The GATE 2026 ST paper was rated Moderate to Difficult. The paper saw a rise in Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) that tested theoretical properties of estimators. The Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions in Regression and Stochastic Processes required high accuracy, often involving calculations up to three decimal places.
MSQs: Increased (~10-12 Qs)
NATs: Calculation Heavy (~15-18 Qs)
Logic: High Conceptual Depth
Subject-Wise Marks Weightage Analysis
Subject Domain
Approx. Weightage
High-Yield Topics (2026 Trends)
Statistical Inference
18-20 Marks
UMVUE, Consistency, Likelihood Ratio Tests, Neyman-Pearson.
Compared to the 2025 cycle, the qualifying marks are expected to see a slight drop due to the increased difficulty of the Inference and Multivariate sections.
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Expectation Variance and Covariance Fundamentals — Free GATE Statistics Quiz
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Sampling Distributions of Estimators Fundamentals — Free GATE Statistics Quiz
10 Qs · ~10 min
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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)
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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)
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