The GATE exam is conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 hours. The question paper consists of 65 questions carrying a total of 100 marks. The exam includes Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. The paper includes a General Aptitude section (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (for engineering papers), and subject-specific questions.