GATE 2023 shift 1 over: Paper analysis, answer key and other important details
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur is conducting the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2023) exam today, February 4. The exam will be held in two shifts for a duration of 3 hours. The first shift, which began at 9:30 am, has ended.
GATE 2023 paper includes three sections. General Aptitude, Part A and Part B. The GA section and Part A are mandatory to attempt, while Part B is divided into two segments. Segment 1 is Geology, and segment 2 is Geophysics.
There will be negative markings for choosing the incorrect answer in an MCQ. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
GATE 2023: Paper Analysis
As per the initial reaction from students, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate.
GATE 2023: Answer Key
Candidates can check the GATE 2023 answer key on the official website of GATE at gate.iitk.ac.in. The IIT Kanpur GATE 2023 stated in a notification that candidates may submit their contests on the GATE 2023 CSE answer keys provided for a very limited time period against payment.
Meanwhile, the second shift of the GATE 2023 exam has already started and will end at 5:30 pm.
GATE last-minute preparation
- Before entering the examination hall, go through the important formulas and notes once.
- Always, attempt those questions which you are confident and can solve in less time.
- If a question is taking more than 3 minutes, just skip to the next question and come back to it later.
- Be careful while selecting options as it is an online-based examination. Any changes will not be allowed once submitted.
