GATE 2026 · 65 Questions · 3 Hours

Free GATE Mock Test — IIT-Pattern Simulator for All 30 Papers

MockSetu offers free GATE mock tests across all 30 papers including Computer Science (CS), Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), Electronics & Communication (ECE), Civil (CE), and Instrumentation (IN). Each mock follows the official IIT pattern — 65 questions, 100 marks, 3 hours, with MCQ + MSQ + NAT question types, a virtual calculator, and instant subject-wise analytics. Built for students targeting IIT M.Tech, IIT MS Research, PSU recruitment, and central university PhDs.

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GATE 2026 Exam Pattern

Conducting bodyIIT (rotational across IITs and IISc)
ModeComputer-Based Test (CBT)
Papers30 specialisations (CS, ME, EE, ECE, CE, IN, MA, PH, CH, etc.)
Total questions65 (10 General Aptitude + 55 core subject)
Question typesMCQ (1 or 2 marks) + MSQ (multiple-select) + NAT (numerical answer)
Marking scheme+1 or +2 correct; −1/3 or −2/3 for wrong MCQ; 0 for wrong MSQ/NAT
Total marks100
Duration3 hours
Allowed toolVirtual calculator (on-screen)

Why GATE mock tests separate IIT M.Tech selects from the rest

GATE is the only Indian PG entrance where a 5-mark swing changes your entire admission outcome — IIT Delhi M.Tech CSE cuts off around 750+ score, while many NITs select at 500+. That razor-thin gap is closed almost entirely through mock-test discipline. Top GATE rankers report taking 20+ full-length mocks plus 40+ topic-wise mini-tests in the final 4 months. MockSetu's free GATE simulator gives you the full-length 3-hour environment plus per-subject sectional tests, so you can target weak chapters without spending money on test series.

How to use MockSetu for your GATE preparation

From August: one full-length mock per fortnight, plus 2–3 subject-wise sectional tests per week. From November: weekly full-length mock plus 4 sectional tests. From January (one month before GATE): full-length mock every 5 days, all in the morning shift (9:30 AM) to align with the actual GATE slot. The biggest GATE-specific advice: master the virtual calculator. Candidates lose 5–8 marks every mock just because they reach for a physical calculator (not allowed). Get fluent on the on-screen one early.

  • Start every mock with the General Aptitude section — easy 15 marks, builds momentum
  • Use the virtual calculator on every single calculation, no shortcuts
  • Mark NAT questions for review and revisit — they have zero negative marking
  • Track your accuracy on 2-mark questions specifically — they decide your rank
  • Don't skip MSQ practice — most students lose 6+ marks by guessing them like MCQs

GATE Syllabus 2026

General Aptitude (common to all 30 papers)

  • Verbal Aptitude (grammar, vocabulary, reading)
  • Quantitative Aptitude (numerical computation, estimation)
  • Analytical Aptitude (logic, deduction, analogy)
  • Spatial Aptitude (visualisation, pattern recognition)

Core Subjects (varies by paper — examples)

  • CS: Engineering Mathematics, DSA, Algorithms, TOC, Compilers, OS, DBMS, Networks, COA
  • ME: Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Manufacturing
  • EE: Circuits, Signals, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Power Electronics
  • ECE: Networks, Signals, Analog/Digital Electronics, Communications, Electromagnetics, Control Systems
  • CE: Structural Engg, Geotech, Transportation, Environmental, Water Resources, Surveying

GATE Mock Test — FAQs

Is MockSetu's GATE mock test free?

Yes — every GATE mock on MockSetu is fully free with unlimited attempts. No subscription required for any of the 30 papers.

Which GATE papers does MockSetu support?

MockSetu supports all 30 GATE papers including CS, ME, EE, ECE, CE, IN, MA, PH, CH, BT, MN, AG, AR, BM, CY, ES, EY, GG, GE, MT, NM, PE, PI, ST, TF, XE, XH, XL, DA, and the latest GE (Geomatics Engineering).

Does MockSetu have a virtual calculator like the real GATE?

Yes. MockSetu includes the same on-screen virtual calculator that GATE provides during the actual exam. No external calculators are allowed in GATE, so practising with the virtual one is critical.

How is GATE marking different from JEE / NEET?

GATE has three question types with different marking: MCQ has −1/3 negative for 1-mark and −2/3 for 2-mark questions, while MSQ (multiple-select) and NAT (numerical answer) have ZERO negative marking. This makes GATE strategy fundamentally different from JEE/NEET.

How many GATE mocks should I take?

Top GATE rankers (AIR < 100) typically take 15–25 full-length mocks plus 40+ subject-wise sectional tests in the 4–6 months before GATE.

Can MockSetu help with PSU recruitment exams through GATE?

Yes — many PSUs (ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, NTPC, GAIL) recruit through GATE scores. Practising on MockSetu's GATE mocks directly prepares you for both M.Tech admissions and PSU shortlisting cutoffs.

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