GATE MT previous year question papers
Metallurgical Engineering · 2007–2026
Free year-wise GATE MT 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 MT syllabus.
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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
How is the GATE MT paper split between Engineering Mathematics and the core metallurgy subjects?
General Aptitude is a fixed 15 marks, Engineering Mathematics typically accounts for around 11–13 marks, and the remaining roughly 72 marks come from the seven core metallurgy sections, with Physical Metallurgy and Mechanical Metallurgy carrying the largest individual shares.
Which GATE MT sections should get priority if preparation time is limited?
Physical Metallurgy and Mechanical Metallurgy together account for close to a third of the paper and are also prerequisites for understanding parts of Manufacturing Processes, so they are the two sections worth securing first before spreading remaining time across Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Extractive Metallurgy.
Is GATE MT a numerical-heavy paper or a conceptual one?
It is a mix: Mechanical Metallurgy, Transport Phenomena and parts of Thermodynamics involve calculation (stress-strain, fluid flow, phase-diagram lever-rule problems), while Physical Metallurgy, Manufacturing Processes and Extractive Metallurgy lean more on conceptual and diagram-based understanding, so a candidate needs both problem-solving practice and structured reading.
Do GATE MT question papers repeat topics from previous years?
Core concepts such as phase diagrams, TTT/CCT curves, dislocation theory, and iron-carbon system behaviour recur across years in different framings, which is why working through topic-wise previous year questions is one of the more efficient ways to see how a concept is actually tested.