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GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering Paper Analysis is updated here after the conclusion of the exam at 5:30 PM on Feb 11, 2023. The section-wise analysis for GATE 2023 CH paper is provided here based on the initial student reactions and expert reviews. Based on student reactions, the overall difficulty level of GATE 2023 CH paper was moderate.
GATE Answer Key 2023 for Chemical Engineering will be released by IIT Kanpur on February 21, 2023. Candidates can download GATE 2023 Question Paper along with the answer key through GOAPS portal on the official website- gate.iitk.ac.in using their registered credentials after the exam.GATE 2023 Final Answer Key for Chemical Engineering will be released along with the result on March 16, 2023. Check GATE 2023 Result
Candidates can also use GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering answer key for the calculation of the expected scores. These expected scores can be used to predict colleges that candidates can seek admission in based on GATE 2023 scores. Check GATE College Predictor
GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper Analysis
GATE 2023 AE Paper Analysis is updated below to provide you with valuable information on the difficulty level, weightage of topics, the number of NATs and MSQs, and good attempts.
| Particulars | GATE CH Paper Analysis |
|---|---|
| Overall Difficulty Level | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of General Aptitude | Available Soon |
| Difficulty Level of Chemical Engineering | Available Soon |
| Topics with Highest Weightage | Available Soon |
| Number of NATs | 24 |
| Number of MSQs | 3 |
| Number of MSQs | 38 |
| Good Score | Available Soon |
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GATE 2023 CH Exam Highlights
| Paper Code | CH |
| Shift/Session | Afternoon Session |
| No. of Questions | 65 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Types of Questions | Objective (MCQs, MSQ, NATs) |
| Sections | Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude & Subject Specific |
| GATE CH Exam Pattern | Check Here |
GATE 2023 Paper Analysis for CH
- GATE 2023 CH Question Paper was reported as moderate by the students.
- There were 38 MCQs, 3 MSQ, and 5 NATs
| Subject | Questions | MCQs | MSQs | NATs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude |
1 Mark Questions - 5 2 Marks Quetions - 5 |
1 Mark Questions - 5 2 Marks Quetions - 5 |
1 Mark Questions - 0 2 Marks Quetions - 0 |
1 Mark Questions - 0 2 Marks Quetions - 0 |
| Engineering Mathematics |
1 Mark Questions - 5 2 Marks Quetions - 4 |
1 Mark Questions - 4 2 Marks Quetions - 2 |
1 Mark Questions - 0 2 Marks Quetions - 0 |
1 Mark Questions - 1 2 Marks Quetions - 2 |
| Chemical Engineering |
1 Mark Questions - 20 2 Marks Quetions - 26 |
1 Mark Questions - 14 2 Marks Quetions - 8 |
1 Mark Questions - 2 2 Marks Quetions - 1 |
1 Mark Questions - 4 2 Marks Quetions - 17 |
Previous Year GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper Analysis
GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) paper is one of the popular papers. GATE 2023 aspirants can check the previous year paper analysis to know the important topics in the exam each year along with their weightage to prepare better.
GATE 2021 Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper Analysis
GATE 2021 Chemical Engineering (CH) paper was conducted on February 13 in a single session. As per the initial student reactions, the paper was moderate in terms of levels of difficulty. Some of the key points of the exam were:
- Number of MSQs: 3
- Number of NATs: 31-32
- Difficulty Level of General Aptitude: Easy
- Difficulty Level of Chemical Engineering: Moderate to Difficult
- Maximum Weightage: Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Mass Transfer
- Good Score: 70+
GATE 2021 CH Topic-wise Weightage
| Name of the Topic | Number of 1 Mark Questions | Number of 2 Mark Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Reaction Engineering | 3 | 4 |
| Heat Transfer | 4 | 3 |
| Mass Transfer | 0 | 4 |
| Process Calculation | 1 | 2 |
| Mechanical Operation | 1 | 2 |
| Plant Design and Economics | 3 | 1 |
| Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 4 |
| Instrumentation and Process Control | 4 | 2 |
| Chemical Technology | 3 | 0 |
| Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | 2 | 3 |
GATE 2020 Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper Analysis
- GATE 2020 Chemical Engineering (CH) paper was held on Feb 2, 2020 in a single slot.
- As per the inital student reaction, Chemical Engineering paper ranged from moderate to difficult.
- The questions were tricky and technical/ concept based.
- Chemical Reaction Engineering had more weightage in the exam with questions from selectivity, parallel reaction, activation energy, reaction reactor, non– isothermal reactors, non– ideal reactors.
- As per GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper Analysis, candidates can check the approximate weightage of topics in 2020 from the table below-
| Topics | Weightage of Marks |
|---|---|
| PC | 6 |
| CET | 8 |
| FM | 9 |
| MO | 4 |
| HT | 8 |
| MT | 13 |
| CRC | 13 |
| IPC | 6 |
| PEDco | 1 |
| CT | 4 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Aptitude | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
GATE 2019 Chemical Engineering (CH) Paper Analysis
- GATE 2019 Chemical Engineering (CH) paper was moderate to difficult in terms of overall difficulty.
- The 1 mark questions in the paper were moderate. Questions were asked from topics such as eigen values, sphericity, Chemical Technology.
- The 2 marks questions were lengthy with a few tricky ones as well. Some of the topics with highest weightage were- CRE, HT , FM, etc.
| Topics | Weightage of Marks |
|---|---|
| PC | 2 |
| CET | 12 |
| FM | 6 |
| MO | 3 |
| HT | 9 |
| MT | 9 |
| CRC | 12 |
| IPC | 8 |
| PEDco | 4 |
| CT | 7 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Aptitude | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Answer Key
- Candidates can calculate their approximate score by referring to the answer key and GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering Question Papers.
- The expected scores can be used to predict a list of colleges they can apply for admsision using GATE 2023 College Predictor.
| Year | GATE CH Question Paper | GATE CH Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Available Soon | Available Soon |
| 2022 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2021 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2020 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2019 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2018 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2017 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2016 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
| 2015 | Download PDF | Download PDF |
How to check GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Answer Key
- Go to the official website of GATE 2023.
- Fill in the credentials such as Registration Number, Enrollment ID and Date of Birth
- GATE CH answer will open on the screen
- Go through it and download it for future reference
How to challenge GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Answer Key?
- Go to the official website for GATE 2023.
- Log into GATE online application system
- Read the guidelines given carefully
- Check the checkbox to agree to the declaration
- Click on the tab ‘Contest Answer Key’ to fill in the objections to the answer
- Pay via the online portal. Each Question costs INR 500 or $10 for NRIs.
- Make sure to mention the correct question number.
- Attach proof to justify your objection to the question in the answer key.
GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Cut Off
GATE 2023 Chemical Engineering (CH) Cut off will be released after the declaration of result. Candidates can meanwhile check the previous year cut off for Chemical Engineering from the table below.
Previous Years’ GATE CH Qualifying Cut Off
| Year | General | OBC (NCL) | SC/ ST/ PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 35.1 | 35.1 | 23.4 |
| 2020 | 35.7 | 32.1 | 23.8 |
| 2019 | 34.8 | 31.3 | 23.2 |
| 2018 | 37.8 | 34 | 25.1 |
| 2017 | 44.30 | 39.80 | 29.50 |
| 2016 | 29.7 | 31.1 | 22 |
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