GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Overview
Key information about GATE
GATE is a national examination conducted for admission to postgraduate programs (ME, M.Tech, MS, direct PhD) in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. It is also used for recruitment by several PSUs.
Important Dates
Exam Date: February annually
Application Date: September-October annually
Result Date: March annually
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree holders in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts or students in the final year of such programs.
Exam Pattern
Sections: General Aptitude, Subject-specific questions
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 3 hours
Negative Marking: Yes
Official Website
https://gate.iitk.ac.in/Syllabus
Comprehensive syllabus for GATE examination.
- General Aptitude (common for all papers)
- Subject-specific technical knowledge (29 different papers)
- Engineering Mathematics (common for most papers)
GATE Mock Tests
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GATE Previous Year Questions: Test 1
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