GATE Exam 2024
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore has released the official notification for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2024. GATE 2024 will be conducted for 30 subjects (also referred to as “papers”) and it would be distributed over 03rd, 04th and 10th, 11th February 2024. The examination would be purely a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an All-India examination administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising of faculty members from IISc, Bangalore and other seven IIT’s on behalf of the National Coordinating Board, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development.
Qualifying in GATE is a mandatory requirement for seeking admission and/or financial assistance to: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies. Even in some colleges and institutions, which admit students without MoE scholarship/assistantship, the GATE qualification is mandatory.
Further, several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have used GATE score to shortlist the candidates for employment. A few such organizations are: Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC), Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Power Grid Corporation of India (PGCIL).
Direct recruitment to Group A level posts in Central government, i.e., Senior Field Officer (Tele), Senior Research Officer (Crypto) and Senior Research Officer (S&T) in Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India, is now being carried out on the basis of GATE score.
Table of Contents
- 1 GATE Exam Details
- 2 Eligibility Criteria for GATE Examination
- 3 Application Fee of GATE GATE Exam 2024
- 4 Examination Centres under IIT Guwahati
- 5 How to Apply for GATE Exam?
- 6 Important Dates of GATE Exam 2024
- 7 Important Web-links of GATE Online Form
- 8 FAQs of GATE Exam 2024
- 9 What is the starting date to apply online for GATE 2024 exam?
- 10 What is the last date to apply online for GATE 2024 exam?
- 11 What do you mean by GATE?
GATE Exam Details
Name of Exam: Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2024
Organizing Institute: Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Type of Test: Fully Computer Based Test (CBT)
Validity of GATE 2024: Valid for three (3) years from the date of announcement of results
Total number of subject papers: 30
Number of questions: 65
Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) & Multiple Select Questions (MSQ)
Duration of Exam: 3 Hours
Examination Date/s: 03rd, 04th and 10th, 11th February 2024
Official website: https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in
Eligibility Criteria for GATE Examination
Educational Qualification: Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2024. For detail educational qualification pl check here.
Age Limit: There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2024 examination
Application Fee of GATE GATE Exam 2024
| Category/ paper | Regular Period | Extended Period |
|---|---|---|
| Female/SC/ST/PwD | ₹ 900 | ₹ 1400 |
| Others | ₹ 1800 | ₹ 2300 |
Examination Centres under IIT Guwahati
There is a total of 22 examination centers for GATE 2024 under IIT Guwahati zone
| State | City/ Town |
|---|---|
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar |
| Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Silchar, Tezpur |
| Bihar | Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro Steel City, Dhanbad |
| Manipur | Imphal |
| Meghalaya | Shillong |
| Mizoram | Aizawl |
| Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
| Sikkim | Gangtok |
| Tripura | Agartala |
| West Bengal | Asansol, Durgapur, Burdwan, Kalyani, Siliguri |
How to Apply for GATE Exam?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) by visiting official GATE Exam Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply for GATE 2024.
| ➥ Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section. |
| ➥ Click on the “Online Application Form”. |
| ➥ Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents. |
| ➥ Pay the necessary application fee as per your category. |
| ➥ At the end, submit the application form and take a print out of the application form. |
Important Dates of GATE Exam 2024
| Starting date for submission of online application | 24th August 2023 |
| Last date for submission of online application | 29th September 2023 |
| Availability of GATE Admit cards for download | 3rd January 2024 |
| Date of GATE 2024 Examinations | 03, 04 and 10, 11 February 2024 |
| Announcement of Results for GATE 2024 | 16th March 2024 |
Important Web-links of GATE Online Form
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| GATE Exam Schedule | Click Here |
| GATE Syllabus | Click Here |
| GATE Question Papers | Click Here |
| GATE Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs of GATE Exam 2024
What is the starting date to apply online for GATE 2024 exam?
➲ The starting date to apply online for GATE 2024 exam is 24th August 2023.
What is the last date to apply online for GATE 2024 exam?
➲ The last date to apply online for GATE 2024 exam is 29th September 2023.
What do you mean by GATE?
➲ GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
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