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

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Vikas Kumar Pandit | February 27, 2025 | 01:59 PM 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 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.

Rank Marks for mechanical engineering
1-10 92+
10-50 87-92
50-100 85-87
100-200 82-85
200-500 79-82
500-10000 75-79
10000-2000 75-79
2000-5000 63-71
5000-10000 51-63

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 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.

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 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 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.

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.