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.
- 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 |
Available Soon |
|
| CSE |
Available Soon |
Available Soon |
| IN |
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 |
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| ECE |
||
| EE |
||
| Mechanical |
Forenoon Session – Click Here Afternoon Session – Click Here |
Forenoon Session – Click Here Afternoon Session – Click Here |
| Chemistry |
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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