GATE 2025 Answer Key

MCQ: Correct = +1 or +2 (as marked). Wrong = -0.33 or -0.67. NAT (Numerical): No negative marking. GATE Score = 100 × (M − Mq) / (Mт − Mq) + 100 * where Mт is mean of top 0.1% candidates.

Expected Cutoff Marks

general

28–32 (varies by paper)

obc

25–29

sc

18–22

st

18–22

* Expected cutoffs based on difficulty analysis. Official cutoffs may vary.

How to Raise Objection

1Log in to the GATE 2025 portal at gate2025.iitr.ac.in
2Navigate to 'Answer Key Challenge'
3Select the paper (CS/EE/ME/CE etc.)
4Select the question set and question number
5Provide justification with page reference from standard textbooks
6Pay ₹500 per challenge
7Download acknowledgement

Objection Fee: ₹500 per question

Fee is refunded if your challenge is accepted.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the GATE score calculated?

GATE Score is not raw marks. It is a normalised score out of 1000, calculated using a formula that accounts for the difficulty across multiple sessions/years.

Is GATE 2025 answer key available paper-wise?

Yes, answer keys are provided for each GATE paper separately with set-wise question responses.

Can I recheck my GATE response sheet?

Yes, candidates can view their response sheet and compare with the answer key in the GATE portal.

Set-Wise Answer Keys

Marking Scheme / Score Formula

Expected Cutoff Marks

How to Raise Objection

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer Key Links

Important Dates

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GATE 2025 Answer Key

Set-Wise Answer Keys

Marking Scheme / Score Formula

Expected Cutoff Marks

How to Raise Objection

Frequently Asked Questions

Answer Key Links

Important Dates

Also Check