GATE CS Exam Pattern 2023

GATE CS Exam Pattern

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam conducted for admission to postgraduate programs and for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). It is jointly administered by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs). For Computer Science Engineering (CSE) aspirants, GATE serves as a critical stepping stone toward higher studies or technical careers in both the public and private sectors. Understanding the exam pattern is essential for structured preparation.

The GATE Computer Science paper will evaluate a candidate’s understanding of core concepts in computer science and general aptitude. The exam is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Details of GATE Exam Pattern for CSE

Feature	Details
Total Number of Questions	65
Question Types	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
Maximum Marks	100
Duration of Exam	3 Hours
Sections	General Aptitude (GA), Core Subject (Computer Science), Engineering Mathematics
Weightage	General Aptitude: 15 Marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks Computer Science Core: 72 MarksTotal: 100 Marks
Marking Scheme	1-mark and 2-mark questions Negative marking for MCQs only: – 1-mark MCQ: -1/3 for wrong answer – 2-mark MCQ: -2/3 for wrong answer – No negative marking for MSQ and NAT

Cut Off

The GATE CS cutoff varies each year based on difficulty level, number of candidates, and overall performance. The expected cutoff for 2025 may be similar to previous years:

• General Category: 25 – 30 marks
• OBC-NCL/EWS: 90% of General Category cutoff
• SC/ST/PwD: 66.67% of General Category cutoff

The actual cutoff will be announced after the results are declared.

 

Disclaimer: The information provided here is for guidance purposes only. Students are advised to verify the latest and official syllabus from the

GATE official website:

• https://gate.iisc.ac.in/