GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted jointly by Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee on behalf of National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India. GATE examination is a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Organising Institute for GATE 2021 is Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.
Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to Postgraduate Programs (Master’s and Doctoral) with Ministry of Education (MoE) and other Government Scholarships / Assistantships, subject to the admission criteria of the admitting institute.
The GATE score is also used by some Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) for their recruitment and by several other universities in India and abroad for admissions.
GATE 2021 score will remain valid for THREE YEARS from the date of announcement of results.
About GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is basically a national examination on the comprehensive understanding of the candidates in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering / Technology / Architecture and post-graduate level subjects in Arts, Commerce and Science.
GATE 2021 will be conducted for 27 Subjects (also referred to as “papers”).
GATE 2021 examination will be conducted over six days and twelve sessions on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th, Friday 12th, Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of February 2021.
The GATE examination is conducted in different cities across India as well as six cities outside India (In International centres, GATE-2021 will be conducted only if the current COVID-19 situation eases and travel and other restrictions are relaxed. Else GATE-2021 in international centres will be “CANCELLED”).
The GATE score would reflect the relative performance level of the candidate in a particular subject, which is quantified based on several years of examination data.
GATE Question Papers With Solutions
GATE Question Papers of all Branches
GATE Exam Eligibility
In order to appear for GATE exam, candidates must meet the prescribed eligibility criteria by the authorities. The GATE eligibility criteria will consist of parameters like nationality, age limit, academic qualification, marks required and more. However, candidates must also check the list of eligible qualifying examinations, before proceeding to fill the application form. Candidates can check the general eligibility criteria of GATE exam below:
Age Limit – No age limit.
Nationality – Candidates must be citizens of India. However, candidates from other countries can apply for GATE if they meet the given eligibility criteria.
Pass Percentage – No minimum pass percentage in the qualifying degree.
Academic Qualification – The candidates should have passed or be in their final year of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) or Postgraduate (M.Sc) degree in any relevant science subject.
GATE Exam Result
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE Main) comprises of two papers. The Paper1 is conducted for admission to Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E/B. Tech) at NITs, IIITs, other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs), Institutions/Universities funded/recognized by participating State Governments, as well as an eligibility test for JEE (Advanced), which is conducted for admission to IITs.
GATE Exam Overview
Feature | Description |
Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Number of Questions | 65 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Questions Type | There will be two question types:
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Number of sections | Will comprise of total 3 sections except for AR, CY, GG, EY, XL, PH and MA papers : General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics (for XL papers it is Chemistry) and Subject – Specific section |
General Aptitude Section | Will consist of a compulsory General Aptitude (GA) section constituting of 10 questions. 5 of the questions among 10 will carry 1 mark and the rest 5 will carry 2 marks each. Total marks – 15. |
Marking Scheme | Two types of MCQs:
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GATE 2022 Exam Pattern - Paper Code Wise Subject Weightage
Paper Code | Exam Pattern |
CE, CS, EC, AE, AG, BT, CH, ME, MN, MT, EE, IN, TF, PE, ST and PI | GA (General Aptitude) – 5 question Engineering Mathematics – 5 question Subject of the Paper – 15 question |
AR, CY, GG, EY, XE, XL, PH and MA | GA (General Aptitude) and Maths– 11 Subject of the Paper – 44 |
GATE Syllabus
The GATE syllabus will carry important topics and units that need to be studied to score marks. Candidates preparing for GATE exam will have to check the syllabus according to discipline/paper they are appearing for. However, General Aptitude needs to be studied by all registered candidates as it is compulsory for every GATE exam paper. By going through the GATE syllabus, candidates will get an idea about the topics, units that need to be studied for the exam.
How to Fill GATE Application Form?
Candidates have to apply for JEE (Main) “Online” ONLY by accessing the websites: www.nta.ac.in and jeemain.nta.nic.in The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. Multiple application forms submitted by a candidate will be rejected.
If at any stage, it is found that the candidate has submitted multiple Applications and /or appeared in more than one date/shift, then the candidature will be cancelled and legal action will be taken including debarring in all future examinations conducted by NTA.
It is suggested that the candidates have the following ready before starting the filling up of the online application form:
- A computer with good Internet connectivity
- All your qualification details
- Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb)
- Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb)
- Scanned clear 12th Class or equivalent Admit card/Mark sheet/Score Card (size between 50kb-500kb).
- A valid e-mail Id as all communication will be made on this e-mail Id.
- A valid mobile number as all information via SMS will be sent to this number
- A valid debit/credit card or Net banking account or UPI or PAYTM Service.
- A printer connected to your system to print the confirmation page
Download information Bulletin. Read it carefully to ensure your eligibility and acquaint yourself with the requirements for submission of the Online Application Form.
No correction can be made at a later stage after the submission of an application. No change will be accepted through Post/Fax/ email / By Hand etc.
GATE 2021 Exam Fees
| Category | On or before the due date | 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 |
Note: The application fee mentioned above does not include the service charges, processing fees, or any other charges that the banks might levy.
| Category | On or before due date | During extended period |
|---|---|---|
| Adis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu | USD 50 | USD 70 |
| Dubai and Singapore | USD 100 | USD 120 |
JEE Main Cutoff Marks
Soon after the exam, National Testing Agency also declares the JEE Main cutoff marks along with the detailed results comprising of subject wise marks secured, All India Rank, category rank and the qualifying status for JEE Advanced.
However, based on the cutoff marks, candidates are shortlisted for counselling. The cutoff marks for JEE Main will be determined by the following factors.
- Total candidates appeared
- The difficulty level of questions
- The overall performance of the students
- The cutoff trends of previous years
JEE Main Marks vs Ranks
| JEE Main Score Range | Expected Ranks |
|---|---|
| 336 Marks to 360 Marks | Rank 1 to 20 |
| 310 Marks to 335 Marks | Rank 21 to 225 |
| 251 Marks to 300 Marks | Rank 226 to 1,492 |
| 201 Marks to 250 Marks | Rank 1,493 to 5,752 |
| 151 Marks to 200 Marks | Rank 5753 to 18,377 |