GATE CS Exam Analysis 2025 Reveals Moderate to High Difficulty Level
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee conducted the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Computer Science exam on February 1, 2025, in two shifts. The first shift was held from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, and the second shift took place from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. After reviewing the students' feedback and analysis of the question paper, we have compiled an in-depth GATE CS Paper Analysis for both shifts.
Difficulty Level
The overall exam was considered moderate to high by most candidates. Some questions were found difficult in technical subjects that required more time to solve. Engineering mathematics was classified as easy to moderate, while core technical disciplines were moderate to difficult.
Key Highlights of the Exam
- Total number of questions: 65 (MCQ, MSQ, and NAT type questions)
- Marking scheme: Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
- No negative marking for MSQ or NAT questions
- Validity of GATE CS score: 3 years
GATE CS Exam Analysis 2025 - Shift 1
The first shift was conducted in computer-based mode across various test centers. Candidates shared their genuine reviews regarding the exam, which were as follows:
- Difficulty level: Moderate to high for questions from technical subjects
- Weightage of topics: A balanced weightage was observed among the different topics
GATE CS Exam Analysis 2025 - Shift 2
The second shift was also conducted in computer-based mode and witnessed a similar difficulty level to the first shift. Candidates praised the exam's ability to test their knowledge in various technical disciplines.
Good Attempts for GATE CS Exam 2025
Based on student interaction, an estimated total good attempt for the exam is around 50-55 questions.
GATE CS Question Paper 2025
Candidates can access the question papers from Shift 1 and Shift 2 from the direct links below:
1st Shift Updated Soon 2nd Shift Updated Soon
The GATE CS Memory Based Question Paper 2025 has been prepared based on inputs collected from students. Candidates can download the PDF files for both shifts from the official website.
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