For the GATE 2014
examination, a candidate can apply for only one of the 22 papers listed in
Table given below. The syllabus for each of the papers is different. Making a
choice of the appropriate paper during GATE application is the responsibility
of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below.
The candidate is
expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her
qualifying degree. However, the candidate is, free to choose any paper
according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria
of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission. For more details
regarding the admission criteria in any particular institute, the candidate is
advised to refer to the websites of that institute.
*XE (Engineering
Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers are of general nature and will
comprise of Sections listed in the above table. More detailed explanation is
given below.
General Aptitude Questions
All the papers
will contain few questions that test the General Aptitude (Language and
Analytical Skills), apart from the core subject of the paper.
XE Paper
A candidate
appearing in the XE paper has to answer the following
1.
Section
A – Engineering Mathematics (compulsory)
2.
GA
– General Aptitude (compulsory)
3.
Any
two of XE sections B to G
The choice of two
sections from B to G can be made during the examination after viewing the
questions. Only two optional sections can be answered at a time. A candidate
wishing to change midway of the examination to another optional section must
first choose to deselect one of the previously chosen optional sections (B to
G).
XL Paper
A candidate
appearing in the XL paper has to answer the following
1.
Section
H – Chemistry (compulsory)
2.
GA
– General Aptitude (compulsory)
3.
Any
two of XL sections I to M
The choice of two
sections from I to M can be made during the examination after viewing the
questions. Only two optional sections can be answered by the candidate. A
candidate wishing to change midway of the examination to another optional
section must first choose to deselect one of the previously chosen optional
sections (I to M).
Duration and Examination Type
The GATE
examination consists of a single paper of 3-hour duration that
contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks.
The question paper will consist of both multiple choice questions (MCQ) and
numerical answer type questions.
The examination
for all the papers will be carried out in an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT)
mode where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a
computer screen. The candidates are required to either select the answer (for
MCQ type) or enter the answer for numerical answer type question using a mouse
on a virtual keyboard (keyboard of the computer will be disabled). Candidates
will be provided with blank paper sheets for rough work and these have to be
returned back after the examination. At the end of the 3-hour window, the computer
will automatically close the screen from further actions.
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