GATE 2021 XE-C Material Science: Exam Date, Syllabus, Pattern, Analysis, Question Paper, Answer Key, Cutoff

GATE XE 2021 will take place on February 13. Check the exam date of GATE Engineering Sciences 2021 along with syllabus, pattern, question paper, answer key and cutoff.

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GATE XE 2021 Exam Date
GATE XE-C Material Science 2020 Question Paper & Answer Key
GATE XE Cutoff 2020
GATE XE-C (Material Science) Exam Analysis 2020
GATE Paper Wise Links
GATE Related Articles

GATE 2021 XE-C (Material Science) exam will be conducted on February 13. Candidates who appeared for the XE-C exam of GATE can check all the details about GATE XE 2021 such as exam date, syllabus, pattern, cutoff, exam analysis and old question papers.

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GATE XE 2021 Exam Date

The dates of GATE XE 2021 are as follows -

Event	Date
Exam Date	February 13, 2021
Results Date	March 22, 2021

GATE XE-C Material Science 2020 Question Paper & Answer Key

The official question paper and the answer key for GATE XE-C exam 2020 has been updated below.

GATE 2020 XE-C Official Question Paper 2020	GATE 2020 XE-C Official Answer Key 2020

GATE XE Cutoff 2020

The cutoff for GATE XE 2020 is as follows -

Name of the Category	Cutoff
General	26.0
OBC	23.4
SC/ ST/ PwD	17.3

GATE XE-C (Material Science) Exam Analysis 2020

According to the response and feedback received from students and experts, the XE-C question paper of GATE 2020 can be analyzed as follows -

Overall Difficulty Level: The overall difficulty level of GATE XE-C question paper 2020 was easy to moderate.

Easy Section: Thermodynamics and Mathematics

Difficult Section: Fluid Mechanics

Type of Questions: Most of the questions in the exam are conceptually based, and need little thinking and understanding.

Easy Attempts: On average, a student had easily attempted 30 questions, and these did not take much time.

Cutoff (As per Experts): According to the experts, the expected cutoff can be around 30.

GATE Paper Wise Links

The paper wise links for GATE can be downloaded by clicking on the links below -

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GATE PE (Petroleum Engineering)	GATE CS (Computer Science)
GATE IN (Instrumentation Engineering)	GATE AE (Aerospace Engineering)
GATE ECE (Electronics & Communication Engineering)	GATE AG (Agriculture)
GATE Metallurgy (MT)	GATE ME (Mechanical Engineering)
GATE EE (Electrical Engineering)	GATE TF (Textile Engineering & Fibre Technology)
GATE BT (Bio-Technology)	GATE CY (Chemistry)
GATE ST (Statistics)	GATE MA (Mathematics)
GATE CE (Civil Engineering)	GATE PH (Physics)

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Which iit or nit can I get in electrical engineering. My gate score is 365

-AsthaUpdated on April 30, 2026 10:12 PM

21 Answers

Arya Sharma , Student / Alumni

Yes, LPU offers a good option for M.Tech in Electrical Engineering. Admission can be through GATE score or university eligibility criteria, and a score like 365 can support admission consideration depending on category and seat availability. The program includes advanced study in power systems, control systems, electrical machines, and related core areas, along with well-equipped labs and project-based learning. Students also get exposure through technical workshops, industry interaction, and research-oriented projects, which help in building practical skills. Overall, LPU provides a structured academic environment focused on strengthening both theoretical knowledge and practical understanding in Electrical Engineering.

I got 76.8 in JEE Main, can I get Sastra College Admission? Tell me the cutoff for CBSE student?

-RAKESHUpdated on April 13, 2026 11:15 AM

1 Answer

Sohini Bhattacharya, Content Team

Dear Student,

With a 76.8 percentile score in JEE Main 2026, you are eligible to get a seat at Sastra University if you have 50% marks in your Class 12th aggregate. The admission process is conducted under the 50:50 rule, wherein students are shortlisted based on their JEE Main score and the normalisation of their Class 12th marks.

Thank you!

Is part-time MTech admission open for working professional at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram?

-sravaniUpdated on May 13, 2026 11:11 AM

3 Answers

ankita, Student / Alumni

SRM Institute of Science and Technology may offer flexible options for working professionals depending on the department and current admission cycle, so it is always better to check directly with the institute for updated details. However, many students today also consider Lovely Professional University because of its industry-oriented M.Tech programs, modern research facilities, flexible learning exposure, and strong focus on emerging technologies.