What is the structure and pattern of GATE exam?

Hello Mohsin, In all GATE papers, there are total 65 questions carrying 100 marks. The duration of GATE exam is 3 hours. The question paper consist of both multiple choice questions (MCQ) and numerical answer type questions. The GATE examination for all the papers is conducted as a Computer Based Test (CBT), where questions are displayed in a random sequence on a computer screen. You are required to either select the answer (for MCQ type) or enter the answer for numerical answer type question using a mouse on a virtual keyboard. You will be provided with blank paper sheets for rough work. Type of Questions in GATE: 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) carry 1 or 2 marks each; Each of the multiple choice objective questions in all papers and sections contain four answer choices, out of which you have to select correct answer or answers. 2. Numerical Answer Questions carry 1 or 2 marks each; the answer is a real number, which you have to enter using the mouse and a virtual on-screen keypad.

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<p>The GATE exam follows a well-defined structure and pattern.&nbsp;</p><p>Exam Format:&nbsp;GATE is conducted online as a Computer Based Test.&nbsp;The exam duration is 3 hours .</p><p>Question Paper Structure:&nbsp;The GATE question paper consists of three sections:</p><ul><li style="list-style-type: none;"><ul><li>General Aptitude (GA)</li><li>Engineering Mathematics (EM)</li><li>Subject Specific</li></ul></li></ul><p>Question Types:&nbsp;Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), &nbsp;Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) (Some papers) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT)&nbsp;</p><p>Marking Scheme:&nbsp;Marks awarded for each question type (one-mark, two-mark) are specified beforehand.&nbsp;The specific deduction for each wrong answer is mentioned in the exam brochure. There's no negative marking for unattempted questions or MSQs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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