General Aptitude
- Verbal ability
- Numerical computation and estimation
- Data interpretation
- Logical reasoning
Where to focus: The highest marks-per-hour section in the entire paper. Never leave it to the last week.
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GATE tests engineering fundamentals for M.Tech admission, PSU recruitment and research fellowships. Every paper combines General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and a core branch subject, and the score is normalised into a GATE score used by institutes and public sector employers alike.
GATE rewards depth over coverage: a candidate who owns eight core subjects thoroughly usually outperforms one who has skimmed fifteen. Timed mock tests are how you find out which of your subjects are genuinely owned. MockPrep GATE mocks are branch-specific across CSE, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil and ECE, apply the +2 / −0.66 marking, and return subject-wise accuracy with a score and rank estimate.
General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics together form a large, branch-independent block that many candidates under-prepare because it feels peripheral. It is not.
| Section | Question type | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Verbal and numerical aptitude | +2 / −0.66 | Common to every paper and the cheapest marks available |
| Engineering Mathematics | Objective and numerical answer questions | +2 / −0.66 | Common core across branches |
| Core Branch Subject | Objective and numerical answer questions | +2 / −0.66 | CSE, ME, EE, CE or ECE |
What each subject covers, and where to focus your hours first
Where to focus: The highest marks-per-hour section in the entire paper. Never leave it to the last week.
Where to focus: Common across branches and highly predictable in style. It is the safest place to build a reliable base score.
Where to focus: Algorithms, OS and DBMS repeatedly carry the largest weight. Theory of Computation is compact and highly scoring.
Where to focus: Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics are heavyweight. Manufacturing is broad but formula-driven and reliable.
Where to focus: Network Theory and Control Systems are consistent scorers and worth early mastery.
Where to focus: Geotechnical and Structural Analysis carry heavy weight. Environmental and Surveying are smaller but easy marks.
Where to focus: Signals and Systems plus Networks form the backbone. Electromagnetics is heavy relative to its weight — prioritise accordingly.
Sit for the full test in one uninterrupted block, with a clock running and no notes open. A mock taken in pieces tells you what you know; a mock taken under exam conditions tells you what you can actually produce on exam day, which is the only number that matters.
Pick your high-weight core subjects and take them to the point where you can solve any standard question mechanically. Partial familiarity across everything produces partial marks across everything.
These are branch-independent, predictable, and disproportionately cheap in marks per hour of study. Secure them early so your core-subject revision is not competing with them in the final weeks.
In the actual exam these carry no negative marking, so every one should be attempted. Practise estimating quickly rather than leaving them blank.
GATE questions are conceptually deep, so the same misunderstanding recurs across topics. Classify each error by concept in review, and you will often fix several future questions at once.
These bands come from the same percentile model the app uses after every test. They are estimates for tracking improvement, not official cut-offs.
| Score in mock | Estimated percentile | Standing | Indicative rank band |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30% | 37.7 | Top 62% | 5,04,630 – 6,16,770 |
| 42% | 66.9 | Top 33% | 2,68,110 – 3,27,690 |
| 55% | 89.4 | Top 11% | 85,860 – 1,04,940 |
| 70% | 98.6 | Top 1% | 11,340 – 13,860 |
| 85% | 99.9 | Top 0.1% | 810 – 990 |
Practice with questions from all key subjects
Prefer one section at a time? Each subject above has its own free sectional mock test.
Attempt full-length past papers online with the official duration and marking, then read the step-by-step solutions.
We offer mock tests for CSE, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Electronics & Communication Engineering.
Yes, each GATE mock test includes Engineering Mathematics, Core Subject questions, and General Aptitude.
We use percentile-based estimation with the actual GATE candidate pool to predict your score and rank range.
Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Electronics & Communication Engineering, each with branch-specific questions alongside Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude.
Yes. It is a substantial, branch-independent block and by far the highest marks-per-hour part of the paper, yet it is the section candidates most often postpone.
Depth beats breadth. Master the high-weight core subjects for your branch plus Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude, rather than skimming everything in the syllabus.
Not in the actual GATE exam, which is why every one of them should be attempted. Our mocks apply the +2 / −0.66 scheme to objective questions.
Your score percentage is mapped to a percentile against the branch candidate pool and converted into an indicative score and rank band, useful for tracking improvement over time.
Yes. You select your branch before starting, and questions are generated for that branch.
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