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Key Facts: GATE AE Exam
65 questions / 100 marks
GATE AE 2026 exam pattern (10 GA + 55 subject)
gate2026.iitg.ac.in
180 minutes
Total exam duration (3 hours computer-based test)
GATE 2026 Information Brochure
INR 1800 / 900
Application fee (General-OBC / SC-ST-PwD-Female)
GATE 2026 Official Notification
3 years
Validity of GATE score for PG admissions and PSU recruitment
GATE Committee policy
100
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GATE AE 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based test of 65 questions for 100 marks (GA 15 + Subject 85), held by IIT Guwahati in early February 2026. Score is valid 3 years for IIT/NIT PG admissions and PSU recruitment by ISRO, HAL, BARC, and others.
Sample GATE AE Practice Questions
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1In the GATE 2026 General Aptitude section, if the ratio of boys to girls in a class is 5:3 and there are 24 girls, how many students are in the class?
2Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'ALACRITY':
3A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will it become five times itself at the same rate?
4In a certain code, FLOWER is written as EKNVDQ. How is GARDEN written in the same code?
5The mean of 20 numbers is 18. If 3 is added to each of the first 10 numbers, what is the new mean of the 20 numbers?
6A boat travels 30 km upstream in 3 hours and the same distance downstream in 2 hours. What is the speed of the stream?
7If P(A) = 0.4, P(B) = 0.5 and P(A ∩ B) = 0.2, what is P(A ∪ B)?
8Read the following sentence: 'Despite the heavy rains, the cricket match _____ uninterrupted.' Choose the most grammatical completion.
9The price of an article is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net percentage change in price?
10Five people P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row. P is to the immediate left of Q. R is at one of the ends. S is to the right of Q. T is between R and P. Which of the following is the correct seating arrangement from left to right?
About the GATE AE Exam
GATE Aerospace Engineering (paper code AE) is the all-India entrance examination for postgraduate aerospace engineering programmes at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs, and other CFTIs, and is also used for recruitment by central PSUs such as ISRO, HAL, BARC, NTPC, GAIL, and IOCL. The 2026 edition is conducted by IIT Guwahati. It is a 3-hour Computer-Based Test for 100 marks containing 65 questions: 10 General Aptitude questions for 15 marks, plus 55 subject-related questions covering Engineering Mathematics, Flight Mechanics, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Structures, and Propulsion. The paper mixes MCQ items (with 1/3 or 2/3 negative marking), MSQ items (multiple-select, no negative), and NAT items (numerical answer type, no negative).
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
180 minutes (3 hours)
Passing Score
Qualifying cutoff varies (~25-35/100); valid 3 years for PG admissions and PSU recruitment
Exam Fee
INR 1800 (General/OBC); INR 900 (SC/ST/PwD/Female) (IIT Guwahati (organising institute for GATE 2026) on behalf of the GATE committee (IITs + IISc Bangalore))
GATE AE Exam Content Outline
General Aptitude (GA)
10 questions for 15 marks covering verbal ability, English grammar, quantitative aptitude (numbers, percentages, ratio, time-speed-distance), and analytical reasoning (coding-decoding, seating, data interpretation)
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra (matrices, rank, eigenvalues), calculus (limits, derivatives, integrals, partial derivatives, Taylor series), differential equations (first and second order ODEs), and numerical methods (Newton-Raphson, trapezoidal, Simpson, Runge-Kutta)
Flight Mechanics
ISA standard atmosphere, airplane performance (cruise, climb, range, endurance, takeoff, landing, turning flight), static stability (longitudinal, directional, lateral), dynamic stability (phugoid, short-period, dutch-roll, spiral, roll modes)
Space Dynamics
Kepler's three laws of planetary motion, two-body problem, orbital elements (semi-major axis, eccentricity, inclination), circular and elliptical orbits, escape velocity, Hohmann transfer, geostationary orbits
Aerodynamics
Potential flow (sources, doublets, vortex, d'Alembert), thin airfoil theory, finite wing theory (induced drag, AR effect), compressible flow (Mach number, normal/oblique shocks, isentropic relations, Prandtl-Glauert), viscous flow (Reynolds number, boundary layers, Blasius, separation), wind tunnel similarity
Structures
Strength of materials (Hooke's law, Mohr's circle, bending, torsion, buckling, Castigliano, yield criteria), flight vehicle structures (semi-monocoque, shear flow, stiffened panels, fatigue, composites), structural dynamics (SDOF/MDOF natural frequencies, damping, aeroelasticity/flutter/divergence)
Propulsion
Thermodynamics (laws, ideal gas, isentropic relations, Brayton/Otto cycles), axial compressors and turbines (Euler equation, degree of reaction, stage loading, surge/stall), jet propulsion (turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, scramjet, propulsive efficiency, TSFC, nozzles), rocket propulsion (Tsiolkovsky, specific impulse, solid vs liquid)
How to Pass the GATE AE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Qualifying cutoff varies (~25-35/100); valid 3 years for PG admissions and PSU recruitment
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam fee: INR 1800 (General/OBC); INR 900 (SC/ST/PwD/Female)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GATE 2026 Aerospace Engineering exam pattern?
GATE AE 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based test with 65 questions for 100 marks. The paper has 10 General Aptitude questions (15 marks) and 55 subject-related questions (85 marks) covering Engineering Math, Flight Mechanics, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Structures, and Propulsion. Questions include MCQ (with 1/3 or 2/3 negative marking), MSQ (multiple select, no negative marking), and NAT (numerical answer, no negative marking).
When is GATE 2026 scheduled and who is the conducting institute?
GATE 2026 is conducted by IIT Guwahati. The exam is held in early February 2026 (typically Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15). The Aerospace Engineering paper will be on one of these days. The official portal is https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/.
What is the GATE 2026 application fee?
The application fee for GATE 2026 is INR 1800 for General, OBC, and other male candidates. The fee is INR 900 for SC, ST, PwD candidates, and all female candidates. A late application surcharge of approximately INR 500 applies if you register after the regular deadline.
What is the negative marking scheme in GATE AE?
For MCQ questions: 1-mark MCQ has 1/3 mark deducted for a wrong answer; 2-mark MCQ has 2/3 mark deducted. There is NO negative marking on MSQ (multiple-select) and NAT (numerical answer type) questions. Skipping is always safer than guessing on MCQs.
What are the career outcomes after qualifying GATE AE?
Qualifying GATE AE opens three main paths: (1) M.Tech/M.E. admissions at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs, and other reputed institutions with MHRD scholarship; (2) Direct PhD admission at top institutes; (3) PSU recruitment by ISRO, HAL, BARC, GAIL, IOCL, NTPC, and other CPSEs. GATE score validity is 3 years.
How much study time do I need for GATE AE?
Most successful candidates spend 400-800 hours of focused preparation over 8-12 months. Final-year B.Tech students should start at the beginning of their 7th semester. Mock tests in the last 3 months are critical — aim for at least 20-25 full-length mocks alongside subject-wise practice.
Which textbooks are commonly used for GATE AE preparation?
Standard references include Anderson's 'Introduction to Flight' and 'Fundamentals of Aerodynamics', Megson's 'Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students', Hill and Peterson's 'Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Propulsion', Curtis's 'Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students', and Etkin/Reid 'Dynamics of Flight'. NPTEL aerospace video lectures are also widely used.