GATE in General

What is GATE  The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination administered and conducted in eight zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising faculty from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.  Admission to post graduate programmes with MHRD and some other government scholarship/ assistantship at engineering colleges/institutes in the country are open to those who qualify through GATE. GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy or Master degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications are eligible for Master/Doctoral programmes in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must additionally secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. GATE qualification, however, is not required for candidates with Master degree in Engineering/  Technology/  Architecture/  Pharmacy who may be seeking scholarship/assistantship for relevant doctoral programmes. __________________________________________________________________  Why GATE is Required  (1) M.Tech degree leads to specialization and furthering of interest in a certain area which may lead to Ph.D  . (2) M.Tech degree is best for those wishing to apply for Faculty/Research positions in educational Institutes/R&D centers. __________________________________________________________________  Eligibility For GATE  (1) Bachelor degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes. (2) Master degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final or pre-final year of such programmes. (3)Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology or in the third or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master degree programme and Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology. (4) Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognised by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible. __________________________________________________________________  Important Dates   >> Availability of GATE forms: October, 1st week  >> Last Date for filling up forms: November, 1st week  >> Exam Date: 2nd Sunday of February  >> Results: March 15st ___________________________________________________________________ ***** For more detail you should prefer the prospectus of related University.