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Updated on Feb 6, 2021 12:30 IST
GATE 2021 Civil, IN, CSE, EE, Answer Key will be released soon by the various coaching institutes. Candidates can download GATE answer key 2021 PDF and calculate their scores by using it.

GATE 2021 Answer Key for Civil, CSE, IN, EE, has been released by the coaching institutes. Read to know dates, steps, the process to challenge and more.

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GATE 2021 answer key for Civil, CSE, EE, has been released by various coaching institutes such as GATE Academy and Made Easy, after the conclusion of the examination. The correct answers to GATE 2021, as per the institute experts can be checked by the candidates through the answer key. The official GATE answer key 2021 will be released by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay along with the question paper and individual response sheet. Candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores by using the GATE answer key.

Table of contents
  • GATE 2021 Answer Key Dates
  • GATE 2021 Answer Key: Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Chemistry
  • GATE 2021 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes: Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Chemistry
  • How to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2021 Answer Key?
  • Previous Years’ GATE Answer Key for Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical and Chemistry
  • GATE Answer Key 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

GATE 2021 Answer Key Dates

Candidates can check the detailed schedule of GATE 2021: Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Chemistry from the table given below. By following the schedule, the candidates can ensure that they do not miss out any events.

Events

Dates

GATE 2021 – Civil

February 6, 2021

Morning Session – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Afternoon Session – 3 PM to 6 PM

GATE 2021- EE

February 7, 2021

Morning Session – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

GATE 2021 - ECE

February 7, 2021

Afternoon Session – 3 PM to 6 PM

GATE 2021 - CSE

February 13, 2021

Morning Session – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Afternoon Session – 3 PM to 6 PM

GATE 2021 - Chemistry

February 13, 2021

Morning Session – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

GATE 2021 – Mechanical

February 14, 2021

Morning Session – 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Afternoon Session – 3 PM to 6 PM

Release of answer key

To be notified

GATE 2021 Result

March 22, 2021

GATE 2021 Answer Key: Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Chemistry

IIT Bombay will release the official answer key of GATE 2021 for Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical and Chemistry at the official website. Candidates will be able to access the answer key from the table given below as soon as it is released.

GATE 2021 Papers

Questions Papers

Answer Key

Civil

Available Soon

Available Soon

CSE

Available Soon

Available Soon

ECE

Available Soon

Available Soon

EE

Available Soon

Available Soon

Mechanical

Available Soon

Available Soon

Chemistry

Available Soon

Available Soon

GATE 2021 Answer Key by Coaching Institutes: Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical, Chemistry

Candidates can check the GATE 2021 answer key released by various coaching institutes from the table given below.

GATE 2021 Papers

Made Easy

GATE Academy

Civil

Download here (Forenoon)

Download here (Afternoon)

Available Soon

CSE

Available Soon

Available Soon

IN

Download here

Available Soon

ECE

Available Soon

Available Soon

EE

Available Soon

Available Soon

Mechanical

Available Soon

Available Soon

Chemistry

Available Soon

Available Soon

How to Calculate Scores Using GATE 2021 Answer Key?

Candidates can follow the given steps to calculate their secured scores using the answer key of GATE 2021. By calculating their scores, the candidates will be able to assess their performance in the entrance examination before the official GATE 2021 result is declared.

  • Candidates will first have to download the official GATE 2021 answer key along with the response sheet.
  • The answers will have to be compared to the response of the candidates.
  • The official marking scheme as per GATE 2021 exam pattern has to be followed by the candidates.
  • The total score calculated will be the probable score secured by the candidates.

It should be noted that the calculated score will be indicative in nature and may vary from the real score obtained by the candidates.

Previous Years’ GATE Answer Key for Civil, CSE, ECE, EE, Mechanical and Chemistry

GATE Papers

2020

2019

Civil

Forenoon Session – Click Here

Afternoon Session – Click Here

Forenoon Session – Click Here

Afternoon Session – Click Here

CSE

Click Here

Click Here

ECE

Click Here

Click Here

EE

Click Here

Click Here

Mechanical

Forenoon Session – Click Here

Afternoon Session – Click Here

Forenoon Session – Click Here

Afternoon Session – Click Here

Chemistry

Click Here

Click Here

GATE Answer Key 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. When will the official GATE 2021 answer key be released?

A. The release date for GATE 2021 answer key has not yet been released by the official authorities.

Q. Can I challenge the GATE 2021 answer key?

A. Yes. Candidates will be able to challenge the answer key of GATE 2021 for a short period of time.

Q. Will coaching institutes also release GATE 2021 answer key?

A. Yes. GATE 2021 answer key has compiled and released by coaching institutes.

Q. Can I calculate my scores using GATE 2021 answer key?

A. Yes. Candidates can use their response sheet and GATE 2021 answer key to calculate their probable scores.

Q. When will GATE 2021 result be released?

A. GATE 2021 result will be declared on March 22 at the official website.

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