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GATE Exam Date:07 Feb' 26 - 08 Feb' 26
GATE Question Papers for Civil Engineering: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 for Civil Engineering will be conducted by IIT Guwahati. While the official exam dates are yet to be announced, aspirants can begin their preparation by thoroughly reviewing previous years’ question papers. GATE Civil Engineering question papers serve as an important resource for understanding the exam pattern, difficulty level along with types of questions asked. Practicing these papers helps candidates identify important topics, improve time management, and build exam readiness. Aspirants preparing for the GATE 2026 exam must download the previous year's question paper. The officials have released the question paper of Civil Engineering and you can check it in this article.
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These can help you as a practice tool for GATE 2026. The GATE 2025 CE question paper is given here:
Candidates can download gate previous year's question paper on civil engineering from the table below. The question papers are organized by year, so you can easily find the ones you need for reference or test preparation.
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Topic | Weightage % | Topic | Weightage % |
Solid Mechanics | 7.75 | Highway & Surveying | 12 |
Structural Analysis | 3.5 | Design of Steel Structures | 4.25 |
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic machine | 6.75 | Environment Engg | 9 |
Irrigation and Hydrology | 7.75 | General Aptitude | 15 |
RCC and Prestressed concrete | 6.5 | Engineering Mathematics | 12.25 |
Geo-Technical | 15.25 |
Subject Code/Name | No. of Questions | Marks Distribution | Marks | Negative Marking | Total time |
General Aptitude | 10 | 5 Ques- 1 Marks 5 Ques- 2 Marks | 15 | 1/3 for 1 mark Que in MCQ | |
CE (Civil Engineering) | 45 | 18 Ques- 1 Marks 27 Ques- 2 marks | 72 | 2/3 for 2 mark Que in MCQ | |
Engineering Mathematics | 10 | 7 Ques- 1 Marks 3-Ques- 2 Marks | 13 | No Negative marking in MSQ and NAT No Negative Markin | |
Total | 65 | 100 | 180 Minutes |
Practicing previous years' GATE Civil Engineering question papers offers numerous benefits that can enhance candidates' performance in the exam. Here are the key advantages:
Code of the First (Primary) Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper | Code of the First (Primary) Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
CE | AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE | NM | CE, ME |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates must bring a printed copy of their GATE admit card along with a valid photo ID (like Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID) to the exam center.
No, you cannot choose your exam date. GATE is usually conducted on multiple days, but the exact dates and slots are assigned by the officials.
Yes, candidates can use the previous years' GATE Civil Engineering question papers to enhance their preparation.
Yes, Candidates can download the GATE CSE question paper previous year on this page.
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Yes, you as a Bachelor of Science graduate in home science can appear for the GATE 2026 exam, as the eligibility criteria include graduates from "Science" and other fields, as well as those in the 3rd year or higher of an undergraduate program.
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Hey! The GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is very important for long-term career growth. It opens opportunities for postgraduate studies (M.Tech, MS, PhD) in top institutes like IITs and NITs and is also used by many public sector companies (PSUs) for recruitment, often with higher salary packages. In the long run, qualifying GATE can enhance your technical knowledge, career prospects, and credibility in the engineering field.
If your GATE application shows failed status even after a successful payment, don’t worry, this usually happens due to server or transaction update delays. First, wait for 24–48 hours as sometimes the status gets updated automatically. If it still shows failed, you should raise a query through the GATE application portal by providing your enrollment ID and payment receipt or transaction details. You can also contact the GATE zonal office via email or helpline with proof of payment. Keeping a screenshot of the payment success message will also help in resolving the issue quickly.
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You can refer to the online E Books for GATE examination available on our official website that you can download anytime.
Kindly refer to the link attached below to access them for practice.
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