The GATE 2026 XL paper was rated Moderate. As per student reactions, the General Aptitude section was easy, providing a good scoring base. Chemistry (XL-P) was moderately tough, while optional sections like Biochemistry and Food Technology were relatively straightforward. Zoology and Botany featured more conceptual MSQs this year.
The expected cutoffs are predicted based on the moderate difficulty of the core subjects and normalized performance across the different optional combinations.
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Mendelian Inheritance Patterns Fundamentals | GATE Life Sciences
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10 Qs · ~10 min Jasmine sharma leads with 5/10
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Enzyme Kinetics Parameters Fundamentals | GATE Life Sciences
10 Qs · ~10 min Sanjana C leads with 10/10
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Cell Membrane Transport Fundamentals | GATE Life Sciences
10 Qs · ~10 min Sanjana C leads with 8/10
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Lineweaver-Burk Plot Analysis Advanced Challenge | GATE Life Sciences
10 Qs · ~10 min Sanjana C leads with 6/10
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Operon Regulation Mechanisms Advanced Challenge | GATE Life Sciences
10 Qs · ~10 min Sanjana C leads with 8/10
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GATE General Aptitude — Grammar and Vocabulary (GATE 2026 pattern)
10 Qs · ~10 min
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GATE General Aptitude — Statements and Logical Inference (GATE 2026 pattern)
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GATE General Aptitude — Arrangements and Puzzles (GATE 2026 pattern)
10 Qs · ~10 min
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GATE General Aptitude — Numbers, Algebra and Logarithms (GATE 2026 pattern)
10 Qs · ~10 min
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GATE General Aptitude — Counting, Probability and Geometry (GATE 2026 pattern)
10 Qs · ~10 min
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