GATE Computer Engineering (CS) Exam 2023

9. GATE 2023 Computer Science Engineering Syllabus

Make a proper study plan and start your preparation by knowing your basic syllabus. Students can check the below table to know the topics covered in each division of the syllabus. You can also a take a printout of the whole syllabus from here.

10. Weightage of Different Sections in Previous Years' GATE Computer Science Engineering Exam

Knowing the subject-wise weightage list allows you to understand the section that will get you high marks if you concentrate and prioritize well. Take the weightage list from the descending order and complete the entire syllabus.

IIT Kanpur will release the subject-wise weightage for 2023 soon. Meanwhile, the candidates can check the previous years' subject's weightage list here.

11. Reference Books for GATE Computer Science Engineering 2023

Students require suitable books to prepare for the GATE CSE exam. Some students refer to multiple books to cover the topic-wise syllabus. Here are some reference books along with the name of the author and the topics covered.

12. GATE Computer Science Engineering Previous Year Question Papers

Given below are the PDF links for the previous years' computer science question paper. The candidates can download the paper and practice them to analyze the scores. This helps the individuals understand how well they have prepared for the exam.

13. Previous Year GATE CSE Question Paper Analysis

Candidates can check the previous year GATE computer science question paper analysis to know all about the difficulty level, the total number of questions asked in each question type, the highest mark weightage, and more.

GATE CSE 2022

• Difficulty level: Moderate to Tough
• Total Number of MSQs: 15
• Total Number of MCQs: 32
• Total Number of NAT: 18
• The highest mark weightage was given to Computer Networks.
• The General aptitude was tough.
• The quantitative aptitude questions were Moderate.
• The topics with the maximum number of questions were asked from Computer Organization, Computer Networks, and Theory of Computation.

GATE CSE 2021

• Difficulty level: Easy to Moderate
• Total Number of MSQs: 12
• Total Number of NAT: 14-16
• The highest mark weightage was given to Algorithms and Discrete Mathematics.
• The General aptitude was Easy.
• The Engineering mathematics was Easy.
• 50% of questions were directly conceptual based, 20% were conceptual questions, and 15% were theoretical questions.

GATE CSE 2020

• Difficulty level: Moderate to Tough
• Total Number of MCQs: 32
• Total Number of MSQs: 15
• Total Number of NAT: 18
• The highest mark weightage was given to Operating System and Theory of Computation.
• The Engineering Mathematics and General aptitude section were Easy.
• Most of the questions were theoretical and conceptual.

14. GATE Computer Science Engineering Cutoff Over the Years

Candidates can refer to the below table to know the previous years' cutoff. This helps one understand the cutoff trends over the years and the admission possibilities to eminent institutions.

15. How to Apply for the GATE 2023 Computer Science Engineering Exam?

Students can fill out the application form for GATE 2023 CS through the GOAPS website. You can follow the listed steps to apply the form successfully.

• To register for the GATE 2023 CSE exam, candidates must first register as a New User.
• Visit the GOAPS website and log in using the credential id and the password after registration.
• Candidates can start filling out the application form. Select the number of papers to attempt the exam.
• (Note: A candidate can undertake maximum 2 papers)
• Select the paper as the primary and the corresponding paper as a secondary paper.
• Choose maximum three exam centers corresponding to your location.
• Provide personal details like name, date of birth, father's name, phone number, email ID, address, nationality, and gender.
• Provide university details like name of university/college, university registration or college roll number, etc.,
• Upload your signature, photo, ID proof, and select submit.
• The final step is to pay the application fee.

16. GATE Computer Science Engineering Admit Card Overview

IIT Kanpur has announced the release date of admit card on the 1st week of January 2023. Candidates can actively download the admit card by visiting the official GOAPS website. The following steps can help you download the admit card.

• Visit the GATE official website.
• Enter the login details and choose Download GATE admit card.
• Download the admit card.
• Save the admit card and take a printout to appear for the GATE IN exam 2023.

The following details will be listed in the GATE admit card

Have a look at the sample admit card.

• Name of the candidate
• me of the Candidate
• GATE Exam Paper Code
• GATE Exam Date
• Exam Centre Code
• Exam Duration
• Candidate's Photo
• Candidate's Signature

17. GATE 2023 Computer Science Engineering Results

The GATE 2023 CSE results will be out in the 3rd week of March 2023. Candidates can visit the website gate.iitkgp.ac.in. and use the login credentials to check the result. A qualified candidate can download the scorecard for future references, which is valid for 3 years from the date. Refer to the below steps to download the scorecard.

• Visit the GOAPS website.
• Log in using your id and password.
• Click the GATE 2023 scorecard tab.
• Click the download option and take the printout of the result

The following information will be available on the GATE scorecard

• Name of the candidate
• Registration number of GATE 2023.
• Gender of the candidate.
• Name of paper.
• GATE Score (out of 1000).
• Total Marks acquired for 100.
• Validity of GATE scorecard.
• All India Rank of the entrants.
• Qualifying GATE marks for category-wise system
• The number of candidates who appeared in the exam.

Take a look at the sample scorecard.

18. What is the Scope After GATE 2023 Computer Science Engineering?

For higher education, GATE score is a mandatory requirement to get enlisted in top institutes. Let us see what the other options are that one can avail.

Career opportunities in PSU

Some PSUs like IOCL, BARC, BHEL, DRDO, NHPC, etc., recruit qualified candidates on the basis of the GATE score. One can get selected for posts like a technician, trainee, etc., with lucrative salary packages, better work-life, benefits of electricity at a subsidiary rate, and more.

Master's degree after GATE

Career opportunity is not the only option you got. One can pursue higher education in top universities IIT, NIT, or IISc through the valid GATE score. Candidates who prefer to study abroad can join the institutes like NTU, NUS, and TU Munich that accept GATE scores for the post-degree programs.

Research opportunities

After the completion of M. tech courses, one can also opt for Junior and Senior Research Fellowship in CSIR with a valid GATE score. You can earn a reasonable stipend during the research period.

19. GATE Computer Science Engineering Exam FAQs

Here are some of the questions the candidate mostly searched for. Have a look at them to get a clear understanding of the exam.

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