What is GATE Exam , Benefits and Eligibility Criteria ?

What is GATE Exam ?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ( GATE ) is an examination that test the theoretical knowledge and the numerical ability of students about various undergraduate subjects of Engg & Science. It tests both technical & non- technical ( Reasoning + English ) ability of the students.

Benefits of GATE Exam

GATE score is used to get admissions in various reputated Institutes like IISC, IITs , NITs , etc. for Post Graduate programs with stipend provided by MHRD & other various Government agencies.
Many PSUs also recruit candidates through GATE score/ marks for the position of Management trainee or Engineer trainee.

GATE 2020 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

AGE LIMIT :- There is no Age Limit for GATE Applicants.

Educational Requirement

Before starting the application process, the candidate must ensure that he/she meets the educational eligibility criteria of GATE 2020, which are enumerated in given below:

Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs
Bachelor’s degree holders in Architecture (Five years course) and those who are in the final year of such programs
Bachelor’s degree holders of Four-year program in Science (B.S.) and those who are in the final year of such programs
Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs
Holders of Four-year Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology and those who are in the second or higher year of such programs
Holders of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree in Engineering/Technology and those who are in the fourth or higher year of such programs
Holders of Five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five-year integrated B.Sc. /M.Sc. degree and those who are in the final year of such programms
Candidates with qualifications obtained through exams conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE/MHRD as equivalent to BE/B. Tech; those who have completed Section A of AMIE or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

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