The GATE 2024 ECE paper analysis of Shift 1 was moderate to difficult and Engineering Mathematics and Electronics & Communication Engineering sections were tricky and challenging.
GATE ECE Paper Analysis 2024: The GATE ECE exam was considerably moderate to difficult and was conducted on Feb 11, 2024. The official GATE ECE paper analysis and response sheet will be released by the authority on Feb 16, 2024.
The GATE ECE Paper Analysis 2024 will give students an idea about the level of difficulty of the GATE exam and will give them a clear understanding of the marking scheme, weightage and exam pattern.
GATE ECE Paper Analysis 2024
GATE 2024 ECE exam paper analysis for shift 1 has been released as the GATE ECE 2024 exam was conducted on Feb 11, 2024, in forenoon session from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and students can also check the GATE paper analysis 2024.
- A total of 65 questions were asked in the GATE 2024 Electronics & Communication Engineering exam.
- As per the GATE paper analysis for Electronics & Communication Engineering shift 1, the exam was moderate to difficult.
| Section | Number of Question | Total Marks | Difficulty Level |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 | Easy to moderate |
| Engineering Mathematics | 7 | 13 | Moderate |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 48 | 72 | Moderate |
Students can refer to the complete GATE paper analysis 2024 for shift 1 topic-wise weightage details for Electronics & Communication Engineering:
| Topics | Weightage |
| Communication System | 8 |
| Analog Electronics | 7 |
| Signal and System | 7 |
| EMFT | 7 |
| EDC | 6 |
| Control System | 5 |
| Engineering Math | 5 |
| Network Theory | 4 |
| Digital Electronics | 4 |
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GATE 2023 ECE Paper Analysis
The GATE 2023 ECE paper was conducted on February 5, 2023, in the afternoon session (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm). The overview of the GATE 2023 ECE paper analysis is given below:
- The overall difficulty level of the GATE 2023 ECE was moderate to tough.
- The General Aptitude level was reviewed as easy to moderate.
- Engineering Mathematics was reviewed as tough.
Candidates can check the GATE 2023 ECE paper analysis in the table given below:
| Subjects | Questions | Total Marks | |
| 1 Mark | 2 Marks | ||
| Control System | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Digital Circuits | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Electronic Devices | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| Signals Systems | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Communication System | 2 | 4 | 10 |
| Analog Circuits | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Network Theory | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Electromagntics | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| Total | 100 | ||
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GATE 2022 ECE Question Paper Analysis
Candidates who appeared for the GATE ECE 2022 exam claimed the paper was moderately difficult. The examination was successfully conducted on February 6, 2022, in the forenoon session. Detailed GATE ECE exam analysis 2022 of the same is as follows:
- The Electronics & Communication (ECE) paper was tough and lengthy.
- The MSQ questions were confusing. But the students reported that the aptitude section was easy.
- Candidates reported that there were 33 MCQs, 14 MSQs, and18 NATs.
GATE ECE 2022 Weightage of Topics
The topics and weightage are tabulated below. The majority of the ECE questions were asked from Communication Systems and Digital Circuits apart from Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude which were the highest.
| Subjects | Weightage |
| Analog Circuits | 10 |
| Communication System | 13 |
| Control System | 7 |
| Digital Circuits | 11 |
| Electromagnetics | 6 |
| Electronic Devices & Circuits | 8 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Network Theory | 8 |
| Signals & System | 6 |
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GATE ECE Exam Analysis 2021
The GATE ECE exam analysis for GATE 2021 was successfully conducted on February 7, 2021. There were a lot of candidates that had applied for this subject in this year’s examination.
The GATE ECE exam was a 100 marks examination with 65 questions in total. The questions asked were from topics such as Digital Circuits, Network, Signals and Systems, Analogue and more. A total of 180 mins were given to the students to attempt it.
- The difficulty level of the paper was from moderate to difficult.
- There were many NATs this time, about 30-35.
- No MSQs were asked but about 25-30 MCQs were present in the question paper.
The total weightage of the GATE ECE question paper is as follows:
| Subjects | 1 Mark | 2 Marks | Total Marks |
| Network Theory | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Analog Circuits | 4 | 3 | 10 |
| Digital Circuits | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Control System | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Signals & System | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Communication System | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| Electromagnetics | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Electronic Devices & Circuits | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 15 |
| TOTAL | 30 | 35 | 100 |
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GATE 2021 Marking Scheme
Students appearing for GATE ECE must also review the marking scheme once to have clarity regarding the GATE weightage for ECE of a particular section and also will get an idea about the areas in which they have to focus more.
The marking scheme is also important as it gives a rough idea to the students about their possible scores after the final examination. The Engineering Mathematics papers are coded with AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE.
- General Aptitude – 15%
- Engineering Mathematics – 15%
- The subject of the paper – 70%
A detailed table of the GATE ECE question paper marking scheme is given below to:
| Paper Code | Total Marks from General Aptitude | Total Marks from Discipline Subject Topics | Total Marks |
| AE, AR, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, ECE, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST and BM | 15 | 85 | 100 |
| GG (Part A+ Part B) | 15 | 25+60 | 100 |
| XE (Section A+ Any Two sections) | 12 | 15+(2*35) | 100 |
| XH (Section B1+ Anyone Sections) | 15 | 25+ (1*60) | 100 |
| XL (Section P+ Any TWO Sections) | 15 | 12+ (2*30) | 100 |
- Negative marking will be there for NAT and MSQ type of questions.
- 1/3rd marks will be deducted for 1 marker question and 2/3rd mark will be deducted for 2 markers
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GATE ECE Exam Analysis 2020
The GATE ECE exam analysis 2020 was conducted for three hours from 2.30 to 5.30. There are in total 65 Numerical Answer Type questions and Multiple-choice Questions. The examination conducted was of 100 marks in total.
- The difficulty level was moderate and it was easier as compared to the previous year’s question paper.
- There were 40 Multiple Choice Questions and 25 Numerical Answer types. The NAT question carried 1 and 2 marks.
- The General Aptitude and English section of the exam was comparatively easier than previous year papers.
- In the 2020 GATE ECE, the topic of EDC (Electronic Device and Circuits) and Communication have the maximum weightage.
| Topic | Weightage |
| Network and Signal System | 6 marks |
| Communications | 11 marks |
| Engineering Mathematics and Analog Circuits | 10 marks |
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GATE ECE Exam Analysis 2019
The GATE ECE exam analysis 2019 was conducted in the forenoon session from 9:30 to 12:30. More than 1 lakh students appeared for the GATE ECE examination. The total score that can be obtained in the paper was 100.
- The difficulty level was moderate to difficult
- There were 65 Numerical Answer type questions that carried 1 to 2 marks
- The General aptitude section was also moderate to difficulty
- Questions from the Control device and electronic devices were marked as difficult
GATE ECE Previous Year Cutoff
The candidates can check out the GATE cut off for previous years for the Electronics & Communications Engineering (ECE) paper.
| Year | Branch | GEN | OBC/EWS | SC/ST/PwD |
| GATE 2023 | Electronics & Communications | 29.9 | 26.9 | 19.9 |
| GATE 2022 | Electronics & Communications | 25 | 22.5 | 16.5 |
| GATE 2021 | Electronics & Communications | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| GATE 2020 | Electronics & Communications | 28.8 | 25.9 | 19.2 |
| GATE 2019 | Electronics & Communications | 26.7 | 24.0 | 17.8 |
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