IIT Guwahati releases GATE 2026 syllabus, adds fresh sectional paper option
Language: English onlyTotal Marks per Paper: 100General Aptitude (GA): 15 marksSubject-specific section: 85 marksQuestion Types: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT)MARKING SCHEME1-mark questions: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer2-mark questions: 2/3 mark deducted for each wrong answerSECTION-WISE DETAILSXE (Engineering Sciences) Paper:Compulsory: Engineering Mathematics (15 marks)Optional: Any two sections, 35 marks eachB: Fluid MechanicsC: Materials ScienceD: Solid MechanicsE: ThermodynamicsF: Polymer Science and EngineeringG: Food TechnologyH: Atmospheric and Oceanic SciencesI: Energy ScienceXH (Humanities and Social Sciences) Paper:Compulsory: Reasoning and Comprehension (25 marks)Optional: One section, 60 marksC1: EconomicsC2: EnglishC3: LinguisticsC4: PhilosophyC5: PsychologyC6: SociologyXL (Life Sciences) Paper:Compulsory: Chemistry (25 marks)Optional: Any two sections, 30 marks eachQ: BiochemistryR: BotanyS: MicrobiologyT: ZoologyU: Food TechnologyIMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTSCandidates must know their paper codes, as they are required during both registration and the exam.Only one application per candidate is allowed. If opting for a second paper, it must be added to the original application form. Multiple applications will be rejected, and fees will not be refunded.For detailed syllabi, paper combinations, and other updates, aspirants can refer to the official GATE 2026 website.- Ends
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