GATE Asked on March 5, 2026

What is the difference between GATE 1-mark and 2-mark questions?

Clarification on question marking and difficulty levels.

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In the GATE exam, questions are either 1 mark or 2 marks each. 1-mark questions usually require shorter calculations or conceptual answers, whereas 2-mark questions often require more detailed calculations or multiple-step reasoning. The negative marking also differs: 1/3 mark deduction for 1-mark MCQs and 2/3 mark deduction for 2-mark MCQs.
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