The document outlines the paper structure and guidelines for the GATE 2014 examination. There are 21 main papers offered for GATE 2014, covering various engineering and science disciplines. Candidates can choose any paper but should select one relevant to their qualifying degree. The GATE exam consists of a single 3-hour paper with only objective-type multiple choice questions. Questions are worth either 1, 2, or 3 marks depending on the section, and there is a negative marking penalty for incorrect answers.