GATE 2021: Revised Syllabus & Other Changes

GATE 2021: Revised Syllabus & Other Changes

GATE 2021 Examination

Mode of Examination- CBT (Computer Based Test)

Date of Examination- 5 to 7 Feb 2021 and 12 to 14 Feb 2021 (Forenoon and Afternoon Sessions)

Examination Pattern

Examination Pattern is same for all subject papers. The pattern of Questions may include-

1. MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

2. MSQ (Multiple Select Questions)

3. NAT (Numerical Answer Type Questions)

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria are relaxed. A Candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any Government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible to appear for GATE-2021 examination.

AGE Limit

There is no age limit to appear GATE 2021 examination.

Scorecard Validity

Scorecard remains valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of results.

Two new subject papers are introduced

With the introduction of two new subjects, the total subject papers become- 27.

1. ES (Environmental Science and Engineering)

2. XH (Humanities and Social Sciences) in Economics/English/Linguistics/Philosophy/Psychology/Sociology.

Previously Existing Subjects/Branches for GATE Exam

GA- General Aptitude

AE- Aerospace Engineering

AG- Agricultural Engineering

AR- Architecture and Planning

BT- Biotechnology

CE- Civil Engineering

CH- Chemical Engineering

CS- Computer Science and Information Technology

CY- Chemistry

EC- Electronics and Communication Engineering

EE- Electrical Engineering

EY- Ecology and Evolution

ES- Environmental Science and Engineering

GG- Geology and Geophysics

IN- Instrumentation Engineering

MA- Mathematics

ME- Mechanical Engineering

MN- Mining Engineering

MT- Metallurgical Engineering

PE- Petroleum Engineering

PH- Physics

PI- Production and Industrial Engineering

ST- Statistics

TF- Textile Engineering and Fibre Science

XE

XL

XH- (Humanities and Social Sciences) in Economics/ English/ Linguistics/ Philosophy/ Psychology/ Sociology.

GATE 2021 Syllabus for all Papers

Syllabus of all Papers of GATE subjects has been revised. Follow this link to download all papers syllabus for GATE 2021.

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GATE 2021 Newly added & Removed Topics