If you’re preparing for the GATE Mechanical Engineering (GATE ME) exam, solving Previous Year Questions (PYQs) is one of the best things you can do.
In this post, you’ll learn:
- Why PYQs are important
- Where to download them
- How to practice them effectively
Why Should You Solve PYQs?
- GATE repeats concepts, not exact questions
- PYQs help you understand how questions are asked
- You get used to the difficulty level
- They improve your speed and accuracy
Where to Get GATE ME PYQs
QUESTION PAPERS OF PREVIOUS YEARS
| S.No | Year | Link |
| 1. | GATE ME 2007 Paper | Download PDF |
| 2. | GATE ME 2008 Paper | Download PDF |
| 3. | GATE ME 2009 Paper | Download PDF |
| 4. | GATE ME 2010 Paper | Download PDF |
| 5. | GATE ME 2011 Paper | Download PDF |
| 6. | GATE ME 2012 Paper | Download PDF |
| 7. | GATE ME 2013 Paper | Download PDF |
| 8. | GATE ME 2014 Paper | Download PDF |
| 9. | GATE ME 2015 Paper | Download PDF |
| 10. | GATE ME 2016 Paper | Download PDF |
| 11. | GATE ME1 2017 Paper | Download PDF |
| 12. | GATE ME2 2017 Paper | Download PDF |
| 13. | GATE ME1 2018 Paper | Download PDF |
| 14. | GATE ME2 2018 Paper | Download PDF |
| 15. | GATE ME1 2019 Paper | Download PDF |
| 16. | GATE ME2 2019 Paper | Download PDF |
| 17. | GATE ME1 2020 Paper | Download PDF |
| 18. | GATE ME2 2020 Paper | Download PDF |
| 19. | GATE ME1 2021 Paper | Download PDF |
| 20. | GATE ME2 2021 Paper | Download PDF |
| 21. | GATE ME1 2022 Paper | Download PDF |
| 22. | GATE ME2 2022 Paper | Download PDF |
| 23. | GATE ME 2023 Paper | Download PDF |
| 24. | GATE ME 2024 Paper | Download PDF |
How to Practice PYQs
- Topic-wise:
After learning a subject (like Thermodynamics), solve its PYQs from the past 10 years. - Full paper practice:
Try solving full GATE ME papers in 3 hours, just like the real exam. - Check mistakes:
Keep a notebook where you write down the mistakes you make. Review them every week. - Use a timer:
Practice with a timer to get used to the exam pressure.
Focus on These High-Weight Topics
| Subject | Importance |
|---|---|
| Thermodynamics | High |
| Strength of Materials (SOM) | High |
| Theory of Machines | Medium |
| Manufacturing | High |
| Maths & Aptitude | Very High (25 marks total) |
Final Thoughts
Start PYQs as early as possible. Don’t wait till the end. They help you learn what really matters for the exam.
“Solve more PYQs, score more in GATE.”
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