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GATE vs GRE: A Quick Comparison

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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering tests the understanding of undergraduate engineering and science subjects through technical and scientific skills.

GATE

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The Graduate Record Examination is a standardised test designed to evaluate analytical, quantitative and verbal reasoning skills for graduate school entry worldwide.

GRE

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No age restrictions and is open to final-year engineering students as well as graduates in science, technology, Architecture, humanities and engineering fields.

Eligibility Criteria for GATE

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Anyone applying to graduate schools, including those in the humanities, business, engineering, and other disciplines can take the GRE.

Eligibility Criteria for GRE

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The GATE exam is a three-hour paper comprising of multiple-choice, multiple-select and numerical-answer type questions.

Exam Structure of GATE

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GRE includes three sections: Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning. The eczema duration is 1 hour 58 minutes.

Exam Structure of GRE

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GATE is conducted for M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. at IITs, IISc, and various other universities, while GRE is accepted by universities globally for various graduate programs, including business and arts.

Purpose of the Exam

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