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GATE EC 2026 · 15 Feb 2026 paper with answer key | NextMarks

Previous year paper · GATE EC

GATE EC 2026 · 15 Feb 2026

Questions

65

4 sections

Time

180 min

One timer for the paper

Marks

100

Differ by section

Wrong answer

−0.33

Left blank: 0

Sections

Move between sections freely.

Q 1–5General Aptitude (1 mark each)5 questions · 5 marks · +1, wrong −0.33
Q 6–10General Aptitude (2 marks each)5 questions · 10 marks · +2, wrong −0.67
Q 11–35Electronics and Communication Engineering (1 mark each)25 questions · 25 marks · +1, wrong −0.33
Q 36–65Electronics and Communication Engineering (2 marks each)30 questions · 60 marks · +2, wrong −0.67

About this test

Exam: GATE EC
Exam screen: TCS iON style, as in the real exam
Timing: One timer for the whole paper
Calculator: Scientific, on screen
Questions: Official paper with the final answer key
Official sources: Question paper (official source) (opens in a new tab)Answer key (opens in a new tab)

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