The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 has taken significant steps forward with the release of the provisional answer key and response sheets by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee. This major release, which occurred on February 27, 2025, allows candidates who participated in the exam, held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, to access their response sheets and potentially challenge any disputed answers.
Candidates can obtain their GATE 2025 response sheets by entering their enrollment ID or email address along with their password on the GATE official website, gate2025.iitr.ac.in. The response sheets contain important information including the candidate’s name, examination date, session, question details, selected responses, and attempt status, enabling candidates to estimate their scores before the final results are released.
Those who find discrepancies or are unsatisfied with the provisional answer key have the opportunity to raise objections. The window for submitting objections is open until March 1, 2025. The official guidelines state, "Provisional candidates are not allowed for the contest, but they can see their responses on the candidates login portal." This means regular candidates can raise challenges, whereas provisional candidates can only review their marks.
To file objections, candidates need to follow specific steps. They must first log onto the official GATE website, locate the GATE 2025 answer key link, and submit their concerns along with relevant evidence, all for a fee of INR 500 per question challenged. The need for providing justifiable evidence is emphasized, as the authorities will review the objections submitted during this period.
For those unfamiliar with the process to download the answer sheet, the steps are straightforward. Candidates should:
- Visit the official GATE website at gate2025.iitr.ac.in.
- Click on the link to download the GATE 2025 answer key visible on the homepage.
- Enter the required login credentials, such as enrollment ID and password.
- The provisional answer key will appear on the screen for review.
- Download the document for future reference.
The GATE examination encompasses 30 different test papers, allowing candidates to select one or two papers according to their preferences and eligibility. This year’s examination included various question formats—including Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQs), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions—to thoroughly assess candidates' proficiency and problem-solving capabilities.
Looking forward, it is important for candidates to be aware of key dates beyond the objection window. The IIT Roorkee is scheduled to release the final answer key shortly after reviewing the objections, followed by the results announcement on March 19, 2025. Subsequently, scorecards will be available for free download from March 28 to May 31, 2025; from December 31, 2025, onward, candidates will be required to pay INR 500 to access their scorecards.
The utility of the answer key extends beyond mere score estimation. It provides invaluable insights for candidates concerning expected cutoff trends, which are pivotal for subsequent M.Tech admissions and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) recruitment. With each challenge raised, the transparency of the evaluation process is enhanced, helping to assure fairness and accuracy for all candidates involved.
Readers can keep checking the official website for any updates or changes to the timetable and related processes as IIT Roorkee proceeds through the stages following the examination. The GATE exam is not just pivotal for postgraduate admissions but also shapes future career paths for aspiring engineers.
With the deadline for objections just around the corner, candidates are encouraged to act swiftly should they have valid concerns. This is their chance to be part of the evaluative process and to secure their deserving recognition based on performance.
For more information and updates, candidates can routinely visit gate2025.iitr.ac.in or follow education news platforms like Shiksha for comprehensive coverage on exam results, admission processes, and other educational developments.