GATE Application Date:28 Aug' 25 - 28 Sep' 25
GATE 2026 Paper Analysis for ECE by GateForum: Candidates can check the GATE paper analysis for ECE 2026 after the conclusion of the exam. The GATE paper analysis for ECE by GateForum to know the types of questions, weightage of questions, and difficulty level of the exam. The GATE forum experts will prepare the GATE 2026 exam analysis based on the students' reactions. Candidates can also check the previous year GATE ECE exam analysis below. The GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14 & 15, and 16, 2026.
Moreover, aspirants will be able to analyse their performance in the GATE 2026 exam and identify their strengths and weaknesses. The coaching institute will also release the unofficial GATE answer key. The answer key will help candidates compare their answers with the correct answers and get an idea of how they performed in the exam.
The paper analysis of GATE ECE by GateForum will be available through this article. Meanwhile, students can check the previous year's exam analysis by GATE Forum to get better clarity about the exam.
GATE 2020 Questions by GateForum
Subject | Question Paper | Answer Key |
EC | Click Here | Available Soon |
Topics | 1-Mark | 2-Mark | Total No of Questions |
Engineering Mechanics | 5 | 5 | 10 |
General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 10 |
Networks | 2 | 3 | 5 |
EDC | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Analog | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Digital Circuits | 3 | 4 | 7 |
Electromagnetics | 2 | 3 | 5 |
S.No. | Topics | 1-Mark | 2-Mark | Total No of Questions | Questions asked from |
1 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 | 5 | 9 | - |
2 | Networks | 1 | 2 | 3 | AC analysis, transient analysis, Basics of networks |
3 | Electronic Devices | 3 | 4 | 7 | Diodes, Region of operation, diffusion and drift current |
4 | Analog Circuits | 3 | 3 | 6 | Op-amp, Miller capacitance, Schmitt trigger |
5 | Digital Circuits | 3 | 4 | 7 | Sequential circuits, FSM, Boolean algebra, Microprocessor (8085, instruction set) |
6 | Signals and Systems | 4 | 4 | 8 | LTI systems, Fourier series, Continuous time Fourier transform |
7 | Control Systems | 3 | 3 | 6 | RH criterion, steady state error, TDA, Nyquist plot, compensators |
8 | Communication | 3 | 2 | 5 | ISI, random variables, DBCM, FSK |
9 | Electromagnetics | 1 | 3 | 4 | Polarization, wave equation, optical fibre, radars |
10 | Verbal Ability | 3 | 1 | 4 | - |
11 | Numerical Ability | 2 | 4 | 6 | - |
IIT Guwahati has released the GATE exam pattern 2026 on the official website. Candidates can check the exam pattern of GATE 2026 to know the marking scheme, duration of the test, types of questions, and more.
Paper Code | Exam Pattern |
ECE | GA (General Aptitude) – 15% Engineering Mathematics – 15% Subject of the Paper – 70% |
GATE Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking Scheme
Paper Code | General Aptitude Marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
CS, CY, EC, EE, CE, CH, AR, AE, AG, EY, BT, GG, IN, ME, MA, PH, PI, TF, MN, MT, PE, ST | 15 | 85 | 100 |
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XE (Section A + any two sections) | 15 | 15+2*35 | 100 | |
XL (Section P + any two sections) | 15 | 25+2*30 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Candidates will be allotted negative marks for wrong responses. GATE 2026 exam pattern will updated online.
The GATE score is calculated out of 100.
Yes, the GATE score is valid for three years.
As per approximations, a candidate must score a GATE rank below 200 to get admission into IIT.
GATE cutoff is the minimum marks required by the candidate to qualify for the exam.
Public Sector Undertakings pr PSUs are government-owned corporations which offer employment on the basis of GATE score.
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To register for GATE, you need to visit the official GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) website at gate.iitb.ac.in for the 2026 exam. First, create a user account by providing your name, email, and mobile number to generate a GOAPS ID. Once registered, you can fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, choice of GATE paper, and examination city preferences. After completing the application form, the next step is to pay the application fee online using net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI as per the options provided on the portal. Make sure to submit the form before the last date, and keep a printout or PDF of the confirmation page for your records, as it serves as proof of successful registration and fee payment.
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