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GATE aspirants can read analysis for all the GATE papers and exam review of different subjects on this page. This exam analysis will help new candidates to know the difficulty level of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam as it is a deciding factor for the cutoff of the particular subject.
With GATE 2021 paper analysis, candidates will also get to know about the details regarding the syllabus weightage, types of questions, and difficulty level of each paper along with the section-wise division of topics.
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay conducted the GATE 2021 exam on February 6-7 and 13-14 for 27 subjects/papers. The GATE 2021 paper analysis has been updated in the article below. GATE 2021 is being conducted online (computer-based test). Read the below article to know GATE Paper Analysis.
Latest Update:
- GATE 2021 EE Exam Analysis- Available
- GATE 2021 Civil Question Paper - Available
- GATE 2021 Instrumentation Question Paper - Available
- GATE 2021 Civil Engineering (CE) Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 6
- GATE 2021 Electrical Engineering (EE) Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 7
- GATE 2021 ECE Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 7
- GATE 2021 CSE Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 13
- GATE 2021 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 14
- GATE 2021 Paper Analysis – Why it is important?
- GATE 2021 CSE Paper Analysis
- GATE 2021 ECE Exam Analysis
- GATE 2021 EE (Electrical) Paper Analysis
- GATE 2021 Civil Paper Analysis
- GATE 2021 Instrumentation Paper Analysis
- GATE 2021 Cutoff
- FAQs regarding GATE 2021 Paper Analysis
GATE 2021 Civil Engineering (CE) Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 6
GATE 2021 Electrical Engineering (EE) Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 7
Check the student reaction video below:
GATE 2021 ECE Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 7
Students can check the GATE 2021 ECE Students' Reactions in the video below:
GATE 2021 CSE Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 13
Students can check the GATE 2021 CSE Students' Reactions in the video below:
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GATE 2021 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Students' Reaction and Exam Review - February 14
Students can check the GATE 2021 Mechanical Students' Reactions in the video below:
GATE 2021 Paper Analysis – Why it is important?
With the help of GATE 2021 Paper Analysis, the applicants will get the following benefits:
- The GATE exam analysis will help candidates know about the marks/scores required for the admissions into a particular college/institute/university
- By using the GATE 2021 exam analysis, candidates will also be able to know the pattern of the exam, the division of syllabus, and weightage
- This above knowledge will help the candidates preparing for the GATE 2022
- The GATE paper analysis 2021 will also help the students to understand the difficulty level of the GATE 2021 exam
GATE 2021 CSE Paper Analysis
Check GATE 2021 subject-wise analysis in the table below.
| Subjects |
1 Mark Questions |
2 Marks Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Algorithm |
4 |
4 |
| Date Structures |
2 |
3 |
| Computer Organization |
2 |
2 |
| Digital Logic |
1 |
2 |
| Computer Network |
2 |
3 |
| Theory of Computation |
2 |
3 |
| Database |
2 |
3 |
| Compiler Design |
2 |
3 |
| Operating Systems |
3 |
1 |
| Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
| Engineering Mathematics |
2 |
2 |
| General Aptitude |
5 |
5 |
| Total |
30 |
35 |
GATE 2021 ECE Exam Analysis
The exam analysis of ECE can be seen in the table below.
| Topic |
1 Mark questions |
2 Marks questions |
|---|---|---|
| Network Theory |
2 |
5 |
| Digital Circuit |
3 |
3 |
| Control System |
1 |
2 |
| Electronic Devices |
2 |
2 |
| Analog Circuit |
3 |
2 |
| Signal & System |
4 |
3 |
| Communication |
3 |
5 |
| EMTL |
2 |
4 |
| Engineering Maths |
5 |
4 |
| General Aptitude |
5 |
5 |
GATE 2021 EE (Electrical) Paper Analysis
Candidates can check topic-wise GATE EE 2021 paper analysis in the table below.
| Subjects |
1 Mark Questions |
2 Marks Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Signal System |
2 |
1 |
| EMFT |
2 |
2 |
| Electrical Machine |
2 |
3 |
| Analog Electronics |
2 |
2 |
| Digital Electronics |
1 |
1 |
| Power System |
4 |
4 |
| Control System |
2 |
3 |
| Electrical Circuit |
3 |
4 |
| Power Electronics |
1 |
4 |
| Electrical Measurement |
2 |
0 |
| Engineering Maths |
4 |
4 |
| General Aptitude |
5 |
5 |
| Total |
30 |
35 |
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GATE 2021 Civil Paper Analysis
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GATE 2021 Instrumentation Paper Analysis
| Topics | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Engineering Mathematics | 11% |
| Digital Circuits | 8% |
| Control System | 6% |
| Signal and System | 8% |
| Network Theory | 4% |
| Analog Electronics | 8% |
| Communications | 3% |
| Measurements | 12% |
| Transducers | 8% |
| Process Control | 1% |
| Optical Instrumentation | 5% |
| Electro-Magnetic Theory | 5% |
| Electrical Machines | 6% |
| General Aptitude | 15% |
GATE 2021 Cutoff
GATE cutoffs are known as minimum marks that a candidate needs to score for taking admission to MTech, MSc, and PhD courses offered by the GATE participating institutes. After the announcement of GATE 2021 result is announced, the exam conducting authority will release the qualifying cutoffs for all the GATE papers. However, the GATE participating institutes will have their own admission cutoff.
Factors determining GATE cutoffs
- Number of candidates appeared in the paper
- The difficulty level of GATE question paper
- Total number of available seats
- Category under which the candidate is seeking admission
FAQs regarding GATE 2021 Paper Analysis
Q. Is there any change in the exam pattern of GATE 2021?
A. There is no change in the GATE 2021 exam pattern. To know more about the GATE exam pattern 2021 click here.
Q. Where can I find the official exam pattern of GATE?
A. The official GATE exam pattern 2021 has been released by the IIT Bombay on the official website to help students prepare for the exam.
Q. How many total number of questions are asked in the GATE exam?
A. Every GATE paper has a total of 65 questions.
Q. For rough work related to questions, will I be provided a paper?
A. Exam authority will provide a scribble pad to every candidate for rough work. The candidate has to return the scribble pad after the examination.
Q. Are students allowed to use a physical calculator during the examination?
A. During the online GATE 2021 examination, all candidates will be provided with an online virtual scientific calculator to be used to answer the questions.
Q. Is GATE scorecard available for download?
A. Yes. Candidates can download the scorecard from the official website soon after its release. The GATE admit card last date to download will be till a specified date.
Q. Till when we can download the GATE Scorecard?
A. GATE 2021 Scorecard last date is yet to be announced. Candidate can check the same here after the announcement.
Q. When will the GATE 2021 counselling start?
A. The exam authority does not have any common counselling process for GATE 2021. Candidates will need to apply separately for admissions in different institutions through COAP. It is expected that the counselling will begin in the month of April
Q. Is the analysis of GATE exams useful for preparing for next year?
A. Yes. With the help of exam analysis, candidates will know the question division and pattern.
Q. Which exam authority will conduct the counselling for GATE 2021?
A. There is no common counselling procedure for the GATE. Candidates will need to apply separately for admissions in different institutions through COAP (for IITs) and CCMT (for NITs, IIITs and CFTIs).
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
No, M.Tech admission at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering is based on the marks obtained by the candidates in a university-level entrance test. Seats are allocated through the counselling conducted by VTU (the affiliating university). However, GATE-qualified candidates are given first preferenc
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Contributor-Level 10
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Candidates with following engineering background are eligible for GATE Robotics and Automation Engineering paper:
GATE Computer Science and Engineering
GATE Data Science
GATE Electrical Engineering
GATE Mechanical Engineering
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The GATE "Robotics and Automation" (RA) question paper will have a total of 100 marks.
General Aptitude: 15 marks
Subject Questions: 85 marks
The marking scheme and time duration remain the same. GATE "RA" paper structure can be checked below:
Part "A" is common, which carries 60 marks. It is compulsor
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, CSE students can also apply for GATE Robotics and Automation paper. They can either take it as a primary or secondary paper.
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The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registra
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Contributor-Level 8
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As per the GATE 2027 official notification, it is recommended to create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process.
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Contributor-Level 7
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JNU M.Tech cutoff 2026 ranged from 327 to 459 for the OBC AI category. As per this range, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology was the most sought-after course for admission, with the cutoff being 459. The higher the score, the higher the competition and vice versa.
Students aiming for admissi
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
JNU GATE cutoff 2026 was released up to round 3 for admission to the M.Tech course and its various specialisations.
For the General AI category, the round 3 cutoff was 382 for the M.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering course. Admission to the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Technology c
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Contributor-Level 10
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GATE is one of the accepting exams for admission in M.Tech at MIT School of Engineering and Sciences. It is mandatory for admission in M.Tech Fire Engineering. However, aspirants can also apply with PERA CET scores for admission in other M.Tech specialisations.
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No, Indian students don't need JEE, NEET, or GATE exam score to get a seat at University of Applied Sciences Zwickau. However, instead of this, the university evaluates Indian students' high school or previous university records to determine if they meet the German higher education entrance qualific
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Is GATE compulsory for M.Tech admission at Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering?