Download GATE previous year question papers free as PDFs. We have year-wise pages from 2015 to 2026 with papers listed by code, from AE to XL, and official answer keys for 2020 onwards. Solve them as timed 3-hour tests for GATE 2027, which IIT Madras holds in February 2027.
GATE Previous Year Question Papers
Year-wise GATE question papers with answer keys, free to view and download.
Newest papersGATE 2026 Question Paper
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GATE Question Papers by Year
| Year | What's included | |
|---|---|---|
| GATE 2026 | 76 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2025 | 76 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2024 | 76 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2023 | 66 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2022 | 74 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2021 | 96 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2020 | 54 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2019 | 26 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2018 | 38 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2017 | 40 PDFs | View papers |
| GATE 2016 | 1 PDF | View papers |
| GATE 2015 | 30 PDFs | View papers |
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How to use GATE previous year papers?
Attempt one full paper in a single timed sitting, then check it against the answer key. Note the topics where you lose marks and revise them before the next paper.
Solve the latest two years first, because they follow the current GATE pattern most closely. Older papers are best for topic-wise practice.
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GATE Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
Are GATE previous year papers free?
Yes. Every GATE paper linked from this page is a free PDF.
Which years of GATE papers are available?
Papers from 2015 to 2026. Each year has its own page with every paper of that year.
Should I solve old GATE papers or recent ones first?
Start with the latest two years, as they match the current pattern most closely, then use older papers for topic-wise practice.