Mock Tests
  • Banking & Insurance
  • Regulatory
  • SSC/Railway Exams
  • Agriculture Exams
  • Punjab Exams
  • AAI Exams
  • UPSC EPFO
  • Engineering Exams
Category
  • Banking & Insurance
  • Regulatory
  • SSC/Railway Exams
  • Agriculture Exams
  • Punjab Exams
  • AAI Exams
  • UPSC EPFO
  • Engineering Exams
Agriculture Exams
ICAR IARI Assistant
AAI Exams
AAI JE ATC
Agriculture Exams
ICAR IARI Assistant
AAI Exams
AAI JE ATC

GATE Civil Engineering Notification

GATE Civil Engineering Free Mock

Or

Explore our range of courses

Select your exam below and give an immediate push to your preparation

GATE Civil Engineering Notification

GATE Civil Engineering Exam Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Full FormGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Managing ByIndian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Exam LevelNational
LanguageEnglish
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Application Fee (General)1500
Mode of ExamOnline
Mode of Question PapersMSQ/MCQ/NAT
Participating Colleges1072
Exam Duration3 Hours

GATE Civil Engineering 2023 Important Dates

ParticularsDates
GATE Online Application ProcessingAugust 30, 202
Closing of submission of application form

September 30, 2022

October 4, 2022

October 7, 2022

Last Date of Extended period for Online Registration Application (With Late Fees)

October 7, 2022

October 14, 2022

October 16, 2022

Last date for requesting a change of examination cityNovember 4 - 11, 2022
Admit CardJanuary 3, 2023
GATE 2023 ExaminationFebruary 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2023
Announcement of ResultMarch 16, 2023

Institutes Organizing GATE Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technologies at Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Chennai (Madras) and Mumbai (Bombay) on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India conducts GATE on a rotational basis. Have a look which year GATE was organized by which institute.

YearGATE editions organized
2030Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2029Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
2028Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2027Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
2026Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2025Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
2024Indian Institute of Science
2023Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
2022Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2021Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
2020Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2019Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
2018Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2017Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
2016Indian Institute of Science
2015Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
2014Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2013Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
2012Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2011Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
2010Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
2009Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
2008Indian Institute of Science
2007Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
2006Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
2005Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
2004Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
2003Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
2002Indian Institute of Science
2001Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
2000Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
1999Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
1998Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
1997Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
1996Indian Institute of Science
1995Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
1994Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
1993Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
1992Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
1991Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
1990Indian Institute of Science
1989Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
1988Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
1987Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
1986Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
1985Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
1984Indian Institute of Science
1983Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

GATE Civil Engineering Exam: An Overview

ParticularsDetails
Examination ModeComputer Based Test (CBT)
Duration3 hours*
Number of Subjects (Papers)29
SectionsGeneral Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subject
Types of Questions

(a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or

(c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Questions for testing these abilities

(a) Recall

(b) Comprehension

(c) Application

(d) Analysis and Synthesis

Number of Questions10 (GA) + 55 (Subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics*: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks =

Total: 100 Marks

(*XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks)

Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks =

Total: 100 Marks

Marking SchemeQuestions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking

For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT question.

Exam Pattern & List of GATE Civil Engineering 2023 Papers and Corresponding Codes

Pattern of Examination

ParticularsDetails
Examination ModeComputer Based Test (CBT)
Duration3 hours*
Number of Subjects (Papers)29
SectionsGeneral Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subject
Types of Questions

(a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

(b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or

(c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)

Questions for testing these abilities

(a) Recall

(b) Comprehension

(c) Application

(d) Analysis and Synthesis

Number of Questions10 (GA) + 55 (Subject) = 65 Questions
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics*: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks =

Total: 100 Marks

(*XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks)

Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL

General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks =

Total: 100 Marks

Marking SchemeQuestions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking

For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.

There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT question.

Paper Code

General Aptitude (GA)

Marks

Subject MarksTotal MarksTotal Time (Minutes)*

 

AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE,

ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF

 

15

 

85

 

100

 

180

 

AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2]

 

(B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)

 

15

 

60 + 25

 

100

 

180

 

GE [Part A + Part B1 or B2]

 

(B1: Surveying and Mapping or B2: Image Processing and Analysis)

 

15

 

55 + 30

 

100

 

180

 

GG [Part A + Part B]

 

(Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics)

 

15

 

25 + 60

 

100

 

180

 

XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections)

 

15

 

15 + (2 x 35)

 

100

 

180

 

XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section)

 

15

 

25 + 60

 

100

 

180

 

XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections)

 

15

 

25 + (2 x 30)

 

100

 

180

List of GATE 2023 Papers and Corresponding Codes

GATE PaperCodeGATE PaperCode
Aerospace EngineeringAEInstrumentation EngineeringIN
Agricultural EngineeringAGMathematicsMA
Architecture and PlanningARMechanical EngineeringME
Biomedical EngineeringBMMining EngineeringMN
BiotechnologyBTMetallurgical EngineeringMT
Civil EngineeringCENaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringNM
Chemical EngineeringCHPetroleum EngineeringPE
Computer Science and Information TechnologyCSPhysicsPH
ChemistryCYProduction and Industrial EngineeringPI
Electronics and Communication EngineeringECStatisticsST
Electrical EngineeringEETextile Engineering and Fibre ScienceTF
Environmental Science & EngineeringESEngineering SciencesXE*
Ecology and EvolutionEYHumanities & Social SciencesXH**
Geomatics EngineeringGELife SciencesXL***
Geology and GeophysicsGG  
*XE Paper SectionsCode**XH Paper SectionsCode***XL Paper SectionsCode
Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) (15 marks)A

Reasoning and Comprehension (Compulsory)

(25 marks)

 

B1

Chemistry (Compulsory) (25 marks)

 

P

Any TWO optional Sections (2x35 = 70 marks)Any ONE optional Section (60 marks)

Any TWO optional Sections (2x30 = 60

marks)

Fluid MechanicsBEconomicsC1BiochemistryQ
Materials ScienceCEnglishC2BotanyR
Solid MechanicsDLinguisticsC3MicrobiologyS
ThermodynamicsEPhilosophyC4ZoologyT
Polymer Science and EngineeringFPsychologyC5Food TechnologyU
Food TechnologyGSociologyC6  
Atmospheric and Oceanic SciencesH    

Note:

  • *XE (Engineering Sciences), **XH (Humanities & Social Sciences), ***XL (Life Sciences), papers are of general nature and will be comprised of Sections listed in the above table.
  • Each subject/paper is of total 100 marks. General Aptitude (GA) section of 15 marks is common for all papers. Hence remaining 85 marks are for the respective subject/paper code.
  • CE, CS and ME papers: Examination MAY be conducted in multiple sessions. However, a candidate is allowed to appear in only ONE specified / assigned session by the GATE Committee.
  • The syllabus for each of the papers is given on GATE website: https://gate.iitk.ac.in as well as in the Appendix C of this Information Brochure. Making a choice of the appropriate paper in the GATE application is the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are suggested below.
  • Candidates are expected to appear in paper(s) appropriate to the discipline of their qualifying degree. However, candidates are free to choose any one or the allowed set of two papers of the GATE 2023 examination as per their admission or employment plan, while keeping in mind the eligibility criteria for the institutions in which they wish to seek admission/employment. For more details regarding the admission criteria in any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the website of that institute.
  • Candidates must familiarize themselves with the paper code as it is required both during application and examination. As the candidates are permitted to appear in ONE or UP TO TWO papers of the allowed combination of TWO papers (refer Table 4.3) of the GATE 2023, they should make their choice with due care.
  • If a candidate makes more than one application for the same paper, he/she will be allowed to appear in any one session ONLY. One of the duplicate / triplicate applications will be considered and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund of application fee.

GATE Civil Engineering Registration

A candidate must first register by providing Full Name (as per the valid photo ID, which candidate MUST bring in original while appearing for GATE Civil Engineering 2023 examination at the examination centre), a valid e-mail address, mobile number and by choosing a password. After due registration, GATE 2023 application must be filled and submitted ONLINE only.

GATE Civil Engineering 2023 Important Dates

EventDayDate

Online Application Process Opens

(https://gate.iitk.ac.in)

 

Tuesday

 

30th August 2022

Closing Date of REGULAR online Registration / application process

 

Friday

 

30th September 2022

End of Extended period for online Registration / application (with late fee)

 

Friday

 

7th October 2022

Last Date for change of Category, Paper and Examination City and adding a new paper (an additional fee will be applicable per change)

 

Friday

 

11th November 2022

 

Admit Card will be available for download

 

Tuesday

 

3rd January 2023

GATE 2023 Examination

Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 Noon IST (Tentative)

Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST (Tentative)

Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday

4th February 2023

 

5th February 2023

 

11th February 2023

 

12th February 2023

Announcement of the Results in the Online Application Portal

 

Thursday

 

16th March 2023

GATE Civil Engineering Registration Fee

Details of Application Fee for GATE 2023 for Indian Nationals (Per Subject Paper)

For Examination Centres in India

Regular Period (30th August to

30th Sept. 2022)

During the Extended Period (1st Oct. to 7th

Oct. 2022)

Female candidates₹ 850₹ 1350
SC / ST / PwD* category candidates₹ 850₹ 1350
All other candidates₹ 1700₹ 2200

Details of Application Fee for GATE Civil Engineering 2023 for Foreign National Candidates (Per Subject Paper)

Examination CentresRegular period (30th August to 30th Sept. 2022)During the Extended Period (1st Oct. to 7th Oct. 2022)
Centres in India₹ 1700₹ 2200
Dhaka and KathmanduUS$ 100US$ 150
Dubai and SingaporeUS$ 200US$ 250

Details of Application Fee for GATE Civil Engineering 2023 for Indian Nationals appearing at international centres irrespective of their category (Per Subject Paper)

Examination CentresRegular period (30th August to 30th Sept. 2022)During the Extended Period (1st Oct. to 7th Oct. 2022)
Dhaka and KathmanduUS$ 100US$ 150
Dubai and SingaporeUS$ 200US$ 250

Pricing Plan

Flexible pricing options for all the aspirants

FAQs

Is 12th Marks Important for GATE? −

No! GATE Exam doesn’t ask for Class 12th marks.

How many questions are there in the GATE Civil Engineering Exam? +

There are 65 questions in a total of 100 marks, which you need to answer in 180 minutes.

Is there a restriction on the number of attempts in the GATE exam? +

No, there is no restriction. You can apply for this exam as many times as you wish.

Please wait...

Open in app