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GATE 2026: Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)

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2026
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GATE 2026 Computer Science (CS)
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About GATE

GATE 2026: Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) is an Engineering exam with 65 questions worth 100 marks in 180 minutes, split across General Aptitude (10 questions, 15 marks), Computer Science and Information Technology (55 questions, 85 marks). Negative marking mixed by question type and mark value: 1-mark mcq -1/3, 2-mark mcq -2/3, msq and numerical answer type (nat) questions carry no negative marking; see the exam pattern page for the exact rules by question type. TakeMockTest currently offers 2 syllabus-checked practice tests for GATE. Pattern checked against the official source on 26 August 2026.

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What is the GATE exam pattern?

GATE has 65 questions worth 100 marks in 180 minutes, covering General Aptitude (10 questions, 15 marks), Computer Science and Information Technology (55 questions, 85 marks).

Is there negative marking in GATE?

Yes, but the exact deduction in GATE depends on the question type rather than one fixed rule. See the exam pattern page for the per-question-type breakdown.

Does this mock test cover the official GATE syllabus?

Every test on this site is mapped to the official pattern and syllabus scope linked above, and independently checked before publishing. Granular topic labels beyond the official syllabus are a TakeMockTest preparation map, not an official subtopic list, unless stated otherwise.