How to use the GATE DA Mock Test
- 1. Set up the testChoose the full test (65 questions, 180 minutes), a half test or 10 quick questions. Choose GATE negative marking or none.
- 2. Answer like the real examMove between questions with the palette, mark doubtful ones for review and watch the timer.
- 3. Submit and reviewSee your score by section and every question with the correct answer and a short explanation.
What the paper covers
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Wrong answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 1 or 2 | −1/3 or −2/3 (MCQ only) |
| Data Science & AI | 55 | 1 or 2 | −1/3 or −2/3 (MCQ only) |
The DA section draws on probability and statistics, linear algebra (eigenvalues, rank, matrix products), machine learning (bias and variance, regression, classifiers, clustering, evaluation metrics), artificial intelligence (search, logic, reasoning under uncertainty), data warehousing, databases, data structures, algorithms and Python. GATE added the DA paper in 2024, so there are fewer past papers to practise with, which is where a mock helps.
Scoring example
GATE DA uses the same marking as other GATE papers. Imagine you answer 14 one-mark and 12 two-mark questions correctly, get 5 one-mark MCQs and 3 two-mark MCQs wrong, and get 2 MSQs wrong. Your marks are 14 + 24 − 5/3 − 3 × 2/3 = 38 − 1.67 − 2 = 34.33. The two wrong MSQs cost nothing. That's why GATE toppers attempt MSQ and NAT questions freely but are careful with doubtful single-answer MCQs.
Practice tips
Each attempt draws a fresh set: numerical questions are generated with new numbers every time, and options are shuffled. To retake exactly the same paper, or to give a friend the same set, note the test code shown on the result and type it in before starting. You can switch negative marking off for a relaxed practice round. All of this runs in your browser; your answers for the GATE DA mock aren't sent anywhere.
- Numeric linear algebra and probability questions reward speed; time yourself on the quick 10 option.
- Learn the definitions of precision, recall and F1 well; several questions test them.
Frequently asked questions
Is GATE DA different from GATE CS?
Yes. It's a separate paper focused on data science and AI, with less on computer systems topics like networks and compilers.
Do I need Python?
Some questions involve reading Python code. Knowing basic syntax and libraries helps.
Are these official questions?
No. Uncodemy wrote them to cover the DA syllabus.
Is the GATE DA mock test free?
Yes. You can take the whole GATE DA mock test with no sign-up. When you submit for the first time, we ask for your name and WhatsApp number once to show your score; after that the GATE DA mock test and every other Uncodemy tool open straight away.