The level of the exam was Moderate to difficult. Compared to last year, the paper was Difficult. There were 32 Numerical Ability Type questions which were a bit lengthy. Questions from Manufacturing had high weightage, while questions from Fluid Mechanics were easy. There was zero MSQ (Multiple Select Questions) in the morning shift. 8-10 Questions were theoretical, and the rest were numerically based. GATE 2021 Mechanical Engineering Paper Analysis: Evening Shift The level of the exam was Moderate . Compared to the morning shift, the paper was a bit difficult. Questions from Production had high weightage while questions from Industrial were easy. There were 28 NATs , out of which 18Q were of 2 marks and 10Q were of 1 marks.