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GATE — Computer Science
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — CS/IT
180
Minutes
20
Questions
22,400
Learners
25%
Pass mark
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From practice to the real exam
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Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (or in final year) in engineering/technology/science.
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Apply via the host IIT/IISc
GATE is conducted by a rotating IIT or IISc. Application opens in August-September.
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Take the exam
65 questions, 3 hours, computer-based. Multiple-choice + multiple-select + numerical answer types.
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Use the score
Valid for 3 years. Used for M.Tech admission, PSU recruitment, and PhD eligibility.
Official resources
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Exam blueprint
What this exam covers
01Data structures
20%4 questions
02Algorithms
20%4 questions
03Operating systems
20%4 questions
04Computer networks
20%4 questions
05Database systems
20%4 questions
The experience
What to expect on test day
Timed simulation
Every mock runs under real exam time pressure. No pauses, no hints — exactly like the day.
Randomised questions
Every attempt draws fresh questions. You cannot memorise your way to a pass — you have to understand.
Integrity monitoring
Tab switches are logged in mock mode. Three switches auto-submits — same discipline as a real proctor.
Detailed results
Topic-by-topic breakdown, every answer explained, and a personalised 5-day study plan when you finish.
How to prepare
Competitive study playbook
Four habits that move the needle most — pulled from how high-scorers actually study.
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Spend the first week entirely on your weakest topic — momentum follows confidence.
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Previous-year papers are the single highest-ROI study tool. Treat them as gospel.
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Strict time per question. Most failures are time-management failures, not knowledge failures.
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For GS: daily current affairs reading is non-negotiable — even 15 minutes compounds.