GATE General Aptitude Mock Test

GATE General Aptitude has 10 questions worth 15 marks and is the easiest rank booster in the entire GATE exam. Practice it right now on SarkariExam.Center. No login. No payment. And No registration. Open the test and start in under 10 seconds.

This mock test follows the exact CBT format of GATE, applies automatic negative marking, and shows your instant score with detailed step-by-step solutions. Every question type, MCQ, MSQ, and NAT, is covered across all 30 GATE branches.

Why GATE General Aptitude Is the Smartest Section to Master First

General Aptitude is the only section that is identical across all 30 GATE papers, whether you sit for CSE, ECE, ME, Civil, EE, or any other branch. Every GATE aspirant attempts the same 10 GA questions. That makes this section a guaranteed rank booster for anyone who prepares seriously.

Most students ignore GATE aptitude thinking it is easy enough to solve on exam day. That is the biggest mistake a GATE aspirant makes. Without practice, even simple percentage or reasoning questions eat up 3 to 4 minutes under exam pressure. With 15 mock tests of practice, you solve all 10 GA questions in under 20 minutes and score a near-perfect 12 to 15 marks.

These 15 marks are free marks waiting to be claimed. Start right now.

GATE General Aptitude Exam Pattern

The GA section has 10 questions split into two mark categories. Negative marking applies only to MCQ type questions. NAT questions carry zero negative marks, making them must-attempt questions every time.

Negative Marking Calculation Example

You attempt 8 of 10 GA questions. You get 6 correct and 2 wrong on MCQ type questions.

• 1 wrong 1-mark MCQ: minus 0.33 marks
• 1 wrong 2-mark MCQ: minus 0.66 marks
• Total deduction from two wrong MCQ attempts: 0.99 marks

Skipping a 2-mark MCQ when you are unsure saves 0.66 marks. At GATE rank level, scores are compared at 0.01 decimal accuracy. Every deduction matters.

GATE General Aptitude Syllabus: All 4 Official Topic Areas

The official GATE GA syllabus covers four core areas. These are Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and Spatial Aptitude. Many aspirants skip spatial aptitude entirely and lose marks on questions they were not expecting.

Verbal Ability Topics

• English grammar: tenses, subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions
• Sentence completion and fill-in-the-blank questions
• Verbal analogies: word relationships, odd-one-out type problems
• Reading comprehension passages with inference-based questions
• Critical reasoning, para-jumble, and conclusion-based question types

Quantitative Aptitude Topics

• Percentages, profit and loss, averages, and ratio-proportion problems
• Time and work, pipes and cisterns, and work efficiency problems
• Time, speed, and distance, including relative speed scenarios
• Permutations, combinations, and probability
• Number series: prime, Fibonacci, geometric, and mixed patterns
• Algebra: simple equations, quadratic equations, and inequalities
• Mensuration: areas, volumes, and surface area of 2D and 3D shapes
• Data interpretation: bar graphs, pie charts, line graphs, and tables

Logical Reasoning Topics

• Blood relations and family tree puzzles
• Seating arrangements, linear and circular types
• Direction sense and distance calculation problems
• Coding-decoding and alphanumeric series
• Syllogism, statement-conclusion, and statement-assumption questions

Spatial Aptitude Topics (Missed by Most Aspirants)

• Pattern recognition from 2D shapes and folding of paper figures
• Mirror image and water reflection questions
• Cube cutting, dice problems, and 3D object visualization
• Counting embedded figures and identifying hidden patterns

GATE GA Mock Test Topic Coverage on SarkariExam.Center

What Actually Repeats in GATE General Aptitude PYQ Patterns

Around 30 to 40% of GATE GA question types repeat across years in different forms. Exact questions are never repeated, but the concepts, logical structure, and question format come back regularly. Aspirants who practice PYQ-based mock tests score significantly more than those who only read theory.

Most Frequently Recurring GA Question Types

• Sentence completion with two blank spaces: appears in nearly every paper
• Number series using prime number or Fibonacci logic: shows up in 7 out of every 10 recent papers
• Work and time with efficiency fractions: repeats every year in some form
• Probability using cards, balls, or coin experiments: appears across multiple branches
• Reading comprehension with 2 passage-based questions: standard in every paper
• Blood relation or seating arrangement puzzles: appear in most GATE papers

SarkariExam.Center mock tests are built on real PYQ patterns. Every question type here reflects an actual pattern from past GATE papers. You practice what comes in the exam, not random generic questions.

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GATE General Aptitude Scoring Strategy: Moving from 9 to 15 Marks

Most unprepared GATE students score 8 to 10 marks in GA. Students with structured practice consistently hit 12 to 15. The difference is not intelligence. It is strategy and practice volume.

Step 1: Find Your Weak Topic in the First Week

Attempt the topic-wise mock tests on SarkariExam.Center. Find the topic where your accuracy drops below 50% and fix it first. For most students, that is spatial aptitude or probability.

Step 2: Use the Right Time Budget Per Question Type

• 1-mark verbal questions: under 45 seconds each
• 1-mark arithmetic questions: under 60 seconds each
• 2-mark reasoning or data interpretation questions: under 2 minutes each
• Reading comprehension passage: under 3 minutes for both questions combined
• NAT questions: always attempt, zero penalty for wrong answers

Step 3: Apply the Skip and Return Rule

Skip any MCQ question that goes past 90 seconds on the first read. Return after finishing all easier questions. GATE marks every correct answer equally regardless of question order.

Step 4: Never Guess on 2-Mark MCQ Questions

Blind guessing on a 2-mark MCQ costs 0.66 marks when wrong. Skip it if your confidence is below 60%. Skipping is free. Guessing wrong is expensive at the GATE level where rank gaps happen at 0.5 mark differences.

Verbal Ability Shortcut Tips for GATE GA

Verbal ability questions test grammar rules and reading speed, not deep vocabulary. You do not need advanced word knowledge to score full marks here.

• Subject-verb agreement: focus on collective nouns such as team, committee, and group, which often trick students
• Sentence completion: eliminate options that change the logical meaning of the sentence
• Reading comprehension: read the question first, then scan the passage for the direct answer
• Verbal analogies: identify the relationship type first, like synonym, cause-effect, or part-to-whole, then apply it

Quantitative Aptitude Shortcuts That Save Time in GATE GA

Arithmetic questions in GATE GA are solvable in under 60 seconds with fraction equivalents and rate formulas.

• Percentages: use fraction shortcuts like 25% = 1/4, 33.3% = 1/3, 12.5% = 1/8 for instant calculation
• Ratio and proportion: cross-multiply and simplify before starting calculations
• Time and work: use Rate = 1 divided by number of days, then add rates for combined work
• Probability: reduce the sample space using combinations before applying the probability formula
• Number series: check for arithmetic progression first, then geometric, then prime patterns in that order

Common Mistakes That Cost GATE Aspirants GA Marks

• Skipping verbal ability preparation: Grammar and comprehension carry 3 to 4 questions worth 5 to 6 marks. Ignoring them throws away the easiest marks in the paper.
• Missing spatial aptitude entirely: The official GATE GA syllabus includes spatial aptitude, but most aspirants do not know that. 1 to 2 questions come from this area every year.
• Spending too long on one question: GA should take 20 to 25 minutes total. One difficult question must not steal time from 8 other solvable ones.
• Attempting risky 2-mark MCQs before NAT questions: NAT questions have zero negative marking. Finish them before taking on uncertain MCQ attempts.
• Not practicing in CBT format: GA questions feel very different on a computer screen under a running timer compared to reading them on paper or a PDF.

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