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GATE is an exam conducted by jointly Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technologies (i.e. Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Chennai (Madras) and Mumbai (Bombay) for primarily test comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science for admission into the Masters Program and Job in Public Sector Companies. GATE is also recognized by various institutes outside of India, such as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
Eligibility for GATE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture (3 years after 10+2/ 10+2+3 (ongoing) / 01+2+4 (ongoing) / Post B.Sc. / Post Diploma)
- Final year of such programs candidates are also eligible
- Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or Equivalent
- Final year of such programs candidates are also eligible
- Candidates in the 2nd or higher year of Four-year integrated master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology.
- Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year integrated master’s degree programs or dual degree programs in Engineering / Technology.
- Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UGC / AICTE, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers (India), AMIETE by IETE (India) as equivalent to B.E. / B. Tech.
- A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts.
- THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT CRITERION DEFINED FOR GATE
GATE Exam Pattern
- Examination Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total time: 03 hours
- Total subjects / Papers: 29
- Sections: General Aptitude (GA) + Selected subject
- Type of questions: (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
- Total questions: 65 (10 questions will be from General Aptitude (Verbal & Numerical ability) + 55 questions will be technical based on the paper chosen)
- Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL = General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks
- Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL: General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks = Total: 100 Marks
- Negative marking: 1/3rd of original marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
GATE Exam Papers
| GATE Subject Name | Code |
|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | AE |
| Agricultural Engineering | AG |
| Architecture and Planning | AR |
| Biomedical | BM |
| Biotechnology | BT |
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Computer Science and Information Technology | CS |
| Chemistry | CY |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Environmental Science and Engineering | ES |
| Ecology and Evolution | EY |
| Geology and Geophysics | GG |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | NM |
| Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Mathematics | MA |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Mining Engineering | MN |
| Metallurgical Engineering | MT |
| Petroleum Engineering | PE |
| Physics | PH |
| Production and Industrial Engineering | PI |
| Textile Engineering and Fiber Science | TF |
| Engineering Sciences | XE* |
| Life Sciences | XL** |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | XH*** |
| Statistics | ST[12] |
| Geomatics Engineering | GE |
GATE Exam Fee
| Gender / Category | Regular period | Extended Period (with Late Fee) |
|---|---|---|
| Female / ST / SC / PwD Candidates | Rs. 750 | Rs. 1,250 |
| All other candidates | Rs. 1,500 | Rs. 2,000 |
Previous Years Papers for GATE Exam
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture (3 years after 10+2/ 10+2+3 (ongoing) / 01+2+4 (ongoing) / Post B.Sc. / Post Diploma (final year candidates are also eligible)
GATE exam is very important entrance exam to get admission into the M. Tech Programs and many PSU recruitments are also done on the basis of GATE Exam Marks.
GATE exam score is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of GATE result .
Approximately salary of GATE Topper is 8 lakhs to 30 lakhs per year (it may vary on bases of job).
GATE exam contains total 29 subjects including Aerospace, Agriculture, Biomedical etc… View detailed syllabus for all subjects in syllabus section.
