GATE Paper Analysis 2020

GATE Paper Analysis 2020 - Various coaching institutes and subject experts have released the GATE 2020 paper analysis for exams held on February 1, 2, 8 and 9 (both sessions). Details regarding difficulty level of papers along with section-wise division of topics, syllabus weightage, types of questions and more are available in GATE 2020 paper analysis. By referring to the GATE paper analysis 2020, candidates can check the particulars of the examination conducted by the authorities and accordingly prepare for their exam. The paper analysis of GATE 2020 is available in this article. IIT Delhi is conducting GATE 2020 on February 1, 2, 8 and 9. GATE exam is being conducted as a computer based test. Read the full article to know GATE Paper Analysis 2020.
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GATE 2020 result has been announced on March 13 in online mode. The secured GATE 2020 scores will allow the candidates to get M.E./M.Tech admissions or PSU recruitments.

GATE 2020 Paper Analysis

Candidates can check the paper analysis of GATE 2020 released by different institutes. Details about the difficulty level of the exam, syllabus weightage, types of questions, division of topics and more are available through GATE 2020 paper analysis. The different coaching institutes have compiled and released the expert paper analysis of GATE 2020 is available below.

GATE Question Papers and Answer Keys (As Per Coaching Centres)

February 9, 2020 - (Afternoon Session)

Civil Engineering

According to the students, the Civil Engineering paper was of moderate difficulty. For this paper, there were more Numerical Type questions. General aptitude and Engineering Mathematics section was easy. The highest weightage was from Geotech Engineering, Environment Engineering and Transportation Engineering. Most of the topics that were present in the paper were:

• Strength of Material
• Geotechnical
• Structural Analysis
• Transportation
• H&I
• FM & OCH
• RCC
• Environmental

February 9, 2020 - (Forenoon Session)

Civil Engineering

Paper was moderate in difficulty level. As per the reviews from the students, the paper was easy than the previous year paper. There were more than 25 NAT questions. Major questions were from Geotech and Environment. If we see previous year CE papers, we can see an increase in the number of questions from Environment over the years. Others topics that were asked are-

• Building Material
• Hydrology
• Surveying
• Transportation
• Fluid Mechanics
• RCC
• Steel Structure
• Structural Analysis
• SOM

Mathematics and Aptitude was easy in difficulty level.

February 8, 2020 - (Afternoon Session)

Computer Science Engineering

As per the students who appeared for the Computer Science (CS) exam of GATE 2020, the paper was relatively easier this year. The question paper was not lengthy and most of the students finished the paper in time. Some students felt that CBT is helpful to students. The paper was easy but questions were a bit tricky. Compared to last year the difficulty level of this year's exam was not high. Algorithm, complexity, data structure and computer organizations had some really tricky questions. There were very few numerical questions and focus was more on theoretical questions.

Topics asked in the exam

• Probability, Matrix, Calculus, Increasing function
• Min-heap, Binary tree, Linked lists
• Double Hashing, Recurrence, Relation, Worst case, Time complexity, Post-ordertraversal
• Predicate Logic, Groups, Graph coloring, Minimum spanning tree
• Regular expression, minimal finite automata, decidability, context free language , regular language, deterministic push down automata
• Memory, Decoder, Multiplexer
• ER diagram , Functional dependency(Normal form), SQL, B+ tree,Conflict equivalent
• Introduction, L-attribute bottom-up design
• Geometry, English- Grammar, Permutationand Combination, Profit and Loss, Graph, Coding and decoding

February 8, 2020 - (Forenoon Session)

Electrical Engineering

According to the students who attempted the Electrical Engineering paper of GATE 2020, the paper was moderate to tough in difficulty level. Most of the questions were from Electrical Machines, followed by Signals and Systems and Power Electronics. Around 14 questions were difficult in nature while the others were mostly of average difficulty. The most difficult questions were from Analog Electronics. Questions were not directly but candidates had to think creatively. Expected cutoff is around 25.

The overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate to difficult. The easy questions could be easily attempted. There were more numerical and geometrical questions. As compared to last year, the paper was difficult. However, the distribution of questions in GATE 2020 CSE paper was equal.

Topics Asked in the paper

• Vector calculus, Differential equation, Maxima, Probability, Matrix
• Thevenin’s theorem, Transient analysis,
• Laplace transform, Z-transform, Fourier transform, Fourier series, LTI
• SFG, Frequency response, Nyquist , Polar plot, RH criteria
• Diodes, OP-AMP, MOSFET
• Microprocessor, Sequential circuits
• Rectifier, Choppers, Inverter
• Electric field, Mutual inductance
• Uncertainty(Error)
• DC machines, Transformer, Induction machines
• Load flow analysis, Transmission and Distribution
• Word series, Data Interpretation, English- Grammar, permutation and combination

Division of Topics

February 2, 2020 - ( Afternoon Session)

Electronics and Communication Engineering (Afternoon Session)

As per the students who appeared for the entrance exam, the paper was of moderate difficulty level. Control Systems and Networks had very easy questions. Mostly the question paper comprised of formula based questions. Reasoning was also very basic. The questions were of very easy difficulty level. There were 4-5 questions from Analog. EMFT had 4 questions which were very easy. There were 2-3 questions were from Signal Systems which were of high difficulty level. Reasoning had 10 questions. Mathematics section of this year was very easy compared to last year. Aptitude section had more questions from English and less from Aptitude section. Some of the topics asked in the exam were:

• Wave
• Antenna
• Control Systems
• Transform
• Network
• Digital Communication
• Analog Communication

February 1, 2020 (Afternoon Session)

Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) - GATE Paper for Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) was moderate in difficulty level. Some of the topics asked were -

• Miller Cutter
• Welding
• Beam
• Tension of Shaft
• Micrometer
• Boring operation
• Taylor's tool life
• LPP equation two variable
• Carnoy Engine
• CNC Coding
• Casting Techniques
• Tolerance and Limits
• IC engine-Flywheel

The Aptitude section was also easy in difficulty level.

Mechanical Engineering (ME2) - The difficulty level of the question paper was moderate to difficult. As per the students reaction, Mathematics and General Aptitude sections were easy as compared to other sections. Most of the questions asked were from production, Thermodynamics, and strength of material (SOM). On the other hand, questions from Theory of Machines and vibration were few. Also, more than 30 questions in the paper were NAT type.

February 1, 2020 (Forenoon Session)

Mechanical Engineering (ME 1) - As per the students who appeared for the GATE 2020 session 1, the examination was of moderate to difficult level. Many students found the question paper to be lengthy. The questions from Mathematics and GA section were easy. There were more than 30 Numerical Ability Type questions. The majority of questions were from manufacturing, thermodynamics, and SOM, whereas the questions from heat transfer were very few. Many questions in Mathematic section were covered from Matrices and Laplace. Also, the questions were application based.

GATE 2020 Analysis for Instrumentation Engineering -

GATE 2020 paper for Instrumentation was conducted in the forenoon session of February 1. According to the reviews provided by students, the paper was moderate in difficulty level. If we talk about the difficulty level of core subject, the questions asked were tough in nature. The core subject included questions From tolerance, Q-meter, sensor and transducer, optical, etc. The topic and subject-wise analysis of the paper is given below-

Network Theory - The topic had easy questions from Mesh Analysis, Resonance, etc. However, it has three questions from 3 phase which were tough.

Analog Electronics - Questions asked from the topic weremoderate in nature. Topics asked included Diode, OP-AMP.

Signal System - Moderate questions from topics like DTFT, Convulsion, Sampling, etc.

Control System - Medium level questions from topics like Nyquist Plots, polar plots, etc.

Engineering Mathematics - The subject had moderate to tough questions. Topics asked included probability, Linear Algebra, Vector, etc.

Aptitude - The subject has easy to moderate level questions.

Importance of GATE Paper Analysis 2020

By referring to the paper analysis of GATE 2020, the candidates will be able to gain some of the following benefits:

• The required marks/scores for admissions into a particular college/institute can be determined by checking GATE 2020 paper analysis.

• By using the paper analysis, the candidates will also be able to know the pattern of the exam in regards to division of syllabus, weightage and more. This will help those candidates who are preparing for the next GATE exam.

• The paper analysis can also be used to understand the level of difficulty that the candidates might have to face during their respective examination.

GATE 2020 Paper Analysis

Previous Years’ GATE Paper Analysis

Candidates can check the previous years’ paper analysis to prepare for the entrance examination.

GATE 2019 Paper Analysis

GATE 2020 Cutoff

The qualifying scores/marks that the candidates have to secure to have a higher chance of admissions into the participating institutes will be the cutoff of GATE 2020. Along with the paper analysis of GATE 2020, the candidates can also check the cutoff to know the scores required for M.Tech/M.E. admissions or PSU recruitment. Since the present session cutoff is not available yet, the candidates can check the previous years’ cutoff for reference.

Previous Years’ GATE Cutoff

GATE 2019 Qualifying Cutoff

GATE 2018 Qualifying Cutoff