GATE 2020 Answer Key – IIT Delhi has opened facility to challenge GATE answer key 2020. Candidates can challenge it from GOAPS, by entering enrollment id and password. The last date to submit the challenges is February 21, 2020. Candidates can download answer key of GATE 2020 for all 25 subject papers from this page. GATE answer key for ME and CE is released separately for session 1 and 2. Candidates can use the paper and the answer key to calculate score. To do so, add 1 or 2 marks for each correct answer and deduct 1/3 or 2/3 marks for each incorrect answer. Know how to download GATE 2020 answer key, how to use it, and more details from this page.
Latest: The answer key of GATE 2020 has been released. Get it from the link below.
GATE 2020 Answer Key
Marks calculated via GATE 2020 answer key are the predicted raw score. The actual raw score and the normalized score of GATE is announced in the result of GATE 2020.
Download here: Click here to access GOAPS and challenge GATE 2020 answer key.
GATE 2020 Answer Key Challenge
Candidates can challenge the official GATE 2020 official answer key. The challenges can be submitted online from the GOAPS website.
To submit the challenge, the fee of Rs. 500 is applicable for each question challenged, as per last year.
Important things to know before challenging GATE 2020 answer key:
How to upload document for challenge: To submit the challenge candidates have to upload supporting document for the contest. In the document mention the section and the question number against which the document is being uploaded.
How to pay the fee and refund of the fee: The payment of the challenge fee is to be paid online. Contests are accepted only if the payment is completed successfully. If the challenge is accepted the fee against it is refunded.
Other important notes: While challenging ensure that the question number is as per the official GATE 2020 question paper uploaded by IIT D. Select the right section and the question number which you wish to contest. If the question number and section are not identified the challenge is not considered.
How to Raise Objection in GATE 2020 Answer Key
To raise objection candidates can check the steps below:
Step 1: The candidates have to login in GOAPS with their login credentials generated during the application process, as shown in the image below:
Step 2: The candidates have to then check the declaration under their login and clcikon the “contest answer key” button, as shown in the image below.
Step 3: The below given screen appears. Herer the students have to fill the below details:
- Section and Question Number
- Justification for Contest (the justification must be within 500 charactes)
- Upload Supporting Document
Step 4: Submit the challenges by clicking on the “submit” button. The candidates are then redirectde to the payment page. pay the required sum of money in the online mode to submit the challenges.
Note: It is important to make sure that with the objection, a document of proof is also uploaded and fee is paid or it shall not be considered.
GATE 2020 Official Answer Key
The official GATE answer key is of two types:
- Provisional answer key
- Final answer key
Provisional answer key – IITs release the provisional answer key after the exam. It is open for scrutiny.
Final answer key – The objections submitted against the provisional answer key are checked. As per all the valid challenges, changes and made in the answer key. The updated answer key is the final answer key. It is to be noted that final key cannot be challenged.
Along with the answer key, IIT also uploads GATE question paper pdf. It is available for all 25 subjects of GATE, including the session 1 and 2 of ME and CE paper.
How to Calculate Score Using GATE 2020 Answer Key
To calculate score using GATE answer key, candidates can use the steps below:
Step 1: Download GATE 2020 answer key for your subject paper. Also, download the response sheet and question paper of GATE 2020.
Step 2: Now match the responses given in the answer from the response mentioned in the response sheet.
Step 3: Next, the candidates need to add or deduct marks, as per the marking scheme. It is as follows:.
For MCQ questions:
- For correct 2 marks question – add 2 marks
- For incorrect 2 marks question – deduct 2/3 marks
- For correct 1 mark question – add 1 marks
- For incorrect 1 mark questions – deduct 1/3 marks.
For NAT questions
- For correct 2 marks question – add 2 marks
- For incorrect 2 marks question – deduct 0 marks
- For correct 1 mark question – add 1 marks
- For incorrect 1 mark questions – deduct 0 marks.
Step 4: When marks are added or deduct for all the questions, candidates get their estimated score of GATE.
GATE 2020 Marking Scheme
In GATE, MCQ and NAT type questions are asked. The marking scheme for both type of questions is as follows:
| Question Type | Marks for the correct answer | Marks for incorrect answer |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) | +1 or +2 marks | -1/3 for -1 mark question -2/3 for -2 mark question |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) | +1 or +2 marks | No Negative Marking |
GATE 2020 Cutoff
A cutoff is used to determine the minimum passing marks is prepared to make a list of candidates who qualify the exam. Candidates who score more than the cut off of GATE, qualify the exam. After calculating the score, candidates can compare their score with the cut off and check if they will qualify the exam or not.
The expected cut off of GATE 2020 for all the subjects is as follows:
| GATE Paper | GEN | OBC | SC / ST |
| ME | 30 – 34 | – | – |
| EE | 25 – 30 | – | – |
| CS | 25 – 30 | 20 – 25 | 15-20 |
| CE | 28 – 30 | 26 – 28 | 20 – 22 |
| IN | 35 and more | – | – |
| ECE | 25 – 30 | – | – |
| PH | 30 – 34 | 28 – 32 | 22 – 26 |
| CH | 30 – 32 | 26 – 29 | 18 – 20 |
| XL | 30 – 35 | 25 – 35 | 20 – 25 |
| CY | 32 – 35 | 28 – 30 | 22 – 24 |
GATE cut off for last year:
| GATE Subject | General | OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 34.4 | 30.9 | 22.9 |
| AG | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| AR | 43.9 | 39.5 | 29.2 |
| BT | 27.9 | 25.1 | 18.5 |
| CE | 26.9 | 24.2 | 17.9 |
| CH | 37.8 | 34.0 | 25.1 |
| CS | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| CY | 25.4 | 22.8 | 16.9 |
| EC | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| EE | 23.1 | 26.1 | 19.4 |
| EY | 49.3 | 44.3 | 32.8 |
| GG | 32.4 | 29.1 | 21.5 |
| IN | 37.1 | 33.3 | 24.7 |
| MA | 29.4 | 26.4 | 19.5 |
| ME | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
| MN | 45 | 40.5 | 30.0 |
| MT | 40.3 | 36.2 | 26.8 |
| PE | 39.8 | 35.8 | 26.5 |
| PH | 29 | 26.1 | 19.3 |
| PI | 32 | 28.8 | 21.3 |
| TF | 32.2 | 28.9 | 21.4 |
| XE | 31.5 | 28.3 | 21.0 |
| XL | 29.9 | 26.9 | 19.9 |
GATE cut off for last to last year:
| GATE Subject | General | OBC | SC/ST/PwD |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 34.4 | 30.9 | 22.9 |
| AG | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| AR | 43.9 | 39.5 | 29.2 |
| BT | 27.9 | 25.1 | 18.5 |
| CE | 26.9 | 24.2 | 17.9 |
| CH | 37.8 | 34.0 | 25.1 |
| CS | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| CY | 25.4 | 22.8 | 16.9 |
| EC | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| EE | 23.1 | 26.1 | 19.4 |
| EY | 49.3 | 44.3 | 32.8 |
| GG | 32.4 | 29.1 | 21.5 |
| IN | 37.1 | 33.3 | 24.7 |
| MA | 29.4 | 26.4 | 19.5 |
| ME | 34.7 | 31.2 | 23.1 |
| MN | 45 | 40.5 | 30.0 |
| MT | 40.3 | 36.2 | 26.8 |
| PE | 39.8 | 35.8 | 26.5 |
| PH | 29 | 26.1 | 19.3 |
| PI | 32 | 28.8 | 21.3 |
| TF | 32.2 | 28.9 | 21.4 |
| XE | 31.5 | 28.3 | 21.0 |
| XL | 29.9 | 26.9 | 19.9 |
What is GATE 2020 Contesting of Answer Key? – It is the same as challenging of answer key. The candidates can submit objection against any answer that they think is incorrect.
GATE Answer Key 2020 Date
Candidates can check all the important dates for GATE 2020 answer key from below.
| GATE 2020 Answer Key | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2020 exam date | 01, 02, 08, 09 Feb 2020 |
| Unofficial answer key released on | On the day of the exam |
| Release of response sheet | 12 Feb 2020 |
| GATE official answer key releases on | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Last date to challenge the key | 19 – 21 Feb 2020 |
| Declaration of GATE result | 16 Mar 2020 |
How to Download the Official GATE 2020 Answer Key
Candidates can download the official answer key of GATE 2020 from this page. Here are few important things to note.
- The answer key can also be downloaded from gate.iitd.ac.in.
- The answer key is provided as pdf.
- While downloading the answer key, make sure to check the paper code.
- Along with the answer key, candidates should also download question paper of GATE and the response sheet.
GATE 2020 Result
After the closing of the Contest window, the exam conducting body releases a final answer key on the basis of which the scorecard (result) is prepared. The candidates can check their GATE 2020 result/ scorecard with their marks and an all India rank through the login at the official GOAPS website. The candidates can download their GATE 2020 Result on the scheduled date.
Note: The Scorecard is valid for a period of three years from the date of the declaration of the results.
How to Download GATE 2020 Response Sheet
Before the answer key, the response sheet has been released. Candidates can only download GATE 2020 response sheet from GATE Online Application Processing System. It has been released individually for each candidate and contains all the answers marked by candidates in the exam.
Steps to download the response sheet of GATE 2020 are:
Step 1: Go to gate.iitd.ac.in and access GOAPS by entering enrollment id / e-mail id and password.
- You can also access it by clicking on the link on this page.
Step 2 – On access the GOAPS, the dashboard appears on the screen.
Step 3 – In the dashboard, candidates need t click on “view responses” button. Following this, the response sheet appears on the screen.
The response sheet of GATE 2020 looks as shown below:
Details Given in GATE 2020 Response Sheet
Following details are mentioned in the response sheet of GATE.
- Name of the exam
- Subject paper
- Date of exam
- Session of exam
- Participant id
- Participant name
- Test center
- Test date and time
- Subject
- Questions
- Question id
- Status
- Chosen option
GATE 2020 Memory Based Answer Key
A memory based answer key for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is that answer key which is released by unofficial bodies like coaching institutes and experts. It is released online, and prepared on the basis of questions informed by those candidates who appeared for the exam. Candidates can check GATE 2020 me memory based answer key for 25 subjects, from below.
| Subject Paper | GATE 2020 Answer Key |
| CS | Get here |
| EE | Get here |
| IN | Get here |
| ME | Get here |
| EC | Get here |
| PH | Get here |
| CY | Get here |
| MA | Get here |
| MT | Get here |
| PE | Get here |
| PI | Get here |
| AR | Get here |
| BM | Get here |
| BT | Get here |
| CH | Get here |
| MN | Get here |
| ST | Get here |
| XE | Get here |
| XL | Get here |
| AE | Get here |
| AG | Get here |
| GG | Get here |
| EY | Get here |
| TF | Get here |
| CE1 | Get here |
| CE2 | Get here |
GATE 2020
GATE 2020 is held at a national level and in online mode. On of the IITs conduct this exam on a rotational basis. GATE 2020 is conducted by IIT Delhi. The score of GATE 2020 is also used by many PSUs for recruitment. Qualifiers of the exam get admission in master’s programs and direct doctoral programs in engineering/technology/architecture and doctoral programs in relevant branches of science.
Indian Institute of Technology
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are autonomous public institutes. All the IITs are institute of national importance. Each IIT is autonomous, linked to the others through a common council (IIT Council), which oversees their administration. There are 23 IITs in India. Out of the 23 IITs, IIT Kharagpur is the oldest one and 5 new IITs are located in Goa, Jammu, Bhilai, Dharwad, and Dhanbad.
GATE 2020 Answer Key Frequently Asked Questions
Ans : On March 16, 2020.
Ans : Yes, if the exam conducting body finds adequate proof against any wrong question, a corrected answer key is then released and the result is made on the basis of the corrections made.
Ans : Yes, if the exam conducting body finds adequate proof against any wrong question, a corrected answer key is then released and the result is made on the basis of the corrections made.
Ans : The term “Marks to All” in the GATE official answer key is used to indicate that all the candidates will get the marks for that particular question irrespective of them attempting the question because the question was either ambiguous, incomplete or wrong in the question paper itself.
Ans : The candidates can use the Answer Key to determine the number of correct answers attempted by them in the GATE 2020 exam, and by using the official marking scheme, an approximate GATE 2020 Result can be predicted.
Ans : The Official and Unofficial Answer Key may vary. At times, the coaching institutes that publish the Unofficial versions of the Answer Key may not know the complete question or there might be certain discrepancy due to ambiguous questions, the answers may differ. However, the candidates must note that only the Official Answer Key is used for evaluating GATE results.
Ans : Yes, the exam conducting bodies have made changes in the official answer key quite a number of times in the past. However the final decision is made by the authorities only, and no further changes are made once the final answer key has been published.
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