The GATE 2026 Geomatics Engineering (GE) 2026 was concluded on 7th February 2026 from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

As per the initial feedback from the candidates and experts, the GATE Geomatics exam was easy to moderate, consistent with trends from previous years.

The paper focused on conceptual understanding rather than heavy formula-based problems, with NATs and MSQs being prominent in Part A and Part B.

  • General Aptitude (15 marks, 10 questions): Easy to moderate. Questions from logical reasoning, spatial aptitude, and basic English grammar and was straightforward and scoring for most candidates.
  • Part A (Compulsory - 55 marks): Moderate. Covered foundational geomatics topics with a mix of conceptual and application-based questions. 
  • Part B Section 1 (Surveying and Mapping - 30 marks, Optional): Moderate to hard. Focused on numerical problems, which were challenging for some.
  • Part B Section 2 (Image Processing and Analysis - 30 marks, Optional): Moderate. Questions on techniques like NDVI were straightforward, but MSQs required deeper integration.

Also Read: Download GATE 2026 GE Question Paper (Available) with Solution Pdf

GATE 2026: Geomatics Engineering(GE) Paper Analysis

Initial feedback suggests the paper was "manageable with some tricky numericals in photogrammetry," leading to 4-7 unattempted questions due to time constraints.

The questions from the photogrammetry numerical problems will be the hardest part. Those who chose image processing found NVDI to be straightforward, but MSQs was difficult.

Section Key Topics with High Weightage Approximate Weightage (Marks/Questions)
General Aptitude Logical reasoning, spatial aptitude, grammar 15 marks (10 questions)
Part A Remote sensing basics, GIS principles, GNSS components, error adjustment, maps and coordinate systems ~30-35 marks (~20-25 questions)
Part B1 (Surveying and Mapping) Photogrammetry, surveying techniques, digital elevation models, levelling and triangulation ~15-20 marks (~10-12 questions)
Part B2 (Image Processing and Analysis) Image enhancement, classification techniques, principal component analysis, NDVI ~15-20 marks (~10-12 questions)

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Expected Good Attempts & Cutoff For Geomatics Engineering Paper Analysis:

As per the previous year's paper analysis, you need to attempt about 60-70 questions with very high accuracy to score a good mark.

GATE Paper Expected Good Attempts Expected Cutoff Marks (General) Expected Cutoff marks (OBC/EWS) Expected Cutoff Marks (SC/ST)
Geomatics Engineering (GE) 60-70 29-33 27-30 19-22

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