GATE EXAM – Overview, Eligibility, Duration & Exam Types

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination at national level  that examines  the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science.  GATE is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science and other seven institutes within India such as (Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Madras) with the help of National Board and Government of India. The GATE Score is used for applying for admissions in various postgraduate programs such as Masters of Engineering, Master of Technology, Doctorate.. , GATE scores are also being used by several Indian public sectors bodies for recruiting graduate engineers in entry-level positions. It is one of the most competitive examinations in India.

ELIGIBILITY

The eligibility criteria to GATE EXAM can be found below:

• Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2/ Post-B. Sc./ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs.
• Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs.
• Candidates in the second or higher year of Four-year integrated master’s degree programs (Post-B. Sc.) 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 got through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by i.e. (i), AMICE (i) by the institute of Civil Engineers (India)-iCE ( (i)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech.

DURATION AND EXAMINATION TYPES

The GATE  examination is about 3 hours duration, and it contains 65 questions of maximum 100 marks. From 2014 onward, the examination for GATE is carried out in an online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode where the candidates are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The questions comprise both multiple-choice questions and numerical answer. type questions…. Candidates are provided with blank paper sheets for rough work and these have to be returned after the examination. At the end, the computer automatically closes the screen from further processing. The subjects of interest include Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Instrumentation Engineering. Apart from that there are also some other subjects that you can opt for such as Mathematics, Physics, etc. Candidates who scores below 70 percentages of marks get no score card.

GATE AT ITS DIFFICULTY LEVEL

GATE, has examined the Engineering basics in a unique way. It does not comprise much of LENGTHY PROBLEMS. The most difficult part of managing the entire course of engineering in a three-hour exam . It itself gives the test a certain level of toughness. Each year, only around 15% of all appearing candidates qualify. Around 90% are required to get admission in M. . Tech. or M.E. degree programs in Indian Institute of Technology and Indian Institute of Science, or to get an opportunity for job interviews in Indian Public Sector.

SYLLABUS OF GATE ENTRANCE EXAM

GATE Paper	Code	GATE Paper	Code
Aerospace Engineering	AE	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Agricultural Engineering	AG	Mathematics	MA
Architecture and Planning	AR	Mechanical Engineering	ME
Biotechnology	BT	Mining Engineering	MN
Civil Engineering	CE	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Chemical Engineering	CH	Petroleum Engineering	PE
Computer Science and Information Technology	CS	Physics	PH
Chemistry	CY?	Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC	Textile Engineering and Fiber Science	TF
Electrical Engineering	EE	Engineering Sciences	XE*
Ecology and Evolution	EY	Life Sciences	XL**
Geology and Geophysics	GG

 

* Engineering Sciences (XE) Paper Sections (A and any 2 of B to G)	Code	** Life Sciences (XL) Paper Sections (H and any 2 of I to M)	Code
Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory)	A	Chemistry (Compulsory)	H
Fluid Mechanics	B	Biochemistry	I
Materials Science	C	Botany	J
Solid Mechanics	D	Microbiology	K
Thermodynamics	E	Zoology	L
Polymer Science and Engineering	F	Food Technology	M
Food Technology	G

RESULTS OF GATE ENTRANCE EXAM

GATE results are usually declared about one month after the examinations are over. The results show

The total marks scored by a candidate,

The GATE score,

The all-India rank

The cut off marks for various categories in the candidate’s paper.

The score is valid for 3 years from announcement of the results. The score cards are issued only to qualified candidates.

SCHOLARSHIP:

Students pursuing M.Tech are eligiable for a scholarship of RS 8000/ month by the Govt. of India . The amount is enough for living expenses and also for purchase of study material, etc. This amount of scholarship will be paid for the entire 18 months of M.Tech duration