Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 Answer Key PDF today, February 27, 2025. Candidates can download the answer key from the GOAPS portal on the official GATE website – gate2025.iitr.ac.in. Those who appeared for the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16 can access the answer key through the GOAPS portal. The GATE 2025 Response Sheet and question paper PDF have also been released alongside the answer key. The deadline to raise objections is March 1, 2025.
The candidates who took the GATE 2025 can download the provisional answer key from the official website gate2025.iitr.ac.in and check their likely scores using the same. The final answer key will be released once the objection window is over, and the GATE 2025 result will be announced on March 19, 2025.
GATE 2025 Exam Highlights
| Overview | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) |
| Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Exam Dates | February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 |
| Mode of Exam | Online, Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Subjects Covered | 30 |
| Total Questions | 65 |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Official Website | gate2025.iitr.ac.in |
GATE 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Exam Dates | February 1, 2, 15, 16, 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | February 27, 2025 |
| Objection Window | February 27 - March 1, 2025 |
| Result Declaration | March 19, 2025 |
GATE 2025 Marking Scheme
The GATE 2025 exam was conducted in three formats: MCQs, MSQs, and NATs. The marking scheme is as follows:
| Question Type | Marks Awarded | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|
| MCQs (1 mark each) |
+1 per correct response |
-1/3 per incorrect response |
| MCQs (2 marks each) | +2 per correct response | -2/3 per incorrect response |
| MSQs |
+1 or +2 per correct response |
No negative marking |
| NAT Questions | +1 or +2 per correct response | No negative marking |
Additionally, some questions may be marked as “Marks to All” (MTA) in the answer key, meaning all candidates who attempted the question will receive marks. Check GATE Question Paper 2025 PDF
GATE 2025 Answer Key & Objection Process
IIT Roorkee has released the GATE 2025 answer key on 27th February 2025. The contestants can match their answers and submit objections if there are any irregularities. The objection period will be open from February 27th to March 1st, 2025.
Steps for Raising Objection
- Open the official portal gate2025.iitr.ac.in and go to the GOAPS Portal.
- Enter using your log in credentials (Enrollment ID & Password).
- Choose the question which you need to challenge.
- Mention the correct reason for the objection.
- Pay objection fee of ₹500 per question.
- Submit your objection for scrutiny.
Those candidates whose objections are valid will get back their fee amount. IIT Roorkee shall publish the final answer key, which will be utilized for result preparation. Check GATE Response Sheet 2025
GATE 2025 Result Declaration
After considering all the objections, IIT Roorkee will release the final answer key. The results of GATE 2025 will be declared on March 19, 2025. Aspirants must check the official website from time to time for updates.
