GATE Answer Key 2025: Direct Link @gate2025.iitr.ac.in, Steps to Check, Download Subject-wise Answer Key PDFs

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GATE Answer Key 2025

GATE answer key 2025 will likely be released in the 4th week of February 2025 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. IIT Roorkee will release the GATE preliminary answer key 2025 first for all 30 papers separately. Candidates can download the GATE 2025 answer key PDFs of their paper and can check the correct answer. With the answer key, the GATE response sheet 2025 will also be released. Candidates can calculate their tentative score before the release of the GATE result 2025. IIT Roorkee will provide the facility to challenge the GATE 2025 preliminary answer key for a few days. To challenge the answer key of GATE 2025, candidates are required to pay a fee of INR 500 per question. Candidates who wish to dispute the answer key can do so through the GATE 2025 login on the GOAPS portal and submit their challenges online. Following the challenge period, the final answer key for GATE 2025 will be released. 

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GATE exam 2025 will be held on February 1, 2, 15 and 16, 2025. GATE result 2025 will be released on March 19, 2025. 

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GATE Answer Key 2025 Overview

Check out the important highlights about the GATE 2025 answer key given below. 

Particulars

Details

Issuing Body

IIT Roorkee

Examination Mode

Online (Computer Based Test)

GATE answer key 2025 official website

gate2025.iitr.ac.in

GATE answer key 2025 release date

February 2025

GATE Answer Key Challenge

February 2025

GATE Final Answer Key

March 2025

Is challenge against GATE 2025 answer key allowed?

Yes

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GATE Answer Key 2025 Release Date

Candidates can check the below table for GATE 2025 important dates including GATE answer key 2025. 

Event

Dates

GATE 2025 exam date

February 1, 2, 15 and 16,, 2025

GATE 2025 response sheet release date

February 2025

GATE 2025 answer key release date

February 2025

Objections against GATE answer key 2025

February 2025

GATE Final Answer Key Release Date

March 2025 

GATE 2025 Results in the Online Application Portal 

March 19, 2025 

GATE 2025 Scorecard

March 2025

Steps to Download GATE Answer Key 2025

Given below are a few steps that can help candidates download the GATE 2025 answer key:

How to Download GATE Answer Key 2024

  • Step 1: Visit the official website of GATE 2025 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in

  • Step 2: On the homepage, you will be able to see a link that says 'To view GATE 2025 Question Papers and Answer Keys Click here'

  • Step 3: Select the GATE answer key 2025 download link for the paper in which you appeared. 

  • Step 4: On clicking the links, the GATE answer key with solution PDF will open where the required Question Papers and Answer Keys will be available. Download the same for future reference.

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How to Calculate Score Using GATE 2025 Answer Key?

For calculating the probable score, applicants must follow the marking scheme as prescribed in the GATE 2025 Exam Pattern. The candidate can follow the steps given here to calculate the probable score:

  • Download the GATE answer key, response sheet, and GATE master question paper from the IIT Roorkee official website.

  • Match your answers with the correct answer given on the GATE 2025 official answer key. 

  • Firstly, calculate the total number of correct attempts and allocate the marks accordingly, and then calculate the overall correct answer marks.

  • After this, the candidate has to calculate the total negative marks for incorrect answers/efforts. 

  • It must be noted that only MCQs have negative markings. There is no negative marking for NAT questions in the GATE examination.

  • Calculate the total scores. The final score that candidate will get is their tentative result for the GATE exam. 

Total Marks = Total marks secured for the correct response - Negative marks for the incorrect response

GATE 2025 Marking Scheme

Take a quick glance at the marking scheme of GATE 2025 provided in the table below: 

CategoryCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)1 mark (1 x number of correct answers)1/3 (1/3 x number of wrong answers)
2 marks (2 x number of correct answers)2/3 (2/3 x number of wrong answers)
NAT (Numerical Answer Type)1 marksNo Negative Marking
2 marksNo Negative Marking

Steps to Challenge the GATE Answer Key 2025

IIT Roorkee will provide the option of challenging the GATE answer key 2025. Through the GATE answer key 2025 challenge window, a candidate can raise objections against the provisional answer key. If candidates detect any errors in the GATE 2025 provisional answer key published by the authorities, they should follow the steps to challenge the GATE 2025 answer key given below:

  • Step 1: Visit the GOAPS official website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in
  • Step 2: On the homepage, scroll down to the "Notifications" section.
  • Step 3: In the notifications section choose the "Answer Key Objection Window" option.
  • Step 4: You will be redirected to the login portal.
  • Step 5: Enter your enrollment ID/email address and password in the box.
  • Step 6: To proceed, enter the captcha that appears on the screen and click the login tab.
  • Step 7: Your GATE 2025 provisional answer key will appear on the screen.
  • Step 8: Check the answer key, and if you wish to file an objection, scroll down and select the "Make Objection" option.
  • Step 9: Make the online payment of INR 500 (per challenge), the price for NRI applicants is USD 10.
  • Step 10: After successful payment, applicants should enter the question number they want to challenge.
  • Step 11: Candidates must present justification for the objection (maximum 500 characters).
  • Step 12: Attach the appropriate supporting papers in the prescribed manner before submitting the objection.
  • Step 13: Now, click the submit tab and wait for the confirmation page to display on your computer.

Note: When challenging the GATE 2025 provisional answer key, applicants must verify the serial number of questions that have been published in the official question paper on the website. Furthermore, applicants must provide the section name and question number in the supporting material before uploading it.

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Purpose of GATE Answer Key 2025

The major purpose for the release of the GATE 2025 answer key has been provided in the pointers below:

  • The answer key is released to increase the level of transparency in the admission process through GATE 2025. It also helps in lessening the unwanted penalization of the candidates.

  • It also provides the candidates with the scope of challenging the answer key released by the examination authority within the given time span.

  • As mentioned earlier, the examination authority pays proper heed to the objections if can be justified with proper documents.

GATE Response Sheet 2025

GATE 2025 response sheet will be available in online mode at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Candidates can download their GATE 2025 response sheet from the GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System). The response sheet of GATE 2025 includes the answers marked by the candidate in the GATE exam. Applicants should download the GATE response sheet 2025 and match their answers with the official answer key. 

Steps to Download GATE 2025 Response Sheet

  • Step 1: Log in to the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) portal using your email address/enrollment ID and password
  • Step 2: Click the 'view response sheet' button on the screen to access the response sheet
  • Step 3: Candidates will be able to see the response sheet on the screen
  • Step 4: Proceed to save the webpage as a PDF 

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GATE Final Answer Key 2025

GATE 2025 final answer key will be released at gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The authorities have made changes in the GATE provisional answer key according to the objections received from the candidates. The final answer key of GATE 2025 consists of the correct answers for the questions asked in the exam. 

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GATE Previous Year Answer Key PDFs

Candidates can access the GATE previous year answer key PDFs below. 

GATE 2024 Answer Key

Candidates can download the GATE 2024 final answer key PDFs and GATE master question papers by clicking on the link given below. 

Name of the Paper

GATE Master Question Papers PDF Link

GATE Final Answer Key

Aerospace EngineeringGATE Aerospace Engineering Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Aerospace Engineering Answer Key 2024 PDF
Agricultural Engineering (AG)GATE Agricultural Engineering (AG) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Agricultural Engineering Answer Key 2024 PDF
Architecture and Planning (AR)GATE Architecture and Planning Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Architecture and Planning Answer Key 2024 PDF
Biomedical Engineering (BM)GATE Biomedical Engineering (BM) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Biomedical Engineering (BM) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Biotechnology (BT)GATE Biotechnology (BT) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Biotechnology (BT) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Civil Engineering (CE-1) (Forenoon)GATE Civil Engineering (CE-1) (Forenoon) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Civil Engineering (CE-1) (Forenoon) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Civil Engineering (CE-2) (Afternoon)GATE Civil Engineering (CE-2) (Afternoon) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Civil Engineering (CE-2) (Afternoon) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Chemical Engineering (CH)GATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Chemical Engineering (CH) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-1) (Forenoon)GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-1) (Forenoon) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-1) (Forenoon) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-2) (Afternoon)GATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-2) (Afternoon) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Computer Science and Information Technology (CS-2) (Afternoon) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Chemistry (CY)GATE Chemistry (CY) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Chemistry (CY) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)GATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA) Answer 2024 PDF
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)GATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Electrical Engineering (EE)GATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Electrical Engineering (EE) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Environmental Science & Engineering (ES)GATE Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Environmental Science & Engineering (ES) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Ecology and Evolution (EY)GATE Ecology and Evolution (EY) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Ecology and Evolution (EY) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Geomatics Engineering (GE)GATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Geomatics Engineering (GE) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Geology and Geophysics - Geology (GG-1)GATE Geology and Geophysics - Geology (GG-1) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Geology and Geophysics - Geology (GG-1) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics (GG-2)GATE Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics (GG-2) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Geology and Geophysics - Geophysics (GG-2) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)GATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Mathematics (MA)GATE Mathematics (MA) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Mathematics (MA) Answer Key 2024 PDF 
Mechanical Engineering (ME)GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Mining Engineering (MN)GATE Mining Engineering (MN) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Mining Engineering (MN) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Metallurgical Engineering (MT)GATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM)GATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Petroleum Engineering (PE)GATE Petroleum Engineering (PE) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Petroleum Engineering (PE) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Physics (PH)GATE Physics (PH) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Physics (PH) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI)GATE Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Answer Key 2024 PDF
GATE Statistics (ST) GATE Statistics (ST) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Statistics (ST) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF)GATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Engineering Sciences (XE)GATE Engineering Sciences (XE) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Engineering Sciences (XE) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics (XH-C1)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics (XH-C1) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Economics (XH-C1) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - English (XH-C2)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - English (XH-C2) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Humanities & Social Sciences - English (XH-C2) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics (XH-C3) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Philosophy (XH-C4) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Psychology (XH-C5) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6)GATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Humanities & Social Sciences - Sociology (XH-C6) Answer Key 2024 PDF
Life Sciences (XL)GATE Life Sciences (XL) Question Paper 2024 PDFGATE Life Sciences (XL) Answer Key 2024 PDF

The unofficial answer key/ solutions for GATE 2023 can be checked by clicking on the links below:

Exam Date

Question Paper With Answer Key Link

February 4, 2023 (Morning Shift)

GATE CS  Answer Key 2023 PDF Download
February 4, 2023 (Evening Shift)GATE ME  Answer Key  2023 PDF Download
February 4, 2023 (Evening Shift)GATE CS Answer Key 2023 PDF Download
February 5 (EE)GATE EE Answer Key 2023 PDF Download
February 5 (ECE)GATE ECE Answer Key 2023 PDF Download

Candidates check the previous years GATE answer key pdfs for reference. The paper-wise official answer keys for GATE 2022 have been released on March 17.

GATE 2022 Official Answer Key PDF

Name of the PaperQuestion Paper PDF LinkFinal Answer Key
Aerospace Engineering (AE)Click hereClick here
Agricultural Engineering (AG)Click hereClick here
Architecture & Planning (AR)Click hereClick here
Biomedical Engineering (BM)Click hereClick here
Biotechnology (BT)Click hereClick here
Civil Engineering (CE-1)Click hereClick here
Civil Engineering (CE-2)Click hereClick here
Chemical Engineering (CH)Click hereClick here
Computer Science & Technology (CS)Click hereClick here
Chemistry (CY)Click hereClick here
Electronics & Communication Engineering (EC)Click hereClick here
Electrical Engineering (EE)Click hereClick here
Environment Science & Engineering (ES)Click hereClick here
Ecology & Evolution (EY)Click hereClick here
Geomatics Engineering (GE)Click hereClick here
Geology & Geophysics (GG)Click hereClick here
Instrumentation Engineering (IN)Click hereClick here
Mathematics (MA)Click hereClick here
Mechanical Engineering (ME-1)Click hereClick here
Mechanical Engineering (ME-2)Click hereClick here
Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (NM)Click hereClick here
Petroleum Engineeruing (PE)Click hereClick here
Physics (PH)Click hereClick here
Production & Industrial Engineering (PI)Click hereClick here
Statistics (ST)Click hereClick here
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF)Click hereClick here
Engineering Sciences (XE)Click hereClick here
Humanities & Social Science - Economics (XH-C1)Click hereClick here
Life Sciences (XL)Click hereClick here

GATE 2021 Paper Wise Answer Key & Question Papers 

Name of the PaperAnswer Key LinkName of the PaperAnswer Key Link
PhysicsGATE 2021 PH Answer keyChemistryGATE 2021 CY Answer Key
Mining EngineeringGATE 2021 MN Answer KeyXE Engineering SciencesGATE 2021 XE Answer Key
BiotechnologyGATE 2021 BT Answer KeyChemical EngineeringGATE 2021 CH Answer Key
StatisticsGATE 2021 ST Answer KeyMathematicsGATE 2021 MA Answer Key
ArchitectureGATE 2021 AR Answer KeyBiomedical EngineeringGATE 2021 BM Answer Key
Aerospace EngineeringGATE 2021 AE Answer KeyGeology & GeophysicsGATE 2021 GG Answer Key
Ecology & EvolutionGATE 2021 EY Answer KeyEnvironmental ScienceGATE 2021 ES Answer Key
Production & Industrial EngineeringGATE 2021 PI Answer KeyTextile Engineering & Fiber TechnologyGATE 2021 TF Answer Key
Life Sciences (XL)GATE 2021 XL Answer KeyArts & Humanities (XH)GATE 2021 XH Answer Key

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FAQs about GATE Answer Key

Can I raise objections against the GATE answer key?

Yes, candidates can raise objections against the GATE provisional answer key 2025 within the given period.

What does ‘marks to all’ mean in the GATE answer key?

The phrase "Marks to all" in the official GATE answer key refers to the total number of marks granted for all of the questions in a certain section or paper. Note that MTA is applicable to every applicant who took the test, regardless of whether they attempted the question or not.

How to download the GATE answer key?

Candidates will be able to download the GATE answer key once it is released. Candidates will have to visit the official website for GATE to download the answer key once it is released. On the official website, candidates will have to provide the required login credentials which include the Enrollment ID and Password to download the answer key PDF.

Will the GATE answer key challenge be refunded?

Yes, the GATE answer key challenge amount will be refunded in the event that a candidate's objection proves to be valid. Candidates will be allowed to challenge the GATE answer key once it is released. Candidates will have to pay the answer key challenge amount for every objection they raise against the provisional answer key.

How to calculate the GATE score using the GATE answer key?

The GATE answer key and the marking scheme can be used by candidates to determine their likely scores. Candidates must start by figuring out how many of their answers are correct overall. Now, assign points appropriately before figuring out the final score. It is the candidate's responsibility to verify or total the negative marks for incorrect attempts. Note: The only questions with negative marks are MCQs. - Negative scoring will not be applied to NAT questions.

How much does it cost to challenge the GATE 2025 answer key?

Candidates will have to pay INR 500 for every answer they challenge on the GATE answer key. The objection against GATE answer key 2025 is also considered only when valid supporting documents are submitted.

What does the GATE 2025 answer key contain?

The GATE 2025 answer key will contain the correct answers to every question asked in the exam. Candidates are also allowed to challenge the GATE answer key if any discrepancies are found.

When will the GATE answer key 2025 be available to download?

GATE answer key 2025 will be released likely in February 2025 at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.

Will GATE question papers be released with answer key?

Yes, along with the GATE answer keys, the question papers for GATE have been released. 

What is the different between GATE answer key & response sheet?

GATE response sheet consists of all the responses that candidates have given on the GATE exam, and it is released prior to the GATE answer key. The GATE answer key will have the correct answers for all the questions on the GATE exam and it is released after the GATE answer key. 

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