GATE 2025 Answer Key (OUT) Live Updates: Response Sheet, Answer Key Link Available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in

Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password to login and challenge the GATE 2025 answer key. 

Candidates can log in to the GOAPS portal and challenge for the answer key. 

Provisional candidates cannot challenge the GATE 2025 response answer key. However, they can view their responses through candidate login. 

Candidates can challenge the answer key of the GATE 2025 exam through the GOAPS portal. Last date to raise objections is March 1, 2025

IIT Roorkee has released the facility to challenge the GATE 2025 answer key. The last date to challenge the question is March 1, 2025. Candidates can login to the GOAPS portal to raise objection to the answers

Based on the previous year's data and dates, the GATE 2025 answer key was released on the following dates -

Looking at the records, authorities have delayed the release of the GATE response sheet this year. However, the GATE response sheet PDF can be released anytime soon. Stay tuned. 

Yes, you can raise multiple objections if you find any incorrect answer provided by the authorities. However, you must pay the fees based on how many questions you challenge. The GATE answer key challenge fee is INR 500 per question.  

CCMT-Based (Centralized Counseling)

1. Register & Pay Fees: Fill choices in CCMT portal
2. Choice Filling & Locking: Prioritize course programmes based on GATE score.
3. Seat Allotment Rounds: Three rounds of allotment + special rounds if vacancies remain.
4. Document Verification: Submit GATE score, degree certificate, and category certificates.
5. Final Admission & Fee Payment: Confirm admission by paying fees once allotted.

To object against the GATE 2025 answer key, candidates must pay a fee of INR 500 per question. The accepted payment modes include- netbanking, credit card/debit card or UPI.

Candidates can get access to check the response sheet at the IITR GATE's official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The link to download the GATE response sheet will be activated anytime. Stay tuned.

In the GATE 2025 answer key files, MTA stands for "Marks to All" which means for such questions, the marks allotted to the question will be given to all candidates who have appeared on the test paper.

No, GATE does not allow re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets. Scores are final once results are announced. IIT Roorkee will announce the GATE 2025 results on March 19, 2025. 

No, there were no questions outside of the syllabus in the GATE exam conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.

IIT Roorkee can publish the GATE 2025 official answer key pdf anytime soon. Stay tuned for the live updates at Shiksha.com. 

• Qualify GATE 2025 Exam
• Apply for DRDO Recruitment (Scientist ‘B’) via RAC (Recruitment & Assessment Centre)
• Shortlisting Based on GATE Score, followed by a Personal Interview (Final Selection)
• Medical Examination & Document Verification

Some top specialisations under GATE DA are as follows -

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Science & Big Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
• Cloud Computing
• Blockchain & Cryptography

Top IITs - IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Bombay

Here are some career prospects for candidates opting for MTech in Data Science and Analytics through GATE-

• Job Roles: Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Big Data Engineer, AI Researcher
• Industries: Banking, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom
• Top Recruiters: Accenture, EY, Deloitte, Oracle, JPMorgan Chase
• Research Areas: Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data Mining
• Top IITs offering MTech in DA - IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and IIT Kharagpur

Candidate can download their response sheets using the following steps: 

• Open the GATE 2025 official website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in  
• Click on the Candidate Login link  
• Enter your GOAPS enrollment ID or email ID and password  
• GATE 2025 Answer key download link will be displayed after login  
• Download and save the PDF 

Candidates can not challenge the GATE response sheet or printed copies of answers marked by the candidates during the exam. However, candidates can challenge the answer key of GATE 2025 on the prescribed dates.

IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam in Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE official answer key is expected to be released anytime soon. It was supposed to be released on Feb 26 but has been delayed for some reason. Stay tuned for GATE 2025 official answer key live updates at Shiksha.com.

The details printed on the GATE scorecard are -

• Name of the candidate
• Parents/Guardian's name
• Registration number
• Date of Birth
• Examination Paper 
• Sections
• GATE Score
• All India Rank in the paper
• Number of Candidates appeared in the paper
• Marks out of 100
• Qualifying marks
• Scorecard validity date
• Photograph and Signature of the candidate
• General information

The GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score is valid for three years from the year of release for M.Tech admission purposes.

No, there is no partial marking for any question in GATE 2025. As per the GATE marking scheme 2025, there is no negative marking for wrong answers in MSQ and NAT questions. 

Yes, IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore, and IIIT Delhi accept GATE scores for M.Tech admissions. Read here

Here is how PSUs use GATE scores for recruitment -

• Shortlisting - Based on GATE score.
• Group Discussion - For some PSUs.
• Personal Interview - Final selection stage.

Read more

• COAP - This counselling portal is used for IITs, allowing multiple rounds to accept offers.
• CCMT - This counselling portal is used for NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. 

IIT Roorkee can release the GATE answer key and question paper anytime soon. Stay tuned for live updates.

• Quantum Computing & Cryptography
• Biomedical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technology
• Materials Science & Nanotechnology
• Computational Biology & Bioinformatics
• Autonomous Vehicles & Control Systems
• Wireless Communication & 5G/6G Networks
• Smart Grids & Energy Systems
• Cognitive Neuroscience & AI Integration

Some top MTech specialisations through GATE are-

• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
• Data Science & Analytics
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• VLSI Design & Embedded Systems
• Power Systems & Power Electronics

The steps to check the GATE results 2025 is as follows -

• Visit the GOAPS 2025 official website.
• Click to enter the candidate login page.
• Please enter the login credentials, such as the application number, password, and captcha code, in the given space.
• GATE exam 2025 results will appear on the screen in PDF format.
• Candidates should carefully check the details of the GATE result.
• Download it and keep it safe for further use.

COAP conducts counselling for IIT admission through GATE scores. The full form of COAP is Common Offer Acceptance Portal. 

GATE Login refers to the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS), where candidates can register, apply, check results, download admit cards, and access GATE answer keys. It is an essential portal for managing everything related to the GATE exam. Candidates can access the portal using their enrollment ID and password. 

A valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to -

• Master’s programs/doctoral programs in engineering/science/technology/science/commerce/arts/humanities
• Doctoral programs in relevant disciplines in the institutions supported by the MoE and other government agencies.

CCMT (Centralized Counselling for M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan) is an online admission process for GATE-qualified candidates to secure M.Tech/M.Arch/M.Plan seats in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and some other institutes.

IIT Roorkee can release the GATE answer key and question paper anytime soon. Stay tuned for live updates. 

In GATE 2024, a total of 826239 candidates registered for the exam, out of which 653292 candidates appeared for the exam and 129268 aspirants qualified.

Here are some alternate exams that candidates can opt for other than GATE -

• IIIT Hyderabad – IIITH PGEE (Postgraduate Entrance Exam) for M.Tech/MS/PhD admissions- (Last date to apply is March 26)
• VITMEE (VIT University) - for MTech admissions at VIT Vellore and Chennai (last date to apply- March 31)
• SRMJEEE PG – M.Tech admission at SRM University - (last date to apply for phase 1 is March 10)
• BITS HD – M.Tech at BITS Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad - (last date to apply is April 19)

The provisional answer key is open for challenges, while the final answer key is revised based on valid objections and is used for result calculation. The provisional and final answer key will be made available on the GATE's official website - gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Enter your GATE Scores to predict Colleges that you can get Admission in

CCMT-Based (Centralized Counseling)

1. Register & Pay Fees: Fill choices in CCMT portal
2. Choice Filling & Locking: Prioritize course programmes based on GATE score.
3. Seat Allotment Rounds: Three rounds of allotment + special rounds if vacancies remain.
4. Document Verification: Submit GATE score, degree certificate, and category certificates.
5. Final Admission & Fee Payment: Once allotted, confirm admission by paying fees.

Yes, based on individual PSU eligibility and required GATE scores. Read here for more - PSU recruitment through GATE scores.

If your GATE score is below 400, you can apply in the following universities -

• State Universities: Jadavpur University, Anna University, Osmania University
• Deemed Universities: VIT Vellore, Amrita University, SRM University
• Central Universities: Tezpur University, Pondicherry University

ONGC, IOCL, and GAIL offer packages of 15-20 LPA (approx).

The official GATE 2025 question paper and solution key PDF will be available after the conclusion of all GATE shifts. The steps to download the GATE official question paper and answer key are as follows -

• Visit the GATE’s official page - gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on the question paper and answer key link
• Select the subject paper code and download

The provisional answer key is expected to be released anytime soon. Candidates can access the answer key at the GOAPS portal. Stay tuned at GATE 2025 Answer Key Live Updates at Shiksha.com.

To calculate the scores using the GATE 2025 response sheet, it is essential to understand the GATE 2025 marking scheme. The GATE 2025 marking scheme is as follows -

• For multiple-choice questions (MCQs) - 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer, and 1/3rd mark is deducted for incorrect responses. 
• For two-mark MCQs - 2 marks are awarded for each correct response, and 2/3rd marks are deducted for incorrect responses. 
• There is no negative marking for multiple-select questions (MSQs) and numerical-answer type questions (NAT).

Here are some state universities that accept GATE scores for admission -

• Anna University, Tamil Nadu
• Jadavpur University, West Bengal
• Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh
• Andhra University, Andhra Pradesh
• Osmania University, Telangana
• Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Karnataka
• Gujarat Technological University (GTU), Gujarat
• Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra
• West Bengal University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal
• Rajasthan Technical University (RTU), Rajasthan
• Shivaji University, Maharashtra
• Kurukshetra University, Haryana
• Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad
• Mumbai University (MU), Maharashtra

IIT Guwahati is likely to conduct the GATE 2026 exam for admissions to postgraduate courses. The organising institute changes every year for GATE exam. GATE 2025 is being conducted by IIT Roorkee. The authorities will soon release the GATE answer key 2025 at the official website. 

You can use your GATE 2025 score within 3 years for M.Tech. 

The GATE 2025 score is calculated based on a normalisation process to ensure fairness, as the exam is conducted in multiple sessions for some papers. Here's how it works:

• Marks are the raw marks obtained by the candidate in the exam.
• GATE score is normalised to a value derived from raw marks, scaled to a range of 0 to 1000. 

For subjects conducted in a single session, the GATE score is calculated as -

S=Sq​+(St​−Sq​)Mt​−Mq​M−Mq​​

• S: GATE Score.
• Sq: Score assigned to the qualifying mark (typically 300 for general category).
• St: Score assigned to the maximum mark (typically 900).
• M: Marks obtained by the candidate.
• Mq: Qualifying mark for the category (General/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD).
• Mt: Maximum marks obtainable

Candidates won’t be able to raise objections once the deadline has passed. The GATE response sheet will be made available soon. Stay tuned.

Yes, candidates can use your GATE score for admissions, PSU jobs, and scholarships simultaneously.

GATE 2025 cut-offs will be released along with the GATE 2025 results. GATE cutoffs are the minimum marks required to get admission to M. Tech, M. E, M.Plan or other post-graduation courses in India's most reputed institutions such as IITs, NITs, IIITs, and GFTIs. The GATE cutoff can vary for different papers depending on various factors.

No, the challenge fee is non-refundable even if your challenge is correct and the answer key is changed.

"Marks to All" in the GATE answer key states that everyone will get the same marks for that question, regardless of whether they have attempted. This normally happens when the question is incorrect. 

Yes, depending on when the GATE exam was conducted and other different scenarios.

The passing marks in the GATE exam are different for each of the 30 papers. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark to be declared qualified for the exam.

Yes, the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) accepts GATE scores for recruitment. Currently, BARC started the registration process for the OCES/DGFS recruitment program. The last date for submission of the application form was Feb 15. However, GATE-qualified candidates must upload their GATE scores between the scheduled dates- March 17 - March 24, 2025. The shortlisted candidates list will be released in April 2025. 

Selection of the GATE candidates for BARC recruitment will be done based on GATE-2023 and/or GATE-2024 and/or GATE-2025 score in the applicable GATE subject. Highest GATE ccore among GATE-2023, GATE-2024 & GATE-2025 scores will be considered for screening through GATE Score. 

Candidates can download the GATE from the previous year’s question papers from the GATE official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The GATE question paper is available year-wise in PDF format.

The GATE final answer key is released after reviewing the challenges submitted by the candidates. IIT Roorkee will soon release the GATE response sheet for the candidates to check their responses. Stay tuned for the GATE 2025 answer key live updates at Shiksha.com

GATE 2025 counselling sessions will take place after the declaration of GATE results. The counselling procedure comprises the following -

• Online registration  
• Choice filling 
• Locking of choices 
• Automated locking of saved choice 
• Seat allocation announcement (conducted in rounds)
• Seat acceptance and fee payment
•  Document uploading & updating the status of seat: willingness [ Freeze, Float, slide or withdraw] 
• Online document verification by the allotted institute 

The steps to challenge the GATE 2025 official answer key PDF is as follows -

• Visit the official website of GOAPS.
• Login using registered credentials.
• Click on the GATE 2025 answer key.
• Select the paper you appeared for and click on “Raise Objection.”
• Check the question number from the official answer key and enter the question ID
• Provide the required data and information to justify your response
• Pay the fee and submit your objection. 

The fee to challenge the GATE response key is INR 500 per question. 

The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore) on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India. This year, the GATE exam was conducted by IIT Roorkee. 

GATE exam is conducted only once a year to offer admissions to master's and PhD programs at top institutions, such as IITs and NITs. Qualifying for the GATE exam also paves the way for technical jobs in in PSUs. This year, IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions - morning and afternoon. 

The GATE 2025 result date has been announced on the official website. The GATE 2025 result will be published on March 19, 2025. Candidates who qualify for the GATE 2025 will be able to download the GATE 2025 scorecard from March 28, 2025 to March 31, 2025. After that, scorecards will be available for download by paying a fee of INR 500 per test paper from June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. 

In GATE 2024, 123967 candidates appeared for the exam, out of which 21949 candidates qualified. Candidates can check the category-wise GATE cutoff below -

• General- 27.6
• OBC-NCL/EWS - 24.8
• SC/ST/PwD - 18.4

The MTech course programs offered at IIT Kanpur are as follows -

• Aerospace Engineering

• Biological Sciences and Bio-Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Science and Engineering

• Earth Sciences

• Electrical Engineering

• Environmental Engineering and Management

• Management Sciences

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Materials Science Program

• Mechanical Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering and Technology

• Photonics Science and Engineering

• Sustainable Energy Engineering

Candidates can find the GATE 2024 cutoff marks (branch-wise) below -

The official answer key of GATE 2025 will have details of the correct answers to all the questions asked in the exam, and the response sheet will have details of answers marked by the candidates in the exam.

The GATE score is calculated based on the marking scheme:

• MCQs: +1 or +2 marks for correct answers, with negative marking for incorrect answers.
• NATs & MSQs: No negative marking.
  The raw marks are then used to calculate the normalized score (for multi-session papers) and the final GATE score.

The paper/test subject, which is conducted in a multi-session, follows a normalisation process, which is computer science and engineering and civil engineering. 

The steps to retrieve login credentials are as follows -

• Visit the GATE's official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in
• Click on "Apply Online"
• Select "forgot credentials."
• Enter the Enrollment ID/email address, phone number, and captcha expression
• An OTP will be sent to the registered number
• Enter and create a new password.
• Log in using the new credentials. Make sure to save it for future purposes.

No, diploma holders are not eligible to apply directly for the GATE exam. However, they can pursue higher education to be eligible for GATE.

Yes, IIT Hyderabad does accept GATE scores for admission to MTech programmes. Candidates with valid GATE scores can apply through COAP portal once the results are announced. 

The cutoff marks for CS were released for each category, which are as follows- 

Candidates can download the GATE Response Sheet 2025 from the official website/GOAPS portal. They must require login credentials, such as an enrollment ID and password. After successful login, click on the “View Response” tab. The GATE response sheet will appear in a PDF format. After downloading the response sheet, candidates can review and predict probable scores.

Yes, you can pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a B.Sc. in Mathematics and a Master of Computer Applications (MCA). Many universities accept MCA as a qualifying master's degree for a Ph.D. in Computer Science, bonus you need a strong foundation in programming, algorithms, and research.

Candidates who have appeared for the GATE 2025 exam can raise objections to the response sheet by paying a fee of INR 500 per question. 

Normalization in GATE exam is used for multi-session papers to ensure fairness across different difficulty levels.

The GATE Civil Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering paper will undergo the GATE normalisation process, as it was conducted in multiple sessions. 

The GATE 2025 answer key PDF is expected to be released soon. The GATE 2024 response sheet was released on Feb 21 (approximately 10 days after the exam). Candidates are advised to keep their credentials ready to download the GATE response key. 

The GATE scorecard will be available only for the candidates who have secured more marks than or equal to the qualifying marks mentioned for that paper's SC/ST/PwD category. 

The GATE 2025 question paper consisted of the following type of questions -

• Candidate's Selected Subject
• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

No, the fees paid for challenging the answer key are non-refundable, even if the response is valid. 

Candidates can access to the GATE response sheet by visiting the GATE GOAPS portal. The credentials required include enrollment ID and password. 

Candidates can get access to check the response sheet at the IITR GATE's official website- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The link to download the GATE response sheet will be activated anytime. Stay tuned. 

Once the GATE 2025 response key link is activated, it will reflect on the GATE's official website/homepage. You will also be notified of our GATE's official answer key live updates. Stay tuned. 

The top three MTech specialisations at IIEST Shibpur, along with cutoff, are -

• MTech in Biomedical Engineering - 545
• MTech in Computer Science and Technology - 545
• MTech in Machine Design - 490

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE result 2025 on March 19 at the official website. Applicants are advised to keep their login credentials ready before checking the GATE 2025 result. The authorities will release the GATE scorecard 2025 on March 28. 

IIT Roorkee has not released the GATE answer key date 2025 yet. However, as per the trends GATE 2025 answer key today. Applicants who appeared in the exam will be allowed to raise objections in the GATE answer key till a specified date. The authorities will release the GATE final answer key 2025 only after reviewing all the objections.

No, there is no negative marking for the NAT and MSQ questions. 

IIT Guwahati is likely to conduct the GATE 2026 exam for admissions to postgraduate courses. The organising institute changes every year for GATE exam. GATE 2025 is being conducted by IIT Roorkee. The authorities will soon release the GATE answer key 2025 at the official website. 

IIT Roorkee will soon release the GATE 2025 answer key at the official website. GATE answer key 2025 will be released in the form of a response sheet separately for all the subjects. Applicants will be allowed to raise objections in GATE answer key. After reviewing all the objections the authorities will release the GATE result 2025 based on the final answer key.

No further objections or re-evaluations are allowed once the GATE 2025 results are declared.

To object against the GATE 2025 answer key, candidates must pay a fee of INR 500 per question. The accepted payment modes include- netbanking, credit card/debit card or UPI. 

The postgraduate programs offered at NIT Trichy through GATE scores are -

• Energy Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Process Control and Instrumentation
• Industrial Automation
• Welding Engineering
• Industrial Engineering and Management
• Manufacturing Technology
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Data Analytics
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Transportation Engineering and Management
• Construction Technology and Management
• Structural Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Power Electronics
• Power Systems
• Communication Systems
• VLSI System
• Industrial Safety Engineering
• Thermal Power Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Industrial metallurgy