GATE 2023 Begins Tomorrow: Check GATE 2023 Exam Guidelines, Queries

GATE 2023 Exam Guidelines: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IITK), will start conducting the GATE 2023 exam tomorrow, Feb 4. Candidates who applied for the exam will attend on Feb 4, 5, 11, and 12 in 2 shifts - morning and afternoon. While appearing for the exam, candidates must follow all the GATE 2023 Exam Guidelines.

This article contains the GATE Exam Guidelines 2023 and the frequently asked GATE Exam Queries 2023.

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Check GATE 2023 Exam Guidelines

The following GATE 2023 Exam Guidelines must strictly be adhered to while candidates attend the exam:

• Candidates are advised to reach the examination centre 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
• All candidates must mandatorily carry their admit cards, printed clearly on A4 size paper while appearing for the exam. No candidate will be allowed to attend the exam without the admit card.
• Candidates must also carry a valid photo Id card for verification.
• The prohibited items inside the exam hall include electronic devices, papers, books, etc.
• In case candidates are found carrying these items inside the exam hall, disciplinary action will be taken against them.
• Candidates can enter the exam hall 45 minutes before the commencement of the exam. They must go through the instructions for the exam during these periods.
• No candidate will be allowed inside the exam hall after the exam begins. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the entire exam duration is over.
• An on-screen calculator will be provided to the candidates. They need not carry their calculators.
• The invigilators will provide the candidates with a scribble pad for calculations. 

GATE Exam Queries 2023

Here are some queries candidates usually ask before the GATE exam:

• How many questions should be answered to score good marks in GATE?

The number of good attempts depends on the exam subject the candidate is attending. For example, answering 75 questions correctly will score the candidate good marks on the ECE paper, while for ME, 85 questions are considered a good attempt. However, as a general rule of thumb, a minimum of 40 to 50 questions should be answered correctly. The more questions are answered correctly, the better the score will be.

• Which section should be attempted first?

It is advised that candidates attempt the General aptitude section first. If the candidate is not confident with that section, they may start with the technical questions from the subject of their choice.

• Will guessing answers help?

Candidates must try to refrain from guessing their answers. Candidates are advised not to guess more than 2 or 3 questions. However, if 2 options have been eliminated from the given options, they may guess from the remaining 2.