what is GATE ?
* The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising faculty from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.
objectives of GATE exam :
* To identify meritorious and motivated candidates for admission to Post Graduate Programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy at the National level. To serve as benchmark for normalisation of the Undergraduate Engineering Education in the country
* Important dates :
* Availability of GATE forms: October, 1st week
* Last Date for filling up forms: November, 1st week
* Exam Date: 2nd Sunday of February
* Results: March 15st
GATE exam details :
* The examination is a single paper of three-hour duration of the objective type. Negative marking is adopted for some questions in the paper. The results of qualifying candidates will be ranked on an all-India basis and indicate a percentile score. A percentile score of 99 means one is in the top one per cent category of the candidates who appeared for GATE.
* Candidates who get less than 70 percentile get no score card.
* GATE scores are valid for 2 years. One can reappear for the GATE exam if one is not satisfied with the earlier score. The new score (if better than the old one) will be used for admission.
* Students have to apply to individual institutes and get application forms after the GATE results are out. M.Tech. course admission details are advertised in leading newspapers from April 1 till July end. However, some institutes do not advertise and students should approach them directly for the forms. The concerned institute may conduct a written test and/or interview for admission.
* Students of M.Tech. are paid scholarships by the Government of India for the entire 18-month period
Eligibility criteria
* A master's degree in any branch of science or M.Sc. in Mathematics. Students in the final or pre-final year of these programmes are also eligible.
* A bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/architecture/pharmacy would also suffice. Candidates in the final or pre-final year may also apply.
* Candidates in the second year or above of the B.Sc. four-year Integrated Master's Degree Programme, or in the third year (or above) of the five-year Integrated Master's Degree Programme in engineering/technology.
* Candidates with professional qualification equivalent to BE/B.Tech. through a UPSC/AICTE-recognised examination.
SPECIAL:
We encourage 3rd year students to also appear GATE alongwith Final Year students since:
* GATE score is valid for 2 years.
* The syllabus as required by GATE is generally over by 5th semester.
* Anyway, it will be a good try ! If it is a bad score you can always try again
