What is GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national level exam that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts. GATE 2023 will be a computer-based test (CBT) which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
The exam will be conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee), on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI).
Why GATE score is Important?
Qualified GATE score can be used for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to :
(i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts; and
(ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for giving admission to students without MoE scholarship/assistantship. Further, many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
Who organize GATE exam?
Organizing Institute for GATE 2023 is Indian Institute of Technology.
IMPORTANT DATES RELATED TO GATE 2023
Activity Day Date
Online Application Process Opens (https://gate.iitk.ac.in ) Tuesday 30th August 2022
Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process Friday 30th September 2022
Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process Friday 7th October 2022
Modifications in GATE 2023 Application Friday to Friday 4th to 11th November 2022
Availability of GATE Admit cards for download Tuesday 03rd January 2023
GATE 2023 Examinations Dates Saturday & Sunday 04th, 05 th and 11th, 12th Febuary 2023
Candidate’s response available in Application portal Wednesday 15th Febuary 2023
Answer keys available on Application portal Tuesday 21st Febuary 2023
Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys Wednesday to Saturday 22nd to 25th Febuary 2023
Announcement of Results for GATE 2023 Thursday 16th March 2023
Availability of Score Card for download by candidates Tuesday 21st March 2023
GATE 2023 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Before starting the application process, the candidate must ensure that he/she meets the educational eligibility criteria of GATE 2023.A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts is eligible for appearing in the GATE 2023 exam.Some of the Professional Societies/Institutions, which conduct examination in various fields of engineering, are as follows.The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChemE)The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)However, the candidates who possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MoE/ AICTE/ UGC/ UPSC as equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning., etc*.
Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India: Must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or completed their Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Arts/ Commerce.
Details of eligibility criteria, . However, any candidate fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2023.
Note 1 : If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the Table below the candidate will be allowed to appear for GATE 2023 examination.
Note 2 : The candidates with B.Sc./ B.A./ B.Com. degrees (3-year program) desirous to seek admission for masters programs in IITs may refer to JAM-2023 Examination.