GATE 2017 ( Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers 2017 )

            The Career Guidance Cell informs that IIT Roorkee is hosting the GATE 2017 exam as per the details given below.

                       Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2017 (No age limit)

Qualifying Degree	Qualifying Degree/Examination (Descriptive)	Degree Status	Year of qualification not later than-
B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm.	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology  (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/ Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs	Currently in the final year or already completed	2017
B. Arch.	Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Five years course)	Currently in the final year or already completed	2017
B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S.	Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2)	Currently in the 4th year or already completed	2017
M. Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics / Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent	Currently in the final year or already completed	2017
Int. M.E/ M.Tech (Post-B.Sc.)	Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Four year program)	Currently in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed	2019
Int. M.E./ M.Tech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (Five year program)	Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed	2018
Int. M.Sc/ Int. B.S.-M.S.	Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B. S./M. S. program	Currently in the final year or already completed	2017
Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.)	B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India)	Completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses	NA

Candidates from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates must have completed or are in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Post-graduate (M.Sc.) degree in any relevant science subject.

Note: Eligibility criteria certificate as applicable shall only be uploaded in application and NOT to be sent by post. If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, then the candidate can select the minimum required qualifying degree while filling the application form. In case, a candidate has completed one of the qualifying examinations as mentioned above in 2016 or earlier, he/she has to submit the degree certificate/provisional degree certificate/course completion certificate/membership certificate issued by the society or institute. In case, the candidate is expected to complete one of the qualifying criteria in 2017 or later as mentioned above, he/she has to submit Provisional Certificate Letter (as shown below) or a copy of marks card for section A of AMIE etc. Candidates with backlog (arrears/failed subjects) in any of the papers in their qualifying degree should upload a copy of any of the mark sheet of the final year issued from the Institute where studying. Internet downloaded mark sheet shall not be accepted.

Important Dates:

GATE 2017 Online Examination Dates:	February 4 – 5, 2017 & February 11 – 12, 2017  (Saturdays and Sundays only)
GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens for Enrollment, Application Filling, Application Submission	September 1, 2016 (Thursday)
Last Date for Submission of Online Application through Website	October 4, 2016 (Tuesday)
Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of Examination City via GOAPS login	November 16, 2016 (Wednesday)
Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing	January 5, 2017 (Thursday)
Announcement of Results on the Online Application Website	March 27, 2017 (Monday)

01332-284531      /           5707              gate@iitr.ernet.in

Documents/ Data required (Indian Candidates)

• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication (including PIN code)
• Eligibility degree details
• College address, PIN code of college
• GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities
• Scanned image of your photograph
• Scanned image of your signature
• Scanned image of your thumb impression
• Scanned copy in pdf format of Degree Certificate or mark sheet of previous semester/year (for final year candidates) / Provisional certificate (letter) from the Institute for final year students
• Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) in pdf format
• ID Proof : Only Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar UID/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees.

Documents/ Data required (International Candidates)

• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication
• Eligibility degree details
• College address
• GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities
• Scanned image of your photograph
• Scanned image of your signature
• Scanned image of your thumb impression
• Scanned copy of Degree Certificate or mark sheet of previous semester/year (for final year candidates) in pdf format
• ID Proof : Only Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees.

For more details refer to section 4.5.2 of the brochure

New Center introduced

 Gorakhpur has been added as a new center.

New paper introduced

The XE paper now has a new section on Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (section H). With this the number of sections in the XE paper has increased to eight (A-H).

GATE for International Candidates newly introduced

GATE 2017 examination shall be held for international candidates in Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates (U.A.E).

Please click the links below for detailed notifications 
GATE 2017 Notification 
GATE 2017 Brochure 
GATE 2017 Syllabi 
Provisional Certificate Letter 
Frequently Asked Questions