Can a GATE qualified candidate apply for M.Tech/M.E admission in institutes of national importance only?
No, in addition to the institutes of national importance, GATE qualified candidates can apply for admissions in any institute offering M.Tech/M.E/MS/Direct PhD admissions.
Who conducts the GATE exam every year?
GATE examination is conducted on a rotational basis by all the seven IITs and IISc Bangalore every year. GATE 2024 will be conducted by IISc Bangalore.
Do M.Tech colleges offer scholarships to top rank holders in GATE?
Yes, top GATE rank holders are offered scholarships by M.Tech colleges.
How can a candidate register and apply for GATE?
A candidate can register and apply for GATE via the GATE Online Application Processing System, which is commonly referred to as GOAPS
Is there a maximum age to take the GATE 2024 exam?
No, there is no upper age limit for GATE 2024 participation.
Can I participate in any GATE 2024 exam?
Although the candidate may select up to two papers from the available combinations, they should pick papers related to the field of their qualifying degree.
Is the category certificate required to be uploaded by the OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS candidate?
No, there is no need for candidates to upload OBC/EWS category certificates.
Is the category certificate required to be uploaded by the SC/ST/PwD candidate?
Yes, a category certificate is necessary to qualify for the application cost reduction.
How can I pay the fee for the GATE 2024 exam?
After completing the online application form on the GATE 2024 website, the payment option will be displayed. Any of the listed payment alternatives are available to the candidate. The candidate is required to pay any additional fees, such as service fees, processing fees, or bank fees.
How much fee should I pay to appear in Two papers of GATE 2024 examination?
For the GATE 2024 exam, the cost per paper is listed below. Students must note that the cost for two papers will be double that of a single paper.
Category | Regular Period (August 30 to September 29, 2023) | Extended Period (September 30 to October 13, 2023) |
Female/SC/ ST/ PwD category candidates (per paper) | INR 900 | INR 1400 |
All other candidates including foreign nationals (per paper) | INR 1800 | INR 2300 |
How can I register for GATE 2024?
Candidates must complete and submit the GATE 2024 online application form in order to register for the entrance exam. For further information on how to complete and submit a GATE 2024 application, candidates can refer to the information above.
Can one email address be used to submit numerous GATE 2024 application forms?
No. There is a limit of one GATE application form 2024 per email address. The use of several email accounts when completing application forms is discouraged.
Will my application be rejected if my signature has not been uploaded in accordance with the requirements stated?
A DEFECTIVE mark will be placed on your application. You will receive a notification by email, SMS, or phone from the appropriate Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new signature image). Up until a certain point, you will have the opportunity to make corrections; after that point, your application will either be rejected or treated as provisional.
What forms of identification (ID) will be acceptable in the application?
The following legitimate photo identity documents and/or cards are approved for Indian applicants: Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar-UID (preferable). Foreign nationals may present documentation such as a valid passport, another official photo ID, or a driving licence.
How many GATE papers may I apply for?
A candidate may submit an application for ONE or TWO of the 30 papers listed in the GATE INFORMATION BROCHURE or on the GATE website (choosing from the list of combinations provided under Two Paper Combinations). The candidate is in charge of selecting the right paper.
The following suggestions offer some principles in this regard:
- The candidates are required to participate in paper(s) related to the field of their qualifying degree, up to two depending on the combinations listed in Two Paper Combinations.
- However, the candidates are allowed to select any other paper in accordance with their admission strategy, keeping in mind the requirements of the institutions they desire to apply to for admission.
Can I participate in any of the sessions for a paper that is being held in more than one session?
NO. Each applicant will only be assigned with one of the many sessions of a specific paper.
Can I modify my GATE examination paper after submitting my application?
YES. A request for a change in the GATE examination paper can only be considered after the deadline for application submission and will be subject to an additional fee until 11 November 2023. After this date, no requests will be taken into consideration.
Can I modify the city where my GATE exam will be held after submitting my application?
Yes. Up until 11 November 2023, requests for the change of examination city will only be accepted after the deadline for application submission. Any requests received after this date won't be taken into account.
Is it possible for me to modify my Category after submitting my application?
YES. Category modification requests will only be accepted after the deadline for application submission and only against additional fees up until 11 November 2023. Any requests received after this date won't be taken into account.
Where can I find the GATE 2023 question paper?
Candidates can check our exam page to get the GATE 2023 memory based question paper.
Where and how can I access the GATE 2024 result from?
IISc Bangalore will release the GATE 2024 result on March 16, 2024, on the official website - gate2024.iisc.ac.in. Candidates can use their GATE 2024 login credentials to get their results.
When will the result of GATE 2024 be released?
The GATE result 2024 release date is March 16, 2024.
What is the GAT-B exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology (GAT-B) all-India entrance test conducted annually to offer admissions to different courses in the department of biotechnology.
