Gate exam is one of the most popular examinations in India conducted by the top seven IITs
Overview about GATE examination
The GATE is an entrance test, is conducted and planned for Postgraduate degree programs in Engineering /Technology as well as in employment opportunity in the Government sector enterprises.
Educational qualification/requirements for GATE
Applicants must have completed their 10th , 12th and an undergraduate degree from science background and must have at least 60 percentile or 6 CGPA from a reputed University.
To note that there is no specific age requirement for appearing in the GATE examination
Reservation criteria
Out of all the conditions for reservation in GATE exam, some of them do have norms with the Government of India which significantly hold the number of seats in total as well as some of the seats are reserved for SC, ST, OBC and Pwd category candidates.
As per the gate 2024 15% of seats are reserved for minor categories
GATE exam structure& pattern
GATE exam is a Computer Based Test (CBT) mode consisting of 29 topics.
The content of the test is as follows:
General Assessment (GA): common section for all papers (15 marks)
Subject-specific section: based on selected paper (85 marks)total test time is of 3 hours. It consists of multiple choice questions (MCQ)
The exam has negative marking for the incorrect attempts -⅓ marks would be deducted for each wrong answers.
The syllabus involves a core and deeper understanding of engineering subjects
GATE exam 2025 important dates
The gate exam 2025 is likely to be conducted on 1st,2nd,15th&16th of February 2025
The registration will likely to be start by mid or the end week of August 2024
As for the admit card its to be released on January 2025 .
The conducted body for gate exam 2025 is IIT Roorkee
Registration for GATE exam 2025
For registration of gate exam follow the below steps :
- Visit the official portal of GATE exam Gate 2025 portal
- Click on registration option and select the new user option
- Fill in the details asked
- Then after filling the details a OTP or one time password is generated
- Then Enter the email ID and number. Enter the otp and verify.
- Fill the application form
- Once its done choose the course that you are willing to appear for getting the admission
- Upload the required documents: documents such as scanned jpg converted photograph ,scanned signature and all other details asked or mentioned
The registration fee for GATE varies depending on the category of the candidate:
For General/OBC candidates: It is typically around ₹1500 to ₹2000.
For SC/ST/PwD candidates: It is usually lower, around ₹750 to ₹1250.
Exact fee details for the current year can be found on the official GATE website.
Suggestions for gate exam aspirants during the exam day
Candidates must keep following documents/stationary ready for the exam
- Admit Card : Candidates must carry their GATE admit card which must be downloaded from official GATE website.
- Photo ID Proof :Never forget to carry original photo ID proof like (Aadhaar Card , PAN card, voter ID, driving license).It is used for verifying the candidate appearing for the exam.
- Stationery :Always carry a Transparent ballpoint pen for the exam to be on the safer side
- Photograph :Carry a recent passport-sized photograph, usually not required but good to have to be on the safer side.
- Dress Code :Wear simple and comfortable clothes, avoid the clothes with too many pockets.It is also preferred to wear sandals or slippers as shoes may sometimes need to removed and kept outside examination hall.
- Avoid Jewelry and other accessories like rings, bracelets, watches also the items like belts with large buckles must be avoided.
- Do not carry any kind of digital or electronics items including smartwatches, fitness bands or any other gadgets.
- Never carry wallet, bag and other personal items as it is not allowed in the examination hall.
Tips/ do’s for exam day
Tips for the Exam Day :
- Arrive Early : Reach the examination center at least an hour before the reporting time.
- Never forget to read the instructions provided on the admit card also the one which is provided at the examination center.
- Stay Calm : In order to get the better result . Be relaxed and do the best
Colleges to target with GATE other than IIT's
- National Institute of Technology (NITs) : NIT Trichy, NIT Warangal, NIT Surathkal, NIT Calicut, etc
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
- BITS Pilani ( Birla Institute of Technology and Science )
- Delhi Technological University (DTU), University of Hyderabad
- VIT Vellore, SRM University, Manipal Institute of Technology
What students can accept after cracking gate exam?
GATE candidates can find attractive opportunities to further their career. Keep reading to find a list of career paths that suits you best.
- Public Sector Undertakings ( PSUs): Having signed a MOU with IITs for recruitment of GATE candidates, PSUs like SAIL, BHEL, MDL, NHAI can be one of the top priorities for the students. With attractive salary packages and benefits such as residential quarters and pensions etc this can be a great choice. Other than a good GATE score, a personal interview and group discussion is also required to land a job in PSUs
- Mtech (PG entrance): After getting a good GATE score and clearing the cut off for the respective colleges and undergoing an interview stage for final admission, students can get admission into top engineering colleges for postgraduate programs. Mtech allows individuals to get high paying jobs, access to prestigious organizations and entrepreneurship opportunities among many other benefits.
- PHD ( after GATE ) : If a candidate holds a Btech degree, then they may opt for a PHD program The recruitment process for the PhD program involves a valid GATE score and then facing an interview panel based on the respective interest area. The benefits of a PHD are many as it offers research opportunities abroad, stipend during the course and eligibility requirement for Assistant professor job at IITs and IIITs.
- STATE ELECTRICITY BOARDS ( after GATE exam ): Many state electricity boards collaborate with IITs to hire GATE candidates. The exams of state electricity boards where you can get jobs are West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL), Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGEN).
- Apart from these four opportunities, candidates may secure teaching or research opportunities and jobs in MNCs too. Students are advised to read more and research on their own about these options to decide on which path can be most fruitful for their career.
Queries solved in this article :
- What is gate exam ?
- Eligibility for gate exam
- Reservation criteria for gate
- Conducting body of gate 2025
- How to register for gate exam
- Opportunities after gate exam
- Top Colleges to aim through gate except IITs
- Gate 2025 dates ,admit Card release
- Gate exam pattern