What is GATE 2026 Pattern for XL Paper (Life Sciences)?

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Abhay Choudhury | Contributor-Level 7

3 months ago

Candidates appearing for GATE 2026 XL paper can check the exam pattern below -

General aptitude carries 15 marks
Chemistry (compulsory) section comprises 17 questions carrying a total of 25 marks (9 questions of 1 mark and 8 questions of 2 marks)
Each optional section (out of 2) in the GATE XL paper contains 19 questions of 30 marks (8 questions of 1 mark and 11 questions of 2 marks)
Total time duration is three hours.
Exam mode is online.

Any candidate who wishes to switch the optional section during exam, must deselect the first one to answer.

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