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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a mandatory examination for admission in post graduate courses offered by MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) supported institutes and other government colleges. It is conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and eight IITs jointly on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE which comes under Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
Apart from this, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like GAIL, BHEL, IOCL, ONGC, and NTPC etc. use GATE exam score for their recruitment process. Recently, even the Cabinet Secretariat has started utilizing the GATE score for the recruitment of candidates under Group ‘A’ category, for the post of SRO (Senior Research Officer) and SFO (Senior Field Officer).
Here are the complete details for GATE entrance exam 2018
There is no age limit for the GATE Examination.
The candidate should have an Indian nationality. In addition, the candidate from the countries of Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Ethiopia, U.A.E and Singapore are also eligible to appear for the exam.
Note: Candidates appearing for final year examinations of the above courses are also eligible for GATE exam.
Candidates can apply for GATE exam 2018 through GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) website (http://appsgate.iitg.ac.in).
The application process starts with GOAPS registration. The candidates are required to register with a valid e-mail address and mobile number and create a strong password. The email address or mobile number is used for all future communications. On successful registration, candidates receive an enrollment id.
Candidates can utilize the GOAPS interface to interact with the GATE administration and do the following:
All candidates are required to pay an application fee along with their application form. The application fee is Non-refundable and Non-transferable.
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For Indian Examination Centres |
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Category |
Fee Amount |
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SC/ST/PwD |
₹ 750 |
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Female Applicants |
₹ 750 |
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All other applicants |
₹ 1500 |
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For Foreign Countries Examination Centres |
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Category |
Fee Amount |
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Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu |
US$ 50 |
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Dubai and Singapore |
US$ 100 |
Application fee for GATE exam can be paid online through Net-Banking or e-challan. The international candidates can pay their application fee through the Net Banking or by using their Credit Card.
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GATE Exam |
Details about the GATE Exam |
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Mode of Examination |
CBT or Computer Based Test. |
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Number of question paper. |
One. |
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Number of questions. |
65. |
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Nature of questions. |
Objective Type and Numerical Answer type. |
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Total Marks |
100 |
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Marking Scheme |
Objective Type Paper - 1 or 2 marks. Numerical Answer Type - 1 or 2 marks. |
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Negative Marking Scheme. |
Only for Objective Type Paper. For 1 mark question 1/3 marks will be deducted for wrong answer and for 2 marks questions 2/3 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
No negative marking for Numerical Answer Type questions. |
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Duration of the exam |
3 hours. |
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Paper Code |
Name of Paper /Subject |
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AE |
Aerospace Engineering |
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GG |
Geology and Geophysics |
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AG |
Agricultural Engineering |
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IN |
Instrumentation Engineering |
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AR |
Architecture and Planning |
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MA |
Mathematics |
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BT |
Biotechnology |
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ME |
Mechanical Engineering |
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CE |
Civil Engineering |
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MN |
Mining Engineering |
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CH |
Chemical Engineering |
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MT |
Metallurgical Engineering |
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CS |
Computer Science and Information Technology |
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PE |
Petroleum Engineering |
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PH |
Physics |
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CY |
Chemistry |
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PI |
Production and Industrial Engineering |
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EC |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
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TF |
Textile Engineering and Fibre Science |
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EE |
Electrical Engineering |
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EY |
Ecology and Evolution |
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XE |
Engineering Sciences |
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XL |
Life Sciences |
Note – The two papers XE and XL comprise of further following sections.
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Code |
XE Section |
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A |
Engineering Mathematics. |
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B |
Fluid Mechanics |
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C |
Materials Science |
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D |
Solid Mechanics D |
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E |
Thermodynamics E |
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F |
Polymer Science and Engineering |
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G |
F Food Technology |
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H |
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences |
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Code |
XL Section |
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P |
Chemistry (Compulsory) |
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Q |
Biochemistry |
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R |
Botany |
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S |
Microbiology |
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T |
Zoology |
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U |
Food Technology |
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Exam Events |
Important Dates |
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GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Begins |
01 September 2017 |
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Last Date for Online Application submission |
05 October 2017 |
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Admit Card Availability |
05 January 2018 |
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GATE Exam 2018 Forenoon: 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Afternoon: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th February 2018 |
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Announcement of the Result |
17th March 2018 |
Candidates can download their Admit Card from the online portal from January 5th, 2018 (tentative) onwards. No hard copies of the Admit Card will be sent to candidates on their mailing address. Don’t forget to carry your admit card to the examination centre along with you Identity proof (PAN card, Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID, driving license etc.). GATE Admit card and original ID proof are mandatory to enter into the examination hall.
GATE 2018 results are scheduled to be announced on 17 March, 2018 at GOAPS website. The score will be valid for three years from the date of result announcement.
After the result announcement, qualified candidates can download their GATE score cards. GATE score card can be downloaded from 20 March 2018 to 31 May 2018. After 31 May 2018, GATE score card (soft copy) will be available for a payment of ₹ 500 (five hundred) till 31 December 2018.
Q. 1. What is the date of GATE 2018 Exam?
The GATE 2018 Exam will be held on Feb 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th February 2018. Each day it will be conducted in two sessions: Morning Sessions from 9 AM – 12 PM and in Afternoon Session from 2 AM – 5 PM.
Q.2. What is the eligibility for the GATE Exam?
The candidate should have done his Bachelors in Science or Engineering. Students in the final year of their graduation can also appear for the GATE Exam.
Q.3. If there is any age limit for the GATE Exam?
No. There is no age limit for the GATE Exam.
Q. 4. If the hard copy of Application form is to be sent?
No. There is no need to send the hard copy of the Application form. It should be submitted online only.
Q.5. How to track the status of one’s application form online?
Candidate can track the status of their online application form with the help of their login credentials for GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System).
Q.6. Is it necessary to upload one’s photograph and signature as per the specified dimensions?
Yes. It is important to submit one’s photograph and signature as per the required dimensions in the application form. Otherwise it will be rejected.
Q.7. Can any changes be made after filling the online application form and submitting it?
No. It would not be possible for the candidate to make any further changes in the application form once it is being submitted.
Q.8. If a candidate is in the final year of his degree but has not been given mark sheet, will he be allowed to take up the exam?
Yes he is eligible to take the GATE Exam, if he provides the provisional certificate or mark sheet of his earlier semesters.
Q.9. What identification proof are accepted along with the Application form?
Following identification proofs are accepted – Passport, Voter id, PAN Card, Aadhaar, College id, Employee id and driving license.
Q. 10. How to make payment of application fee through the e-challan mode?
The candidate should get the print of the generated e-challan receipt and go to any branch of SBI and pay the required money. Bank may charge processing fees and other charges.
