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GATE 2021 Question Paper with Solution are available for download. GATE 2021 was conducted by IIT Bombay on February 6, 7, 13 and 14, 2021. About 7.1 lakh candidates appeared for GATE 2021, of which 17.82% qualified the exam. A number of new changes had been introduced in GATE 2021. Two new papers were introduced- Environmental Science & Engineering and Humanities & Social Science. Candidates were allowed to appear for two GATE papers instead of only one. Authorities also allowed candidates with a 3 year graduation degree to apply for GATE exam

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Mentioned below are the pdf links to GATE 2021 Question Paper along with their Answer Key. Getting familiarised with the previous years GATE question paper is important to gain deep insights into the exam pattern and syllabus

GATE 2021 Question Paper with Solution

GATE 2021 Papers/ Subject GATE 2021 Exam Date Session GATE 2021 Question Paper Link
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 1 February 14 Forenoon Session Check Here
Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Slot 2 February 14 Afternoon Session Check Here
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) February 6 Forenoon Session Check Here
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) February 7 Afternoon Session Check Here
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 1 February 6 Forenoon Session Check Here
Civil Engineering (CE)- Slot 2 February 6 Afternoon Session Check Here
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 1 February 13 Forenoon Session Check Here
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)- Slot 2 February 13 Afternoon Session Check Here
Electrical Engineering (EE) February 7 Forenoon Session Check Here
Aerospace Engineering (AE) February 6 Afternoon Session Check Here
Agricultural Engineering (AG) February 7 Forenoon Session Check Here
Architecture and Planning (AR) February 6 Afternoon Session Check Here
Biomedical Engineering (BM) February 6 Afternoon Session Check Here
Biotechnology (BT) February 13 Forenoon Session Check Here
Chemical Engineering (CH) February 13 Forenoon Session Check Here
Chemistry (CY) February 6 Forenoon Session Check Here
Ecology and Evolution (EY) February 7 Forenoon Session Check Here
Geology (GG) February 7 Forenoon Session Check Here
Geophysics (GG) February 7 Forenoon Session Check Here
Mathematics (MA) February 13 Forenoon Session Check Here
Mining Engineering (MN) February 6 Afternoon Session Check Here
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) February 14 Afternoon Session Check Here
Petroleum Engineering (PE) February 7 Afternoon Session Check Here
Physics (PH) February 6 Afternoon Session Check Here
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) February 7 Afternoon Session Check Here
Statistics (ST) February 7 Afternoon Session Check Here
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science (TF) February 13 Forenoon Session Check Here
Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) (New Paper) February 7 Afternoon Session Check Here
Engineering Sciences- Engineering Mathematics (XE) February 13 Afternoon Session Check Here
Life Sciences- Chemistry (XL) February 13 Afternoon Session Check Here
Humanities & Social Sciences- Economics (XH) (New Paper) February 14 Forenoon Session Check Here

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PT

Pragya Tripathi

20 Apr 23

An MS from IIT Kanpur is considered to be a highly respected and prestigious degree. The MS program at IIT Kanpur is reputed for its focus on excellent research and its strong focus on practical, hands-on learning. As an MS student, you get to work with some of the most experienced and respected scholars and researchers in their fields, which gives an insight into the latest industry developments and trends. 

Additionally, not being located near metropolitan areas, IIT Kanpur gives a peaceful learning environment and students don’t spend much time partying or clubbing. Although it is a 2-year program, with the right determination one can complete it in 18 months also. If you are true to your passion you can also complete a Ph.D. under an experienced thesis advisor and won’t have to go to a foreign university for a Ph.D.

Overall, an MS from IIT Kanpur is a valuable and highly esteemed program that offers many opportunities in terms of career and professional advancement. Although it is challenging, the learning experience is worth the effort.


HS

Harshita Sinha

15 Jul 22

It depends on your career goals. GATE offers more options for engineering students. It is an all-around examination. You can go for MTech, PSUs, MS, and FRM. If you want more options, GATE will be better for you. 

If you want to do an MBA, after graduation, CAT will be the better option. Almost all top B-Schools accept CAT scores for MBA. 


AG

Aditi Gupta

01 Apr 22

Many GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE, instead of IITs because it offers better placements. Usually, students with good scores join  ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, IOCL, and others. Despite the good salary, PSU jobs can get monotonous after a few years. So, the top rankers start looking for better career options. If they wish to do an MBA, they need to prepare for CAT. Some do prepare for CAT, but many join NITIE as it is an easier option. NITIE takes admission through GATE and the GATE score is valid for 3 years. So, they can easily get admission based on their GATE score. 

Also, the institute has a great placement record. During the NITIE Mumbai placement in 2022, the average CTC offered was INR 25.41 LPA. The video below will convince you further to join NITIE Mumbai

Overall, its the excellent opportunities offered by NITIE that makes mant GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE


DM

Dishi Mishra

15 Jul 22

GATE consists mostly of numerical questions. It tests the aptitude for solving questions in less time. BITS HD papers have 10-15 numerical questions usually. The numerical questions aren’t on the same level as GATE and are just formula-based problems. Usually, around 80-90% of BITS HD questions are theory oriented. You need to have a good grasp of your engineering subjects to score well in BITS HD. The questions can come from anywhere in the syllabus. BITS HD usually consists - 

  • 15 Mathematics questions (difficulty usually higher than GATE)
  • 15 general English questions
  • 70 Engineering discipline questions

Also, note that BITS take admission based on GATE scores as well. 


SP

Subham Patra

15 Jul 22

Here are some strategies that can help you prepare for GATE and ESE simultaneously.

  • Compare the syllabus of GATE and ESE. Go through the previous years' questions of both. The technical portion of both examinations overlaps a lot. The major difference is question patterns and styles. Different types of questions are asked on the same topics. GATE tests aptitude for solving technical questions. While ESE puts more emphasis on technical details. 
  • Figure out which subjects contribute more to which examinations. 
  • If you have less time, start with GATE preparation. The topics can be covered easily and in less time. Once you are through GATE preparation, you can solve ESE questions without much difficulty. 
  • Focus on GATE and ESE preparations only. 

First, go through the syllabus thoroughly. Once you are done with the syllabus, go through your notes and solve previous years' questions. Solve test series, and review hard questions. Analyze the tests you give and work on your mistakes.