8th February 2026 - GATE Counselling 2026 - Tell Me Anything Session
Duration: 39 min
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This video provides a detailed analysis of the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Shift-1 Forenoon session, presented by Sanchit Jain with insights from Ashish Singhal. The analysis begins with an overview of the exam's overall difficulty, characterized as 'Easy to Moderate' with a strong 'Conceptual Focus'. The structure of the exam is broken down into 55 standard, syllabus-compliant questions and 10 tricky, lengthy, or rank-decider questions, with a significant increase in Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) serving as a primary filter. The General Aptitude section is described as 'Very Easy' and offering 'Free Marks' for all students, while Engineering Mathematics is noted as 'Conceptual', requiring logical thinking across topics like Matrices, Calculus, and Probability. Discrete Mathematics is highlighted as 'Tricky & Integrated', combining higher-level concepts with Graph Theory and Algorithms. The core of the video is a subject-wise breakdown of Computer Science, covering Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating Systems, DBMS, Computer Networks, Algorithms, Data Structures, C Programming, COA, and Digital Logic. Each subject is evaluated for difficulty, question distribution, and key topics, with emphasis on high-yield areas such as Class Notes and Previous Year Questions (PYQs). A comprehensive table summarizes the estimated marks, difficulty levels, and key topics for all subjects, providing a quick reference for students. The analysis also includes a segment with other participants in a virtual meeting, likely contributing additional commentary. The video concludes by reiterating the exam's conceptual nature, the importance of understanding core topics over rote memorization, and the need to focus on high-yield areas to succeed. The final summary emphasizes that the exam was 'Syllabus-compliant' and that students with a strong conceptual grasp would have performed well, ending with a black screen displaying the name 'Seema Padlikar'.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a black screen displaying 'Sanchit Jain' and 'ashish singhal', introducing the main presenter and a co-analyst. The scene transitions to Sanchit Jain, seated in a black gaming chair against a green background, wearing a black t-shirt and white earbuds, as he begins to introduce the GATE exam analysis.
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
Sanchit Jain presents a slide titled 'Shift-1(Forenoon)', stating the exam verdict as 'Easy to Moderate' with a 'Conceptual Focus'. The slide details the '55-10' structure, with 55 standard questions and 10 tricky ones, and outlines the question distribution: 28 MCQs, 28 MSQs, and 13 NATs, noting the 'Massive increase' in MSQs as a key filter.
5:00 – 10:00 05:00-10:00
The analysis shifts to the 'General Aptitude & Mathematics' section. The slide breaks it into General Aptitude (15 marks, 'Very Easy'), Engineering Mathematics (6 marks, 'Conceptual'), and Discrete Mathematics (5 marks, 'Tricky & Integrated'). The presenter explains that General Aptitude offered 'Free Marks', while Engineering Mathematics required logical thinking, and Discrete Mathematics combined higher-level concepts with Graph Theory and Algorithms.
10:00 – 15:00 10:00-15:00
A 'CS Subject Analysis' slide is presented, covering Theory of Computation (Easy, High Yield), Compiler Design (Average, tricky MSQs), Operating Systems (Easy to Moderate, standard topics), DBMS (Moderate, not very tricky), and Computer Networks (Average, standard distribution). The presenter emphasizes that Theory of Computation was heavily based on Class Notes and PYQs, making it a high-yield area.
15:00 – 20:00 15:00-20:00
The analysis continues with Algorithms (Moderate to Difficult, focusing on recurrence relations and DFS applications), Data Structures (Tricky, with a warning about a time-consuming C function prediction question), COA (Easy-Moderate), and Digital Logic (Easy, with 'Free Marks' for K-Maps and Number Systems).
20:00 – 25:00 20:00-25:00
A comprehensive table is displayed, summarizing all subjects with estimated marks, question distribution, difficulty levels, and key topics. Examples include General Aptitude (Very Easy, 15 marks), Algorithms (Moderate to Difficult, 10 marks), NFA to DFA, Cache Tag Bits, and K-Map Minimization. The presenter uses this table for a high-level overview of the exam structure.
25:00 – 30:00 25:00-30:00
The video shows a virtual meeting with three participants: a man in a white shirt, a man in a red shirt, and a man with a beard and glasses, who appear to be listening. Sanchit Jain continues speaking, likely responding to questions or providing additional insights from the participants.
30:00 – 35:00 30:00-35:00
Returning to the main presenter, Sanchit Jain discusses the overall exam trend, emphasizing the 'Conceptual' nature of the questions and the importance of deep understanding over memorization. He reiterates the '55-10' structure, where the 10 tricky questions were the main differentiator for rank, and advises students to focus on high-yield topics.
35:00 – 38:56 35:00-38:56
The video concludes with a final summary of the analysis. The presenter reiterates the key points: the exam was 'Easy to Moderate' with a 'Conceptual Focus', the '55-10' structure, and the importance of high-yield topics. He notes the exam was 'Syllabus-compliant' and that students with strong conceptual understanding would have performed well. The video ends with a black screen displaying the name 'Seema Padlikar'.
The GATE Shift-1 Forenoon exam analysis reveals a balanced yet challenging assessment, characterized by an 'Easy to Moderate' difficulty level with a strong emphasis on conceptual understanding. The '55-10' structure, with 55 standard questions and 10 tricky ones, highlights the exam's dual nature, where conceptual depth and strategic focus on high-yield topics like Theory of Computation and Class Notes are crucial for success. The significant increase in MSQs serves as a key filter, demanding logical reasoning and comprehensive knowledge. While General Aptitude offered 'Free Marks', the core subjects required a deep grasp of topics such as Algorithms, Data Structures, and Digital Logic, with a focus on integration and application. The analysis underscores that success hinges not on rote memorization but on a solid conceptual foundation, making targeted preparation and understanding of key areas essential for achieving high ranks.