Examination Pattern for GATE 2013
GATE 2014 will be conducted in two modes - online mode and offline/paper based. In the online mode of examination, the candidates have to choose the correct answer out of the four given options, by using mouse/keyboard. In the offline/paper based mode of exam, the candidates are required to mark the correct answer out of the four given options in the Optical Response Sheet (ORS), by darkening the appropriate bubble. The GATE exam contains a single paper, which has to be completed by the candidates within three hours duration. The papers with AE, GG, MN and TF will be conducted through online, whereas, for other papers, candidates have to appear for offline or paper based mode of the exam. Apart from numerical answer type questions, there will be negative marking in the exam for each wrong answer.
Question Paper Pattern
Different codes for each subject have been allotted for GATE 2013 examination. The candidate can apply for only one out of the 21 papers, which are listed below. Candidates have the choice to choose an appropriate paper, by focusing on the eligibility criteria of the institutions, in which they are seeking admission.
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GATE Exam 2014 Papers
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Code
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Aerospace Engineering
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AE
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Agriculture Engineering
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AG
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Architecture and Planning
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AR
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Biotechnology
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BT
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Civil Engineering
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CE
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Chemical Engineering
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CH
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Computer Science and Information Technology
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CS
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Chemistry
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CY
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Electronics and Communication Engineering
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EC
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Geology and Geophysics
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GG
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Electrical Engineering
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EE
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Instrumentation Engineering
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IN
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Mathematics
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MA
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Mechanical Engineering
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ME
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Mining Engineering
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MN
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Metallurgical Engineering
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MT
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Physics
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PH
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Production and Industrial Engineering
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PI
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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
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TF
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Engineering Sciences
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XE
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Life Sciences
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XL
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For XE (Engineering Sciences) and XL (Life Sciences) are consisting of these given below sections:
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Engineering Sciences (XE)
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Sections
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Section Subjects
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A
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Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory)
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B
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Fluid Mechanics
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C
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Materials Science
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D
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Solid Mechanics
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E
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Thermodynamics
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F
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Polymer Science and Engineering
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G
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Food Technology
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Life Sciences (XL)
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Sections
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Section Subjects
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H
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Chemistry (Compulsory)
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I
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Biochemistry
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J
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Botany
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K
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Microbiology
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L
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Zoology
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M
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Food Technology
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The question paper pattern is based upon the paper code. The question papers, according to the codes, are divided into five categories, which are mentioned below.
Question Paper Pattern for AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PH and PI
- In each paper, there are 65 questions carrying maximum 100 marks.
- All the questions are multiple-choice type, which are based on these topics:
- Common data questions
- Linked answer questions
- Questions pairs
- The criteria for negative marking are different for ranges of questions, given below:
- Questions from 1-25: 1/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 26-52: 2/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 56-60: 1/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 61-65: 2/3 marks deducted
- There will be no negative marking for questions from 53 to 55.
Question Paper Pattern for AE and TF
- The paper consists of 65 questions carrying maximum 100 marks.
- The questions are divided into multiple-choice type (questions from 1-25 and 31-65) and numerical answer type (questions from 26 to 30).
- All the questions are based on these topics:
- Common date questions
- Linked answer questions
- Question pair
- The deduction of marks through negative marking ranges from question to question:
- Questions from 1-25: 1/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 31-51: 2/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 26-52: 2/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 56-60: 1/3 marks deducted
- Questions from 61-65: 2/3 marks deducted
- There will no negative marking for question numbered from 26-30, 53 and 55.
Question Paper Pattern for GG
The paper consists of 65 questions, which carry 100 marks. The question paper, except General Aptitude (GA), is divided into two parts - Part A and Part B.
Part A
- The part A of the paper consists of multiple-choice type questions.
- There are 25 questions in this part, which carry 25 marks.
- There will be negative marking for each wrong answer.
Part B
- The part B of the paper consists of 30 questions, which carry 60 marks.
- All the questions are based on these topics:
- Common data questions
- Linked answer questions
- Question pair
- Negative marking is applicable for each wrong answer.
Question Paper Pattern for XE
- The question paper for XE consists of 65 questions of maximum 100 marks.
- All the questions are multiple-choice type, in which each question carries four options, out of which the candidate has to choose the correct one.
- The General Aptitude (GA) section of the XE question paper is compulsory for the candidates.
- There is a provision of negative marking for each wrong answer given by the candidates.
Question Paper Pattern for XL
- The paper consists of multiple-choice type questions, each carrying four options for the correct answer.
- There are 65 questions carrying maximum 100 marks.
- The questions in the paper are based on these topics:
- Chemistry (compulsory)
- General Aptitude (compulsory)
- Common data questions
- Linked answer questions
- There will be negative marking for each wrong answer attempted by the candidate.
