GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Before, During and After Exam Preventive Measures
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
Read below to know the pre, during and post-exam guidelines related to conducting GATE 2021 exam.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has released a video related to exam day guidelines for GATE 2021 exam on its YouTube channel. The exam conducting authority wants every GATE 2021 aspirant to follow these pre, during and post preventive measures on the exam day.
It is important that the guidelines are mandatory for every candidate to follow failing which may lead to disqualification from the GATE 2021 exam. All the candidates can go through the video below or can check the points to know the GATE 2021 exam day guidelines.
Explore colleges based on GATE
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
- GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Pre Exam measures
- GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Preventive Measures during the Exam
- GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Post Exam Measures
GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Pre Exam measures
Candidates can go through the pre-exam guidelines/preventive measures for GATE 2021 below:
- To avoid crowding at the GATE 2021 exam centres, candidates should reach at least an hour before the exam begins.
- While at the entry to the exam centre, candidates must maintain social distance from each other. They have to follow the rope queues and floor marks while standing in the queue outside the GATE exam centre.
- At the entrance to the exam centre, the temperature of all the candidates will be checked using a Thermo gun. Candidates having a temperature above 99.4 degrees Fahrenheit have to sit in the isolation room.
- After entering the exam venue, invigilators will check the GATE 2021 admit card and photo ID of all candidates by maintaining a safe distance. Barcode guns will be used to check the admit card and assign lab numbers to candidates.
- Candidates are allowed to carry masks, hand gloves, personal hand sanitiser bottle, a simple pen/pencil, transparent water bottle and exam related documents (admit card, Id proof) in the GATE exam centre. After reaching to the assigned hall, candidates have to complete biometric registration.
GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Preventive Measures during the Exam
During the exam, candidates are required to follow the below guidelines:
- A staff member will approach candidates for signing in a list comprising candidates name and roll numbers. He/She will match the candidate’s ID to cross-verify his/her details in the registration form.
- Candidates are not allowed to use any unfair means or exchange anything with other candidates. If anyone found doing any such thing, he/she will be disqualified from the exam.
GATE 2021 Exam Day Guidelines: Post Exam Measures
As soon as the exam concludes, candidates need to follow the below guidelines/measure:
- After the GATE 2021 exam is over, candidates can move out in an orderly manner as instructed by the invigilator. It is likely that only one candidate will be allowed to exit from the exam hall.
- All candidates must drop the GATE 2021 admit card in the box kept at the exit. Volunteers will be present along the exit paths to ensure the social distancing is maintained.
All the aspirants must follow the exam guidelines and preventive measures recommended by the authority. These guidelines are to conduct GATE 2021 smoothly. These measures have been taken for candidates to avoid getting infected from COVID-19.
Explore more Engineering exams with upcoming dates
15 Feb '26 - 19 Feb '26
7 Mar '26
20 Jan '26 - 31 Mar '26
15 Feb '26
7 Jun '26 - 23 Jun '26
Explore Other Exams
1 Dec '25 - 2 Dec '25 | JEE Main 2026 Correction Windo... |
Jan '26 | JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Sessi... |
Feb '26 | TS EAMCET 2026 notification |
Mar '26 | TS EAMCET 2026 application for... |
Feb '26 | KCET Notification 2026 |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 registration... |
Apr '26 | JEE Advanced 2026 practice tes... |
Oct '25 | DTU LEET 2025 Display of Merit... |
Oct '25 | DTU LEET 2025 Exam Date |
Jan '26 | OJEE 2026 registrations |
Mar '26 | OJEE 2026: Last date of fee pa... |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
D
Contributor-Level 6
Answered 2 months ago
The GATE cutoff changes every year depending on seat intake, number of applicants appeared in exam, toughness of question paper, and previous cutoff trends. Candidates who meet cutoff score can participate for counselling.
I
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
U
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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.
P
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
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
B
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
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.
S
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
T
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates who are appearing for the GATE exam must carry a valid ID proof along with a passport-size photograph, transperant water bottle, and pen (blue or black) along with GATE 2026 hall ticket. We advise to carry atleast two to three copies of admit card to the centre.
A
Contributor-Level 7
How many times GATE exam is conducted in a year?