GATE-2026
Online Test Series
Production and Industrial
Engineering - Schedule
No.of Tests : 45 + 45 free practice tests of GATE-2025 Online Test Series
GATE - 2026 Practice Tests
Test Series GATE - 2025 OTS
Topic wise Tests 19 19
Grand Tests
14 14
(Subject Wise Tests + Multi-Subject Wise Tests)
Full Length Mock Tests 12 12
Total Tests - 90
Note:
★ The Syllabus considered as per Previoues year Notification of GATE. ACE Engineering Academy
does not take any responsibility for deviations in syllabus in the final exam.
★ The Dates of Tests may Change according to the GATE-2026 Exam schedule.
★ Tests will be activated at 06:00 pm on the scheduled day.
★ All tests will be active till GATE-2026 Exam.
ACE Engineering Academy
Topic wise Tests
(No.of Questions: 15, Time duration: 42 Minutes and Marks: 25 M)
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Engineering Mathematics-1:
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen
vectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value
theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total
Test-01 derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities,
Directional derivatives; Line, Surface and Volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s
theorems.
Differential Equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial
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and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms.
Engineering Mathematics-2:
Complex Variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional
probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Linear regression, Random
Test-02
variables, Poisson, normal, binomial and exponential distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations,
Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules, Single and multi-step methods for
differential equations.
Engineering Mechanics:
Test-03 Applied Mechanics: Engineering mechanics – equivalent force systems, free body
concepts, equations of equilibrium; trusses.
Strength of Materials-1:
Test-04 Strength of materials – stress, strain and their relationship; failure theories, Mohr’s 23-04-2025
circle(stress). Torsion
Strength of Materials-2:
Test-05 Deflection of beams, bending and shear stress, Euler’s theory of columns.Thick and thin
cylinders;
Fluid Mechanics:
Fluid mechanics – fluid statics, Bernoulli’s equation, flow through pipes, equations of
Test-06 30-04-2025
continuity and momentum, capillary action, laminar and turbulent flows, Dimensional
analysis;
Thermodynamics:
Thermodynamics – zeroth, first and second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic
Test-07 07-05-2025
system and processes, calculation of work and heat for systems and control volumes; air
standard cycles.
Theory of Machines and Vibrations:
Test-08
Analysis of planar mechanisms, cams and followers; governors and fly wheels.
14-05-2025
Heat Transfer:
Test-09
Heat transfer – basic applicationsof conduction, convection and radiation.
Machine Design:
Design of bolted, riveted and welded joints; interference/shrink fit joints; design of
Test-10 21-05-2025
shafts, keys, spur gears, belt drives, brakes and clutches; pressure vessels. Friction and
lubrication, couplings
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Production-1: Casting: Types of casting processes and applications; Sand casting:
patterns – types, materials and allowances; molds and cores–materials, making, and
testing; design of gating system and riser; casting techniques of cast iron, steels, and
nonferrous metals and alloys; analysis of solidification and microstructure development;
Other casting techniques: Pressure die casting, Centrifugal casting, Investment casting,
Shell mold casting; Casting defects and their inspection by non-destructive testing.
Metal Forming : Stress-strain relations in elastic and plastic deformation; von Mises and
Tresca yield criteria, Concept of flow stress; Hot, warm and cold working; Bulk forming
Test-11 processes - forging, rolling, extrusion and wire drawing; Sheet metal working processes –
blanking, punching, bending, stretch forming, spinning and deep drawing; Ideal work and
slab analysis; Defects in metal working and their causes.
Joining of Materials: Classification of joining processes; Principles of fusion welding
processes using different heat sources (flame, arc, resistance, laser, electron beam), Heat
transfer and associated losses; Arc welding processes - SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, plasma
arc, submerged arc welding processes; Principles of solid state welding processes -
friction welding, friction stir welding, ultrasonic welding; Welding defects - causes and
inspection; Principles of adhesive joining, brazing and soldering processes.
Production-2: Machining: Orthogonal and oblique machining, Single point cutting tool
and tool signature, Chip formation, cutting forces, Merchant’s analysis, Specific cutting
energy and power; Machining parameters and material removal rate; tool materials, Tool
wear and tool life; Thermal aspects of machining, cutting fluids, machinability; Economics
of machining; Machining processes - turning, taper turning, thread cutting, drilling,
boring, milling, gear cutting, thread production; Finishing processes – grinding, honing,
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lapping and super-finishing.
Machine Tools: Lathe, milling, drilling and shaping machines – construction and
Test-12
kinematics; Jigs and fixtures – principles, applications, and design.
Advanced Manufacturing: Principles and applications of USM, AJM, WJM, AWJM, EDM
and Wire EDM, LBM, EBM, PAM, CHM, ECM; Effect of process parameters on material
removal rate, surface roughness and power consumption; Additive manufacturing
techniques.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD and CAM, Geometric
modeling, CNC; Automation in Manufacturing; Industrial Robots – configurations, drives
and controls; Cellular manufacturing and FMS - Group Technology, CAPP.
Production-3: Engineering Materials: Structure, physical and mechanical properties, and
applications of common engineering materials (metals and alloys, semiconductors,
ceramics, polymers, and composites – metal, polymer and ceramic based); Iron-carbon
equilibrium phase diagram; Heat treatment of metals and alloys and its influence on
mechanical properties; Stress-strain behavior of metals and alloys.
Powder Processing: Production of metal/ceramic powders, compaction and sintering of
metals and ceramic powders, Cold and hot isostatic pressing.
Test-13
Polymers and Composites: Polymer processing – injection, compression and blow
molding, extrusion, calendaring and thermoforming; Molding of composites.
Metrology and Inspection: Accuracy and precision; Types of errors; Limits, fits and
tolerances; Gauge design, Interchangeability, Selective assembly; Linear, angular, and
form measurements (straightness, flatness, roundness, runout and cylindricity) by
mechanical and optical methods; Inspection of screw threads and gears; Surface
roughness measurement by contact and non-contact methods.
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Industrial Management and Operational Research-1:
Engineering Economy and Costing: Elementary cost accounting and methods of
depreciation; Break-even analysis; Techniques for evaluation of capital investments;
Financial statements; Activity based costing.
Production control: Forecasting techniques – causal and time series models, moving
Test-14 average, exponential smoothing, trend and seasonality; Aggregate production planning;
Master production scheduling; MRP, MRP-II and ERP; Routing, scheduling and priority
dispatching; Push and pull production systems, concepts of Lean and JIT manufacturing
systems; Logistics, distribution, and supply chain management; Inventory – functions,
costs, classifications, deterministic inventory models, quantity discount; Perpetual and
periodic inventory control systems.
Industrial Management and Operational Research-2:
Work System Design: Taylor’s scientific management, Gilbreths’s contributions;
Productivity – concepts and measurements; Method study, Micro-motion study, Principles
of motion economy; Work measurement – time study, Work sampling, Standard data,
PMTS; Ergonomics; Job evaluation and merit rating.
Facility Design: Facility location factors and evaluation of alternate locations; Types of
Test-15 plant layout and their evaluation; Computer aided layout design techniques; Assembly
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line balancing; Materials handling systems.
Operation Research: Linear programming – problem formulation, simplex method, duality
and sensitivity analysis; Transportation and assignment models; Integer programming;
Constrained and unconstrained nonlinear optimization; Markovian queuing models;
Simulation – manufacturing applications.
Project management: Scheduling techniques – Gantt chart, CPM, PERT and GERT.
Industrial Management and Operational Research-3:
Quality Management: Quality – concept and costs; Statistical quality control – process
capability analysis, control charts for variables and attributes and acceptance sampling;
Six sigma; Total quality management; Quality assurance and certification - ISO 9000,
ISO14000.
Reliability and Maintenance: Reliability, availability and maintainability; Distribution of
Test-16
failure and repair times; Determination of MTBF and MTTR, Reliability models;
Determination of system reliability; Preventive and predictive maintenance and
replacement, Total productive maintenance.
Product Design and Development: Principles of product design, tolerance design; Quality
and cost considerations; Product life cycle; Standardization, simplification, diversification;
Value engineering and analysis; Concurrent engineering; Design for “X”.
Verbal Ability:
Basic English grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun
agreement, and other parts of speech.
Test-17 11-06-2025
Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context.
Reading and comprehension.
Narrative sequencing.
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Quantitative Aptitude:
Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing
data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables.
Test-18 Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and
logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series
Mensuration and geometry.
Elementary statistics and probability. 11-06-2025
Analytical Aptitude:
Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations and reasoning
Test-19 Spatial Aptitude:
Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and
grouping Paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions
Subject Wise Grand Tests
(No.of Questions: 30, Time duration: 83 Minutes and Marks: 50 M)
Test-20 Engineering Mathematics
18-06-2025
Test-21 Thermodynamics
Test-22 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer 25-06-2025
Test-23 Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials 02-07-2025
Test-24 Theory of Machines and Vibrations & Machine Design 09-07-2025
Test-25 Production
16-07-2025
Test-26 Industrial Management and Operational Research
Test-27 General Aptitude 23-07-2025
Full Length Mock Test - 1st Series
(No.of Questions: 65, Time duration: 180 Minutes and Marks: 100 M)
Test-28 Full Length Mock Test-1 06-08-2025
Test-29 Full Length Mock Test-2 13-08-2025
Test-30 Full Length Mock Test-3 20-08-2025
Test-31 Full Length Mock Test-4 27-08-2025
Test-32 Full Length Mock Test-5 03-09-2025
Test-33 Full Length Mock Test-6 10-09-2025
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Multi-Subject Wise Grand Tests
(No.of Questions: 30, Time duration: 83 Minutes and Marks: 50 M)
Test-34 Strength of Materials & Engineering Mechanics 24-09-2025
Test-35 Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
08-10-2025
Test-36 Theory of Machines and vibrations & Machine Design
Test-37 Production
Test-38 Industrial Management and Operational Research 15-10-2025
Test-39 Engineering Mathematics & General Aptitude
Full Length Mock Test - 2nd Series
(No.of Questions: 65, Time duration: 180 Minutes and Marks: 100 M)
Test-40 Full Length Mock Test-7 05-11-2025
Test-41 Full Length Mock Test-8 12-11-2025
Test-42 Full Length Mock Test-9 19-11-2025
Test-43 Full Length Mock Test-10 26-11-2025
Test-44 Full Length Mock Test-11 31-12-2025
Test-45 Full Length Mock Test-12 07-01-2026
ACE Engineering Academy
Free Practice Tests
Topic wise Tests
(No.of Questions: 15, Time duration: 42 Minutes and Marks: 25 M)
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Engineering Mathematics-1:
Linear Algebra: Matrix algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and Eigen
vectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, Limit, continuity and differentiability, Mean value
theorems, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial derivatives, Total
Test-01 derivative, Maxima and minima, Gradient, Divergence and Curl, Vector identities,
Directional derivatives; Line, Surface and Volume integrals; Stokes, Gauss and Green’s
theorems.
Differential Equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial
and boundary value problems, Laplace transforms.
Engineering Mathematics-2:
Complex Variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, Taylor series.
Probability and Statistics: Definitions of probability and sampling theorems, Conditional
probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Linear regression, Random
Test-02
variables, Poisson, normal, binomial and exponential distributions.
Numerical Methods: Numerical solutions of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations,
Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules, Single and multi-step methods for
differential equations.
Engineering Mechanics:
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Test-03 Applied Mechanics: Engineering mechanics – equivalent force systems, free body
concepts, equations of equilibrium; trusses.
Strength of Materials-1:
Test-04 Strength of materials – stress, strain and their relationship; failure theories, Mohr’s
circle(stress). Torsion
Strength of Materials-2:
Test-05 Deflection of beams, bending and shear stress, Euler’s theory of columns.Thick and thin
cylinders;
Fluid Mechanics: Fluid mechanics – fluid statics, Bernoulli’s equation, flow through pipes,
Test-06 equations of continuity and momentum, capillary action, laminar and turbulent flows,
Dimensional analysis;
Thermodynamics: Thermodynamics – zeroth, first and second law of thermodynamics,
Test-07 thermodynamic system and processes, calculation of work and heat for systems and
control volumes; air standard cycles.
Theory of Machines and Vibrations:
Test-08
Analysis of planar mechanisms, cams and followers; governors and fly wheels.
Heat Transfer:
Test-09
Heat transfer – basic applicationsof conduction, convection and radiation.
Machine Design:
Design of bolted, riveted and welded joints; interference/shrink fit joints; design of
Test-10
shafts, keys, spur gears, belt drives, brakes and clutches; pressure vessels. Friction and
lubrication, couplings
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Production-1: Casting: Types of casting processes and applications; Sand casting:
patterns – types, materials and allowances; molds and cores–materials, making, and
testing; design of gating system and riser; casting techniques of cast iron, steels, and
nonferrous metals and alloys; analysis of solidification and microstructure development;
Other casting techniques: Pressure die casting, Centrifugal casting, Investment casting,
Shell mold casting; Casting defects and their inspection by non-destructive testing.
Metal Forming : Stress-strain relations in elastic and plastic deformation; von Mises and
Tresca yield criteria, Concept of flow stress; Hot, warm and cold working; Bulk forming
Test-11 processes - forging, rolling, extrusion and wire drawing; Sheet metal working processes –
blanking, punching, bending, stretch forming, spinning and deep drawing; Ideal work and
slab analysis; Defects in metal working and their causes.
Joining of Materials: Classification of joining processes; Principles of fusion welding
processes using different heat sources (flame, arc, resistance, laser, electron beam), Heat
transfer and associated losses; Arc welding processes - SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, plasma
arc, submerged arc welding processes; Principles of solid state welding processes -
friction welding, friction stir welding, ultrasonic welding; Welding defects - causes and
inspection; Principles of adhesive joining, brazing and soldering processes.
Production-2: Machining: Orthogonal and oblique machining, Single point cutting tool
and tool signature, Chip formation, cutting forces, Merchant’s analysis, Specific cutting
energy and power; Machining parameters and material removal rate; tool materials, Tool
wear and tool life; Thermal aspects of machining, cutting fluids, machinability; Economics
of machining; Machining processes - turning, taper turning, thread cutting, drilling,
boring, milling, gear cutting, thread production; Finishing processes – grinding, honing,
25-03-2025
lapping and super-finishing.
Machine Tools: Lathe, milling, drilling and shaping machines – construction and
Test-12
kinematics; Jigs and fixtures – principles, applications, and design.
Advanced Manufacturing: Principles and applications of USM, AJM, WJM, AWJM, EDM
and Wire EDM, LBM, EBM, PAM, CHM, ECM; Effect of process parameters on material
removal rate, surface roughness and power consumption; Additive manufacturing
techniques.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing: Basic concepts of CAD and CAM, Geometric
modeling, CNC; Automation in Manufacturing; Industrial Robots – configurations, drives
and controls; Cellular manufacturing and FMS - Group Technology, CAPP.
Production-3: Engineering Materials: Structure, physical and mechanical properties, and
applications of common engineering materials (metals and alloys, semiconductors,
ceramics, polymers, and composites – metal, polymer and ceramic based); Iron-carbon
equilibrium phase diagram; Heat treatment of metals and alloys and its influence on
mechanical properties; Stress-strain behavior of metals and alloys.
Powder Processing: Production of metal/ceramic powders, compaction and sintering of
metals and ceramic powders, Cold and hot isostatic pressing.
Test-13
Polymers and Composites: Polymer processing – injection, compression and blow
molding, extrusion, calendaring and thermoforming; Molding of composites.
Metrology and Inspection: Accuracy and precision; Types of errors; Limits, fits and
tolerances; Gauge design, Interchangeability, Selective assembly; Linear, angular, and
form measurements (straightness, flatness, roundness, runout and cylindricity) by
mechanical and optical methods; Inspection of screw threads and gears; Surface
roughness measurement by contact and non-contact methods.
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Industrial Management and Operational Research-1:
Engineering Economy and Costing: Elementary cost accounting and methods of
depreciation; Break-even analysis; Techniques for evaluation of capital investments;
Financial statements; Activity based costing.
Production control: Forecasting techniques – causal and time series models, moving
Test-14 average, exponential smoothing, trend and seasonality; Aggregate production planning;
Master production scheduling; MRP, MRP-II and ERP; Routing, scheduling and priority
dispatching; Push and pull production systems, concepts of Lean and JIT manufacturing
systems; Logistics, distribution, and supply chain management; Inventory – functions,
costs, classifications, deterministic inventory models, quantity discount; Perpetual and
periodic inventory control systems.
Industrial Management and Operational Research-2:
Work System Design: Taylor’s scientific management, Gilbreths’s contributions;
Productivity – concepts and measurements; Method study, Micro-motion study, Principles
of motion economy; Work measurement – time study, Work sampling, Standard data,
PMTS; Ergonomics; Job evaluation and merit rating.
Facility Design: Facility location factors and evaluation of alternate locations; Types of
Test-15 plant layout and their evaluation; Computer aided layout design techniques; Assembly
line balancing; Materials handling systems.
Operation Research: Linear programming – problem formulation, simplex method, duality
and sensitivity analysis; Transportation and assignment models; Integer programming;
Constrained and unconstrained nonlinear optimization; Markovian queuing models;
Simulation – manufacturing applications.
Project management: Scheduling techniques – Gantt chart, CPM, PERT and GERT.
Industrial Management and Operational Research-3:
Quality Management: Quality – concept and costs; Statistical quality control – process
capability analysis, control charts for variables and attributes and acceptance sampling; 25-03-2025
Six sigma; Total quality management; Quality assurance and certification - ISO 9000,
ISO14000.
Reliability and Maintenance: Reliability, availability and maintainability; Distribution of
Test-16
failure and repair times; Determination of MTBF and MTTR, Reliability models;
Determination of system reliability; Preventive and predictive maintenance and
replacement, Total productive maintenance.
Product Design and Development: Principles of product design, tolerance design; Quality
and cost considerations; Product life cycle; Standardization, simplification, diversification;
Value engineering and analysis; Concurrent engineering; Design for “X”.
Verbal Ability:
Basic English grammar: tenses, articles, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions, verb-noun
agreement, and other parts of speech.
Test-17
Basic vocabulary: words, idioms, and phrases in context.
Reading and comprehension.
Narrative sequencing.
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Quantitative Aptitude:
Data interpretation: data graphs (bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing
data), 2- and 3-dimensional plots, maps, and tables.
Test-18 Numerical computation and estimation: ratios, percentages, powers, exponents and
logarithms, permutations and combinations, and series
Mensuration and geometry.
Elementary statistics and probability. 25-03-2025
Analytical Aptitude:
Logic: deduction and induction, Analogy, Numerical relations and reasoning
Test-19 Spatial Aptitude:
Transformation of shapes: translation, rotation, scaling, mirroring, assembling, and
grouping Paper folding, cutting, and patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions
Subject Wise Grand Tests
(No.of Questions: 30, Time duration: 83 Minutes and Marks: 50 M)
Test-20 Engineering Mathematics
Test-21 Thermodynamics
Test-22 Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer
Test-23 Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials
01-04-2025
Test-24 Theory of Machines and Vibrations & Machine Design
Test-25 Production
Test-26 Industrial Management and Operational Research
Test-27 General Aptitude
Multi-Subject Wise Grand Tests
(No.of Questions: 30, Time duration: 83 Minutes and Marks: 50 M)
Test-28 Strength of Materials & Engineering Mechanics
Test-29 Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics
Test-30 Theory of Machines and vibrations & Machine Design
01-04-2025
Test-31 Production
Test-32 Industrial Management and Operational Research
Test-33 Engineering Mathematics & General Aptitude
ACE Engineering Academy
Date of
Test No Name of the Test
Activation
Full Length Mock Tests
(No.of Questions: 65, Time duration: 180 Minutes and Marks: 100 M)
Test-34 Full Length Mock Test-1
Test-35 Full Length Mock Test-2
Test-36 Full Length Mock Test-3
Test-37 Full Length Mock Test-4
Test-38 Full Length Mock Test-5
Test-39 Full Length Mock Test-6
10-04-2025
Test-40 Full Length Mock Test-7
Test-41 Full Length Mock Test-8
Test-42 Full Length Mock Test-9
Test-43 Full Length Mock Test-10
Test-44 Full Length Mock Test-11
Test-45 Full Length Mock Test-12
