GATE Exam Pattern 2022 (Released) - New Subject Added, Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme

GATE Exam Pattern 2022 - IIT Kharagpur has released the exam pattern of GATE 2022 along with the official brochure. The authorities have added two new subjects to the GATE 2022 includes Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering and Geomatics Engineering.

GATE 2022 exam pattern consists of details related to the mode of the GATE 2022 exam, the number of questions asked, sections, marking scheme, and more. GATE exam pattern 2022 will help candidates to know the pattern in which the GATE question paper will be prepared. Along with the GATE exam pattern, students must also check the GATE 2022 syllabus. Candidates preparing for GATE exam must check the complete article to know more about GATE 2022 exam pattern.

GATE Exam Pattern 2022

IIT Kharagpur has released the exam pattern of GATE 2022 along with the official brochure. With the help of the GATE exam pattern, the candidates can know many important details related to the GATE exam such as the types of questions to be asked in the exam, the total number of questions, exam duration, and much more.

GATE 2022 Exam Pattern - Highlights

GATE Exam Pattern 2022 - Paper Code Wise Subject Weightage

GATE 2022 Exam Pattern - Marking Scheme

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GATE 2022 Marking Scheme

• In GATE 2022, General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics will be compulsory sections which include 15% weightage each in total marks in GATE papers with codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE. The remaining 70% weightage will be given to the subject selected by the student.

• In the case of GATE 2022 question papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, and XL there will be a compulsory section of General Aptitude (15% of the total marks). The remaining 85% weightage will be given to the selected subject.

GATE 2022 Question Paper Pattern

Below are the few important points that candidates need to know about GATE papers 2022:

GATE 2022 Geomatics Engineering (GE) Paper

• The GE Paper contains the General Aptitude (GA) section (15 Marks) as applicable for all papers of GATE 2022.
• The rest of the GATE GE Paper consists of two parts covering the syllabus: Part A (55 marks) and Part B (30 marks).
• Part A is compulsory for all the candidates.
• Part B contains two optional sections: Section I and Section II. Candidates have to choose any one of these during the examination.

GATE 2022 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Paper

GATE 2022 Architecture and Planning (AR) New Pattern

• The Paper contains the General Aptitude (GA) section (15 Marks) as applicable for all papers of GATE 2022.
• The Paper consists of two parts covering the GATE 2022 syllabus: Part A (60 marks) and Part B (25 marks).
• Part A is compulsory for all the candidates.
• Part B contains two optional sections: Part B1 (Architecture) and Part B2 (Planning).
• Candidates have to choose any one of these during the examination.

GATE 2022 Papers (Except GG, XE, XL)

• GATE 2022 papers will have 45 questions, out of which 15 questions will carry 1 mark each and 30 carried 2 marks each.

• There will be multiple choice questions and numerical answer-type questions present in the GATE paper.

GATE 2022 Geology and Geophysics Paper (GG)

• The Geology and Geophysics Paper of GATE will be divided into two parts - A and B.

• Part A is mandatory, while Part B comprises two sections – Geology (Section I) and Geophysics (Section II). It will be up to the candidates which section they want to opt for.

• Part A contains 25 questions carrying 1 mark each. Numerical answer-type questions will also be present in this section.

• Part B (Section I and II) contain 30 questions carrying 2 marks each.

GATE 2022 Engineering Sciences (XE)

• This GATE paper will have one mandatory section which all candidates have to attempt i.e., Engineering Mathematics

• Another compulsory section is General aptitude consists of 15 marks.

• Section A consists of 11 questions with a total of 15 marks. The paper may also contain Some numerical answer-type questions.

• Candidates will have the option to choose any of the sections from Section B to H.

• The sections (B to H) comprise 22 questions each carrying 35 marks in total.

GATE Exam Pattern for Engineering Sciences

GATE Life Sciences (XL)

• Chemistry (Section P) is a mandatory section, consisting of 15 questions of total of 25 marks. This section also has a few numerical answer type questions.

• The paper also has a General Aptitude section of total of 15 marks.

• Apart from Chemistry, the candidates also have to choose one more section from Q to U. Each of the sections from Q to U consist of 20 questions carrying total of 30 marks

GATE 2022 Paper Pattern for Life Sciences

GATE Exam Subjects and Code

GATE exam pattern 2022 is different for different subjects. Below is the subject-wise GATE subject paper codes for all 29 subject-papers of GATE.

GATE 2022 Paper Codes

GATE 2022 Paper Codes for XH

GATE 2022 Paper Codes for XE and XL

**XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers will consist of sections listed in the table above

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How will GATE 2022 Question Paper Design?

GATE exam tests the abilities of candidates registered for the examination on various grounds. The question papers are designed as per the GATE 2022 exam pattern

• Recall – The questions asked in the GATE question paper will be directly linked to the principles, facts, formula, or laws of the paper selected by the candidate. Therefore, the memory and computation skills of the candidates were put to test through this.

• Comprehension – There will be questions that test the basic understanding of the candidates in their respective fields of study. Therefore, candidates have to stress fundamental ideas to draw out simple conclusions.

• Application – Candidates will be required to apply their computational and logical reasoning skills.

• Analysis and Synthesis – The questions comprise a mix of data, diagrams, and images. Candidates will be able to solve the questions by analyzing the information contained in them.

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GATE 2022 Exam- Key Guideline

Keep the following instruction in mind while appearing for GATE 2022:

• Physical calculators, wristwatches, and mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the JEE Main examination centres.

• For the ease and convenience of candidates, a virtual calculator will be provided on the screen of the candidates.

Guide to Attempt Online GATE Entrance Exam

How to navigate to a question?

• On the right side of the screen, candidates find a serial-wise list of questions.

• Candidates can directly navigate to a question by clicking on the JEE Main question number.

• The question will be displayed on the screen when the question button is pressed.

Procedure to answer a question?

• In the case of MCQs, candidates have to click on the particular option to select it.

• To de-select, the option, click on the option again. Candidates can also select the clear response option to de-select any option.

• In case of numerical-type questions, enter the answer through the virtual keyboard present on the screen.

Steps to save answers?

• Candidates have to click on the “Save and Next” option given on the screen.

• If candidates are unsure of their answer they can mark the question for review by selecting the “Mark for Review and Next” option.

• Once the time limit all the answers will be automatically submitted.

GATE Exam Pattern 2022 - Points to Remember

• GATE 2022 will be conducted only in online mode (Computer Based Test mode).

• The exam will be held for 3 hours.

• All of the questions that are asked in GATE will be related to the GATE 2022 syllabus.

• According to the GATE 2022 exam pattern, there will be two types of questions - Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Answer Type Questions.

• In the case of MCQs, candidates have to select one answer from the 4 options given and in NAT questions students have to enter the correct answer through the virtual keyboard.

• Candidates will be provided with a scribble pad for the rough work.