Entrance topic Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering GATE

GATE Exam Pattern

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GATE Exam

GATE Exam Pattern

Parameter	Details
Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Language	English
Duration	3 hours
Test papers	30
Question types	MCQ, MSQ and NAT
Total marks	100
General Aptitude	15 marks

Negative Marking

For an incorrect MCQ response, one-third of the marks is deducted for a one-mark question and two-thirds for a two-mark question. There is no negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions.

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Last verified: 01 October 2026

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