GATE
GATE Exam – Brief Overview
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level exam conducted for engineering graduates and science students to pursue:
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M.Tech / M.E / MS / PhD Programs in IITs, NITs, IISc, IIITs
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PSU Jobs (Public Sector Units) like BHEL, IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, DRDO, HPCL
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Overseas Education (Some universities in Singapore, Germany, etc. accept GATE scores)
✅ Key Features of GATE
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Bodies | IITs & IISc (on rotational basis) |
| Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Science / Commerce / Humanities (as per paper) |
| Attempts | Unlimited (Valid for 3 years) |
| Subjects | 30+ Papers (CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, etc.) |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Total Questions | 65 (MCQ, MSQ, NAT) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
📚 GATE Exam Pattern
| Section | Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude (Verbal + Reasoning) | 15% |
| Engineering Mathematics (For Technical Papers) | 13% |
| Core Subject | 72% |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
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3rd Year / Final Year / Completed Graduation in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science
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No Age Limit
🏢 Career Opportunities After GATE
| Pathway | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Higher Studies | M.Tech / MS / PhD at IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs |
| PSU Recruitment | High-paying government engineering jobs |
| Research & Scientist Roles | DRDO, ISRO, BARC, CSIR |
| Overseas Education | Universities like NUS, NTU, RWTH Aachen accept GATE |