12-12-2012, 12:08 PM
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
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Introduction
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination that primarily
tests a comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and
Technology. The GATE score of a candidate reflects a relative performance level in a particular
paper in the exam across several years. The score is used for admissions to post-graduate
engineering programmes (eg. M.E., M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian higher education institutes
with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other Government agencies. The score may
also be used by Public sector units for employment screening purposes.
Financial Assistance
A valid GATE score is essential for obtaining a financial assistance during Masters programmes
and direct Doctoral programmes in Engineering/Technology/Architecture, and Doctoral
programs in relevant branches of Science in an Institution supported by the MHRD or other
Government assistantships. As per the directives of the MHRD, the following procedure is to be
adopted for admission to the postgraduate programmes (Master and Doctoral) with MHRD
scholarship/assistantship. The performance of the candidate in GATE will be considered for
admission. If the candidate is to be selected through interview for postgraduate programmes,
minimum 70% weightage is to be given to the performance in GATE. The remaining weightage
(30% maximum) may be given to the candidate’s academic record or performance in interview.
The admitting institution could however prescribe minimum passing percentage of marks in the
interview. Some colleges/institutes specify GATE qualification as the mandatory requirement
even for admission without MHRD scholarship/assistantship.
Administration
GATE is administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian
Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB) – GATE,
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD),
Government of India.
Other Important points about GATE 2013
1 Application Process: For GATE 2013, candidates need to register and fill the application
ONLINE only by accessing the zonal GATE websites of IISc and seven IITs. The
application process is complete only when a print out of the filled ONLINE application with
the candidate’s signature and a good quality photo affixed in the appropriate place is
received by the respective GATE office along with necessary documents, if any, on or
before 8 October 2012. Please note that application forms are NOT available for sale
anywhere.
2 Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards are NOT sent by mail anymore. Admit cards can
only be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from 5th December 2012 onwards.
Bring the admit card to the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied /
scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification.
3 Use of black ink ballpoint pen for Offline exams: Candidates should use only black ink
ballpoint pen for darkening of the bubbles in the OMR sheet. Since bubbles darkened by
the black ink ballpoint pen cannot be erased, candidates should darken the bubbles in the
OMR sheet very carefully.
4 Numerical answer type questions in ONLINE papers: In the ONLINE papers, the question
paper will consist of questions of multiple-choice type and questions of numerical answer
type. For multiple choice type questions, each question will have four choices for the
answer. For numerical answer type questions, each question will have a number as the
answer. Each online paper will have 15 or more marks worth of questions requiring
numerical answers where possible.