GATE Exam Pattern 2021

GATE Exam Pattern 2021 - Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay decides the exam pattern of GATE 2021. The GATE 2021 exam pattern will consist of mode of examination, number of questions that will be asked, section in paper, marking scheme, and more. Knowing the exam pattern of GATE 2021 will help candidates to know all these important details about the question paper which will help them to prepare in a better way. Last year, authorities added one new paper - Biomedical Engineering (BM), making the total number of disciples to 25. IIT Bombay will release the GATE exam pattern 2021 through an official brochure in the PDF format. Candidates must note that the GATE exam consists of both multiple choice questions and numerical type questions (MCQs & NAT). Also, the marking schemes for different question papers will differ from each other. According to the exam pattern of GATE 2021, General aptitude subject will be common in all the questions papers. Rest other subjects will vary depending upon the GATE paper candidate opt for. Read on, to get detailed information about GATE exam pattern 2021:

GATE 2021 will be conducted by IIT Bombay tentatively in the first week of February in online mode for 25 disciples. Authorities conduct GATE 2021 to screen candidates either to offer admission into M.E./M.Tech/PhD at the IITs, NITS, IIITs and CFTIs or to recruit them in PSUs, provide fellowship or make them eligible for admission across the border. All the eligible candidates can fill and submit the GATE 2021 application form tentatively in the last week of August in online mode. Before proceeding towards exam pattern of GATE 2021, lets check the paper code:

GATE 2021 Paper Codes

GATE 2021 Paper Codes for XE and XL

**XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers will consist of sections listed in the table above

Key Highlights of GATE Exam Pattern 2021

GATE 2021 Exam Pattern - Paper Code Wise Subject Weightage

GATE Exam Pattern 2021 - Marking Scheme

Important Points Related to GATE 2021 Marking Scheme

• In GATE 2021, General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics will be compulsory sections which will include 15% weightage each in total marks in GATE papers with codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF and XE. The remaining 70% weightage will be given to the subject selected by the student.

• In case of GATE 2021 papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST and XL there will be a compulsory section of General Aptitude (15% of the total marks). The remaining 85% weightage will be given to the selected subject.

Key Points Related to GATE 2021 Papers

Below are the few important points that candidates need to know about GATE papers 2021:

GATE 2021 Papers (Except GG, XE, XL)

• GATE 2021 papers will have 45 questions, out of which 15 questions will carry 1 mark each and 30 will carry 2 marks each.

• There will be multiple choice questions and numerical answer type questions present in GATE 2021 paper.

GATE 2021 Geology and Geophysics Paper (GG)

• The Geology and Geophysics Paper of GATE 2021 will be divided in two parts - A and B.

• Part A is mandatory, while Part B will comprise two sections – Geology (Section I) and Geophysics (Section II). It is upto the candidates which section they want to opt.

• Part A will contain 25 questions carrying 1 mark each. Numerical answer type questions will also be present in this section.

• Part B (Section I and II) will contain 30 questions carrying 2 marks each.

GATE 2021 Engineering Sciences (XE)

• This paper will have one mandatory section which all candidates have to attempt i.e., Engineering Mathematics

• Another compulsory section will be General aptitude consists of 15 marks.

• Section A will consist of 11 questions of total 15 marks. The paper may also contain Some numerical answer type questions..

• Candidates will have the option to choose any of the sections from Section B to H.

• The sections (B to H) will comprise of 22 questions each carrying 35 marks in total.

GATE 2021 Life Sciences (XL)

• Chemistry (Section P) will be a mandatory section, consisting of 15 questions of total 25 marks. This section will also have a few numerical answer type questions.

• The paper will also have a General Aptitude section of total 15 marks.

• Apart from Chemistry, the candidates will also have to choose one more section from Q to U. Each of the sections from Q to U will consist of 20 questions carrying total 30 marks

GATE Engineering Sciences Paper Pattern

GATE 2021 Life Sciences Paper Pattern

How will GATE 2021 Question Paper Design?

GATE 2021 will test the abilities of candidates registered for the examination on various grounds. To test this, the paper will be designed in following way:

• Recall – The questions asked in the GATE 2021 paper will be directly linked to the principles, facts, formula or laws of the paper selected by candidate. Therefore, memory and computation skills of the candidates will be put to tests through this.

• Comprehension – There will be questions that will test the basic understanding of the candidates in respective fields of study. Therefore, candidates will have to stress on fundamental ideas to draw out simple conclusions.

• Application – Candidates will be required to apply their computational and logical reasoning skills.

• Analysis and Synthesis – The questions will comprise a mix of data, diagrams and images. Candidates will be able to solve the questions by analyzing the information contained in them.

Key Guidelines for GATE 2021

Keep the following instruction in mind while appearing for GATE 2021:

• Physical calculators, wristwatches and mobile phones are strictly prohibited inside the examination centres.

• For the ease and convenience of candidates, a virtual calculator will be provided on the screen of the candidates.

Guide to Attempt Online GATE 2021

How to navigate to a question?

• On the right side of the screen candidates will find a serial-wise list of questions.

• Candidates can directly navigate to a question by clicking on the question number.

• The question will be displayed on the screen when the question button is pressed.

Procedure to answer a question?

• In case of MCQs, candidates will have to click on the particular option to select it.

• To de-select the option, click on the option again. Candidates can also select the clear response option to de-select any option.

• In case of numerical type questions, enter the answer through the virtual keyboard present on the screen.

Steps to save answers?

• Candidates will have to click on the “Save and Next” option given on the screen.

• If candidates are unsure of their answer they can mark the question for review by selecting the “Mark for Review and Next” option.

• Once the time limit all the answers will be automatically submitted.

Points to Remember - GATE Exam Pattern 2021

• GATE 2021 will be conducted only in online mode (Computer Based Test mode).

• The exam will be held for 3 hours.

• All of the questions that will be asked in GATE 2021 will be related to the syllabus of GATE 2021.

• There will be two types of questions- Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Answer Type Questions.

• In case of MCQs candidates will have to select one answer from the 4 options given and in NAT questions students will have to enter the correct answer through the virtual keyboard.

• Candidates will also be provided with a scribble pad for the rough work.

This article has been written as per last year’s information. The article will be updated as soon as details are released by the authorities.