IIT GATE Exam
IIT GATE Exam

GATE 2024 will be held on 3, 4, 10, 11 February 2024. It is conducted by IISc Bengaluru. Now you can know all about Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) exam date, application form, syllabus from here. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Exam 2024

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level exam that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts. GATE 2024 will be a computer-based test (CBT) which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru.

The exam will be conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee), on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI).

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About GATE

  • Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level exam that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts. GATE 2024 will be a computer-based test (CBT) which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
  • The exam will be conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee), on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI).
  • Qualified GATE score can be used for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to : (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts; and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for giving admission to students without MoE scholarship/assistantship. Further, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
  • Organizing Institute for GATE 2024 is Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.

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GATE 2024 Important Dates

EventsDates
Release of GATE Application Form30 Aug 2023
Application Form Last Date (Regular)05 Oct 2023
Application Form Last Date (Extended, With Late Fee)20 Oct 2023
Application Form Correction18 to 24 Nov 2023
Admit Card Release Date03 Jan 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Date3, 4, 10, 11 Feb 2024
Candidate’s response available in Application portal16 Feb 2024
Publication of Answer Key21 Feb 2024
Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys22 to 25 Feb 2024
GATE Result Announcement Date16 Mar 2024
Availability of Score Card for download by candidates23 Mar to 31 May 2024
Score Cards available for download by paying a fee of
Rs. 500 per test paper
01 Jun to 31 Dec 2024
GATE 2024 Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria

Before filing an application process, the candidate is advised to ensure that he/she meets the eligibility criteria for GATE 2024.

A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who has completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities is eligible to appear for GATE 2024.

Some Professional Societies/Institutions, which conduct examination in various fields of engineering, are given below.

  • The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
  • The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
  • The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
  • The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
  • The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)
  • The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
  • The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)

Candidates who possess certification from any such professional societies must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc.

Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities.

Any candidate fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2024.

Details of eligibility criteria are given below.

Note 1 : If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the table below, the candidate will be allowed to appear for GATE 2024.

Note 2 : Candidates with B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degrees (3-year program) desirous of seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc may refer to JAM-2024: https://jam.iitm.ac.in/.

Degree/ProgramQualifying Degree/ExaminationDescription of Eligible Candidates
B.E. / B.Tech. /
B. Pharm.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology)Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
B. Arch.Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course)Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
B.Sc. (Research) / B.S.Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed
Pharm. D. (after 10+2)6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwardsCurrently in the 3rd/4th/5th/6th year or already completed
M.B.B.S./B.D.S.Degree holders of M.B.B.S./B.D.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such programme.5th, 6th, 7th or higher semester or already completed
M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalentMaster’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalentCurrently in the first year or higher or already
Completed
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/
Technology (4-year program)
Currently in any year
Int. M.E./ M.Tech./M.Pharm or
Dual Degree
(after Diploma or 10+2)
Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year
program)
Currently in the 3rd /4th/5th year or already completed
B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com.Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program)Currently in the 3rd year or already
completed
Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S.Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. programCurrently in the 3rd year or higher or already
completed
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. /
B.Arch.)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE
(e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil
Engineers-India and so on)
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses

Application Process

  • Application for GATE 2024 must be submitted ONLINE (through website https://gate.iitk.ac.in/) by paying necessary application fee

Data Requirement for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 204

  • Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.).
  • Please note that the name of the candidate in the application form must exactly be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for GATE-2024 examination at the centre.
  • GATE 2024 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
  • Prefix/title such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used before a name.
  • Address for Communication (including PIN code).
  • Eligibility degree details.
  • GATE paper(s) / subjects and their codes in which the candidate wishes to appear.
  • THREE Choices of GATE examination cities (from the same zone).
  • Net-banking /debit card / credit card / UPI / wallet details for fee payment.

Documents Required for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 2024

  • High quality image of candidate’s photograph conforming to the requirements specified (See Brochure Section 4.4.7 A).
  • High quality image of candidate’s signature conforming to the requirements specified (See Brochure Section 4.4.7 B).
  • Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable).
  • Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format (if applicable).
  • Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format.
  • Scanned copy of any of the valid photo Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and Driving License (should have Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique Photo ID number. This must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification)

Application Fee

Candidate CategoryRegular Period (24th Aug to 29th Sept 2023)During the Extended Period (30th Sept to 13th Oct 2023)
Female candidates SC/ST/PwD (per paper)₹ 900₹ 1400
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper)₹ 1800₹ 2300
Application Fee

*PwD means Persons with Benchmark Disability.

Note: The above Application fees are for single paper. The fees for candidates opting for double-paper would be twice of the above-mentioned fees.

CHARGES FOR CHANGES/ MODIFICATION IN GATE 2024 APPLICATION

(APPLICABLE FROM 8TH TO 14TH NOVEMBER 2023)

No.Description of Changes / ModificationsFee Charges (per paper)
1.Change in Name₹ 500
2.Change in Date of Birth₹ 500
3.Change in choice of examination cities₹ 500
4.Change of existing paper₹ 500
5.Add a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper)₹ 500 plus suitable amount per paper for the candidate’s category
6.Change of gender to female₹ 500
7.Change of gender from female to any other gender₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
8.Change of category to SC/ST₹ 500
9.Change of category from SC/ST to any other₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)
₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
10.Change from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic
11.Change from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic₹ 500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)
₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
12.Any other change in category (not mentioned above)₹ 500
13.Details of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address₹ 500
14.College Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No.₹ 500
CHARGES FOR CHANGES/ MODIFICATION IN GATE 2024 APPLICATION

Exam Pattern

  • Examination Mode : Computer Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities]
  • Duration : 3 Hours*
  • Number of Subjects (Papers) : 29

GATE exam structure is also published by IISc Bengaluru. Important features of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering are as follows. However check official website gate.iisc.ac.in from time to time for any changes in the exam pattern.

GATE 2024

The exam pattern is as follows

  • Mode of Exam – The exam  is a Computer Based Test.
  • Question type – The questions are (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.
  • Total Marks – Maximum marks in the exam is 100 .
  • Exam Duration – The entrance exam is of 3 Hours.
  • Language of Question Paper – The question paper is in language English.

Marking Scheme – 

  • Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks.
  • Negative marks
    • For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking.
    • For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
    • For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
    • There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions.
    • There is no partial marking in MSQ.

GATE 2024 Syllabus

The GATE 2024 syllabus encompasses a curated list of topics that form the basis for questions in the GATE 2024 question paper. To gain insights into what subjects to focus on, one can conveniently download the GATE syllabus PDF.

For an effective preparation strategy, it is advisable to refer to the best books recommended for GATE. Additionally, understanding the GATE Chapter Wise Weightage aids in identifying the most crucial topics, facilitating a well-structured GATE 2024 preparation plan.

Whether you opt for GATE coaching or pursue self-study, a comprehensive coverage of all chapters listed in the syllabus is essential for success.

GATE 2024 Application Form

The GATE 2024 Registration, synonymous with the GATE Application Form 2024, involves the formal application process for the upcoming test. Aspiring candidates for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering must diligently check the eligibility criteria and apply in accordance with the guidelines provided by IISc Bengaluru, accessible on the official website gate.iisc.ac.in.

Key information such as the release date and last date for submitting the GATE Application Form is regularly communicated by the Indian Institute of Science through timely notifications. Ensuring accurate details, including necessary documents and fees, are filled in the application form is crucial. Submission must be completed before the stipulated deadline, as only those who adhere to the timeline can subsequently download the GATE 2024 admit card.

GATE Previous Year Question Papers

Delving into the previous year question papers of GATE provides a valuable resource for aspirants. These question papers offer insights into the exam pattern and difficulty level, making them an integral part of the preparation process. To enhance preparation and increase the likelihood of surpassing the GATE Cut Off, aspirants can download GATE question papers in PDF.

These practice materials are instrumental for those eyeing admission into their desired colleges for Master’s programs, as well as direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts, and relevant branches of Arts and Science.

GATE 2024 Exam Admit Card

GATE 2024 Exam Admit Card announced on 3rd January 2024 and Admit Card available on Website. https://gate.iitkgp.ac.

GATE 2024 Answer key

GATE 2024 answer key would release today, February 21 after 4 pm on the official website– gate.iitk.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the GATE answer key via logging in to their accounts using the GATE enrollment ID and password.

GATE 2024 Result

Post-exam, IISc Bengaluru releases the GATE result for the year 2024. The specific date of the GATE result announcement is contingent upon the post-examination processes conducted by the Indian Institute of Science. As a participant in the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, you can check your GATE result on the official website gate.iisc.ac.in. The obtained score and rank are vital metrics for participating in GATE 2024 counseling sessions.

For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website

GATE – An Overview

The important highlights of this exam are as follows.

AspectsDetails
Name of ExamGATE
GATE Full FormGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
More Exams Of This TypeEngineering Entrance Exams
Scale Of This ExamNational Level
State or Region For Which This Exam Is Most RelevantIndia
(note – this does not indicate domicile requirement.
it only refers to states or regions where score
accepting colleges are situated)
Organization That Holds This ExamIISc Bengaluru
IISc Bengaluru Full FormIndian Institute of Science
Official Websitegate.iisc.ac.in
Programs or Courses Where Admission Is Through This TestMaster’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, Arts; and Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science
Colleges or Universities Where Admission Is Through This TestIITs and Other Colleges that Accept GATE Score
Minimum Educational Qualification Graduation
Number of Subjects (Papers)30
Mode of ExamComputer Based Test
Type of Questions(a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
(b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
(c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Total Marks100 
Marking SchemeQuestions carry 1 mark or 2 marks
Negative MarkingFor a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking.
For a 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
For a 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ or NAT questions.
There is no partial marking in MSQ.
Exam Duration3 Hours
Sections in Question PaperGeneral Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subjects
GATE – An Overview

Contact Details

Address: Kalyanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208016

Phone: 0512 259 0151

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