GATE 2024: Registration date to be out soon; see here to know syllabus, exam pattern, cut-offs
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17/01/2025
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2024) notification and registration deadline will be made public by the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore (IISc Bangalore) soon.
According to historical patterns, the official GATE 2024 website, gate.iitk.ac.in, announces the registration deadline in August. The entrance exam is held for recruitment by several public sector firms as well as admission into the master’s programmes.
The GATE exam was administered in two shifts for 29 papers in February of last year. A candidate may participate in a maximum of two papers. For the second paper, they may select from a list of predefined two-paper combinations.
The question paper will have questions for a total of 100 points, in accordance with the GATE syllabus for 2023. No matter whatever subject the candidates choose, all examinations will have a General Aptitude (GA) section worth 15 points. The subject knowledge will be examined for the remaining 85 points.
Candidates must be aware that they can only submit one application form once GATE 2023 registration opens because multiple registrations will result in rejection with no fee return.
Candidates who achieve at least the required GATE cut-off will be recognised as qualified. The participating universities, however, will publish their own GATE entrance cut-offs to allocate seats.
Cut-off trends for GATE
The GATE cut-off for the top the subject papers, split down by category, is available here for students.
| GATE Paper Code | General | OBC-NCL/EWS | SC/ST/PWD |
| Statistics | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| Physics | 31.1 | 27.9 | 20.7 |
| Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) | 32.5 | 29.2 | 21.6 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) | 29.9 | 26.9 | 19.9 |
| Civil Engineering (CE) | 26.6 | 23.9 | 17.7 |
| Instrumentation Engineering (IN) | 35 | 31.3 | 23.2 |
| Electrical engineering | 25 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 28 | 25.5 | 18.9 |
| Engineering Sciences (XE) | 38 | 34.1 | 25.2 |
ABOUT GATE?
A nationwide exam known as the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is authorised and administered in eight different parts of India. The Ministry of Human Resources Development, National Coordinating Board, and Department of Education entrust the administration of the exam to the GATE Committee, which is made up of academics from IISc and seven other IITs. The GATE exam is designed to gauge students’ proficiency in engineering and science-related courses.
Many PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) use the GATE scorecard when hiring candidates for prestigious positions in companies like Indian Oil, GAIL, and Hindustan Petroleum, among others.
GATE Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Full Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Short Exam Name | GATE |
| Managing By | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur |
| Exam Level | National |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Fee (General) | 1500 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Mode of Question Papers | MSQ/MCQ/NAT |
| Participating Colleges | 1072 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
Exam Fees for the GATE
Candidates must pay the registration cost listed below in order to access the GATE Application Form:
| Category | Normal Application Fee | Late Application Fee |
| Women | INR 850 | INR 1350 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD | INR 850 | INR 1350 |
| All Other Candidates | INR 1700 | INR 2200 |
| International Students – Dubai and Singapore | US$ 200 | US$ 250 |
| Students From – Dhaka and Kathmandu | US$ 100 | US$ 150 |
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