The graduate
aptitude test in engineering (GATE) is an examination conducted in India that
test the comprehensive skills of the undergraduate subjects in engineering
and science for admission into the Masters Program and Job in Public Sector
Companies. GATE is conducted severally by the Indian Institute of Science and
seven Indian Institutes of Technologies at Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur,
Kharagpur, Chennai (Madras) and Mumbai (Bombay) on behalf of the National
Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of
Education (MOE), Government of India.
The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative
performance level of a students. The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate
education programs like Master of Engineering, Master of Technology, Master of
Architecture, Doctor of Philosophy in Indian higher education institutes with
financial assistance provided by MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource and
Development) and other government agencies. Lately, GATE 2022 scores are also
being used by several Indian public sector undertakings for recruiting graduate
engineers in entry-level positions. GATE exam is one of the most competitive
examinations in India. It is also recognized by various institutes outside
India such as Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
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ELIGIBILITY:
GATE 2022 will be held at the national level for admission of
eligible candidates in ME/M Tech/M Arch/PhD courses. This year, IIT Kharagpur
is conducting the exam on February 4, 5, 11, 12 and 13, 2022. The result of the
entrance exam will be announced by March 17, 2022. Based on it, various
institutes will grant admission. Apart from it, various PSUs will also recruit
candidates.
- · The minimum qualification required
for applicants is undergraduate and post graduate that is students who are in
the third year, higher or already completed their undergraduate course can also
applied for the GATE entrance test. Earlier, students were permitted to apply
for only one subject or discipline.
- · Master's degree holders in any branch
of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer students or equivalent and those who
are in the final year of such programs can also apply for GATE exam.
- · Candidates in the second or higher
year of Four-year integrated master's degree programs (Post-B.Sc.) in
Engineering / Technology.
- · Candidates in the fourth or higher
year of Five-year integrated master's degree programs or Dual Degree programs
in Engineering / Technology.
- · Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible to appear for GATE 2022 examination. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
PAPER AND SYLLABUS
The GATE 2022 will be conducted for 29 papers.
DURATION AND EXAM TYPE:
The examination is of 3 hours duration, and contains a total
of 65 questions worth a maximum of 100 marks. The examination for all the
papers is carried out in an online Computer Based Test mode (online mode) where
the students are shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen.
The questions consist of some Multiple Choice Questions or MCQs. Remaining
questions may be of Multiple Select Questions or MSQs (four answer options out
of which ONE or MORE than ONE is/are correct, hence correct options need to be
chosen) and/or Numerical Answer Type questions or NATs (answer is a real
number, to be entered via an on-screen keypad and computer mouse).
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SYLLABUS:
- · Verbal Ability: English grammar,
sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical
reasoning and verbal deduction.
- · Numerical Ability: Numerical
computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation.
- · Engineering Mathematics (not for all
Papers)
- · Technical Ability: Technical
questions related to the Paper chosen.
MARKING SCHEME:
The examination will consist of totally 65 questions, divided
as One-mark and Two-mark questions. Out of 65 questions, 10 questions will be
from General Aptitude (Verbal and Numerical ability) and 55 questions will be
Technical. The General Aptitude section will have 5 One-mark questions and 5
Two-mark questions, accounting for about 15% of total marks. The Technical
section and Engineering Mathematics section will combinedly have 25 One-mark
questions and 30 Two-mark questions, accounting for about 85% of total marks. After
that, all the sections may have some Multiple Choice Questions or MCQs, while
remaining questions may be Multiple Select Questions or MSQs and/or Numerical
Answer Type questions or NATs. The examination awards negative marks for wrong
MCQ answers. Generally, 1/3rd of original marks will be deducted for wrong MCQ
answers that is -0.33 for wrong One-mark answers and -0.66 for wrong Two-mark
answers while there are no negative marks for multiple select questions and
numerical answer type questions. Also there is no partial credit for MSQs and
NATs.
RESULT AND TEST SCORE
GATE results are usually declared about one month after the examinations are over. The results show the total marks scored by a candidate, the GATE score, the all-India rank (AIR) and the cut off marks for various categories in the candidate's paper. The score is valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of the GATE results. The score cards are issued only to qualified candidates
FEES CRITERIA
The fee amount is Rs1500 for the candidates belonging to SC/
ST and for the female candidates, the application fee is Rs750. Candidates who
will apply for more than one course, the candidates has to pay double the fee.
Candidates can pay a fee amount online, net banking, credit card, debit card,
etc. Candidates who will pay the fee and submit the form successfully will be
issued their GATE 2022 admit card on 3 January 2022.
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