GATE 2021 CSE Question Paper PDF (Available): Check Shift 1&2 Paper
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Exam On - 7 Feb '26
GATE 2021 CSE question paper is available now. The PDF link will be updated on this page. Download CSE previous year paper from below.
GATE 2021 CSE question paper is available now. Officially, it will be published by IIT Bombay after a few days of the examination. Candidates will be able to download it by visiting its official website. However, we will also update GATE CSE question paper PDF on this page as soon as it will be available. Some coaching institutes will also release memory based question paper after the exam on the same day. GATE CSE previous year question papers can also be obtained from this page. For more information, look over the details below.
Latest Update:
- GATE 2021 CSE Shift-1&2 Questions are available below
- GATE 2021 CSE Paper Analysis - Available (Shift - 1&2)
- GATE 2021 CSE Question Paper – Steps to download
- GATE 2021 CSE Question Paper (Memory-Based)
- GATE CSE 2021 Question Paper by Coaching Institutes
- GATE 2021 CSE Expected Cutoff
- Importance of GATE CSE 2021 Question Paper
- About GATE Computer Science Engineering (CSE) Question Paper
- GATE 2020 (Previous Year) CSE Question Paper
GATE 2021 CSE Question Paper – Steps to download
Candidates willing to download GATE 2021 question paper can follow the procedure given below:
- Visit the official website
- Check the link to download GATE CSE 2021 question paper
- Click on it and PDF will open in a new tab
- After that, click on the download icon to save the file
- Open the question paper PDF after it downloads successfully
GATE 2021 CSE Question Paper (Memory-Based)
Check the GATE 2021 CSE questions (memory-based) below:
Shift 2: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Shift 1: 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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GATE CSE 2021 Question Paper by Coaching Institutes
Download the memory-based GATE question papers PDF released by coaching institutes from below.
| Particulars | Download link |
|---|---|
| The GATE Academy | Download (updated) |
| Made Easy | Forenoon - Download Afternoon - Download |
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 |
Importance of GATE CSE 2021 Question Paper
The question paper can be used for a number of benefits. GATE CSE question paper 2021 will be beneficial for the candidates who will appear in the next sessions of GATE in the following ways:
- Helps in understanding the types of questions, marking scheme, difficulty level, etc.
- Helps in time management
- Boost confidence
- Provides idea of key topics, which need more focused study
- Gives an understanding about the topics, which need more work
About GATE Computer Science Engineering (CSE) Question Paper
The question paper will carry total 65 questions wherein 10 questions will be of General Aptitude and remaining 55 questions will be from concerned subject. The exam will be conducted for maximum 100 marks and 3 hours will be the time span to solve the total questions. GATE CE question paper 2021 shall incorporate Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.
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GATE 2020 (Previous Year) CSE Question Paper
IIT Delhi had published GATE CS question paper PDF for 2020 session on their website. Candidates who want to download the PDF through the link given in the table below.
| Particulars |
Question Paper |
Answer Key |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 5 days ago
NHCE Bangalore accepts GATE score for admission to M.Tech programme. However, it is not compulsory. Aspirants can also get into M.Tech course based on their Karnataka PGCET scores. Selected candidates have to confirm their seat by paying the course fees.
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Chandigarh University does not announce branch-wise GATE Exam 2026 cut-offs for M.E. admissions. Since GATE is not mandatory for admission, there are no fixed cut-offs for different specialisations. However, for GATE fellowship allocation, competition may vary by branch depending on the number of ap
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Contributor-Level 10
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No, the GATE 2026 has already been concluded for IIT Dhanbad M.Tech admissions. The GATE 2026 registrations are closed in the month of October. Candidates who have appeared for GATE will need to wait for all merit-lists to be revealed.
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The PhD admissions to the Institute Assistantship courses at IIT Guwahati require candidates to appear for the GATE or CEED.
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Here's the GATE 2026 Syllabus for Civil Engineering
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Bachelor's degree holder from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above can get direct admission in M.Tech programme of IIT Dhanbad without GATE. The respective department reviews such applications and seats for such aspirants are supernumerary.
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Guide-Level 15
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Yes, you can get M.Tech admission without a GATE in Bangalore colleges through institute specific entrance exams. The seats are sponsored in IITs and NITS. Private and state universities also offer direct admissions via their own tests or merit.
Source: External site and may vary.
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Yes, Chandigarh University conducts an interview process for students who wish to avail the GATE Exam 2026 fellowship. Clearing the interview is a compulsory step, even for candidates with strong GATE scores. The interview is designed to assess the student's subject knowledge, communication skill,
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