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GATE Total Marks 2026 - IIT Guwahati has released the detailed GATE 2026 total marks on the official website, gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates can check the GATE exam total marks for CSE and other programmes on this page. The GATE exam total marks are 100 for all 30 papers. The GATE 2026 total marks comprises General Aptitude marks, compulsory section marks, and candidates' selected subject marks. The GATE 2026 exam will be divided into different sections, with varying total marks. Candidates must be thorough with the GATE exam pattern for a more comprehensive understanding. The GATE exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026.
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Along with the exam pattern, the it is also advisable to check the GATE syllabus for an effective preparation strategy. Candidates must stay updated on this page to not miss any important event.
Knowing the GATE total marks helps candidates decide what marks to obtain to qualify the exam. Moreover, aspirants can also plan their preparation accordingly to obtain good marks in GATE 2026.
Candidates can check the GATE exam pattern below as per the GATE total marks PDF.
Particulars | Details |
Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (Online) |
Test duration | 3 hours |
Total papers | 30 papers |
Question sections | General Aptitude (GA) |
Types of questions |
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Total marks | 100 marks |
Negative Marking in GATE |
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Distribution of marks in all papers except (AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, Xh and Xl) |
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Distribution of marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL |
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**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks
Candidates can check the GATE marks vs rank to know how many marks are required to obtain a good rank. Based on the GATE total marks below are the expected marks vs rank.
GATE rank | GATE marks |
1-10 | 85-100 |
10-50 | 82-90 |
50-100 | 80-86 |
100-200 | 78-85 |
200-500 | 76-81 |
500-1000 | 74-78 |
1000-2000 | 70-75 |
Candidates appearing for the GATE exam must have a proper test preparation strategy to secure good marks in GATE. Below is the preparation strategy for the GATE 2026 exam.
Candidates must follow the GATE exam syllabus and paper pattern to prepare for the entrance exam. Knowing what to study will help candidates in obtaining a high rank.
Gather the required resources such as previous year's question papers, books, notes, and more.
Keep the concept clear. Understand what you study. If you find it difficult to understand some topics, seek the help of the subject teacher.
Revise what you have studied. Revision is a good way of brushing the memory.
Practice the previous year's question paper regularly. Solving the GATE question paper will help in self-assessment and identify which topics require more attention.
Attempt the GATE mock test to get familiar with the online exam platform and improve your time management skills. The GATE mock test is available for all 30 papers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The GATE 2026 exam will be conducted online in Computer Based Test mode, with a duration of 3 hours, containing a total of 65 questions, and the total score will be 100.
Each GATE 2026 paper will be for a total of 100 marks. The paper is divided into two sections: 15 marks are allocated for the General Aptitude (GA) section, which is common to all papers, and the remaining 85 marks are based on the subject-specific syllabus of the respective test paper.
GATE exam total marks is 100.
Candidates need to score more than 85+ marks in GATE for CSE.
Yes, negative marking will be done for wrong answers.
The total mark of GATE for CSE is 100.
The total score in GATE is 100.
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You can download GATE Previous Year Question Papers either from the official website of GATE 2026, or from Careers360. Here are the links for both :
Official Website : Download GATE Previous Papers (https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in/download.html)
Careers360 : GATE Question Papers with Solutions
Hope it helps !
To take GATE mock tests, first choose a reliable source like GATE official portal, NPTEL, Made Easy, or ACE Engineering. Sign up or register online to access the full-length tests. Simulate the actual 3-hour exam with proper timing and no distractions. Attempt complete tests to practice time management and exam strategy. After each test, analyze your performance to identify weak areas and revise. Regularly taking 1–2 mocks per week helps improve speed, accuracy, and confidence.
For GATE Life Sciences question banks, you can go for GATE past year's papers to understand the exam style, and you can buy online test series from a coaching site for lots of new practice questions.
you can get question book one from publishers like IFAS or GKP. Also use free online resources like NPTEL and EasyBiologyClass for extra practice and study materials. Good luck!
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