GATE PYQ PDFs: Official CSE Papers and Answer Keys
GATE previous year questions are the closest thing the exam has to a preparation blueprint. This free GATE PYQ collection currently covers Computer Science and Information Technology: 18 official papers from 2015 through 2026, including separate sessions where GATE CS was conducted more than once in a year.
Every available question-paper PDF opens inside AcademicArk with its official answer key beside it. You can read online, download the original PDF, or move into the searchable bank of 1,137 extracted questions. The question bank lets you filter by subject, topic, year, session, marks and MCQ, MSQ or NAT format instead of repeatedly scanning full PDFs.
Start with one complete paper under a three-hour timer, then review every error by topic. After that, use the topic-wise question bank to repair weak areas before attempting the next paper. This keeps PYQ practice diagnostic rather than turning it into passive PDF reading.
Frequently asked questions
Are these official GATE PYQ PDFs?
Yes. The paper PDFs and answer keys come from official GATE documents published by the organizing institutes. AcademicArk streams them in-app and maps their questions to the GATE CS syllabus.
Which years of GATE PYQs are available?
The collection covers 2015 through 2026 with 18 GATE CS papers in total. Years with multiple sessions are kept as separate papers.
Can I download GATE PYQ PDFs for free?
Yes. Available GATE CS question papers and official answer keys can be viewed and downloaded without an account.
Do the PYQs include solutions?
Official answer keys are included. The searchable question bank shows MCQ keys, MSQ answer combinations and NAT numeric answer ranges.