GATE 2021: CCMT Counselling (Started), Cut Off, Admission
GATE 2021 CCMT Seat Allotment for special round 3 has been released. COAP Admission Offers (Round F) has been released on 5th August 2021. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2021) is one of the national level entrance examination. It is conducted every year jointly by Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore & one of the IITs.
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. Through this article, candidates will get the complete information of GATE 2021.
GATE 2021 Notifications – CCMT Seat Allotment Released
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GATE 2022 Exam Date has been announced. The exam will be held over 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th February 2022. Check more details about GATE 2022 here.
GATE 2021 CCMT Seat Allotment for special round 3 has been released on 7th September 2021. Check here for counselling details.
GATE 2021 COAP Admission Offers for Round F has been released on 5th August 2021 through login. Check here for admission details.
GATE 2021 Score Card has been released on 27th March 2021. Check here for score card details.
GATE 2021 Result has been declared on 20th March 2021.Check here for result details.
GATE 2021 Cut off has been released on 20th March 2021.Check here for cut off details.
GATE 2021 Final Answer keys & Question Papers (Official) has been released on 18th March 2021.Check Here for answer key details.
GATE 2021 Highlights
Who is the conducting body of GATE 2021 ? – IIT Bombay
When will result get declared ? 22nd March, Check Result
What will be the GATE score card released – Between – 26th March to 31st May
When will GATE 2021 cut off released ? – After Result announcement, Check cut off details here.
Through which mode result will get declare ? Online mode
Are GATE scores considered for direct recruitment in PSU’s ? Yes (As per respective criteria of PSU’s)
GATE 2021 Exam Dates
Here candidates can check the GATE Exam Dates for various events of 2021 session:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Online Application form opens | 11th September 2020 |
| Closing of submission of application form | 8th October 2020 |
| Last date for submission of application fee (an additional fee will be applicable) | 14th October 2020 |
| Change of category, paper & exam city (an additional fee will be applicable) | 28th October to 13th November 2020 |
| Choice of exam city edit | 13th to 15th December 2020 |
| Admit Card availability | 8th January 2021 |
| GATE 2021 Examination | 5th – 7th and 12th – 14th February 2021 |
| Final Answer Key | 18th March 2021 |
| Announcement of Result | 20th March 2021 |
| Cut Off | 20th March 2021 |
| Score card available | 27th March 2021 |
| COAP Counselling | Started |
| CCMT Counselling | 8th June 2021 |
GATE 2021 Answer Key
After the GATE 2021 examinations, candidates’ responses has been available at GOAPS. Candidates can get it by entering their login details.
GATE answer keys for various papers has been displayed in GATE website. Memory Based answer key has been released on 6th February 2021. Candidates may submit their queries on the answer keys in a given time period after the payment. Evaluation of examination papers is finalized and score has been released.
GATE 2021 Result
GATE results has been released by the official authority on 20th March 2021. It is made available on the GATE 2021 website.
Candidates can get the result by entering their login details. It show the qualifying status of the candidate. It is necessary to keep the result till the admission process gets over.
GATE 2021 Score Card
The GATE score card show the relative performance of the candidate in a particular subject. GATE 2021 score is valid for 3years from the date of announcement of the results.
The GATE 2021 scorecards can be downloaded between from 27th March 2021.
The GATE scorecard is printed with the photograph that candidate has submitted at the time of filing application form. GATE qualified candidates have to pay a fee of Rs. 500 those want to get a soft copy of his/her GATE Scorecard after last week of May 2021.
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GATE 2021 Cut Off
Gate 2021 Cut off has been released on 20th March 2021. It is made available via online mode. Below, candidates can check the expected cut off for GATE 2021 entrance examination. After released by the official authority we will update the actual cut off marks.
| 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 Counselling
The Centralized Counseling for M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan. has been organized by the CCMT 2021. The admission has been offered based on candidate’s GATE score of years 2019, 2020 and 2021, in all universities & colleges.
To participate in GATE counselling, candidates have to pay the counselling registration fee. The process for centralized admission to postgraduate programs has been started through COAP. It has also been started from 8th June 2021 through CCMT.
The counselling process is comprised of three stages that are 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 Admission
After appearing in the counselling successfully, the candidates can download their Provisional Admission Letter (PAL). Candidates have to report physically at the allotted institute for admission.
The candidates have to report with DVC issued by the RC and PAL downloaded from the CCMT-2021 website. They also have to carry the other documents notified by the respective institutes in their website.
Before reporting to allotted institute, the candidates will have to pay balance admission fee (if applicable) in the mode prescribed by the respective institutes in their website.
FAQ’s (Most Asked Questions)
GATE 2021 Application Form
Candidates must go through the application guidelines which are given below before proceeding for the application form filling:
- Candidates have to register and fill the application form through online mode at GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).
- The online GATE 2021 application form is made available from 11th September 2020 to 8th October 2020.
- Last date to submit the application form with late fee is till 12th October 2020.
- Candidates also have to upload the certificates/ documents, etc. in online mode only.
- 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.
- Candidate can appear in one or two papers. Students can appear for two papers as per the prescribed set of combinations.
- The candidates should not send any hard copy of application form/documents etc. to the conducting institution or any of the zonal GATE offices.
Application Fee:
- The fee can be paid in electronic mode.
- The application fee is neither refundable nor transferable.
- Payments have to be made online by using either net banking or debit card or credit card.
- Check the fee below:
| For Examination Centres 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 |
| For Examination Centres outside India (All Candidates) | ||
| Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu | US$ 50 | US$ 70 |
| Dubai and Singapore | US$ 100 | US$ 120 |
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Here, candidates can check the GATE Eligibility criteria for various programmes:
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examinations | Eligibility | Year of Qualification not later than |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2022 |
| 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 | 2023 (for 5 year) & 2022 (for 4 year) |
| B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed | 2022 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | Degree holders of 6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year | Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed | 2024 |
| MBBS | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. and those who are in the 5th/6h/7th semester of such programme. | 5th, 6th, 7th or already completed | 2022 |
| M. Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Science / Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications/ Arts or equivalent | Currently in the first year or already completed | 2022 |
| 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 | 2023 |
| 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 1st, 2nd or 3rd year or already completed | 2024 |
| Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the third year or already completed | 2024 |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./ B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/ 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 | NA |
Note: Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India:
- Must have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 4 years) in Engineering/Technology.
- Must 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 Application Form Correction
IIT Bombay has provided the GATE Application Correction facility on its website through online mode. The correction has been provided in some fields only.
Candidates have to rectify the defects in the application before the stipulated deadline. The application form correction can be done till 13th November 2020. For some other particulars, it can be done till 23rd November 2020.
Correction in examination city choice has been re-started from 13th till 15th December 2020.
Failing to rectify the defects within the stipulated time can lead to the rejection of the application and no further communication will be entertained in this regard.
GATE 2021 Admit Card
The GATE 2021 admit card has been made available through online mode on GOAPS website. No printed copy of the admit cards has been released by the authority.
The candidates have to appear at the examination centre on the date and time specified in the admit card. No request for any changes in the centre or date/time specified in the admit card has been entertained.
The admit card is made available for download from 8th January 2021. Candidates should carry printout of the downloaded admit card to the examination for the verification along with the original and valid photo Identity proof.
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern
Here, candidates can check the complete GATE Exam pattern in the below given section:
- Mode: The exam will be conducted in online (CBT) mode.
- No of Subject Papers: The exam will be conducted for 27 subject papers. Two new subject papers – Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) and Humanities & Social Sciences (XS) have been added this year.
- Type of Questions: The questions will of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) & Numerical Answer type (NAT).
- Type of Sections: There will be two of types of sections in each paper – Compulsory & Optional.
- Duration of Exam: The exam will be of total 3 hours.
- Maximum marks: The question paper will be of 100 marks.
- No. of Questions: The question paper will consist of 65 questions.
- Marking Scheme: For MCQs and NATs, various questions will be of 1 or 2 marks. In MCQs of 1 mark, 1/3 marks will be deducted for wrong responses. For MCQs of 2 mark, 2/3 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. There will be no negative marking for numerical type questions.
Note: There will be NO negative marking for a wrong answer in NAT questions.
GATE 2021 Syllabus
The GATE Syllabus will be provided by the official authority. Two new subjects (Environmental Science & Engineering and Humanities & Social Sciences) have been added in the syllabus of GATE 2021.
Here, we have given the syllabus for various subjects below:
Bio-medical Engineering (BM): Engineering Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electrical Circuits, Measurements and Control Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Sensors and Bioinstrumentation, Measurements and Control Systems, Biomechanics, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Biomaterials, Medical Imaging Systems.
Architecture and Planning (AR): Architecture and Design, Construction and Management, Building Materials, Environmental Planning and Design, Building and Structure, 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.
Chemical Engineering (CH): Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Engineering Mathematics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, etc.
Instrumentation Engineering (IN): Engineering Mathematics, Signals and Systems, Electrical Circuits, Control Systems, etc.
Petroleum Engineering (PE): Linear Algebra, Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Oil and Gas Well Testing, etc.
Civil Engineering (CE): Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, etc.
Statistics (ST): Calculus, Probability, Linear Algebra, Inference, Stochastic Processes, Multivariate Analysis, Design of Experiments & Regression Analysis.
GATE 2021 Preparation Tips
Here, candidates can check some GATE preparation tips to get help in the preparation for the exam:
- First of all, go through the complete syllabus, marking pattern and exam pattern of the examination.
- Make a schematic study time table and follow it on a regular basis.
- Go through best seller books for GATE 2021 preparation.
- Solve previous year question papers and sample papers provided by the various coaching institutions.
- Take online mock tests to know the pattern of question paper.
- Maintain your health and do not take stress during exam preparation. Do some yoga and meditation.
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If you have any query regarding GATE 2021, you can ask your query in the comments section given below.
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Please give me a Answer key for agricultural engineering students sir
I have completed my B.Tech in computer Science and i am looking for colleges which offers M.Tech in computer Science.
Kindly let me know about the Admission Process, Documents Required, Entrance exam if any conducted in universities like Thapar University, Manipal University, LPU, UPES,e.tc
I had made the payment but it shows that it was not a successful payment and it had rejected due to un successful payment
Sir 10 class percent 43 percent and 12 class 76 percent I eligible for admission in amu bsc agriculture
I have entered my name wrong ! But the website is not showing any option regarding name change ! Or it is like they will show the option after few days
You should contact to the official help desk of GATE.
I have received message that there is a defect in your gate application i.e., uploaded photo is blurred.I have uploaded another photo but till now it is showing that application is under process…could anyone pls tell me when will(date) these defects are verified??
Defect will verified soon.
I have applied for gate exam and completed the payment procedure also on 6th october but after opening the site it is showing to make payment again.What should I do now?
I have paid for the examination,but I didn’t got payment details in my acknowledgement
I have completed my BE engg in 2020 September and got my results.. Now i hav one backlog of 8th sem.. What should i apply instead of provinional degree certificate??
Can I take only one subject for the gate exam?
Sir I have only College ID as a ID proof. Can I submit this as a ID proof.
I filled application mistakenly as OBC. Can I correct it as General
I have applied to Gate 2021. It was rejected because of the sign. I uploaded it again. Again I got the same problem with the sign. I am getting tensed that my application will get rejected. Can u please tell me solution for it.
I register of 2021 gate . But I payment 2time , 1st time I pay but this not successful registration .. can I payment back my a/c ?
I want to apply for gate 2021 but don’t have my caste certificate at present . What can I do
In my Adhar card my name is as’Thummalabai Abu Salman”…in gate application it took name as “Abu Salman Thummalabai”….is it okay without any problem? Or need to do something?
what is the size of the documents that we have to upload?
is there any restriction to the size of the document?
what is the range of the documents size ?
I am from SPPU 2020 batch. My final year exams are in next month. So what should I fill in the Gate 2021 form in ‘are you graduated ?’ field .
is it compulsory to hava a latest caste certificate means before 6 months?
Is there no any Eligibility Document for Gate 2021 Application as in Gate 2020?
Sir I have not yet got degree certificate … can we apply provisional certificate as alternative ?
Can I change the college name when the correction facility is open ?
We will update all details regarding correction when it will be released.
I HAVE UPLOADED COLLEGE ID CARD IN PHOTO ID BY MISTAKE.
IS THERE ANY PROBLEM??IF YES CAN I CHANGE IT??
I’m an 4 year engineering student , I have one backlog , Am I eligible to apply gate 2021
Im from 3-1 sem b.tech presently…..
I’m i eligible to appear in gate 2021 …..?!!
You must go through the GATE 2021 Eligibility article.
Hello,
My brother wants to attempt his gate for the second time. But he lost his registration details. Whether those details are required to apply for the second time? What can be done if he doesn’t have those details?
I’m in last year of B.Tect , can i eligible for GATE exam ? If i’m eligible so which additional documents i need to upload?
I Am 44 yrs old.i got 49 percent in my BE electronics degree.am I eligible for gate2021.
can third-year B.Sc.(IT) Student give the GATE Exam ???
I belong to PWD category ,and i’m in B-Tech 7th sem. ECE
can You tell me what should i do so that i can qualify Gate .
i cant do much practice due to my physical health .
Does CGPA matters in Gate.
Sir mai ragistriaion nhi krpaayi sir ?sir any solution
I have completed bsc in IT. Am i.elegible for gate exam 2022
You must go through GATE 2021 Eligibility article.
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I am currently studying for
B.Sc chemistry. kindly inform me about the syllabus i want to be prepared for the gate.
I am currently studying degree 2nd year in chemistry .Kindly refer about the syllabus for my gate preparation.
Sir i am now pursuing third year b.tech ya i eligible for to write GATE but for fourth year is there eligibility for me Or not to write GATE
Sir..I completed b.sc(H) Electronics this year…so, am i eligible for GATE 2021 Exam?
sir..I completed b.sc(H) electrnoics..am i eligible for GATE 2021 Exam?
Respected sir/ma’am
I am from bihar in ST CATEGORY. Can i fill up Gate form as ST?
You must go through GATE 2021 Eligibility article.
I have completed my pg msc in physics .{specialization -material science } .I am eligible to apply for gate exam
Marking scheme for multiple select questions MSQ
I am doing my engineering in polymer science and chemical technology from Delhi Technological University so, can I give chemical engineering exam in gate…
You must check complete eligibility criteria here.
Sir after class 12 I can apply for gate 2021 or not I am in class 12
Not eligible to apply.
Can Engineering students opt for the humanities and social sciences paper instead of choosing Engineering subjects?
You must go through GATE 2021 Eligibility article.
can i go to b.sc general??
WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF GATE QUALIFIED STUDENTS OTHER THAN PG COURSES?
I am currently studying B.tech Mechanical . Am I eligible to write for CS Gate?
You must check GATE eligibility article.
I am currently studying m.sc 2,can I apply gate 2021 in computer science
What is the cut off mark for biomedical engineering?
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