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Key Facts: GATE ME Exam
65 questions / 100 marks
GATE ME paper pattern (GA 15 + Math ~13 + Subject ~72)
gate2026.iitg.ac.in
180 minutes
Computer-based test duration
GATE 2026 Information Brochure
INR 1000 / INR 2000
Female/SC/ST/PwD vs general regular registration fee
gate2026.iitg.ac.in
3 years
GATE score validity for PSU and PG admissions
National Coordination Board, GATE
100
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GATE ME 2026 is a 3-hour computer-based test of 65 questions for 100 marks (GA 15 + Engineering Math ~13 + ME core ~72), conducted by IIT Guwahati. MCQs carry +1/+2 with 1/3 or 2/3 negative marking; MSQ and NAT items have NO negative marking. Score validity is 3 years.
Sample GATE ME Practice Questions
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1If the average of five consecutive odd integers is 21, what is the largest of these integers?
2Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'mitigate'.
3A train 240 m long crosses a platform 360 m long in 30 s. What is the speed of the train in km/h?
4If 15% of a number is 45, what is 40% of the same number?
5Identify the grammatically correct sentence.
6Five friends P, Q, R, S, T sit in a row of 5 seats. R is at the extreme left. Q is immediately right of P. T sits somewhere between S and Q in the row. Which order from left to right is consistent with all three constraints?
7A bar chart shows annual sales (in lakh INR) of a firm: 2021: 50, 2022: 60, 2023: 75, 2024: 90, 2025: 108. What is the average annual growth rate (CAGR) over 2021 to 2025?
8Choose the correct word: 'The committee's findings were ____ with widespread criticism by the public.'
9If x + 1/x = 3, then x³ + 1/x³ equals:
10A solid cube of side 6 cm is cut into 1 cm cubes. How many of these small cubes have exactly one face painted (assuming the original cube was painted on all faces before cutting)?
About the GATE ME Exam
GATE Mechanical Engineering (Paper Code: ME) is one of the most popular GATE papers, attempted by hundreds of thousands of engineering graduates each year. It is jointly conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board, MoE — GATE 2026 is being organised by IIT Guwahati. The score is used for admission to postgraduate programs (M.Tech, MS, direct PhD) at IITs, IISc, NITs and many other institutes, and for recruitment by major PSUs including IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, GAIL, ONGC, HPCL, BPCL, and Power Grid. The 3-hour Computer-Based Test contains 65 questions for 100 marks: 10 General Aptitude (15 marks), about 13 marks of Engineering Mathematics, and the remainder covering Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, and Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering. Question types include MCQ (single correct, with negative marking), MSQ (multiple select, no negative marking), and NAT (numerical answer type, no negative marking).
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
180 minutes (3 hours)
Passing Score
Qualifying marks set annually (typically ~25-33/100 for General; lower for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
Exam Fee
INR 1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD); INR 2000 (others), regular window (IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (GATE 2026 organized by IIT Guwahati))
GATE ME Exam Content Outline
General Aptitude (GA)
Verbal aptitude (grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, comprehension), quantitative aptitude (arithmetic, percentages, time-speed-distance, data interpretation), analytical/logical reasoning (syllogism, puzzles), and spatial reasoning
Engineering Mathematics
Linear algebra (matrix algebra, eigenvalues), calculus (limits, derivatives, partial derivatives, integrals, Taylor series), ordinary differential equations, complex variables, probability and statistics, numerical methods (Newton-Raphson, trapezoidal rule), transform theory (Laplace)
Applied Mechanics and Design
Engineering Mechanics (statics, dynamics, friction), Mechanics of Materials (stress, strain, Mohr's circle, beams, torsion, buckling, strain energy), Theory of Machines (mechanisms, gears, gear trains, flywheels, governors), Vibrations (SDOF, damping, forced response, resonance, whirling), Machine Design (failure theories, fatigue, gears, bearings)
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
Fluid Mechanics (fluid statics, continuity, momentum, Bernoulli, viscous flow, boundary layer, dimensional analysis), Heat Transfer (conduction, convection, radiation, heat exchangers with LMTD/effectiveness-NTU), Thermodynamics (first/second law, entropy, pure substances), Applications (Rankine, Otto, Diesel, Brayton cycles, IC engines, refrigeration and AC), Turbomachinery (Pelton, Francis, Kaplan, centrifugal pumps)
Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
Engineering Materials (structure-property relations, iron-carbon diagram, heat treatment), Casting (sand, riser design, Chvorinov), Forming (hot/cold working), Joining (welding processes), Machining and Machine Tool Operations (orthogonal cutting, Merchant's circle, Taylor's tool-life), Metrology and Inspection, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CNC, GT), Production Planning and Control, Inventory Control (EOQ), Operations Research (LP, transportation, PERT/CPM)
How to Pass the GATE ME Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Qualifying marks set annually (typically ~25-33/100 for General; lower for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Exam fee: INR 1000 (Female/SC/ST/PwD); INR 2000 (others), regular window
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 ME 2026 exam pattern?
GATE Mechanical Engineering 2026 is a 3-hour Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 65 questions for 100 marks. The paper contains 10 General Aptitude questions (15 marks), about 13 marks of Engineering Mathematics, and roughly 72 marks of core Mechanical subjects. Questions are MCQ (1 or 2 marks, with negative marking), MSQ (multiple-select, no negative marking), or NAT (numerical answer type, no negative marking).
Who is conducting GATE 2026 and on what dates?
GATE 2026 is being organised by IIT Guwahati on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB-GATE), Department of Higher Education, MoE, Government of India. The official portal is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Exam dates are published in the official information brochure; GATE is typically held over two weekends in February.
What is the marking scheme for GATE ME?
MCQs carry +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. MSQ questions carry 1 or 2 marks but have NO negative marking and require all correct options to be selected (no partial credit). NAT questions also have no negative marking — you type a numeric value.
What is the GATE 2026 application fee?
For GATE 2026, the regular registration fee is INR 1000 for female candidates and candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories, and INR 2000 for all other candidates. Fees increase during the extended (late-fee) registration window. International candidates pay a higher fee in USD.
What is the validity of a GATE score?
A GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of result announcement. PSUs, IITs, IISc, NITs, and other institutes use the score for recruitment and admissions during this validity period.
Which PSUs recruit through GATE ME score?
Major Public Sector Undertakings hiring Mechanical engineers through GATE include Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), BHEL, NTPC, GAIL, ONGC, HPCL, BPCL, Power Grid, NHPC, NPCIL, and many others. Each PSU releases its own notification with cut-offs, document verification, and interview/medical stages.
How are GATE 2026 ME marks normalized?
If the paper is conducted in multiple sessions, marks are normalized using a formula that adjusts for variation in section difficulty across sessions, producing a normalized mark out of 100. The GATE score (out of 1000) is then computed from the normalized marks using the qualifying-mark and mean-mark of the top 0.1% (or top 10 candidates, whichever is higher).