Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) opens doors to various opportunities in academic as well as in Jobs. The GATE 2025 was conducted on 1,2, 15 and 16 Feb 2026 by IIT Roorkee. This article provides GATE 2025 question papers and solutions for February 1 and 2, 15 and 16, all shifts as GATE 2025 is officially over. Students can go through subject-wise questions, answer keys, and professional solutions to look at difficulty levels, determine crucial topics, and enhance problem-solving strategies. The official question paper is released and you can check it on this page.
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The official question paper is out now! Download from below
Check the detailed exam pattern and structure of GATE 2025 given below:
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Total Duration |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
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Total Questions |
65 questions |
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Maximum Marks |
100 marks |
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Medium of Exam |
Available in English only |
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Mode of Exam |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
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Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Numerical Value Based Questions (NVBQs) |
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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:
Go to the official GATE website
Move to the download section
Select the year (2025)
Click on the GATE Question Paper link
The GATE question paper PDF will be shown
Download the PDF for future reference
The GATE 2025 marking scheme is given below for your reference. You can check it:
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Question Type |
Mark Distribution |
Negative Marking |
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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
1-mark questions: +1 mark 2-mark questions: +2 marks |
1-mark question: -1/3 mark 2-mark question: -2/3 mark |
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Numerical Answer Type (NAT) |
1-mark questions: +1 mark 2-mark questions: +2 marks |
No negative marking |
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General Aptitude (GA) |
1-mark questions: 5 questions 2-mark questions: 5 questions |
Same as above for MCQs |
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Subject-Specific Section |
1-mark questions: 30 questions 2-mark questions: 25 questions |
Same as above for MCQs |
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Total Marks |
100 marks |
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By looking at last year's examination questions students will have a clearer understanding of the format of the questions on the examination and the potential level of difficulty. Candidates will be able to develop and practice their time management skills, reflect on question patterns that often appear on the examination, and get a greater understanding of the topics that tend to be tested more often. These actions can make candidates more prepared when they take the actual test, which also increase confidence and develops analytic skills. For now, you can access the previous year question papers and you can check the GATE 2025 question paper as well.
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Paper Name |
GATE Question Paper |
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AE: Aerospace Engineering | |
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AG: Agricultural Engineering | |
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AR: Architecture and Planning | |
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BM: Biomedical Engineering | |
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BT: Biotechnology | |
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CE: Civil Engineering | |
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CH: Chemical Engineering | |
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CS: Computer Science and Information Technology | |
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CY: Chemistry | |
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DA: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | |
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EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering | |
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EE: Electrical Engineering | |
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ES: Environmental Science and Engineering | |
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EY: Ecology and Evolution | |
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GE: Geomatics Engineering | |
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GG: Geology and Geophysics | |
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IN: Instrumentation Engineering | |
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MA: Mathematics | |
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ME: Mechanical Engineering | |
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MN: Mining Engineering | |
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MT: Metallurgical Engineering | |
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NM: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | |
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PE: Petroleum Engineering | |
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PH: Physics | |
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PI: Production and Industrial Engineering | |
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ST: Statistics | |
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TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | |
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XE: Engineering Sciences | |
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XH: Humanities & Social Sciences | |
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XL: Life Sciences |
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Paper Name |
GATE Question Paper |
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CE: Civil Engineering Previous Year Question Papers | |
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CH: Chemical Engineering | |
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CS: Computer Science Engineering Previous Year Question Papers | |
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CY: Chemistry | |
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IN: Instrumentation Engineering Previous Year Question Papers | |
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XE: Engineering Sciences | |
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XH: Humanities & Social Sciences | |
Below are GATE question papers CSE, CE, ME, BT, and other papers. Candidates can download the GATE 2022 question paper with solution pdf using the link provided below.
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Paper Name |
GATE Question Paper |
GATE Answer Key |
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AE: Aerospace Engineering | ||
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AG: Agricultural Engineering | ||
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AR: Architecture and Planning | ||
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BM: Biomedical Engineering | ||
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BT: Biotechnology | ||
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CE: Civil Engineering | ||
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CH: Chemical Engineering | ||
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CS: Computer Science and Information Technology | ||
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CY: Chemistry | ||
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EC: Electronics and Communication Engineering | ||
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EE: Electrical Engineering | ||
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ES: Environmental Science and Engineering | ||
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EY: Ecology and Evolution | ||
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GG: Geology | ||
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GG: Geophysics | ||
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IN: Instrumentation Engineering | ||
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MA: Mathematics | ||
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ME: Mechanical Engineering | ||
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MN: Mining Engineering | ||
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MT: Metallurgical Engineering | ||
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PE: Petroleum Engineering | ||
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PH: Physics | ||
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PI: Production and Industrial Engineering | ||
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ST: Statistics | ||
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TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | ||
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XH-C1: Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics | ||
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XH-C2: Humanities & Social Sciences - English | ||
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XH-C3: Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics | ||
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XH-C4: Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy | ||
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XH-C5: Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology | ||
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XH-C6: Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology |
Candidates can check the GATE previous year questions with solutions.
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Paper Name |
GATE Question Paper |
GATE Answer Key |
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Aerospace Engineering | ||
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Agricultural Engineering | ||
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Architecture and Planning | ||
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Biomedical Engineering | ||
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Biotechnology | ||
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Civil Engineering | ||
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Chemical Engineering | ||
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Computer Science and Information Technology | ||
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Chemistry | ||
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Electronics and Communication Engineering | ||
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Electrical Engineering | ||
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Environmental Science and Engineering | ||
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Ecology and Evolution | ||
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Geology | ||
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Geophysics | ||
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Instrumentation Engineering | ||
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Mathematics | ||
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Mechanical Engineering | ||
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Mining Engineering | ||
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Metallurgical Engineering | ||
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Petroleum Engineering | ||
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PH: Physics | ||
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PI: Production and Industrial Engineering | ||
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ST: Statistics | ||
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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science | ||
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Engineering Mathematics | ||
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Fluid Mechanics | ||
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Materials Science | ||
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Solid Mechanics | ||
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Thermodynamics | ||
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Polymer Science and Engineering | ||
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Food Technology | ||
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Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | ||
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Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics | ||
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Humanities & Social Sciences - English | ||
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Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics | ||
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Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy | ||
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Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology | ||
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Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology | ||
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XL-P: Chemistry | ||
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XL-Q: Biochemistry | ||
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XL-R: Botany | ||
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XL-S: Microbiology | ||
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XL-T: Zoology | ||
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XL-U: Food Technology |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can access the GATE 2025 question paper with the answer key on this article.
On Question asked by student community
Hello Student,
The topic wise mark distribution for GATE 2027 has not been officially released. GATE does not prescript fixed marks for each topic. The weightage varies every year independence on the question paper.
Please mention your GATE paper/branch (such as CSE, ECE, EE, ME, CE, DA, etc.), and we
Hello Dear Student,
Yes, you can appear for the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper even if you have a B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering , provided you meet the GATE eligibility criteria.
However, qualifying GATE ME does not automatically make you eligible for PSU jobs .
Hello, you can check the GATE Mechanical IIT cutoff (marks/score-wise) through this link: GATE Cutoff Marks for IITs and NITs 2026
Hello, the GATE marks required for admission to an NIT in Biotechnology vary depending on the NIT, category, CCMT counselling round, and seat availability. You can check the previous years' GATE cut-offs here: https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/gate-cutoff
Hello,
There is no fixed GATE score that guarantees admission to JEC Jabalpur. The required score varies every year depending on the branch, number of applicants, category, and cutoff trends. As an OBC candidate, you may receive category benefits if applicable. It is advisable to aim for a high GATE
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