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GATE is a national-level exam for admission into postgraduate programs and PSU recruitment. Practicing previous years’ question papers helps candidates understand exam pattern, question types, marking scheme, and important topics. Solving past papers improves time management, accuracy, and exam strategy. For easy preparation, download the GATE 2024 Previous Question Papers PDF for all subjects here!
GATE 2024 Recruitment Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizing Institute | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Papers | 30 |
| New Paper Introduced | Energy Science (XE-I) under Engineering Sciences (XE) |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Question Types | MCQs, MSQs, NATs |
| Calculator Policy | Only on-screen virtual calculator allowed |
| Paper Choice | One or two test papers only |
| Eligibility | 3rd year or higher UG students / Graduates in approved programs; MBBS, BDS, BVSc, B.Sc. (Agri./Horti./Forestry) from 5th sem. onwards |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Exam Centres | 200+ cities/towns across India |
| Score Validity | 3 years from result announcement |
| Official Website | https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
GATE 2024 Previous Question Papers -Free PDF Download
You can download the GATE 2024 Previous Question Papers PDF for all subjects directly from the links provided below. These papers will help you practice model exam questions and enhance your preparation for upcoming attempts. Click on your preferred subject to access and download the free PDF instantly.
| GATE Paper | Code | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE | |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG | |
| Architecture and Planning | AR | |
| Biomedical Engineering | BM | |
| Biotechnology | BT | |
| Civil Engineering – CE-1 | CE-1 | |
| Civil Engineering – CE-2 | CE-2 | |
| Chemical Engineering | CH | |
| Computer Science & IT – CS-1 | CS-1 | |
| Computer Science & IT – CS-2 | CS-2 | |
| Chemistry | CY | |
| Data Science & AI | DA | |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | EC | |
| Electrical Engineering | EE | |
| Environmental Science & Engineering | ES | |
| Ecology & Evolution | EY | |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE | |
| Geology & Geophysics – Geology | GG-1 | |
| Geology & Geophysics – Geophysics | GG-2 | |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN | |
| Mathematics | MA | |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME | |
| Mining Engineering | MN | |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT | |
| Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering | NM | |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE | |
| Physics | PH | |
| Production & Industrial Engineering | PI | |
| Statistics | ST | |
| Textile Engineering & Fibre Science | TF | |
| Engineering Sciences | XE | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences – Economics | XH-C1 | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences – English | XH-C2 | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences – Linguistics | XH-C3 | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences – Philosophy | XH-C4 | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences – Psychology | XH-C5 | |
| Humanities & Social Sciences – Sociology | XH-C6 | |
| Life Sciences | XL |
GATE 2024 Question Paper Details – Types & Categories of Questions
The GATE 2024 question papers are designed to comprehensively test candidates’ knowledge, problem-solving ability, and conceptual understanding. The exam includes three types of questions – Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. Each question carries either 1 or 2 marks, and the marking rules differ depending on the type.
GATE 2024 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
MCQs carry 1 or 2 marks each. Every MCQ has four answer options, and only one option is correct. Negative marking is applicable –
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For 1-mark MCQs, ⅓ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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For 2-mark MCQs, ⅔ mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Example:
Which institute is organizing GATE 2024?
(A) IIT Roorkee (B) IIT Delhi (C) IISc Bangalore (D) IIT Kanpur
Correct Answer: (depends on the official organizing institute for GATE 2024)
GATE 2024 MSQs (Multiple Select Questions)
MSQs also carry 1 or 2 marks but may have one or more than one correct options. Candidates must select all the correct options to score full marks. Importantly, there is no negative marking for MSQs. However, no partial marks are awarded for partially correct answers.
Example:
Which of the following are factors of 96?
(A) 16 (B) 32 (C) 6 (D) 15
Correct Answer: (A), (B), and (C).
GATE 2024 NAT (Numerical Answer Type) Questions
NAT questions require candidates to enter the answer as a numerical value using the virtual keypad. No options are provided. The answer could be an integer or a decimal (e.g., 10, -10, 10.1, -10.001). The question will specify the required decimal precision. No negative marking or partial credit is given for NAT questions.
Example:
If the wire diameter of a compressive helical spring is increased by 2%, the change in spring stiffness (in %) is __________ (rounded off to two decimal places).
Categories of Questions in GATE 2024
The GATE 2024 paper will test different levels of understanding through the following categories:
- Recall – Direct questions based on facts, formulae, laws, or principles.
- Comprehension – Concept-based questions requiring simple interpretation or conclusion.
- Application – Problem-solving using knowledge, computations, or logical reasoning.
- Analysis & Synthesis – Complex questions involving data, diagrams, or case-based analysis where candidates need to evaluate and combine information.
The paper may include a mix of standalone, statement-based, option-combination, or matching-type questions to comprehensively test candidates’ preparation.
How to Download GATE 2024 Previous Question Papers
- Visit the official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
- Go to the Downloads section.
- Click on GATE 2024 Question Papers.
- Select the subject you want.
- The PDF will open → Click the Download button to save it.
