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GATE 2021 CSE answer key is available now. Read to know dates, steps and more.
GATE 2021 CSE answer key (for memory-based questions) is available now. Various coaching institutes such as GATE Academy and Made Easy are expected to release the GATE 2021 CSE answer key as soon as the examination is over. Candidates can use the answer keys compiled by experts to assess their entrance examination. The official GATE 2021 CSE answer key will be released by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. All of the correct responses to the entrance examination will be available through the answer key of GATE 2021 CSE. The provisional GATE answer key will be released first, which will be open to challenges from the candidates for a short period of time. Along with GATE 2021 CSE answer key, the official question paper and candidate response sheet will also be released. GATE 2021 CSE will be conducted on February 13 in two sessions (morning and afternoon).
Latest Update:
- GATE 2021 CSE Question Paper - Available (Shift 1&2)
- GATE 2021 CSE Paper Analysis - Available (Shift 1&2)
- GATE 2021 CSE Detailed Schedule
- GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key
- GATE 2021 Official CSE Answer Key
- GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes
- Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key
- GATE 2021 CSE Expected Cutoff
- Previous Years’ GATE CSE Answer Key
- GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GATE 2021 CSE Detailed Schedule
Candidates can check the detailed schedule of GATE 2021 CSE to know when the various events can be expected to be held.
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2021 CSE |
February 13, 2021 Morning Session – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Afternoon Session – 3 PM to 6 PM |
| Release of official provisional answer key |
To be notified |
| Announcement of result |
March 22, 2021 |
GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key
Check answers of memory-based questions below:
Shift 2: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Shift 1: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
GATE 2021 Official CSE Answer Key
Candidates can download the official question paper and answer key of GATE 2021 CSE from the table given below as soon as it is released.
| Sessions |
Question Paper |
Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 |
Available Soon |
Available Soon |
| Session 2 |
Available Soon |
Available Soon |
GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key by Coaching Institutes
Coaching institutes are expected to release GATE CSE answer key 2021, compiled by their experts, as soon as the examination is over. The links to the answer key will be available in the table below as soon as it is released by the various coaching institutes.
| Coaching Institutes |
GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key |
|---|---|
| Made Easy |
Available Soon |
| GATE Academy |
Available Soon |
Steps to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key
Candidates can follow the given steps to calculate their probable scores using the GATE 2021 CSE answer key:
- Download the GATE 2021 CSE answer key
- The candidate will have to compare their response sheet to the official answer key.
- The official marking scheme as per GATE 2021 exam pattern has to be followed by the candidates.
- The total scores calculated will be the probable score secured by the candidate.
The calculated score will be indicative and may vary from the marks which will be announced through the GATE 2021 result.
GATE 2021 CSE Expected Cutoff
Check the expected GATE 2021 CSE cutoff in the table below.
| Category |
Expected Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General |
28 to 29 |
| OBC |
25 |
| SC |
19 to 20 |
| ST |
19 to 20 |
Previous Years’ GATE CSE Answer Key
| Year |
Provisional Answer Key |
Final Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| GATE 2020 |
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| GATE 2019 |
GATE 2021 CSE Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When will the GATE 2021 CSE answer key be released?
A. The official date for the release of GATE CSE answer key has not been given by the authorities yet.
Q. Where will I be able to download GATE 2021 CSE answer key?
A. Candidates will be able to download GATE 2021 CSE answer key from the official website.
Q. Will I be able to calculate my score using GATE 2021 CSE answer key?
A. Yes. Candidates will be able to calculate their scores using the answer key of GATE 2021 CSE.
Q. Will I be able to access my GATE response sheet?
A. Yes. The individual response sheet of the candidates will be released by the authorities at the official website.
Q. Can I challenge the provisional GATE answer key?
A. Yes. Candidates will be able to challenge the GATE answer key.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
According to topper's and experts, the ideal number of questions to attempt correctly is 50 to 55, to obtain a GATE rank under 1000.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 5 days ago
Candidates who have qualified GATE exam are given preference for admission in M.Arch in BMS School of Architecture. But those who have qualified Karnataka PGCET are also considered for admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
hi,
With a GATE EC 2026 score of 609 under the EWS category, you have a strong profile for M.Tech in VLSI and related specializations. Along with IITs and NITs, Lovely Professional University is also a good option to consider for advanced studies in VLSI and Electronics. LPU offers industry-oriented
Contributor-Level 9
Answered a week ago
Yes, GATE qualified candidates will also have to appear for the PGET exam held on the scheduled date. The merit list will combine performance of both WBUT and GATE paper.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, WBUT PGET do accept GATE score for admission. The merit list will be prepared considering 70% weightage to GATE scores and 30% to PGET.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates with GATE score of 2026, 2025 or 2024 are eligible for BITS HD 2026 entrance examination.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, students can not get direct admission in Cluster Innovation Centre MSc. The college only accepts CUET PG score. Hence, having a GATE scorecard will not come in handy during admissions.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
If you are seeking admission in NIT Surathkal MTech, then GATE is mandatory. Students applying for non-MTech programmes do not need to appear for GATE. For M.Tech however, GATE followed by the centralised counselling is mandatory.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, students can not get admission in IIT Roorkee MSc with GATE scores. The institute accepts IIT JAM score only. No other tests including GATE are accepted. Students also have to appear for the centralised counselling to get a seat.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
IISc Bangalore GATE cutoff 2026 for the ECE course for the General AI category was 650 in round 1. For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff for the same course was 600. This difference in the score says that the competiton for the General AI category was higher than the OBC AI quota.
To know the
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