Download GATE Computer Science & Information Technology Exam Previous Years Question Papers

GATE is an entrance examination for seeking admission to engineering colleges to pursue masters degree in engineering or masters in technology or masters in architecture. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is abbreviated as GATE. GATE is conducted in eight specific zones based on the location of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT). The overall control and coordination of GATE currently lies with IIT, Mumbai.

Exam Pattern

GATE, at present is conducted on twenty one separate papers. GATE aspiring candidates are expected to select that paper in which they have completed their bachelor’s degree. GATE in Computer Science and Information Technology are taken by students of computer science or information technology field. A B.E. (Bachelor in Engineering) or a B. Tech (Bachelor in Technology) in the domain of Computer Science or Information Technology is eligible to take this test.

Syllabus of GATE for Computer Science & Information Technology

The syllabus comprises of nothing but the subjects studied in the course of bachelor’s degree. Engineering Mathematics form an important part of the syllabus. Under this topics like Probability, Set Theory, Graph Theory, Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods, Calculus etc are covered. Another part of syllabus constitutes subjects of computer domain. Subjects like Digital Electronics, Computer Organization, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, Databases, Information Systems, Algorithms etc are covered.

Duration of GATE

GATE consists of a single paper of three hours duration. This paper encompasses sixty questions which carry 100 marks in total. Questions are of multiple choice type having four alternatives to choose from, out of which only one can be correct.

Scoring Pattern

For every correct answer candidates are awarded the full marks of that question. Negative marking is done upon choosing a wrong alternative. No marks are awarded or deducted for a question which is not attempted. GATE scores are also provided if desired by a candidate. The score is calculated based on a formula which involves the total marks scored by the candidate in the exam.

Previous year question papers

GATE aspiring candidates of computer science or IT domain can find the attached question papers of the previous years.