GATE 2024 Virtual Calculator, Check How to Download and Use It?

GATE 2024 Onscreen Calculator: The GATE onscreen calculator is a very important feature provided by the exam authority during the exam. It saves lots of time while doing complex calculations. Many students feel insecure about their calculations, such students can resort to the use of GATE onscreen calculator to ensure accuracy. However, one must utilise the calculator in the GATE exam 2024 judiciously to make optimum use. In this article, we will discuss the key features and how to use the onscreen calculator during the exam.

GATE 2024 Onscreen Calculator

A scientific onscreen calculator is available at the top-right-hand side of the screen. The onscreen calculator can be moved around the screen and it can be closed and opened by clicking on the calculator button given on the exam portal. Candidates will have to use the computer mouse to do calculations on the screen. Below you can see a replica of the onscreen calculator provided in the exam.

GATE 2024 Virtual Calculator Key Feature

The key features of the GATE 2024 onscreen calculator are listed below:

• Simple mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, percentage, square root, etc.
• Trigonometric function
• Hyperbolic function
• Inverse trigonometric function
• Inverse hyperbolic function
• Logarithmic and exponential function
• Factorial

GATE 2024 Onscreen Calculator General Instructions

The candidates must use only the on-screen virtual calculator provided for their calculations. They can operate the calculator using the buttons provided on the screen with their mouse. Here we are sharing some general instructions which the candidates need to follow vehicle using the virtual calculator.

Do's

• Be sure to press [C] when beginning a new calculation.
• You can simplify an equation using parenthesis and other mathematical operators.
• Use predefined operations such as p (Pi), log, and Exp to save time during calculation.
• Use the memory function for calculating cumulative totals.
• [M+]: Will add displayed value to memory.
• [MR]: Will recall the value stored in memory.
• [M-]: Subtracts the displayed value from memory.
• Be sure to select the angle unit (Deg or Rad) before beginning any calculation.

Note: By default angle unit is set as the Degree.

Don't's

• Perform multiple operations together.
• Leave parenthesis unbalanced.
• Change the angle unit (Deg or Rad) while performing a calculation.

Limitations

• Keyboard operation is disabled.
• The output for a Factorial calculation is precise up to 14 digits.
• The output for Logarithmic and Hyperbolic calculations is precise up to 5 digits.
• Modulus (mod) operation performed on decimal numbers with 15 digits would not be precise.
• Use mod operation only if the number comprises less than 15 digits i.e. mod operation provides best results for smaller numbers. 
• The range of values supported by the calculator is 10^(-323) to 10^(308).