GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper from 03-Feb-2018 (Shift 1) tested candidates on key topics such as thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, manufacturing, and engineering mechanics. The paper included a mix of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions, designed to assess both theoretical understanding and practical application. The exam was divided into two sections: General Aptitude and Core Mechanical Engineering, consisting of 65 questions in total.