GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy - Check Here!

GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy - Check Here!

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GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy - Candidates can check the GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for Mechanical Engineering on this page after the conclusion of the exam. The GATE 2025 exam for Mechanical Engineering (ME) the paper analysis will be released by The GATE Academy, a renowned coaching institute for GATE aspirants. In this article, we bring you a comprehensive analysis of the GATE 2025 ME paper by The GATE Academy. IIT Rourkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2 , 15 & 16 2025 for 30 test papers.

GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy - Check Here!
GATE paper analysis for ME

The GATE 2025 ME paper analysis by The GATE Academy covers a range of aspects, including the difficulty level of the paper, the topics asked, the number of questions from each section, and more. The experts at The GATE Academy will carefully prepare the analysis to help candidates gauge their performance in the exam, understand the exam pattern, and identify areas that need improvement.

By referring to this analysis, candidates can assess their preparation level, understand the type of questions asked, and develop a strategy for their next attempt. Stay tuned for more updates and notifications regarding the GATE 2025 exam. Read the full article to know more details about the GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy.

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GATE 2025 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy

The authority will release the GATE 2025 ME paper analysis after the exam is concluded. In the meantime, candidates can check the GATE ME previous years' paper analysis. Candidates attempting the GATE 2025 exam should thoroughly go through the previous year analysis to understand the exam.

GATE ME Previous years' analysis:

Detailed GATE 2024 Paper Analysis for ME -

S.No

Topics

% wise weightage

1

Engineering Mathematics

12 to 13%

2

General Aptitude

15%

3

Mechanics of Materials

2 to 3%

4

Engineering Mechanics

2 to 3%

5

Theory of Machines

8 to 9%

6

Machine Design

2 to 3%

7

Fluid Mechanics

6 to 7%

8

Heat Transfer

5 to 6%

9

Thermodynamics

10 to 12%

10

Manufacturing Engineering

12 to 14%

11

Industrial Engineering

5 to 6%

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GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy

  • As per the students based reactions the overall paper level was moderate. The total number questions
  • The total number of questions asked in exam was 65, where NAT questions were 25, MSQ were 8 and MCQ were 32.
  • The questions asked from topics like thermodynamics (1 question), material science (4 questions), heat transfer, strength of material (4 questions), welding, theory of machine, EOQ (1 question), LPP (1 question)
Type of questionsNumber of questions
NAT25
MSQ8
MCQ32

Detailed GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for ME

SectionQuestionsTotal Marks
1 Mark questions2 Mark Questions
General Aptitude5515
Engineering Mathematics377
Engineering Mechanics214
Strength of Material238
Theory of Machines125
Machine Design428
Thermodynamics149
Fluid Mechanics2410
Heat & Mass Transfer226
Production Engineering238
Industrial Engineering113

Previous Years’ GATE Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy

GATE 2022 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy

The paper analysis for ME by The GATE Academy for GATE 2022 is available on this page after the conclusion of the exam. Details about the subject wise analysis such as number of questions, topics asked, level of questions and more is present through the GATE 2022 paper analysis for ME by The GATE Academy.




Detailed GATE 2018 Paper Analysis for ME - Session 1

S.No

Topics

% wise weightage

1

Engineering Mathematics

14%

2

General Aptitude

15%

3

Mechanics of Materials

14%

4

Engineering Mechanics

4%

5

Theory of Machines

7%

6

Machine Design

5%

7

Fluid Mechanics

11%

8

Heat Transfer

2%

9

Thermodynamics

10%

10

Manufacturing Engineering

14%

11

Industrial Engineering

4%


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GATE 2018 ME Paper Analysis by The GATE Academy - Forenoon Session

Subject

Number of Questions

Topics Asked in Paper (Memory Based)

Level of Questions

Total Marks

Engineering

Mathematics

1 Marks: 6

2 Marks: 4

Mean Value Theorem; Probability, Euler’s Method, Rank, Analytic Function, Laplace Transform

Easy

14

Engineering Mechanics

1 Marks: 0

2 Marks: 2

Slider Crank Mechanism, Collision

Medium

4

Mechanics of

Materials

1 Marks: 4

2 Marks: 5

Simple Stress Strains, Analysis of Shear Stress, Stress in Beams, Plain Stress

Medium

14

Theory Of Machines

1 Marks: 3

2 Marks: 2

Gear Strain

Medium

7

Machine Design

1 Marks: 1

2 Marks: 2

Bearing Capacity, Breaks

Easy

5

Fluid Mechanics

1 Marks: 3

2 Marks: 4

Peloton Wheels,

Medium

11

Heat Transfer

1 Marks: 0

2 Marks: 1

Conduction,

Easy

2

Thermodynamics

1 Marks: 2

2 Marks: 4

Entropy, IC Engines, Steady Flow Energy Equation

Medium

10

Manufacturing Engineering

1 Marks: 6

2 Marks: 4

ECM, Sheet Metal, Metal cutting

Tough

14

Industrial

Engineering

1 Marks: 0

2 Marks: 2

Linear Program

Medium

4

General Aptitude

1 Marks: 5

2 Marks: 5

Geometry, TSD, Functions, Grammar, Numbers, Work, inference

Easy

15

Total

65

100

Faculty Feedback

Majority of the question were concept based. General Aptitude And Mathematics is Very Easy. Core Subject Questions were 50% easy, 30% medium and 20% tough.

GATE 2018 ME Paper Analysis by The GATE Academy - Afternoon Session

Subject

Number of Question

Topics Asked in Paper (Memory Based)

Level of

Questions

Total

Marks

Engineering

Mathematics

1 Marks: 5

2 Marks: 4

Random Variable, Complex Variable, Divergence, Complementary Function, Determinant, Variable Separable Method,

Fourier Series

Easy

13

Engineering

Mechanics

1 Marks:1

2 Marks: 1

Slider Crank Mechanism, Collision

Medium

3

Mechanics of

Materials

1 Marks: 2

2 Marks: 3

Columns, Simple Stress and Strain

Medium

8

Theory Of

Machines

1 Marks: 2

2 Marks: 3

Gear Strain, Vibration, Torsion, Cams

Medium

8

Machine Design

1 Marks: 1

2 Marks: 2

Bearing Capacity, Breaks

Easy

3

Fluid Mechanics

1 Marks: 2

2 Marks: 3

Fluid Properties, Flow through pipes

Medium

8

Heat Transfer

1 Marks: 1

2 Marks: 2

Radiation, Convection

Easy

5

Thermodynamics

1 Marks: 2

2 Marks: 5

Ideal Gas, IC Engine, Vapour compression cycle, Refrigeration

Medium

12

Manufacturing

Engineering

1 Marks: 7

2 Marks: 6

Milling, Metal Cutting, Forming, EDM

Tough

19

Industrial

Engineering

1 Marks: 2

2 Marks: 2

Inventory Management, Linear Programming

Tough

6

General Aptitude

1 Marks: 5

2 Marks: 5

Geometry, TSD, Functions, Grammar, Numbers, Work, inference

Easy

15

Total

65

100

Faculty Feedback

Majority of the question were concept based. General Aptitude And Mathematics is Very Easy. Core Subject Questions were 50% easy, 30% medium and 20% tough.


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GATE 2017 ME Paper Analysis by The GATE Academy - Session 1

Subject Topics

No. Of Questions

Topics – Questions were asked from

Difficulty Level

Total Marks

Strength of Materials (SOM)

1 marks- 4

2 marks- 3

Poisson's Ratio, Columns,

Easy

10

Mechanical Precision Engineering

1 marks -5

2 marks - 6

Slab Milling, non-traditional machining, Casting, Welding

Easy to Moderate

17

Theory of Machines (TOM) and

Vibration

1 marks- 1

2 marks- 3

Natural Frequency, Dynamics of Slider Crank Mechanism, Epicyclic Gear Trains

Easy

7

Thermo Dynamics & Applied Thermo Dynamics

1 marks -1

2 marks- 4

Brayton Cycle, Entropy

Moderate

9

Heat & Mass Transfer

1 marks - 1

2 marks - 2

Conduction, Heat Exchanger

Easy to Moderate

5

Fluid Mechanics

1 marks - 4

2 marks - 3

Flow through Pipes, Kinematics

Easy to Moderate

10

Engineering Mechanics

1 marks - 1

2 marks - 2

Tough

5

General Aptitude

1 marks - 5

2 marks - 5

Family Relations, Grammar, Inference, Co-ordinate Geometry

Tough

15

Machine Design

1 marks - 2

2 marks - 1

S-N Curve, Theories of Failure

Easy to Moderate

4

Industrial Engineering

1 marks - 0

2 marks - 2

Scheduling

Moderate

4

Engineering Mathematics

1 marks - 5

2 marks - 2

Differential Equations, Probability, Rank of the Matrix, Eigen Values

Moderate

14

Total

65

100


Detailed GATE Paper Analysis for ME - Session 1

S.No

Topics

% wise weightage

1

Manufacturing Engineering

17%

2

General Aptitude

15%

3

Maths

14%

4

Fluid Mechanics 10

10%

5

Thermo Dynamics

9%

6

Theory of Machines

7%

7

Engineering Mathematics

5%

8

Heat Transfer5

5%

9

Industrial Engineering

4%

10

Machine design

4%


GATE 2017 Paper Analysis for ME by The GATE Academy - Session 2

Subject Topics

No.Of Questions

Topics in detail

Difficulty Level

Total Marks

Engineering Mathematics

1 marks - 4

2 marks - 4

Mode, Probability,

Moderate

12

Theory of Machines (TOM) and

Vibration

1 marks - 2

2 marks - 5

Vibrations,

Easy

12

Mechanical Precision Engineering

1 marks -4

2 marks - 5

Material science, Forming, USM, Crystal structures, Metal cutting, Tool life,

Easy to Moderate

12

Thermo Dynamics & Applied Thermo Dynamics

1 marks -2

2 marks - 4

Psychometry,

Moderate

10

Strength of Materials (SOM)

1 marks - 5

2 marks - 3

Maximum shear stress, Fatigue loading,

Thermal stresses, Bending moment

Easy

11

Fluid Mechanics

1 marks - 4

2 marks - 3

Divergence, Stability of floating Body, Fluid kinetics, Turbines

Easy to Moderate

10

Industrial Engineering

1 marks - 2

2 marks - 3

Queuing theory, Standard deviation

Moderate

8

Heat & Mass Transfer

1 marks - 2

2 marks - 2

Radiation, Fins, Unsteady state heat conduction

Easy to Moderate

6

Machine Design

1 marks - 0

2 marks - 2

Easy to Moderate

4

Engineering Mechanics

1 marks - 0

2 marks - 0

-

0

General Aptitude

1 marks - 5

2 marks - 5

Family Relations, Grammar, Inference, Co-ordinate Geometry

Tough

15

Total

65

100


GATE 2017 Percentage-wise Distribution of Topics - Session 2

S.No

Topics

% wise weightage

1

Engineering Mathematics

14%

2

Theory of Machines & Vibrations

14%

3

Thermo Dynamics

12%

4

MPE

14%

5

Strength of Materials

13%

6

Fluid Mechanics

12%

7

Heat Transfer;

7%

8

Industrial Engineering

9%


GATE Cutoff for ME

Candidates will also be able to check the cutoff of GATE which will consist of the closing scores to be secured for M.Tech admissions. The cutoff will allow the candidates to know the scores which will give them a higher chance of M.Tech/M,E. Admissions or PSU recruitment as per the GATE scores.

GATE Qualifying Cutoff Marks for ME (2013-2018)

S.No

Category

20242023

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

1

General

28.6

28.4

34.7

32.87

29.6

32.73

28.86

25

2

OBC

25.7

25.5

31.2

29

26.6

29.46

25.97

22.25

3

SC/ST/PH

1918.9

23.1

21

19.7

21.82

19.24

16.67

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