The GATE 2025 Provisional Answer Key has been officially released by IIT Roorkee on February 27, 2025.
Candidates who appeared for the exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, can now download the answer key and their response sheets from the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The objection window to challenge the answer key will remain open until March 1, 2025.
Key Details About GATE 2025 Answer Key
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee |
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| Exam Dates | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release Date | February 27, 2025 |
| Response Sheet Release Date | February 27, 2025 |
| Objection Window | February 27 to March 1, 2025 |
| Official Website | gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
Steps to Download GATE Answer Key and Response Sheet
Follow these steps to access the provisional answer key and response sheet:
- Visit the official GATE website: gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
- Click on the link for “GATE Answer Key 2025” on the homepage.
- Log in using your credentials:
- Enrollment ID or Email Address
- Password
- Download the provisional answer key and response sheet in PDF format.
- Save these documents for reference and score calculation.
How to Challenge the GATE Answer Key
Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key if they find discrepancies. Here’s how:
- Log in to your account on the GATE portal.
- Select the question(s) you wish to challenge.
- Provide valid evidence supporting your claim.
- Pay a fee of ₹500 per question through online payment methods.
- Submit your objections before the deadline on March 1, 2025.
The final answer key will be released after reviewing all objections.
Marking Scheme for GATE
- Correct Answer:
- +1 mark for one-mark questions
- +2 marks for two-mark questions
- Negative Marking:
- -1/3 mark for incorrect one-mark questions
- -2/3 mark for incorrect two-mark questions
- No negative marking for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| GATE Exam Dates | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release Date | February 27, 2025 |
| Objection Window Closes | March 1, 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | To be announced |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2025 |
| Scorecard Availability | March 28 to May 31, 2025 |