Eligibility
Eligibility for Appearing in GATE
Eligibility criteria for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering are -
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy or those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes.
Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master’s degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.
Candidates with qualifications obtained through examination conducted by professional societies recognised by UPSC/AICTE e.g. AMIE (Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
PG Admission and MHRD Scholarships:
A candidate is eligible for Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Scholarship/Assistantship in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/ Sciences at engineering colleges/institutes in the country only if he/she qualifies in GATE-Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. To avail the scholarship, additionally, the candidate must secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. GATE qualification does not guarantee admission. GATE qualified candidates in Engineering disciplines are also eligible for the award of the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in CSIR-Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Laboratories. Some government organizations prescribe GATE qualification as a requirement for applying to the post of a Scientist/Engineer.
As per the directives of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Govt. of India, the following procedure is to be adopted for admission to postgraduate programmes (Master’s and Doctoral) with MHRD Scholarship/ Assistantship. The GATE performance of the candidate is considered for admission. If the candidate is to be selected through interview for postgraduate programmes, minimum 70% weightage is to be given to the GATE performance. The remaining weightage (30% maximum) can be given to the marks obtained by the candidate in his/her qualifying examination or interview. Candidates opting for a general paper (Engineering Sciences or Life Sciences) should be further examined (by interview/written test) by the admitting institute. In such cases also the weightage for GATE score should not be less than 70%. The admitting institute will prescribe minimum passing percentage of marks in the interview. Some Colleges/Institutes specify GATE as mandatory qualification even for admission without MHRD Scholarship/Assistantship.
Candidates are advised to seek details about admission procedures and availability of MHRD Scholarship/ Assistantship from the department of their interest/postgraduate office of the concerned institution. GATE offices do not entertain any enquiry about admission and award of Scholarship/Assistantship.
While qualifying in GATE is essential for all candidates seeking admission to postgraduate programmes with MHRD Scholarship/ Assistantship, the management of the postgraduate scholarship / assistantship is the responsibility of the admitting institution. The GATE Committee has no role in the award or disbursement of scholarship/ assistantship. Similarly, reservation of seats under different categories is as per the policies and norms prevailing at the admitting institution.
According to MHRD rules, the award of postgraduate scholarship/assistantship to GATE qualified candidates is for a maximum period of 24 months for Master’s degree programmes in Engineering / Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy and Science.
Every qualified candidate receives an original GATE Scorecard valid for two years.
At present, students in the Integrated Master’s Degree and Dual Degree programmes in Engineering/Technology are eligible to appear in GATE in order to qualify for the postgraduate scholarship in their own institutions only. They are not eligible for admission to a fresh M.E. / M.Tech. programme.
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Pattern of Examination
GATE entrance examination is single paper of 3 hours duration and of 150 marks. The question paper is in English only. Before applying for GATE entrance examination, a candidates must assure that he/she has chosen the right optional subject, which enables him/her to become eligible to seek admission to the programme of interest. The criteria for postgraduate admission with scholarship/assistantship are different in various Institutes. GATE Offices are not in a position to provide any information in this regard.
The choice of the paper is the responsibility of the candidate.
Syllabus
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for admission to M.E. / M.Tech. offered at different locations is fixed by the GATE conducting authority. To know the syllabus in detail of your choice of GATE subject Click ON the subject of your choice.
Agricultural Engineering
Architecture & Planning
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Chemistry
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Geology & Geophysics
Instrumentation Engineering
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mining Engineering
Metallugical Engineering
Physics
Production & Industrial Engineering
Pharmaceutical Science
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
Engineering Science
Life Science
Information Technology
Contact Details
GATE-Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is conducted in 8 zones by the GATE Examination Committee across the country. The zone wise corresponding institutes are listed here for the benefit of GATE aspirants.
Zone
Contact Address
Telephone/Fax
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Chairman, GATE
IIS- Bangalore,
Bangalore 560 012
Phone: 080-22932392
Fax: 080-23601227
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Chairman, GATE
IIT- Bombay,
Mumbai 400 076
Phone: 022-25767068
Fax : 022-25723706
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Chairman, GATE
IIT- Delhi,
Hauz Khas
New Delhi 110 016
Phone: 011-2659 1749
Fax : 011-2658 1579
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Chairman, GATE
IIT- Guwahati,
Guwahati 781 039
Phone: 0361-2582751
Fax : 0361-2690789
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Chairman, GATE
IIT- Kanpur,
Kanpur 208 016
Phone: 0512-2597412
Fax : 0512-2590932
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Chairman, GATE
IIT- Kharagpur,
Kharagpur 721 302
Phone:
Contact
IIT-Bangalore GATE Office Indian Institute of Science-Bangalore
Bangalore -- 560 012 Phone: (080) 22932392 Fax: (080) 23601227
IIT-Mumbai GATE Office Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay
Powai Mumbai -- 400 076 Phone: (022) 2576706
Fax: (022)
25723706
IIT-Delhi GATE Office Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi
Hauz Khas New Delhi -- 110 016 Phone: (011) 2659 1749 Fax: (011)
2658 1579
IIT-Guwahati GATE Office Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati
Guwahati -- 781 039 Phone: (0361) 2582751 Fax: (0361) 2690789
IIT-Kanpur GATE Office Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur
Kanpur -- 208 016 Phone: (0512) 2597412 Fax: (0512) 2590932
IIT-Kharagpur GATE Office Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur
Kharagpur --
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering(GATE)
Introduction
GATE - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is an All-India Examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT’s). This test is conducted on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India. GATE is a passport for admission into ME and MTech courses in almost all the colleges / institutes / universities of the country. ME / MTech is a three semester programme and admission to these programmes largely depends upon GATE percentile score.
GATE examination
Application
You may apply online by visiting concern institute’s website.
You could also obtain the brochure and application form from the GATE offices of the zone in which you select your test centre on payment of the prescribed amount by demand draft drawn in favour of the concerned institute.
You could also obtain the brochure and application form by post, by sending a request to the Chairman, GATE, at any of the IITs and IISc.
Your request must be accompanied by two self-addressed slips and a demand draft of the specified amount drawn in favour of the concerned Institute.
Note: Applications should be submitted to
Examination Centres
Following is the zone wise listing of GATE examination centres.
IISc Bangalore Zone
IIT Bombay Zone
IIT Delhi Zone
IIT Guwahati Zone
IIT Kanpur Zone
IIT Kharagpur Zone
IIT Madras Zone
IIT Roorkee Zone
Test Details
Candidates are required to take Common Admission Test (CAT) which is common to both Post Graduate as well as FPM/Doctoral Programs of all the IIMs.
Alternatively, they can take GATE, GRE and JRF of UGC and CSIR. Candidates who have already obtained a PGDM from any of the IIMs with a minimum CGPA of 6.0 on a 10 point scale or equivalent need not take CAT and can apply directly through the prescribed FPM application form.
Interested candidates are required to rake the Common Admission Test (CAT) of IIMs or GMAT / GRE / GATE / UGC JRF (Research) for some
Eligibility
For pursuing fellowship programs with IIMs an aspirant should meet the following eligibility conditions:
A Master's Degree holder in any discipline or equivalent qualification, with a minimum of 55% marks.
-OR-
A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology with at least 60% marks and a minimum of two years relevant work experience.
The Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or Technology from any of the Universities incorporated by an act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an act of Parliament or
declared to be deemed as a University under section 3
Contact
Contact Address for Any Enquiry About CEED
Chairman GATE
Gate Office
IIT Powai,
Mumbai 400076
Phone: 022 - 25767068
Fax: 022 – 25723706
Convener
M.Des. Programme
Centre for Product Design
and Manufacturing (CPDM).
Indian Institute of Science
Bangalore-580012
Phone :
080-22932359
080-22933138
080-23601975
Fax :
080-23601975
Head
Industrial Design Centre
Indian Institute of Technology
Bombay Powai, Mumbai-400076
Phone:
022-25767801
Fax :
022-25767803
022-25723480
Coordinator
Interdisciplinary Master of
Industrial Design Programme
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,
Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016
Phone :
011-26591433
Head
Design Programme
Top Floor, SAMTEL R&D Building
Indian Institute of Technology,
Kanpur-208016
Phone :
0512-2597509
0512-2596617
Fax :
0512-2597408
Stipend
Candidates who have passed Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) examination will be eligible to get a stipend up to Rs.2,500/- per men sum from University Grants Commission (UGC) depending on the performance in M.E./ M.Tech. Examination.
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) is conducted by Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD), Department of Education (DAE), Government of India.
CEED is the qualifying examination for admission to Post Graduate M.Des. (i.e. Master of Design) programmes at the Industrial Design Centre (IIT Bombay), Inter disciplinary Industrial Design Programme (IIT Delhi), Centre for Product Design and Manufacturing (IISc Bangalore) and Design Programme (IIT Kanpur). However, IIT Kanpur and IISc Bangalore also consider GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score for admission
Contact
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University,
Kashmere Gate,
Delhi-110006
Phone: 011 – 23863895, 23869313, 23869314, 23869315, 23869316 Ext: 511,111,129
Fax: 011 – 23865942
Syllabus (Paper-II)
Architecture Aptitude Test
(For B. Arch. Candidates Only)
Geometrical : Exercises in geometrical drawing comprising lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons and circles, etc. Study of Plan, Elevation of Simple Solid objects like Cylinders, Cones, Cubes and Prisms etc. Letter Printing.
Memory and Imagination : Free hand sketching of scenes and activities from rural and urban life commonly observed, such as, markets, festivals and bathing ghats, fetes, playgrounds etc. from memory.
Creativity : Designing of posters, Floral patterns Flower vases, candle stand, paper weight, chairs tables, table lamp, tumblers, efinit, boundary wall, gate, Foundation, grill, projection of windows, entrance gate, Automobiles, wall clock frame,
Application Form
CEED application form cum brochure is issued by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay (i.e. GATE office, UT Bombay). Aspiring candidates can get application form either in person or by post on submission of requisite amount of application fee.
For exact dates of availability of CEED application material etc, please see our Notification section.
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October 10th, 2008 at 1:18 am
i have following qualification 10th 56% , 12th 62% , and now i am in b.tech final year with 73% aggregate marks till now is i am eligible to give the IIT-GATE
September 18th, 2008 at 10:29 am
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September 9th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
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September 6th, 2008 at 8:41 am
i m a student of pre-final year of engineering.
i want to know that howmany times i am able to appear for GATE exam.
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and one thing i am a open (general) category student.
reply me ASAP.
thanking you.
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September 4th, 2008 at 11:17 am
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September 4th, 2008 at 7:37 am
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September 1st, 2008 at 12:58 am
i want to give the gate exam in the it branch
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