• The examination is a single paper of 3 hours duration and generally consists of Section A (Objective Type) which is of 75 marks and Section B (Problem Type) which is of 75 marks. Total: 150 marks.
• You have to opt for your subject and study as per the syllabus mentioned in the GATE brochure.
• The subjects of our interest are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering., Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering. Other subjects are also available such as Mathematics, Physics, etc.
• Results of qualified candidates in GATE will give All India Rank and indicate percentile score. For example, a percentile score of 99 means you are in the top 1% category of the candidates who appeared for GATE.
• Candidates who get less than 70 percentile get no score card.
• GATE scores are valid for 2 years. You may reappear the GATE exam if you are not satisfied with the earlier score and the new score (if better than the old one) will be used for admission purposes.

Important Dates:

• Availability of GATE forms: October, 1st week
• Last Date for filling up forms: November, 1st week
• Exam Date: 2nd Sunday of February
• Results: March 15st

After the Exam, what next:

• After publication of GATE results, students must apply to individual Institutes to get their application forms.
• Institutes advertise M.Tech admissions in leading newspapers from 1st April till end July. However some Institutes do not advertise and therefore students have to get the forms themselves.
• In the application forms, you have to mention your GATE score alongwith other details.
• The concerned Institute may conduct written test and/or interview for the purpose of admission.
• General thumb rules: If your Gate score in Computer Science is 96 percentile or more then you can try for IITs, if between 85 - 96 percentile, then apply for top RECs, JADAVPUR, SHIBPUR, ROORKEE, etc. If less than 85, you have to look for appropriate institutes.

QUESTION PAPER STRUCTURE

Main Papers

XE/XL Papers