GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — Conducted by IISc and IITs (rotational)
GATE tests the understanding of undergraduate engineering and science subjects and is used for M.Tech admission and by many PSUs for recruitment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science, or final-year students of such programmes.
Check the official paper-wise eligibility table in the information brochure.
Computer-based test of 3 hours with 65 questions worth 100 marks.
Questions are MCQ, MSQ and numerical-answer type; negative marking applies to MCQs.
Available in multiple subject papers.
Each paper has its own syllabus published in the brochure, plus a General Aptitude section (verbal and numerical ability) common to all papers.
Register on the GATE portal of the organising institute for that year.
Select paper and exam cities, upload documents and pay the fee.
Download the admit card and appear in the test.
Use the scorecard for M.Tech counselling (COAP/CCMT) or PSU applications.
GATE score is accepted by IITs, NITs, IISc and PSUs and other participating institutes.
Dates change every year — always confirm on the official website.