GATE 2021 Exam: Result (OUT), Answer Key, Cutoff, Dates, Syllabus, Pattern
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The GATE 2021 result has been released by the IIT Bombay on March 19, 2021. Read the article below to know other important details related to GATE 2021.
GATE 2021 result has been released by the IIT Bombay today i.e. March 19. Candidates who appeared in the exam can click on the link below or visit the official site i.e. gate.iitb.ac.in to check their result. Students will need to log in with their enrollment ID and scorecard to download the GATE 2021 result.
Click here to check the GATE 2021 result
IIT Bombay conducted the first session of GATE 2021 on February 6. GATE 2021 was held on February 6-7 and February 13-14. According to the candidates who attempted the entrance examination of Civil Engineering, the examination was moderate to tough in terms of difficulty level. The official GATE 2021 answer key (Final) was released on March 17.
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GATE is conducted every year by either of the IITs (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Roorkee) or Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) for admission to postgraduate engineering and science courses. GATE, the online national level examination, is a gateway to get admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master in Technology (MTech), and direct PhD admissions to IITs, NITs, and IIITs. Candidates can read the article below to know details like exam dates, syllabus, pattern for GATE 2021.
- GATE 2021: What's New
- GATE 2021 Important Dates
- GATE 2021 Subject-wise Schedule
- GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
- Professional Societies/ Institutions
- GATE 2021 Application Form
- GATE 2021 Exam Pattern
- GATE 2021 Syllabus
- GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines
- GATE 2021 Answer Key
- GATE 2021 Result
- FAQs regarding GATE 2021
GATE 2021: What's New
- (IIT) Bombay announced the GATE 2021 dates. The exam was conducted on February 6-7 and February 13-14.
- IIT Bombay has also introduced two new subjects – Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) and Humanities and Social Science (XS). The total number of subjects in GATE 2021 has increased to 27.
- IIT Bombay has also relaxed the eligibility criteria for students. According to the institute's statement, GATE-2021 Eligibility criteria have been relaxed from the minimum 10 2 4 (ongoing) to minimum 10 2 3 (ongoing). It will enable even those in the third year of their undergraduate studies to appear for the examination.
- In another newly introduced change, students applying for GATE 2021 can also opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations.
GATE 2021 Important Dates
Candidates aspiring for GATE 2021 can check the complete schedule below:
| GATE 2021 Events | GATE 2021 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Admit card download | 8-Jan-2021 | Download the admit card from GATE official website. It is an essential document and will be required until the admission process |
| Miscellaneous Activities | 5-Feb-2021 12-Feb-2021 |
Optional visit by Candidates to check the exam centre |
| Exam day | 6-Feb-2021 to 7-Feb-2021 and 13-Feb-2021 to 14-Feb-2021 |
The exam will be conducted in the morning and afternoon slots. See the detailed exam schedule. |
| Result announcement | 19-Mar-2021 | Download GATE scorecard from its official website |
| Past Events for GATE 2021 Application Form | ||
| Official website live | 16-Jul-2020 | IIT Bombay to conduct GATE 2021 Exam |
| Application form availability | 11-Sep-2020 |
Registration to be done online only. No change in the Registration fee. Rs 500 additional fees to be paid by candidates who missed the deadline. |
| Last date to fill the application form | 7-Oct-2020 | Candidates must complete their registrations before the last date as, without it, they will not be allowed to appear in the exam |
| Last date to register with late fee | 12-Oct-2020 | Candidates could register for the GATE 2021 by paying Rs 500 in addition to the application fee. |
| Application form correction window | 28-Oct-2020 to 13-Nov-2020 17-Nov-2020 to 23-Nov-2020 |
Candidates can correct their details and change their image/signature. An additional fee will be applicable. |
GATE 2021 Subject-wise Schedule
Candidates can check the subject-wise GATE exam dates in the table below:
| Week & Day |
Date (Day) |
Time |
Activities/Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 & Day 1 |
5-Feb-2021 (Friday) |
12:00 pm – 05:00 pm |
Miscellaneous Activities |
| Week 1 & Day 2 |
6-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
CE-1, IN, CY |
| 6-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
03:00 pm – 06:00 pm (Afternoon Session) |
CE-2, PH, AR, BM, AE, MN |
|
| Week 1 & Day 3 |
7-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
EE, GG, AG, EY |
| 7-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
03:00 pm – 06:00 pm (Afternoon Session) |
EC, PE, ES, ST, PI |
|
| Week 2 & Day 4 |
12-Feb-2021 (Friday) |
12:00 pm – 05:00 pm |
Miscellaneous Activities |
| Week 2 & Day 5 |
13-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
CS-1, MA, BT, CH, TF |
| 13-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
03:00 pm – 06:00 pm (Afternoon Session) |
CS-2, XE, XL |
|
| Week 2 & Day 6 |
14-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
9:30 am – 12:30 pm (Forenoon Session) |
ME-1, XH |
| 14-Feb-2021 (Saturday) |
03:00 pm – 06:00 pm (Afternoon Session) |
ME-2, MT |
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants can check the eligibility criteria for GATE 2021 below:
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| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of eligible candidates |
|---|---|---|
| BE/ BTech/ BPharm | Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10 2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering /Technology) | Currently in the third year or higher grade or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2022 |
| BArch | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the third year or higher grade or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2022 |
| BSc (Research)/BS | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10 2) | Currently in the third year or higher grade or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2022 |
| Pharm D (after 10 2) | 6-year degree programme, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards | Currently in the third/fourth/fifth/sixth year or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2024 |
| MBBS | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. and those who are in the fifth/sixth/seventh semester or higher semester of such programme. | Currently in the fifth/sixth/seventh semester or higher semester or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2022. |
| MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed. Year of qualification not later than 2022. |
| Int ME/ MTech (Post-BSc) | Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programmes in Engineering/Technology (4-year programme) | Currently in the first/second/third/fourth year or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2023. |
| Int ME/ MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10 2) | Integrated Master’s degree programme or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the third/fourth/fifth year or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2020. |
| BSc/BA/ BCom | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year programme) | Currently in the third year or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2021. |
| Int MSc/ Int BS-MS | Integrated MSc or 5-year integrated BS-MS programme | Currently in the third year or higher or already completed. Year of qualification not later than 2022. |
| Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses. |
NOTE:
- Candidates must upload the required eligibility document while filling GATE application form.
- If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the table above, the candidate will be allowed to appear in GATE 2021 examination.
Professional Societies/ Institutions
There are a total of seven professional societies/ institutions, which conduct exams in various fields of engineering. Candidates qualifying exams conducted by such societies are eligible for MTech admission through GATE:
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria for other than Indian candidates
In GATE 2021, not only Indian students but candidates from other countries will also participate. Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India will need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or;
- Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subjects
GATE 2021 Application Form
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay made available the GATE 2021 application form on September 11, 2020. The last date to fill the application form without late fee was October 7, 2020 (extended) and with late fee of Rs 500 was October 12, 2020. The candidates were also provided with the facility to correct mistakes in the GATE 2021 application form from October 28 to November 13.
Candidates could access the application form of GATE 2021 in online mode from the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal. The application form was not available in any other mode. It was essential for the candidates to fill the application form otherwise they will not be allowed to attempt the entrance examination.
Candidates must check GATE eligibility 2021 before filling the GATE 2021 application form. In case students failed to fulfill any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature may get cancelled. Candidates who have completed or are in the final year of graduation in the relevant subject from a recognized university can apply for GATE 2021.
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern
GATE 2021 exam pattern will help candidates to know the number of questions, types of questions, and marking scheme for all the 27 papers. It is important for all GATE aspirants to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern, syllabus and the marking scheme. The exam pattern of GATE 2021 will also help students to manage their time during the exam effectively.
Mode: IIT Bombay is conducting the exam in online (Computer-based) mode.
Papers: The exam is being conducted for 27 subjects (also referred to as “papers”).
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration |
3 Hours |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) |
27 |
| Sections |
General Aptitude (GA) Candidate’s Selected Subject |
| Type of Questions |
|
| Questions test these abilities |
|
| Number of Questions |
10 (GA) 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL |
General Aptitude: 15 Marks Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks |
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL |
General Aptitude: 15 Marks Subject Questions: 85 Marks = Total: 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme |
All of the questions will be of 1 mark or 2 marks |
Detailed Marking Scheme:
Candidates can check the detailed marking scheme for GATE 2021 below:
| Paper Code |
General Aptitude (GA) Marks |
Subject Marks |
Total Marks |
Total Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AR, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PE, PH, PI, TF, ST and BM |
15 |
85 |
100 |
180 |
| GG [Part A Part B (Section 1 Geology OR Section 2 Geophysics)] |
15 |
25 60 |
100 |
180 |
| XE (Section A Any TWO Sections) |
15 |
15 (2 x 35) |
100 |
180 |
| XH (Section B1 Any ONE Section) |
15 |
25 (1 x 60) |
100 |
180 |
| XL (Section P Any TWO Sections) |
15 |
25 (2 x 30) |
100 |
180 |
Note: There will be NO negative marking for a wrong answer in NAT questions.
Click here to check GATE 2021 Exam Pattern and division of marks
GATE 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus for the GATE 2021 will be released by the exam conducting authority. Till then candidates can check and download the syllabus of last year from below:
| Code: Paper |
Code: Paper |
|---|---|
| - |
GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines
GATE 2021 exam day guidelines have been released by the IIT Bombay to ensure the safety of candidates and staffs at the exam venue. Candidates must follow the exam day guidelines to ensure smooth functioning at the exam centre. No specific dress code has been specified by IIT Bombay for GATE 2021. However, candidates are advised to wear simple and basic clothes on the exam day. The guidelines have been categorised into pre-exam, during the exam and post-exam measures. Check GATE Exam Day Guidelines.
What items can student carry inside GATE Exam Centres?
| Permitted Items |
Non-permitted Items |
|---|---|
| GATE 2021 Admit Card |
Blank Papers |
| Personal ID |
Clipboards |
| Blue/Black Ball Point Pen |
Log-tables |
| Simple Wrist Watch |
Mobile Phones |
| Mask and Gloves |
Physical Calculators |
| Personal Hand Sanitizer |
Digital Watch |
| Personal Transparent Water Bottle |
Any electronic items |
GATE 2021 Answer Key
IIT Bombay will release the GATE Answer Keys 2021 within a week after the commencement of exam on the official website. Candidates will be able to estimate their marks in the exam with the help of GATE 2021 answer key. Students must refer GATE 2021 marking scheme to calculate their probable score.
With the help of previous year answer keys and question papers, students can get an idea about the difficulty level of the paper, exam pattern, and type of questions. To check answer key for GATE 2020, Click Here.
GATE 2021 Result
GATE 2021 Result will be released on March 22 in online mode on the official website. Candidates appeared in the exam will be able to check their result by logging into the portal. Only the aspirants who qualify the GATE Exam will only be allowed to access score-card which will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration of result.
GATE 2021 Result: Steps to check
- Visit the official website
- Go to the results page and click on GATE Result
- GOAPS portal will appear, fill in the login details
- Click on the submit tab
- GOAPS candidate dashboard for GATE will open
- Click on the results section
- The GATE result will be displayed on the screen
Q. Which IIT will conduct GATE 2021?
A. Indian Institute of Bombay will conduct the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2021.
Q. Is one year enough for GATE preparation?
A. Hard work and complete practice for a year with an aptitude and solving technical papers are more than enough for students to clear the GATE exam.
Q. How much time is sufficient for GATE preparation?
A. 7-8 months of dedicated preparation is sufficient to qualify the GATE 2021 exam
Q. What rank is good in GATE?
A. A rank within 200 is good for candidates’ admission to any IIT/NIT or for recruitment to any of the PSUs.
Q. Which paper a candidate should choose for GATE 2021?
A. All the core branches like Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering and Civil Engineering serve as the best branches to crack gate.
Q. Is GATE really tough?
A. GATE overall is considered to be one of the toughest exams due to its vast curriculum of four years of engineering is tested in three hours.
Q. Is GATE easy than JEE?
A. Aptitude-wise JEE is tougher. Pattern wise-JEE is simple than GATE.
Q. Can an average student crack GATE?
A. With hard work and dedicated studies, an average student can also crack the GATE examination with good marks.
Q. Can GATE be cracked by self-study?
A. Yes, GATE can be cracked with self-study
Q. Do questions repeat in GATE?
A. GATE questions are not repeated but studying the previous year question papers will help candidates find out the pattern of the questions.
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- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
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- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
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No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
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