GATE 2021: Answer Key (Released), Dates, Notification, Result, Scorecard, Counselling & Tips

IIT Bombay has scheduled the GATE 2021 examination on 6th, 7th, 13, and 14th February 2021. Check complete examination schedule here:

GATE 2021 Exam Dates	Important Dates
Releasing date of official notification	25th July 2020
GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) opens	11th September 2020
Last date for GATE application submission	30th September 2020 (Extended till 07th October 2020)
Last date for GATE application submission (with late fee)	14th October 2020
Reopening of GOAPS portal	28th October 2020
Last date for requesting changes in the examination city, category, and exam paper	13th November 2020
GATE 2021 Application Correction Window	From 17th to 23rd November 2020
Availability of admit card	08th January 2021
Commencement of the exam	06th, 07th February 2021 and 13th, 14th February 2021
Availability of GATE 2021 Prelims answer key	26th February 2021
Last date to raise an objection	2nd to 4th March 2021
Final GATE 2021 answer key	March 2021
GATE 2021 Result announcement	22nd March 2021
Availability of GATE 2021 scorecard	March 2021
Beginning of GATE Counselling 2021	May 2021

GATE 2021 Paper-wise Exam Dates

For the benefit of the students, the detailed exam schedule for the GATE 2021 exam is provided below:

This section consists of the GATE 2021 examination related information – exam pattern and syllabus. The exam will be held in CBT mode. It will be conducted for 27 papers/ subjects. A candidate has to choose only one paper. Instead of mobile phones, personal calculators, electronic devices, wristwatches, etc., the candidate can use the Virtual Scientific Calculator available on the system during the test. For rough work, students will be offered the scribble pads. Mention respective names on the scribble pads and should be returned to the invigilator after the exam.

GATE Exam Pattern 2021 –

Candidates are advised to go through this section carefully and prepare accordingly. Find complete information about GATE 2021 latest exam pattern, structure, marking scheme, paper codes, etc.

The exam will be scheduled to be held in two shifts – morning shift beginning from 9:30 am and concluding at 12:30 pm and evening shift to be conducted from 2:30 pm and will conclude on 5:30 pm.

The duration of the examination is 180 minutes (3 hours) – this is for all the papers of the GATE 2021 exam, which comprises 65 questions for 100 marks. There will be questions of two different types in all the papers.

• Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ): MCQs are objective types and carry 1 or 2 marks each in all the papers and sections. The candidates will have a choice of 4 answers. They will have to choose the correct one. However, there will be negative marking for every wrong answer. 1/3^rd marks will be deducted for an incorrect answer.
• Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Unlike MCQs, NAT questions require the candidates to use the virtual numeric keypad given on the computer screen. However, the candidates will have no choices like MCQs. They need to enter a number like 10 or -10 or 10.1 or 10.01 or 10.001. There will be “no negative marking for a wrong answer in NAT questions”.

Exam Pattern in a Glimpse -

GATE Exam Pattern	Details
Mode of the exam	Online (CBT)
Duration of the exam	3 hours
Type of questions	MCQs and NAT Questions
Number of answer choices	4 choices for MCQ and No choices for NAT
Number of sections	General Aptitude (GA) and the choice of engineering branch
Question paper language	English
Number of questions	GA (General Aptitude): 10 questions (5 of 1 mark and 5 for 2 marks) XE (Engineering Sciences): 11 questions (7 of 1 mark and 4 of 2 marks). Option subject – 22 questions (9 of 1 mark and 13 of 2 marks) GG (Geology & Geophysics): 55 questions (25 of 1 mark and 30 of 2 marks) XL (Life Sciences): 15 questions (5 of 1 mark and 10 of 2 marks). Optional subject: 20 questions (10 of 1 mark and 10 of 2 marks) Paper excluding XE, XL and GG: 55 questions (25 of 1 mark and 30 of 2 marks)
Marking scheme	1/3rd marks will be deducted for each wrong answer and 2/3rd marks will be deducted for 2 marks questions (MCQ)   For NAT questions, there will be no negative marking

 

GATE Exam 2021	Exam Pattern Details
GATE 2021 Subjects	The exam will be conducted for 25 subjects including Agricultural Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture and Planning, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mathematics, Bio-medical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering among other subjects. Note: Candidate must note that they are allowed to appear in only one paper in any one session.

 GATE 2020 Subject-wise Marking Scheme

 GG (Geology and Geophysics) Paper Marking Scheme

Part A (Compulsory)	25 questions of 1 mark each = 25 Marks
Part B will have 2 sections & aspirants have to attempt anyone Section 1 - Geology Section 2 - Geophysics	30 questions of 2 marks each = 60 Marks
Total 55 Questions	25 marks + 60 marks + 15 marks of GA = Total 100 marks

 XE (Engineering) Paper Marking Scheme

Section A (Compulsory)	7 questions of 1 mark each 4 questions of 2 marks each Total 11 questions of 15 marks
Sections B to H (Attempt Any Two)	9 questions of 1 mark each 13 questions of 2 marks each Total 22 questions of 35 marks per section
Total 55 Questions	15 marks + 70 marks + 15 marks of GA = Total 100 marks

 XL (Life Science) Paper Marking Scheme

Section P Chemistry (Compulsory)	5 questions of 1 mark each 10 questions of 2 marks each Total 15 questions of 25 marks
Sections Q to U (Attempt Any Two)	10 questions of 1 mark each 10 questions of 2 marks each Total 20 questions of 30 marks per section
Total 55 Questions	25 marks + 60 marks + 15 marks of GA = Total 100 marks

 Distribution of Questions and Marks –

The questions and marks for the GATE question paper are distributed among two sections. The detailed distribution is provided in the table below:

List of GATE 2021 Exam Latest Subjects

The candidates should remember the paper code of the subjects selected by them for the GATE entrance examination. Here is the list of all the 27 subjects and their paper code. Two subjects are added from the year 2021 onwards:

GATE 2021 Syllabus

Without getting your hands on the latest GATE syllabus, you wouldn’t be able to succeed in the exam and grab a seat in the prestigious colleges. The exam will be conducted for all 25 subjects.

The candidates have to get hold of the latest GATE 2021 syllabus that comprises three sections such as General Aptitude (GA), Engineering Mathematics (EM) and subject-specific paper chosen by the candidates at the time of filling in the online application form.

GATE Syllabus 2021 Overview –

• General Aptitude Syllabus (Common for All Subjects)

This is common for all subjects. The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus.

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

• Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Aerospace Engineering.

Fourier Series	Dynamic stability
Laplace Transforms	Euler angle
Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations	Aerodynamic forces and moments, stability & control derivatives
Numerical integration and differentiation	Equations of motion
Decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics	Measurement and visualization techniques
Longitudinal modes; lateral-directional modes.	Vibration of  beams
Orbit transfer	In-plane and out-of-plane
Wind Tunnel Testing Equilibrium and compatibility equations	Elementary ideas of viscous flows including boundary layers
Theory of elasticity	Airy’s stress function

• Bio-medical Engineering Syllabus (Introduced since 2020)

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Bio-medical Engineering.

Measurement and Digital Electronics	Sensors and Bioinstrumentations
Engineering Mathematics	Electrical Circuits
Biomechanics	Human Anatomy and Physiology
Medical Imaging System	Biomaterials
Analog and Digital Electronics	Signals and Systems

• Architecture & Planning Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Architecture & Planning.

Building and Structures	Urban Design
Planning Techniques and Management	Environmental Planning and Design
Architecture and Design	Urban Planning and Housing
Building Materials, Construction and Management	Services, Infrastructure and Transportation

• Agriculture Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Agriculture Engineering.

Dairy and Food Engineering	Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Engineering Mathematics	Farm Power
Agricultural Processing Engineering	Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Farm Machinery

• Biotechnology Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Biotechnology.

Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology	Recombinant DNA Technology
Engineering Mathematics	Plant and Animal Biotechnology
General Biotechnology

• Chemical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Chemical Engineering.

Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations	Mass Transfer
Process Calculations and Thermodynamics	Instrumentation and Process Control
Engineering Mathematics	Chemical Technology
Heat Transfer	Plant Design and Economics
	Chemical Reaction Engineering

•  Civil Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Civil Engineering.

Geomatics Engineering	Environmental Engineering
Structural Engineering	Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Mathematics	Water Resources Engineering
Transportation Engineering

• Chemistry Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Chemistry.

Organic Chemistry	Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry

• Computer Science and Information Technology Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Computer Organization and Architecture	Algorithms
Compiler Design	Databases
Engineering Mathematics	Digital Logic
Programming and Data Structures	Theory of Computation
Operating System	Computer Networks

• Electrical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Electrical Engineering.

Electrical Circuits	Electrical Machines
Analog and Digital Electronics	Electrical and Electronic Measurements
Power Electronics	Electromagnetic Fields
Signals and Systems	Power Systems
Engineering Mathematics	Control Systems

• Electronics and Communication Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

Networks, Signals and Systems	Analog Circuits
Electromagnetic	Control System
Communication	Digital Circuits
Engineering Mathematics	Electronic Devices

• Geology and Geophysics Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Geology and Geophysics.

Geophysics

Geology

• Ecology and Evolution Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Ecology and Evolution.

Behavioural Ecology	Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology
Evolution	Ecology

• Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Instrumentation Engineering.

Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation	Electrical Circuits
Engineering Mathematics	Control Systems
Communication and Optical Instrumentation	Signals and Systems
Measurements	Analog and Digital Electronics

• Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Mechanical Engineering.

Engineering Mathematics	Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Science
Material, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering	Applied Mechanics and Design

• Mathematics Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Mathematics.

Linear Algebra	Rear Analysis
Calculus	Linear Programming
Partial Differential Equations	Ordinary Differential Equations
Functional Analysis	Linear Algebra
Complex Analysis	Algebra
Numerical Analysis	Topology
Linear Programming

• Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Metallurgical Engineering.

Thermodynamics and Rate Process	Mechanical Metallurgy
Engineering Mathematics	Extractive Metallurgy
Physical Metallurgy	Manufacturing Process

• Mining Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Mining Engineering.

Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards	Geomechanics and Ground Control
Mine Economics, Mine Planning, System Engineering	Engineering Mathematics
Mine Development Surveying	Mining Methods and Machinery

• Production and Industrial Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Production and Industrial Engineering.

Industrial Engineering	Manufacturing Processes
Quality and Reliability	Operation Research an Operational Management
Genera Engineering	Engineering Mathematics

• Physics Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Physics.

Mathematical Physics	Electromagnetic Theory
Solid State Physics and Electronics	Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Nuclear and Particle Physics	Classical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics	Atomic and Molecular Physics

• Textile Engineering Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of Textile Engineering.

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

Engineering Mathematics

• XE A (Engineering Mathematics) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE A (Engineering Mathematics).

Numerical Methods	Linear Algebra
Partial Differential Equations	Vector Calculus
Calculus	Complex variables
Probability and Statistics	Ordinary Differential Equations

• XE B (Fluid Mechanism) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE B (Fluid Mechanism).

Internal flows	Flow and Fluid Properties
Inviscid flows	Differential Analysis
Kinematics	Prandtl boundary layer equations
Dimensional analysis	Integral analysis

• XE C (Material Sciences) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE C (Material Sciences).

Structure and Imperfections	Properties of Materials
Material types	Elements of Quantum Mechanics and Mathematics
Processing of Materials	Environmental Degradation
Thermodynamics and Kinetics	Characterisation Techniques

• XE E (Thermodynamics) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE E (Thermodynamics).

Law of Thermodynamics	Basic Concepts
Ideal Gas Mixture	Thermodynamics Relations
	Thermodynamics Cycle

• XE F (Polymer Science and Engineering) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE F (Polymer Science and Engineering).

Synthesis and properties	Polymer processing
Polymer Technology	Chemistry of high polymers
Polymer Characterization	Polymer blends and composites
Polymer testing	Polymer rheology

• XE G (Food Technology) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE G (Food Technology).

Food Microbiology	Food Engineering
Food Chemistry and Nutrition	Food Products Technology

• XE P (Chemistry) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE P (Chemistry).

Chemical Equilibria	Reaction Kinetics
Atomic Structure and Periodicity	s, p and d Block Elements
Structure and Bonding	Thermodynamics
Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms	Electrochemistry

• XE R (Botany) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE R (Botany).

Morphogenesis & Development	Plant Anatomy
Plant Systematics	Plant Pathology
Physiology and Biochemistry	Economy Botany
Genetics	Plant Breeding and Genetic Modification
Ecology and Environment

• XE S (Microbiology) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE S (Microbiology).

Microbial Growth	Methods in Microbiology
Chemotherapy/Antibiotics	Microbial Taxonomy and Diversity
Control of Micro-organisms	Microbial Ecology
Microbial Metabolism	Historical Perspective
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells: Structure and Function	Microbial Diseases and Host-Pathogen Interaction
Microbial Genetics

• XE T (Zoology) Syllabus

The candidates have to go through the latest syllabus of XE T (Zoology).

Cell Biology	Evolution
Animal Behavior	Development Biology
Animal Anatomy and Physiology	Animal world
Genetics	Gene expression in Eukaryotes
Parasitology and Immunology	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ecology

Candidates should check the GATE eligibility criteria defined by the conducting authority before applying for the exam. The detailed eligibility criteria for GATE 2021, i.e. age limit, education qualification, nationality, etc. are given below.

Age Limit –

There is no age limit to apply for the GATE Examination.

Nationality –

• Candidate should be an Indian citizen.
• Also, the candidate from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, U.A.E and Singapore are eligible to appear for the exam.

Educational Qualification –

To apply for the GATE Entrance Exam 2021, aspirants must meet any of the below qualification criteria.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Tech/ B.E /B.Pharm) in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. or diploma).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch - 5 years).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science (B.Sc - 4 years after 10+2).
• Masters Degree (M.Sc/MA/MCA) in any branch of Mathematics, Science, Statistics or Computer Application.
• Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology (4 years or 5 years).
• Candidates, who have obtained their qualifications (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech) from professional societies recognised by the UPSC/AICTE/MHRD, are also eligible to appear for the GATE Exam.
• Applicants from other countries must have a Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree in engineering or science stream.

Note: Students appearing in the final year examinations of the above courses are also eligible for the GATE exam.

Pass Percentage –

• There is no minimum pass percentage required to apply for GATE 2021.

Students may also like to refer to the following table and ensure that they meet the academic qualification of the GATE 2021 exam.

*Some of these Professional Societies or Institutions that carry out examinations in different fields or branches of engineering are mentioned underneath –

• The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
• The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
• The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
• The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
• The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
• The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)

The official Information Bulletin maintains, “The candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MHRD/ AICTE/ UGC/ UPSC as equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc.”

Students who have studied abroad or are pursuing their qualifying examinations or degrees from countries other than India –

• Should have completed or must be in the final year of their Bachelor’s Degree (4 years) in Engineering/Technology
• Should have completed or must be in the final year of their Master’s Degree (2 years) in relevant subjects in science.

Note: If candidates have obtained or secured a higher degree than the above-mentioned degree, they are advised to choose the “minimum required qualifying degree” while submitting the online application form.

Eligibility Documents –

Some of the documents that the students need to produce in support of their eligibility –

• Upload or attach degree certificate/ course completion certificate/ membership certificate/ provisional certificate issued by the society or institute (if the students have passed the qualifying exam)
• If the candidates are in the final year/ expected to complete the qualifying test, they must submit a “Certificate from the Head of the Department/ Institute” or a copy of mark sheet for Section A of AMIE. In addition, the certificate should duly be signed and attested by the Head of Institute/ Department with the current date.

Keep in mind that the eligibility documents are required to be uploaded at the time of filling in the online application form (NOT to be sent by post).

Qualifying Disciplines for Eligibility Degrees – Science:

Qualifying Disciplines for Eligibility Degrees – Engineering/ Technology:

Earlier the application process for the PG Entrance Exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2021) was about to open from 14^th September 2020, however, it has started two days in advance. As per the latest update, IIT Bombay has extended the application dates for PG entrance exam until 7th October 2020. Students interested to apply are first required to complete the GATE 2021 registrations following which they will be able to complete the GATE 2021 online application form. After 7th October 2020, students will be required to pay an online late fee of ₹ 500 for the students applying for GATE 2021.

Candidates can apply for the GATE exam online through the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) website. The application process starts with the GOAPS registration and releasing the application fee.

The applicants are required to register with a valid email address and mobile number.

Candidates can use the GOAPS interface to interact with the GATE administration and do the following:

• Apply for the GATE Exam 2021
• Upload required documents such as Signature, Photographs, certificates, etc.
• Application fee payment
• Track the status of application form online: Received, Accepted, Under Scrutiny, Rejected, Reasons of Rejection, Defect status, Status after Rectification, etc.
• Download admit card
• View Result and Download GATE scorecard

Step-by-Step Procedure to Submit Online GATE 2021 Application Form –

Wondering how to apply for GATE 2021?

Candidates, basically, have to follow 5 simple steps to carry out the task. These are –

# Step 1: Register on the GOAPS website

# Step 2: Fill in the online application form

# Step 3: Upload the required documents

# Step 4: Release the application fee payment

# Step 5: Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page

Let’s elaborate each step to understand further

# Step 1: Register on the GOAPS Website

GATE aspirants must access the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) website and register themselves. GOAPS provides an “online interface to the candidate for interacting with the GATE administration” to complete the registration process.

GOAPS Registration: How to Register on GOAPS Website?

• Provide your complete name (same as per the qualifying degree certificate), mobile number, valid email ID and choose a password.
• Make sure you have easy access to the mobile number or email address in case you receive an SMS or email.

GOAPS Enrolment ID: Upon registration, candidates will be provided with a GOAPS enrolment ID via email. This enrolment ID needs to be well-preserved for future correspondence.

GOAPS Password: Choose a strong password while registering at GOAPS. Not only are candidates encouraged to remember the password, but also they are advised to keep it “safe, secure and confidential”.

 

# Step 2: Fill in Online Application Form

The next stage involves filling in the online application form and submission of the same at GOAPS.

• Personal information – the name of the candidate, mobile number, date of birth, the name of the parents’ and their mobile numbers. (The aspirants must ensure that the name should “exactly be the same as that in the qualifying degree certificate” and shouldn’t have any prefix or title such as Mrs/ Dr/ Mr/ Shri/ Smt, etc.)

# Step 3: Upload the Required Documents

Once the registration process is over and the form has all the important information filled, the candidates ensure that they have the following documents for filling the application form –

• GATE Paper (Subject)
• Eligibility Degree details
• Address with PIN
• College name and address with PIN
• Digital images of photograph and signature with prescribed format (mentioned below)
• Choice of examination cities
• Scanned copy of category certificate (in PDF format)
• Scanned copy of qualifying degree certificate (in PDF format)
• Scanned copy of PwD certificate and Dyslexic certificate  (in PDF formats)
• Valid ID proof
• Details for free payment (credit card/ debit card/ net-banking)

The above details need to be provided/ entered/ submitted/ uploaded in the online application form. “The GOAPS portal is self-explanatory”; hence, the candidates will not face any difficulty in submitting the form.

Photograph and Signature Requirements (Size, Format and other Specifications) –

Uploading signature and photograph that fails to meet the prescribed specifications would result in the cancellation of the candidature. This doesn’t stop here for the concerned candidates. They won’t be able to get their money back (no refund).

Here’s what all the GATE aspirants should do while clicking a passport-size photo –

• The photograph of the candidate needs to be of high-quality.
• The officials will only need good quality photographs for the GATE scorecard.
• It should be recent and in colour and must match with your appearance on the exam day at the exam centre.
• Photographs taken using mobile phones will result in the rejection of the application.
• Ask the studio man to provide your photo in JPEG format with 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height). The maximum size for JPEG should be 480X640 in pixels. If the resolution is higher, ask the concerned person to reduce it. The minimum size is 240X320 pixels.
• Check the background and ensure that it must be a light colour or white.
• Your face should cover 35% (minimum) of the area of the photograph with a full-face.
• Avoid covering the face with a cloth or avoid wearing cap or goggles (tinted or dark glasses).

Take a look at the following sample photograph –

Here’s what all the GATE aspirants should do while getting their scanned signature image –

• On an A4-size white paper, you need to draw a rectangular box (2 cm in height X 7 cm in width).
• Use a black or dark blue ink pen and sign within the box. If the signature is in any other colour, it won’t be accepted.
• The signature size should be 70 – 80% of the box size.
• It should be in JEPG format and should be 160 X 560 (maximum) and 80 X 280 (minimum)
• Make sure it is your signature, not by any other person. If it doesn’t match at the time of the exam, the candidature will be disqualified.

Refer to the following image sample -

# Step 4: Release the Application Fee Payment

Go through the filled-in application form before proceeding to payment. Click the “Save and View Application” option, make sure the information is correct and then click on the “Submit and Proceed to Payment” button.

After you make the payment, “no further changes to the application can be made.”

Application Fee for GATE 2021 –

All candidates are required to pay the application fee along with the application form. The application fee is Non-refundable and Non-transferable. The application fee for GATE exam can be paid online through Net-Banking, credit card, debit card or e-challan. International candidates can pay their application fee through the Net Banking or by using their Credit Card.

Application Fee for Indian Candidates –

Application Fee for International Candidates –

 

Things to Keep in Mind while Making the Payment –

• Choose the online payment mode.
• You will see the fee amount and make the payment.
• If you find difficulty in making the payment (due to power failure or internet issues), log back into the GOAPS account to check the payment status.
• In case of the amount gets deducted and you didn’t receive the confirmation from GOAPS, you will get the deducted money back into your bank account within 7 working days.
• Go ahead with a fresh payment again without waiting for the money to be credited to your bank account.
• After the successful fee payment, you will receive a “Fee Payment Number”. You need to save this unique payment number for future correspondence.

# Step 5: Submit and Take a Printout of Confirmation Page

Reaching this stage indicates that you have successfully submitted the application form with fee. Take a printout of the confirmation page for future use.

GATE Application Correction Process –

The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay has re-opened the online correction window to change the choice of exam city for GATE 2021 registration on Tuesday, 17^th November 2020. Candidates who have registered for the GATE 2021 examination will be able to edit their application form and choose the examination city online at gate.iitb.ac.in on or before 23^rd November 2020.

Applicants allowed to rectify any errors in the GATE application form within the stipulated period of time only. These corrections can only be done by logging into the GOAPS account. Some of the allowed corrections are -

• Correction in the exam centre can be done till the specified date with the prescribed correction fee.
• It is expected that correction can be done in the name of the Candidate, Gender, Category, PwD status, Date of Birth, Qualifying Degree, Year of Qualifying and Parents Name with document proof.

New Exam Centres Added For The GATE 2021 Examination –

A total of 11 new cities have been added in the list the candidates can choose from:

• IIT Bombay (Zone – 2): Seven (7) new cities added are: (i) Himatnagar (GJ), (ii) Palghar (MH), (iii) Latur (MH), (iv) Akola (MH), (v) Dhule (MH), (vi) Ichalkaranji (MH), (vii) Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi (MH).
• IIT Kharagpur (Zone – 6): Three (3) new cities added are: (i) Baharampur-Murshidabad (WB), (ii) Hazaribag (JH), (iii) Machilipatnam (AP).
• IIT Roorkee (Zone – 8): One (1) new city added is: (i) Kangra (HP)

Points To Remember While Changing Exam City –

The candidates can check the points mentioning-below when they are about to edit the examination city in GATE 2021 application form.

• A total of 3 choices of the city have to be selected.
• It must be noted that the first and second choice of the city have to be from the same GATE zone.
• The third choice of the city can be from any GATE zone.

How to make corrections in GATE 2021:

1. Visit the official website at - gate.iitb.ac.in.
2. Click on the link that reads, ‘GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS),’ appearing on the page.
3. Key in your credentials and log in.
4. Make corrections in the application form, as instructed.

Availing the Facility of a Scribe for Person with Disability (PwD)/ Dyslexic Candidate –

Not everyone can obtain the facility of a scribe unless come under the PwD/ Dyslexic category. Students who belong to this category may “arrange their own scribe or request GATE authority to arrange for the scribe during the application stage”.

• The Scribe will be only reading the instructions and questions for the test-taker.
• The Scribe will not be allowed to interpret, translate or emphasise the “Test Paper Contents” to the test-taker.
• If the applicant has chosen his/ her Scribe, the officials would ensure that the “Scribe should be one step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination” (as per the guidelines of Government of India).
• An additional hour (60 minutes) will be given to the candidates with Scribe as compensatory time.

Note: In case the candidate has opted for a Scribe and is not accompanied by him/ her to the examination centre, GATE will not arrange a new Scribe.

Who Can Use Assistive Devices?

PwD candidates if required can arrange assistive devices like a wheelchair, Braille slate, abacus, etc. and bring these along with them to the exam centre. GATE cannot arrange these devices for these applicants.

GATE Exam 2021 Admit Card

Candidates can download the GATE 2021 Admit Card online from GOAPS portal. The admit card for the GATE 2021 examination will be available to download from 08^th January 2021 (4 pm). No hard copies of the Admit Card will be sent to candidates on their mailing address.

Don’t forget to carry your admit card to the examination centre along with you Identity proof (PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving license etc.). The GATE Admit card and original ID proof are mandatory to enter into the examination hall.

GATE 2021 Admit Card which will be issued today, is a compulsory document without which candidates will not be able to appear for the PG Engineering examination. Candidates are therefore advised to cross-check and verify all the details provided on the hall ticket after downloading it. In case of any problems, errors or discrepancies, the same needs to be highlighted to exam authority at the earliest.

The details that you must check on GATE Admit Card 2021 are:

1. Candidate’s Name including complete spelling
2. Candidate’s Date of Birth and other personal details
3. Exam Centre Name and Address
4. Exam Date and Time
5. Reporting time at the Exam Centre
6. Exam Day Instructions to be followed by candidates

Want to download GATE 2021 Admit Card? Check detailed steps here.

List of Zone-wise Examination Cities (Tentative)

Zonal GATE Office	Examination Cities/ Towns (Tentative)
IISc Bangalore Bengaluru - 560 012	Ananthapuramu, Bagalkot, Angamaly, Ballari (Bellary), Belagavi (Belgaum), Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Chikkamagaluru, Bidar, Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Davanagere, Hubballi (Hubli), Hassan, Kannur, Hyderabad, Kolar, Kasaragod, Kurnool, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Malappuram, Mysuru (Mysore), Manipal, Payyanur, Palakkad, Shivamogga (Shimoga), Port Blair, Tumakuru, Thrissur and Vatakara
IIT Madras Chennai – 600 036	Alappuzha, Attingal, Chengannur, Chennai South, Aluva-Ernakulam, Chirala, Chittoor, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul, Chennai West, Gudur, Guntur, Idukki, Kanjirapally, Kanyakumari-Nagercoil, Kadapa, Karimnagar, Kodad, Kollam, Khammam, Kothamangalam, Madurai, Kottayam, Namakkal, Nellore, Ongole, Muvattupuzha, Pala, Puducherry, Salem, Thiruvananthapuram, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tirupati, Villupuram, Vellore, Tiruchirapalli, Virudhunagar and Warangal
IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016	Alwar, Ajmer, Faridabad-Palwal, Bikaner, Gurugram, Greater NOIDA, Indore, Hisar, Jammu-Samba, Jaipur, Kota, Jodhpur, New Delhi, Mathura, Srinagar, Rohtak, Sonepat, Sikar, Udaipur and Ujjain
IIT Kanpur Kanpur – 208 016	Agra, Varanasi, Allahabad, Aligarh, Bhopal, Bareilly, Gwalior, Gorakhpur, Jabalpur, Lucknow and Kanpur
IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai - 400 076	Ahmednagar, Ahmedabad, Anand, Amravati, Baramati, Aurangabad, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Bhavnagar, Jalgaon, Goa, Mehsana, Kolhapur, Mumbai-Navi Mumbai-Thane, Nanded, Nagpur, Pune, Nashik, Ratnagiri, Rajkot, Satara, Sangli, Surat, Solapur and Vadodara
IIT Kharagpur Kharagpur – 721 302	Berhampur (Odisha), Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Bhilai, Cuttack, Bilaspur (CG), Hooghly (WB), Eluru, Kakinada (AP), Jamshedpur, Kolkata, Kharagpur, Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Raipur, Rourkela, Ranchi, Srikakulam, Sambalpur, Tadepalligudem, Vizianagaram, Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam
IIT Roorkee Roorkee – 247 667	Amritsar, Ambala, Dehradun, Bathinda, Haldwani, Ghaziabad, Hamirpur-Una (HP), Karnal, Kurukshetra, Ludhiana, Meerut, Jalandhar, Moradabad, NOIDA, Panipat, Pathankot, Mohali-Chandigarh,  Patiala-Sangrur, Shimla-Solan, Roorkee and Yamunanagar
IIT Guwahati Guwahati – 781 039	Agartala, Asansol-Durgapur, Aizawl, Burdwan, Bokaro Steel City, Dibrugarh, Dhanbad, Gangtok, Dimapur, Imphal, Guwahati, Jorhat, Itanagar, Muzaffarpur, Kalyani, Purnea, Patna, Silchar, Shillong, Siliguri and Tezpur
International GATE, IIT Delhi	Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dubai (UAE), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Kathmandu (Nepal) and Singapore

GATE Exam 2021 Answer Key

The GATE 2021 answer key was released on 26th February 2021. The test-takers can check and download GATE Prelims answer key 2021 through the official website. Candidates will be allowed to raise objections against the answer key from 2nd to 4th March 2021 by paying ₹ 500 per objection.

GATE Exam 2021 Results & Scorecard

The GATE 2021 result will be out on 22^nd March 2021 at the official website. Candidates can check and download the GATE 2021 scorecard/result through GOAPS. Candidates will be required to login to check their GATE result 2021 with the required credentials i.e. application number and password. Only qualified candidates will be able to download the GATE Scorecard but the GATE result 2021 will be announced for all those who appeared in the exam.

GATE 2020 Result/ Scoredcard -

GATE score is obtained by evaluating the answers and determining the raw marks of candidates. GATE score is used to shortlist the candidates for PSUs recruitment through GATE as well as for admission to the MTech programme. GATE cutoff for PSU varies from company to company.

The GATE score will be valid for three years from the date of the result announcement.

GATE Score for Employment

Amongst the most reputable organisations that consider the GATE score for employment are –

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCI)
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
• Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)

GATE Counselling 2021

The schedule for GATE 2021 counselling will be released on the official website. Here are details for the 2020 counselling process for reference. The GATE CCMT counselling registrations have been over between 13th May and 12th June 2020. The publication of round 1 seat allotment will be on 17th June 2020.

Counselling Activities	Date
Online registration, online choice filling and fee payment	13th May to 12th June
Online choice locking started	5th June to 12th June
Locking saved	12th June
Round-1 seat allotment publication	17th June
Document uploading, specifying willingness and seat acceptance fee payment	17th June to 20th June
Document verification (online) by the allotted institute	18th June to 24th June
Change of willingness (online)	28th June to 30th June
Round-2 seat allotment publication	5th July
Document uploading, specifying willingness and seat acceptance fee payment	5th July to 8th July
Document verification (online) by the allotted institute	6th July to 12th July
Round-3 seat allotment publication	22nd July
Document uploading and seat acceptance fee payment	22nd July to 24th July
Document verification (online) by the allotted institute for aspirants whose allotted institute has been changed or allotted seat for the first time	23rd July to 3rd Aug
Withdrawal from admitted Institute (online)	27th July to 10th Aug

GATE 2021 Preparation Tips (Books to Read)

Cracking the GATE exam requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency. Only the highly-motivated students with an absolutely clear vision overcome all the challenges to achieve their goals. One of the most sought-after engineering exams in India, GATE demands a proper strategic plan. Apart from knowing the exam pattern, paper analysis and the latest syllabus, one must focus on other key areas mentioned below.

• Begin early preparation
• Understand exam pattern
• Know the latest syllabus
• Keep your concepts strong
• Practice mock tests
• Time management

Books Recommended by Toppers

• Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal (Mathematics)
• Industrial Engineering by O P Khanna, Buffa, and Sarin (Industrial Engineering)
• A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal (General Aptitude)
• Production Technology: Manufacturing Processes, Technology and Automation by R.K. Jain (Manufacturing Engineering)
• Machine Design by VB Bhandari Engineering Mechanics by Bhavikatti Fluid Mechanics by RK Bansal Heat Transfer by Cengal and Holman (Mechanical Engineering)
• Basic Structural Analysis, C.S. Reddy (Civil Engineering)
• C Programming Language by Brian W. Kernighan, Dennis M. Ritchie (Computer Science and Information Technology)
• Principles of Communication Systems by Goutam Saha, Herbert Taub, Donald Schilling (Electronics and Communication Engineering)
• Electrical Power Systems by CL Wadhwa (Electrical Engineering)
• Statistics for Machine Learning by Pratap Dangeti (Statistics)

GATE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can candidates use one email ID to fill in multiple application forms?

A: No, they cannot. One active email address is used for one application form. However, submitting multiple applications will result in the cancellation of the candidature.

Q: How many exam cities can a candidate choose?

A: A candidate can choose up to three cities while submitting the application form. However, he/ she will be allotted only one centre of his/ her choice.

Q: Can candidates bring a soft copy of the admit card to the exam centre and gain entry?

A: No.

Q: Is only the hard copy of the admit card enough to gain entry to the exam hall?

A: No. The exam-appearing candidates must bring along ID proof along with the admit card. Domestic candidates can bring one of these ID proofs: PAN card, College ID, Aadhaar UID, Driving License, Passport and Voter ID. International candidates can bring one of these ID proofs: College ID, Government issued ID, Passport, Employee ID, etc.

Q: For how many years my GATE Score is valid?

A: Three years.

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