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Key Facts: GATE GE Exam
65 questions / 100 marks
GATE GE total questions and marks
GATE 2026 Information Brochure, IIT Guwahati
3 hours
Single-session computer-based test duration
gate2026.iitg.ac.in
INR 1000 / 2000
Application fee (reserved / general)
GATE 2026 official notification
Since 2022
Geomatics Engineering paper introduced
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GATE GE is a 3-hour Computer-Based Test of 65 questions for 100 marks (15 GA + 85 subject) organised by IIT Guwahati for GATE 2026. Subject syllabus covers Engineering Mathematics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Land Surveying (compulsory) plus one of Geodesy & Cartography or Photogrammetry. MCQs carry 1/3 or 2/3 negative marking; MSQ/NAT carry none.
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1In GATE 2026 General Aptitude, a train travels 240 km in 4 hours. If it increases its speed by 20 km/h, how long will the same journey take?
2Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'PROLIFIC'.
3If 'CAT' is coded as 3-1-20, what is the code for 'DOG'?
4The average of five consecutive integers is 23. What is the largest of these integers?
5Select the option that best completes the sentence: 'Despite the heavy rain, the team _____ to finish the survey on schedule.'
6A father is three times as old as his son. After 10 years, he will be twice as old. What is the son's present age?
7A pie chart shows expenditures: Food 30%, Rent 25%, Transport 15%, Education 20%, Other 10%. If total monthly expenditure is INR 40,000, how much is spent on Rent?
8Find the next term in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ___?
9If 20% of a number is 60, what is 35% of the same number?
10In a class of 50 students, 30 study Physics and 25 study Chemistry. If every student studies at least one of the two, how many study both?
About the GATE GE Exam
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Geomatics Engineering (GE) is a Computer-Based Test introduced in GATE 2022 that assesses candidates on the integrated science of geospatial data acquisition, processing, analysis, and visualisation. The paper is conducted jointly by the IITs and IISc; GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati. The 3-hour paper carries 100 marks across 65 questions — 10 General Aptitude (15 marks) plus 55 subject questions (85 marks). The GE subject part is structured into Part 1 (compulsory — Engineering Mathematics, Remote Sensing, GIS, Land Surveying) and Part 2 (candidate chooses one of: Geodesy & Cartography OR Photogrammetry). Questions use MCQ, MSQ, and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) formats with section-specific negative marking on MCQs only. Scores qualify candidates for postgraduate admissions at IITs/IISc/NITs and for PSU recruitment.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
180 minutes (3 hours)
Passing Score
Qualifying mark ~25/100 (varies annually); admission requires high GATE score (scaled to 1000)
Exam Fee
INR 1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD); INR 2000 (others); +INR 500 late fee (IIT Guwahati for GATE 2026, on behalf of NCB-GATE, Ministry of Education, Government of India)
GATE GE Exam Content Outline
General Aptitude (GA)
Common to all GATE papers — verbal aptitude (English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension), quantitative aptitude (arithmetic, algebra, mensuration, data interpretation), analytical aptitude (logic, syllogisms, numerical/spatial reasoning), and spatial aptitude (figures, paper-folding)
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra (matrices, determinants, rank, eigenvalues), calculus (limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, partial derivatives, multiple integrals), ordinary differential equations, probability and statistics (random variables, distributions, mean, variance), numerical methods (interpolation, integration, root finding)
Remote Sensing
Electromagnetic spectrum, energy interactions with atmosphere and surface, optical and microwave sensors, active vs passive systems, spatial/spectral/radiometric/temporal resolution, aerial and satellite platforms (Landsat, Sentinel, Resourcesat, Cartosat), image preprocessing (radiometric, geometric, atmospheric corrections), image classification (supervised, unsupervised, OBIA), accuracy assessment (confusion matrix, Kappa, producer's/user's accuracy)
Geographic Information System (GIS)
Data models — raster and vector, spatial data sources, topology and topological relationships, map projections (Mercator, UTM, Lambert, Albers), coordinate systems and datums (WGS84, Everest, NAD), spatial analysis (overlay, buffer, network, surface analysis), interpolation (IDW, kriging), geocoding and address matching
Land Surveying
Chain and tape surveying, compass surveying (bearings, local attraction), levelling (differential, profile, reciprocal), theodolite traversing, tacheometric surveying (stadia, tangential), curve setting (simple, compound, reverse, transition), modern total station and electronic distance measurement
Part 2 — Geodesy & Cartography OR Photogrammetry
Geodesy & Cartography: geodesy fundamentals, geoid vs ellipsoid, GPS/GNSS principles, datum transformations, cartography and map making, generalisation, scale and symbolisation. Photogrammetry: aerial photography (vertical/oblique), stereoscopic vision and parallax, flight planning (overlap, sidelap), DEM/DSM generation, image rectification and orthorectification, LiDAR principles, aerial triangulation
How to Pass the GATE GE Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Qualifying mark ~25/100 (varies annually); admission requires high GATE score (scaled to 1000)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam fee: INR 1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD); INR 2000 (others); +INR 500 late fee
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 GE exam pattern?
GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) is a 3-hour Computer-Based Test with 65 questions for 100 marks. It contains 10 General Aptitude questions worth 15 marks and 55 subject questions worth 85 marks. Question types include Multiple Choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT). The GE subject paper has a compulsory Part 1 and one optional Part 2 (Geodesy & Cartography OR Photogrammetry).
Who conducts GATE 2026 and where can I find the official syllabus?
GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB-GATE) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The official portal is https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/, which hosts the GE syllabus PDF, information brochure, important dates, and exam-day instructions.
What is the marking scheme for GATE GE?
Each MCQ is worth 1 or 2 marks. For 1-mark MCQs, 1/3 mark is deducted for a wrong answer; for 2-mark MCQs, 2/3 mark is deducted. Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions carry NO negative marking. NAT requires entering the answer using the virtual keypad — partial credit is not given.
What is the difference between Part 1 and Part 2 of GATE GE?
Part 1 is compulsory and includes Engineering Mathematics, Remote Sensing, GIS, and Land Surveying. Part 2 is optional and candidates choose ONE of (i) Geodesy and Cartography OR (ii) Photogrammetry. Together with General Aptitude, Part 1 and the chosen Part 2 make up the full 100-mark paper.
Who is eligible to appear for GATE GE 2026?
Candidates currently in the 3rd year or higher of any UG programme, or those who have already completed a Government-approved degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, or Humanities, are eligible. There is no age limit. International candidates from select countries can also appear at designated centres.
What is the GATE 2026 application fee for GE?
The application fee is INR 1000 for Female, SC, ST, and PwD candidates and INR 2000 for all other candidates during the standard registration window. An additional late fee of INR 500 applies if you apply during the extended period. Fees for international candidates differ and are listed on gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
How is the GATE score calculated?
Raw marks (out of 100) are normalised across multiple sessions if applicable and then converted to a GATE Score (out of 1000) using the official formula based on qualifying marks, mean marks of top 0.1% candidates, and your normalised marks. The GATE Score is what IITs/IISc/NITs and PSUs use for shortlisting.
When was GATE Geomatics Engineering introduced?
Geomatics Engineering (GE) was introduced as a new GATE paper in GATE 2022, reflecting the growing demand for geospatial professionals in remote sensing, GIS, surveying, and photogrammetry. Since then it has been offered every year, with annual updates to the syllabus published on the official GATE website.