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GATE Paper Analysis 2023 | Branch-wise Review of GATE 2023 Papers

IIT Kanpur has successfully conducted the GATE 2023 exam on 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th February 2023. The exam was conducted in online mode for 29 papers. This article mainly discusses the GATE 2023 paper review and detailed topic-wise analysis for Civil Engineering (CE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Computer Science Engineering (CSE).

Check this article for more information about the GATE Exam Analysis 2023, section-wise review, question paper pattern, difficulty level, expected cutoff, questions asked in GATE 2023, and all the data related to the GATE 2023 exam.

The candidates who are appearing in GATE 2024 must check last years analysis to understand the exam difficulty level in a better way.

GATE 2023 Important Dates

Events

Important Dates

Day

GATE 2023 Admit Card Download Date

9th January 2023

Monday

GATE 2023 Exam Dates

4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th February 2023

Saturday, Sunday

GATE 2023 Answer Keys

21st February 2023

Tuesday

GATE 2023 Result Date

16th March 2023

Thursday

GATE 2023 Exam Schedule

Date (Day)

Time (IST)

Paper

4th February 2023 (Saturday)

09:30 – 12:30 hours (Forenoon Session – FN)

CS

14:30 – 17:30 hours (Afternoon Session – AN)

AR & ME

5th February 2023 (Sunday)

09:30 – 12:30 hours (Forenoon Session – FN)

EE, ES, XH

14:30 – 17:30 hours (Afternoon Session – AN)

BM, CY, EC

11th February 2023 (Saturday)

09:30 – 12:30 hours (Forenoon Session – FN)

GG, IN, MA, PE, XE, XL

14:30 – 17:30 hours (Afternoon Session – AN)

AE, AG, BT, CH, EY, GE, MT, NM, PH, PI, TF

12th February 2023 (Sunday)

09:30 – 12:30 hours (Forenoon Session – FN)

CE1, ST

14:30 – 17:30 hours (Afternoon Session – AN)

CE2, MN

GATE 2023 Exam Pattern

Particulars

Details

Examination Mode

Computer-based Test (CBT)

Duration

3 Hours

Number of Subjects (Papers)

29

Sections

General Aptitude (GA) +

Candidate’s Selected Subject

Type of Questions

(a) Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

(b) Multiple-Select Questions (MSQ) and/or

Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

Questions for testing these abilities

Recall

Comprehension

Application

Analysis & Synthesis

Number of Questions

10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions

Distribution of Marks in all Papers

EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH,

XH and XL

General Aptitude: 15 Marks +

Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks +

Subject Questions: 72 Marks =

Total: 100 Marks

Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY,

EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL

General Aptitude: 15 Marks +

Subject Questions: 85 Marks =

Total: 100 Marks

Marking Scheme

Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks

Negative Marking

For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will

be negative marking. For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark

will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise,

for a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a

wrong answer

GATE 2023 Paper Analysis

Here, you can find detailed subject-wise weightage analysis, difficulty level, and questions asked in the GATE 2023 paper based on the reviews of candidates who have appeared for the exam. As the GATE exam offers numerous opportunities for the aspirants appearing for the exam, we can expect a large number of candidates to appear for the exam this year.

GATE 2023 Paper Analysis: Computer Science Engineering (CSE)

IIT Kanpur conducted the GATE CSE 2023 exam on 4th February 2023 in the forenoon session (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.). You can find more details below:

Particulars Details
Question Type 15 MSQs

15 NAT questions

34 MCQs

Difficulty Level Moderate to tough
Data Structures & Programming Highest weightage in the paper
Engineering Mathematics 7 Marks
Discrete Mathematics 9 Marks
General Aptitude Moderate

GATE 2023 CS Paper Analysis

The table below shows the topic-wise mark distribution.

Topics Questions Total Marks
1 Mark 2 Marks
Algorithms 2 2 6
Data Structures and Programming 2 4 10
Computer Organization 3 2 7
Digital Logic 4 2 8
Computer Network 2 3 8
Theory of Computation 3 3 9
Databases 1 2 5
Compiler Design 1 3 7
Operating Systems 3 3 9
Discrete Mathematics 1 4 9
Engineering Mathematics 3 2 7
General Aptitude 5 5 15
Total 30 35 100

Pie Chart of Topic-wise Analysis

GATE 2023 Analysis

GATE 2023 Paper Analysis: Electrical Engineering (EE)

The Electrical Engineering paper was conducted on 5th February 2023 in the forenoon session (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.). You can find more details about the exam below:

Particulars Details
Question Type 8 MSQs

26 NAT questions

31 MCQs

Difficulty Level Moderate to tough
Signals and Systems Tough
General Aptitude Relatively easy

GATE 2023 EE Paper Live Analysis

The table below shows the topic-wise mark distribution:

Topics Questions Total Marks
1 Mark 2 Marks
Signal & System 2 3 8
Electromagnetics 2 2 6
Electrical Machines 2 3 8
Analog Electronics 2 2 6
Digital Electronics 1 1 3
Power System 4 4 12
Control System 2 3 8
Electric Circuits 3 4 11
Power Electronics 1 4 9
Electrical Measurement 2 0 2
Engineering Mathematics 4 4 12
General Aptitude 5 5 15
Total 30 35 100

GATE 2023 Paper Analysis: Electronic and Communication Engineering (ECE)

The Electronics and Communication Engineering paper was conducted on 5th February 2023 in the afternoon session (2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.). You can find more details about the exam below:

Particulars Details
Question Type 4 MSQs

16 NAT questions

15 MCQs

Difficulty Level Easy to moderate
General Aptitude Easy

GATE 2023 ECE Paper Live Analysis

The table below shows the topic-wise mark distribution:

Topics Questions Total Marks
1 Mark 2 Marks
Network Theory 4 2 8
Analog Circuits 2 3 8
Digital Circuits 4 2 8
Control System 3 7 17
Signal & System 3 4 11
Communication System 2 4 10
Electromagnetics 1 5 11
Electronic Devices & Circuits 3 2 7
Engineering Mathematics 5 5 15
General Aptitude 5 5 15
Total 30 35 100

GATE 2023 Paper Analysis: Civil Engineering (CE)

The Civil Engineering paper was conducted on 12th February 2023 in two shifts (Forenoon and afternoon). You can find more details about the exam below:

Civil Engineering (CE) Shift 1 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Particulars Details
Question Type 9 MSQs

22 NAT questions

35 MCQs

Difficulty Level Easy to moderate
Geotechnical Engineering Highest weightage in the paper

(11 marks each)

GATE 2023 CE Paper Shift 1 and 2 Live Analysis

The table below shows the topic-wise mark distribution of the CE shift 1 paper:

Subjects Questions Total Marks
1 Mark 2 Marks
Engineering Mathematics 5 4 13
Strength of Materials 1 3 7
Engineering Hydrology 1 2 5
Engineering Mechanics 1 0 1
Geotechnical Engineering 4 6 16
Structural Analysis 1 2 5
Surveying 2 1 4
Building Materials 1 0 1
Construction Planning Management 0 0 0
Design of Steel Structures 1 1 3
Irrigation Engineering 0 1 2
Highway Engineering 2 2 6
Open Channel Flow 1 2 5
Environmental Engineering 3 4 11
Fluid Mechanics 0 1 2
Railways and Airport 0 0 0
General Aptitude 5 5 15
Design of Concrete Structures 2 1 4

GATE 2023 Paper Analysis: Mechanical Engineering (ME)

The Mechanical Engineering paper was conducted on 4th February 2023 in the afternoon shift (2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.). You can find more details about the exam below:

Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Particulars Details
Question Type 8 MSQs

25 NAT questions

32 MCQs

Difficulty Level Moderate to tough
Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Highest weightage in the paper
Engineering Mathematics Moderate
General Aptitude Easy

GATE 2023 ME Paper Live Analysis

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The table below shows the topic-wise mark distribution of ME shift 1 paper:

Topics Questions Total Marks
1 Mark 2 Marks
TOM and Vibration 2 1 4
Manufacturing Engineering and Materials 3 10 23
Strength of Materials 4 4 12
Machine Design 2 1 4
Fluid Mechanics and Machinery 1 4 9
Thermodynamics 1 3 7
Refrigerating and Air Conditioning 0 0 0
Power Plant 1 0 1
IC Engine 0 0 0
Industrial Engineering 2 0 2
Heat Transfer 3 1 5
Engineering Mechanics 1 2 5
Engineering Mathematics 5 4 13
General Aptitude 5 5 15
Total 30 35 100

GATE 2023 Question Papers and Solutions

The GATE 2023 Question Papers and Solutions will be updated soon. You can check previous years’ question papers and solutions here.

GATE 2023 Expected Cutoff

The official cutoffs will be announced on the GATE 2023 official website soon. Candidates can get an idea by looking at the previous years’ cutoffs. GATE cutoff 2023 is different for different branches and different for different categories. Students who are seriously preparing for the exam must have good information about the GATE cutoff. The GATE cutoff for 2023 will be decided on various factors. The GATE 2023 cutoff for the core branches is expected to be close to the GATE 2022 cutoff. Candidates should always prepare as per the expected cutoff for 2023 so that they can check out the PSU vacancies and admission for M. Tech.

The factors determining the GATE cutoff are as follows:

  • The difficulty level of the exam
  • Total number of seats available
  • Total number of candidates appearing

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