The IIT Bombay has released the official GATE Exam Pattern 2021 on the official website. The students who wish to appear for GATE 2021 can register themselves on the website from August 2nd week. In this article, I have discussed the revised GATE Exam Pattern, Marking scheme, syllabus, and books. Keep scrolling to collect information about GATE Revised Exam Patter.
GATE Exam Pattern
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The examination authority has released the GATE Exam Pattern for the year 2021. The authorities have released the revised examination pattern for the year 2021. This year the examination will be conducted in February 2021 for all the candidates who are eligible and wish to appear for the examination. The GATE Exam Pattern is divided into three groups viz GG, XE, and XL, the students have to choose any of the groups depending on their subject in the under-graduation programme.
Summary of GATE Exam Pattern
| Summary | Details |
| Recruiting Organisation | IIT Bombay |
| Notified Exam | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering/ GATE 2021 |
| Notification Date | August 2020 |
| Online Registration | August 2nd week to September 2020 |
| Application Process | Online |
| Latest Exam Dates | CBT- 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th February 2021 Personal Interview- To be notified later |
| Total Institutes participating | 1000+ Engineering college accept GATE score for admission |
| Qualification | The candidate needs to have completed his graduation in any of the disciplines as notified in the notification. The candidate needs to possess work experience. |
| Selection process | Computer Based Test Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
| Official notification | Read here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
GATE Exam Pattern [Revised]
GATE Exam Pattern GG
| Subject | Number if question | Maximum Marks |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Section A – compulsory | 25 | 25 |
| Geology and Geophysics | 30 | 60 |
GATE Exam Pattern XE
The exam pattern of the subjects coming under XE group is as follows:
| Subject | Number if question | Maximum Marks |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Section A – Engineering Mathematics | 11 | 15 |
| Sections B to H | 22 | 35 |
| Total | 43 | 65 |
GATE Exam Pattern XL
| Subject | Number if question | Maximum Marks |
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Chemistry{Complusory} | 15 | 25 |
| Sections Q to U | 20 | 30 |
| Total | 45 | 70 |
Marking Scheme of GATE Exam Pattern
The GATE Exam is the toughest exam in the country, there are a lot of students who have appeared for the examination but find it very hard to crack the exams. The GATE Exam is always conducted online on a computer-based test with four subjects namely, General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and a subject according to their UG course.
| Summary | Details |
| Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
| Mode of the exam | Computer based test |
| Total Number of Questions | 65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Type of Question | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | |
| Sections | General Aptitude |
| Engineering Mathematics (for XL papers it is Chemistry) | |
| Subject – Specific section | |
| General Aptitude Section | The paper will consist of a mandatory General Aptitude (GA) section which will have 10 questions. Out of which 5 of the questions will be of 1 mark and the remaining 5 will be of 2 marks. The total marks for this section will be 15 marks. |
| Marking Scheme | 1 marks MCQs – 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. |
| 2 marks MCQs – 2/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong response. | |
| Zero marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions | |
| No negative marking will be done for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions | |
| 1 marks MCQs – 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. |
GATE Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for GATE Exam is different for the candidates pursuing different disciplines, the important topics to consider before applying to GATE Exam is as follows:
| Subject | Syllabus |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Differential Equations Analysis of Complex Variables Probability and Statistics Routh and Nyquist criteria, root loci, design of lead, state-space representation of systems, Time-delay systems, Multiplexer,sequential circuits, Schmitt trigger, minimization of Boolean functions, Analog digital,integrating, Impedance and admittance, Realization of main filters with R, L and C elements, Driving point impedance, |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Vector Analysis Probability and Statistics Limits and Continuity Complex Analysis Numerical Methods Probability and Statistics Signals and Systems Electronic Devices and Circuits Analog Circuits Digital Circuits Control Systems |
| Mechanical Engineering | Mechanics of Materials Engineering Mechanics Theory of Machines Vibrations Casting, Forming and Joining Processes Phase diagrams, heat treatment, etc. Machining & Machine Tool Operations Operations Research Inventory Control |
| Civil Engineering | Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) Partial Differential Equation (PDE) Probability and Statistics Numerical Methods Environmental Engineering Transportation Engineering Structural Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Electric Circuits Electromagnetic Fields Signals and Systems Electrical Machines Control Systems Vector Analysis Probability and Statistics Limits and Continuity Complex Analysis Numerical Methods |
Books Recommended for GATE Exam Pattern
The books recommended for GATE Exam by students who have earlier cleared the examination with good marks is very good for acing the exam with high marks. Go through the below table to find the name of the books for each subject:
| Subject | Books |
| Civil Engineering | Gate Tutor 2020 Civil Engineering by Prasant Dixit Gate 2020: Civil Engineering Chapterwise Solved Papers: 20 Years Hitesh Aggarwal Gate 2020 Civil Engineering by Vani Institute Civil Engineering Gate 2020 30 Years Solution IES Master Gate Guide Civil Engineering 2020 by Hitesh Aggarwal |
| Instrumentation Engineering | GATE 2020: Instrumentation Engineering Previous Solved Papers – By GKP Instrumentation Engineering GATE 2020 – By Arihant Experts GATE 2020 Instrumentation Engineering – By GKP |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | Electronic Circuits by Schilling and Belove Switching and Finite Automatic Theory by Kohavi Digital Logic and Computer Design by Mano Digital Electronics by Malvino and Leach Digital Systems, Principles and Applications by Tocci |
| Computer Science Engineering | Computer Networks by Tanenbaum Computer Organisation Carl by Hamacher Database System by Korth Compiler Design by Aho & Ull Man |
| Electrical Engineering | Engineering Circuit Analysis by Hayt & Kemmerly Graph Theory by Narsingh Deo Circuit Theory by Chakravarthy Control System by Nagrath Gopal Electrical machines by PS Bimbhra |
| Mechanical Engineering | Fluid Mechanics by RK Bansal Heat & Mass Transfer by PK Nag Engineering Thermodynamics by Cengel & Boles Internal Combustion Engine by V Ganesan Refrigeration & Air Conditioning by CP Arora |
| Chemical Engineering | Heat Transfer – By Binay.K.Dutta Mass Transport Phenomena – By Christie J. Geankoplis Process Systems Analysis and Control – By Donald R. Coughanowr & Steven E. LeBlanc |
GATE Previous Year Cut-off
| Course | General | OBC | SC/ST |
| Life Science | 36.7 | 33 | 24.5 |
| Architectural Engineering (AR) | 41 | 36.9 | 27.3 |
| Electronics and Communication (EC) | 26.1 | 24 | 17.8 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 28.2 | 25.4 | 18.8 |
| Computer Science (CS) | 29.5 | 26.6 | 19.7 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 39.6 | 35.6 | 26.4 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 34.1 | 30.7 | 22.7 |
| Production Engineering (PI) | 32.2 | 29 | 21.5 |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 31.9 | 28.7 | 21.3 |
| Aerospace Engineering (AE) | 33.3 | 30.2 | 22.3 |
| Chemical Engineering (CH) | 34.8 | 31.3 | 23.2 |
| Chemistry (CY) | 32 | 28.8 | 21.3 |
| Physics (PH) | 25.2 | 22.7 | 16.8 |
| Geology and Geophysics (GG) | 44.5 | 40.1 | 29.7 |
| Biotechnology (BT) | 35.9 | 32.3 | 23.9 |
| Agricultural Engineering (AG) | 28.3 | 25.5 | 18.9 |
| Maths (MA) | 25 | 22.5 | 16.7 |
| Petroleum Engineering (PE) | 49.9 | 44.9 | 33.3 |
When will be the GATE Exam held?
The GATE Exam will be held on 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th February 2021.
What are the registration date of GATE Exam 2021?
The registration date of GATE Exam 2021 is August 2nd week to September 2020.
What are the sections of GATE Exam 2021?
There are three sections of GATE Exam 2021 for all the three groups.
Is there any negative marking for GATE Exam 2021?
Yes, there are negative marking for GATE Exam 2021
GATE Exam Date 2021 Available, Registration, Paper Code Details
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