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subject wise estimated weightage for mechanical engineering in gate exam,and also important topics to be referred?

GATE is conducted for the admission to M.E./M.Tech In relevant branch or Enroll to PSUs which hiring based on GATE. For getting good score, It's important to understand the exam pattern and subjectwise weightage. By analysis of subjetwise weightage, You can plan your study accordingly. You can also boost your preparation and performance in exam.

Subjectwise Weightage of GATE (ME)
- Machine Design : 5 Marks
- Theory of Machines and Vibrational : 9 Marks
- Fluid Mechanics : 8 Marks
- Engineering Mechanics : 7 Marks
- Industrial Engineering : 8 Marks
- Manufacturing Engineering : 10 Marks
- Strength of Materials : 9 Marks
- Thermodynamics : 10 Marks
- Heat Transfer : 2 Marks
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning : 2 Marks
- Engineering Mathematics : 15 Marks
- Language Skills : 5 Marks
- Analytical Skills : 10 Marks

GATE Exam Pattern
- Number of Questions : 65
- Total Marks : 100
- Exam Duration : 3 Hours
- Negative marking of 1/3 for 1 mark questions and 2/3 for 2 marks questions.

- Questions 1 to 25 : 1 Mark each (25 Marks)
- Questions 26 to 55 : 2 Marks each (60 Marks)
- Questions 56 to 60 : 1 Mark each (5 Marks)
- Questions 61 to 65 : 2 Marks each (10 Marks)

GATE 2018 Important Dates
- Starts of Application Process : 01/09/2017
- Last Date of Application : 05/10/2017
- Issue of Admit Card : 05/01/2018
- GATE Online Exam : 4th, 5th & 10th Feb, 2018
- GATE Result Announcement : 17/03/2018