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.

SectionQuestionsMarksWeightage
General Aptitude1015
15%
Engineering Mathematics1013
13%
Subject4572
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).