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GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern will be released on the official website. No new changes have been made to the ME paper pattern this year. As per GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern, the question paper is divided into three sections- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Discipline. The General Aptitude section constitutes 15% of the total weightage while Engineering Mathematics and Core Discipline make up 13% and 72% of the weightage respectively. Check GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Syllabus
- GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper consists of 65 questions (MCQs, MSQs and NATs) of 100 marks. Check GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Papers
- Candidates are awarded 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer in GATE ME exam. There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs however, each incorrect MCQ leads to a deduction in marks.
- 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect 1 mark MCQ,
- 2/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect 2 mark MCQ.
- Candidates appearing for mechanical engineering as their first paper in GATE 2023 can also appear for AE, CH, NM, PI or XE as their second paper.
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GATE ME Exam Pattern
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| GATE ME Exam Date | 1st week of February, 2023 (Tentative) |
| GATE ME Exam Session | Two- Forenoon (09:00 – 12:00 hrs) and Afternoon (14:30 – 17:30 hrs) Session |
| GATE ME Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| GATE ME Exam Language | English |
| GATE ME Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| GATE ME Sectional Time Limit | None |
| GATE ME Total Marks | 100 |
| GATE ME Total Number of questions | 65 |
| GATE ME Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ); Multiple Select Questions (MSQ); Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| GATE ME Number of Sections | Three- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Core Discipline |
| GATE ME Section-wise Number of Questions | General Aptitude- 10 questions, Engineering Mathematics & Core Discipline- 55 questions |
| GATE ME Section-wise Weightage | General Aptitude- 15 marks, Engineering Mathematics- 13 marks; Core Discipline- 72 marks |
| GATE ME Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer |
| GATE ME Negative Marking | For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; No negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
GATE ME Marking Scheme
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Marking Scheme
- As per GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) exam pattern, the paper is of 100 marks including 1 mark and 2 marks questions.
- There is no negative marking for NATs and MSQs. However, marks will be deducted for each incorrect MCQ in the paper.
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mark Questions | 2 marks Questions | ||
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) = 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 30 | (25 x 1) + (30 x 2) = 85 |
| Core Discipline- Mechanical Engineering | |||
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Negative Marking
| Type of Question | GATE 2023 ME Negative Marking | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Mark Questions | 2 Marks Questions | |
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 1/3 mark | 2/3 mark |
| Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) | No negative marking | No negative marking |
| Numerical Answer Type (NATs) | No negative marking | No negative marking |
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GATE ME Syllabus
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Syllabus- Important Topics
- GATE Syllabus 2023 for Mechanical Engineering (ME) consists of topics from- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Core Discipline.
- Each section further includes subjects with important topics and sub-topics.
- The section below covers all the important topics from GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Syllabus 2023.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | Verbal Ability; Quantitative Aptitude; Analytical Aptitude; Spatial Aptitude |
| Engineering Mathematics | Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
| Applied Mechanics and Design | Engineering Mechanics; Mechanics of Materials; Theory of Machines; Vibrations; Machine Design |
| Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences | Fluid Mechanics; Heat-Transfer; Thermodynamics and its Applications |
| Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering | Engineering Materials; Casting, Forming and Joining Processes; Machining and Machine Tool Operations; Metrology and Inspection; Production Planning and Control; Industrial Engineering; Operations Research; Computer Integrated Manufacturing |
GATE ME Weightage of Topics
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Expected Weightage of Important Topics
- Topics such as Thermodynamics and its Application, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines and Manufacturing from GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Syllabus are seen to have a higher weightage in exam as compared to other topics.
- Based on the previous years’ paper analysis for GATE ME, the section below covers the expected weightage of important topics for GATE 2023 ME-
| Topics | GATE 2023 ME Weightage of Important Topics- Expected (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 14-15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 15 |
| Applied Mechanics and Design | |
| Engineering Mechanics | 2-3 |
| Mechanics of Materials/ Strength of Materials | 9-10 |
| Theory of Machines | 9-10 |
| Vibrations | |
| Machine Design | 4-5 |
| Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences | |
| Fluid Mechanics | 6-7 |
| Heat-Transfer | 5-6 |
| Thermodynamics | 12-13 |
| Applications | |
| Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering | |
| Engineering Materials | 1-2 |
| Casting, Forming and Joining Processes; Machining and Machine Tool Operations; Metrology and Inspection; Production Planning and Control | 14-15 |
| Industrial Engineering; Operations Research; Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 7-8 |
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Previous Years’ Weightage of Important Topics
| Topics | Year-wise Weightage of Important Topics (Marks) | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATE 2021 | GATE 2020 | GATE 2019 | GATE 2018 | GATE 2017 | ||||||
| Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | Slot 1 | Slot 2 | |
| General Aptitude | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
| Applied Mechanics and Design | ||||||||||
| Engineering Mechanics | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Mechanics of Materials/ Strength of Materials | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Theory of Machines | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 11 |
| Vibrations | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Machine Design | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences | ||||||||||
| Fluid Mechanics | 4 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
| Heat-Transfer | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Thermodynamics | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Applications | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering | ||||||||||
| Engineering Materials | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Casting, Forming and Joining Processes; Machining and Machine Tool Operations; Metrology and Inspection; Production Planning and Control | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 10 |
| Industrial Engineering; Operations Research; Computer Integrated Manufacturing | 8 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
GATE ME Preparation
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Preparation
GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper receives the most applications as compared to other GATE papers. The preparation strategy differs for each candidate depending on their learning and retaining capabilities. However, candidates with the best preparation resources can prepare better for the exam. The section below covers a few tips for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Preparation-
- Start Early
- While creating a study plan, analyze the time and number of days required to complete each topic;
- Create a list of all the important topics in order to the levels of difficulty and number of sub-topics to ensure allocation of the right preparation time to all the topics.
- Know your GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern and Syllabus well-
- You must be aware of all the important topics and the marking scheme of the exam before you start preparing.
- Divide your syllabus in increasing order of difficulty level and weightage so that you can spend more time on topics with much higher weightage and difficulty.
- Gather the Best Study Resources for ME
- Select proper material to study such as books, modules, online references, articles, videos, etc.
- You can also refer to online videos through NPTEL which have access to video lectures by IIT professors. The portal also has previous year GATE ME Question Paper video solutions for students.
- Revision and Solve Mock Tests/Sample Papers/Previous Years’ Question Paper
- Dedicate at least an hour for revision every day.
- Appear for various mock tests right from the start of your GATE 2023 ME preparation.
- Apart from mock tests also solve previous years’ GATE ME Question papers and various sample questions.
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GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Nature of Questions
Questions in GATE 2023 ME paper are formed to test a candidate’s recall, comprehension, application, analysis & synthesis abilities. Candidates can check the nature of questions asked in the exam based on the previous year analysis-
- Application & Formula Based Questions
- To solve application-based questions you must have good knowledge of basic principles, facts, laws, or formulae.
- However, in formula-based questions, you can answer the questions from your memory or a one-line computation.
- You will have to apply learned knowledge by computing or logical reasoning.
- Figures Based Questions
- Most of the questions in GATE mechanical engineering (ME) are figure-based.
- These questions look tricky but they are usually easy to solve.
- Based on the figures and some data given, you have to answer the questions.
- Questions Based on Core Topics
- These questions test your understanding of the discipline of mechanical engineering.
- You will be required to bring out simple conclusions from fundamental ideas.
- Questions from the core subject will be direct in nature.
- Questions based on Analysis or Common Data Questions
- In these types of questions, you will find questions in a linked format where an answer must be given to the first pair of questions in order to be able to answer the question that succeeds it.
- Sometimes common data will also be provided that means the same data would be shared by 2 questions that are or might be independent of each other.
- Linked Questions
- You will find a problem statement after which you will have to answer questions.
- These questions will be connected to each other, which means that the second question will rely on the first question’s solution.
- The chances of such questions to be asked in the paper are very less.
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Best Books
- Although there are a number of preparation books for GATE 2023 ME, candidates are advised to refer to the latest editions to ensure adherence to the syllabus.
- Some of the best books for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) as suggested by previous year toppers are-
| GATE Preparation Books for Mechanical Engineering | Author | Price (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Vibration | GK Grover | INR 812 |
| Design Of Machine Elements | VB Bhandari | INR 309 |
| Engineering Mechanics | SS Bhavikatti | INR 469 |
| Fluid Mechanics | RK Bansal | INR 692 |
| Heat & Mass Transfer | PK Nag | INR 399 |
| Engineering Thermodynamics | PK Nag | INR 561 |
| Internal Combustion Engine | V Ganesan | INR 591 |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | CP Arora | INR 310 |
| Material Science | UC Jindal | INR 487 |
| Production Engineering | Amitabh Ghosh | INR 450 |
| Industrial Engineering | OP Khanna | INR 599 |
GATE ME Question Paper
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Previous Years’ Question Papers
- Solving previous years' GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) question paper gives an insight into the important topics from the syllabus and helps with the exam preparation.
- Given below are the links to download the previous year GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Papers along with their answer key PDFs-
| Year | Slot | GATE ME Question Paper | GATE ME Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Slot 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Slot 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF | |
| 2020 | Slot 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Slot 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF | |
| 2019 | Slot 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Slot 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF | |
| 2018 | Slot 1 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| Slot 2 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
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What is Mechanical Engineering and its Scope?
- Mechanical engineering (ME) is the field where the graduates apply engineering, physics, and materials science principles while designing, analyzing, manufacturing, and maintaining mechanical systems.
- GATE Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and popular engineering disciplines preferred by lakhs of students each year.
Scope after GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- M.Tech Admission after GATE 2023
- The candidates securing a good score in their GATE 2023 can apply for admission in various top engineering colleges like IITs, NITs or IIITs that can help them in having a great future ahead.
- There are a number of specializations offered to candidates at these M.Tech colleges such as-
- M.Tech Machine Design
- M.Tech Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing
- M.Tech Mechanical Engineering Energy Technology
- M.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Spl: Smart Manufacturing)
- M.Tech Mechanical Engineering (Spl: Mechanical Systems Design)
- M.Tech Material Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineers from these top IITs and NITs are also able to get wider job opportunities in India and abroad in industries like Aerospace Industry, Automotive Industry, Chemical Industry, Construction Industry, Electronics Industry, Marine Industry, among others.
- PSU Recruitment after GATE 2023
- More than 50 PSUs like BARC, BHEL, IOCL, etc. consider GATE ME scores to recruit candidates for the post of management trainees in their organization.
- A job in a successful PSU means that you keep in touch with recent developments in engineering and work on exciting country development initiatives, as well as obtain security and government job benefits.
- Some of these jobs offer high packages such as INR 50,000 per month to deserving candidates. Check PSU Recruitment through GATE
- Research Work
- Candidates can also opt for research work-related jobs in their field after qualifying GATE examination.
- Institutes such as Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) hire GATE-qualified candidates for research positions.
- Although some of these institutes also have a separate qualifying examination to be eligible for the opportunity.
- Other Academic Options such as PGDM-
- Apart from M.Tech, there are other professional degrees that GATE qualified candidates can pursue.
- The National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) offers various courses in PGDM which require GATE qualified candidates. Some of the courses offered are-
- Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering (PGDIE)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Management (PGDMM)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management (PGDPM)
Frequently Asked Questions
GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques. What is the pattern of GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) exam?
Ans. IIT Kanpur will release GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) exam pattern. However candidates can check previous year GATE (ME) Exam Pattern below.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| GATE ME Exam Date | 1st week of February, 2023 (Tentative) |
| GATE ME Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| GATE ME Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| GATE ME Sectional Time Limit | None |
| GATE ME Total Marks | 100 |
| GATE ME Total Number of questions | 65 |
| GATE ME Type of Questions | MCQs, MSQs and NATs |
| GATE ME Number of Sections | Three- General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Core Discipline |
| GATE ME Marking Scheme | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer |
| GATE ME Negative Marking | For 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer; No negative marking for MSQs and NATs |
Ques: What is the marking scheme in GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper?
Ans: As per the marking scheme for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME), there are 1 and 2 mark questions asked in the exam. There is no negative marking for MSQs and NATs. However, each incorrect MCQ leads to deduction in marks.
- 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect 1 mark question
- 2/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect 2 marks question
| Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mark Questions | 2 marks Questions | ||
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | (5 x 1) + (5 x 2) = 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 25 | 30 | (25 x 1) + (30 x 2) = 85 |
| Core Discipline- Mechanical Engineering | |||
| Total | 30 | 35 | 100 |
Ques: How many sections are there in GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering paper and what is the weightage of each section?
Ans: GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper is divided into three sections-
- General Aptitude with a weightage of 15 marks,
- Engineering Mathematics with a weightage of 13 marks,
- Core Discipline with a weightage of 72 marks.
Ques. What is the weightage of important topics for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper?
Ans. Although the weightage of topics differs with each slot of the exam, topics such as Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Theory of Machines and Manufacturing constitute the highest weightage in GATE 2023 exam. The table below covers the expected weightage for GATE 2023 ME based on the previous year analysis-
| Topics | GATE 2023 ME Weightage of Important Topics- Expected (Marks) |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 14-15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 15 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 2-3 |
| Mechanics of Materials/ Strength of Materials | 9-10 |
| Theory of Machines | 9-10 |
| Vibrations | |
| Machine Design | 4-5 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 6-7 |
| Heat-Transfer | 5-6 |
| Thermodynamics | 12-13 |
| Applications | |
| Engineering Materials | 1-2 |
| Manufacturing | 14-15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 7-8 |
Ques: What will be the difficulty level of the questions in GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper?
Ans: Based on the previous year paper analysis, the difficulty level of GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering paper is usually moderate. However, the difficulty level of the question paper also depends on the candidate's exam preparation.
- GATE 2022 ME paper might be inclined majorly towards numerical-type questions. Candidates might require an analytical approach and an in-depth knowledge of concepts to solve the paper.
- With more number of numerical type questions, the exam may be time-consuming requiring candidates to work on their calculations and speed.
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) in GATE 2021 papers were zero or very less in number. However, GATE 2023 ME paper might also see a gradual increase in the number of MSQs.
Candidates are advised to prepare all the topics and sub-topics from GATE ME and take as many practice papers as possible.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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