Question 1

Is the GATE XL mock test on TestCrux really free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every GATE XL 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

How many questions are there in GATE XL?

Accepted Answer

GATE Life Sciences has 65 questions carrying 100 total marks, to be attempted in 3 hours. The TestCrux mock test mirrors the exact question count, section split and marking scheme used in the official exam.

Question 3

How should I prepare for GATE XL with TestCrux?

Accepted Answer

Start with one full-length GATE XL 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 4

Who conducts GATE XL?

Accepted Answer

GATE Life Sciences is conducted by IISc / IIT (rotating). The official notification, answer keys and result are published on https://gate.iitb.ac.in. TestCrux builds its mock tests against the latest official pattern from IISc / IIT (rotating) so your practice always matches what you'll see on exam day.

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