Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering(GATE)

GATE Eligibility Criteria

It is important to check before starting an application for GATE exam whether candidates meet the eligibility criteria or not. Every Year few modifications in eligibility criteria take place.

• As per the new criteria, the minimum qualification required for candidates is 10+2+3.
• Previous candidates could apply for only 1 subject/paper. However, this year onwards candidates can opt for 2 subjects/papers from the prescribed form of combinations.
• There is no minimum or maximum age limit for appearing in the GATE Exam.
• Foreign students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Shri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) along with Indian Students can also appear for GATE Entrance Exam.
• Candidates passed/ appearing Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Arts/ Commerce or Post Graduation in relevant discipline are now also considered as eligible applicants
• There is no minimum percentage required to appear for the Exam. Similarly, there is no prescribed attempt limit, candidates who matches all the eligibility criteria can apply for the same.

(Know Detailed Eligibility Criteria Here.

GATE Eligibility Criteria for International Students

International Candidates who are appearing for GATE 2022, should match following criteria:

• Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or;
• Must have completed or in the final year or in the pre-final year of their Post Graduate degree in any relevant science subject
• Required Documents:
  • If a candidate has already passed (in 2021 or earlier) one of the qualifying examinations mentioned above, they have to submit the degree certificate/provisional certificate/course completion certificate issued by the institute.
  • If the candidate is in the final year of any of the qualifying examinations mentioned above, then they have to upload a Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute.

GATE Exam Pattern

Table given below depicts the GATE Exam Paper Pattern

GATE Exam Fees

GATE Scores (GATE Result)

GATE Results announced in 3rd week of March, on the official websites of GOPAS. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check the result online on this website. The candidates who have qualified in the GATE Exam, have an access of downloading score-card. This score-card is valid for only three years from the date of result declaration.

GATE Score Card consist of following details mentioned on it:

• Candidate's Name
• Registration Number of the Candidate
• GATE Question Paper and Paper Code
• Candidate's obtained GATE Score
• GATE Cut-off Marks
• Candidate's Photograph and Signature
• GATE Result along with GATE Score Card
• GATE Score (on a scale of 1000)
• GATE Marks (Out of 100)
• Qualifying marks for General/OBC/SC/ST/PwD Categories
• Number of candidates appeared in GATE Examination

Both Marks as well as GATE score is released because…

• Marks tells the candidates about his performance in his question paper
• GATE Score is generalized score across different sets of question papers. Example, Because of the huge number of GATE Aspirants, Mechanical Engineering (ME) GATE Paper is divided into 3-4 time slots of students each of which get different sets of question papers. Since the difficulty level might vary across different set of questions, the organizing body releases GATE score to compare the students in different time slots with different papers.

How to download GATE Result/Score Card?

• Visit the official website then go to the results page and click on GATE Result.
• By clicking there, GOAPS portal for GATE would appear.
• Fill in the login details on the portal. Click on the submit tab.
• GOAPS candidate dashboard for GATE would open.
• Click on the results section.
• Your GATE Result will be displayed on the screen.

Frequently Asked Questions

For how many papers, a candidate can apply in GATE 2022?

A candidate can apply for only two (2) of the 27 papers listed in the GATE 2022 Information Brochure or GATE website. A candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, a candidate is free to choose any other paper according to his/her admission plan.

Is a candidate allowed to change his/her GATE Examination Paper or GATE Examination City after submission of the application?

YES. A request for the change of GATE Examination Paper will be entertained against payment. A specific date for the same will be notified by conducting authority.

What items are not permitted to be brought with me inside the examination venue?

Candidates can only carry Admit Card, Identification Card, and a pen inside the examination hall.

How would I be able to use a virtual calculator in GATE 2022 as never used it before?

A. You need to practice using the virtual calculator by taking the GATE 2022 mock test available on Gateflix.in before the exam.

Is there any age limit for applying for GATE 2022? Are there any criteria regarding nationality of candidate?

A. No, there is no age limit for applying for GATE 2022.  Further, candidates from other countries as well can apply for GATE 2022. Check GATE 2022 eligibility criteria.