Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India level entrance exam jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven IITs (Delhi, Bombay, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Kanpur, Roorkee and Madras).
GATE has released a notification to select candidates for admission into the IITs and IISs. Interested candidates may check the eligibility criteria and apply online from 03-09-2019 to 24-09-2019.
More details about GATE (2020), including eligibility criteria, selection procedure, application fee, how to apply and important dates, are given below:
Eligibility Criteria for GATE (2020)
| Qualifying Examination | Details of Qualifying Examination/Degree | Description of Eligible Candidates |
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| B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm. | Bachelor’s Degree Holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2020 | ||
| B.Arch. | Candidates holding Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (5-year course) |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2020 | ||
| B.Sc.(Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2020 | ||
| M.Sc./M.A./M.C.A. or equivalent | Master’s Degree in any of the streams Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Applications or equivalent |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2020 | ||
| Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s Degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2021 | ||
Int. M.E./M.Tech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) |
Integrated Master’s Degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2020 | ||
| Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S.- M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.S. or M.S. program |
Appearing in the final year or completed | 2020 | ||
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) |
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. Equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE) |
Appearing in the final year or completed | NA |
Note: Foreign Candidates should have completed or be in the final year of their Bachelor’s Degree (duration: at least 4 years) in Engineering/Technology OR must have completed or be in the final year of their Post Graduate (Master’s) Degree (duration: at least 2 years) in any relevant subject in science.
Selection Process:
- Selection of candidates will be made on the basis of Written Examination.
Application Fee:
- Candidates can pay through Online mode using Net-banking/Credit or Debit Card.
For Examination Centres in India
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SC/ST/PWD Candidates
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Female Candidates
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General/UR Candidates
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Rs. 750
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Rs. 750
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Rs. 1,500
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For Examination Centres in Foreign Countries
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Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu
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Dubai and Singapore
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US $50
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US $100
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How to Apply:
- Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through GATE website – http://gate.iitm.ac.in/ – from 03-09-2019 to 24-09-2019.
Important Dates:
- Starting Date of Online Application: 03-09-2019
- Last Date of Online Application: 24-09-2019
- Date of Examination: 01 to 02-02-2020 and 08 to 09-02-2020
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