GATE Syllabus 2021, Exam Pattern, Date

GATE Syllabus 2021 : Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) is the Organizing Institute for GATE 2021. GATE Exam pattern 2021 and syllabus for each of the papers are available on GATE 2021 website @www.gate.iitb.ac.in. Read below to know the exam pattern and syllabus of all the 25 subjects/ papers of the GATE 2021.

• GATE 2021 examination will be conducted for 25 subjects on 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th & 9^th of February, 2021 in different cities across India, as well as, in 6 cities outside India.
• GATE 2021 exam will be conducted in two shifts, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM and from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
• According to GATE 2021 information brochure, GATE 2021 examination will be an online computer-based test having 2 types of questions – MCQs and NAT.
• Each paper shall be of 3 hours duration and consist of 65 questions for a total of 100 marks.
• Candidates will be allowed to appear in any one paper in any one session as per their choice and eligibility.

GATE 2021 Important Dates

Here you can find all the important dates related to the GATE 2021 Exam.

List of GATE 2021 Papers

A list having names of all the 25 papers and paper codes for GATE 2021 is given below.

Life Sciences (XL) and Engineering Sciences (XE) papers/subjects are of general nature and will be comprised of Sections listed in the below table

GATE 2021 Exam Pattern

The GATE 2021 exam pattern includes the type of questions, the design of the question paper, marking scheme, distribution of marks and questions, mode of the examination, and the duration. It will help you in understanding the exam pattern and prepare accordingly.

• GATE 2021 examination for all the 25 subjects will be conducted as an online computer-based test (CBT)
• Candidates will have to appear in one paper appropriate to the discipline of their qualifying degree
• Each paper shall be for 3 hours duration and has 65 questions for a total of 100 marks
• Each paper will have few MCQs carrying 1 or 2 marks; there will be negative marking for wrong answers. If there will be an MCQ for 2 marks then 2/3 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer but for 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer
• Each paper will also have Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions carrying 1 or 2 marks; there is no negative marking for a wrong answer
• There will not be any options provided for NAT. Candidates have to enter the answer in the provided space using the virtual numeric keypad on the screen. They will not be able to use the keyboard as it will be disabled.
• NAT questions will specify, up to which decimal place the answers should be provided, but candidates should try to give answers which are correct up to 3 decimal places.
• Each paper will have 10 questions of 15 marks on General Aptitude; questions will be designed to test the language & analytical skills
• Question papers of AR, ST, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, and XL will have questions from General Aptitude and the subject itself. No questions will be there from engineering mathematics. The General Aptitude section will carry 15% marks and the rest 85% marks will be for the main subject.
• Question papers of AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE will have questions from engineering mathematics, general aptitude and the subject itself. Questions related to core subjects will carry 70% of the total and the remaining 30% marks will be split evenly between General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics, as each section will carry 15% marks.

Marking Scheme [Distribution Of Marks and Questions]

10 General Aptitude (GA) questions carry a total of 15 marks will be in each paper. In the GA section of question paper, there will be 5 questions carrying 2-marks each and 5 questions carrying 1-marks each.

GG (Geology and Geophysics) Paper

• Along with the General Aptitude section, GG paper will have two more sections/parts – Part A and Part B
• Part A is compulsory for all the candidates; it will have 25 questions, each of 1 mark
• Part B contains two sections: Section 1 (Geology) and Section 2 (Geophysics); candidates will have to attempt questions in either Section 1 or Section 2; either section of Part B consists of 30 questions carrying 2-marks each

XE (Engineering Sciences) Paper

• Section General Aptitude will have 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks
• Along with the General Aptitude section, XE paper will have 2 more parts – Part A & Part B
• Part A is compulsory for all the candidates; it will have 11 questions on Engineering Mathematics; out of 11 questions carrying a total of 15 marks, there will be 4 questions carrying 2-marks each and 7 questions carrying 1-mark each.
• There will be also a few numerical answer type questions
• Part B will be optional; candidates will have to select any two of the sections; each of the sections will have 22 questions carrying a total of 35 marks. 13 questions will carry 2 marks and 9 questions will be of 1 mark each.

XL (Life Sciences) Paper

• Section General Aptitude will have 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks
• Along with the General Aptitude section, XE paper will have 2 more parts – Part A & Part B
• Part A is compulsory for all the candidates; it will have 11 questions on Chemistry; out of 15 questions carrying a total of 25 marks, there will be 10 questions carrying 2-marks each and 5 questions carrying 1-mark each.
• There will be also a few numerical answer type questions
• Part B will be optional; candidates will have to select any two of the sections; each of the section will have 20 questions carrying a total of 30 marks

Question Papers Other Than GG, XE, and XL

• Along with the General Aptitude section, papers will have 25 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 25 marks) and 30 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 60 marks) consisting of both the MCQ and NAT Questions.

GATE Syllabus 2021

Paper wise syllabus is given on GATE website gate.iitb.ac.in. Below we have given the syllabus for each of the papers.

General Aptitude (GA) [Common In All Papers]

• Verbal Ability – verbal analogies, English grammar, sentence completion, word groups,
  instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction
• Numerical Ability – Numerical estimation, numerical reasoning, Numerical computation, and data interpretation

Download GATE 2021 General Aptitude Syllabus PDF

GATE Paper Wise Syllabus

If you are planning to appear for GATE 2021 then you should prepare according to the GATE 2021 Syllabus PDF provided in the table below.

GATE 2021 Important Instructions

• While appearing for the examination, students must carry valid admit card and original photo identity proof along with them
• Students must report at the examination venue 60 minutes before the commencement of the examination
• Candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination center after 10:00 AM for the forenoon shift, and after 3:00 PM for the afternoon shift under any circumstances.
• Mobile phones or any other electronic device cannot be used inside the examination hall
• Printed or hand-written material inside the examination hall is strictly prohibited
• Candidates will be provided scribble pads by the invigilators for rough work. They are required to write his/ her name and registration number on the pad
• Candidates will be allowed to appear for the examination only after the credentials are verified
• Applicants will be permitted to occupy their seats 40 minutes before the start of the examination
• They will be allowed to log in to read the instruction 20 minutes before the exam
• Students are not permitted to leave the examination hall before the end of the examination
• Any kind of communication forms are also strictly prohibited inside the examination hall
• A virtual scientific calculator shall be provided to the aspirants of GATE 2021 on the screen

GATE Exam Dates 2021

GATE 2021 exam dates will be announced shortly on the official website of GATE 2021. As per the information brochure available on the official GATE 2021 website, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) shall be conducted on 1^st, 2^nd, 8^th, and 9^th of February 2021.

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GATE FAQs

1. What Are The Total Marks Of A GATE Paper?

A. Each of the GATE 2021 papers shall be of 100 marks, consisting of 1 mark, 1.5 mark, and 2-mark questions.

2. What Will Be The Mode Of GATE 2021 Exam?

A. GATE 2021 exam will be an online test i.e. a computer-based test.

3. What Type Of Questions Will Be Asked In GATE 2021, Objective or Subjective?

A. Papers of the GATE 2021 exam will have two types of questions – MCQs & Numerical Answer Type [NAT].

4. How Many Questions Are Asked In GATE?

A. In each paper of GATE 2021, there shall be 65 questions.

5. Can I Use Any Type Of Calculator For GATE Exam?

A. No, you cannot use any physical calculator. However, a virtual scientific calculator shall be provided on the computer screen on which you have to give your GATE 2021 exam.