GATE ME 2025 : Weightage

IIT Roorkee has released the detailed syllabus for GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) 2025 along with the GATE 2025 notification. Candidates are encouraged to review the complete syllabus before creating their study plans.

In the GATE ME exam, 85% of the weightage is given to core Mechanical Engineering topics, which includes 13% for Engineering Mathematics. The remaining 15% covers General Aptitude. The section-wise weightage for the GATE ME exam is based on an analysis of past exam papers. This information can help you focus on the most important topics in Mechanical Engineering.

Section	Weightage Percentage
Engineering Mathematics	13
Applied Mechanics and Design	22-24
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences	23-25
Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering	25-27

GATE Subject Wise Weightage 2025 for Mechanical Engineering (ME)

The GATE 2025 Mechanical Engineering exam places a strong emphasis on core subjects essential to the field. General Aptitude is compulsory and carries 15% of the marks, helping build a solid foundation in technical and analytical skills. Key subjects like Heat Transfer (10%), Engineering Mechanics (8%), Mechanics of Materials (6%), and Theory of Machines & Vibrations (7%) are highlighted. This distribution stresses the importance of mastering both fundamental and specific concepts in Mechanical Engineering.

TOPIC	WEIGHTAGE (%)
General Aptitude	15
Engineering Mathematics	15
Engineering Mechanics	8
Mechanics of Material	6
Machine Design	3
Theory of Machines and Vibrations	7
Fluid Mechanics	4
Thermal Engineering	4
Heat Transfer	10
Manufacturing Engineering	15
Industrial Engineering	8
Total	100