GATE BT — exam pattern
IITs / IISc (rotating) · Graduate · Yearly (Feb) · checked 2026-10-19
Single paper
CBT · 3 h · Negative marking: 1/3 (1-mark) and 2/3 (2-mark) for MCQ; none for MSQ/NAT · 65 questions · 100 marks
65 questions, 100 marks. Score valid 3 years for PSU recruitment and M.Tech.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 | 15% |
| Engineering Mathematics | 10 | 13 | 13% |
| Subject | 45 | 72 | 72% |
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Years available: 2018, 2006, 2005
Frequently asked
- How many questions are there in GATE BT?
- Single paper: 65 questions, 100 marks, 3 h.
- Is there negative marking in GATE BT?
- Single paper: 1/3 (1-mark) and 2/3 (2-mark) for MCQ; none for MSQ/NAT.
- Who can apply for GATE BT?
- Graduate. Held yearly (feb) by IITs / IISc (rotating).