GATE 2026 DA Subject Wise Weightage
Exam preparation Strategy: GATE 2026 DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) Subject Wise Weightage
GATE aspirants are pretty much aware of the newly introduced engineering branch, i.e., ‘Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)’ in 2024. The official notification for GATE 2026 has been released, along with a detailed data science syllabus. Our blog will provide readers with a GATE DA subject-wise weightage for aspirants preparing for GATE 2026.
Candidates preparing for the upcoming GATE must have already begun a rigorous study routine while primarily focusing on key concepts. Every candidate has different strategies tailored to their strengths and weaknesses. But having a brief understanding of subject-wise weightage can be a common approach that is beneficial to achieving maximum marks. The blog aims to provide DA aspirants with subject-wise weightage while they are preoccupied with their study routine.
GATE has been the most popular engineering exam for engineering graduates who are looking for a secure and stable job in the government sector. The GATE score card also allows students for higher education such as M.Tech, M.E., and direct PHD admission in institutes like IITs, NITs, and other premier institutes, along with research opportunities. And so, in order to achieve your goal, your exam preparation should be well structured and consistent.
GATE DA comprises seven subjects along with general aptitude. It is important to have a thorough understanding of the syllabus, exam pattern, and subject-wise weightage. This is the second time that GATE is including data science and artificial intelligence as a branch, so it can be your first attempt or try your luck the previous year. Experts and toppers suggest having a brief knowledge of the subject weightage of the chosen discipline. Knowing the GATE DA subject-wise weightage helps you strategize your preparation accordingly within the given time. Aspirants can easily prioritize the subjects with the highest marks to prepare for, as well as identify the importance of difficult subjects for themselves.
Let’s understand the subject-wise weightage that will benefit the aspirants for strategic preparation and help them achieve their goal of achieving a successful career in data science or artificial intelligence.
GATE 2026 DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) EXAM PATTERN
Initially, let’s explore the GATE DA exam pattern to have a brief understanding of the exam. Down below we’re sharing the details of the DA exam pattern:
GATE DA Exam Pattern
| Sections | General aptitude, core Data Science and Artificial Intelligence |
| Marks distribution | General Aptitude: 15 marks
Subject Questions: 85 marks Total: 100 marks |
| Number of questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Total Time | 3 hours |
| Mode of exam | Online |
| Type of questions | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Negative marking |
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GATE DA [Data Science and Artificial Intelligence] SYLLABUS
With the release of the official GATE DA syllabus, IIT Guwahati has provided clear details of the topics and concepts candidates need to prepare, ensuring they don’t waste time on irrelevant material. According to the official syllabus, there are 7 subjects in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence:
- Probability and Statistics
- Linear Algebra
- Calculus and Optimization
- Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Management and Warehousing
- Machine Learning
- AI
Every subject mentioned carries its own weightage which we’ll further witness in this blog. DA aspirants are recommended to have a comprehensive of the official syllabus to ensure clarity and focus in the exam preparation.
GATE DA (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) Subject Wise Weightage
In this section, we provide a concise overview of the subject-wise weightage, which is one of the significant strategies in your exam preparation. As we know, the fact that DA features for the second time in GATE 2026 makes understanding its weightage even more crucial.
DA, along with core subjects, also comprises general aptitude questions like verbal ability and numerical reasoning.
GATE DA 2024 subject wise weightage
| Subject | Number of questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Probability and Statistics | 10 | 16 |
| Linear Algebra | 6 | 10 |
| Calculus and Optimization | 5 | 8 |
| Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms | 13 | 21 |
| Database Management and Warehousing | 6 | 8 |
| Machine Learning | 8 | 11 |
| AI | 7 | 11 |
| Total | 65 | 100 |
The table provides a detailed insight into the data science and artificial intelligence exams in GATE 2024. This information is important for the GATE DA candidates preparing for the upcoming GATE 2026. This analysis from the previous year will help the candidates allocate their time and focus on the different topics, and study more effectively. This will increase your chance of success in the GATE 2026 exam.
GATE 2026 DA [Data Science and Artificial Intelligence] Subject wise weightage- Benefits
There are several benefits to knowing the subject-wise weight prior to the exam:
- Knowing the subject-wise weightage makes it easier to prepare and strategize your study plan.
- A DA aspirant can manage their time effectively during their GATE preparation, focusing on important subjects and improving the difficult subjects, weighted-wise.
- In case, there is time shortage, the least weightage subject can be given less importance
- Aspirants can give their best and achieve the expected result.
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FAQs:
1. What is a good score in GATE DA?
Ans. A score between 80-90 is generally considered good in GATE.
2. What is the difficulty level of the GATE DA paper?
Ans. GATE DA paper was complex in comparison to GATE CS. So it can be said that the difficulty level was moderate.
3. What is the weightage of 3 sections as per GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Exam Pattern?
Ans. GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence exam pattern comprises 2 sections i.e General aptitude and core Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
4. What is the marking scheme of the GATE DA Pattern?
Ans. In accordance with the GATE DA pattern, the questions are divided into two categories: one-mark questions and two-mark questions.
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