GATE 2021 Result Soon: Know how rank is calculated?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
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GATE 2021 result: Read below to know the formulas used for calculating the GATE score of candidates.
GATE 2021 result: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay is expected to release the result for the Graduate Aptitude Test (GATE) 2021 any time soon. Though the result is scheduled to be announced on March 22, it is likely the GATE scorecard may release anytime now as the final GATE 2021 answer key is out on March 17.
GATE 2021 result will be uploaded on the GOAPS portal which students can download by entering their enrollment id and password. It is to note here that the GATE 2021 scorecard will be released only for qualified aspirants. The score will be valid for three years from the date of declaration of result.
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For candidates awaiting the GATE 2021 result, here is a look at how the result is calculated and how ranks are awarded to students who appeared in the exam.
GATE 2021: Marking scheme and Rank Calculation
There are 27 subjects/papers in the GATE exam. Few of them are conducted in a single session and a few in multiple sessions. For a paper conducted in multiple sessions, marks are normalised for assessing the GATE result 2021 using the formula below:
GATE score for all the papers is further calculated by normalising the scores of the candidates in multiple session papers, corresponding to the scores obtained by candidates in one session paper. The formula used for this process is:
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The GATE 2021 scorecard will contain important information including candidates’ personal detail, marks scored by the candidates, all India rank, cut-off marks, category rank, and qualifying marks. Over 8.82 lakh candidates who registered for the GATE 2021 are awaiting their results. For GATE 2021, the qualifying marks for general category students in each subject are 25 out of 100.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 17 hours ago
To download GATE admit card, students have to enter their enrollment ID and password along with arithmetic expression at GOAPS portal
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 17 hours ago
No, GATE authorities do not release any notification regarding dress code. However, it is advised to wear simple and comfortable clothing, as it will ease the checking process.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 17 hours ago
No, passport size is not mandatory to carry. Along with GATE hall ticket, students must carry their valid ID proof, pen or pencil and water bottle. Scribe applicants can carry their assistive devices.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 17 hours ago
GATE CSE exam will take place on February 8 in two sessions. CS 1 and 2 shift timings are-
- Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 17 hours ago
Official website for GATE admit card download is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. GOAPS portal link is goaps.iitg.ac.in. Students must provide their enrollment ID and password to download their hall ticket.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
GATE admit card release date is January 2, 2026. However, the release time for GATE 2026 admit card has not yet announced by authorities.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Yes, the TS PGECET and GATE syllabus remains the same for M.Tech admission. However, GATE questions are trickier and conceptual compared to TS PGECET. Students who want to appear both TS PGECET and GATE must prepare accordingly-
- Go through pattern of both exams and syllabus
- Solve mock test and questio
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates can check their offer status using their login ID and password obtained during COAP registration. GATE COAP offers will be displayed on given date and time only, where students have to confirm their choices.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
The COAP counselling is done online only. For registrations, students need to keep the following details ready-
- GATE application details
- Scores secured in GATE exam
- Mobile number and email address
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
Candidates who have qualified GATE exam will be eligible for GATE COAP counselling. The counselling offer admission to IITs. The admission counselling registration is online and is done in multiple rounds depending on seat availability.
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Contributor-Level 7
What details are required to download GATE admit card?