mentioned in this section -

The officials at the exam centres will authorize candidates taking the GATE entrance examination to utilise the virtual calculator
Simple operation keys will be present on the right side of the GATE virtual calculator
The keys for scientific functions and operations will be located on the virtual calculator's left side
Inverse functions will have their own keys, so applicants will not need press the “Shift” or “Inv” keys and the inverse functions will be listed below the corresponding functions
Candidates will be able to locate the trigonometric functions that have been grouped together
In the virtual calculator, the hyperbolic functions will also be grouped together
At the top of the virtual calculator, candidates will see two display boxes in which one of the boxes will show the key sequence pushed by the candidate for reference and the other box will display the actual entered numbers or the results of the computation
Because there are no capabilities for doing matrix calculations on the virtual calculator, these must be done manually
A drawback of the calculator is that complex numbers cannot be represented on it. Nevertheless, complex numbers linked to power systems or any other field that may be solved can be expressed on the GATE virtual calculator
There will be no specific keys for converting polar to rectangular and vice versa so, the candidate must utilise the GATE Virtual calculator to do the necessary conversions

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FAQs

How to calculate Exponential using a GATE virtual calculator?

Let us take an example, To calculate 1 * e5 , candidates will have to press “1”, “*”, “5”, “ex “, and “=”.

When is GATE 2023 scheduled to be conducted?

GATE 2023 exam dates are February 4,5, 11, and 12, 2023. Candidates will be able to appear for the exams in two shifts. Forenoon session, i.e. 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and Afternoon session, i.e. 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

How to calculate cubic operations using a GATE virtual calculator?

Let us take an example, To calculate 1 * 23, using a GATE virtual calculator, candidates are required to press “1”, “*”, “2”, “x3 “ and “=”.

What are the inputs for the Logarithmic functions using a GATE virtual calculator?

log, ln, log2x, logyx are the inputs required to do Logarithmic functions using a GATE virtual calculator.

How to do ‘Trigonometric operations using degree’ in the GATE virtual calculator?

For doing Trigonometric operations using degree operating a GATE virtual calculator, candidates are required to input Sin/Cos/Tan (0).

Which iit or nit can I get in electrical engineering. My gate score is 365

-AsthaUpdated on April 30, 2026 10:12 PM

21 Answers

Arya Sharma , Student / Alumni

Yes, LPU offers a good option for M.Tech in Electrical Engineering. Admission can be through GATE score or university eligibility criteria, and a score like 365 can support admission consideration depending on category and seat availability. The program includes advanced study in power systems, control systems, electrical machines, and related core areas, along with well-equipped labs and project-based learning. Students also get exposure through technical workshops, industry interaction, and research-oriented projects, which help in building practical skills. Overall, LPU provides a structured academic environment focused on strengthening both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding in Electrical Engineering.

I got 76.8 in JEE Main, can I get Sastra College Admission? Tell me the cutoff for CBSE student?

-RAKESHUpdated on April 13, 2026 11:15 AM

1 Answer

Sohini Bhattacharya, Content Team

Dear Student,

With a 76.8 percentile score in JEE Main 2026, you are eligible to get a seat at Sastra University if you have 50% marks in your Class 12th aggregate. The admission process is conducted under the 50:50 rule, wherein students are shortlisted based on their JEE Main score and the normalisation of their Class 12th marks.

Thank you!

Is part-time MTech admission open for working professional at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram?

-sravaniUpdated on April 18, 2026 12:23 PM

2 Answers

ankita, Student / Alumni

I’m not fully sure about the current status of part-time M.Tech admissions at SRM Ramapuram, so it’s best to check their official website for exact details.However, if you’re looking for flexible and industry-oriented options, Lovely Professional University offers M.Tech in Biotechnology with a strong focus on research, lab work, and advanced concepts.The program is designed to suit both fresh graduates and working professionals with practical exposure and updated curriculum.It also provides good opportunities in research, healthcare, and biotech industries, making it a solid choice overall.