GATE exam (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a computer-based standardized test conducted at the national level in India with an aim to examine the understanding of various engineering and science undergraduate subjects. In the last couple of years, GATE exam has been opened to international students from the following countries as well-

• Bangladesh
• Nepal
• Sri Lanka
• Ethiopia
• United Arab Emirates

GATE exam is conducted by the following institutes on behalf of National Coordination Board-GATE -

• IISc (Indian Institute of Science)
• IIT Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Bombay

GATE exam consists of 65 multiple choice and numerical questions over a 3-hour duration. GATE Score is valid for a period of 3 years. 

GATE score enables students to gain admission to various prestigious PG programs in IITs and IISc such as -

• ME (Master of Engineering)
• MTech (Master of Technology)
• Doctor of Philosophy

Students also get direct interview calls for prestigious PSU jobs in India whose starting salary is sometimes as high as 14.9L (example, Power Grid).

GATE score can also be used in the following prestigious programs -

• Admission in reputed foreign universities with good scholarships
• Fellowship programs in IIMs (equivalent to PhD) with stipend ranging from Rs. 35,000 to 40,000 per month along with a one time grant of Rs. 1,00,000 to 2,00,000 
• Admission to NITIE, Mumbai - best known for Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Project Management. In 2018, the average salary of graduates from this prestigious institute was 19.2L.

GATE ELIGIBILITY 

• Bachelor’s degree students in Final Year of Engineering / Technology / Architecture (4 year program after 10+2) programs
• Master’s degree students Final Year in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent
• Pre-final year students are not eligible to appear in GATE exam. There is no age limit for students eligible to appear in GATE exam.

GATE SYLLABUS 

GATE syllabus is one of the most intensive topics covering various topics in engineering. GATE exam questions can be broadly classified as follows -

• Engineering mathematics questions constituting 13-15 marks
• General aptitude questions constituting 15 marks
• Core questions constituting 70-72 marks

General aptitude questions (common for all streams) test analytic skills in verbal ability and numerical ability.

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GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

It is a exam for post-graduates in all engineering disciplines

By giving GATE examination you can get admissions in PSU'S and IIT'S , NIT's and other private and state gov colleges.

If you want to pursue a career in govt sector or willing for Mtech than opt this exam and prepare well for the exam.

Eligibility:

Undergraduate student in final yr or completed undergraduation.

Age restriction also there.

Apply

All engineering undergraduate completed or in final yr can apply by filling form around october in gate official website.