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GATE Marking Scheme 2026 - IIT Guwahati released the GATE 2026 marking scheme on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The marking scheme for GATE 2026 consists of a total number of questions, section wise question and marks distribution. There will be a total of 65 questions in the GATE exam; 10 questions of General Aptitude(GA) and 55 subject specific questions. Each question will either carry 1 or 2 marks.
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Candidates can check the comprehensive marking scheme and GATE marks distribution for on this page as well. There will be three types of questions in the GATE 2026; MCQ, MSQ and NAT. Negative marking will be applicable only on MCQs, no negative marking for Multiple Select Questions(MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type(NAT). Read this article carefully to better understand the GATE 2026 marking scheme.
Below is the marking scheme for GATE 2026, check the number of questions and their mark distribution:
Particulars | Details |
Total Numbers of Questions | 65 |
Exam Sections | General Aptitude : 10 Ques Subject Component : 55 Ques |
Marks Carry | 1 or 2 |
Type of Questions | MCQ : Multiple Select Questions MSQ : Multiple Choice Questions NAT : Numerical Answer Type |
Negative Marking | 1 Mark MCQ : 1 for correct attempt and -⅓ for wrong attempt. 2 Mark MCQ : 2 for correct attempt and -⅔ for wrong attempt. |
In test papers AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, and TF |
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In test papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GE, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL |
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XE has a common compulsory section | XE-A(Engineering mathematics) carry 15 marks |
Below is the section wise question distribution for all GATE 2026 papers. There will be a total of 30 papers, which will be conducted on February 7,8,14,15 2025.
GATE 2026 Marking Scheme
GATE Paper Code | General Aptitude(GA) | Subject Questions | Total Marks |
AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, and TF | 15 | 85 | 100 |
AR [Part A + Part B (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] | 15 | 60 + 25 | 100 |
GE [Part A + Part B (Section I or Section II) | 15 | 55 + 30 | 100 |
GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics)] | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 |
XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 15 + (2 x 35) | 100 |
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 |
XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 25 + (2 x 30) | 100 |
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH | 15 | 85 | 100 |
Candidates must understand the GATE exam pattern and GATE 2026 syllabus before starting the GATE exam preparation. Check the below latest exam pattern as well.
GATE Exam Pattern
Particulars | Details |
Examination Mode | Computer based Exam(CBT) |
Language | English |
Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 minutes) |
Numbers of Questions | 65 |
Exam Sections | General Aptitude : 10 Ques Subject Component : 55 Ques |
Marks Carry | 1 or 2 |
Type of Questions | MCQ : Multiple Select Questions MSQ : Multiple Choice Questions NAT : Numerical Answer Type |
Negative Marking | 1 Mark MCQ : 1 for correct attempt and -⅓ for wrong attempt. 2 Mark MCQ : 2 for correct attempt and -⅔ for wrong attempt. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GATE 2026 will be for 100 marks with a duration of 3 hours.
For 1-mark MCQs, ⅓ mark is deducted; for 2-mark MCQs, ⅔ mark is deducted. No negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions.
Most 1-mark questions carry 1 mark each, and 2-mark questions carry 2 marks each. Wrong attempts will have negative marking.
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To take GATE mock tests, first choose a reliable source like GATE official portal, NPTEL, Made Easy, or ACE Engineering. Sign up or register online to access the full-length tests. Simulate the actual 3-hour exam with proper timing and no distractions. Attempt complete tests to practice time management and exam strategy. After each test, analyze your performance to identify weak areas and revise. Regularly taking 1–2 mocks per week helps improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
For GATE Life Sciences question banks, you can go for GATE past year's papers to understand the exam style, and you can buy online test series from a coaching site for lots of new practice questions.
you can get question book one from publishers like IFAS or GKP. Also use free online resources like NPTEL and EasyBiologyClass for extra practice and study materials. Good luck!
Here are GATE exam aptitude topics from high to low weightage:
1. English Comprehension & Vocabulary
2.Numerical Ability and Arithmetic
3.Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
4.Data Interpretation
5.Geometry & Mensuration basic
6.Algebra basic
7.Probability and Statistics
8.General Knowledge and Miscellaneous Verbal like odd one out, analogy, word usage.
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Here is the link where you can get required question paper : GATE 2024 EE Question Paper
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