GATE CSE Answer Key 2021 (Released): Download PDF
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 27 Mar '26 - 31 May '26
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 6 days ago
Yes, ITT Guwahati released GATE 2026 qualifying cutoff marks for all subjects on March 28. Candidates can check passing mark of respective papers now.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Aspirants with GATE scores can get admission in M.Tech programme at IIIT Pune. The seats are allotted via CCMT Counselling. In 2025, the closing GATE cutoff was 354 for Electronics & Communication Engineering and 536 for CSE. The cutoffs are quite competitive considering the limited seats available
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
Aspirants without scores can get admission in M.Tech programme at IIIT Pune. Such candidates need to appear for written test conducted by the institute. Selected aspirants also need to pass the personal interview round for final selection.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
JNU CCMT cutoff 2025 was based on the results for the GATE exam, followed by the CCMT counselling process. For the M.Tech Computer Science and Technology course, the overall cutoff ranged from 529 to 338 for the OBC AI category.
Candidates can refer to the table below to know the cutoff range for di
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The JNU M.Tech cutoff 2025 for the OBC AI category varied from 338 to 529 for the M.Tech CSE and M.Tech ECE courses. In the last round, MTech CSE came out as the more competitive course, with the cutoff being 443.
Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 and last round JNU CCMT cuto
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
IIT Guwahati has updated the status of GATE result on the homepage of the official website (under the notification tab). Candidates can login to their page and access the result link.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
IIT Guwahati has declared GATE 2026 result. Candidates can access their result at official website.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates can find the direct link to access GATE result 2026 at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The new tab will be created at candidate's login dashboard. The link will reflect once you are logged in.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
The GATE 2026 final answer key will be released soon. The official announcement will be done by the authorities on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates must note that final answer key cannot be challenged.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
IIT Guwahati released GATE 2026 final answer key. Candidates can login at GOAPS and access master question paper and answer key.
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