Career Guidance Cell informs that GATE 2023 registration process started on 30 August 2022 and the link to fill out the application form is live now. GATE 2023 exam notification has been released by the conducting authority(IIT Kanpur), along with the official brochure, registration date, and application form dates. Earlier, the GATE exam 2023 dates were released. The exam will be conducted on the 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th of February 2023 for 29 disciplines across India.
GATE exam 2022 was conducted by the Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur at the national level in India. Every
year, the GATE exam is administered by either IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT
Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee on
a rotational basis. GATE full form is the Graduate Aptitude Test in
Engineering.
The GATE 2023 exam has two more new papers:
Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture and Geomatics Engineering. Hence,
there will be 29 papers for the GATE 2023 examination instead of 27 papers
(old) available as options to get admission to IITs, NITs, and other Centrally Funded
Technical Institutions (CFTIs) in India.
GATE
2023 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Before starting the
application process, the candidate must ensure that he/she meets the
educational eligibility criteria of GATE 2023.
A candidate who is
currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any
undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government approved
degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/
Arts is eligible for appearing in the GATE 2023 exam.
Some of the Professional
Societies/Institutions, which conduct examination in various fields of
engineering, are as follows.
·
The
Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
·
The
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
·
The
Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
·
The
Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
·
The
Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental
Group (IIChemE)
·
The
Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
·
The
Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
However, the candidates who
possess certification from any of the professional societies must ensure that
those examinations conducted by the societies are approved by MoE/ AICTE/ UGC/
UPSC as equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning., etc*.
Candidates who have
obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India:
Must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or completed their
Bachelor’s degree (duration: at least 3 years) in Engineering/ Technology/
Architecture/ Science/ Arts/ Commerce.
Details of eligibility
criteria are given in below. However, any candidate fulfilling the
above-mentioned criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2023.
Note 1 : If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or has
already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the Table below the
candidate will be allowed to appear for GATE 2023 examination.
Note 2 : The candidates with B.Sc./ B.A./ B.Com. degrees (3-year
program) desirous to seek admission for masters programs in IITs may refer to
JAM-2023 Examination.
|
For Examination Centres
in India |
|
Candidate
Cateogry |
Regular
Period |
During
the Extended Period |
|
Female candidates (per
paper) |
₹
850 |
₹ 1350 |
|
SC / ST /
PwD* category candidates (per paper) |
₹
850 |
₹ 1350 |
|
All other candidates
including foreign nationals (per paper) |
₹
1700 |
₹ 2200 |
*PwD means Persons with
Benchmark Disability.
Note: The above Application fees
are for single paper. The fees for candidates opting for double-paper would be
twice of the above-mentioned fees.
|
For Examination Centres
outside India |
|
For
Examination Centres outside India |
Candidate
Category |
Regular
Period |
During
the Extended Period |
|
Group-1:
Dhaka, Kahtmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Male, Port Louis, Thimphu |
All
candidates |
USD
100 |
USD
150 |
|
Group-2:
Dubai and Singapore |
USD
200 |
USD
250 |
Note:The above Application fees
are for single paper. The fees for candidates opting for double-paper would be
twice of the above-mentioned fees.
Charges for changes/ modification
in GATE2023 Application
(applicable from 4th to 11th November 2022) )
|
No. |
Description of Changes /
Modifications |
Fee Charges (per paper) |
|
(i) |
Change in Name |
500 |
|
(ii) |
Change in Date of Birth |
500 |
|
(iii) |
Change in choice of
examination cities |
500 |
|
(iv) |
Change of existing paper |
500 |
|
(v) |
Add a second paper (from
given combinations with respect to the primary paper) |
500 plus suitable
amount per paper for the candidate’s category |
|
(vi) |
Change of gender to
female |
500 |
|
(vii) |
Change of gender from
female to any other gender |
500
+ 850 = 1350 (For All other candidates) |
|
(viii) |
Change of category to
SC/ST |
500 |
|
(xi) |
Change of category from
SC/ST to any other |
500 (For female
candidates OR PwD candidates) |
|
500 + 850
= 1350 (For All other candidates) |
||
|
(x) |
Change from
Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic |
500 |
|
(xi) |
Change from PwD/Dyslexic
to Non-PwD/Dyslexic |
500 (For Female
candidates OR SC/ST candidates) |
|
500 + 850
= 1350 (For All other candidates) |
||
|
(xii) |
Any other change in
category (not mentioned above) |
500 |
|
(xiii) |
Details of
Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address |
500 |
|
(xiv) |
College Name and
Location, Roll No., Registration No. |
NIL |
There will be NO REFUND of
any fee, other than for multiple transactions.
|
Degree
/ Program |
Qualifying
Degree / Examination |
Description
of Eligible Candidates |
Expected
Year of Completion |
|
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) |
Currently
in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
2024 |
|
B.
Arch. |
Bachelor’s
degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course)
/ Planning (4- year course) |
Currently
in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
2025
(for 5-year program), 2024 (for 4-year program) |
|
B.Sc.
(Research) / B.S. |
Bachelor’s
degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) |
Currently
in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
2024 |
|
Pharm.
D. (after 10+2) |
6
years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during
third year onwards |
Currently
in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year
or already completed |
2026 |
|
M.B.B.S.
/ B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. |
Degree
holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/
6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such programme. |
5th/
6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed |
2024 |
|
M.
Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent |
Master’s
degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer
Applications or equivalent |
Currently
in the first year or higher or already Completed |
2024 |
|
Int.
M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc
Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year
program) |
Currently
in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year
or already completed |
Any
year |
|
Int.
M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) |
Integrated
Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology
(5-year program) |
Currently
in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already
completed |
2025 |
|
B.Sc.
/ B.A. / B.Com. |
Bachelor
degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) |
Currently
in the 3rd year or already completed |
2023 |
|
Int.
M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. |
Integrated
M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
Currently
in the 3rd year or higher or already completed |
2025 |
|
Professional
Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) |
B.E.
/ B.Tech. / B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies,
recognized by MoE / UPSC / AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of
Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) |
Completed
Section A or equivalent of such professional courses |
Enrolled
Upto 31st May 2013* |
|
B.Sc.
(Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) |
4-years
program |
Currently
in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed |
2024 |
*The students enrolled with
the professional bodies and institutions as per MHRD OM (No. 11-15/2011-AR
(TS.II)) with permanent recognition upto 31st May 2013, stand
recognized. Kindly see circular No. 13/56/PC/ODL-Mode/AICTE/2020, Dated 23rd November
2020 and https://www.aicte-india.org/content/public-notice-professional-bodiesinstitutes-imparting-technical-education for
more clarifications.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Data Requirement for Filling the Online
Application Form in GATE 2023
Personal information (name, date of birth,
personal mobile number, parents' name, parents' mobile number, etc.).
Please note that the name of the candidate in
the application form must exactly be the same as that in the valid photo ID,
which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for GATE-2023
examination at the centre.
GATE 2023 scorecard will be issued as per the
name entered in the application form.
Prefix/title such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs /
Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used before
name.
Address for Communication (including PIN
code).
Eligibility degree details.
GATE paper(s) / subjects and their codes in
which the candidate wishes to appear.
THREE Choices of GATE examination cities
(from same zone).
Net-banking /debit card / credit card / UPI /
wallet details for fee payment.
Documents Required for Filling the Online
Application Form in GATE 2023
High quality image of candidate's photograph
conforming to the requirements specified (See Brochure Section 4.4.7 A).
High quality image of candidate's signature
conforming to the requirements specified (See Brochure Section 4.4.7 B).
Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate
in pdf format (if applicable).
Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format
(if applicable).
Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if
applicable) in pdf format.
Scanned copy of any of the valid photo
Identity document: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and
Driving License (should have Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique
Photo ID number. This must be carried in original to the examination hall for
verification)
NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE ORIGINAL AND
SCANNED DOCUMENT ARE READABLE. UPLOADING ILLEGIBLE DOCUMENT MAY LEAD TO DELAY
IN PROCESSING AND IN CASE IT IS NOT RECTIFIED BY THE CANDIDATE WITHIN THE
DEADLINE, IT MAY LEAD TO REJECTION OF CANDIDATURE
IMPORTANT
DATES RELATED TO GATE 2023
|
Activity |
Day |
Date |
|
Online
Application Process Opens (https://gate.iitk.ac.in ) |
Tuesday |
30th August
2022 |
|
Closing
Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process |
Friday |
30th September
2022 |
|
Closing
Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process |
Friday |
7th October
2022 |
|
Modifications
in GATE 2023 Application |
Friday
to Friday |
4th to
11th November 2022 |
|
Availability
of GATE Admit cards for download |
Tuesday |
03rd January
2023 |
|
GATE
2023 Examinations |
Saturday
& Sunday |
04th,
05 th and 11th, 12th Febuary
2023 |
|
Candidate's
response available in Application portal |
Wednesday |
15th Febuary
2023 |
|
Answer
keys available on Application portal |
Tuesday |
21st Febuary
2023 |
|
Submission
of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys |
Wednesday
to Saturday |
22nd to
25th Febuary 2023 |
|
Announcement
of Results for GATE 2023 |
Thursday |
16th March
2023 |
|
Availability
of Score Card for download by candidates |
Tuesday |
21st March
2023 |
GATE
2023 COMBINATION OF TWO PAPERS
A Combination of TWO Papers
is Allowed to Appear in GATE 2023 (subject to availability of infrastructure
and schedule)
|
Code
of the First (Primary) Paper |
Codes
of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
Code
of the First (Primary) Paper |
Codes
of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
|
AE |
CE,
ME, XE |
GG |
GE |
|
AG |
CE |
IN |
BM,
EC, EE, ME |
|
AR |
CE,
GE |
MA |
CS,
PH, ST |
|
BM |
BT,
IN |
ME |
AE,
IN, NM, PI, XE |
|
BT |
BM,
XL |
MT |
XE |
|
CE |
AE,
AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
NM |
CE,
ME |
|
CH |
ES,
PE, XE |
PE |
CH |
|
CS |
EC,
GE, MA, PH, ST |
PH |
CS,
EC, EE, MA, XE |
|
CY |
XE,
XL |
PI |
ME,
XE |
|
EC |
CS,
EE, IN, PH |
ST |
CS,
MA, XH |
|
EE |
EC,
IN, PH |
XE |
AE,
CE, CH, CY, ME, MT, PH, PI |
|
ES |
CE,
CH, GE |
XH |
ST |
|
EY |
XL |
XL |
BT,
CY, EY |
|
GE |
AR,
CE, CS, ES, GG |
Note:
Candidates opting to appear in TWO subject papers must have a primary choice of
paper as their default choice. The second choice of paper has to be chosen from
the allowed combinations given in the Table above. Combinations other than the
listed ones are NOT allowed. Under unforeseen circumstances certain
combinations may be removed from the list in the above Table at a later date.
In such cases, the fee paid towards the second paper will be refunded to the
candidates. Also note that the examination centre of a candidate for the second
paper may be different (but in the same city) from that for the first paper due
to the infrastructure and scheduling constraints. GATE 2023 is NOT liable for
any legal obligations related to this issue.
QUESTION PATTERN
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Examination Mode |
Computer
Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities] |
|
Duration |
3
Hours* |
|
Number of Subjects
(Papers) |
29 |
|
Sections |
General
Aptitude (GA) + |
|
Type of Questions |
(a)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
|
Questions for testing
these abilities |
(a)
Recall |
|
Number of Questions |
10
(GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
|
Distribution of Marks in
all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL |
General
Aptitude: 15 Marks + |
|
Distribution of Marks in
papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL |
General
Aptitude: 15 Marks + |
|
Marking Scheme |
Questions
carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
|
Negative Marking |
For
a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. |
|
Paper Code |
General Aptitude (GA)
Marks |
Subject Marks |
Total Marks |
Total Time (Minutes) |
|
AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH,
CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF |
15 |
85 |
100 |
180 |
|
AR [Part A + Part B1 or
B2 (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] |
15 |
60 + 25 |
100 |
180 |
|
GE [Part A + Part B1 or
B2 (B1 - Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis)] B1 or
B2 can be selected during the Exam. |
15 |
55 + 30 |
100 |
180 |
|
GG [Part A + Part B] |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
|
XE (Section A + Any TWO
Sections) |
15 |
15 + (2 x 35) |
100 |
180 |
|
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE
Section) |
15 |
25 + 60 |
100 |
180 |
|
XL (Section P + Any TWO
Sections) |
15 |
25 + (2 x 30) |
100 |
180 |
*PwD candidates with benchmark disability are
eligible for the compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour. Thus, they will get
one hour extra for a three hours examination.
GATE
2023 COMBINATION OF TWO PAPERS
Combination of TWO Papers
Allowed to Appear in GATE 2023 (subject to availability of infrastructure and
schedule)
|
Code
of the First (Primary) Paper |
Codes
of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
Code
of the First (Primary) Paper |
Codes
of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
|
AE |
CE,
ME, XE |
GG |
GE |
|
AG |
CE |
IN |
BM,
EC, EE, ME |
|
AR |
CE,
GE |
MA |
CS,
PH, ST |
|
BM |
BT,
IN |
ME |
AE,
IN, NM, PI, XE |
|
BT |
BM,
XL |
MT |
XE |
|
CE |
AE,
AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
NM |
CE,
ME |
|
CH |
ES,
PE, XE |
PE |
CH |
|
CS |
EC,
GE, MA, PH, ST |
PH |
CS,
EC, EE, MA, XE |
|
CY |
XE,
XL |
PI |
ME,
XE |
|
EC |
CS,
EE, IN, PH |
ST |
CS,
MA, XH |
|
EE |
EC,
IN, PH |
XE |
AE,
CE, CH, CY, ME, MT, PH, PI |
|
ES |
CE,
CH, GE |
XH |
ST |
|
EY |
XL |
XL |
BT,
CY, EY |
|
GE |
AR,
CE, CS, ES, GG |
|
OPPORTUNITIES
The Graduate Aptitude Test
in Engineering (GATE) is an examination that primarily tests the comprehensive
understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and science for
admission into the Masters Program and Recruitment by some Public Sector
Companies. Some of the possible opportunities for GATE qualified candidates are
:
·
Admission: Valid GATE score can be used for
seeking admission to: (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in
Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts; and (ii)
Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions
supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
·
Financial Assistance: Qualified GATE score can be used for
seeking financial assistance towards the (i) Master’s programs and direct
Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/
Arts; and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in
the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
o
PG
Scholarship (GATE/ GPAT) (Link:
https://www.aicte-india.org/schemes/students-development-schemes/PG-Scholarship-Scheme) Financial
Assistance given to M.Tech students is Rs. 12,400 per month and generally paid
for 22 months. (Circular dt. 18th Feb 2015) (Circular dt. 16th July 2019)
o
Financial
Asisstance given for Ph.D. Programmes (Direct PhD after BE/ BTech/ MSc.
Equivalent with valid GATE score) is Rs. 31,000 per month for first two years
and Rs. 35,000 per month from third year to fifth year. (Circular dt. 18th Feb 2015) (Circular dt. 16th July 2019)
Recruitment: Many Public Sector
Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment
process. A list (not exhaustive) of such PSU is provided below:
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL),
Coal India Limited (CIL), Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Chenab
Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL), Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC),
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Engineers India Limited (EIL),
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL),
Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), National Aluminium Company Limited
(NALCO), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), NLC India Limited
(NLCIL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Nuclear Power
Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL), National Thermal Power Corporation
(NTPC), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Power Grid Corporation of India
(PGCIL), Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO), Rashtriya Ispat
Nigam Limited (RINL), etc.
|
Zonal
GATE Office |
Tentative
List of Examination Cities/Towns |
|
Chairperson,
GATE, Zone
- 7 |
Andhra
Pradesh Chirala,
Chittoor, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Nellore, Ongole, Tirupati |
|
Zonal
GATE Office |
Tentative
List of Examination Cities/Towns |
|
Chairperson,
GATE, |
Andhra
Pradesh Ananthapuramu,
Kurnool |
CONTACT
US
Contact Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00
PM to 5:30 PM (Government working days only)
|
Zones |
Contact
Address |
Phone
Number |
E-mail
ID |
|
Zone-1 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
080-22932392 |
gate
@ gate.iisc.ac.in |
|
Zone-2 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
022-25767068 |
gateoffice
@ iitb.ac.in |
|
Zone-3 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
011-26591749 |
gate
@ admin.iitd.ac.in |
|
Zone-4 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
0361-2582751 |
gate
@ iitg.ac.in |
|
Zone-5 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
0512-2596962 |
gate
@ iitk.ac.in |
|
Zone-6 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
03222-282091 |
gateonline
@ adm.iitkgp.ac.in |
|
Zone-7 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
044-22578200 |
gate
@ iitm.ac.in |
|
Zone-8 |
Chairperson,
GATE |
01332-284531 |
gate
@ iitr.ac.in |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
1. I am currently studying in
3rd year B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Am I eligible to appear for
GATE-2023?
YES,
any undergraduate student currently in 3rd year or higher years
of any government approved program in
Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Arts/Commerce/Science is eligible to appear
for GATE 2023.
2. I am currently studying in
3rd year B.E., but through parallel entry in the 2nd year
after finishing Diploma, am I eligible to appear for GATE 2023?
YES,
any undergraduate student currently in 3rd year or higher years
of any government approved program in
Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Arts/Commerce/Science is eligible to appear
for GATE 2023.
3. Is there any age limit to
appear for GATE 2023?
NO.
There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2023.
4. Are there any restrictions
on the number of times one can appear for GATE?
NO.
One can appear for the GATE examination any number of times.
5. Can I appear in any of the
GATE 2023 papers?
Although,
the candidate is free to choose any of the papers (up to two from the given
combinations), candidate should select paper appropriate to the discipline of
qualifying degree.
6. How do I apply ONLINE?
Refer
to Section 4.4.2 given in the GATE 2023 Brochure and by
visiting the website https://gate.iitk.ac.in
7. Can I use one e-mail
address to fill multiple application forms?
NO.
One e-mail address can be used to submit only ONE application form.
8. Do I need to fill two forms
to appear in two papers?
NO.
The two papers option may be selected based on the given set of combinations in
a SINGLE form only.
9. Why should I choose THREE
examination cities?
The
candidates will most likely be allotted a centre in the examination city of
their first choice. Only in cases, where there are too many candidates opting
for a certain city as their first choice, the other two choices become
relevant. The candidates are required to fill their choices of cities to appear
in the examination, but should remember that because of operational
constraints, the GATE committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove
an existing one, and allot a city that may not be any of the choices of a
candidate.
10. What do I do, if the
power/internet connection failed during the submission of application process?
Please
login to your account at GATE 2023 website again and continue the application
process.
11. Does the OBC (non-creamy
layer) or EWS candidate need to upload the category certificate?
NO.
12. Does the SC/ST/PwD
candidate need to upload the category certificate?
YES,
category certificate is required to avail the concession in application fee.
13. How do I make the fee
payment for GATE 2023 examination?
The
payment option will appear after filling the online application form in GATE
2023 website. The candidate can opt for any of the payment options listed over
there. The additional charges such as service charges, processing fees or bank
charges, have to be borne by the candidate.
14. How much fee should I pay
to appear in Two papers of GATE 2023 examination?
The
fee per paper is given below, for two papers the amount of fee is twice that of
a single paper.
|
For Examination Centres in India |
Regular Period |
During the Extended Period |
|
Female candidates (per paper) |
850 |
1350 |
|
SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per
paper) |
850 |
1350 |
|
All other candidates (per paper) |
1700 |
2200 |
15. What is the fee for
candidates with foreign nationality/NRIs?
For the candidates with
Foreign nationality/NRIs, who wish to appear for GATE 2023 examination, the
application fee per paper is as follows:
|
Examination Centres |
Regular Period |
During the Extended Period |
|
Centres in India |
1700 |
2200 |
|
Group-1: Dhaka, Kahtmandu, Kuala Lumpur,
Male, Port Louis, Thimphu |
USD 100 |
USD 150 |
|
Group-2: Dubai and Singapore |
USD 200 |
USD 250 |
16. What is the fee for
candidates with Indian nationality appearing at International centres?
For
the candidates with Indian nationality, who wish to appear for GATE 2023
examination at International centres, the application fee per paper
(irrespective of their category and gender) is as follows.
|
Examination Centres |
Regular Period |
During the Extended Period |
|
Group-1: Dhaka, Kahtmandu, Kuala Lumpur,
Male, Port Louis, Thimphu |
USD 100 |
USD 150 |
|
Group-2: Dubai and Singapore |
USD 200 |
USD 250 |
17. What do I do, if
power/Internet connection failed during an online payment?
When
you can get back online, login back to GATE 2023 website and check the status
of the payment. If the payment was received by GATE, you can continue the
process of printing the application form. If the payment was not received by
GATE 2023, you may initiate a fresh payment.
In case, any fee amount that has been debited (deducted) from your bank
account, but not received any acknowledgement for fee payment from GATE 2023,
then the money will be credited back to your account. However, this may take a
week or more.
18. Money has been debited from
my account more than once. How do I get the money back?
All
multiple payments received on behalf of GATE 2023 from your account with
respect to one application, will automatically be returned (credited) to the
same bank account. However, this may take a week or more.
19. Do I have to send the
print-out of the application form?
NO.
The print-out of the application form is not required to be sent to the
Organising Institute (IIT Kanpur) or any other GATE zonal offices.
20. When and how will I know
the status of my application?
You
can check the status of your application by logging into GATE 2023 website time
to time.
21. After completing the ONLINE
application process and generating a PDF file, will I be able to change my
application data?
NO.
After completing all the steps up to PDF application form generation in the
ONLINE application process, you can only download the application form and
CANNOT modify the data. Hence, you need to be very careful while entering the
data.
22. I have missed to take a
print-out of my ONLINE application at the end of my application process. How
will I get access to it?
You
can login using Enrolment ID and password and take a print-out for your own
reference.The print-out must not be sent to GATE Organising Institute or Zonal
Office.
23. If I have not uploaded
photograph as per the specifications mentioned, will my application be
rejected?
Your
application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by email, SMS or
phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new
photograph). You will be given chances for rectification up to the deadline,
beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or
REJECTED.
24. If I have not uploaded
signature as per the specifications mentioned, will my application be rejected?
Your
application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by email, SMS or
phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading a new
signature image). You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline,
beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or
REJECTED.
25. Which Identity Document
(ID) will be accepted in the application form?
For
Indian candidates, the following valid photo identification documents/cards
will be accepted: Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and
Driving License. For foreign nationals, documents like valid Passport, any
other valid photo ID issued by their government, Driving License is acceptable.
26. Is there a relaxation in
qualifying mark and fee for the EWS (Economically weaker section) candidates?
The
application fee for EWS candidates will be same as that of General candidates,
however, the qualifying mark is 90% as that of the General candidates.
27. What will happen if I am
not able to produce EWS certificate at the time of admission/counselling etc.?
GATE
has nothing to do with subsequent admission or recruitment process.
28. Do I have to upload my EWS
certificate during the application process?
NO
29. I want to take TWO papers
from the two papers combination. However, while filling online form I have
added only one paper and made the payment. Can I add the second paper to the
same enrolment ID?
Immediately
after making the payment you will not be able to add the second paper. However,
you can add the second paper in a given time duration at later stage by paying additional
fee per change in your application. See important dates related to GATE 2023.
30. I want to take TWO papers
from the two papers combination. However, while filling online form I have
added only one paper and made the payment. Can I create a new enrolment ID for
TWO papers?
You
can create a new enrolment ID wherein you can opt for a permitted TWO papers
combination. However, note that your previously created ID with single paper
will be rejected at later stage and NO fees will be refunded for the rejected
application. The candidates are strongly advised to follow FAQ No. 29.
31. I have requested for
examination city change with the new city/cities by paying additional fee. Will
I get the new city added?
It
is not ensured that you will get newly added city only. You will get one of the
cities out of three choices given depending upon the availability of the seats
in that city.
32. My photograph and Photo ID
are exchanged in the application while registering online. Will my application
be REJECTED?
Your
application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by email, SMS or
phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT (by uploading the
correct images). You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline,
beyond which your application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or
REJECTED.
33. What part of the photo ID
should be uploaded?
The
part of the photo ID with your photo and your details like name, date of birth
(DOB) and ID number should be uploaded. If the details are spread over two
pages (that is, backside of the Photo ID) then both (front and backside) pages
must be uploaded.
34. I want to withdraw my
application. Will my application fee be refunded?
NO.
35. I have more than 12-15
years older Aadhar card as my photo ID. Can I use it to complete the
application registration?
The
photo ID is supposed to have the recent photo so that the identity of the
candidate can be matched against the photo ID card during the examination. If
your facial features are difficult to match with your photo ID, then your
candidature may be marked as DOUBTFUL IDENTITY during the examination. Hence, the
candidate must upload the photo ID which bears the recent photo.
36. I have uploaded Aadhar Card
as my photo ID but entered the PAN Card number in place of ID Number (or
vice-a-versa). Will my application be REJECTED?
Your
application will be marked DEFECTIVE. You will be intimated by e-mail, SMS or
phone call from your respective Zone to RECTIFY your DEFECT by either uploading
the correct image of the photo ID or making the correction in ID Number field.
You will be given chances for rectification up to a deadline, beyond which your
application will either be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED.
37. I have chosen a wrong
paper. Can I make correction to the application form to the paper?
Immediately
after completion of the application form you will not be able to make any
changes to it. However, you can change the paper in a given time duration at
later stage by paying additional fee per change in your application. See important dates for GATE 2023.
38. There is a spelling mistake
in my name and my application has been marked as DEFECTIVE. Can I make
corrections in my name spelling?
Immediately
after completion of the application form you will not be able to make any
changes to it. However, you can make corrections in a given time duration at
later stage by furnishing supporting documents.
39. I want to use my new name
taken after the marriage. I have photo ID with older name. Will my application
be REJECTED?
You can upload the photo ID
with old name along with an affidavit. Otherwise, your application will either
be considered as PROVISIONAL or REJECTED. Also, you SHOULD carry affidavit
along with the photo ID in the examination hall.
1.
When will I receive my Admit Card?
Admit Card can ONLY be
downloaded from the GATE 2023 website from 3rd January 2023.
Admit Cards will NOT be sent by post or as an e-mail attachment.
2.
Is the Admit Card alone sufficient to gain entry to the
examination centre?
NO. Candidates MUST also
bring original and valid photo Identity Document (NO photocopy/scanned copy/NOT
an expired document), which was specified during filling up of the online application.
For Indian candidates, only following identification cards will be accepted:
Aadhaar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN card, Voter ID and Driving License. For
foreign nationals, documents like valid Passport, any other valid photo ID
issued by their government, Driving License is acceptable.
3.
Can I bring soft copy of the Admit Card (in mobile
phone/tablet/laptop) to gain entry to the examination centre?
NO. Hard copy (preferably
printed in colour) of the Admit Card is required to gain entry to the
examination centre.
1.
For how many GATE papers can I apply?
A candidate can apply for
ONE or TWO papers (from the given set of combinations as per Two Paper Combinations) of the 29 papers listed in the GATE
INFORMATION BROCHURE or GATE website. The choice of the appropriate paper is
the responsibility of the candidate. Some guidelines in this respect are
suggested below:
·
The
candidates are expected to appear in paper(s) [up to two as per the given set
of combinations in Two Paper Combinations] appropriate to the discipline of their
qualifying degree.
·
The
candidates are however, free to choose any other paper according to their
admission plan, keeping in mind the eligibility criteria of the institutions in
which they wish to seek admission.
2.
If a paper is being held in more than one session, can I
appear in any of the sessions of that particular paper?
NO. Each candidate will be
assigned to ONLY ONE of the multiple sessions of a particular paper.
3.
After submission of application, am I permitted to change
my GATE Examination Paper?
YES. ONLY after the last
date for application submission, a request for the change of GATE Examination
Paper will be entertained against additional payment till 11th November,
2022. Any request after this date will NOT be considered.
4.
After submission of application, am I permitted to change
my GATE Examination City?
YES. ONLY after the last
date for application submission, a request for the change of examination city
will be entertained against additional payment till 11th November,
2022. Any request after this date will NOT be considered.
5.
After submission of application, am I permitted to change
my Category?
YES. ONLY after the last
date for application submission, category change request will be entertained
against additional payment till 11th November, 2022.
Any request after this date will NOT be considered.
6.
Will I be provided with any white paper for rough work
and calculations during the examination?
Only one scribble pad at
any point of time will be provided to the candidate that can be used to do the
rough work. To obtain a second scribble pad, the candidate MUST return the
first scribble pad. The candidates have to return any scribble pad in their
possession at the end of the examination. The virtual scientific calculator
will be available on the computer screen.
7.
Am I allowed to enter the examination hall at any time
during the examination?
NO. Candidates MUST enter
before the starting time of the examination. Delayed entry is permitted such
that candidates’ login NOT later than 30 minutes from the starting time of the
examination. NO relaxation is given under any circumstances
8.
In case of permitted delayed entry in the examination
hall, will I get extra time corresponding to my delayed entry?
NO. The candidate with
permitted delayed entry will NOT get any extra time.
9.
Am I allowed to leave the examination hall during the
examination?
NO. Candidates will NOT be
allowed to leave the examination hall for any reason during the examination.
Candidates are allowed to leave the examination hall only after the scheduled
end of examination.
10.
What items are not permitted to be brought with me inside
the examination venue?
Mobile phones, physical
calculators, wallets, watches of any type, any electronic/communicating
devices, books, papers, loose sheets, pen/pencil box/pouch and any other
similar items are e NOT PERMITTED inside the examination hall.
11.
Can I use a physical calculator during the examination?
NO. During the online GATE
2023 examination, all candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific
calculator which has to be used to answer the questions.
12.
Will there be any arrangement at the examination centre
for the safe keeping of my personal items such as my mobile phone?
NO. Such arrangements will
not be made at the examination centre. If a candidate brings personal
belongings including mobile phones, they have to be kept outside the
examination hall at the candidate’s own risk. The GATE officials are not
responsible for safe keeping of your personal items.
13.
What happens if a physical calculator (even on an
electronic watch) or a mobile phone (even in switched off mode) is found in my
possession in the examination hall?
Such cases are in violation
of GATE 2023 code of conduct and will lead to disqualification of the
candidature.
14.
Is there a separate rank/paper for Architecture and
Planning (AR) candidates in GATE 2023?
NO separate scores and
ranks will be provided for candidates attempting either Part B1 (Architecture)
or Part B2 (Planning).
15.
Is there a separate rank/paper for Geomatics Engineering
(GE) candidates in GATE 2023?
NO separate scores and
ranks will be provided for candidates attempting either Part B (Section I -
Surveying and Mapping) or Part B (Section II - Image Processing and Analysis).
16.
Is there a separate rank/paper for Geology and Geophysics
(GG) candidates in GATE 2023?
Separate scores and ranks
will be provided for the candidates based on the Part B section in GG paper.
For this, separate cut-off marks will be obtained as per the common procedure
but by considering the following sections of GG paper:
·
For
Geology (GL) candidates: GA Section + Part A: Common Section + Part B (Section
-1): Geology
·
For
Geophysics (GP) candidates: GA Section + Part A: Common Section + Part B
(Section-2): Geophysics
17.
Will there be a separate rank and score for sectional
papers XE, XH and XL?
Yes.
1. What are the details of the
guidelines that will be followed about PwD candidates writing GATE 2023
examination?
GATE
2023 will follow the guidelines as mentioned in the government regulations.
Please refer to: PWD_Guidelines
2. Will the facility of scribe
be given to all PwD candidates?
The
facility of scribe is meant for only those PwD candidates who are persons with
benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability) and who have physical
limitation to write including that of speed. However, provision of scribe shall
be allowed on production of a certificate to the effect that the person
concerned has physical limitation to write, as given in APPENDIX-A of the GATE
2023 information brochure.
In
case of person with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability) in
the category of blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected-BA) and cerebral
palsy, the facility of scribe shall be allowed on advance request only.
(Ref. Para No. IV of OM No. F. No. 34-02/2015-DD-III Dated 29th August,
2018.)
3. Will there be a “magnified
question paper” for visually challenged PwD candidates?
YES.
Before beginning of the examination, please contact the GATE Institute
Representative through the invigilator in your examination hall and they will
do the needful.
4. Will the facility of scribe
and/or compensatory (extra) time be given to dyslexic candidates?
Yes,
dyslexic candidates can avail the services of scribe, provided such candidates
submit a proper dyslexic certificate issued by the competent authorities (see
APPENDIX A of GATE 2023 information brochure). The scribe will be provided by
the GATE 2023 authorities or candidates may bring their own scribe. The
compensatory (extra) time would be applicable to such dyslexic candidates
availing the scribe facility. See Section 4.4.5 for details in GATE 2023
information brochure.
5. Is there a provision of
getting compensatory (extra) time for a PwD/dyslexic candidate?
A
person with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability), who is
allowed to avail the facility of scribe (see PwD FAQ No. 2 above) will
automatically get additional one hour compensatory (extra) time for an
examination of three hours duration.
PwD/dyslexic candidates, with certain benchmark disabilities (that limits the
speed of writing) who do not want to avail the scribe assistance, but at the
same time request for compensatory time during the time of application, may be
considered for an extra time of one hour only if fulfilling the
criteria of scribe as per the PWD FAQ No. 2 above..
6. Will the facility of own
scribe be given to person with benchmark disabilities (that limits the speed of
writing)?
Yes,
subject to fulfilling criteria of scribe as per PwD FAQ No.2 above, persons
with benchmark disability (i.e. not less than 40% disability) will be allowed
to opt for their own scribe, provided the qualification of the scribe is one
step below the qualification of the candidate taking the examination. The
candidate with benchmark disabilities (i.e. not less than 40% disability)
opting for their own scribe should submit details of their own scribe as per
proforma in Appendix A of the GATE 2023 information brochure. Scribe details
must include latest qualification and identity documents.
(Ref. Para No. VI of OM No. F. No. 34-02/2015-DD-III Dated 29th August,
2018.)
7. Can I request for a scribe
at the examination centre on the day of examination?
NO.
On-the-spot request for scribe at the examination hall will NOT be entertained.
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