GATE Life Sciences (XL) Question Paper PDFs are available for download here. Candidates can now download GATE XL Question Paper for 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and so on using the links below. GATE Question Paper for Life Sciences consists of several sections out of which Chemistry (Section P) is compulsory to be attempted. Candidates can attempt any one section, as per their qualification and knowledge, from among the following sections: Biochemistry (Q), Botany (R), Microbiology (S), Zoology (T), Food Technology (U). Check Detailed GATE Life Sciences (XL) Syllabus.
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GATE 2026 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
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| February 7 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2025 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 16 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2024 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 10 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
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GATE 2023 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 11 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE XL Previous Years’ Question Paper with Answer Key
GATE Life Sciences (XL) Paper is conducted in a single slot and around 25,000 - 30,000 students apply for it per year. The overall paper is of 100 marks and contains 65 Questions to be attempted in 3 hours. GATE Exam aspirants can check out the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the Life Sciences (XL) Question Paper given below
GATE 2022 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 12 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2021 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2020 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 2 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2019 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 2 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2018 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 3 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2017 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 12 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2016 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 7 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2015 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| January 31 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2014 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 2 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2013 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| January 20 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2012 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 12 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2011 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 13 | Afternoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2010 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 14 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2009 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Session | Question Paper PDF |
| February 8 | Forenoon Session | Check Here |
GATE 2008 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
| February 10 | Check Here |
GATE 2007 Life Sciences Question Paper with Answer Key
| Exam Date | Question Paper PDF |
| February 11 | Check Here |
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