GATE 2021 answer key objection window opens, here’s how to challenge
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Exam On - 14 Feb '26
The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has opened the GATE 2021 Answer Key Challenge Window for MTech aspirants from today. Read on to know the details.
GATE 2021 answer key: IIT Bombay has made available the online window to raise objections against the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2021 answer key. The students who want to raise objections need to visit the official website: gate.iitb.ac.in.
Candidates will be required to pay a fee of Rs 500 per objection. The objections will be studied and those which are considered to be right will be incorporated in the final answer key. Candidates whose objection gets accepted will get a refund of the fee.
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GATE answer key 2021: Steps to raise objections
Step-1: Visit the website gate.iitb.ac.in or click on the link above
Step-2: Click on the answer key objection link on the home page
Step-3: Log in using credentials
Step-4: Click on the question you think is wrong, write an argument and attach supporting documents
Step-5: Make a payment of objection fee
Step-6: Submit and take a print out for further reference
The GATE 2021 result will be released on March 22. The score remains valid for a period of three years from the date of declaration of result. The engineering entrance was held on February 6, 7, 13 and 14. Those who clear GATE will be eligible to take admission in MTech courses at IITs, IISc and several other institutes, as well as they, will be eligible to apply for jobs at several public sector undertaking (PSUs).
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