GATE 2019 Exam – Detailed Guide for Online Application Form Filling Process

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras has started the online application process for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) on 1^st September 2018. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the exam until 21^st September through the GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates are advised to apply well before time to ensure successful submission of their application form. Here is a detailed guide to help you fill the application form correctly. Before moving ahead, let’s understand in brief what GATE exam is.

GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and the seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) located at Delhi, Mumbai, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Guwahati, Madras, and Roorkee. The exam is conducted on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry, Government of India.

The GATE exam 2019 is conducted for those seeking admission and/or financial assistance to:

Master’s and direct doctoral programs in Engineering/Architecture/Technology
Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Science

Offered by MHRD or government-supported institutions. GATE score is also mandatory for some colleges/institutions which are not MHRD supported. Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) also consider GATE score for their recruitment process. The score remains valid for THREE YEARS from the date of result declaration.

What’s new in the GATE 2019 Exam?

A new subject has been introduced in the GATE exam from 2019 onwards.
The new subject/paper introduced is Statistics.
From 2019 onwards, GATE exam will be conducted for 24 subjects. Earlier, it was conducted for 23 subjects. Candidates are permitted to appear ONLY in ONE subject/paper.

Check out the official syllabus of the new paper – Statistics here.

Documents required for filling the GATE application form

Candidates are advised to keep the following documents ready before filling the GATE application form. This will help in filling the form in one go.

A valid ID proof such as PAN Card, Passport, Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, College ID, or Employee ID. Candidate needs to fill the details of any one of the ID documents in the online application form and carry the same in original to the examination hall on the day of examination along with the GATE 2019 admit card.
A valid email Id and working mobile number (personal). All updates related to the exam will be notified through email/SMS.
Scanned image of the candidate’s recent passport size photograph. As per the official notification, the photograph must be coloured taken after 1^st August 2018 in a professional studio. The photograph should be in JPEG format in standard dimensions 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (Width x Height). The maximum resolution of the scanned image should be 480x640 pixels, and the minimum resolution should be 240x320 pixels.
Scanned image of the candidate’s signature in JPEG format. Maximum image resolution should be 160x560 pixels, and minimum image resolution should be 80x280 pixels. Check out detailed Photograph and Signature requirements.
Scanned image of Eligibility Certificate in PDF format. The format for Provision certificate is given in ‘Appendix A’ of the official notification.
Scanned image of category certificate (SC/ST) (if applicable) in PDF format
Scanned image of PWD certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
Scanned image of the Dyslexic certificate (if applicable) in PDF format
Details of Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
Decide on the choices for GATE examination cities.
Address for correspondence (including PIN)

GATE 2019 Application Process

GATE 2019 application process is ONLINE and candidates have to submit the form only through the official GOAPS portal. Here is the step-by-step application form filling process for the exam which can be completed in two parts:

Registration for the GATE 2019 exam
Filling the GATE 2019 Application Form

Registering for GATE 2019 Exam

Go to the official website of IIT Madras - http://gate.iitm.ac.in/
Click on ‘Click here to apply online’ button on the home-page.
You will be redirected to the GOAPS portal https://appsgate.iitm.ac.in/ which is the only official portal for GATE online application submission. GOAPS stands for GATE Online Application Processing System. All communication related to the GATE exam such as for admit card availability, result announcement, etc. will be exchanged here.
Click on ‘New User? Register Here’ link on the bottom of the page.
Enter your name as mentioned on your qualifying degree certificate. Do not use any prefix/title such as Mr/Mrs/Shri/Smt/Dr, etc. before your name. GATE score card will be issued as per the name entered here.
Click on ‘Confirm’ button and enter details such as email id, mobile number, country of residence, and set a password.
Check the information and click on ‘Submit’ button.
You will receive the enrolment ID through SMS and email message on successful registration.

Filling the GATE Application Form

Go to the GOAPS login window - https://appsgate.iitm.ac.in/
Enter your enrollment ID, password, and solve the arithmetic expression.
Click on ‘Submit’ button.
Complete the application form by filling details such as personal details, qualifying degree details, exam details (paper, country, city), etc.
Upload scanned images of documents such as photo, signature, eligibility documents, and category certificates (if applicable).
Save all the details and view the application form. If any information is incorrect; edit it, else proceed to payment option.
Choose from the payment options available and continue the process.
After final submission, download the completed GATE application form and take a print out.

IIT Madras has also released a flow chart for filling the GATE 2019 online application form for easy understanding. Check it out here.

Important Note: Any changes in the paper/subject elected for GATE 2019 examination will not be permitted after the submission of application form. Candidates must submit only one application form as they are permitted to appear for only one paper. If more than one application forms are submitted, only one form will be considered, and the application fee of the other forms will not be refunded.

GATE 2019 Application Fee

GATE 2019 application fee can be paid online through net banking, debit card, or credit card. The application fee is NON-REFUNDABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE. Additional bank charges/processing charges are to be paid by the candidate. Here are the details of GATE 2019 application fee:

For Examination Centres in India
Categories	On or before 21^st Sep	During the extended period
SC/ST/PWD candidates	₹ 750/-	₹ 1250/-
Female candidates	₹ 750/-	₹ 1250/-
All other categories	₹ 1500/-	₹ 2000/-
For Examination Centres outside India (all categories)
Examination Cities	On or before 21^st Sep	During the extended period
Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu	US$ 50	US$ 70
Dubai and Singapore	US$ 100	US$ 120

Application Scrutiny and Correction

Application forms submitted for GATE 2019 exam will be scrutinised for uploaded documents viz. scanned images of photograph, signature, and eligibility document. Any defects in the application form will be intimated to the candidates through email/SMS and can be corrected within the stipulated time. You can check the status of your application anytime at the GOAPS portal.

Eligibility for GATE 2019

Candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. If any discrepancy is found in candidate’s eligibility, the candidature will be cancelled at any stage of the examination process. Here are the eligibility details for GATE 2019 exam:

Qualification Criteria

Qualifying Degree	Qualifying Degree / Examination	Description of Eligible Candidates	Year of Qualification not later than
B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm.	Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering /Technology)	Passed or appearing in the final year	2019
B. Arch.	Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)	Passed or appearing in the final year	2019
B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S.	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)	Passed or appearing in the final year	2019
MCA/ M. Sc./ M.A. or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Computer Applications/ Mathematics/Statistics/ or equivalent	Passed or appearing in the final year	2019
Pharm. D. (after 10+2)	6 years program (including internship or residency training during the sixth year)	Appearing in the 4th/ 5th/6th year or already completed	2021
Integrated M.Sc./ Integrated B.S.-M.S.	Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program	Passed or appearing in the final year	2019
Integrated M.E./ M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program)	Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed	2020
Integrated M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)	Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program)	Currently in the 2nd/ 3rd/4th year or already completed	2021
Professional Society Examinations* (equivalent to B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.E.)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognised by MHRD/AICTE/ UPSC (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	NA

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*List of Professional Societies which conducts Engineering Examinations

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

Examinations conducted by the above societies must be approved by MHRD/AICTE.

Age Limit:

There is no age limit for GATE 2019 examination.

GATE Exam 2019 - Important Dates

GATE Exam 2019 Events	Important Dates
GATE Online Application Process begins at GOAPS	1^st September 2018 (Saturday)
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application Form	21^st September 2018 (Friday)
Extended Closing Date for Submission of Online Application Form	1^st October 2018 (Monday)
Last Date for Requesting Change of Examination City (additional fee will be applicable)	16^th November 2018 (Friday)
Admit Card availability on Online Application Portal	4^th January 2019 (Friday)
GATE 2019 Examination Forenoon: 9:30 AM to 12:30 Noon (Tentative) Afternoon: 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (Tentative)	2^nd February 2019 (Saturday) 3^rd February 2019 (Sunday) 9^th February 2019 (Saturday) 10^th February 2019 (Sunday)
Result Announcement	16^th March 2019 (Saturday)
Availability of online GATE scorecard	20^th March to 31^st May 2019

GATE 2019 Exam Pattern and Syllabus

GATE 2019 examination will be conducted for 24 papers/subjects and candidates can appear only for one paper/subject. The exam will be conducted through online mode where a total of 65 questions will be asked carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The total duration of the Computer Based Test will be 3 hours. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions will be asked in all the papers. There will be negative marking for wrong answers in MCQs; however, no negative marking in NAT questions.

The GATE 2019 exam syllabus for all papers will be available at http://gate.iitm.ac.in/. Candidates can download the same and start with their preparation.

GATE 2019 Scorecard

GATE 2019 scorecard will be available on the GOAPS portal from 20^th March to 31^st May 2019. Candidates who require the soft copy of their GATE scorecard after 31^st May and till 31^st December 2019, can obtain the same by paying ₹ 500/-. No hard copy of the GATE scorecard will be sent to any candidate.