Is the use of a physical calculator allowed during the GATE 2024 examination?
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No, a physical calculator is not allowed during the GATE examination. Candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator during the online GATE 2024 examination. It can be used to answer the questions. Also, mobile phones, physical calculators, wristwatches, or any other electronic items are not permitted inside the examination hall. Therefore, it is important for a candidate to know how to use the GATE virtual calculator provided in the GATE exam. Candidates should practice well before the exam to minimise calculation errors and reach the results quickly.
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As per the previous year's guidelines, the use of a physical calculator is not allowed during the GATE examination. Instead, the GATE examination provides a virtual calculator that candidates can use for all calculations during the exam. The virtual calculator is available on the computer screen during the entire duration of the exam. It is advisable to visit the official website of GATE or contact the GATE organizing institute to get the latest and accurate information about the rules and regulations for the GATE 2024 examination.
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- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for every session)
- Previous year cutoff trends
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam, etc.
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must return the scribble pad to the invigilator.
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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