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GATE 2026 Marks Distribution: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has released the GATE marks distribution 2026 on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can also check the GATE 2026 Marks Distribution on this page. The total marks for most GATE papers (across 15 sections) are 100, divided into 15 marks for General Aptitude (GA), 13 marks for Engineering Mathematics, and 72 marks for the core subject questions. The GATE 2026 exam consists of 100 marks, divided into 65 questions, with a General Aptitude section worth 15 marks. The remaining 85 marks are for subject-specific content. The authority will conduct the GATE entrance exam on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
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The total marks for GATE 2026 exam is 100. Among the total marks of 100 in the exam, the General Aptitude (GA) section receives 15 marks distributed equally between all test papers. The 85 marks out of the 100 form the basis of the subject-specific content. For most papers (AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, GE, IN, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PI, TF), Engineering Mathematics contributes 13 marks.
In the XE paper, the compulsory section XE-A (Engineering Mathematics) carries 15 marks. For other papers (AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, XL), the subject component also carries 85 marks. For a more detailed understanding on marks distribution in GATE, candidates can refer to the article given below.
Candidates can check the GATE 2026 Marks distribution from the table below.
GATE Paper Code | GA marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Total Time (Minutes) |
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AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST | 15 | 85 | 100 | 180 |
AR [Part A + Part B (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] | 15 | 60 + 25 | 100 | 180 |
GE [Part A + Part B (Section I or Section II) | 15 | 55 + 30 | 100 | 180 |
GG [Part A + Part B (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics)] | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 | 180 |
XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 15 + (2 x 35) | 100 | 180 |
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 | 180 |
XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 25 + (2 x 30) | 100 | 180 |
CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST | 15 | 85 | 100 | 180 |
Check the below table to understand the section-wise distribution of marks for the GATE pattern for CSE -
Section | No. of Questions | CSE Marks Distribution | GATE Total Marks for CSE |
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General Aptitude | 10 | (1 x 5 ) (2 x 5) | 15 |
Computer Science and Information Technology | 44 | (25 x 1) (30 x 2) | 72 |
Engineering Mathematics | 11 | 13 | |
GATE exam total marks for CSE | 65 | 100 |
Subject Code/Name | No. of Questions | 1 mark | 2 marks | Marks |
General Aptitude | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 |
Subject Questions | 55 | 25 | 30 | 85 |
Total | 65 | 30 | 35 | 100 |
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Candidates can check the GATE Physics Marks Distribution 2026 in the table below.
Subject Code/Name | No. of Questions | GATE Physics Marks Distribution | Marks per cent weightage | Negative Marking | Total time |
General Aptitude | 10 | 5 x 1 5 x 2 | 15 | 1/3 for 1 mark Question in MCQ 2/3 for 2 marks question in MCQ No Negative marking in MSQ and NAT | |
Physics | 55 | (25 x 1) (30 x 2) | 85 | ||
Total | 65 | 100 | 180 Minutes |
Particulars | Details |
Mode of Examination | The test papers will be in English. Computer Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities]. |
Duration | 3 Hours* |
Number of Subjects (Papers) | 30 |
Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subjects |
Type of Questions | Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
Questions for testing these abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Engineering Mathematics**: 13 marks Subject Questions: 72 marks Total: 100 marks (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks) |
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 marks Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks |
Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions. There is no partial marking in MSQ. |
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The examination papers for GATE 2026 will be presented in the English language. Every test in GATE 2025 assigns a maximum of 100 marks where 15 marks come from General Aptitude which appears in all tests. The particular subject topics serve as the basis for assessing 85 of the total exam points across the different papers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
The total marks for GATE 2026 is 100.
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If your GATE 2026 application shows "under scrutiny," continue to monitor your applicant portal and registered email for updates, as this is a routine process where officials verify your details. An "under scrutiny" status does not mean your application is rejected; you may be notified of discrepancies and given a chance to correct them during the application correction window, which opens later. Keep your application details accurate and prepare for the exam while waiting for the correction window to open.
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In the GATE application form , you should enter your name exactly as it appears in your official ID proof , even if the order is different.
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If your ID proof shows Surname + First Name , enter it in the same way in the form.
Do not change the order to First Name + Surname.
This is important because your GATE admit card and scorecard will match your ID proof.
Keep it exactly the same to avoid any issues later.
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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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