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 |
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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 |
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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
- 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.
- B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.:
- Qualifying Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology)
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2024
- B.Arch.:
- Qualifying Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course)
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2025 (for 5-year program), 2024 (for 4-year program)
- B.Sc. (Research)/B.S.:
- Qualifying Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2024
- Pharm. D. (after 10+2):
- Qualifying Degree: 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during the third year onwards
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2026
- M.B.B.S./B.D.S.:
- Qualifying Degree: Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such a program
- Eligible Candidates: 5th, 6th, 7th, or higher semester or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2024
- M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent:
- Qualifying Degree: Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2024
- Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.):
- Qualifying Degree: Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program)
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in any year
- Expected Year of Completion: Any year
- Int. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2):
- Qualifying Degree: Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program)
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd/4th/5th year or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2025
- B.Sc./B.A./B.Com.:
- Qualifying Degree: Bachelor degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program)
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd year or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2024
- Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S.:
- Qualifying Degree: Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2025
- Professional Society Examinations:
- Qualifying Degree: B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE
- Eligible Candidates: Completed Section A or the equivalent of such professional courses
- Expected Year of Completion: Enrolled up to 31st May 2013*
- B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry):
- Qualifying Degree: 4-years B.Sc program
- Eligible Candidates: Currently in the 3rd/4th year or already completed
- Expected Year of Completion: 2024
Application Fee
Category | Application Fee (Regular Period, 30th Aug to 30th Sep 2022) | Application Fee (Extended Period, 1st Oct to 7th Oct 2022) |
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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 |
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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 |
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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