GATE 2023 Question Paper PDF with Solutions and Answer Key PDF

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GATE 2023 Question Paper

GATE 2023 question papers with solutions PDF can be downloaded from this page. The GATE 2023 question paper for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, and other subjects is available on this page. The GATE 2023 exam was conducted by IIT Kanpur on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023. The GATE 2023 paper has a total of 65 questions for a total of 100 marks. Further, the questions were divided into 3 categories including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MCQโ€™s), and Numerical Answer Type  Questions (NAT). The overall difficulty level of the GATE 2023 question paper was moderate, with a mix of direct and conceptual questions. CSE was considered to be the most challenging subject, while I was on the easier side. Chemistry was generally balanced in terms of difficulty level.

We have listed the subject-wise GATE question paper 2023 PDFs along with solutions here. Going through the GATE 2023 question papers with solutions will help you understand the type & weightage of questions asked in the exam and prepare for the upcoming sessions. 

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GATE 2023 Question Papers PDF Download with Solutions

You can easily download the GATE 2023 question paper with solutions PDF from the table below. Solving GATE question paper 2023 will help you understand the difficulty level of the exam and improve your preparation. 

Subject

Course Code

Question Paper

Solution 

Aerospace Engineering  AE

GATE 2023 Question Paper Aerospace Engineering

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Agricultural Engineering

AGGATE 2023 Question Paper Agriculture Engineering Download Here

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Architecture and Planning 

ARGATE 2023 Question Paper Architecture and Planning 

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Biomedical Engineering

BMGATE 2023 Question Paper Biomedical Engineering

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Biotechnology

BTGATE 2023 Question Paper Biotechnology

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Civil Engineering (Morning - 9.30 AM to 12,30 PM)

CE1GATE 2023 Question Paper Civil Engineering (Shift 1)

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Civil Engineering (Afternoon 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM)

CE2Download Here

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Chemical Engineering

CHGATE 2023 Question Paper Chemical Engineering

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Computer Science and Information Technology

CSGATE 2023 Question Paper CSE (Computer Science Engineering)

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Chemistry

CYGATE 2023 Question Paper Chemistry

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Electronics and Communication Engineering

ECGATE 2023 Question Paper Electronics and Communication

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Electrical Engineering 

EEGATE 2023 Question Paper Electrical Engineering

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Environment Science and Engineering

ESGATE 2023 Question Paper Environment Science Engineering

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Ecology and Evolution 

EYGATE 2023 Question Paper Ecology and Evolution

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Geomatics Engineering

GEGATE 2023 Question Paper Geomatics Engineering

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Geology and Geophysics 1

GG1GATE 2023 Question Paper Geology and Geophysics

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Geology and Geophysics 2

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Instrumentation Engineering

INGATE 2023 Question Paper Instrumentation Engineering

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Mathematics

MAGATE 2023 Question Paper Mathematics

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Mechanical Engineering

MEGATE 2023 Question Paper Mechanical Engineering

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Mining Engineering

MNGATE 2023 Question Paper Mining Engineering

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Metallurgical Engineering

MTGATE 2023 Question Paper Metallurgical Engineering

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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

NMGATE 2023 Question Paper Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

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Petroleum Engineering

PEGATE 2023 Question Paper Petroleum Engineering

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Physics

PHGATE 2023 Question Paper Physics

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Production and Industrial Engineering

PIGATE 2023 Question Paper Production and Industrial Engineering

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Statistics

STGATE 2023 Question Paper Statistics

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Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 

TFGATE 2023 Question Paper Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

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Engineering Sciences

XEGATE 2023 Question Paper Engineering Sciences

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Humanities and Social Sciences -  Economics

XH - C1GATE 2023 Question Paper Humanities and Social Sciences- Economics

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Humanities and Social Sciences -  Linguistics 

XH - C3GATE 2023 Question Paper Humanities and Social Sciences -  Linguistics 

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Humanities and Social Sciences - English 

XH - C2GATE 2023 Question Paper Humanities and Social Sciences - English 

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Humanities and Social Sciences -  Philosophy 

XH - C4GATE 2023 Question Paper Humanities and Social Sciences -  Philosophy 

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Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology 

XH - C5GATE 2023 Question Paper Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology 

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Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology

XH - C6GATE 2023 Question Paper Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology

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Life Sciences 

XLGATE 2023 Question Paper Life Sciences 

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GATE 2023 Exam Difficulty Level

The overall difficulty level of the GATE 2023 exam was rated as moderate. However, the difficulty level varied across the different subjects. We have included in the table below the subject-wise difficulty level for GATE 2023:

GATE 2023 SubjectsDifficulty Level

Agricultural Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

Agricultural Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

Architecture and Planning 

Easy to Moderate

Biomedical Engineering

Moderate

Biotechnology

Moderate to Difficult

Civil Engineering (Forenoon)

Moderate

Civil Engineering (Afternoon)

Moderate

Chemical Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

Computer Science and Information Technology

Moderate

Chemistry

Moderate to Difficult

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Moderate

Electrical Engineering 

Moderate to Difficult

Environment Science and Engineering

Moderate

Ecology and Evolution 

Moderate

Geomatics Engineering

Moderate

Geology and Geophysics 1

Moderate to Difficult

Geology and Geophysics 2

Moderate to Difficult

Instrumentation Engineering

Easy to Moderate

Mathematics

Moderate to Difficult

Mechanical Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

Mining Engineering

Moderate to Difficult

Metallurgical Engineering

Moderate

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Moderate

Petroleum Engineering

Moderate

Physics

Moderate

Production and Industrial Engineering

Moderate

Statistics

Moderate to Difficult

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science 

Moderate

Engineering Sciences

Moderate to Difficult

Humanities and Social Sciences -  Economics

Moderate to Easy

Humanities and Social Sciences -  Linguistics 

Moderate to Easy

Humanities and Social Sciences - English 

Moderate to Easy

Humanities and Social Sciences -  Philosophy 

Moderate to Easy

Humanities and Social Sciences - Psychology 

Moderate to Easy

Humanities and Social Sciences - Sociology

Moderate

Life Sciences 

Moderate to Difficult

GATE 2023 Question Paper Weightage

The GATE 2023 question paper was overall well-balanced and covered all the important topics from the syllabus. However, there were some topics which had more weightage than others. You can check below the GATE 2023 question paper weightage for main subjects:

SubjectGeneral Aptitude (GA)Engineering Mathematics (EM)Core SubjectTotalNotes
CS/IT15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Data Structures & Programming carried highest weightage, questions were theoretical and conceptual, Aptitude section tougher.

EE15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Overall paper moderate but Engineering Mathematics slightly difficult, some numerical questions challenging.

ECE15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Aptitude easy, core subjects moderate, paper considered manageable by many.

CE15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Aptitude easy, Technical section moderate to high, some numerical questions tough.

ME15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Overall paper moderate, Engineering Mathematics slightly difficult, some numerical questions challenging.

CH15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Generally considered balanced, some topics (Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer) considered tougher.

IN15% (15 marks)13% (17 marks)72% (78 marks)100%

Overall moderate, but some specific areas like Chemical Reaction Engineering and Process Control considered slightly difficult.

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GATE Question Paper 2023 - Highlights

Students can get an overview of the GATE 2023 question paper here in the below table.

AspectsDetails
GATE 2023 Organising / Conducting InstituteIIT Kanpur
Scope National Entrance Exam
GATE Question Paper Pattern   MCQs, MSQs and NAT
Courses Available after Qualifying GATEMasterโ€™s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science
Official website for GATE 2023 Question Papersgate.iitk.ac.in

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