GATE 2015 Exam Pattern Question Paper Pattern

Candidates appearing for GATE 2015 exam can check the Paper Pattern of their respective GATE 2015 exam papers to know the kind of questions to expect, the marking system, compulsory sections in the GATE 2015 Question Paper and more. Candidates will benefit in their GATE 2015 preparation if they know the GATE 2015 Exam Pattern and can check the same below on this page. 

Gate 2015 exam will be conducted in online mode, which will be a Computer Based Test (CBT) and GATE 2015 pattern are totally changed. Question Paper Structure, Marks distribution is common for CS, EE, ECE, ME, CSE, CH papers:

GATE 2015 Exam Pattern is as follows:

• Candidates must know that all papers will have a section on General Aptitude which is compulsory with 10 questions that carry 15 marks.
• All question papers will have 65 questions for 100 marks where 55 questions will be for the subject on hand and Engineering Mathematics if applicable.
• Question Papers with codes - AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PI, TF and XE will have a section devoted to Engineering Mathematics. This will carry 15% of the total marks while the Engineering Mathematics section will carry 15% and the rest of the 70% will be for the subject specialization.
• Question Papers with codes - AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL, the subject questions will carry 85% of the marks while the remaining 15% will be devoted to the General aptitude as mentioned above.

Types of Questions in GATE 2015 Exam Paper:  Questions will be of two types as follows
 1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) :

• These carry 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections.
• These questions are objective in nature with a choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to mark the correct answer(s).

2.  Numerical Answer Questions:

• These carry 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections.
• The answer for these questions is a real number which has to be entered by the candidate using the virtual keypad.
• These questions will not be showing any choices
• An appropriate range will be considered while evaluating the numerical answer type questions so that candidates are not penalized due to the usual round-off errors

GATE 2015 Question Paper Design: Candidates will be tested in the following areas of ability
 1. Recall:

• The questions are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws of the discipline of the paper.
• Candidates are expected to be able to obtain the answer either from memory of the subject or from a given one-line computation.

For Example:
Q. During machining maximum heat is produced
(A) in flank face
(B) in rake face
(C) in shear zone
(D) due to friction between chip and tool

2.  Comprehension:

• These questions aim to test the candidate's understanding of the basics of his/her field.
• Candidates are required to draw simple conclusions from the given fundamental ideas.

For Example
Q. A DC motor requires a starter in order to
(A) develop a starting torque
(B) compensate for auxiliary field ampere turns
(C) limit armature current at starting
(D) provide regenerative braking

3.  Application:

• In this section, candidates are expected to apply their knowledge through computation or by logical reasoning to arrive at the answers
• Questions in this section may be a mix of single standalone statement/phrase/data type questions , a combination of option codes type questions or  a match items type questions

For Example
Q. The sequent depth ratio of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular channel is 16.48. The Froude number at the beginning of the jump is:
(A) 5.0 (B) 8.0 (C) 10.0 (D) 12.0

4. Analysis and Synthesis:

• Candidates are presented with data, diagrams, images etc. that require analysis to answer the questions in this section
• A Synthesis question requires comparison of two or more pieces of information that is given.
• Questions may also involve candidates in recognising unstated assumptions, or separating useful information from irrelevant information.

GATE 2015 Marking Scheme is as follows:

GATE 2015 General Aptitude (GA) Questions: Compulsory for all Papers

• A total of 15 marks are allocated for the 10 GA questions that are asked in all papers
• 5 questions are for 1 mark each
• 5 questions are for 2 marks each

All GATE 2015 Question Papers other than GG, XE and XL:

• A total of 55 questions are asked apart from the General Aptitude questions.
• There will be 25 questions for 1 mark each with a total of 25 marks
• There will be 30 questions for 2 marks each with a total of 60 marks
• Questions will be a mix of multiple choice and numerical questions

GATE 2015 Geology and Geophysics (GG) Paper:
This paper will contain two parts:

Part A:

• This section is common for all candidates appearing for this paper.
• There will be 25 questions of 1 mark each for a total of 25 marks

Part B:

• This section will have two separate sections – one for Geology and the second for Geophysics.
  Candidates have to attempt either one section as per their respective discipline
• Each section will carry 30 questions of 2 marks each for a total of 60 marks
• There will be a mix of numerical and multiple choice questions

GATE 2015 XE Paper (Engineering Sciences):
1. Engineering Mathematics Section

• The Engineering Mathematics Section (Section A ) is compulsory for all candidates for a total of 15 marks
• The Engineering Mathematics section consists of 11 questions as follows:
  7 questions for 1 mark each for a total of 7 marks
  4 questions for 2 marks each for a total of 8 marks
• There will be a mix of numerical and multiple choice questions

2. Section B to G:

• This contains 22 questions for a total of 35 marks as follows:
  9 questions for 1 mark each for a total of 9 marks
  13 questions of 2 marks each for a total of 26 marks
• There will be a mix of numerical and multiple choice questions

 GATE 2015 XL Paper (Life Sciences):
1. Chemistry Section – Section H:

• This is a compulsory section consisting of 15 questions for a total of 25 marks as follows:
  5 questions of 1 marks for a total of 5 marks
  10 questions for 2 marks for a total of 20 marks
• There will be a mix of numerical and multiple choice questions

2. Section I to M:

• This contains 20 questions for a total of 30 marks as follows:
  10 questions for 1 mark each for a total of 10 marks
  10 questions of 2 marks each for a total of 20 marks
• There will be a mix of numerical and multiple choice questions

Details of Negative Marking in GATE 2015:
1. Multiple-choice questions:

• 1-Mark Questions: For every wrong answer 1/3 marks will be deducted
• 2-Mark Questions: For every wrong answer 2/3 marks will be deducted

2. Numerical type questions: There is no negative marking

Examination Mode: There will be examinations of all 22 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT).

NOTE : Calculator is allowed whereas charts, graph sheet or Tables are NOT allowed in the examination hall.