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Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) (GATE)

National gateway test testing comprehensive engineering understanding for M.Tech/Ph.D admissions in IITs/IISc/NITs, and direct recruitment in premier Maharatna/Navratna PSUs.

Conducting Body

Jointly by IISc Bangalore and 7 IITs on rotation

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Frequency

Annual (First two weekends of February)

Verified Date

2026-10-12

Official Examination Pattern

Duration

3 Hours (180 Minutes)

Questions Count

65 Questions (10 General Aptitude + 55 Core Subject, Total 100 Marks)

Marking Scheme

1-mark & 2-mark questions; negative marking applies to MCQs (1/3rd and 2/3rd); no negative marking for MSQs/NATs

Medium

English

Age Limit

No upper or lower age limit.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who have completed or in 3rd/final year of undergraduate degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science.

Syllabus & Core Subject Breakdown

General Aptitude (15 Marks): Verbal Ability, Numerical Ability, Analytical Reasoning

Engineering Mathematics (13-15 Marks): Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability

Core Discipline Subject (70-72 Marks): Exhaustive technical depth in candidate's engineering branch

Opportunities After Qualifying

Direct Recruitment as Executive Engineer / Management Trainee in PSUs: ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL, PowerGrid, BARC, HPCL

M.Tech / MS admission in IITs, IISc Bangalore with ₹12,400/month MHRD stipend

Direct Ph.D admissions with Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)

Official Portal

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