Career Guidance Cell informs that
GATE 2024 Application portal is expected to open on
24th Aug 2023. 8th August 2023
GATE 2024 Website is now live:
https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in 8th August
2023
GATE 2024 introduces a new paper on Data Science and
Artificial Intelligence (DA). 8th August 2023
IMPORTANT DATES RELATED TO GATE 2024
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(*All
dates are liable to change) |
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Activity |
Day |
Date |
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Online
Application Process Opens (https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/) |
-- |
Last
week of August 2023 |
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Closing
Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process (Without Late Fee) |
Friday |
29th September 2023 |
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Closing
Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process (With Late Fee) |
Friday |
13th October 2023 |
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Modifications
in GATE 2024 Application |
Tuesday
to Saturday |
07th to 11th November
2023 |
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Availability
of GATE Admit cards for download |
Wednesday |
3rd January 2024 |
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GATE
2024 Examinations |
Saturday
& Sunday |
03,
04 and 10, 11 February 2024 |
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Candidate's
response available in Application portal |
Friday |
16th February 2024 |
|
Answer
keys available on Application portal |
Wednesday |
21st
February 2024 |
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Submission
of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys |
Thursday
to Sunday |
22nd to 25th February
2024 |
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Announcement
of Results for GATE 2024 |
Saturday |
16th March 2024 |
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Availability
of Score Card for download by candidates |
Saturday |
23rd March 2024 |
WITHDRAWAL OF INTERNATIONAL CITIES: GATE 2024 will
be conducted only in centres within India. It will not be conducted in centres
outside India. Foreign nationals and Indian citizens residing abroad may appear
for GATE 2024 but they must choose examination cities within India. They must
make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation to appear for the exam
at an assigned centre within India. 8th
August 2023
GATE 2024 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Before filing an application, candidates are advised
to ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria for GATE 2024.
Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or
higher years of any undergraduate degree program or who have completed any
government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/
Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
Some Professional Societies/Institutions, which
conduct examination in various fields of engineering, are given below.
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 (IIChE)
The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
Candidates who possess certification from any such
professional societies must ensure that those examinations are approved by
MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being 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: Candidates must be currently
in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of
at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/
Architecture/ Humanities.
Any candidate fulfilling the above-mentioned
criteria is eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
More details of eligibility criteria are given
below.
Note:
Candidates pursuing any higher degree or in
possession of a degree higher than that mentioned in the table below, will be
allowed to appear for GATE 2024.
Candidates with B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. degrees (3-year
program) desirous of seeking admission to Masters programs in IITs and IISc may
refer to JAM 2024.
|
Degree / Program |
Qualifying Degree /
Examination |
Description of Eligible
Candidates |
Expected Year |
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B.E. / B.Tech. / |
Bachelor’s degree 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 / |
Currently in the 3rd year
or higher or already completed |
2024 |
|
Pharm. D. |
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 |
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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 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 |
*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. See circular No. 13/56/PC/ODL-Mode/AICTE/2020, Dated 23rd November
2020 for more details.
HELPDESK PHONE
NUMBERS
080 2293 2644 /
3333
14th August 2023
onward
Monday to Friday
(10.00 am to 12.00 noon, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm)
(Government working
days only)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Data Required for Filling the Online Application
Form in GATE 2024
Personal information (name, date of birth, personal
mobile number, parents’ name, parents’ mobile number, etc.).
The name of the candidate in the application form
must be exactly the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate
MUST produce in original while appearing for GATE-2024 examination at the
centre.
GATE 2024 scorecard will be issued as per the name
entered in the application form.
Prefixes/titles such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt /
Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used.
Address for communication (including PIN code).
Eligibility degree details.
GATE paper(s) and their codes in which the candidate
wishes to appear.
THREE choices of GATE examination cities (from the
same zone).
Net-banking /debit card / credit card / UPI / wallet
details for fee payment.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FILLING THE ONLINE
APPLICATION FORM IN GATE 2024
High quality image of candidate’s photograph
conforming to the requirements specified in the Information Brochure.
High quality image of candidate’s signature
conforming to the requirements specified in the Information Brochure.
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 in pdf
format (if applicable).
Scanned copy of valid photo Identity document:
Aadhar-UID (preferable)/ Passport/ PAN Card/ Voter ID/ Driving License.
The photo ID
must have Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique photo ID number. This
photo ID must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification.
NOTE: Ensure that the uploaded documents are
readable and clear. Uploading unreadable documents may lead to delays in
processing the application and may lead to rejection of candidature.
APPLICATION FEES
Category Regular
Period
(24th Aug to 29th Sept 2023) During the Extended Period
(30th Sept to 13th Oct 2023)
Female candidates SC/ST/PwD
(per test paper) ₹
900 ₹ 1400
All other candidates including foreign nationals
(per test paper) ₹
1800 ₹ 2300
*PwD means Persons with Benchmark Disability.
Note: The above Application fees are for a single
test paper. Candidates opting for two papers would have to pay twice the above
mentioned fees.
CHARGES FOR CHANGES/ MODIFICATION IN GATE 2024
APPLICATION
(APPLICABLE FROM 4TH TO 11TH NOVEMBER 2023)
No. Description
of Changes / Modifications Fee
Charges (per paper)
1. Change
in Name ₹ 500
2. Change
in Date of Birth ₹ 500
3. Change
in choice of examination cities ₹
500
4. Change
of existing paper ₹ 500
5. Add
a second paper (from given combinations with respect to the primary paper) ₹ 500 plus application fee for the additional
paper
6. Change
of gender to female ₹ 500
7. Change
of gender from female to any other gender ₹
500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
8. Change
of category to SC/ST ₹ 500
9. Change
of category from SC/ST to any other ₹
500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)
₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
10. Change
from Non-PwD/Dyslexic to PwD/Dyslexic
11. Change
from PwD/Dyslexic to Non-PwD/Dyslexic ₹
500 (For female candidates or PwD candidates)
₹ 500 + ₹ 900 = ₹ 1400 (For All other candidates)
12. Any
other change in category (not mentioned above) ₹
500
13. Details
of Parents/Guardian/Correspondence Address ₹
500
14. College
Name and Location, Roll No., Registration No. ₹
500
There will be NO REFUND of any fee, other than for
multiple transactions.
QUESTION PAPER
PATTERN
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Particulars |
Details |
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Examination Mode |
The test papers will be in English. Computer Based Test
(CBT) [will be conducted at select centers in select cities]. |
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Duration |
3 Hours* |
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Number of Subjects (Papers) |
30 |
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Sections |
General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subjects |
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Type of Questions |
Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) |
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Questions for testing these abilities |
(a) Recall |
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Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR,
CY, DA, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL |
General Aptitude: 15 marks |
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Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, DA, EY, GG, MA,
PH, ST, XH and XL |
General Aptitude: 15 marks |
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Marking Scheme |
Questions carry 1 mark or 2 marks |
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Negative Marking |
For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be
negative marking. |
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Paper Code |
General Aptitude (GA) Marks |
Compulsory Section |
Subject Marks |
Total Marks |
Total Time* (Minutes) |
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AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, ES, IN, MA, ME, MN,
MT, NM, PE, PI, TF; Subject marks in these papers include questions on
Engineering Mathematics (13 marks), which are paper-specific. |
15 |
-- |
85 |
100 |
180 |
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AR [Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B1 or
Part B2 can be selected during Exam. B1: Architecture or B2: Planning] |
15 |
60 |
25 |
100 |
180 |
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GE [Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B1 or
B2 can be selected during the Exam. |
15 |
55 |
30 |
100 |
180 |
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GG [Part A is Common and Compulsory for all; Part B can
either be Geology (B1) or Geophysics (B2) -- which must be chosen at the time
of Application.] |
15 |
25 |
60 |
100 |
180 |
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XE [Section A (Engineering Mathematics) is Common and
Compulsory for all; Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during
the Exam] |
15 |
15 |
2x 35 |
100 |
180 |
|
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XH [Section B1 (Reasoning and Comprehension) is Common
and Compulsory for all; Applicants must select any ONE additional Section at
the time of Application] |
15 |
25 |
60 |
100 |
180 |
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XL [Section P (Chemistry) is Common and Compulsory for
all; Applicants must select any TWO additional Sections during the Exam] |
15 |
25 |
2 x 30 |
100 |
180 |
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CY, DA, EY, MA, PH, ST |
15 |
-- |
85 |
100 |
180 |
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*PwD candidates with benchmark
disability greater than 40% are eligible for a total compensatory time of one
hour.
GATE Office,
IIT Madras,
Chennai – 600 036
Tentative List of Examination Cities/Towns
Andhra Pradesh: Chirala, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadapa,
Nellore, Ongole, Tirupati
Kerala: Alappuzha, Aluva-Ernakulam, Attingal,
Chengannur, Kanjirapally, Kollam, Kothamangalam , Kottayam, Muvattupuzha,
Thiruvananthapuram
Pondicherry: Puducherry
Tamilnadu: Chennai South, Chennai West, Coimbatore,
Cuddalore, Dindigul, Kanyakumari-Nagercoil, Madurai, Namakkal, Ramanathapuram,
Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli, Vellore,
Virudhunagar
Telangana: Adilabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad,
Kothagudem, Nizamabad, Suryapet, Warangal
This is a tentative list of examination cities. Any
changes will be updated on the website.
Choice of Examination City: A candidate can choose
THREE cities from the list given above. All the three choices must be from the
same GATE 2024 zone. GATE 2024 reserves the right to add a new city or remove
an existing one, and allot a city that may not be from any of the choices
selected by the candidate.
Withdrawal of International Centres: GATE 2024 will
be conducted only in centres within India. It will NOT be conducted in centres
outside India. Foreign nationals and Indian citizens residing abroad may appear
for GATE 2024, by paying the full application fee (Rs. 1800 per test paper),
but they must choose examination cities within India. They must make their own
arrangements for travel and accommodation to appear for the exam at an assigned
centre within India.
GATE 2024 TWO-PAPER COMBINATIONS
The following table gives
the codes of test papers allowed as the second paper for the candidate’s choice
of the first paper. The combinations are subject to availability of
infrastructure and scheduling constraints.
|
Code of the First Paper |
Codes of the Second Paper |
Code of the First Paper |
Codes of the Second Paper |
|
AE |
CE, ME, XE |
GE |
AR, CE, CS, ES, GG |
|
AG |
CE |
GG |
GE |
|
AR |
CE, GE |
IN |
BM, EC, EE, ME |
|
BM |
BT, IN |
MA |
CS, DA, PH, ST |
|
BT |
BM, XL |
ME |
AE, DA, IN, NM, PI, XE |
|
CE |
AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE |
MT |
XE |
|
CH |
ES, PE, XE |
NM |
CE, ME |
|
CS |
DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, ST |
PE |
CH |
|
CY |
XE, XL |
PH |
CS, DA, EC, EE, MA, XE |
|
DA |
CS, EC, EE, MA, ME, ST, XE |
PI |
ME, XE |
|
EC |
CS, DA, EE, IN, PH |
ST |
CS, DA, MA, XH |
|
EE |
DA, EC, IN, PH |
XE |
AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, PI |
|
ES |
CE, CH, GE |
XH |
ST |
|
EY |
XL |
XL |
BT, CY, EY |
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQS)
APPLICATION PROCESS
I am currently
studying in 3rd year B.A./B.Com./B.Sc. Am I eligible to appear for GATE-2024?
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 2024.
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 2024?
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 2024.
Is there any age
limit to appear for GATE 2024?
NO. There is NO age
limit to appear for GATE 2024.
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.
Can I appear in any
of the GATE 2024 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.
How do I apply
ONLINE?
Visit
https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/
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.
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.
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.
What do I do, if
the power/internet connection failed during the submission of application
process?
Please login to
your account at GATE 2024 website again and continue the application process.
Does the OBC
(non-creamy layer) or EWS candidate need to upload the category certificate?
NO.
Does the SC/ST/PwD
candidate need to upload the category certificate?
YES, category
certificate is required to avail the concession in application fee.
How do I make the
fee payment for GATE 2024 examination?
The payment option
will appear after filling the online application form in GATE 2024 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.
How much fee should
I pay to appear in Two papers of GATE 2024 examination?
For Application Fee
structure, please check: https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/application-fees/
What is the fee for
candidates with foreign nationality/NRIs?
The fee for foreign
nationals is the full Application Fee (Rs. 1800 per test paper).
What is the fee for
candidates with Indian nationality appearing at International centres?
GATE 2024 will be
conducted only in centres within India. It will not be conducted in centres
outside India. Foreign nationals and Indian citizens residing abroad may appear
for GATE 2024 by paying the full application fee (Rs. 1800 per test paper), but
they must choose examination cities within India. They must make their own
arrangements for travel and accommodation to appear for the exam at an assigned
centre within India.
What do I do, if
power/Internet connection failed during an online payment?
When you can get
back online, login back to GATE 2024 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 2024,
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 2024, then the money will be credited back to your account.
However, this may take a week or more.
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 2024 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.
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
or any other GATE zonal offices.
When and how will I
know the status of my application?
You can check the
status of your application by logging into GATE 2024 website time to time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do I have to upload
my EWS certificate during the application process?
NO
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 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I want to withdraw
my application. Will my application fee be refunded?
NO.
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.
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.
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 2024.
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.
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.
When will I receive
my Admit Card?
Admit Card can ONLY
be downloaded from GATE 2024 website in the first week of January 2024. Admit
Cards will NOT be sent by post or as an e-mail attachment.
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.
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.
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 30 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.
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.
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, 2023. Any request after this date will NOT be considered.
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, 2023.
Any request after this date will NOT be considered.
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, 2023. Any request
after this date will NOT be considered.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Can I use a
physical calculator during the examination?
NO. During the
online GATE 2024 examination, all candidates will be provided with a virtual
scientific calculator which has to be used to answer the questions.
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.
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 2024 code of conduct and will lead to disqualification of the
candidature.
Is there a separate
rank/paper for Architecture and Planning (AR) candidates in GATE 2024?
NO separate scores
and ranks will be provided for candidates attempting either Part B1
(Architecture) or Part B2 (Planning).
Is there a separate
rank/paper for Geomatics Engineering (GE) candidates in GATE 2024?
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).
Is there a separate
rank/paper for Geology and Geophysics (GG) candidates in GATE 2024?
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
Will there be a
separate rank and score for sectional papers XE, XH and XL?
Yes.
What are the
details of the guidelines that will be followed about PwD candidates writing
GATE 2024 examination?
GATE 2024 will
follow the guidelines as mentioned in the government regulations. Please refer
to: PWD_Guidelines
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 (not less than 40% disability) and who have physical limitation to
write, including that of speed. However, provision of scribe shall be allowed
only on production of a certificate to the effect that the person concerned has
physical limitation to write, as given in the GATE 2024 information brochure.
In case of person
with benchmark disability (not less than 40% disability) in the categories 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.)
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.
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 that such candidates
submit a proper dyslexic certificate issued by the competent authorities (see
GATE 2024 information brochure). The scribe will be provided by the GATE 2024
authorities or candidates may bring their own scribe. The compensatory (extra)
time of one hour would be applicable to such dyslexic candidates availing the scribe
facility.
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..
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 2024 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.)
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.
General Information
for availing scribe and compensatory time by candidates covered under Section
2(r) and 2 (s) of the RPwD Act 2016.
PwD-A : Person with
benchmark disabilities in the category of visually impaired OR dyslexic
(severe) OR locomotor disability OR cerebral palsy OR Lost fingers/ hands
thereby preventing them from properly taking the Computer Based Test may avail
the services of a scribe in accordance with the Office Memorandum issued by the
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (see Clause IV of F.No.
34-02/2015-DD-III dated August 29, 2018) (and subsequent corrigendum F.No.
34-02/2015-DD-III(pt) dated February 8, 2019).
PwD-B : Person with
benchmark disabilities in other category which prevents them from properly
taking the Computer Based Test may avail the services of a scribe in accordance
with the Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment (see Clause IV of F.No. 34-02/2015-DD-III dated August 29, 2018)
(and subsequent corrigendum F.No. 34-02/2015-DD-III(pt) dated February 8,
2019). Such candidates need to submit the certificate indicating physical
limitation in an examinee to write or operate computer.
PwD-C : Person with
specified disability covered under the definition of Section 2 (s) of the RPwD
Act, 2016, i.e. persons having less than 40% disability and having difficulty
in writing are required to send an email seeking compensatory time/Scribe
Assistance to https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/ mentioning their Name, enrollment id
and mobile number. The subject of the email should be “Compensatory Time/Scribe
Assistance under section 2(s)”. The email has to be sent on or before December
16th, 2023. The email should contain a certificate as specified in Appendix – I
of the office order (F. No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10th August, 2022).
If the eligible
candidates (as described in 2, 3 and 4) choose to utilize the services of a
scribe, they would also be given an option to specify if they would arrange
their own scribe or they would want to be provided with a scribe by the
examination body.
The assistance that
the Scribe can render to the candidate is limited to ONLY reading the instructions
and test paper displayed on the computer screen verbatim and in assisting with
the mouse-clicks, if the candidate is not able to do so. The Scribe shall NOT
translate / interpret / emphasize the Test Paper Contents to the Candidate.
PwD candidates having
disability in terms of vision will be given an option to view the Test Paper on
the computer screen in a magnified font.
PwD candidates who
have opted for Scribe in their application, must log-in to their account and
select appropriate option and correspondingly submit appropriate forms, where
necessary This must be done latest by 26th December 2023.
Scribes arranged by
Candidates:
Candidate and the
scribe should certify that the scribe satisfies the government guidelines and
qualification of the scribe is one step below the qualification of the
candidates taking the examination. Candidates using their own scribe will have
to provide a letter of undertaking in the prescribed proforma. (These forms are
available once you log-in to your account)
Scribe must not be
a candidate for a test paper in GATE 2024. NO honorarium will be paid to the
scribe arranged by the PwD candidate.
If PwD candidate
have opted to bring their own scribe but do not do so on the day of
examination, then it will not be possible to provide a scribe.
Scribes arranged by
Examination Body:
Scribes will be
arranged for those PwD candidates who have requested to be provided with a
scribe at the time of application.
Qualification of
the scribe arranged by test center will NOT be more than the minimum
eligibility criteria of GATE 2024. However, the qualification of the scribe
will be matriculation (10th) or above.
NOTE: If it is
discovered at any stage that a candidate has used the services of a scribe, but
does not possess the extent of disability that warrants the use of a scribe,
then his/ her GATE 2024 candidature will stand disqualified.
Compensatory Time:
This compensatory
time of 60 minutes will be provided automatically to candidates who have opted
and have been approved for Scribe.
Candidates who are
eligible to avail the facility of scribe can also opt for compensatory time of
one hour, for the three-hour examination, even if they do not utilize the
services of a scribe.
PwD candidates who
wish to avail compensatory time, but have not opted for scribe, must send an
email requesting for compensatory time. PwD candidates, falling under category
PwD-A can directly send an email requesting compensatory time. PwD candidates,
falling under category PwD-B are requested to fill Appendix-I of the F.No.
34-02/2015-DD-III and send via email. The email should be sent to
helpdesk.gate@iisc.ac.in with subject as “Compensatory Time”. The email must be
received latest by 26th December 2023.
Please note that
even if the candidate in category PwD-B opts only for compensatory time and not
for a scribe, they need to submit Appendix-I, as mentioned above.
Can I download the
marks displayed on the portal? Or Can I print a hard copy of the same?
The marks provided
on the portal are for your information only. An electronic or paper copy of
this document is not valid
Can I get the hard
copy of my Scorecard?
NO. You have to
download the Scorecard for GATE 2024 by logging into GATE Application portal between
March 22, 2024 to May 31, 2024. Please note that there is no fee for this.
How can I download
my Scorecard after May 31, 2024?
From June 1, 2024
to December 31, 2024, the GATE 2024 Scorecard can be downloaded from GATE
Application portal by paying a fee of INR 500/-. From January 1, 2025, the GATE
2024 Scorecard will NOT be available.
Who are eligible to
get Scorecard?
The GATE 2024
Scorecard will be available ONLY for the candidates who have secured marks more
than or equal to the qualifying marks mentioned for SC/ST/PwD category of that
paper. Other candidates will NOT get any scorecard for GATE 2024.
What is the
validity of GATE 2024 Scorecard?
GATE 2024 Scorecard
will be valid for three years from the date of release of Scorecards.
The portal shows
that I have been awarded negative marks in GATE examination. Is it an error?
Net total marks for
some candidates may be negative.
The portal shows
that my GATE score is negative, even though my marks are positive. Is it an
error?
An equation is used
for translating marks obtained, into GATE score (please see brochure), which
uses various result related parameters. It is possible that some candidates may
be awarded negative GATE score, even if their marks are positive.
I have received
marks less than the qualifying marks mentioned for SC/ST/PwD category of that
paper. Can I still download the performance report?
Yes, candidates who
have obtained marks less than the qualifying marks mentioned for SC/ST/PwD
category of that paper, will be able to download the performance report, at a
later date. The date will be announced on the website.
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