The GATE CSE question paper 2026 will be available to download here once the exam is over. The GATE CSE exam is conducted over 2 shifts as it has 2 papers: GATE CS Paper I and GATE CS Paper II. The exam is scheduled for both shifts of February 8, 2026. Going through the GATE 2026 CSE question paper with solutions will help students understand the difficulty of the exam, question pattern and high weightage topics. It will also provide the detailed analysis required to test the GATE 2026 performance. Moreover, aspirants will be able to calculate their marks using the GATE 2026 CS answer key.
To check the GATE 2026 answer key, visit the official GATE website and log in with your credentials. Download the GATE answer key and compare it with your answers to estimate your score.
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Check the content below for the GATE 2026 CS question paper PDF. Also, find previous year paper here.
You can use the Gate 2026 cse question paper with solutions pdf free download option from below. The GATE question paper will be added in the table right after the exam is over.
GATE Computer Science Question Papers with Answers PDF | Available soon |
The GATE CS question paper is one of the most important exams for aspirants aiming to pursue MTech or other opportunities in computer science and related fields. Go through the table below to understand the exam paper pattern for GATE CS question paper 2026:
Particulars | Details |
Total Marks | 100 |
Mode | CBT (Computer-Based Test) |
Duration | 3 Hours |
Number of Questions | 65 |
Sections | General Aptitude + Computer Science |
Exam Date | February 8, 2026 ( Both forenoon and afternoon shifts) |
You can also check the exam pattern of GATE 2026 to the marking scheme.
Once you have the Gate 2026 cse question paper with solutions pdf free download, you can use it to calculate your marks as well. Using the below table and formula, you can calculate your estimated marks for GATE 2026:
Component | Details |
Total Marks | 100 marks per paper |
Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Question Types | MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions), MSQ (Multiple Select Questions), NAT (Numerical Answer Type) |
Marks per Question | 1 mark or 2 marks |
Negative Marking – MCQ | 1-mark MCQ: –1/3 mark for each wrong answer 2-mark MCQ: –2/3 mark for each wrong answer |
You can use the above question paper once the exam is over. You will be able to calculate/ assume your marks based on the given formula below:
Formula: Total marks = Total marks secured for correct response – Negative marks for wrong response.
First, click on the GATE Computer Science Question Papers link available in the table above. By clicking on that link, you will be redirected to the official website of Careers360. Old users can log in using their registered email ID and password, while new users will need to complete the registration process. After logging in, click on the Download PDF option. The GATE Computer Science Question Paper with Answers PDF will be sent to your registered email ID. Check your inbox to view and download the PDF for reference and practice.
The GATE CS question paper covers computer and data science syllabus. However, like any other exam, this subject also has a weightage average depending on the last 5 years of the exam. Upon reviewing the GATE 2026 CSE question paper with solutions, the following weightage table was prepared. This can help you prepare better for the GATE CS question paper 2026:
Chapter | Weightage |
Aptitude | 16.40% |
Engineering Mathematics | 15.73% |
Programming and Data Structures | 9.89% |
Computer Networks | 9.89% |
Computer Organization & Architecture | 9.44% |
Operating System | 8.54% |
Theory of Computation | 8.76% |
Digital Logic | 7.19% |
Algorithms | 4.94% |
Databases | 4.72% |
Compiler Design | 4.49% |
Grand Total | 100.00% |
You can also understand the weightage table by the following graph:
You can also download the GATE Computer Science Question Papers with Answers PDF:
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https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/last-15-years-gate-papers-solutions
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