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Vaishnavi Shukla | February 26, 2025 | 10:52 PM IST

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee is expected to release the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 answer key today. Candidates who appeared for the GATE 2025 exam will be able to download the GATE 2025 answer key through the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

GATE 2025 exams were held on February 1, 2, 1,5, and 16, and were conducted by IIT Roorkee. The GATE 2025 exam duration was three hours. Candidates who find any discrepancy in the answer key will be able to object within the given time. The GATE 2025 final answer key will be released after evaluating all the objections raised by the candidates.

The institute will also release the GATE response sheets along with the answer key. The GATE response sheet will include the candidate’s name, exam date, centre details, shift, timings, chosen responses, attempt status, etc. The GATE 2025 cut-offs will be announced after the results are declared. For admissions to the MTech programmes the institutes will release their GATE 2025 cut-offs.

GATE 2025 marking scheme

Candidates will be able to calculate their probable GATE 2025 scores using their GATE marking scheme.

  • All questions will be either for 1 mark or 2 marks
  • There will be no negative marking for MSQ and NAT-type questions.
  • For multiple choice questions, there will be a negative marking of 1/3 for 1 mark questions, while 2/3 of the mark will be deducted for 2 mark questions.

GATE 2025: Steps to download answer key

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download the GATE 2025 answer key.

  • Visit the official website of GATE 2025, gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
  • Click on GATE answer key 2025 link available on the homepage.
  • Enter the required login details.
  • GATE 2025 answer key will be displayed.

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GATE answer key 2025: GATE response sheet 2025 and question papers will be out on gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Updates on marking scheme, normalisation method, cut-offs, score calculator, result date, final answer key, college predictor, and more.

February 26, 2025 | 10:52 PM IST

GATE response sheet answer key PDF soon; expected DA cut-offs

Based on past trends and analysis by Careers360, the expected GATE DA cut-off 2025 is given below.

Category

Expected GATE cut-off range

General

36.5-38

OBC-NCL, EWS

32-36

SC,ST,PwD

23-27

February 26, 2025 | 10:44 PM IST

GATE 2025 answer key soon; MTech 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

Read More: What GATE score is needed for MTech admission to NIT Patna? Previous year's cut-offs

February 26, 2025 | 10:31 PM IST

GATE 2025: Institutes offering MTech in date science

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

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

February 26, 2025 | 10:23 PM IST

GATE 2025 marking scheme

Candidates can check the GATE 2025 marking scheme as follows:

  • There will be negative marking for a wrong answer in MCQs.
  • One-third mark will be deducted for a wrong answer in 1-mark MCQ.
  • For a 2-mark MCQ, two-third marks will be deducted for a wrong answer.
  • There is no negative marking for wrong answers to MSQ or NAT questions.
  • There is no partial marking in MSQ.

February 26, 2025 | 10:13 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 26, 2025 | 09:52 PM IST

GATE answer key 2025 for ECE out?

No. IIT Roorkee has not released the GATE answer key 2025 for ECE, CSE or other branches. The answer key download link will be available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in, once it is out.

 

February 26, 2025 | 09:38 PM IST

GATE 2025: Official website

The official website for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering GATE 2025 is gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 09:07 PM IST

GATE answer key 2025 for CSE released?

No. IIT Roorkee has not released the GATE answer key 2025 for CSE or other branches. The answer key download link will be available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in, once it is out.

 

February 26, 2025 | 08:46 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 26, 2025 | 08:22 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: How to raise objections

Students must log in to the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) using their enrollment ID and password to challenge the GATE 2025 answer key.

February 26, 2025 | 08:13 PM IST

What is GATE?

GATE is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on multiple dates in February.

February 26, 2025 | 07:56 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 26, 2025 | 07:44 PM IST

What is a good score in GATE 2025?

Generally, a 80+ GATE score is considered good for IIT MTech admissions and top PSU recruitment.

February 26, 2025 | 07:29 PM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Marking scheme for NAT questions

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

  • Questions had 1 or 2 marks in all the GATE question papers 2025. 
  • There were no options in NAT questions. 
  • There are no negative markings for NAT questions.

February 26, 2025 | 07:17 PM IST

What is a good score in GATE 2025?

A good score in GATE 2025 depends on the exam difficulty, cut-off trends, and the institute or PSU. A 80+ GATE score is considered good for IIT MTech admissions and top PSU recruitment.

February 26, 2025 | 07:06 PM IST

GATE 2025: Branch-wise cut-offs for OBC candidates

The paper-wise GATE cut-offs for the OBC category in the previous year were 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 26, 2025 | 06:50 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 26, 2025 | 06:34 PM IST

GATE 2025 cut-off for EE

The expected GATE 2025 cut-off for EE is given below.

Category

GATE Cut-off 2025 (Expected)

General

27.5

Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)

Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

25

Scheduled Caste

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

Person with disabilities PwD

20

February 26, 2025 | 06:06 PM IST

GATE 2025 DA cut-off

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 26, 2025 | 05:58 PM IST

GATE Response Sheet 2025: Websites to check

Candidates will be able to check the GATE response sheet 2025 from the following official websites.

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

February 26, 2025 | 05:48 PM IST

GATE response sheet 2025 link

Candidates will be able to check the GATE response sheet 2025 from the following official websites, gate2025.iitr.ac.in and goaps.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 05:39 PM IST

GATE 2025 two-paper combination

In GATE 2025, IIT Roorkee introduced a two-paper combination option, allowing candidates to choose two subjects instead of one. Candidates could select from a list of approved subject combinations, providing more flexibility for interdisciplinary studies and broadening career opportunities. This change aimed to give students the chance to explore multiple areas of interest, potentially qualifying for more postgraduate programs and research opportunities. However, the combinations were predefined and candidates had to choose from the approved list.

February 26, 2025 | 05:27 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 26, 2025 | 05:16 PM IST

GATE 2025 exam date

IIT Roorkee conducted the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 on February 1, 2, 15 and 16 for 30 papers.

February 26, 2025 | 05:07 PM IST

How to download GATE 2025 answer key?

The GATE answer key 2025 can be download by following these steps.

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

February 26, 2025 | 04:55 PM IST

GATE 2025 answer key details

The details mentioned in the GATE 2025 answer key includes:

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

February 26, 2025 | 04:45 PM IST

GATE 2025 marks distribution

The marks distribution in all GATE 2025 papers except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL is given below:

Component

Marks

General aptitude

15

Engineering mathematics

13

Subject questions

72

Total

100

February 26, 2025 | 04:36 PM IST

GATE qualifying marks for CSE

The GATE qualifying marks for CSE was 27.6 last year. This year, GATE CSE qualifying marks is expected to be around 28, as per past trends.

February 26, 2025 | 04:28 PM IST

gate2025.iitr.ac.in login

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 26, 2025 | 04:07 PM IST

GATE 2025 answer key link

Candidates can download the GATE 2025 answer key on the official websites: gate2025.iitr.ac.in and goaps.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 03:55 PM IST

GATE 2025: What is a response sheet?

The response sheet for GATE 2025 includes candidate's responses for each question. The GATE 2025 response sheet is not available yet. However, as per past trends, the GATE 2025 response sheet will be released along with the answer key on the official website of IIT Roorke.

February 26, 2025 | 03:52 PM IST

How to check GATE answer key?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) answer key can be accessed by vising the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. However, the IIT Roorkee has not released the GATE answer key yet. 

February 26, 2025 | 03:49 PM IST

Who will conduct the GATE 2026?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (2026) will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Guwahati). The GATE 2025 was conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Roorkee) on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 in dual shifts.
IIT Guwahati will host the GATE 2026. (Image source: Wikimedia Commons)

February 26, 2025 | 03:45 PM IST

Is GATE held twice a year?

No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is held once a year. It is not conducted twice a year. 

February 26, 2025 | 03:42 PM IST

GATE 2025 rank vs marks for mechanical branch

Candidates will be able to calculate their probable score through the GATE 2025 provisional answer key. The IIT Roorkee is expected to release the GATE 2025 answer key shortly.

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 26, 2025 | 03:39 PM IST

What are the benefits of GATE 2025 ?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) has many benefits for students. The graduate aptitude test is the gateway for admissions to top Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs), National Institute of Technologies (NITs), and Indian Institute of Science (IISc).

February 26, 2025 | 03:35 PM IST

IITR GATE 2025 answer key pdf download link

Candidates can access the IIT R GATE 2025 answer key pdf download link from the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 03:34 PM IST

Is 70 a good score in the GATE 2025?

Securing 70 score in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) is good score for the computer science.

Candidates can check the GATE rank vs mark for the computer science branch from the table given below.

Rank

GATE CSE Marks

1-1085+
10-5075-80
50-10072-75
100-20068-72
200-50062-68
500-1000056-62
10000-200050-56
2000-500040-50
5000-1000032-40

February 26, 2025 | 03:28 PM IST

What is good GATE score out of 100?

For branches such as mechanical, civil, and electrical engineering, a 92 plus and 90 plus marks will fetch you good rank. While for computer science, more than 85 marks will be considered good. GATE 2025 exam was conducted for 30 papers.

February 26, 2025 | 03:20 PM IST

Is the GATE result out?

No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) result will be hosted on the official website of IIT Roorkee at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The results are expected to be released on March 19.

February 26, 2025 | 03:15 PM IST

GATE login

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) login credentials consists of application number and password. The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, is scheduled to release the GATE 2025 result on March 19. The engineering entrance exam was conducted from February 1 in dual shift. 

February 26, 2025 | 03:07 PM IST

gate2025.iitr.ac.in: Official login link

Candidates, who appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2025) exam, will be able to download the scorecard through the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
Candidates can check GATE 2025 results at gate2025.iitr.ac.in on March 19. (Image source: Official)

February 26, 2025 | 02:56 PM IST

Is the GATE 2025 answer key delayed?

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has not announced the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 answer key release date. As per the previous years' trends, the GATE 2025 answer key is expected to be announced shortly. Candidates will be able to check the provisional answer key through the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 02:31 PM IST

How to check answer key of GATE 2025?

Candidates can download the GATE 2025 answer key by following these steps:

  • 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 answer key PDF.

February 26, 2025 | 02:01 PM IST

Who will release GATE answer key 2025?

IIT Roorkee will soon release the GATE 2025 answer key. The GATE 2025 answer key download link will be hosted on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 01:51 PM IST

GATE 2025 result date

IIT Roorkee will announce the GATE 2025 results on March 19. The GATE 2025 result download link will be available on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 01:33 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 26, 2025 | 01:22 PM IST

Is 40 marks good in GATE?

As per the analysis by Careers360 subject experts, based on previous years' GATE cut-off trends, a score of 40 marks in GATE CSE is expected to correspond to a rank of around 5,000. IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, with the GATE CSE 2025 paper held on February 1.

February 26, 2025 | 01:10 PM IST

How to challenge answer key in GATE?

If candidates have any objections to the GATE 2025 answer key, they can challenge it 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 a justification for the challenge.
  • Attach the necessary supporting documents in the prescribed format before submitting the objection.

February 26, 2025 | 12:51 PM IST

What is the pass mark for GATE 2025?

The GATE 2025 qualifying marks will vary across all 30 subjects and institutions. IIT Roorkee will release the GATE qualifying marks along with the result announcement. The category-wise GATE qualifying marks from the previous year are provided in the table below.

GATE Subject

General

OBC-NCL/EWS

SC/ST/PWD

Aerospace Engineering

33.3

29.9

22.1

Agricultural Engineering

25

22.5


Architecture and Planning

41.5

37.3

27.6

Biomedical Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Biotechnology

38.9

35

25.9

Civil Engineering

28.3

25.4

18.8

Chemical Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Computer Science and Information Technology

27.6

24.8

18.4

Chemistry

25.2

22.6

16.7

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

37.1

33.3

24.7

Electronics and Communication Engineering

25

22.5


Electrical Engineering

25.7

23.1

17.1

Environmental Science and Engineering

37.9

34.1

25.2

Ecology and Evolution

35.8

32.2

23.8

Geomatics Engineering

41.1

36.9

27.4

Geology and Geophysics (Geology)

42

37.8

28

Geology and Geophysics (Geophysics)

49

44.1

32.6

Instrumentation Engineering

32.7

29.4

21.8

Mathematics

25

22.5

16.6

Mechanical Engineering

28.6

25.7

19

Mining Engineering

25

22.5

16.6

Metallurgical Engineering

41

36.9

27.3

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

25.1

22.5

16.7

Petroleum Engineering

42.6

38.3

28.4

Physics

32

28.8

21.3

Production and Industrial Engineering

30.5

27.4

20.3

Statistics

26.6

23.9

17.7

Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

28.1

25.2

18.7

Engineering Sciences

36.2

32.5

24.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics)

37

33.3

24.6

Humanities and Social Sciences (English)

48

43.2

32

Humanities and Social Sciences (Linguistics)

49.7

44.7

33.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Philosophy)

39.3

35.3

26.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Psychology)

52.7

47.4

35.1

Humanities and Social Sciences (Sociology)

36

32.4

24

Life Sciences

29.3

26.3

19.5

February 26, 2025 | 12:37 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key for ME released date?

IIT Roorkee has not yet announced the release date for the GATE 2025 answer key for Mechanical Engineering (ME). The answer key will be available on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in once released.

February 26, 2025 | 12:25 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key for CE out?

No, IIT Roorkee has not released the GATE 2025 answer key for Civil Engineering (CE) or any other paper yet. The institute has also not announced the GATE 2025 response sheet release date. The GATE 2025 response sheet download link will be available at gate2025.iitr.ac.in once released.

February 26, 2025 | 12:12 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. The GATE 2025 qualifying marks will also be released along with the result. 


February 26, 2025 | 12:00 PM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key for EE

IIT Roorkee will soon release the official GATE 2025 Electrical Engineering (EE) answer key on the website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 11:49 AM IST

GATE 2025 response sheet released?

No. IIT Roorkee has not yet issued the GATE 2025 response sheet. The response sheet will be issued along with the GATE answer key 2025 on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. 

February 26, 2025 | 11:41 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Response sheet release date

IIT Roorkee has not yet announced the release date for the GATE 2025 response sheet. However, it is expected to be available soon on the official website. The institute will also release the GATE 2025 answer key along with the response sheet.

February 26, 2025 | 11:20 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Section-wise weightage

The marks distribution for all GATE 2025 papers, except AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH, and XL, is as follows:

Component

Marks

General Aptitude

15

Engineering Mathematics

13

Subject Questions

72

Total

100

February 26, 2025 | 11:01 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Steps to download

Candidates who took the GATE 2025 exam from February 1 to 16 can download the answer key from the official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in, once it is released. Steps to download the GATE 2025 answer key:

  • Visit the official website.
  • Click on the answer key link on the homepage.
  • Enter your login details.
  • Click submit to access the answer key.

February 26, 2025 | 10:31 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Marking scheme

Negative marking applies to incorrect answers in multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in GATE 2025.

  • A wrong answer in a one-mark MCQ will result in a deduction of one-third mark.
  • A wrong answer in a two-mark MCQ will lead to a deduction of two-thirds mark.
  • No negative marking applies to multiple-select questions (MSQ) or numerical answer type (NAT) questions.
  • MSQ does not have partial marking.

February 26, 2025 | 10:04 AM IST

When will the GATE 2025 results be released?

The GATE 2025 results will be announced on March 19. Candidates can access their results on the official website using their login credentials. IIT Roorkee conducted the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 in two shifts.

February 26, 2025 | 09:35 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Two-paper combination

IIT Roorkee introduced a new two-paper combination list for GATE 2025, enabling registered candidates to select two subjects instead of one. Candidates selected their subjects from the combinations approved by the GATE authorities.

February 26, 2025 | 09:18 AM IST

What is GATE exam?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination for admission to programmes in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, arts, and humanities.

February 26, 2025 | 09:00 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: IIT Ropar cut-offs

The category-wise GATE cut-offs for MTech programmes offered by IIT Ropar last year are listed below.

Name of programme

No of seats

General

OBC

SC

ST

EWS

PwD

Thermal and Fluids Engineering

15

388

392

292

236

359

Manufacturing Engineering

15

355

379

304

253

437

Mechanics and Design

15

445

404

310

253

420

245

Computational Mechanics

15

400

371

334

236

357

367

Power Engineering

15

442

433

350

301

413

Communication and Signal Processing

15

430

330

267

260

430

Microelectronics and VLSI Design

21

525

459

380

239

517

Artificial Intelligence

15

600

532

427

296

585

Computer Science and Engineering

20

622

570

449

318

630

Structural Engineering and Geomechanics

12

510

458

323

395

554

Water Resources and Environment

15

466

383

300

345

542

No seat

Biomedical Engineering

15

450

370

219

185

328

Chemical Engineering

12

282

317

228

263

340

February 26, 2025 | 08:49 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Will there be negative marking?

Yes, the GATE 2025 exam will have negative markings. A deduction of ⅓ mark applies to one-mark questions, while ⅔ mark will be deducted for two-mark questions. However, there is no negative marking for multiple-select questions (MSQ) or numerical answer type (NAT) questions. The institute also confirmed that MSQ will not have partial marking.

February 26, 2025 | 08:28 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Official website

Candidates can access the GATE 2025 answer key on the official websites: gate2025.iitr.ac.in and goaps.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 08:13 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Credentials required

Engineering aspirants must enter their enrolment ID or email address along with their password to download the GATE 2025 answer key from the official website at goaps.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 07:48 AM IST

GATE 2025 Answer Key: Availability of scorecards

As per the official schedule, the GATE 2025 scorecards will be available for download from March 28 to May 31.


February 26, 2025 | 07:39 AM IST

When will the GATE 2025 answer key be released?

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has not yet announced the GATE 2025 answer key release date. Once released, it will be available on the official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

February 26, 2025 | 07:22 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: How to download

Engineering aspirants can follow the steps below to download the GATE answer key 2025.

  • Visit the GATE 2025 official 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 answer key PDF.

February 26, 2025 | 07:19 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Details mentioned on response sheet

GATE 2025 response sheet will carry details such as the exam name, organising institute, paper code, exam date, shift, question numbers, and correct answers.

February 26, 2025 | 07:16 AM IST

GATE Answer Key 2025: Websites to check

Candidates will be able to download the GATE answer key 2025 from the following official websites.

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

February 26, 2025 | 07:06 AM IST

GATE response sheet 2025 release date

The GATE response sheet will be released along with the GATE 2025 answer key. The GATE response sheet will include the name, exam date, centre details, shift, timings, chosen responses, attempt status, etc. 

February 26, 2025 | 07:06 AM IST

GATE answer key 2025

IIT Roorkee is expected to publish the GATE answer key 2025 on the official webiste, gate2025.iitr.ac.in

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