Question 1

Is the GATE ME mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every GATE ME 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 ME exam pattern for 2026?

Accepted Answer

GATE Mechanical Engineering 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 ME. 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 ME?

Accepted Answer

Yes, GATE ME 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 ME?

Accepted Answer

To appear for GATE Mechanical Engineering, a candidate typically needs: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial / Automobile Engineering. 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 ME 2026 be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The next GATE ME exam is scheduled for 13 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 ME application fee?

Accepted Answer

The GATE ME 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 ME with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length GATE ME 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 ME?

Accepted Answer

GATE Mechanical Engineering 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 Mechanical Engineering

About GATE ME

Eligibility

Exam Pattern

Syllabus Outline

General Aptitude

Engineering Mathematics

Core ME

Important Dates

Application Fee

Selection Process

GATE outcomes

Official Resources

Practice for GATE ME

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