GATE ECE (GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering) — Free Online Mock Test
GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
GATE ECE exam at a glance
GATE ECE full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length GATE ECE mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 65-question, 180-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
GATE ECE key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | IISc Bangalore and the seven older IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee), which take turns organising GATE on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Ministry of Education. GATE 2026 is organised by IIT Guwahati. |
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| Official website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in (organiser rotates yearly) ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) at designated centres across India and a few abroad. Physical calculators are barred — you use the on-screen virtual scientific calculator. |
| Frequency | Once a year, usually in February. No age limit and no cap on the number of attempts. |
| Scoring & marking | 65 questions for 100 marks in 3 hours: General Aptitude (15 marks) plus the EC subject section (85 marks, which includes Engineering Mathematics). Questions are MCQs, multiple-select (MSQ) and numerical-answer type (NAT). Only MCQs carry negative marking — 1/3 mark off for a wrong 1-mark MCQ and 2/3 off for a wrong 2-mark MCQ; MSQ and NAT have none. Raw marks are normalised to a GATE score on a scale up to 1000. |
| Score validity | The GATE scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date results are announced. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for GATE ECE?
You need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology — or to be in your final year — to sit the Electronics & Communication (EC) paper; a relevant master’s in science also qualifies. GATE sets no age limit and no restriction on attempts.
Last verified July 2026 against GATE 2026 — official portal (IIT Guwahati), GATE Office — IIT Bombay. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
GATE ECE section breakdown
The GATE ECE mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Aptitude (10 Q)
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Engineering Mathematics (15 Q)
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ECE — Technical (40 Q)
GATE ECE scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: GATE ECE penalises wrong answers (-0.33 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: GATE (out of 100).
How GATE ECE is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Tools available during the GATE ECE exam
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Calculator
Wrexa Edge renders these tools inside the mock test exactly as they appear on the real GATE ECE exam — same shortcuts, same behaviour.
GATE ECE time strategy
With 65 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 166 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Aptitude (10 Q)
- Engineering Mathematics (15 Q)
- ECE — Technical (40 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
GATE ECE topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of GATE ECE, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Aptitude (10 Q)
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Verbal — one-word substitution · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — percentages · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — ratio and proportion · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — averages · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — speed, time and distance · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — time and work · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — compound interest · 1
- GATE CS — General Aptitude · Numerical — probability · 1
Engineering Mathematics (15 Q)
- EngMath — Linear Algebra · 7
- EngMath — Calculus · 7
- EngMath — Numerical · 1
ECE — Technical (40 Q)
- Signals & Systems · 12
- Analog Circuits · 12
- Electronic Devices · 9
- Networks · 4
- Digital Circuits · 3
GATE ECE difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's GATE ECE bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for GATE ECE
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what GATE ECE really tests
GATE Electronics & Communication tests undergraduate electronics and communications across eight technical sections plus General Aptitude — Networks, Signals & Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog and Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications and Electromagnetics. It is the gateway to M.Tech at IITs/NITs/IISc and to electronics-stream PSU jobs, and the scorecard stays valid for three years.
Preparation tips
- Build Networks and Signals & Systems first — they underpin control, analog and communications.
- Practise NAT numericals with the official virtual calculator to avoid rounding slips.
- Solve 8–10 years of previous EC papers under timed, exam-like conditions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Neglecting Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude, which are ~28 relatively easy marks.
- Guessing MCQs blindly and bleeding marks to the 1/3–2/3 negative marking.
GATE ECE study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Build Networks and Signals & Systems first — they underpin control, analog and communications
- Work through Electronic Devices, Analog and Digital Circuits from Sedra–Smith and Morris Mano
- Keep a running formula sheet for each subject
- Lock in Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude — ~28 accessible marks
- Cover Communications and Electromagnetics; practise NAT numericals with the virtual calculator
- Drill topic-wise question banks and fix recurring errors
- Solve 8–10 years of previous EC papers under timed conditions
- Take full-length mocks and review every wrong answer
- Refine an exam-day order-of-attempt strategy
Where GATE ECE can take you
A strong GATE ECE result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- M.Tech / MS / PhD admission
- PSU recruitment
- Core industry roles
- Research & teaching
Best books & official prep for GATE ECE
- Microelectronic Circuits — Sedra & Smith
- Signals and Systems — Oppenheim, Willsky & Nawab
- Communication Systems — Simon Haykin
- Elements of Electromagnetics — Matthew N. O. Sadiku
- Digital Design — M. Morris Mano
Official practice: The GATE portal publishes the exact EC syllabus, an official mock test and the on-screen virtual calculator you must use in the exam.
Previous-year papers: Previous years’ EC question papers and official answer keys are published free on the GATE portal.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GATE ECE exam pattern?
- GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering contains 65 questions across 3 sections: General Aptitude (10 Q), Engineering Mathematics (15 Q), ECE — Technical (40 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 166 seconds per question).
- Does GATE ECE have negative marking?
- Yes — GATE ECE carries negative marking of -0.33 per wrong answer and 1 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is GATE ECE scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. GATE (out of 100).
- How can I practise GATE ECE online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length GATE ECE mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of GATE ECE?
- GATE ECE is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the GATE ECE exam?
- GATE ECE runs for 180 minutes total across 3 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in GATE ECE?
- GATE ECE is split into: General Aptitude (10 Q), Engineering Mathematics (15 Q), ECE — Technical (40 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. GATE · 65 Q in 3h · General Aptitude (15M) + Engineering Maths (13M) + Technical (72M). +1/-0.33 for 1-mark, +2/-0.66 for 2-mark. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during GATE ECE?
- On-screen scientific calculator (matches the real exam interface).
- Is the GATE ECE test adaptive?
- No — GATE ECE is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many GATE ECE mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct GATE ECE variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free GATE ECE test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge GATE ECE test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are GATE ECE previous year question–style papers included?
- Every GATE ECE mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 65-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free GATE ECE mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's GATE ECE mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the GATE ECE mock test on mobile?
- Yes. GATE ECE mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the GATE ECE syllabus?
- The GATE ECE syllabus maps to its 3 sections: General Aptitude (10 Q), Engineering Mathematics (15 Q), ECE — Technical (40 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for GATE ECE?
- You need a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology — or to be in your final year — to sit the Electronics & Communication (EC) paper; a relevant master’s in science also qualifies. GATE sets no age limit and no restriction on attempts. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic GATE ECE practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the GATE ECE exam and how should I prepare?
- Official GATE ECE exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free GATE ECE mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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