Updated By Ritoprasad Kundu on 01 Feb, 2024 12:48
Predict your Percentile based on your GATE performance
Predict NowGATE 2023 examination consisted of a total 65 questions and the examination was conducted for 100 words. Further the questions were divided into 3 categories including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ’s), Multiple Select Questions (MCQ’s) and Numerical Answer Type Questions (NAT). GATE 2023 examination was conducted as Computer Based Test (CBT) on February 4, 5,11 and 12, 2023 by IIT Kanpur. The overall difficulty level of the GATE 2023 question paper was moderate, with a mix of direct and conceptual questions. CSE was considered to be the most challenging subject, while ME was on the easier side. Chemistry was generally balanced in terms of difficulty level. We have listed the subject-wise GATE question paper 2023 PDFs here. Going through the GATE 2023 question paper will help aspirants understand the type & weightage of questions asked in the exam and prepare for the upcoming sessions.
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Attempt nowCandidates can easily download the GATE 2023 question paper and their solutions from the table below. The question paper and its solution help students learn about the paper pattern and questions asked in the GATE examination.
Subject | Course Code | Question Paper | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | ||
Agricultural Engineering | AG | Download Here | |
Architecture and Planning | AR | Download Here | |
Biomedical Engineering | BM | Download Here | |
Biotechnology | BT | Download Here | |
Civil Engineering (Morning - 9.30 AM to 12,30 PM) | CE1 | Download Here | |
Civil Engineering (Afternoon 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM) | CE2 | Download Here | |
Chemical Engineering | CH | Download Here | |
Computer Science and Information Technology | CS | Download Here | |
Chemistry | CY | Download Here | |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC | Download Here | |
Electrical Engineering | EE | Download Here | |
Environment Science and Engineering | ES | Download Here | |
Ecology and Evolution | EY | Download Here | |
Geomatics Engineering | GE | Download Here | |
Geology and Geophysics 1 | GG1 | Download Here | |
Geology and Geophysics 2 | GG2 | Download Here | |
Instrumentation Engineering | IN | Download Here | |
Mathematics | MA | Download Here | |
Mechanical Engineering | ME | Download Here | |
Mining Engineering | MN | Download Here | |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT | Download Here | |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM | Download Here | |
Petroleum Engineering | PE | Download Here | |
Physics | PH | Download Here | |
Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | Download Here | |
Statistics | ST | Download Here | |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | TF | Download Here | |
Engineering Sciences | XE | Download Here | |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Economics | XH - C1 | Download Here | |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Linguistics | XH - C3 | Download Here | |
Humanities and Social Sciences - English | XH - C2 | Download Here | |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Philosophy | XH - C4 | Download Here | |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology | XH - C5 | Download Here | |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology | XH - C6 | Download Here | |
Life Sciences | XL | Download Here |
The overall difficulty level of the GATE 2023 exam was rated as moderate. However, the difficulty level varied across the different subjects. We have included in the table below the subject-wise difficulty level for GATE 2023:
| GATE 2023 Subjects | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|
Agricultural Engineering | Moderate to Difficult |
Agricultural Engineering | Moderate to Difficult |
Architecture and Planning | Easy to Moderate |
Biomedical Engineering | Moderate |
Biotechnology | Moderate to Difficult |
Civil Engineering (Forenoon) | Moderate |
Civil Engineering (Afternoon) | Moderate |
Chemical Engineering | Moderate to Difficult |
Computer Science and Information Technology | Moderate |
Chemistry | Moderate to Difficult |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | Moderate |
Electrical Engineering | Moderate to Difficult |
Environment Science and Engineering | Moderate |
Ecology and Evolution | Moderate |
Geomatics Engineering | Moderate |
Geology and Geophysics 1 | Moderate to Difficult |
Geology and Geophysics 2 | Moderate to Difficult |
Instrumentation Engineering | Easy to Moderate |
Mathematics | Moderate to Difficult |
Mechanical Engineering | Moderate to Difficult |
Mining Engineering | Moderate to Difficult |
Metallurgical Engineering | Moderate |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Moderate |
Petroleum Engineering | Moderate |
Physics | Moderate |
Production and Industrial Engineering | Moderate |
Statistics | Moderate to Difficult |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | Moderate |
Engineering Sciences | Moderate to Difficult |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Economics | Moderate to Easy |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Linguistics | Moderate to Easy |
Humanities and Social Sciences - English | Moderate to Easy |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Philosophy | Moderate to Easy |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology | Moderate to Easy |
Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology | Moderate |
Life Sciences | Moderate to Difficult |
GATE 2023 question paper was overall well-balanced and covered all the important topics from the syllabus. However, there were some topics which had more weightage than others. Candidates can check below the GATE 2023 question paper weightage for main subjects:
| Subject | General Aptitude (GA) | Engineering Mathematics (EM) | Core Subject | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS/IT | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Data Structures & Programming carried highest weightage, questions were theoretical and conceptual, Aptitude section tougher. |
| EE | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Overall paper moderate but Engineering Mathematics slightly difficult, some numerical questions challenging. |
| ECE | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Aptitude easy, core subjects moderate, paper considered manageable by many. |
| CE | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Aptitude easy, Technical section moderate to high, some numerical questions tough. |
| ME | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Overall paper moderate, Engineering Mathematics slightly difficult, some numerical questions challenging. |
| CH | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Generally considered balanced, some topics (Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer) considered tougher. |
| IN | 15% (15 marks) | 13% (17 marks) | 72% (78 marks) | 100% | Overall moderate, but some specific areas like Chemical Reaction Engineering and Process Control considered slightly difficult. |
Candidates can get an overview of the GATE 2023 question paper here in the below table.
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| GATE 2023 Organising / Conducting Institute | IIT Kanpur |
| Scope | National Entrance Exam |
| GATE Question Paper Pattern | MCQs, MSQs and NAT |
| Courses Available after Qualifying GATE | Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science |
| Official website for GATE 2023 Question Papers | gate.iitk.ac.in |
In order to download the question paper of GATE 2023 candidates can follow the steps that are mentioned below.
| From Official Website | From CollegeDekho |
|---|---|
| Direct Links are provided in this page. Candidates can directly download the GATE 2023 question paper and the answer keys available on this page. |
Predict your Percentile based on your GATE performance
Predict Your RankCandidates can check our CollegeDekho exam page to get the GATE 2023 memory-based question papers and the previous year's question papers. Apart from this, the official GATE website, hosted by IIT Kanpur, offers access to all previous years' question papers and answer keys.
The marking scheme for GATE 2024 differed slightly based on the question type. For MCQ, one mark was awarded for a correct answer and minus 1/3 mark was deducted for a wrong answer. For two-mark MCQs, two marks were awarded for a correct answer, and minus 2/3 mark was deducted for a wrong answer. For NATs, no negative marking was applied.
The format of the GATE 2023 question paper varied slightly depending on the specific subject, but generally followed a common structure. All GATE 2023 papers comprised a total of 65 questions. The paper was divided into two sections: General Aptitude (GA): This section contained 10 questions carrying 15% of the total marks (15 marks) and Core Subjects: This section contained 55 questions carrying 85% of the total marks (85 marks There were two types of questions in both sections MCQ and NAT.
The highest weightage topics for in GATE 2023 CS question paper included Data Structures & Algorithms, Programming Languages, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, and Theory of Computation.
As per GATE 2023 general trends across subjects, Engineering Mathematics carried a moderate weightage of around 12-15%. Important topics included Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Numerical Methods. General Aptitude carried a weightage of 15% across most subjects. There was more focus on Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, and Engineering Mathematics in this section.
GATE 2024 Question Paper refers to the collection of all question papers from the 2023 session of the GATE exam. The GATE exam is one of the toughest entrance exams in India, and attempting the GATE 2023 Question Paper will enable candidates to practice the type of questions that might come in the GATE exam and make them aware of the exam trends.
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