GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national level entrance test for admission in masters & doctoral programmes in engineering, architecture and in other allied branches of science. The GATE exam is conducted by IITs and IISc on a rotational basis. This year, IIT Madras will conduct GATE 2021 exam. The GATE score is considered by various Government and Private institutions for admission in different courses. Interested candidates who want to appear in the GATE must collect information with regard to the registration process, eligibility, examination scheme, syllabus and exam schedule etc. The GATE registration can be done through online mode only. Candidates must apply within the prescribed schedule. Aspirants can check here detailed information about the upcoming GATE 2021 exam.
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The candidates can check GATE 2021 exam dates in the table below:
Exam Events | Dates (Tentative) |
GATE 2021 online registration will commence from | 1st week of September 2020 |
Due date for registration of application form | last week of September 2020 |
Last date for applying with late fee | 1st week of October 2020 |
Last date for request to change the examination city | 3rd week of November 2020 |
Mock Test release date | 3rd week of November 2020 |
Availability of GATE admit card | January 2021 |
GATE Exam Date | February 2021 |
Answer keys release date | Within 15 days from the exam |
Result declaration | March 2021 |
Release of score card | March 2021 |
Start of counselling process | 1st week of April 2021 |
The candidates should read GATE 2021 information bulletin carefully before going to fill GATE application form. Check the following information regarding GATE application form:
Applicants have to pay the requisite application fee to complete the application process. Those who will not pay the application fee, their application will not be accepted the application form will be rejected accordingly. The application fee is non-refundable in nature. Candidates can pay application fee through online means such as Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or e-Challan. GATE 2021 application fee structure is as under:
Candidate | Application Fee |
Female candidate | Rs. 750/- |
SC/ST/PwD candidate | Rs. 750/- |
All other candidate | Rs. 1500/- |
Gate International Candidates | 50 US Dollars |
All the candidates should satisfy eligibility conditions before making an online application. Candidates are hereby recommended to go through the official GATE notification 2021. The GATE eligibility criteria are as under:
Qualification | Qualifying degree/ Exam | Degree status | Year of Qualification should not be later than |
B.E/ B. Pharm/ B. Tech | Candidates must possess a Bachelor degree in Engineering/ Technology (four year after 10+2 or three years after B.Sc./ Diploma in Technology /Engineering) Candidates who are in the final year of qualifying examination may also apply for GATE 2021. | Completed or pursuing final year of qualifying degree. | 2021 |
Int. M. Sc./ Int. B.S-M.S | Candidate must have completed Integrated M.Sc. or 5 year integrated BS/MS program | Completed or currently pursuing 4th year of qualifying degree | 2021 |
B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S. | Candidates must possess Bachelor degree in Science (Post-Diploma /4 years after 10+2). | Completed or pursuing final year of qualifying degree. | 2021 |
B. Arch. | Candidate must be a Bachelor degree holder of Architecture (5 years course) | Completed or pursuing in the final year of qualifying degree. | 2021 |
M. Sc./ MCA / M.A or equivalent | Candidate should have Master’s degree in any branch of Mathematics/ Science / Computer Applications/ Statistics/ or equivalent | Completed or Currently in final year of qualifying degree. | 2021 |
Int. M.E./ M. Tech. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Technology/ Engineering (Five year program) | Already completed or pursuing 4th/5th year. | 2022 |
Int. M.E/ M. Tech (Post-B.Sc.) | Applicant must have a Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering /Technology (4 year program) | Completed or pursuing in the 2nd / 3rd /4th year
| 2023 |
Professional Society Examination(equivalent to B.E./B. Tech./ B. Arch) | Candidates should hold certificate of B.E/B.Tech /B.Arch equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by UPSC / MHRD /AICTE | Completed section A or equivalent of such professional Programmes | NA |
Candidates who are planning to appear in the GATE 2021 examination, should know about the GATE examination pattern. The following information has been collected based on available facts:
Paper | Code | Paper | Code |
Textile Engineering and Fiber Science | TF | Ecology and Evolution | EY |
Production and Industrial Engineering | PI | Electrical Engineering | EE |
Physics | PH | Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
Petroleum Engineering | PE | Chemistry | CY |
Metallurgical Engineering | MT | Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
Mining Engineering | MN | Chemical Engineering | CH |
Mechanical Engineering | ME | Civil Engineering | CE |
Mathematics | MA | Biotechnology | BT |
Aerospace Engineering | AE | Architecture and Planning | AR |
Life Sciences | XL | Agricultural Engineering | AG |
Engineering Sciences | XE |
Candidates who are willing to appear in GATE 2021 exam should follow a preparation strategy to crack the exam. Aspirants can check here some of the tips which will be helpful in the preparation of the exam:
Candidates participating in the GATE 2021 exam should know the syllabus of the exam. To know the syllabus, candidates should go through the official advertisement of the GATE. The syllabus for each paper will be different. All the papers will consist of General Aptitude Questions other than questions from the concerned subject. Candidates should start preparation according to the subject chosen.
The GATE cut-off marks may vary from course to course. Cut-off mark is the minimum qualifying marks on the basis of which candidates can get admission in the desired course. The GATE cut off marks will be available online on the official website. Candidates can check previous year cut-off marks. However, we recommend that each candidate should focus on their study only and prepare yourself for the GATE exam.
Question: How can I apply for GATE 2021? |
Answer: Visit GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal for submitting GATE 2021 application form. Read the instruction carefully and apply online. |
Question: Can I apply for GATE 2021 exam through offline mode? |
Answer: No. There will be no hard copy of GATE application form for sale available. Apply online. |
Question: How can I pay the application fee? |
Answer: You can make payment of application fee through Debit card, Credit card, net banking or e-challan as per your convenience. |
Question: Is there number of attempts fixed for GATE exam? |
Answer: No. There is no limit to the number of attempts. |
Question: What is the maximum age limit for appearing in GATE exam? |
Answer: There is no age limit. |
Questions: If my internet connection failed during the application process then what should I do? |
Answer: You should log in to GATE 2021 registration portal again continue to fill the application form. |
Question: How can I check the status of my application? |
Answer: You should log in to GOAPS website after submitting the online application. |
Question: Is it necessary to upload photograph and signature with given specification? |
Answer: Yes, you have to upload photograph and signature with required specification otherwise application form will be rejected. |
Question: Is there any provision of negative marking in the GATE 2021 exam? |
Answer: Yes negative marking is applicable for multiple choice questions only. |
Question: Is it necessary to upload the category certificate? |
Answer: Yes. Reserved category candidates seeking relaxation in application fee should upload category certificates. |
Question: Should I send the hard copy of the application form to the authority? |
Answer: No, there is no need to send the hard copy of the GATE application form. |
Question: What will be the expected cut-off marks for GATE 2021? |
Answer: Cut-off marks are different for each year, one cannot expect the cut-off marks. You should focus on your study only. |
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