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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras issues the GATE Response Sheet. If you took the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), and IISc Bengaluru releases recorded responses, you can access the response sheet from gate.iisc.ac.in according to the specified schedule. By reviewing the GATE response sheet, you can identify the answers you recorded.
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GATE Response Sheet
GATE 2027 Response Sheet Download Link – You can download the response sheet as per schedule at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2024 Response Sheet – Release Date
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Exam Date | February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2027 |
| Response Sheet Issuance On | As per IIT Madras |
How to Download Your Response Sheet
- Go to
gate2027.iitm.ac.inand select “GOAPS Candidate Login”. - Log in using your registered Enrollment ID / Email Address and Password.
- Click on the link for “View Response Sheet”.
- Your master response sheet will display question-by-question status (Answered, Unanswered, Chosen Option, Question ID).
- Click Download / Print to save a PDF copy for your score calculations.
Difference Between Response Sheet & Answer Key
- Response Sheet: Shows only your attempted responses and recorded choices; it does not indicate whether your answers are correct.
- Provisional Answer Key: Released a few days later alongside the official question paper to provide the official correct keys for evaluation.
How to Calculate Your GATE Marks Using the Response Sheet
Once the official provisional answer key is published, you can calculate your raw marks out of 100 by matching your downloaded response sheet choices with the master answer key.
GATE Marking & Deduction Rules Breakdown
| Question Type | Weightage | Correct Answer | Incorrect Answer | Unattempted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mark MCQ | 1 Mark | +1 Mark | -0.33 Mark (-1/3) | 0 Marks |
| 2-Mark MCQ | 2 Marks | +2 Marks | -0.67 Mark (-2/3) | 0 Marks |
| 1-Mark MSQ / NAT | 1 Mark | +1 Mark | No Negative Marking | 0 Marks |
| 2-Mark MSQ / NAT | 2 Marks | +2 Marks | No Negative Marking | 0 Marks |
Important Rules to Keep in Mind
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQs): No partial credit is awarded. You must select all correct options and no incorrect options to score the full marks.
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT): Your answer must fall strictly within the official numerical range given in the official answer key (e.g., if the key specifies 12.3 to 12.6, 12.4 is correct).
- No Negative Marking: Wrong answers in NATs and MSQs will not deduct any marks from your total score.
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GATE Response Sheet – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | GATE |
| Full Form of GATE | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Event Here | Response Sheet of GATE |
| Similar Exams and Their Admit Card | Engineering Entrance Exams |
| Official Body for Exam and Hall Ticket | IIT Madras |
| Full Form of IISc Bengaluru | Indian Institute of Technology Madras |
| Scale Of This Exam | National Level |
| Places of Admitting Colleges | India |
| Official Website for This Admit Card | gate.iisc.ac.in |
| Programs Where Admission Is Through This Test | Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science |
| Institutes Where Admission Is Through This Test | IITs and Other Colleges that Accept GATE Score |