WHAT IS GATE?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Exam months: Usually in the months of February and
March
An all-India examination, GATE tests candidates for their
complete understanding of various subjects in Engineering and Technology. It is
held on behalf of the National Coordination Board GATE, Department of Higher
Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India
by the Indian Institute of Science (IISC), Bangalore, and seven Indian Institutes of
Technology (IIT). These eight institutes have the sole authority to conduct the
GATE exam.
The main motive of GATE is to test the quality of students and to evaluate if they are eligible for higher studies in premium institutes of India. Successful candidates can use the GATE score to get jobs in public sector units and also to apply for government-aided fellowship programmes.
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE GATE?
The main motive of GATE is to test the quality of students and to evaluate if they are eligible for higher studies in premium institutes of India. Successful candidates can use the GATE score to get jobs in public sector units and also to apply for government-aided fellowship programmes.
WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE GATE?
- All those engineering students who are aspiring to pursue a Masters degree in institutes like IIT, NIT IISC, or those opting to apply for a PhD in
- India or abroad.
All those with a science and
technology background aspiring for a career in government undertakings.
WHAT IS THE BEST BIT ABOUT
GATE?
GATE is a great leveler. It comes with no baggage - meaning, to take GATE, it does not matter what your previous academic performance or your previous institute was. You can take this exam and if your score is brilliant, you can fulfill your dream of studying in IIT, IISC or doing PhD in India or abroad or for that matter landing up with a brilliant career.
GATE is a great leveler. It comes with no baggage - meaning, to take GATE, it does not matter what your previous academic performance or your previous institute was. You can take this exam and if your score is brilliant, you can fulfill your dream of studying in IIT, IISC or doing PhD in India or abroad or for that matter landing up with a brilliant career.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO PREPARE FOR GATE?
GATE is a prestigious exam and clearing it opens the doors to many academic benefits. Naturally, many students aspire to clear the exam every year. If we look at the numbers:
GATE is a prestigious exam and clearing it opens the doors to many academic benefits. Naturally, many students aspire to clear the exam every year. If we look at the numbers:
Year: 2013
Number of students who took the exam: About 9.85 lakhs Number of students who cleared the exam: About 1.36 lakhs (roughly about 14%). Also note that as seats are limited, to get admission in premium institutes, your GATE score will have to be really high.
Year: 2014
Number of students expected to take the exam: About 15 lakhs Now, isn't this a good enough reason to get you started on the preparation. The competition is tough but with a clear-cut preparation strategy, you will definitely be able to succeed.
Number of students who took the exam: About 9.85 lakhs Number of students who cleared the exam: About 1.36 lakhs (roughly about 14%). Also note that as seats are limited, to get admission in premium institutes, your GATE score will have to be really high.
Year: 2014
Number of students expected to take the exam: About 15 lakhs Now, isn't this a good enough reason to get you started on the preparation. The competition is tough but with a clear-cut preparation strategy, you will definitely be able to succeed.
Preparation time: Recommended a dedicated preparation
time of minimum five to six months
Calculation of GATE score: Based on percentile method, GATE score is always calculated on the basis of a formula
Qualifying score: The GATE committee conducting the exam reserves the right to decide the qualifying mark for that year
Validity of GATE score: Two years from the date the results have been announced
Calculation of GATE score: Based on percentile method, GATE score is always calculated on the basis of a formula
Qualifying score: The GATE committee conducting the exam reserves the right to decide the qualifying mark for that year
Validity of GATE score: Two years from the date the results have been announced
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