GATE 2025 Answer Key Live (OUT): Updates on IITR GATE result at gate2025.iitr.ac.in; cut-offs, rank predictor

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Vikas Kumar Pandit | February 28, 2025 | 08:11 AM IST

NEW DELHI: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 answer key has been released by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee today, February 27. The institute has released the GATE 2025 response sheet along with the answer key. Engineering aspirants who appeared for the exam can download the GATE 2025 answer key from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Engineering aspirants can download the GATE 2025 response sheet by entering their enrolment ID or email address along with the password. The response sheet download link is available at goaps.iitr.ac.in. The GATE 2025 response sheet will carry details such as the candidate’s name, exam date, shift, questions, selected responses, and attempt status, enabling candidates to estimate their scores.

Candidates who are not satisfied with the GATE 2025 answer key can raise objections through the official website. Candidates can challenge or contest the questions and answer keys through the GOAPS portal till March 1, 2025. "Provisional candidates are not allowed for the contest, however they can see their responses in the candidates login portal," the official website said.

After reviewing the objections submitted by applicants, experts will release the final GATE answer key. IIT Roorkee will then prepare the GATE 2025 results based on the final answer key. As per the official schedule, the GATE 2025 result will be announced on March 19.

GATE Response Sheet 2025: How to download?

IIT Roorkee conducted the exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 for 30 test papers. Engineering aspirants can access the GATE 2025 response sheet by following the steps outlined below.

  • Visit the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • On the homepage, "GOAPS 2025 APPLICATION PORTAL" and click on it.
  • A new window will open.
  • Enter the enrolment ID or email ID and password.
  • The GATE exam 2025 response sheet will be displayed.
  • Download the GATE 2025 response sheet along with the question paper.

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GATE 2025 answer key released on gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Updates on response sheet, marking scheme, final answer key, normalisation method, cut-off marks, and more.

February 28, 2025 | 08:11 AM IST

GATE 2025 rank predictor tool

Candidates who took the exam can use the GATE rank predictor tool to estimate their ranks before the GATE 2025 results are declared. To access the tool, they must enter their application number, date of birth, paper code, and exam date.

February 28, 2025 | 08:11 AM IST

GATE 2025 rank predictor tool

Candidates who took the exam can use the GATE rank predictor tool to estimate their ranks before the GATE 2025 results are declared. To access the tool, they must enter their application number, date of birth, paper code, and exam date.

February 27, 2025 | 10:47 PM IST

GATE 2025 for 30 test papers

GATE 2025 was conducted for 30 test papers, and candidates appeared for one or two of them.

February 27, 2025 | 10:33 PM IST

GATE 2025 cut-off for data science

As per past trends, the expected GATE 2025 cut-off for data science is as follows:

Category

Expected GATE cut-off range

General

36.5-38

OBC-NCL, EWS

32-36

SC, ST, PwD

23-27

February 27, 2025 | 10:16 PM IST

GATE 2025: Marking scheme for MSQs

Candidates can have a look at the GATE 2025 marking scheme for MSQs below. 

  • Questions had 1 or 2 marks in all the GATE question papers 2025. 
  • Four options for each MSQ. 
  • There are no negative markings for MSQs.

February 27, 2025 | 09:18 PM IST

GATE cut-off for OBC category

The paper-wise GATE cut-off for the OBC category in the previous year was as follows:

GATE Paper

Qualifying GATE cut-off 2024

Aerospace Engineering

29.9

Agricultural Engineering

22.5

Architecture and Planning

37.3

Biomedical Engineering

22.5

Biotechnology

35

Civil Engineering

25.4

Chemical Engineering

22.5

Computer Science and Information Technology

24.8

Chemistry

22.6

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

33.3

Electronics and Communication Engineering

22.5

Electrical Engineering

23.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

34.1

Ecology and Evolution

32.2

Geomatics Engineering

36.9

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

37.8

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

44.1

Instrumentation Engineering

29.4

Mathematics

22.5

Mechanical Engineering

25.7

Mining Engineering

22.5

Metallurgical Engineering

36.9

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

22.5

Petroleum Engineering

38.3

Physics

28.8

Production and Industrial Engineering

27.4

Statistics

23.9

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

25.2

Engineering Sciences

32.5

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

33.3

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

43.2

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

44.7

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

35.3

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

47.4

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

32.4

Life Sciences

26.3

February 27, 2025 | 09:13 PM IST

GATE 2024 cut-off for IIT Indore

Candidates can check the closing rank of the IIT Indore branch-wise.

MTech Programs

General

EWS

OBC- NCL

SC

ST

Advanced Manufacturing

357

484

355

310

232

Applied Optics and Laser Technology

315

330

370

267

257

Biomedical Engineering

540

386

546

297

Nil

Communication & Signal Processing

509

602

459

345

266

Computer Science & Engineering

720

683

654

485

389

Electric Vehicle Technology

456

575

446

420

Nil

Material Science and Engineering

355

320

430

227

Nil

Mechanical Systems Design

461

477

412

326

257

Metallurgical Engineering

438

Nil*

320

Nil

236

Space Engineering

416

Nil*

Nil*

236

Nil

Structural Engineering

516

Nil*

555

421

270

Thermal Energy Systems

502

371

510

Nil

290

VLSI Design and Nanoelectronics

591

Nil*

499

400

363

Water, Climate and Sustainability

455

Nil*

491

293

359

February 27, 2025 | 08:25 PM IST

GATE rank vs marks 2025 for CSE

GATE rank vs marks for computer science and engineering (CSE) is given below.

Rank

GATE CSE Marks

1-10

85+

10-50

75-80

50-100

72-75

100-200

68-72

200-500

62-68

500-10000

56-62

10000-2000

50-56

2000-5000

40-50

5000-10000

32-40

February 27, 2025 | 07:51 PM IST

GATE 2025 answer key download

The GATE 2025 answer key can be downloaded by following these steps:

  • Visit the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on the link for the GATE 2025 answer key.
  • Enter the enrolment ID or email ID and password.
  • Download the GATE 2025 answer key in PDF format.

February 27, 2025 | 07:29 PM IST

GATE 2025 result date

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee conducted the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) on February 1, 2, 15 and 16 for 30 papers. The GATE 2025 result date is March 19. 

February 27, 2025 | 07:17 PM IST

GATE 2025 Cut-Off: Required scores for DA

As per past trends, the expected category-wise GATE 2025 cut-offs for data science are as follows:

Category

Expected GATE cut-off range

General

36.5-38

OBC-NCL, EWS

32-36

SC, ST, PwD

23-27

February 27, 2025 | 06:48 PM IST

GATE 2025 answer key release date

The IIT Roorkee has already posted the GATE 2025 answer key today, February 27. The GATE 2025 answer is available on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can calculate their probable marks using GATE 2025 answer key and response sheet. 

February 27, 2025 | 06:26 PM IST

Calculate GATE marks from response sheet

Candidates can compare marked answers with the GATE 2025 answer key and allot marks accordingly to calculate the probable scores. As per the GATE 2025 marking scheme, there is no negative marking for wrong answer in MSQ and NAT. However, for 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for incorrect response. In case of 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

February 27, 2025 | 06:06 PM IST

GATE 2025: Steps to challenge answer key

The GATE 2025 answer key can be challenged using by following these steps:

  • Visit the official GOAPS website at goaps.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on the “Contest Answer Key” tab.
  • You will be redirected to the payment gateway.
  • Make the required fee payment and enter the question number you wish to challenge.
  • Provide an explanation for the challenge.
  • Attach supporting documents and submit.

February 27, 2025 | 05:34 PM IST

Is 40 marks good in GATE?

No, 40 marks in GATE is not considered good. As per the analysis by Careers360 subject experts, 40 marks in GATE CSE is expected to correspond to a rank of around 5,000.

February 27, 2025 | 05:05 PM IST

GATE Answer key 2025: Institutes offering MTech in Data Science

The following institutes offer MTech programmes in data science and artificial intelligence:

  • IIT Bombay
  • IISc Bangalore
  • IIT Madras
  • IIT Delhi
  • NIT Tiruchirappalli
  • IIIT Hyderabad
  • IIT Hyderabad

February 27, 2025 | 04:45 PM IST

Is the GATE 2025 answer key released?

Yes, the GATE 2025 answer key is available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can challenge the GATE 2025 answer key by March 1. 

February 27, 2025 | 04:28 PM IST

GATE Cut-off 2025: Aerospace engineering

The expected category-wise GATE cut-off 2025 marks for aerospace engineering based on past trends are given below.

Category

GATE Cut-off 2025 marks

GATE 2025 paper 

Aerospace Engineering

General

34.3

OBC-NCL

EWS

28.9

SC

ST

PWD

23.1


February 27, 2025 | 04:07 PM IST

GATE 2025 Cut-off: Required score for NIT Patna

Previous years' GATE cut-offs for the open category at NIT Patna are given below. 

Programme

Maximum GATE Score

Minimum GATE Score

Environmental Engineering

403

363

Data Science & Engineering

574

540

Microelectronics and VLSI System Design

469

447

Design Engineering

532

363

Transportation Engineering

469

370

Thermal Engineering

488

388

Water Resources Engineering

736

351

Structural Engineering

509

419


February 27, 2025 | 03:25 PM IST

GATE 2025 cut-off for PSU recruitment

GATE scores are widely used for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) across India. Several PSUs rely on GATE scores to shortlist and hire candidates for technical and managerial positions. Candidates can refer to the previous year’s GRID India GATE cut-off below.

GATE paper

Job

Category

Cutoff

Electrical engineering

Executive Trainee(Electrical)

General

74.67

OBC

72.67

SC

60.33

ST

57.33

EWS

69.67

General (PwD)

24.33

OBC (PwD)

24.33

SC (PwD)

24.33

ST (PwD)

24.33

EWS (PwD)

24.33

February 27, 2025 | 03:09 PM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Details mentioned

The GATE 2025 answer key will carry details such as the exam name and year, organising institute, paper code, exam date, shift, question numbers, and the correct answers.

February 27, 2025 | 02:52 PM IST

GATE cut-off marks for IIT and NIT

IIT Roorkee has issued the GATE 2025 answer key and the result is scheduled to be out on March 19. The GATE cut-off marks for IITs and NITs play a crucial role in determining admission to MTech programmes across top engineering institutes in India. The cutoff marks vary based on factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, and seat availability in different specialisations. Candidates can check the previous year's GATE cutoff for NIT's from the table below. 

Institute

Max GATE Score

Min GATE Score

NIT Karnataka, Surathkal

765

742

NIT Delhi

751

680

Sardar Vallabhbhai NIT, Surat

726

610

International Institute of Information Technology, Naya Raipur

588

551

International Institute of Information Technology, Bhubaneswar

548

512

NIT, Srinagar

736

512

NIT Mizoram

468

459

NIT, Manipur

485

452

NIT Nagaland

476

451

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

469

404

NIT Hamirpur

603

544

NIT, Silchar

668

570

NIT Calicut

709

694

Visvesvaraya NIT, Nagpur

689

624

Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh

773

486

NIT, Tiruchirappalli

804

749

NIT, Warangal

785

751

IIIT, Una

494

477

Central University of Rajasthan

534

440

IIIT, Design and Manufacturing, Kurnool

506

485

NIT Goa

672

551

Malaviya NIT Jaipur

716

653

Motilal Nehru NIT Allahabad

712

675

Dr. B R Ambedkar NIT, Jalandhar

690

555

NIT Meghalaya

566

492

NIT Puducherry

595

540

NIT Arunachal Pradesh

490

467

NIT, Tiruchirappalli

797

765

Central Institute of Technology, Kokrajhar

491

491

IIIT Tiruchirappalli

657

530

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, District Howrah

760

588

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering and Technology

459

415

NIT Durgapur

628

580

NIT, Jamshedpur

664

584

IIIT, Pune

596

566

February 27, 2025 | 02:43 PM IST

IIT Bombay GATE cut-off for MTech programmes

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) cut-off for MTech in civil engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay declined last year. The category-wise GATE cut-offs for the last year's for major MTech programmes at IIT Bombay are provided below. 

MTech Programmes

General

OBC-NCL

SC/ST

Computer Science and Engineering

750

675

500

Aerospace Engineering

500

450

333

Chemical Engineering

600

540

400

Transportation Systems Engineering

650

585

433

Geotechnical Engineering

600

540

400

Water Resources Engineering

570

513

380

Structural Engineering

675

608

450

Ocean Engineering

600

540

400

Remote Sensing

600

540

400

Construction Technology and Management

600

540

400

Earth Sciences

325

293

217

Electrical Engineering

510

459

340

Mechanical Engineering

600

540

400

Read More: 

GATE 2025: IIT Bombay cut-offs sank for MTech civil engineering last year; previous years' trends

February 27, 2025 | 02:37 PM IST

General instructions to check or verify the GATE 2025 answer keys

Candidates should keep the following points in mind while verifying the GATE answer key:

  • The questions and answer options were shuffled during the examination. The responses provided now appear in the same order as they were displayed during the exam. Candidates must match their questions with those in the "Master Question Paper" to ensure accuracy. The keys correspond only to the "Master Question Paper."

  • The session number in the "View Response" section is marked as S1 and S2 for the forenoon and afternoon sessions, respectively, on a given exam date. This number does not correspond to the session number (S1 to S8) mentioned in the registration details.


February 27, 2025 | 02:31 PM IST

GATE cut-off for PSU

PSUs will announce the GATE 2025 cut-off scores for recruitment on their respective official websites. Candidates can refer to the table below for the previous GATE cut-off for PSU at NTPC 2023 recruitment from the table below.

Discipline

UR

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

PwBD

(OH)

PwBD

(HH)

PwBD

(MD)

Electrical

392

675

675

1696

1908

9261

NA

NA

Mechanical

421

926

862

2501

3834

13959

17079

11564

Electronics

276

428

322

874

2450

9172

13449

NA

Instrumentation

1301

1514

1761

1761

3235

NA

NA

NA

Instrumentation

81

269

214

669

530

2307

6784

NA

Mining

106

280

212

427

641

NA

NA

NA

February 27, 2025 | 02:17 PM IST

How to calculate GATE score

Candidates who appeared for the GATE 2025 exam can use the GATE marks calculator to estimate their expected scores.

  • Download the GATE answer key and response sheet.
  • Compare your responses with the provisional GATE answer key.
  • Identify the correct and incorrect answers.
  • Use the GATE exam pattern to calculate your expected marks.

February 27, 2025 | 01:59 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: GATE rank vs marks cse

Engineering aspirants can refer to the table below for the expected GATE rank vs marks for computer science and engineering (CSE).

Rank

GATE CSE Marks

1-10

85+

10-50

75-80

50-100

72-75

100-200

68-72

200-500

62-68

500-10000

56-62

10000-2000

50-56

2000-5000

40-50

5000-10000

32-40

February 27, 2025 | 01:45 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key for ME: Rank vs marks

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 rank vs marks for the mechanical engineering branch from the list given below.

RankMarks for mechanical engineering
1-1092+
10-5087-92
50-10085-87
100-20082-85
200-50079-82
500-1000075-79
10000-200075-79
2000-500063-71
5000-1000051-63

February 27, 2025 | 01:36 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Qualifying cut-offs vs admission cut-offs

GATE cut-offs are classified into two types: qualifying and admission cut-offs. The GATE qualifying cut-off refers to the minimum marks required to pass the entrance exam. On the other hand, the GATE admission cut-off is determined by individual participating institutes, setting the minimum marks needed for admission.

February 27, 2025 | 01:18 PM IST

How to download GATE 2025 answer key?

The GATE 2025 answer key can be downloaded by following these steps:

  • Visit the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on the link for the GATE 2025 answer key.
  • Enter the enrolment ID or email ID and password.
  • Download the GATE 2025 answer key in PDF format.

February 27, 2025 | 01:10 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Minimum score for MTech admission at NIT Tiruchirappalli

Candidates can check the previous year's maximum and minimum GATE scores from the open category required for admission to NIT Tiruchirappalli.

PG Program

Group

Maximum GATE Score

Minimum GATE Score

Chemical Engineering

G1

497

370

Energy Efficient & Sustainable Architecture

G1

661

478

Material Science & Engineering

G2

502

437

Thermal Power Engineering

G1

751

575

VLSI System

G2

789

750

Energy Engineering

G1

353

353

Energy Engineering

G4

590

590

Industrial Safety Engineering

G2

565

565

Industrial Automation

G3

498

476

Industrial Engineering & Management

G1

661

568

Chemical Engineering

G2

638

511

Industrial Automation

G1

464

383

Transportation Engineering & Management

G1

676

567

Welding Engineering

G2

526

420

Environmental Engineering

G2

643

549

Energy Engineering

G3

499

464

Process Control and Instrumentation

G2

574

417

Structural Engineering

G1

690

601

Non Destructive Testing

G1

451

392

Computer Science & Engineering

G2

804

749

Energy Engineering

G2

481

449

Power Systems

G1

543

494

Manufacturing Technology

G1

568

510

Computer Science & Engineering

G1

797

765

Environmental Engineering

G3

473

473

Data Analytics

G1

749

715

Environmental Engineering

G1

685

563

Process Control and Instrumentation

G3

591

591

Industrial Metallurgy

G2

491

402

Power Electronics

G1

707

587

Industrial Safety Engineering

G1

567

490

Industrial Safety Engineering

G4

480

480

Communication Systems

G1

623

568

Geotechnical Engineering

G1

593

505

Industrial Safety Engineering

G3

392

392

Industrial Automation

G2

405

405

Material Science & Engineering

G3

467

407

VLSI System

G1

732

677

February 27, 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

GATE 2025 result date

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee will declare the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) on March 19.

February 27, 2025 | 12:35 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Chemical engineering cut-off

GATE 2025 answer key for CE (Chemical engineering) has been issued by IIT Roorkee. Candidates can review the past five years GATE CE cut-off scores for various categories through the link given below.

Read More: GATE 2025 Cut-off: Chemical Engineering cut-off drop for all categories; branch-wise qualifying marks

February 27, 2025 | 12:24 PM IST

GATE 2025 Response Sheet: IIT Madras cut-offs for MTech admission

IIT Madras provides 31 MTech programmes across 18 departments, including computer science, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, chemical engineering, and biotechnology. Engineering aspirants can check the previous year's category-wise GATE cut-offs for MTech programmes with Half-Time Teaching Assistantship (HTTA) through the link below.

Read More: GATE 2025: IIT Madras cut-offs went up for major MTech programmes last year

GATE 2025 response sheet download link available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. GATE 2025 Answer Key: IIT Madras cut-offs

February 27, 2025 | 12:21 PM IST

GATE 2025 chemical engineering answer key

IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 chemical engineering answer key on the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. 

February 27, 2025 | 12:18 PM IST

GATE 2025 college predictor

The GATE college predictor tool helps candidates estimate the colleges and programmes they may get based on their GATE scores. It analyses previous years' data and trends to offer insights for making informed choices about institutions and courses.

February 27, 2025 | 12:12 PM IST

GATE 2025 answer key details

The GATE 2025 answer key will include the following details:

  • Exam date and shift
  • Paper code
  • Question ID and corresponding questions
  • Officially correct answers for each question
  • Set code (if applicable)

February 27, 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

How to download GATE 2025 response sheet?

Candidates can download the GATE 2025 response sheet by following these steps:

  • Visit the official GATE 2025 website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on the "GOAPS 2025 APPLICATION PORTAL".
  • A new window will open. enter the enrolment ID or email ID and password.
  • GATE 2025 response sheet will be displayed.
  • Download the GATE 2025 response sheet.

Download GATE 2025 response sheet through the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.GATE 2025 response sheet out

February 27, 2025 | 12:02 PM IST

GATE 2025 rank predictor tool

Candidates who appeared for the exam can use the GATE rank predictor tool to estimate their ranks before the GATE 2025 results are announced. To access the tool, they need to enter their application number, date of birth, paper code, and exam date.

Read More: Calculate GATE 2025 rank using score predictor tool; college, admission chances

February 27, 2025 | 11:58 AM IST

GATE 2025 score predictor

The GATE 2025 score predictor helps candidates estimate their scores based on the marks obtained in the exam. To access the GATE 2025 score predictor, candidates need to enter their application number, date of birth, paper code, and exam date.

February 27, 2025 | 11:54 AM IST

GATE 2025 Response Sheet: Marking scheme

IIT Roorkee has issued the GATE 2025 response sheet. Engineering aspirants can have a look at the GATE 2025 marking scheme for NAT questions below. 

  • Questions will have 1 or 2 marks in all the GATE question papers 2025. 
  • There will be no options in NAT questions. 
  • There will be no negative markings for NAT questions.

February 27, 2025 | 11:47 AM IST

GATE 2025 response sheet download link active?

Yes. GATE 2025 response sheet download link is available on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 27, 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

GATE Response Sheet 2025: Websites to check

Candidates can check the GATE response sheet 2025 from the following official websites.

  • gate2025.iitr.ac.in
  • goaps.iitr.ac.in

February 27, 2025 | 11:39 AM IST

GATE marks predictor

The GATE marks calculator estimates a candidate's probable score before the GATE 2025 results. It calculates the expected marks using the GATE answer key, response sheet, and marking scheme.

February 27, 2025 | 11:37 AM IST

GATE 2025 answer key challenge date

Candidates can challenge or contest the questions and answer keys on the GOAPS portal till March 1, 2025. According to the official website, provisional candidates cannot submit challenges but can view their responses through the candidate login portal.

February 27, 2025 | 11:34 AM IST

GATE 2025 rank predictor

The GATE 2025 rank predictor allows candidates to estimate their potential rank based on their GATE 2025 score. It analyses previous years' data, trends, and normalised marks to provide a precise rank prediction.

February 27, 2025 | 11:31 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: How to raise objections

To raise objections against the GATE 2025 answer key, students will have to use their login details such as enrollment ID and password on the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS).

February 27, 2025 | 11:27 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Credentials required

Candidates will have to enter their enrollment Id or email address along with the password to download the GATE 2025 answer key through the official website at goaps.iitr.ac.in.

February 27, 2025 | 11:23 AM IST

GATE 2025 answer key out

IIT Roorkee has released the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 answer key today, February 27. The GATE 2025 answer key download link is available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

GATE 2025 answer key download link is available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.GATE 2025 answer key out

February 27, 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

What is a good score in GATE 2025?

A good GATE 2025 score depends on factors such as exam difficulty, previous cut-off trends, and the specific institute or PSU. Typically, a score of 80+ is considered competitive for MTech admissions in IITs and recruitment in top PSUs.

February 27, 2025 | 10:45 AM IST

What is the pass mark for GATE 2025?

Engineering aspirants can check the expected range of qualifying marks for GATE 2025 based on previous year trends from the table below.

GATE Paper

GATE Qualifying Marks 2025

Aerospace Engineering

32 - 34

Agricultural Engineering

24.6 - 26

Architecture and Planning

40 - 43

Biomedical Engineering

24 - 26

Biotechnology

37 - 40.2

Civil Engineering

27 - 29.5

Chemical Engineering

24.1 - 26.3

Computer Science and Information Technology

27 - 29.5

Chemistry

24 - 27

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

36.5 - 38

Electronics and Communication Engineering

24 - 26.7

Electrical Engineering

25 - 28

Environmental Science and Engineering

37.1 - 39.5

Ecology and Evolution

35 - 37

Geomatics Engineering

41 - 43

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

41.3 - 44

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

48.7 - 50.4

Instrumentation Engineering

32 - 33.3

Mathematics

24.5 - 26

Mechanical Engineering

28 - 29.6

Mining Engineering

24 - 26.7

Metallurgical Engineering

40.1 - 43.5

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

24.4 - 26

Petroleum Engineering

41.6 - 43.7

Physics

31 - 33.1

Production and Industrial Engineering

29.7 - 31.2

Statistics

26 - 28

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

27 - 29.8

Engineering Sciences

35 - 36.4

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

36 - 38.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

47.7 - 49

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

48 - 50

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

38.5 - 40

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

52 - 54

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

35.6 - 27

Life Sciences

28 - 30

February 27, 2025 | 10:30 AM IST

How to download GATE answer key 2025?

The GATE 2025 answer key can be downloaded by following these steps:

  • Visit the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on the link for the GATE 2025 answer key.
  • Enter your enrolment ID or email ID along with your password.
  • Download the answer key in PDF format.

February 27, 2025 | 10:17 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Cut-off for OBC category

The paper-wise GATE cut-off for the OBC category in the last year was as follows:

GATE Paper

Qualifying GATE cut-off 2024

Aerospace Engineering

29.9

Agricultural Engineering

22.5

Architecture and Planning

37.3

Biomedical Engineering

22.5

Biotechnology

35

Civil Engineering

25.4

Chemical Engineering

22.5

Computer Science and Information Technology

24.8

Chemistry

22.6

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

33.3

Electronics and Communication Engineering

22.5

Electrical Engineering

23.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

34.1

Ecology and Evolution

32.2

Geomatics Engineering

36.9

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

37.8

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

44.1

Instrumentation Engineering

29.4

Mathematics

22.5

Mechanical Engineering

25.7

Mining Engineering

22.5

Metallurgical Engineering

36.9

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

22.5

Petroleum Engineering

38.3

Physics

28.8

Production and Industrial Engineering

27.4

Statistics

23.9

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

25.2

Engineering Sciences

32.5

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

33.3

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

43.2

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

44.7

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

35.3

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

47.4

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

32.4

Life Sciences

26.3

February 27, 2025 | 10:02 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Marks distribution

Marks distribution in all papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL if given in the table below:

Component

Marks

General Aptitude

15

Engineering Mathematics

13

Subject Questions

72

Total

100

February 27, 2025 | 09:38 AM IST

GATE Official Answer Key 2025: Marking scheme

Candidates can estimate their probable GATE 2025 scores using the official marking scheme.

  • Questions will carry either 1 mark or 2 marks.
  • No negative marking will apply to multiple select questions (MSQ) and numerical answer type (NAT) questions.
  • For multiple choice questions (MCQs), a penalty of 1/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect 1-mark question, while 2/3 mark will be deducted for each incorrect 2-mark question.

February 27, 2025 | 09:22 AM IST

GATE 2025 response sheet release date

IIT-R has not announced the GATE 2025 response sheet release date. The GATE response sheet will be released along with the GATE 2025 answer key.

February 27, 2025 | 09:13 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Details mentioned

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is expected to release the GATE 2025 answer key soon on its official website. The answer key will include details such as:

  • GATE 2025 exam date and shift
  • GATE 2025 paper code
  • GATE 2025 question and ID
  • Correct answers for each question
  • Set code (if applicable)

February 27, 2025 | 08:59 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key Official Link: gate2025.iitr.ac.in

Engineering aspirants will be able to calculate their probable GATE 2025 scores through the answer key once it is released by IIT Roorkee. The GATE 2025 answer key will be available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 27, 2025 | 08:51 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Updates introduced this year

As per the official website, the following updates have been introduced in GATE 2025

  • The Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering (BSBE), IIT Kanpur will admit MTech students through the GATE 2025 examination.
  • Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) will use GATE 2025 results for recruitment in Civil Engineering (CE), Chemical Engineering (CH), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), and Mechanical Engineering (ME).
  • Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA) will use GATE 2025 results for recruitment in Electrical Engineering (EE).
  • Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) will use GATE 2025 results for recruitment in Chemical Engineering (CH), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Electrical Engineering (EE), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), and Mechanical Engineering (ME).

February 27, 2025 | 08:34 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Financial assistance

A valid GATE score can be used to seek financial assistance for master's and direct doctoral programmes in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts, and humanities. MTech students will receive Rs 12,400 per month for 22 months under the PG Scholarship. For PhD programmes, candidates with a valid GATE score receive Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year, as per the ministry of finance guidelines.

February 27, 2025 | 08:24 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Cut-off for admission at IISc Bangalore

To secure admission into IITs, NITs, and IISc, candidates must score above the GATE 2025 admission cut-off. IISc Bangalore will release its own GATE 2025 admission cut-off, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in the counselling process. Candidates can check last year's GATE admission cut-off for the general category at IISc Bangalore by following the link below.

Read More: GATE 2025 Cut-off: Subject-wise minimum score for MTech admission at IISc Bangalore; past years' trends

GATE 2025 answer key soon at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.GATE cut-off for admission at IISc Bangalore

February 27, 2025 | 08:13 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Qualifying cut-offs and admission cut-offs

GATE cut-offs are classified into two types: qualifying and admission. The GATE qualifying cut-off refers to the minimum marks required to clear the entrance exam, while the GATE admission cut-off is determined by the participating institutes, setting the minimum marks required for admission.

February 27, 2025 | 08:07 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: PSU recruitment through GATE score

GATE scores are also used for recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India. Many PSUs consider GATE scores to shortlist and select candidates for technical and managerial roles. Candidates can check the previous year's GRID India GATE cut-off below.

GATE paper

Job

Category

Cutoff

Electrical engineering

Executive Trainee(Electrical)

General

74.67

OBC

72.67

SC

60.33

ST

57.33

EWS

69.67

General (PwD)

24.33

OBC (PwD)

24.33

SC (PwD)

24.33

ST (PwD)

24.33

EWS (PwD)

24.33

February 27, 2025 | 07:57 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Details mentioned

The GATE answer key 2025 will include the exam name along with the year, organising institute, paper code, exam date, shift, question numbers, and correct answers. 

February 27, 2025 | 07:50 AM IST

Who will release the GATE 2025 answer key?

IIT Roorkee will release the GATE 2025 answer key. Engineering aspirants will be able to download the GATE answer key 2025 through the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in, once out.

Engineering aspirants will be able to download the GATE answer key 2025 through the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.GATE 2025 answer key soon at gate2025.iitr.ac.in

February 27, 2025 | 07:47 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: How to download?

Here are the steps to download the GATE 2025 answer key:

  • Visit the official GATE 2025 website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on the GATE 2025 answer key link.
  • Enter your enrolment ID or email ID and password.
  • Download the GATE 2025 answer key PDF.

February 27, 2025 | 07:41 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Websites to download

Engineering aspirants will be able to download the GATE 2025 answer key from the official websites given below.

  • gate2025.iitr.ac.in
  • goaps.iitr.ac.in

February 27, 2025 | 07:40 AM IST

What is the GATE 2025 answer key release date?

IIT Roorkee has not announced the GATE 2025 answer key release date. However, based on several reports it is expected to be released today.

February 27, 2025 | 07:39 AM IST

GATE 2025 answer key out?

No. IIT Roorkee has not yet issued the GATE 2025 answer key.

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