GATE 2024: Marking Scheme, Documents Required; Image Format and Size Instructions
Nandini Pandit
15/09/2023
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2024) application process will be closed by the Indian Institute of Science on September 29 at gate2024.iisc.ac.in. For the GATE 2024 registration process, candidates must upload their documents in the PDF and JPEG or jpg formats.
Candidates must complete all required fields on the application form, including name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, and other information.
GATE 2024 Exam Pattern
| Sections | General Aptitude + Candidates selected paper |
| Types of Questions | Candidates selected subjects Multiple-choice questions (MCQ) Multiple-select questions (MSQ) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Distributions of marks for all papers (Expect AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL) | General Aptitude – 15 marksEngineering Mathematics** – 13 marksSubject questions – 72 marks(**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 marks |
| Distributions of marks for paperAR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude – 15 marksSubject questions – 85 marks |
| Total Marks | 100 |
Candidates must complete all required fields on the application form, including name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, and other information. According to the IISc, the candidate’s name on the application form and the name on their legitimate photo ID must exactly match. When registering for the GATE 2024 examination at the centre, the candidate will need to present the authentic government identification card.
GATE 2024 Documents Required for Application: Specifications
- High quality image of candidate’s photograph complying to the specifications set in the Information Brochure.
- High-quality candidate image (5 KB to 200 KB, 3.5 cm wide by 4.5 cm high)
- High-quality signature image, 5 KB to 200 KB, 1 cm wide by 3.5 cm high.
- a pdf file containing a scanned copy of the category (SC/ST) certificate, if applicable.
- PwD Certificate scanned copy in pdf format (if applicable).
- (If applicable) A scanned copy of the certificate of dyslexia in pdf format.
- copy that has been scanned from a legitimate photo ID, such as an Aadhar card, passport, PAN card, voter ID, or driver’s licence.
| Particulars | File Size | Dimensions and Other Specifications | Uploading Format of Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport-size Photograph on the White Background | 5 kb -200 kb | 3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height with 60% – 70% of Face Coverage Pixels Range from 240×320 – 480×640 | In JPEG / JPG format |
| Signature in Running Handwriting | 5 kb-200 kb | Area of the signature must cover 70-80% of the image. Pixels Range from 80×280 – 160×560 Sign with black or dark blue colour ink only. | |
| Photo ID Proof | NA | NA | PDF Format |
| Category Certificate (wherever applicable) | NA | NA | |
| PwD Certificate (wherever applicable) | NA | NA | |
| Certificate of Dyslexia | NA | NA |
GATE 2024: Required Documentation for Registration
To prevent errors, candidates are recommended to have scanned copies of their documentation on hand before completing the GATE 2024 application form.The following is a list of the documents that must be uploaded when completing the GATE application form.
| Postcard Size Photograph |
| Latest Passport Size Photograph |
| Signature |
| Category Certificate |
| PwD Certificate |
| Left & right hands fingers, thumb impression |
| Embassy/ Citizenship Certificate |
| Class 10th Certificate |
| Present and Permanent Address Proof |
According to the IISc, the candidate’s name on the application form and the name on their legitimate photo ID must exactly match. When registering for the GATE 2024 examination at the centre, the candidate will need to present the authentic government identification card.
Marking Scheme: Gate 2024
There will be 100 total marks awarded for GATE 2024. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are the only ones that will receive negative marking. Negative marking is not applicable to MSQ and NAT questions, though. GATE scoring system
| Marking scheme | Paper will carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
| Negative marking for MCQs | For 1 mark – ⅓ will be deducted for wrong answer For 2 marks – ⅔ will be deducted for wrong answers |
| Negative marking for MSQ and NAT | No negative marking for MSQ and NAT questions No partial marking for MSQ |
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