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No, fixed marks are not allotted to Numeric Answer type questions, and they may vary between 25 to 40 marks. The examination duration for GATE is three hours. It includes 29 papers as of 2023. The total number of questions asked in each paper is 65, of which 10 are from General Aptitude section and the rest 55 questions from the subject. Let us tell you that, these 65 questions are spread across different types like Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) and/or Numerical Answer Type NAT questions. NAT in GATE will carry either one or two marks each. There will be no choices for these types of questions. Also, there will be no negative marking for Numerical Answer Type NAT questions. Some of the important highlights regarding the GATE Exam Pattern are provided below:
GATE number of Papers or Subjects: 29
Sections: General Aptitude (GA) and subject selected by candidate
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type NAT Questions for testing these abilities: Recall, Comprehension, Application, Analysis & Synthesis
Number of Questions: 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A. PH, XH and XL: General Aptitude (15 Marks)
Engineering Mathematics (13 Marks), Subject Questions (72 Marks), Total (100 Marks)
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, M.A. PH, XH and XL: General Aptitude (15 Marks), Subject Questions (85 Marks), Total (100 Marks)
Marking Scheme: Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking: For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be a negative marking as well. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer
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Yes, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT) offers a variety of Certificate courses to students who wish to enhance their skills and knowledge in specific areas. Some of the Certificate courses offered by RAIT are:
1. Certificate Course in Embedded Systems Design
2. Certificate Course in Robotics and Automation
3. Certificate Course in Internet of Things (IoT)
4. Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
5. Certificate Course in Cyber Security
These Certificate courses are designed to provide students with industry-relevant skills and knowledge, and are conducted by experienced faculty members and industry experts. The duration of these courses varies from a few weeks to a few months, and the admission process and eligibility criteria may vary for each course. Interested candidates can check the official website of RAIT or contact the admission office for more information about the Certificate courses offered, their duration, fees, and eligibility criteria.

Scholarship programs typically have their own eligibility criteria, and the rank or score obtained in the qualifying exam is just one of the factors that may be considered. Depending on the scholarship programme, there may be other factors such as financial need, academic merit, leadership potential, and extracurricular achievements that are taken into account when selecting scholarship recipients. Therefore, it is possible to be eligible for a scholarship even if you do not have a top rank in the qualifying exam. However, the eligibility criteria and selection process may vary for different scholarship programs, and it is important to carefully review the requirements and guidelines for each scholarship before applying. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, you should check the eligibility criteria and application process of the specific scholarship programme you are interested in. This will give you a better idea of the requirements and whether you are eligible to apply. Additionally, you can contact the scholarship provider or the admissions office of the college to get more information on the scholarship programme and the application process.