GATE 2021 The Result will be declared on 22 March 2021
GATE 2021 Exams Papers Schedule is released. The Admit Card is expected to be released on 8th January 2021.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2021) is one of the national-level entrance examinations. It is conducted every year jointly by the Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore & one of the IITs.
This year IIT Bombay is the conducting body of GATE 2021. The exam is a gateway to get admission in Master’s programs and direct doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Science.
GATE 2021Exam Dates- 5,6,,7,12,13,14 February 2021
Announcement of Result 22 March 2021
For International candidate
- The exam will be conducted if the current covid-19 situation eases and other restrictions are relaxed. If the situation prevails the GATE-2019 exam in international centre will be cancelled
Examination pattern 2021
- GATE 2021 will be conducted for 27 papers. The Exam will be conducted in online mode only (Computer Based Test).
- Candidates are given the opportunity to choose more than one subject. Students can appear for ONE or TWO subjects in the GATE exam. However, the option of two subjects is applicable only for a prescribed set of combinations.
For Mock Test students can log on to following link
https://gate.iitb.ac.in/G21/mock.php
What is GATE 2021 exam?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a National level examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Science and Engineering. It is administered to enroll into the Masters Program of institutes as well as jobs at Public Sector Companies.
- The minimum eligibility criteria:
- 3rd year Graduation candidates can apply for the exam.
- Graduates from Arts and Commerce streams can also apply for GATE examination.
- Age Limit
No maximum or minimum age requirement
- Nationality
- Indian citizens and the candidates from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, UAE, Singapore and Ethiopia.
- Registration form date:
GATE 2021 registration date is starting from 11th September and will go till 30th September 2020.
- Mode of Registration:
Online
- Organizing Institute for GATE 2021
IIT Bombay
- Examination dates
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th and 14th of February 2021
- GATE 2021 Registration Fee:
| Category | Amount to be paid: (September 11 to 30) | Extension fees (October 1 to 7) |
| Male (General, OBC and Others) | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 2,000 |
| Female candidatesSC/ ST/ PwD | Rs. 750Rs. 750 | Rs. 1,250Rs. 1,250 |
| International Students (Singapore and Dubai) | US$ 100 | US$ 120 |
| International Students (Colombo, Addis Ababa, Kathmandu and Dhaka) | US$ 50 | US$ 70 |
- Important dates related to GATE Application :
| GATE Application form correction window | Last week of October 2020 |
| Last date for requesting change of examination city | 3rd week of November 2020 |
| Issue of GATE Admit Card | Last date for requesting a change of examination city |
| Exam date (Announced) | February (5th to 7th 2021) and February (12th to 14th 2021) |
| Official answer key releasing | 10 days after the exam |
| Result declaration | 2nd week of March 2021 |
| Publishing of Scorecard | One week after the declaration of results |
| Start of counseling cum admission process | April 2021 |
- Important things required while filling out the GATE application form 2021:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Scanned copy of self-signature
- Degree certificates
- Category Certificates – SC/ST/PWD or Dyslexic Certificate, if required
- Government-issued ID proof (Driving license/ Aadhaar card/ Passport/ Voter ID card etc.)
- Important points related to subjects:
- Two additional subjects are also being introduced: Environmental science and engineering (ES), Humanities and social sciences (XH) rising. Hence, GATE will be conducted for 27 subjects over six days and twelve sessions.
- Candidates can opt for two subjects during the GATE examination.
- GATE examination pattern:
| Compulsory Subjects | Total Marks |
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Reasoning & Comprehension | 25 |
| Candidates can apply from the subjects below (Any two): | 60 |
| Economics | |
| English | |
| Linguistics | |
| Philosophy | |
| Psychology | |
| Sociology |
- Importance of GATE for various institutes
- M.E./M.Tech/PhD at the IITs, NITS, IIITs, CFTIs
- Recruitment in Public Service Undertakings (PSUs).
- Validity of GATE Examination 2021
Three Years after the announcement of the results
- APPLY ON THE WEBSITE TO FILL THE FORM:
- First of all login and fill in the GATE application form
- Upload the required documents
- As per the category, pay the GATE registration fee for 2021
- Preview the entered details and submit the application form.
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
The GATE 2021 will be only conducted if the current COVID-19 situation eases and travelling restrictions will get relaxed.
Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to Postgraduate Programs (Master’s and Doctoral) with the 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.
hings required during GATE 2021 Registration
Steps to fill GATE Application Form 2021
Candidates need to follow the steps provided below in order to apply for GATE exam:
- Complete the registration process by providing required information
- Login and fill the rest of GATE application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the GATE registration fee 2021 according to category
- Preview the details entered and submit the application form.
GATE 2021 Registration Fee
| Category | Amount (September 11 to 30) | Fees during period of extension (October 1 to 7) |
| Male (General, OBC and Others) | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 2,000 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1,250 |
| Female candidates | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1,250 |
| International Students of Dubai and Singapore | US$ 100 | US$ 120 |
| International Students of Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu | US$ 50 | US$ 70 |
GATE 2021 is scheduled to be conducted from February 5 to 7 and 12 to 14 across the country. GATE is conducted to screen the candidates to offer admission into M.E./M.Tech/PhD at the IITs, NITS, IIITs and CFTIs and also for recruitment in Public Service Undertakings (PSUs).
IIT Bombay has released the GATE application form 2021 on the official website at appsgate.iitb.ac.in. The GATE 2021 registration date has started from September 11 and will be open till September 30, 2020. Candidates can apply in online mode only. The GATE application fee can be paid till October 7, 2020. Candidates will have to register at GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) in order to fill out the GATE application form 2021.
GATE 2020 Application Form is open for J&K candidates. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted to provide admission in postgraduate Engineering and Technology programmes. It is a national-level examination conducted by the IIT, Delhi. Through this exam, admission will be offered to many private or government engineering institutions all over India. GATE 2020 application process can be done through online mode. Candidates can read this article to know complete details about the GATE 2020 Registration, dates, eligibility and procedure to apply.
