GATE Eligibility

Aspirants of GATE should first check whether they meet with the GATE eligibility criteria. Only the following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for the GATE Exam.

• The GATE helps evaluate graduates to ensure that they have the required skill set and consistency to pursue higher studies in the field of engineering. GATE is eligible for Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2) or those who are in the final year of such programs.
• Master degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programs.
• Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master degree program(Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/ Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master degree program and Dual Degree program in Engineering/ Technology.
• Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by IE(I), AMICE(I) by the Institute of Civil Engineers (India)-ICE(I)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.