Is it necessary for a candidate to attempt all questions in GATE?
No, in fact a Candidate should note that if he or she is not sure about an answer to a question, they should surely try to avoid that question since there is a negative marking in the GATE examination. It is not mandatory to solve all the 65 questions and one must be totally sure while answering a q
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The question paper is divided into two sections: the subject-specific GATE paper worth 85 marks, and the general aptitude (GA), worth 15 marks. 10 questions make up the GA section. There are 2 marks for each question from 1-5 and 1 mark for each question from 6-10. There are 55 questions in the subj
Upvote No, it is not mandatory to attempt all questions in GATE. Attempt only those which you are sure of, as the exam follows negative marking. However, you can still put some guesswork for NATs and MSQs, as there is no negative marking for this.
Negative marking is only applicable on MCQ questions. where
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Candidates with following engineering background are eligible for GATE Robotics and Automation Engineering paper:
GATE Computer Science and Engineering
GATE Data Science
GATE Electrical Engineering
GATE Mechanical Engineering
The GATE "Robotics and Automation" (RA) question paper will have a total of 100 marks.
General Aptitude: 15 marks
Subject Questions: 85 marks
The marking scheme and time duration remain the same. GATE "RA" paper structure can be checked below:
Part "A" is common, which carries 60 marks. It is comp
Yes, CSE students can also apply for GATE Robotics and Automation paper. They can either take it as a primary or secondary paper.
The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during reg
As per the GATE 2027 official notification, it is recommended to create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process.
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