GATE 2021 Exam: Download Official Brochure, Exam Date, Eligibility, Exam Pattern & New Subjects
GATE 2021 official notification and brochure is
released by IIT Bombay! The most important phase of an engineering
candidate has begun with this notification as GATE exam provides the best
opportunities such as PSU Jobs and Post Graduation in IIT's, NIT's etc.
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GATE Notification 2021
- The official GATE poster has been published, according to which GATE online registration will begin on 14th September 2020. The aspirants can take a quick look and download GATE 2021 Poster.
GATE 2021: Important Dates
- The exam dates for GATE 2021 has been declared now. Candidates may quickly check the official dates and their respective events below:
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Events |
Important Dates |
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Opening Date of Submission of (Online) Application (through GOAPS) |
14th September 2020 |
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Closing Date for Submission of (Online) Application (through GOAPS) |
30th September 2020 |
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Extended Closing Date (with Late Fee)for Submission of (Online) Application |
7th October 2020 |
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Last Date for Requesting Change of Examination City |
13th November 2020 |
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Admit Card will be available in the Online Application Portal |
8th January 2021 |
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GATE 2021 Examination
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Announcement of the Results in the Online Application Portal |
22nd March 2021 |
GATE Eligibility Criteria 2021
IIT Bombay has revised the eligibility criteria this year, 3rd year students are now eligible for GATE 2021, So while preparing for GATE 2021 You must be aware with the Eligibility criteria for different Qualifying degrees. Check the detailed Eligibility Criteria below:
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Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying Degree / Examination |
Description of Eligible Candidates |
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B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm |
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering /Technology) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
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B. Arch. |
Bachelor’s in Architecture (5 years course) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
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B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S. |
Bachelor’s in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher grade or already completed |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards |
Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed |
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M. Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent |
Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed |
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Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) |
Currently in the 1st /2nd/3rd/4thyear or already completed |
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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 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed |
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B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. |
Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 years program) |
Currently in the 3rd year or already completed |
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Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S.-M.S |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
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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) |
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
- Some of these Professional Societies/Institutions, which conduct the examination in various fields of engineering, are as follows.
- The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
- The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
- The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
- The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
- The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
- The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
- However, the candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/UPSC as equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. / B.Planning, etc.
GATE Application Fee 2021
The Application fee will change after 30th Sept. 2020. Application fee for GATE 2021 for different categories and different places are mentioned below in detail:
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For Examination Centres in India |
On or Before 30th Sept. 2020 |
During the Extended Period |
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Female candidates |
₹ 750 |
₹ 1250 |
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SC/ST/PwD* category candidates |
₹ 750 |
₹ 1250 |
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All other candidates |
₹ 1500 |
₹ 2000 |
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For Examination Centres outside India (All
Candidates) |
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Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu |
US$ 50 |
US$ 70 |
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Dubai and Singapore |
US$ 100 |
US$ 120 |
GATE Registration 2021: Apply Form Online Steps
Applicants are advised to take a look at the given below details of GATE Registration:
- Aspirants must apply online only.
- GATE registration 2021 will begin on 14th September 2020.
- The closing date of registration is 30th September 2020
- There is a one month gap provided by the authority for the application process.
- Aspirants should fill GATE 2021 Online Application form through GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- Register yourself as a “New User”.
- After successfully completing the registration process, you will get access to GOAPS.
- Thereafter, you are required to log in using your GOAPS Enrolment ID and GOAPS Password.
- Students need to upload scanned photograph, signature, thumb impression, degree certificate or category certificate while filling up the GATE 2021 application form.
- International candidates can also apply for GATE 2021 Examination.
- GATE 2021 will be conducted in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.
- Application Procedure for international candidates is the same as Indians.
- International applicants must possess a valid passport if they are willing to apply for GATE 2021.
GATE Application Procedure 2021
The mode of the application process is online for GATE 2021. The candidates are requested to carefully follow the given six-step process to successfully submit the GATE application form.
- Registration through GOAPS
- Filling of GATE Application Form
- Uploading Required Documents
- Preview of Filled Application Form
- Payment of Application Fee
- Submission of Filled Application Form
GATE Application Checklists
As a checklist, the applicant MUST verify that he/she has filled in and uploaded the following information, whichever is suitable:
- Personal information like name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s/guardian's name, parent’s/guardian's mobile number, etc.
- Address for Communication including PIN code.
- Eligibility degree details like College address, PIN code of college.
- Eligibility documents required to appear in GATE 2021, e.g., degree certificate, Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute, etc.).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/PWD) in case a concession in application fee is claimed.
- Image of a recent good quality photograph adhering to the requirements specified.
- Image of signature (good quality) adhering to the requirements specified.
- Details of the same valid ID Proof that will be brought to the examination centre.
Important: It is advised that the applicant fill-up the details carefully in GOAPS without making ANY ERROR. The application is liable to get REJECTED in case of any error.
GATE Application Form Correction 2021
- Minor modifications corrections will be allowed to make in the GATE 2021 application form, but it is only allowed once the submission of application form is made. In case of any mistake, the applicant has to send an email subjecting “Correction in data (Enrolment Number)” along with the documented proof.
GATE Corrections/Modifications will be imparted in the given below fields only:
- Name of Candidate
- DOB
- Name of Parent/Guardian
- Status from Gen to OBC and OBC to General
- Have you graduated with the above degree?
- Year of Qualifying Degree
GATE 2021 Papers & Subject Codes
GATE 2021 will be conducted on 27 subjects (papers). The table below shows the list of papers and paper codes for GATE 2021. A candidate is allowed to appear in ANY ONE or UP TO TWO papers of the GATE examination.
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GATE Paper |
Code |
GATE Paper |
Code |
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Aerospace Engineering |
AE |
Instrumentation Engineering |
IN |
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Agricultural Engineering |
AG |
Mathematics |
MA |
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Architecture and Planning |
AR |
Mechanical Engineering |
ME |
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Bio-medical Engineering |
BM |
Mining Engineering |
MN |
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Biotechnology |
BT |
Metallurgical Engineering |
MT |
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Civil Engineering |
CE |
Petroleum Engineering |
PE |
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Chemical Engineering |
CH |
Physics |
PH |
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Computer Science and Information Technology |
CS |
Production and Industrial Engineering |
PI |
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Chemistry |
CY |
Statistics |
ST |
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Electronics and Communication Engineering |
EC |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
TF |
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Electrical Engineering |
EE |
Engineering Sciences |
XE* |
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Environmental Science & Engineering |
ES |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
XH** |
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Ecology and Evolution |
EY |
Life Sciences |
XL*** |
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Geology and Geophysics |
GG |
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GATE Exam Pattern 2021
The GATE Exam pattern consists of Multiple Choice Questions, Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) & Numerical Type Questions in all papers & their respective sections.
- In Multiple Choice Questions, applicants will be provided with 4 options, of which only one is correct. For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
- For Numerical Type Questions, a numerical value as the answer should be entered using a mouse and virtual keyboard on the monitor.
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), carrying 1 or 2 marks each in all the papers andsections. These questions are objective in nature, and each will have choice of four answers, out of which ONE or MORE than ONE choice(s) are correct. There is no negative marking for these questions.
- Take a look at the type of Questions usually being asked in GATE exam:
- Recall: These are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws of the discipline. The candidate is expected to be able to obtain the answer either from his/her memory directly or at most from the one-line computation.
- Comprehension: These questions will examine the candidate's knowledge of the basics of his/her field/course, by requiring him/her to draw simple conclusions from basic concepts.
- Application: In these questions, the candidate is required to apply his/her expertise either through computation or by logical reasoning.
- Analysis and Synthesis: In these questions, the candidate is presented with data, diagrams, images, etc. that require analysis before a question can be answered. A Synthesis question might require the candidate to compare two or more pieces of information.
GATE 2021 Syllabus
Syllabus for GATE 2021 has been revised, and two subjects have been added this year- Environment Sciences(ES), Humanities and Social Sciences(XH). Since the syllabus is changed, find the latest syllabus PDF branch wise below:
How to Prepare for GATE 2021
- Stepping towards the path for GATE preparation, there are some initial imperatives which candidate should equip to strengthen his armour of knowledge and improve rankings in GATE cut off the list.
GATE Cut Off 2021
- The cut off marks will be announced separately for each branch for GATE 2021.
- Various public and private sector undertakings that consider GATE scores for employment purposes will also declare their own cut off marks.
- You can check the cut off marks on the official website.
GATE 2021 Result
- GATE results will be announced on the 22nd March 2021 and will be available on the GOAPS Website.
- GATE 2021 score is valid for THREE YEARS from the date of announcement of the results.
Importance of GATE Exam
Students may use the GATE score or GATE rank for admissions to Post Graduate Programmes like M. Tech, Direct PhD, ME, MS in institutes such as IITs and IISc etc with monetary assistance offered by Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). Not to forget, PSUs also uses the GATE scores for selecting applicants for various prestigious jobs with attractive remuneration. The direct admission in the PhD course has also been done through GATE.
The key factors that make GATE Exams important are:
- Teaching Profiles: Professor, Asst. Professor at IITs, NITs, reputed educational institutes etc.
- Tech - Campus placements in National and International private or public organizations
- several reputed PSUs and research organizations recruit on the basis of GATE Score. i.e. IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PGCIL, BARC etc.
- Junior Research Associates/ Senior Project Associates
- Junior Research Fellow: ISRO, DRDO, BARC, CSIR, IITs etc.
- Senior Research Fellow: DRDO, IITs, BARC, ISRO, CSIR, etc.
- Technical value add-on
- Scientists “C” grade job opportunity
- Bright Career in Research & Development
- Subject or Domain Proficiency
GATE Previous Year Questions Papers
- Practice Previous Year papers for Individual branches to cope up with the level and pattern of GATE 2021 Exam
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