GATE 2021 Paper Analysis (Released): Check February 6, 7 & 13 Exam Analysis
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Exam On - 14 Feb '26
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
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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 Yesterday
The GATE 2026 question paper difficulty level of all subjects will be available after the completion of exam. In addition, students will also get an idea about chapter-wise weightage and important topics asked in major papers like GATE CSE, ME, EC, EE, DA, XE, etc.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
No, GATE questions are not exactly repeated. However, the concept, core, and question format may remain the same. Therefore, candidates must focus on concept-building and practice GATE PYQs as many times as possible. In addition, solve mock test paper to improve accuracy and time management.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, GATE has negative marking for Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) only. In GATE question paper, MCQs will be of one and two marks. Hence, the marking scheme for such questions can be checked below -
- For one mark MCQ - 1/3rd mark will be deducted
- For two mark MCQ - 2/3rd mark will be deducted
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week 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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Guide-Level 15
Answered a week ago
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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Guide-Level 11
Answered 2 weeks ago
Candidates need to graduate from BTech at IIT Dhanbad with a minimum GPA of 8.0 or above to qualify for M.Tech admissions without GATE. Only the candidates who clear BTech from IIT Dhanbad are allowed admissions without GATE into M.Tech at II Dhanbad with the aforementioned score.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The PhD admissions to the Institute Assistantship courses at IIT Guwahati require candidates to appear for the GATE or CEED.
However, PhD admissions to the other categories of PhD courses at IIT Guwahati are not decided on the basis of the aforementioned entrance exams scores.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
No, GATE is not a mandatory entrance exam for Plaksha University MS in AI admissions. Candidates also have the option to appear for other entrance exams to qualify for MS in AI admissions such as GRE, CAT and GMAT.
However, candidates who have cleared their UG level course from top institutes such as
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The GATE paper will be divided into sections like engineering mathematics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources engineering, environmental engineering, etc.
Here's the GATE 2026 Syllabus for Civil Engineering
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Contributor-Level 9
What is the difficulty level of GATE 2026 question paper?