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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted for
admission in post-graduate engineering programs such as M.Tech/ ME and for job
opportunities in various sectors Public Sector Undertakings. Here we will
provide important details of GATE entrance exam.
Full Form |
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
Conducting Authority |
Indian Institute of Technology and Indian Institute of Science |
Subjects Available for
Entrance Exam |
29 |
Exam Duration |
Three hours |
Types of Questions |
MCQ’s |
Application Process
The application process starts in August or September.
Exam Dates
The entrance exam is take place in February.
Results
The results are declared in March.
Eligibility Criteria
Education Qualification: The candidate who wants to appear
for this exam should have Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s
degree in science or equivalent. There is no age restriction for appearing
GATE.
Steps to Apply
Register Online: You have to visit the official GATE portal and create an account.
Fill the Application Form: It contains personal details,
academic qualifications, and exam related preferences.
Upload Documents: Submit
documents such as photography, signature, and degree certificates.
Pay the Application Fee: The application fee for unreserved
category is INR 1800 and other category have INR 900.
Submit and Download: After the successful completion of form
and payment, download the confirmation page for your reference.
It has multiple exam centers across India and abroad. Major
cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Chennai host these centers.
International Centers: In countries such as Nepal,
Singapore, Bangladesh, and the UAE.
Indian Institutes of
Technology: The top engineering institutes in India, IIT’s such as IIT
Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, etc. It offer excellent M.Tech
programs.
National Institutes
of Technology: These institutes offer high-quality M.Tech programs.
Indian Institutes of
Information Technology: These institutes offer M.Tech programs in IT and
related fields.
BITS Pilani: It
is best known for its M.Tech programs.
Other Universities: Various
central and state universities, Jawaharlal Nehru University, and VIT University
offer M.Tech courses through GATE.
If you want to prepare for the GATE exam, several institutes
provide excellent coaching. Some of them are as following:
Made Easy
It has comprehensive study material and great faculty.
Gate Forum
It offers both online and offline coaching, with detailed
study plans.
Engineers Academy
It offers special GATE coaching in several branches.
Vidyamandir Classes
It is popular for GATE and other engineering entrance exams.
TIME
This institute is known for a systematic approach to GATE
preparation.
You have to understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
Make a study plan and allocate time according to your strengths
and weaknesses.
You should practice mock tests and previous year’s papers
regularly to increase speed and accuracy improvement.
You should clear the basic concepts of each topic.
You should manage your time effectively during both
preparation and the actual exam.
You should important topics such as Engineering Mathematics,
Digital Logic, Networks, Signals and Systems for Electronics and Communication,
Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, and Fluid Mechanics.
You should revise regularly to improve your performance for
entrance exam.
You can join study groups or coaching for structured
guidance, consider enrolling in coaching or online courses.
Ques. What is the eligibility
for GATE? |
Ans. The candidate who wants to appear for this exam should have Bachelor‘s
degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in science or equivalent. |
Ques. How many attempts are
allowed for GATE entrance exam? |
Ans. There is no limit for attemptation of GATE entrance exam. |
Ques. What is the pattern of GATE
entrance exam? |
Ans. The GATE exam consist 65 questions of 100 marks. |
Ques. What is the time
required for the preparation of GATE entrance exam? |
Ans. You require minimum 6-12 months for the preparation of exam. |