GATE Mechanical Engineering is among the most appeared subjects in the GATE Exam. Every year, more than 1 lakh candidates attempt the exam. GATE 2024 ME Exam will be held soon, and important information regarding the examination will be released along with the notification. GATE 2024 results will be announced after the successful conduction of the exam.
Get all the necessary information like syllabus, exam pattern, new changes introduced in GATE, important books, preparation tips, previous years’ question papers, cutoff, and latest news related to GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam here. We have also provided direct links to the Answer Keys and Question Papers.
GATE Mechanical Engineering Latest News
Candidates who are planning to take the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) and other papers exam can access the GATE Syllabus and GATE Exam Dates on the official website.
GATE Mechanical Engineering Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Number of Questions in Paper | 65 |
| Number of Sections | Section 1 – General Aptitude, Section 2 – Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering |
| Topic-wise weightage | General Aptitude – 15%
Mathematics – 15% Mechanical Engineering – 70% |
| Pattern of Questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATQs) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Marking Scheme | Test Paper has questions carrying 1 mark and 2 marks, and
⅓ and ⅔ negative mark for incorrect answers, respectively |
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GATE Mechanical Engineering Important Dates 2024
| Particulars | Dates |
| GATE Online Application Processing | August 2023 |
| Closing of Submission of Application Form | September 2023 |
| Last Date of Extended Period for Online Registration Application (With Late Fees) | October 2023 |
| Modifications in GATE 2024 Application | October 2023 |
| Admit Card | January 2024 |
| GATE 2024 Examination | First two weeks of February 2024 |
| Announcement of Result | March 2024 |
GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern
Candidates can check the overview of the GATE Exam Pattern for Mechanical in the table below:
| Feature | Description |
| Examination Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Sectional Time Duration | None |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Number of Questions | 65 |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 29 |
| Number of Sections | It depends on the subjects.
2-3 (GA and Core Discipline or GA, Engineering Mathematics and Core Subject) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each right answer |
| Negative Marking Scheme | For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking.
For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative marking for MSQ & NATQ. |
Marking Scheme for Mechanical Engineering:
| Stream/Course | Exam Pattern |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | GA (General Aptitude) – 15 marks
Engineering Mathematics – 13 marks Subject of the Paper – 72 marks |
GATE Mechanical Engineering Paper Analysis
Overview of the GATE paper analysis 2023:
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Shift 1 (9:00 am – 12:00 am)
| Particulars | Details |
| Question Type | 5 MSQs
35 NATQs 25 MCQs |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Tough |
| Manufacturing Engineering and Heat Transfer | Highest Weightage in the Paper |
| Engineering Mathematics | Moderate |
| General Aptitude | Easy |
Video on GATE 2022 ME Paper Shift 1 Live Analysis:
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Shift 2 (2.30 pm – 5.30 pm)
| Particulars | Details |
| Question Type | 6 MSQs
24 NATQs 35 MCQs |
| Difficulty Level | Moderate to Tough |
| Engineering Mechanics, SOM, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering and HMT | Highest Weightage in the Paper |
| Engineering Mathematics | Moderate |
| General Aptitude | Easy |
Video on GATE 2022 ME Paper Shift 2 Live Analysis:
GATE Mechanical Engineering Results Analysis
GATE result analysis is one of the important aspects of the exam. Every year, 1-2 lakh students attempt the GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) exam.
GATE ME Topper Marks by Year
| Year | Paper | Marks | Score |
| 2022 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 90.05 | 1000 |
| 2021 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 93.22 | 979 |
| 2020 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 86.88 | 987 |
| 2019 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 94.75 | 1000 |
| 2018 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 98.83 | 1000 |
| 2017 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 94.85 | 1000 |
GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Cutoff over Years
| Year | Paper | GEN | OBC | SC/ST/PH |
| 2022 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 28.1 | 25.2 | 18.7 |
| 2021 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 33.0 | 29.7 | 22.0 |
| 2020 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 34.0 | 30.6 | 22.6 |
| 2019 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 34.1 | 30.7 | 22.7 |
| 2018 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
| 2017 | GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 32.7 | 29.4 | 21.8 |
The graph below shows the ME cutoff trend of the last 5 years:
GATE ME Important Topics for Exam Preparation
Check the following videos on GATE ME Preparation Tips:
Based on the previous years’ question papers, we have listed the most important topics from the technical subjects of Mechanical Engineering below:
| S. No. | Subject | Important Topics |
| 1. | Machine Design | Joints |
| Design of Gears and Bearings | ||
| 2. | Strength of Materials | Friction |
| SF & BM | ||
| Deflections | ||
| Bending Stress | ||
| Stress and Strain | ||
| 3. | Engineering Mechanics | Work and Energy |
| Law of Restitution | ||
| Structural Analysis | ||
| 4. | Industrial Engineering | EOQ Problems |
| Queuing Theory | ||
| Inventory Control | ||
| Linear Programming Problem | ||
| 5. | Theory of Machines & Vibration | Linkages |
| Shafts Problems | ||
| Governors and Flywheel | ||
| Free Damped Vibrations | ||
| Pairs and Its Applications | ||
| Inversions of Single and Double Slider Crank | ||
| 6. | Fluid Machinery | Capillary |
| Buoyancy | ||
| Surface Tension | ||
| Velocity Potential | ||
| Flow Through Pipes | ||
| Boundary Layer Theory | ||
| Applications of Bernoulli Equation | ||
| 7. | Thermodynamics | Steam Turbines |
| Laws of Thermodynamics | ||
| Second Law and First Law Problems | ||
| Problems on Diesel, Otto, Dual Cycle | ||
| 8. | Engineering Materials | Heat Treatment |
| Defects in Crystal Structure | ||
| Effect of Alloying Elements | ||
| 9. | Heat Transfer | Critical Thickness |
| Numbers in Convection | ||
| Problems on Conduction | ||
| Shape Factor in Radiation | ||
| Problem in Heat Exchangers | ||
| 10. | Manufacturing | CNC Programming |
| Orthogonal Cutting | ||
| Resistance Welding | ||
| Problems on Welding | ||
| Tool Life Equation Problems | ||
| Riser and Gate Design of Casting | ||
| Casting Types and Design of Castings | ||
| 11. | Engineering Mathematics
|
Matrices |
| Probability | ||
| Differential Equations |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ME1 and ME2 in the GATE exam?
ME 1 means morning shift (9:00 am – 12:00 pm), and ME 2 means evening shift (2.30 pm – 5.30 pm).
Can I get 100 marks in GATE?
No one has ever scored 100.
How many subjects are there in the GATE exam?
There are 29 subjects in the GATE 2024 exam.
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