GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
GATE 2025 February 16 question paper with solutions - The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE, is an esteemed venue for students wishing to pursue postgraduate in engineering or employment in public sector enterprises. The GATE 2025 February 16 exam was conducted in 2 shifts. The morning shift (shift 1) got over at 12:30 pm, it conducted GATE 2025 exams for CE1 (Civil Engineering), GG (Geology and Geophysics), CH (Chemical Engineering), PH (Physics), and BT (Biotechnology). The afternoon shift is got over at 5:30pm with conduction of CE2 (Civil Engineering), ST (Statistics), XE (Engineering Sciences), XL (Life Sciences), and MN (Mining Engineering). You will be able to check GATE 2025 Feb 16 Question Papers with Solutions updates here for shift 1 and Shift 2 as is now over. This brings us to the end of GATE 2025.
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GATE 2025 February 16 both shift exams have concluded, and their respective memory based question paper is updated below. This will benefit you to improve your problem-solving skills and approach for future exams. Reviewing GATE 2025 Feb 16 All Shifts Question Papers with Solutions will help you better understand how well you performed and where you need improvement. Stay tuned for more updates!
Few memory based questions for February 16 Shift 2 Questions are given below, the rest will be updated shortly!
Below are few memory based questions for February 16 Shift 1 Question paper. All the other questions will be updated in this page shortly. Stay tuned!
Check the detailed exam pattern and structure of Gate 2025 given below:
Feature | Details |
Total Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Total Questions | 65 questions |
Maximum Marks | 100 marks |
Medium of Exam | Available in English only |
Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Value Based Questions (NVBQs) |
Sections | General Aptitude (15%), Engineering Subject (85%) |
You can follow the below steps to download the GATE 2025 question papers once they are officially released:
Visit the official Careers360.com website
Go to the download section
Select the year (2025)
Click on the GATE Question Paper link
The GATE question paper PDF will display
Download the PDF for future reference
Referring to the past year’s question papers helps students familiarize themselves with the exam’s question format and the level of difficulty they may encounter. It allows candidates to hone their time management, spot common question patterns, and increase their grasp of frequently tested topics. This focused practice improves analytical skills and boosts confidence, ensuring candidates feel more prepared and secure when facing the actual exam.
Paper Name | GATE Question Paper |
AE: Aerospace Engineering | |
AG: Agricultural Engineering | |
AR: Architecture and Planning | |
BM: Biomedical Engineering | |
BT: Biotechnology | |
CE: Civil Engineering | |
CH: Chemical Engineering | |
CS: Computer Science and Information Technology | |
CY: Chemistry | |
DA: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | |
EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
EE: Electrical Engineering | |
ES: Environmental Science and Engineering | |
EY: Ecology and Evolution | |
GE: Geomatics Engineering | |
GG: Geology and Geophysics | |
IN: Instrumentation Engineering | |
MA: Mathematics | |
ME: Mechanical Engineering | |
MN: Mining Engineering | |
MT: Metallurgical Engineering | |
NM: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | |
PE: Petroleum Engineering | |
PH: Physics | |
PI: Production and Industrial Engineering | |
ST: Statistics | |
TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | |
XE: Engineering Sciences | |
XH: Humanities & Social Sciences | |
XL: Life Sciences |
Paper Name | GATE Question Paper |
CE: Civil Engineering Previous Year Question Papers | |
CH: Chemical Engineering | |
CS: Computer Science Engineering Previous Year Question Papers | |
CY: Chemistry | |
IN: Instrumentation Engineering Previous Year Question Papers | |
XE: Engineering Sciences | |
XH: Humanities & Social Sciences | |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, the exam started at sharp 9:30 am as scheduled.
Once the application is submitted, you cannot change the paper or the exam center.
Yes, there is negative marking for MCQs, but no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
As an EEE (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) graduate, your core GATE paper is EE (Electrical Engineering).
You can also choose papers like IN (Instrumentation) or EC (Electronics and Communication) if you're comfortable. GATE now allows two-paper combinations EE plus IN is a valid pair.
Choose based on your strengths and future goals (e.g., PSU jobs, M.Tech). Always check the latest GATE brochure for updated paper codes and combinations.
How to clear GATE Exam :
First, know the syllabus and exam pattern.
Make a small study plan and follow it every week.
Read from good books or trusted online notes.
Practice old GATE question papers.
Give mock tests to check speed and accuracy.
Revise your notes and formulas again and again.
How to get Job in PSU:
Score high in GATE, because PSUs take only top ranks.
Keep checking PSU job notices regularly.
Apply on time with your GATE score.
Be ready for interviews or group discussions.
Work on subject knowledge and also your communication skills.
Yes, it will be acceptable. In GATE registration, the name should match your valid photo ID proof in terms of spelling, not the order. Many Indian IDs have surname written first, while the portal generates it as first–middle–last. Since all three parts of your name (Vikash, Rameshbhai, Bhagel) are correct, there won’t be any issue. Just ensure you upload the correct ID proof. During verification, they check spelling, photo, and signature, not the word order.
Hello,
Yes, you can change your category from General to OBC during the GATE 2026 correction window.
GATE always allows candidates to correct details like category. You will need to pay a small correction fee for this change. Make sure you upload a valid OBC certificate as per the format and date mentioned by GATE.
So, wait for the correction window, log in to your application, and update your category to OBC.
Hope it helps !
Hello! If you are preparing for GATE, there are plenty of free resources available online that can boost your preparation. You can easily access e-books, handwritten notes, subject wise PYQs, and test series shared by toppers on different platforms. Along with that, free PDFs and study material are available through various websites and Telegram channels. To make it easier, I will be attaching the link where you can find preparation tips, a study timetable, free study materials, and previous year question papers all in one place.
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-preparation-timetable
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/how-to-prepare-for-gate
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-preparation-material
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-mock-test
https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-question-papers
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