GATE Computer Science Exam Preparation
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is an online exam that examines mainly the overall understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering & science. It is a national level examination. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in B.tech/B.E./ B.pharma, Science, B.sc research from recognized University. The GATE Computer Science is divided into 10 sections. These tests check the mental ability to take technical pressures. There are a total of 65 questions to be attempted in 180 minutes, where there is 1/3rd negative marking as well. The application form for GATE Computer Science will release from 3 Sep 2019 and available till 5 October 2019. The admit cards will be available at 3 January, 2020. To prepare well, candidates are advised to attempt GATE Computer Science previous years' question papers.
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Key Highlight
of GATE Computer Science (CS)
Educational Qualification:
Bachelors degree in B.tech/B.E./B.pharma
Exam Duration:
180 Minutes
Registration Period:
3 Sep - 5 Oct 2019
Exam Date:
1st, 2nd, 8th & 9th of February 2020
Result:
16th March, 2020
Admit Card:
3 Jan 2020
Application Fee:
Female candidates / SC /ST /PwD* category candidates: Rs. 750 /-
All other candidates: Rs. 1500 /-
Exam Pattern:
65 questions carrying 100 Marks
GATE Computer Science: Important Dates
- Application Form Starts from: 3 Sep 2019
- Last date to fill the application form: 28 Sep, 2019
- Last date to correct the application form: 25 Nov, 2019
- Downloading of admit cards: 3 Jan, 2020
- Online Examination: 1, 2, 8, 9 Feb 2020
- Result of Online Exam: 16th March, 2020
GATE Computer Science: Eligibility
- Candidate must hold bachelors degree in B.tech/B.E./B.pharma from recognized university
- Candidate must hold 75% in 10th and 12th grade.
- Candidate must be from Science stream.
GATE Computer Science: Exam Pattern
GATE Computer Science examination is of 10 sections. It consists of 65 questions for a duration of 3 hours. The questions are objective type but with 1/3rd negative marking.
The GA section includes five queries carrying one mark every (sub-total five marks) and 5 queries carrying 2-marks every (sub-total ten marks)
Question 1 to 25: One mark every ( Negative marking 1/3rd ) Question
Question 26 to 55: 2 mark every ( Negative marking 2/3rd ) Question
Question 56 to 65: General power ( total fifteen marks ) : ( Negative marking 1/3rd for One marks & 2/3rd for 2 mark ) Question
Question 56 to 60: One mark every Question
Question 61 to 65: 2 mark every Question
GATE Computer Science: Syllabus
Topics to be studied thoroughly are :
- Engineering Mathematics
- Digital Logic
- Computer Organization & Architecture
- Programming & Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Compiler Design
- Operating System
- Data bases
- Computer Networks
Tips and Tricks
- Candidates must attempt questions carefully.
- Candidates must revise their school-based concepts.
- Take online mock tests to know your strengths and weaknesses.
- Candidates must practice placement papers and mock tests to prepare well.
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