Candidates can use their GATE 2023 response sheet and answer key to calculate their expected scores. GATE 2023 Answer Key is going to be released on February 21, 2023. With the help of the expected scores, candidates can also predict a list of colleges that might accept them for admission using Collegedunia’s exclusive GATE College Predictor 2023.

What is GATE Response Sheet? GATE 2023 Response Sheet is a document released by the conducting authorities which includes the responses marked by candidates in their GATE exam.

GATE 2023 Response Sheet Release Date

Candidates can check the important dates related to the release of response sheet for GATE 2023 in the table below: 

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How to Download GATE 2023 Response Sheet?

Before downloading GATE 2023 Response sheet candidates need to keep a few things in mind. These include- 

• GATE 2023 Response Sheet is only accessible to registered candidates. 
• If you have registered but have not appeared for the examination then you can’t download the response sheet. 
• The response sheet is available only after the successful login through GOAPS whereas answer keys will be available for all at the official portal. 

Step to Download GATE 2023 Response Sheet

• Visit the official website- gate.iitk.ac.in and login to GOAPS/ Candidate Portal.
• Log in using your GATE 2023 enrollment ID/ email and password 
• Upon successful login, click on the ‘View Response Sheet’ link.

• GATE 2023 response sheet will appear on the screen in PDF format.
• Download the GATE response sheet for future use.

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Details Mentioned on GATE 2023 Response Sheet

GATE 2023 response sheet of a candidate is comprised of the responses entered by the candidate in the exam. Other than that, more information or details are also present on GATE response sheet. In case of any kind of discrepancy in the details mentioned in your response sheet, you should report it immediately to the concerned authorities. However, the chances of any discrepancy are very low. Candidates can find the following details in their GATE response sheet:

• Candidate Registration Number or ID
• Candidate Name
• Test Center Name
• Test Date, Slot and Day
• Subject for which a candidate appeared in the examination
• Questions along with the options
• Question ID
• Status of the Questions- Answered or unanswered
• Chosen option by the candidate

Sample of GATE Response Sheet

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Calculation of Score Using GATE 2023 Response Sheet

By comparing GATE 2023 Response sheet with the answer key candidates can get an idea about the total number of correct and incorrect answers. After that, candidates can also calculate their rough score according to the marking scheme. Check GATE 2023 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme 

GATE 2023 Marking Scheme

• Each question in GATE 2023 is for 1 or 2 marks.
• As per the marking scheme of GATE for all 29 disciplines, NATs and MSQs do not have any negative marking. 
• However, for 1 mark MCQ, 1/3 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers and for 2 mark MCQ, 2/3 marks will be deducted for incorrect answers. 
• The total marks are 100. 

Formula to Calculate Score using GATE Response Sheet

• First of all check or compare your responses with the answer key released by the authorities. 
• Then separate the 1 and 2 marks questions. Also separate the NAT, MSQs and MCQs to avoid any confusion while calculating the score. 
  • In Case of MCQs:
    • Total Marks = (1 x Total Number of Correct Answers) – (1/3 x Total Number of Incorrect Answers)
    • Total Marks = (2 x Total Number of Correct Answers) – (2/3 x Total Number of Incorrect Answers​)
  • In Case of NATS:
    • Total Marks = (1 x Total Number of correct answers of 1 mark) + (2 x Total Number of correct answers of 2 marks)
  • In Case of MSQs:
    • Total Marks = (1 x Total Number of correct answers of 1 mark) + (2 x Total Number of correct answers of 2 marks)
• Total Marks: Total Marks in MCQs + Total Marks in MSQs + Total Marks in NATs 

Know More GATE Score Calculation 

Predict your Rank Using GATE College Predictor 2023

GATE College Predictor 2023 is a tool especially designed by Collegedunia so that candidates can predict a list of colleges that a candidate can apply for admission based on their scores. You can calculate your approximate score using GATE 2023 Reponse Sheet and Answer Key and can use the College Predictor to get a list of top IITs, NITs and GFTIs where they can apply for M.Tech admission. Check GATE College Predictor 2023

Benefits of GATE College Predictor 2023

• It is very easy to use. You can use filters like your State, City, Stream, and Course.
• By using these filters you will get a list of colleges that will be accepting your admission with that score or rank.  

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Raise Objection Against Answer Key Using GATE 2023 Response Sheet

The important purpose of providing GATE 2023 response sheet to the candidates is to give them a chance to raise objections against the answer key. Candidates can compare their response sheets with the official GATE 2023 answer key released on the official website. By taking advantage of this opportunity applicants can challenge the answer key if they believe that the answer marked by them is correct. If the objections are found to be valid then candidates will get positive marks for that answer and after the completion of this whole process, the final answer key will be revised and no one can raise any objection against the final answer key. 

• Candidates will have to pay INR 500 per objection with the required documents to prove their objection. 
• The amount is non-refundable. But if your objection will come out to be valid then you will get your amount back. 
• The objection window will be available for only 2 to 3 days. Within this stipulated time period you can raise objections. 

How to Raise the Objections against GATE Answer Key 2023?

• Visit the official website of GOAPS
• Login using the registered ID and password
• Click on ‘GATE 2023 answer key’ button or link. 
• Select the paper/discipline for which you had appeared.
• Then Click on ‘raise objection’
• Mention the questions number and question ID for which you want to raise an objection. 
• Pay the fees and submit your objection. 

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