GATE DA previous year question papers
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence · 2024–2026
Free year-wise GATE DA question papers with official answer keys. Solve them under a 3-hour timer to simulate the real exam, then review every wrong answer against the GATE DA syllabus.
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We link to established, free sources rather than re-hosting copies. Papers open in a new tab; always cross-check against the official GATE organising institute's site for the current cycle.
How to use these papers
- Finish a subject first, then solve that subject's questions across all years.
- Once the syllabus is covered, switch to full papers under a strict 3-hour timer.
- Log every mistake by cause: concept gap, silly error, or time pressure.
- Re-solve the papers you scored worst on after two weeks.
Frequently asked questions
When was the GATE DA paper introduced?
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DA) was introduced in 2024, so only a few previous year papers exist. Mock tests and topic-wise practice matter more in DA than in older papers.
Can I appear for both GATE DA and GATE CS?
Yes. GATE allows up to two papers from an approved combination list, and DA with CS is the most popular pairing because of heavy syllabus overlap in programming, data structures, algorithms and databases.
Does GATE DA have a separate Engineering Mathematics section?
No. DA does not have the standard Engineering Mathematics section. Instead it has its own Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, and Calculus & Optimization units, which together carry very high weightage.
Is GATE DA easier than GATE CS?
Neither is reliably easier. DA leans heavily on probability, statistics and machine learning intuition, while CS is broader across systems subjects. Choose based on your background rather than perceived difficulty.