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GATE Previous Year Question Papers with Solution – Download PDFs

Every year GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted for various subjects. The candidates are allowed to appear for any one paper in their respective field of choice. Every year, new additions are done to the list of GATE subject papers. The previous year’s question papers with solutions are provided. Subject-wise question papers are also given.

Table of Contents

  1. GATE Question Papers and Answers 2012 to 2021
  2. GATE Exam Question Papers Subject-wise
  3. Benefits of Solving GATE Question Papers for Exam Preparation
  4. GATE Question Paper 2022 – Download PDF
  5. GATE Question Paper 2021 – Download PDF
  6. GATE Question Paper 2020 – Download PDF
  7. GATE Question Paper 2019 – Download PDF
  8. GATE Question Paper 2018 – Download PDF
  9. GATE Question Paper 2017 – Download PDF
  10. GATE Question Paper 2016 – Download PDF
  11. GATE Question Paper 2015 – Download PDF
  12. GATE Question Paper 2014 – Download PDF
  13. GATE Question Paper 2013 – Download PDF
  14. GATE Question Paper 2012 – Download PDF
  15. GATE Question Paper 2011 – Download PDF
  16. GATE Question Paper 2010 – Download PDF
  17. GATE Question Paper 2009 – Download PDF
  18. GATE Question Paper 2008 – Download PDF
  19. GATE Question Paper 2007 – Download PDF
  20. Video Solution for GATE PYQs

GATE Question Papers Year Wise 

The students can refer to the table given down below for referring to the GATE Exam Previous Year Question Papers. This will be convenient for the candidates as the question papers with the solution are compiled together. Thus, the link below can help to access the question papers from 2012 to 2021 for reference purposes and exam preparation

GATE Question Papers and Answers 2012 to 2021

S.NoYearwise Papers and Answers
1GATE Question Paper and Answer 2021
2GATE Question Paper and Answer 2020
3GATE Question Paper and Answer 2019
4GATE Question Paper and Answer 2018
5GATE Question Paper and Answer 2017
6GATE Question Paper and Answer 2016
7GATE Question Paper and Answer 2015
8GATE Question Paper and Answer 2014
9GATE Question Paper and Answer 2013
10GATE Question Paper and Answer 2012

GATE Previous Year Question Papers Subject-wise

S.NoPapers / Subjects
1Civil Engineering
2Electronics and Communication
3Mechanical Engineering
4Electrical Engineering
5CSIT Engineering

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Benefits of Solving GATE Question Papers for Exam Preparation

The benefits of solving previous year question papers are as follows: 

  • Marking Scheme- While solving the previous year question paper for GATE exam, the students can understand the marking system of the exam. This can help them to get an idea about the marks differing section to section and paper to paper.
  • Changing Trends- Practising previous year question papers help in understanding the nature and type of the questions that have been changing over years and thus the candidates can predict the nature of the questions that can be asked during the exam.
  • Weightage of Important topics- Studying the question paper can help the students to figure out the topics from which most of the questions are asked. Students can know the topics from which the questions are repeated and thus help in finding important topics for the exam.

GATE 2022 Question Paper- Download PDF

GATE 2022 question paper consists of a total of 65 questions, comprising both multiple-choice and numerical answer type questions. The paper is divided into three sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the subject-specific section. Each section has its own weightage, and the question paper is designed to assess the technical and analytical abilities of the candidates.

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Mechanical Engineering ME- Slot 1Download
Mechanical Engineering ME- Slot 2Download
Petroleum Engineering- PEDownload
Architecture and Planning- ARDownload
Geomatics Engineering- GEDownload
Aerospace Engineering- AEDownload
Civil Engineering- CE- Slot 1Download
Civil Engineering- CE- Slot 2Download
Biotechnology- BTDownload
Physics- PHDownload
Ecology and Evolution- EYDownload
Engineering Sciences- XEDownload
Life Sciences- XLDownload
Electronics and Communication Engineering- ECDownload
Environmental Science and Engineering- ESDownload
Statistics- STDownload
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering- NMDownload
Metallurgical Engineering- MTDownload
Mining Engineering- MNDownload
Chemistry- CYDownload
Chemical Engineering- CHDownload
Production and Industrial Engineering- PIDownload
Humanities and Social Sciences- Economics (XH- C1)Download
Humanities and Social Sciences- English (XH- C2)Download
Humanities and Social Sciences- Linguistics (XH- C3)Download
Humanities and Social Sciences- Philosophy (XH- C4)Download
Humanities and Social Sciences- Psychology (XH- C5)Download
Humanities and Social Sciences- Sociology (XH- C6)Download
Instrumentation Engineering- INDownload
Agricultural Engineering- AGDownload
Geology and Geophysics- GG (Geology)Download
Geology and Geophysics- GG (Geophysics)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science- TFDownload
Computer Science and Information Technology- CSDownload
Biomedical Engineering- BMDownload
Electrical Engineering- EEDownload
Mathematics- MADownload

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GATE 2021 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 1Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 2Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biomedical Engineering (BM)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology (GG)Download
Geophysics (GG)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Statistics (ST)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Environmental Science and Engineering (ES)Download
Engineering Sciences- Engineering Mathematics (XE)Download
Life Sciences- Chemistry (XL)Download
Humanities & Social Sciences- Economics (XH)Download

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GATE 2020 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biomedical Engineering (BM)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Statistics (ST)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Science (XE)Download
Life Science (XL)Download

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GATE 2019 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Statistics (ST)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE-A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H)Download
Life Sciences (XL-P, Q, R, S, T, U)Download

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GATE 2018 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2017 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1Download
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 1Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 2Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)- Slot 1Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)- Slot 2Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)- Slot 1Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)- Slot 2Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2016 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Petroleum Engineering (PE)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2015 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2014 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Ecology and Evolution (EY)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2013 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE) – OnlineDownload
Agricultural Engineering (AG) – OnlineDownload
Architecture and Planning (AR) – OnlineDownload
Biotechnology (BT) – OnlineDownload
Civil Engineering (CE) – OnlineDownload
Chemical Engineering (CH) – OnlineDownload
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) – OfflineDownload
Chemistry (CY) – OnlineDownload
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) – OfflineDownload
Electrical Engineering (EE) – OfflineDownload
Geology and Geophysics (GG) – OnlineDownload
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) – OfflineDownload
Mathematics (MA) – OnlineDownload
Mechanical Engineering (ME) – OfflineDownload
Mining Engineering (MN) – OnlineDownload
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) – OnlineDownload
Physics (PH) – OnlineDownload
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) – OnlineDownload
Engineering Sciences (XE) – OnlineDownload
Life Sciences (XL) – OnlineDownload

GATE 2012 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE) – OnlineDownload
Agricultural Engineering (AG) – OnlineDownload
Architecture and Planning (AR) – OnlineDownload
Biotechnology (BT) – OfflineDownload
Civil Engineering (CE) – OfflineDownload
Chemical Engineering (CH) – OfflineDownload
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) – OfflineDownload
Chemistry (CY) – OfflineDownload
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) – OfflineDownload
Electrical Engineering (EE) – OfflineDownload
Geology and Geophysics (GG) – OnlineDownload
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) – OfflineDownload
Mathematics (MA) – OfflineDownload
Mechanical Engineering (ME) – OfflineDownload
Mining Engineering (MN) – OnlineDownload
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) – OfflineDownload
Physics (PH) – OfflineDownload
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) – OfflineDownload
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) – OnlineDownload
Engineering Sciences (XE) – OfflineDownload
Life Sciences (XL) – OfflineDownload

GATE 2011 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Biotechnology (BT)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2010 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE) – OfflineDownload
Agricultural Engineering (AG) – OfflineDownload
Architecture and Planning (AR) – OfflineDownload
Biotechnology (BT) – OfflineDownload
Civil Engineering (CE) – OfflineDownload
Chemical Engineering (CH) – OfflineDownload
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) – OfflineDownload
Chemistry (CY) – OfflineDownload
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) – OfflineDownload
Electrical Engineering (EE) – OfflineDownload
Geology and Geophysics (GG) – OfflineDownload
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) – OfflineDownload
Mathematics (MA) – OfflineDownload
Mechanical Engineering (ME) – OfflineDownload
Mining Engineering (MN) – OnlineDownload
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) – OfflineDownload
Physics (PH) – OfflineDownload
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) – OfflineDownload
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) – OnlineDownload
Engineering Sciences (XE) – OfflineDownload
Life Sciences (XL) – OfflineDownload

GATE 2009 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2008 Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

GATE 2007 Previous Year Question Paper- Download PDF

SubjectGATE Question Paper
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Download
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Download
Architecture and Planning (AR)Download
Civil Engineering (CE)Download
Chemical Engineering (CH)Download
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)Download
Chemistry (CY)Download
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)Download
Electrical Engineering (EE)Download
Geology and Geophysics (GG)Download
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Download
Mathematics (MA)Download
Mechanical Engineering (ME)Download
Mining Engineering (MN)Download
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)Download
Physics (PH)Download
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)Download
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)Download
Engineering Sciences (XE)Download
Life Sciences (XL)Download

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  1. Early Start: Begin your GATE 2024 preparation early to cover the extensive syllabus and revise effectively.
  2. Comprehensive Syllabus Coverage: Understand the GATE syllabus thoroughly and create a study plan covering all topics.
  3. Quality Study Material: Use recommended textbooks, online resources, and study materials for in-depth understanding.
  4. Practice and Mock Tests: Solve previous years’ papers and take regular mock tests to assess your preparation and improve time management.
  5. Stay Consistent: Maintain a consistent study routine, prioritize topics based on weightage, and revise regularly to build confidence and excel in GATE 2024.

Video Solution for GATE PYQs

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GATE Previous Year Question Papers - Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions on GATE Previous Year Question Paper and Answers

Where can a candidate find official question papers for the GATE Exam?

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Can a student download a question paper of all subjects?

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Is the GATE question paper available in multiple languages?

Answer: No, the GATE question paper is available only in English. However, candidates can opt for a language-specific question paper for the sectio...Read full

Are calculators allowed in the GATE exam?

Answer: No, the use of calculators or any electronic devices is strictly prohibited in the GATE exam. Candidates are expected to perform all calcul...Read full

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Answer: Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in the GATE exam. For every incorrect answer in the multiple-choice questions, 1/3rd of the marks a...Read full

What is the total number of questions in the GATE question paper?

Answer: The total number of questions in the GATE question paper varies each year but typically ranges from 65 to 100 questions.

How many sections are there in the GATE question paper?

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What is the format of the GATE question paper?

Answer: The GATE question paper is in a multiple-choice format, where candidates have to select the correct answer from the given options.