GATE Exam Pattern 2021 (OUT) - Know Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme
GATE Exam Pattern 2021 - IIT Bombay has released the exam pattern of GATE 2021 on the official website- gate.iitb.ac.in. GATE 2021 exam pattern consists of mode of GATE 2021 exam, number of questions asked, section in paper, marking scheme, and more. There are a few changes in the GATE paper pattern 2021 such as including Multiple Select Question (MSQs) and/or Numerical Answer Type Questions. Also, the number of questions in the Engineering Mathematics section has been increased by 3 and Subject questions reduced by 3. GATE exam pattern 2021 will help candidates to know all important details about the GATE question paper which will help them to prepare in a better way.
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As per the GATE exam pattern, there will be MCQs, MSQs and/or NAT in GATE exam. 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. GATE question paper will be created based on the latest GATE examination pattern. Read on, to get detailed information about GATE 2021 exam pattern.
GATE Exam Pattern 2021- What's New?
A few new additions are done in GATE 2021 exam pattern. Candidates have to consider the below changes in the GATE paper pattern to prepare well for the exam.
- IIT Bombay has released an official notice stating that two new subject-papers have been added for the GATE 2021 examination. This has made the total of GATE subject papers to 27. GATE 2021 new subjects are - ES (Environmental Science and Engineering) and XH (Humanities and Social Sciences).
- Syllabus revised for all papers
- New type of question- (MSQs) added
- Engineering Mathematics questions has been increased by 3 and Subject questions reduced by 3
GATE Exam Pattern 2021 Highlights
Feature | Description |
Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Number of Questions | 65 |
Total Marks | 100 |
Questions Type | There will be two question types:
|
Number of sections | Will comprise of total 3 sections except for AR, CY, GG, EY, XL, PH and MA papers : General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics (for XL papers it is Chemistry) and Subject – Specific section |
General Aptitude Section | Will consist of a compulsory General Aptitude (GA) section constituting of 10 questions. 5 of the questions among 10 will carry 1 mark and the rest 5 will carry 2 marks each. Total marks - 15. |
Marking Scheme | Two types of MCQs:
|
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern - Paper Code Wise Subject Weightage
Paper Code | Exam Pattern |
CE, CS, EC, AE, AG, BT, CH, ME, MN, MT, EE, IN, TF, XE, PE, ST and PI | GA (General Aptitude) – 15 Engineering Mathematics – 13 question Subject of the Paper – 72 question |
AR, CY, GG, EY, XL, PH and MA | GA (General Aptitude) – 15 Subject of the Paper – 85 |
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern- Marking Scheme
Paper Code | General Aptitude Marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Negative Marking |
CS, CY, EC, EE, CE, CH, AR, AE, AG, EY, BT, GG, IN, ME, MA, PH, PI, TF, MN, MT, PE, ST | 15 | 85 | 100 | 1/3rd Mark will be deducted for 1 mark question; 2/3rd Mark will be deducted for 2 mark question |
XE (Section A + any two sections) | 15 | 15+2*35 | 100 | |
XL (Section P + any two sections) | 15 | 25+2*30 | 100 |
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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 question 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.
GATE 2021 Question Paper Patterns
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 paper.
GATE 2021 Geology and Geophysics Paper (GG)
The Geology and Geophysics Paper of GATE 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 Exam Pattern for Engineering Sciences
Section | Type of Question | Number of Question | Sub-total (Marks) |
Section A (Compulsory) | 1 Mark Question | 7 | 7 |
2 Marks Question | 4 | 8 | |
Section B to H | 1 Mark Question | 9 | 9 |
2 Marks Question | 13 | 26 |
GATE 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 2021 Paper Pattern for Life Sciences
Section | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Sub-Total (Marks) |
Chemistry Section or Section P (Compulsory) | 1 mark questions | 5 | 5 |
2 mark questions | 10 | 20 | |
Sections Q to U | 1 mark questions | 10 | 10 |
2 mark questions | 10 | 20 |
GATE Exam Subjects and Code
GATE exam pattern 2021 is different for different subjects. Below is the subject-wise GATE exam subjects paper code for all 27 subject-papers of GATE.
GATE 2021 Paper Codes
Paper | Code | Paper | Code |
AR | Geology and Geophysics | GG | |
BT | MA | ||
AE | PE | ||
AG | Engineering Sciences | XE* | |
CH | Life Sciences | XL** | |
CE | IN | ||
CS | MN | ||
EC | ME | ||
EE | Textile Engineering and Fiber Science | TF | |
Chemistry | CY | PI | |
Ecology and Evolution | EY | PE | |
Statistics | ST | Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES | Humanities and Social Sciences | XH |
GATE 2021 Paper Codes for XH
XH Paper Sections | Code |
Reasoning and Comprehension (Compulsory) 25 marks | B1 |
Any of the following Optional Subjects (60 marks) | |
Economics | C1 |
English | C2 |
Linguistics | C3 |
Philosophy | C4 |
Psychology | C5 |
Sociology | C6 |
GATE 2021 Paper Codes for XE and XL
XE Paper Sections | Code | XL Paper Sections | Code |
Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory) | A | Chemistry (Compulsory) | P |
Fluid Mechanics | B | Biochemistry | Q |
C | Botany | R | |
Solid Mechanics | D | Microbiology | S |
Thermodynamics | E | Zoology | T |
Polymer Science and Engineering | F | Food Technology | U |
G | |||
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | H |
**XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers will consist of sections listed in the table above
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How will GATE 2021 Question Paper Design?
GATE exam will test the abilities of candidates registered for the examination on various grounds. The question papers are designed as per the GATE 2021 exam pattern
Recall – The questions asked in the GATE question 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.
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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 Entrance Exam
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.
GATE Exam Pattern 2021 - Points to Remember
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 will be related to the of GATE syllabus 2021.
According to the GATE 2021 exam pattern, 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.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - GATE Exam Pattern 2021 (OUT) - Know Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme
Question: Where can I find the official exam pattern of GATE?
Answer:
IIT Bombay will release the official GATE exam pattern 2021 along with the brochure to help students prepare for the exam.
Question: How do I know if I am prepared for the GATE exam?
Answer:
If a candidate has a doubt, he should check if he or she is ready for GATE 2021 with the help of certain factors like topics covered, etc.
Question: Will I be provided with any white paper for rough work and calculations during the examination?
Answer:
A scribble pad will be provided to the candidate that can be used to do the rough work. However, candidates will have to return the scribble pad after the examination.
Question: Can I use a physical calculator during the examination?
Answer:
No. Candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator which has to be used to answer the questions.
Question: How many questions are in total asked in GATE exam?
Answer:
According to the GATE 2021 exam pattern, the paper has a total of 65 questions.
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