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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 February 15 Shift 2 exam ends at 5.30 PM. This shift is for EC, GE, XH, BM, and EY. GATE EC paper was difficult and time-consuming.
GATE 2025 Feb 15 Shift 1 was conducted from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. The shift 1 exam is for CY, AE, DA, ES, and PI papers. The overall difficulty level was moderate based on initial reactions with the DA paper reported to be comparatively difficult. The shift-wise paper analysis and memory-based question paper will be released here based on the initial feedback.
“In view of the Mahakumbh, the GATE 2025 examinations on 15th and 16th February 2025, scheduled in Prayagraj, will now be conducted in Lucknow on the same dates”
This year, GATE 2025 exam is being conducted on 1st, 2nd, 15th and 16th February 2025 in two shifts every day across multiple centres all over the nation.Candidates must arrive at the exam center at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the exam, a valid photo ID, and GATE 2025 hall ticket.
GATE 2025 Negative Marking
According to the GATE exam pattern 2025, there will be a negative marking for a wrong answer in the MCQs. However, multiple select questions and numerical answer types have no negative markings. The details of GATE negative marking scheme are given below.
| Type of Questions | GATE Negative Marking Scheme |
|---|---|
| Multiple-choice questions |
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| Multiple-select questions | No negative marking |
| Numerical-answer type questions | No negative marking |
GATE 2025 February 15 Paper Analysis
After every shift ends, the GATE 2025 Feb 15 paper anlysis will be available here. the analysis gives an insight about the paper pattern, number of questions, important topics, and expected cutoff. The detailed GATE 2025 paper analysis will be updated here.
The difficulty level for GATE 2025 February 15th, Shift 1-
- DA- (Moderate to Difficult) The general Aptitude section was easy. For a 100 rank, you need to score at least 85 + marks. The weightage of core subjects like - Algorithms, Python , Hashing , Linear Probing, data structures, machine learning was more. Maths was moderate to difficult and the paper is reported to be lengthy and time consuming.
- AE –(Moderate to Difficult) Questions were mostly from aerodynamics, fluid mechanics.
- PI – (Moderate)The general Aptitude section was easy while focus was more on operations research.
- CY-(Moderate) Questions were a balanced mix of physical, organic and inorganic chemistry.
- ES( Easy to Moderate)- Questions were focused on chemistry, ecology and sustainable development topics. Candidates are reporting this section to the easiest.
The difficulty level for GATE 2025 February 15th, Shift 2-
- EC- (Moderate to Difficult) The general Aptitude section was moderate. The weightage of core subjects with 30-32 questions were from the Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability, and Statistics. Statistics had the maximum number of questions. The cutoff is anticipated to be in the range of 30 marks out of 100 for general category. There were a mix of concept and application based questions.
- BM –(Moderate ) Questions were straightforward with a mix of biology, medical engineering.The cutoff is anticipated to be in the range of 25-30 marks out of 100.
- GE – (Moderate)The general Aptitude section was easy with focus on geology, geophysics. The cutoff is anticipated to be in the range of 25-30 marks out of 100.
- XH-(Moderate) Questions were direct from psychology, economics, Econometrics and Statistics, Development Economics
- EY-( Easy to Moderate) Questions were moderate with emphasis on ecology, biodiversity. Biotic and Abiotic Components, Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
GATE 2025 February 15 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
GATE 2025 shift-wise question papers with solution PDFs is available for download as soon as the exam is over of the respective subjects. GATE 2025 Question Paper
You can download the memory based question papers for GATE 2025 Feb 15 shift 1 and shift 2 here:
| Shift | Test Paper | Question Paper Set | Solution PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shift-1 (9:30 AM - 12:30 PM) | CY | Download Pdf | Download Pdf |
| AE | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| DA | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| ES | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| PI | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| Shift-2 (2:30 PM - 5:30 PM) | EC | Download Pdf | Download Pdf |
| GE | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| XH | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| BM | Download Pdf | Download Pdf | |
| EY | Download Pdf | Download Pdf |
GATE 2025 Exam Schedule
Candidates can check their GATE 2025 exam date branch-wise to confirm their session details.
| Date | Session | Timing | Test Papers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 (Sat) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | CS1, AG, MA |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | CS2, NM, MT, TF, IN | |
| Feb 2, 2025 (Sun) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | ME, PE, AR |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | EE | |
| Feb 15, 2025 (Sat) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | CY, AE, DA, ES, PI |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | EC, GE, XH, BM, EY | |
| Feb 16, 2025 (Sun) | Morning | 9:30 am - 12:30 pm | CE1, GG, CH, PH, BT |
| Afternoon | 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | CE2, ST, XE, XL, MN |
GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines
Documents to Carry:
- GATE 2025 Admit Card – Print it in A4 size, single-sided.
- Valid Photo ID – Aadhaar-UID, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, Driving License, or any other government-issued ID.
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph – It should match the one uploaded during registration.
Items Permitted in the Examination Hall:
- Black or blue pen
- Transparent water bottle
- Face mask and pocket-sized hand sanitizer
Prohibited Items:
- Electronic devices (smartphones, smartwatches, calculators)
- Study materials, books, or notes
- Wallets, purses, metallic items, or jewelry
Also Read: GATE 2025 Exam Day Guidelines, Important Instructions, and Last-Minute Tips
