GATE Metallurgy Paper Analysis

GATE Metallurgy Paper Analysis

GATE METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING

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GATE MT Exam Structure

1
Basic Structure

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Questions: 65
  • Sections: GA + Metallurgy

2
Question Types

  • MCQs: Single correct option
  • MSQs: Multiple correct options
  • NATs: Numerical answer type
  • Pattern: Mixed throughout paper

3
Marking Scheme

  • 1-mark MCQs: -0.33 for wrong
  • 2-mark MCQs: -0.66 for wrong
  • MSQs: No negative marking
  • NATs: No negative marking

4
Subject Distribution

  • General Aptitude: 15%
  • Core Subjects: 85%
  • Key Areas: Thermo, Transport, Physical Metallurgy
  • Focus: Mechanical Metallurgy (max weightage)

Subject-wise Weightage

15%
GA

General Aptitude

15 Marks | 10 Questions

85%
Core

Core Subjects

85 Marks | 55 Questions

Core Subjects Breakdown

Engineering Mathematics

13%

~13 Marks | 8-10 Questions

Metallurgical Thermodynamics

18%

~14-17 Marks | 11-13 Questions

Transport Phenomena

12%

~9-12 Marks | 6-8 Questions

Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy

9%

~6-9 Marks | 4-6 Questions

Physical Metallurgy

15%

~12-16 Marks | 8-12 Questions

Mechanical Metallurgy

17%

~15-20 Marks | 10-14 Questions

Manufacturing Processes

8%

~7-10 Marks | 4-6 Questions

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Key Insight

Mechanical Metallurgy (17%) + Physical Metallurgy (14%) together account for 31% of core marks – prioritize these subjects for maximum impact.

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