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GATE
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GATE : Graduate Aptitude Test in
Engineering
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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), is an
All-India Examination conducted by the seven Indian Institutes of Technology
and the Indian Institute of Science, Banglore, on behalf of the National
Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human
Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.
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What is GATE ?
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The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), is an
All-India Examination conducted by the seven Indian Institutes of Technology
and the Indian Institute of Science, Banglore, on behalf of the National
Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human
Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.
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What is the objective of GATE ?
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The objective of GATE is to identify meritorious and motivated
candidates for admission to Postgraduate Programs Engineering at the national
level. Some Engineering Colleges/Institutes specify GATE as a mandatory
qualification even for admission for Postgraduate Programs. It serves as a
benchmark for normalization of the Undergraduate Engineering Education in the
country.
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Do the Postgraduate Institutions
select the candidate based on the GATE score only?
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Admission to postgraduate courses, with MHRD
scholarship/assistantship, in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy at
Colleges/Institutes/Universities in the country will be open only to those
who qualify in GATE, But the candidates are required to find out the
procedures of final selection and award of Scholarship/Assistantship from the
institution to which they seek admission, because the importance of GATE
score differs for different institutions.
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Which institution is organizing the
GATE ?
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Every year one IIT or IISc is selected as the Organizing
Institute. Indian Institute of Technology Madras is the organizing
institution of GATE - 2005.
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What is the eligibility criteria
for appearing the GATE ?
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The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear
for GATE
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Bachelor's degree holders in
Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy and those who are in the final
or pre-final year of such programmes.
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Master's degree holders in any branch of
Science/Mathematics/Statistics or equivalent and those who are in the final
or pre-final year of such programmes. However, if the degree is in Master of
Computer Applications, the candidates should have had courses in Mathematics
at the Bachelor's/Master's level.
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Candidates in the second or higher year of the four- year
integrated master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology
or in the third or higher year of
five-year Integrated Master's or Dual Degree programme in
Engineering/Technology.
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Candidates with Qualifications obtained through examination
conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSE/ AICTE as equivalent
to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed Section A or equivalent of such professional
courses are also eligible.
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What are the basic features of GATE ?
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To Pursue M.Tech program in a leading institute of the country
the benefits are:
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Admission to Postgraduate Courses, with MHRD
Scholarship/Assistantship, in Engineering/Technology at Colleges/Institutes
is open only to those who qualify in GATE.
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More and better companies are coming for Campus Placement in
leading Institutes.
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Higher salaries are being offered for M.Tech as compared to B.E.
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M. Tech degree leads to specialization and furthering of
interest in a certain area which may lead to Ph.D.
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M.Tech degree is a must for those wishing to apply for Faculty/
Research position in educational Institutes/R&D Centers.
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Scholarship is paid during M.Tech, so no headache to parents for
financial requirements.
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The M.Tech program is a 4 semester (24 months) program; so get
more time to work out career opportunities.
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MOST IMPORTANTLY to get to be a part of any Nationally reputed
educational institute and enjoy learning and research.
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Some Industries and Foreign universities have indicated their
interest in GATE qualified candidates.
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GATE qualified candidates in the Engineering disciplines are
also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR
Laboratories.
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Some College/Institutes specify GATE as mandatory qualification
even for admission of self-financing students.
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What are the different papers
available in GATE 2005 ?
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GATE 2005 wil be having the following papers of 3 hours duration
and of 150 marks.One can appear in only any one of the paper.
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Agricultural Engineering (AG)
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Architecture and Planning (AR)
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Civil Engg. (CE)
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Chemical Engg (CH)
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Computer Science & Engg. (CS)
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Chemistry (CY)
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Ecology and Evolution
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Electronics & Comm. Engg. (EC)
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Electrical Engg. (EE)
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Geology & geophysics (GG)
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Instrumentation Engg. (IN)
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Mathematics (MA)
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Mechanical Engg. (ME)
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Mining Engg. (MN)
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Metallurgical Engg. (MT)
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Physics (PH)
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Production & Industrial Engg. (PI)
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Pharmaceutical Sciences (PY)
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Textile Engg. & Fibre Sci. (TF)
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Engineering Sciences (XE)
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Life Sciences (XL)
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Can I select any of the paper for
GATE-2005 ?
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Candidates are expected to appear in the paper appropriate to
their descipline of their qualifying degree. However the candidate is free to
choose any of the paper according to their admission plan.
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GATE - 2014
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GATE 2014, organized by IIT
Kharagpur.
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Application fee is increased from INR 1200 to INR 1500 for
general category, OBC male/other candidates, and INR 750 for all female
candidates and SC, ST male/other candidates.
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Examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions
on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 1st February 2014 and 2nd
March 2014. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in
multiple sessions.
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Application Process: For GATE 2014, as in GATE 2013, all
information related to the candidates’ will be available in a single GATE
Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates have to
register/enroll and fill the application via ONLINE mode ONLY by accessing
the zonal GATE websites of IISc and any of the seven IITs. The photograph and
signature of the applicant must be uploaded during the online application.
The application process becomes complete only when a printout of the filled
ONLINE application with the candidate’s signature and a good quality
photograph affixed in the appropriate place is received by the respective
Zonal GATE offices along with necessary documents, if any, on or before 10th
October 2013. Please note that application forms are not available for sale anywhere
else.
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Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards will NOT be sent by
e-mail/post, they can ONLY be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from
1st January 2014. The candidate has to bring the printed admit card to the
test center along with at least one original (not photocopied / scanned copy)
and valid (not expired) photo identification. It may be noted that one of the
following photo identifications is ONLY permitted: Driving license, Passport,
PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or
a notarized affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential
Address. The details of this ID proof have to be given while filling the
online application.
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Numerical Answer Type Questions: The question paper for GATE
2014 will consist of questions of both multiple-choice type and numerical
answer type. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose
the answer from the given choices. Numerical answer type questions are not
multiple-choice type; the candidates have to enter a number as the answer
using a virtual keypad.
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