Question 1

Is the GATE CSE mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every GATE CSE mock test on TestCrux is 100% free — no paywall, no trial expiry, and no credit-card required. Sign up with your phone number or email to save attempts, view topic-wise analytics, and track your percentile across cycles.

Question 2

What is the GATE CSE exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

GATE Computer Science & IT 2026 is a computer-based test (cbt) test with 65 questions for a total of 100 marks, conducted over 3 hours. The paper is divided into 2 sections — General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics + Core CSE. Marking scheme: MCQ: +1/-1/3 (1 mark), +2/-2/3 (2 marks); NAT / MSQ: no negative marking.

Question 3

Is there negative marking in GATE CSE?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GATE CSE has negative marking. Exact scheme: MCQ: +1/-1/3 (1 mark), +2/-2/3 (2 marks); NAT / MSQ: no negative marking. Our mock tests apply the same penalty so your score and percentile reflect the real exam.

Question 4

What is the educational qualification required for GATE CSE?

Accepted Answer

To appear for GATE Computer Science & IT, a candidate typically needs: Bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/architecture (or currently in final year). Final-year students are usually allowed to appear provisionally — refer to the official IIT (rotating zone) for the exact cut-off.

Question 5

When will GATE CSE 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next GATE CSE exam is scheduled for 6 Feb 2027. IIT (rotating zone) publishes the detailed date sheet in the official notification. TestCrux updates this page as soon as the schedule is revised — bookmark it to stay current.

Question 6

What is the GATE CSE application fee?

Accepted Answer

The GATE CSE application fee for the general category is ₹2,000. Rs. 1000 for SC/ST/PwD/Female candidates

Question 7

How should I prepare for GATE CSE with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length GATE CSE mock test on TestCrux to get a baseline score and percentile. Review the topic-wise heatmap to find your weakest chapters, then take 10-15 sectional tests focused on those topics. Finish with 3-4 more full-length mocks in the two weeks before the exam to build stamina. Every attempt gives you time-per-question analytics so you can fix pacing issues before the real exam.

Question 8

Who conducts GATE CSE?

Accepted Answer

GATE Computer Science & IT is conducted by IIT (rotating zone). The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from IIT (rotating zone) so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

GATE Computer Science & IT

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Section	Qs	Marks	Time
General Aptitude	10	15	—
Engineering Mathematics + Core CSE	55	85	—