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GATE Life Sciences Mock Test

Master Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Microbiology with precision-engineered tests. Secure your research future at India's top biological research labs and IITs.

65 Questions
Full GATE XL Pattern
180 Minutes
Official Exam Duration
Virtual Calc
Interface Practice
Bio-Research
Top IIT/IISc Focus

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About This GATE Life Sciences (XL) Mock Test

Our GATE Life Sciences Mock Test series is designed to help you master the diverse field of life sciences, covering areas such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, and more. The 180-minute test duration challenges your understanding of both fundamental concepts and advanced topics in life sciences.

The mock test covers General Aptitude and all core Life Sciences subjects, following the latest GATE XL syllabus and exam pattern.

With a real-exam-like interface and detailed performance analysis, you can assess your preparation level and identify key areas for improvement to excel in the GATE Life Sciences examination.

Exam Pattern & Details

Time Limit
180 Mins
Total Questions
65
Maximum Marks
100
Penalty
Applicable (MCQs)

GATE Life Sciences (XL) Pattern Breakdown

SectionMarks WeightageNo. of QuestionsMandatory?
General Aptitude15 Marks10 QuestionsYes
Section P - Chemistry25 Marks15 QuestionsYes
Elective 1 (User Choice)30 Marks20 QuestionsChoose Any 2
Elective 2 (User Choice)30 Marks20 QuestionsChoose Any 2
Total100 Marks65 QuestionsFull-Syllabus Mock

Marking Key Notes:

  • MCQs: 1-mark (-1/3) and 2-mark (-2/3) penalty.
  • MSQs: Multiple correct options. No partial marks, no negative marking.
  • NATs: Numerical entries. No negative marking.
  • Elective choices: Biochemistry (Q), Botany (R), Microbiology (S), Zoology (T), Food Tech (U).

What This Mock Test Includes

Chemistry (Compulsory)

Atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics (Section P).

Biochemistry & Genetics

Biomolecules, metabolism, enzymology, molecular biology, and Mendelian genetics.

Microbiology

Microbial taxonomy, nutrition, growth, control, and infectious diseases.

Botany

Plant systematics, anatomy, development, physiology, and economic botany.

Zoology

Animal diversity, anatomy, physiology, developmental biology, and genetics.

Food Technology

Food chemistry, microbiology, engineering, preservation, and quality control.

Who Should Attempt This Test?

Life Science Graduates

B.Sc/M.Sc students from Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, or Bio-chemistry aiming for IITs.

Research Aspirants

Candidates targeting Ph.D. admissions at IISc Bangalore and top IITs through GATE score.

Bio-Industry Career

Engineers and scientists aiming for R&D roles in pharma and biotech industries.

Why Choose Inkstall for GATE XL?

Authentic Interface

Experience the TCS iON style interface used in the actual GATE CBT.

In-Depth Analytics

Detailed subject-wise and section-wise performance reporting.

Multi-Section Choice

Practice with combinations of Chemistry + Any 2 elective bio-sections.

Expert Content

Questions curated by research scholars and GATE toppers from premium institutes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Master core Chemistry concepts required for Section P
  • Improve accuracy in high-weightage topics like Biochemistry and Microbiology
  • Expert handling of MSQ and NAT patterns for Life Sciences
  • Efficient usage of Virtual Calculator for numerical bioprocess problems
  • Better time management across different elective combinations

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