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GATE Computer Science Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026

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GATE Computer Science Syllabus & Exam Pattern

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Section	Question Type	Total Marks
General Aptitude	MCQ	15
Core CS Subjects	MCQ/MSQ/NAT	70
Total	-	100

Note: Negative marking of 1/3 for 1-mark MCQs and 2/3 for 2-mark MCQs applies. NAT (Numerical Answer Type) questions have no negative marking.

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Exam Name GATE Computer Science
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