Yes, in the GATE exam you can choose any paper/stream, regardless of your B.Tech or graduation branch there is no strict restriction. However,its recommended that should pick a paper in which you can perform well and which is accepted for the M.Tech or PSU roles you’re targeting. For example, a Mechanical Engineering graduate can appear for Computer Science, but admission eligibility for some M.Tech programs or PSU jobs may still require the original degree branch to match. So, while GATE lets you choose freely, your post-exam opportunities will depend on the institute’s or recruiter’s criteria.

Hello Aspirant,

Yes, you can choose any stream (or paper) in the GATE exam, even if it's different from your undergraduate degree. The GATE exam allows this flexibility. However, it's crucial to understand that while you can appear for any paper, the admitting institute's specific eligibility criteria for their postgraduate programs or Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) jobs may still require a relevant bachelor's degree in that stream. Some institutes may allow cross-disciplinary admissions if your GATE score is exceptionally good and you demonstrate sufficient background knowledge. You can also opt to appear for two different papers from a predefined list of combinations, but you will need to pay the application fee for both.

Yes — in the GATE exam you can choose any stream (paper) you want, regardless of your bachelor’s degree branch.

For example, even if you studied B.Sc. Statistics, you can appear for Computer Science (CS), Mathematics (MA), Data Science & AI (DA), or any other paper.

However:

• Some M.Tech/M.Sc. admissions require your GATE paper to be related to your qualifying degree.

• PSU recruitment usually demands a GATE score in a specific paper that matches your bachelor’s field.

So you’re free to choose any stream for the exam, but whether it will be accepted for the course or job you want depends on that institution’s or PSU’s eligibility rules.

Yes, you can choose any paper that you want, regardless of your graduation, as long as it meet the basic eligibility in GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering)

But you must know these points:
1) GATE does not enforce that you must select the paper that is in your graduation branch. Such as B.Sc physics student can even appear in computer science if they're prepared for it.
2) While choosing any stream, colleges have their own eligibility criteria. If you don't comes under criteria then your application must be rejected.
3) You must choose stream carefully based on your future job goals.

Hello,

In the GATE exam , “stream” means the subject or paper you choose to appear for. It is usually related to your graduation branch, but you can choose any paper as per your interest or career goal.

Important points:

• You can choose any one paper from the list of GATE papers.

• Your chosen paper can be the same or different from your graduation branch.

• Choose a paper that matches your career plans or higher studies field.

• Some institutes or jobs may accept only specific GATE papers for admission or recruitment.

So, while you are free to choose any stream, pick the one that best suits your future plans.

Hope it helps !

Yes, you can choose any GATE paper irrespective of your graduation stream. There is no restriction that you must take the paper only in your qualifying degree’s subject. However, it is advisable to choose a stream where you have strong subject knowledge, as GATE is competitive and the score is used for M.Tech admissions, PSU recruitment, and higher studies. Some institutes may have eligibility conditions for certain specializations, so check target program requirements before finalizing your GATE paper.

Good evening, yes, you can choose any stream in the GATE exam, regardless of your undergraduate discipline. Here's how it works:

GATE Stream Selection Rules

You are not restricted to your graduation stream. For example, a Mechanical Engineering graduate can choose to appear for Computer Science or Electrical Engineering.

You can even choose two subjects in GATE (called "two-paper option"), but you'll need to pay the application fee for both.

However, admission to M.Tech or PSU jobs depends on whether the institute or organization accepts your GATE score in that stream. Some IITs or PSUs may require your GATE paper to match your UG background.

Example Scenarios

UG Degree      GATE Paper You Can Choose      Admission Possibility

B.Tech Civil     CE, ES, or even CS                         Depends on institute rules

B.Sc Physics     PH, EC, EE, CS                               Some IITs accept interdisciplinary

B.Tech CSE      CS, MA, ST, EE                                 Widely accepted for CS and related fields

Hello student,

Yes, candidates can choose to appear for the GATE exam in a different stream than their undergraduate degree.

GATE allows candidates to select any of the 29 subjects offered, regardless of their undergraduate discipline.

However, while the GATE exam itself has no restrictions, some institutions may have specific eligibility criteria for their postgraduate programs or recruitment through GATE, which might be based on the candidate's undergraduate degree.

Thank you!!

Hello,

Yes, you are correct. As a GATE aspirant, you can choose any stream. Candidates can generally choose to appear for a different stream than their undergraduate degree. But it's also subject to specific rules and regulations of the admitting institutes.

Yes, you can choose any stream in gate Exam
but some guildlines are there you have to follow
you can only appear in 2 Gate paper in a year also some colleges are required some special stream as graduation for special course