Subject Wise Weightage and Marks

GATE 2021 CS Subject Wise Weightage and Marks

The subject wise weightage and number of questions for GATE CS 2020 can be checked below -

Name of the Subject

Expected Marks

C-Programming

3 - 4

Data Structures

5 - 6

Algorithms

7 - 8

Digital Logic

6 - 7

Computer Architecture

6 - 7

Operating Systems

6 - 7

DBMS

7 - 8

Computer N/W

9 - 11

Discrete Maths and Engineering Mathematics

18 - 21

Theory of Computation

7 - 8

Compiler Design

2 - 3

General Aptitude

15

Topic Wise Percentage of Questions in GATE CS 2021

The topic-wise percentage of questions in GATE CS 2020 is as follows -

Name of the Topic

Percentage of Questions

  • C-Programming
  • Data Structures
  • Algorithms

20%

  • Digital Logic
  • Computer Architecture
  • Operating Systems

20%

  • Discrete Maths
  • Engineering Maths

20%

  • DBMS
  • Computer N/W

25%

  • Other Topics

15%

From the above analysis, it is quite clear that DBMS and Computer N/W has almost 25% weightage in the total marks, and the candidates need to revise the syllabus accordingly.

The expected cutoff for GATE CS 2021 can be 25+. However, the difficulty level of the questions will play a vital role in deciding the CS cutoff for GATE 2021.

We hope that the above analysis shall help you with the last minute revision for GATE CS 2021. For the latest updates on the CS exam of GATE, stay tuned to CollegeDekho.

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GATE CS Sectional Weightage
Engineering Mathematics13%
General Aptitude15%
Remaining Topics of CS72%

GATE 2021 Computer Science and Information Technology Exam Pattern

  • The paper is held in online mode.
  • Candidates have to attempt 65 questions in the duration of  3 hours.
  • Questions are of 2 types- Multiple Choice types (MCQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
  • The total Marks for 65 questions is 100.
  • Candidate can use Virtual Calculator during exam as any other physical calculator is prohibited in GATE exam

GATE Syllabus 2021 for CSE (Computer Science)- Topic Wise Weightage

Topic

Expected Weightage in Marks

Topic

Expected Weightage in Marks

Theory of Computation

7.5

Operating System

9

Compiler Design

2.75

General Aptitude

15

Computer Organization & Architecture

9

Computer Networks

7.5

Programming & Data Structures

10.5

Soft. Engg/ Web Technology

1.5

Algorithms

8

Engineering Maths

14.75

Digital Logic

5.25

Database

7.5

GATE-2020-Syllabus-Topic-Wise-Weightage-CSE

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