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GATE 2024 Chemistry Expected Chapter-Wise WeightageGATE 2024 Chemistry Expected Chapter-Wise Weightage: For candidates aspiring to seek a graduation degree in Chemistry, it is essential to have a better understanding of the GATE 2024 Chemistry chapter-wise weightage. By having a clear idea of the weightage of each chemistry chapter, GATE takers can strategically plan their preparation and focus on topics that carry higher weightage. The exam pattern for chemistry comprises 85% weightage for core chemistry subjects and 15% for General Aptitude. The GATE 2024 Chemistry(CY) question paper will have 55 questions from 3 subsections i.e., Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry.
GATE 2024 Chemistry Expected Chapter-Wise Weightage
Candidates must note that GATE 2023 Chemistry (CY) exam will include Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions, and Multiple Select Questions (MSQs). Find expected marks-distribution here and accordingly prepare for the examination
Section | Expected Weightage |
|---|---|
General Aptitude | 15 marks |
Chemical Equilibrium | 3 to 4 marks |
Chemical Kinetics | 4 to 5 marks |
Group Theory | 2 to 3 marks |
Transitional Elements | 2 to 3 marks |
Stereochemistry | 3 to 4 marks |
Organics Synthesis | 4 to 5 marks |
Biomolecules | 1 to 2 marks |
Experimentation Techniques in Organic Chemistry | 1 to 2 marks |
Reaction Mechanisms | 4 to 5 marks |
Spectroscopy | 1 to 2 marks |
Main Group Elements | 3 to 4 marks |
Organometallics | 2 to 3 marks |
Structure | 2 to 3 marks |
Spectroscopy | 2 to 3 marks |
Solids | 1 to 2 marks |
Radioactivity | 2 to 3 marks |
Heterocyclic Compounds: | 2 to 3 marks |
Pericyclic Reactions and Photochemistry | 2 to 3 marks |
GATE 2024 Chemistry Marking Scheme
The exam takers must keep in mind the marks distribution and negative marking while preparing for the examination. Find the marking scheme for GATE 2024 Chemistry in the following table.
Subject | No. of Questions | Marks Distribution | Marks percent weightage | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Aptitude | 10 questions |
| 15 marks |
|
Chemistry(CY) | 55 questions |
| 85 marks | |
Total | 65 questiobs | 100 marks |
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