Introduction: GATE Exam 2021 has been announced and interested candidates should start the application process as soon as the GATE Exam 2021 official registration starts.
About GATE 2021 EXAM
GATE 2021 EXAM: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2021) is one of the popular national level entrance test of India for admission in Post graduation level engineering courses in any of the prestigious institutes in India like IITs, NITs, GFITs, IIITs and STIs.
The GATE entrance exam is a joint venture of Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore with collaboration of any one of the IIT in India. The governing body for this exam is also the MHRD, Government of India, NCB-GATE, and Department of Higher Education.
The entrance test is the pre-requisite for admission in Master’s Level Program, M. Tech Programs, Architecture and Doctoral degree programs. The GATE entrance exam score card is also utilized in the Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) jobs hiring process.
The article have all the relevant information such as Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Exam Dates, Admit Card, and Exam Pattern and Cut off etc.
GATE 2021 Exam Important Dates
The below schedule is a provisional schedule and due to latest development of corona virus pandemic the dates might change so please check with the official website.
| Process Items | Provisional Dates |
| Online Application form opens | 1st week of September 2020 |
| Closing of submission of application form | 4th week of September 2020 |
| Last date for requesting change of examination city (an additional fee will be applicable) | 3rd week of November 2020 |
| Admit Card availability | 1st week of January 2021 |
| GATE 2021 Examination | 1st week of February 2021 |
| Announcement of Result | 3rd week of March 2021 |
GATE 2021 EXAM Application Form
Applicants should read the below application process for GATE 2021 exam as it will help them in correct form filling.
- Students shall register and fill the application form via online mode at GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). (https://appsgate.iitd.ac.in/)
- The GATE 2021 application form will be started online from first week of September 2020.
- Applicants are requested to upload the certificates/ documents, etc. in online mode only.
- The application form can be filled till fourth week of September 2020.
- With regard to the photograph, signature, certificate of qualifying degree, category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) and/or Dyslexic certificate, wherever applicable, must be uploaded during the online application.
- Students can appear only in one paper.
- The applicant cannot sendany hard copy of application form/documents etc. to the conducting institution or any of the zonal GATE offices.
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GATE 2021 Exam Application Fee Charges
- The fee will be paid through electronic mode.
- The application fee will neither be refunded nor is it transferable.
- Payments have to be made online by using either net banking or debit card or credit card.
Application Fee Charges
| Fee for Examination Centers in India | Application fee | During the Extended Period |
| Female candidates | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1250 |
| SC/ST/PwD* category candidates | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1250 |
| All other candidates | Rs. 1500 | Rs. 2000 |
| Fee For Examination Centers outside India (All Candidates) | ||
| Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu | US$ 50 | US$ 70 |
| Dubai and Singapore | US$ 100 | US$ 120 |
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GATE 2021 Exam Application Form Correction
As far as the correction in the form is required following guidelines is to be followed.
- Only the official authority is eligible for the correction which is facilitated through online The correction will be provided in few fields only.
- The deadline for the form correction is November 2020 after which the request for correction will not be accepted. Candidates should rectify the defects in the application before the deadline.
- Failing to correct the flaws within the set time can lead to the rejection of the application and no further communication will be entertained in this regard.
GATE 2021 Exam Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for different programs are mentioned below please check and note it down according to your choice.
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examinations | Eligibility |
| B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) | Currently in the final year or already completed |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (4 years course)/Planning (4 years course) | Currently in the final year or already completed |
| B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 4th year or already completed |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | Degree holders of 6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year | Currently in the 4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
| MBBS | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. and those who are in the 7th/8th/9th semester of such programme. | 7th, 8th, 9th or already completed |
| M. Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Science / Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the final year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) | Currently in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed |
| Int. M.E./ M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program) | Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed |
| Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the final year or already completed |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./ B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
For Candidates who are studying abroad and are interested in GATE entrance exam
- Should have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 4 years) in Engineering/Technology.
- Should have completed or are in the final year of their Post Graduate (Master’s) degree. (Duration: at least 2 years) in any relevant subjects in science.
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern
Marking pattern or Bifurcation of marks in GATE entrance exam
- General Aptitude: 15% of total marks
- Engineering Mathematics*: 15% of total marks Subject
- Paper or Discipline opted for by candidate: 70% of total marks
The table below contains the Exam pattern for GATE 2021 exam
| Type & Number of Questions asked | 65 MCQs |
| Marks for a correct answer | 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer depending on the section. |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd (For 1 one marker) and 2/3rd (For 2 marker) marks to be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative marking for Numerical Type Answers (NTA). |
| Total marks allotted | 100 |
| Total time allotted | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
Engineering Mathematics would not be a part of the GATE 2021 for some of the disciplines.
- XL: Biochemistry, Botany, Microbiology, Zoology, Food Technology
- CY: Chemistry
- EY: Ecology and Evolution
- MA: Mathematics
- PH: Physics
- AR: Architecture and Planning
- GG: Geology and Geophysics
- ST: Statistics
The above disciplines have 85% for the core subjects while the 15% marks are allotted for General Aptitude portion.
Note: There will be NO negative marking for a wrong answer in NAT questions.
GATE 2021 EXAM Syllabus
The GATE 2021 exam syllabus will be equivalent to the syllabus at the graduation level. General aptitude portion of the entrance exam is same for all the 25 papers that make the 15% of the paper. Whereas for some branches of engineering mathematics will be a compulsory section.
For your reference we have given syllabus for few of the branches.
- Chemical Engineering (CH):Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, etc.
- Mathematics (MA):Linear Algebra, Algebra, Complex Analysis, Functional Analysis, Real Analysis, Numerical Analysis, etc.
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC):Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Electronic Devices, Signals and Systems, Digital Circuits, Analog Circuits, etc.
- Architecture and Planning (AR):Architecture and Design, Construction and Management, Building Materials, Environmental Planning and Design, Building and Structure, etc
- Bio-medical Engineering (BM):Engineering Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electrical Circuits, Measurements and Control Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Sensors and Bio-instrumentation, Measurements and Control Systems, Bio-mechanics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Bio-materials, Medical Imaging Systems.
- . Civil Engineering (CE):Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.
- Petroleum Engineering (PE):Linear Algebra, Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Oil and Gas Well Testing, etc.
- Instrumentation Engineering (IN):Engineering Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electrical Circuits, Control Systems, etc.
- Statistics (ST):Calculus, Probability, Linear Algebra, Inference, Stochastic Processes, Multivariate Analysis, Design of Experiments & Regression Analysis.
GATE 2021 Exam Admit Card
The GATE 2021 admit card would be available through online mode on GOAPS website. It is the responsibility of the student to carry the printout of the admit card.
The admit card for the entrance exam will be available from the 1st week of January 2021 which could be downloaded from the website.
Students are requested to come with a photo identify proof on time to the examination venue.
GATE 2021 Answer Key
Post the examination the answer key will be released which is the candidate’s response. The answer key will be available on GOAPS website.
Use the login credentials to check the answer key displayed on the GATE website. For any related queries to the answer key should be submitted with due fee payment.
After all this process the examination papers will be finalized and score will be released.
GATE 2021 Exam Result
The much awaited Gate 2021 exam result will be released by the GATE official authority by 3rd week of March 2021. The result shall be available on the GATE 2021 website.
Candidates can get the result by entering their login credentials. It will show the qualifying status of the candidate. It is essential to keep the result till the admission process gets over.
GATE 2021 Exam Score Card
The GATE score card will display the relative performance of the candidate on a particular subject. The validity of the GATE score card is for 3 years from the date of declaration of the result.
The GATE 2021 scorecards can be downloaded between third weeks of March to last week of May 2021.
Candidates interested in soft copy of the GATE score card have to pay an INR Rs. 500 after the last week of May 2021.
GATE 2021 Exam Cut Off
For the reference of the students below chart has been created to check the expected cut off marks of the GATE 2021 exam. Final cut offs will be released by the GATE official authority.
| Streams | General | OBC | SC/ST/PH |
| Computer Science | 25 | 22.30 | 16.23 |
| Electronics and Communication | 25 | 25.5 | 16.50 |
| Civil Engineering | 26.70 | 18.1 | 24.20 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 34.6 | 31.5 | 23.4 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37.1 | 34 | 25.0 |
| Petroleum Engineering | 39.5 | 35.2 | 26.3 |
GATE 2021 Exam Counseling
The process of centralized admission into post graduate programs will initiate from the second week of April 2021. For participation in the counseling process students should have to pay the counseling registration fee online.
The centralized counseling process will organized by the CCMT 2021 for admission in M. tech/M.Arch/M.Plan. Last three years score card are valid for admission in all universities and colleges ie. 2019, 2020, 2021.
The counseling process is comprised of three stages that is online Registration, Choice Filling and Locking of Choices, Online Seat Allotment, Seat Acceptance fee deposit and Physical Reporting at a Reporting Center (RC) and Getting Admitted to Allotted Institute.
GATE 2021 Exam Admission
Post the successful completion of the counseling session the candidates will be offered a Provisional Admission Letter (PAL). To ensure the admission the students have to physically appear in the institute for admission.
Before admission the students have to complete balance admission fee and have to report with all the documents required by the institute along with the letter of Provisional Admission Letter (PAL)
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