Gate Exam Candidates must pass the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), an Indian national exam, in order to be admitted to the Master of Engineering (M.E. ), Master of Technology (M.Tech), and Ph.D. programs. It assesses the students’ technical and scientific knowledge. On behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India, it is jointly managed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee.
What is Gate Exam ?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate subjects in engineering and science for admission into postgraduate programs. GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology at Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Chennai (Madras) and Mumbai (Bombay) on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India
Gate Exam 2023 Dates
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| February 4, 2023 | Saturday |
| February 5, 2023 | Sunday |
| February 11, 2023 | Saturday |
| February 12, 2023 | Sunday |
Registration
| Particulars | Dimensions | Size and Other Specifications | Uploading of Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport size photograph in the white background | 5kb -200kb | 3.5cm Width × 4.5cm Height with 60% – 70% of Face Coverage Pixels Range from 240×320 – 480×640 | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature in running handwriting | 5kb-200kb | The area of the signature must cover 70-80% of the image. Pixels Range from 80×280 – to 160×560 Sign with black or dark blue colour ink only. | In JPEG/JPG format |
| Photo ID Proof | NA | NA | PDF Format |
| Category Certificate wherever applicable | NA | NA | PDF Format |
| PwD Certificate wherever applicable | NA | NA | PDF Format |
| Certificate of Dyslexia | NA | NA | PDF Format |
Gate Application Form 2023
To apply for the GATE 2023 exam, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of GATE 2023: https://gate.iitk.ac.in/
- Click on the “Apply Online” link on the homepage.
- Create an account by entering your name, email address, and phone number.
- Once your account is created, log in and proceed to fill the application form.
- Fill in all the required details, such as your personal details, academic details, GATE paper(s) to be applied for, category, PwD status (if applicable), and contact details.
- Upload the required documents, such as a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph, scanned copy of your signature, category certificate (if applicable), and PwD certificate (if applicable).
- Pay the application fee using credit card, debit card, or net banking.
- Review your application form and submit it
Eligibility Criteria
Following are the requirements to take the GATE 2023 exam:
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology or a master’s degree in any related science from a reputable university or institution.
- Age: The GATE test is open to candidates of any age.
- Nationality: Candidates may take the GATE test if they are residents of India or Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, or the United Arab Emirates.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (Regular Period, 30th Aug to 30th Sep 2022) | Application Fee (Extended Period, 1st Oct to 7th Oct 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| General and OBC | ₹1000 | ₹1350 |
| SC and ST | ₹500 | ₹850 |
| Female candidates of all categories | ₹500 | ₹850 |
| International Students – Dubai and Singapore | US$ 200 | US$ 250 |
Exam Pattern
| Section | Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude (GA) | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics (EM) | MCQs | 11 | 15 |
| Engineering Sciences (ES) | MCQs, Numerical Answer Type Questions (NATQs), and Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) | 35 | 70 |
Cutt OFF
| GATE Paper | Cut off for General Category | Cut off for OBC Category | Cut off for SC/ST Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | 48.00 | 42.00 | 36.00 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 45.00 | 39.00 | 33.00 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 42.00 | 37.00 | 32.00 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 39.00 | 34.00 | 29.00 |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | 38.00 | 33.00 | 28.00 |
FAQs
The GATE 2023 exam will be held on February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023.
- Educational qualification: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in any relevant Science subject from a recognized university or institute.
- Age: There is no age limit for appearing in the GATE exam.
- Nationality: Candidates who are Indian nationals or citizens of Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are eligible to appear in the GATE exam.
To apply for the GATE 2023 exam, candidates need to visit the official website of GATE 2023 and fill out the online application form. The online application process will start on August 30, 2022 and end on October 7, 2022.
- General and OBC: ₹1350
- SC and ST: ₹850
- Female candidates of all categories: ₹850
- International Students – Dubai and Singapore: US$ 250
