GATE analysis

The Graduate Aptitude Tests (GATE) in Civil Engineering (CE 2020) began last week. The exam is given by candidates seeking admission in post-graduate programmes in IITs/NITs. And looking to secure a job with the public sector.

The CE exam is being conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The first shift of the exam was conducted in the forenoon session— 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

More than 1.5 lakh candidates appeared for this exam.

• The level of the exam was moderate. Compared to last year, the level was easy.
• There are two sections in the paper, General Aptitude section, and technical section. The level of General Aptitude section was easy while the level of Technical section was moderate.
• There were more than 25 numerical type questions which were moderate in nature.
• questions were asked from soil engineering and environment and few were easy and remaining were moderate.

The cut-off for CE branch is expected to range between 28-30. The above exam analysis shared below is prepared on the basis of the feedback shared by the GATE applicants. Students who are looking for a more detailed analysis can check out the Gradeup exam analysis.