Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Application Deadline
12th October 2020
Exam Date
5-Feb-2021 to 7-Feb-2021 and 12-Feb-2021 to 14-Feb-2021
Colleges Accepting
10+
Duration
180 minutes (3 hours )
Neg. Marking
No
About Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering commonly known as GATE is a national level examination conducted online for admissions to Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India.
The exam is conducted jointly by the IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.
- Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an exam on the comprehensive understanding of the candidates in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/Technology/Architecture & Post-Graduate Level subjects in Science.
- GATE 2020 will be conducted for 24 subjects (also referred to as “papers”) and it would be distributed 01st, 02nd, 08th & 09th of February 2020.
- The GATE Exam centres are spread in different cities across India, as well as, in six cities abroad. The Exam would be purely a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- The GATE score would reflect the relative performance level of the candidate in a particular subject, which is quantified based on the several years of exam data
- Note that the GATE 2020 score is valid for THREE YEARS from the date of announcement of the results
- The Organizing Institute for GATE 2020 is Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IITD)
GATE 2021 Important Dates
| GATE 2021 Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2021 Registration window | September 11, 2020 |
| Extended Last date to fill the Application form | October 8, 2020 till 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for submitting the online application form with late fee | October 14, 2020 (Extended) |
| Last date of intimation to Registered Candidates after Scrutiny | October 26, 2020 |
| GATE 2021 Form Correction | October 28, 2020 |
| Last Date for change of category, paper and examination city | November 13, 2020 |
| Issue of GATE Admit card | January 8, 2021 |
| Exam date | February 5-7 & February 12-14, 2021 |
| Official Answer key releasing | 10 days after the exam |
| Result declaration | March 22, 2021 |
| Publishing of Scorecard | One week after the declaration of results |
| Start of counseling cum admission process | April 2021 |
GATE 2021 Highlights
| Exam Name | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Test Takers | Approx 10 Lakh |
| Accepting Colleges |
1496 colleges
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| Official Website | gate.iitd.ac.in/index.php |
What is New in GATE 2021?
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This year the exam happen for a longer period of time unlike previous years. The decision has been taken considering the current COVID-19 situation.
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There is an introduction of two new subjects i.e. Environmental Science and Engineering (ES) and Humanities and Social Science (XS) will enable the arts and commerce students to apply for the exam.
From now on 3rd-year candidates can also apply for the exam. -
The new pattern also allows the candidates to sit for a maximum of two papers.
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Every year, the exam is conducted in both India and abroad, But this year the exam will be conducted in India. As per the official notification, if the COVID-19 situation will get normal till November 2020 then only the authorities will continue with the exam centers abroad.
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11 new Exam Centers have been added. They are:
IIT Bombay: Akola (MH), Dhule (MH), Himatnagar (GJ), Ichalkaranji (MH), Latur (MH), Palghar (MH), Sangamner-Loni-Shirdi (MH)
IIT Kharagpur: Baharampur-Murshidabad (WB), Hazaribag (JH), Machilipatna (AP)
IIT Roorkee: Kangra (HP)
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
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Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying Degree / Examination |
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B.E./B.Tech./ B.Pharm. |
Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
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B.Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (4 years course)/Planning (4 years course) |
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B.Sc.(Research) / B.S. |
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year |
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M.B.B.S. |
Four and half (4.5) years program |
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M.Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) |
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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 (5 years program) |
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Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
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Professional Society Examinations* (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 and so on) |
GATE Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Number of Questions |
65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs and NAT |
| Number of Sections |
3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics* and Subject Specification Section) *In place of Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry will be compulsory for Life Science (XL) Paper |
| Total Time Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Sectional Time-Limit | No |
GATE 2021 Application Process
- Application for GATE 2021 must be submitted ONLINE (through GOAPS website –https://gate.iitd.ac.in) by paying necessary application fee
- For GATE 2021, all information related to the application process will be available in the GOAPS website
- The photograph, signature, certificate of qualifying degree, category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) and/or Dyslexic certificate, wherever applicable, must be uploaded during the online application
- Candidates must enter the ID number specified in any one of the following IDs: Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar-UID, College ID, Employee ID and Driving License. The candidates, who do not possess any of these identity cards, may please procure any one of them before making the application.
- Please note that the GATE application form is not available for sale or otherwise anywhere.
GATE Syllabus 2021
GATE Syllabus 2021 for all 25 papers has been released by IIT Delhi on their official website gate.iitd.ac.in. The syllabus includes General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the syllabus of the subject selected by aspirants.
GATE 2021 Syllabus for General Aptitude (GA)
General Aptitude (GA) is a common section in all GATE Papers. General Aptitude holds 15% weight. The questions in GA are based on verbal ability and numerical ability. The 2 subsections in the GA section are as follows:
- Verbal Ability- The following topics are tested in this section:
- English Grammar
- Sentence Completion
- Verbal Analogies
- Word Groups
- Instructions
- Critical Reasoning
- Verbal Deduction
2. Numerical Ability – This section comprises of questions which test the basic mathematical skills of candidates. The following subtopics included in this section are:
- Numerical computation
- Numerical Estimation
- Numerical Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
GATE Syllabus for Engineering Mathematics
Engineering Mathematics holds 15% weightage in GATE for the paper codes: AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, and XE.
- This section tests a candidate’s skills in mathematical methods and techniques which are majorly used in engineering.
- Following are the sub-topics of engineering mathematics for various papers:
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GATE Paper |
Topics included in Engineering Mathematics |
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Aerospace Engineering (AE) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations |
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Agricultural Engineering (AG) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Probability, and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
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Biotechnology (BT) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
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Civil Engineering (CE) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), Partial Differential Equations (PDE), Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
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Chemical Engineering (CH) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables |
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Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Probability, and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics |
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Electronics and Communication (EC) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Vector Analysis, Complex Analysis |
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Electrical Engineering (EE) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables, Transform Theory |
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Instrumentation Engineering (IN) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Analysis of Complex Variables |
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Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables |
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Metallurgical Engineering (MT) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
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Mining Engineering (MN) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Vector Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods |
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Petroleum Engineering (PE) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables |
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Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables |
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Textile Engineering and Fiber Science (TF) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Complex Variables |
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Engineering Sciences (XE) |
Linear Algebra, Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE), Partial Differential Equations (PDE), Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Vector Calculus, Complex Variables |
GATE 2021 Syllabus – Mechanical Engineering (ME)
Mechanical Engineering applies the principles of engineering, physics and material science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
- This branch of engineering involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
- Mentioned below are the important topics that will form GATE Syllabus for Mechanical Engineering (ME).
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Manufacturing |
Thermal Sciences |
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Orthogonal Cutting Tool Life Equation Problems Casting Types and Design Resistance Welding Problems in Welding |
1st and 2nd Law Problems Steam Turbines Laws of TD and Properties Problems of Diesel Otto Dual Cycle Detonation and Knocking Turbo Machinery |
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Fluid Mechanics |
Heat Transfer |
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Velocity Potential Flow-through Pipes Boundary-Layer Theory Buoyancy Surface Tension Capillary Applications of Bernoulli equation Centrifugal pumps Specific speeds of the turbine and pumps |
Numbers in convection like Pr No, Gr No, Re No, etc. Problems on conduction Critical thickness Shape factor in radiation The problem in Heat exchangers like NTU |
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Theory of Machines and Vibration |
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Planetary gear train Gears LOC, POC Shafts Problems Governors & Fly Wheel Linkages Pairs & its applications Inversions of Single & double slider crank |
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GATE Syllabus – Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
CSE stands for Computer Science Engineering. This field deals with implementation, designing and management of the information system of both software and hardware processes.
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Programming and Data Structures |
Algorithms |
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Recursive Programs Trees and Graphs Trees Stacks Queues Trees Recursive Functions Pointers |
Algorithm Analysis Heap Trees Sorting and Graph Algorithm Searching and Sorting Algorithm Dynamic Programming Algorithm Divide and Conquer Greedy Algorithm |
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Operating Systems |
Digital Logic |
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CPU Scheduling Algorithms Paging Semaphores Page Replacement Algorithm Deadlock Disk Scheduling Algorithm Page Replacement Segmentation |
Combinational Circuits: Multiplexer, Decoder and De-Multiplexer Combinational Circuits Minimization Circuits Sequential Circuits Minimization and Counters Number System Fixed and Floating-Point Registers |
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Computer Organization & Architecture |
Databases |
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Pipelining Cache Organization Addressing Modes Machine Cycles I/O Data Transfer |
Relational Algebra Relational Algebra Normalization SQL/ SQL Queries Tuple Calculus Transactions Serializability |
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Computer Network |
Theory of Computation |
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IP Addressing Routing Algorithms TCP and UDP Application Protocols Ethernet Congestion Control Encryption and Decryption Algorithms |
DFA CFL and DCFL Regular Languages Regular Expressions Undecidability Closure Properties Formal Grammars CNF |
GATE 2021 Syllabus – Civil Engineering (CE)
GATE Civil Engineering Exam 2020 is one of the most reputed exams for any graduate engineers. The exam will help in understanding a candidate’s ability to work in the development sector of our country and understanding a candidate’s knowledge in design, construction, and maintenance of physical and naturally build structures like roads, canals.
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Structural Engineering |
Geotechnical Engineering |
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Solid Mechanics Steel Structures Structural Analysis |
Soil Mechanics Foundation Engineering |
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Water Resources Engineering |
Environmental Engineering |
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Hydrology Fluid Mechanics Hydraulics Irrigation |
Water and wastewater disposal Air Pollution Noise Pollution Municipal Solid Waste |
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Transportation Engineering |
Geomatics Engineering |
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Transportation Infrastructure Highway Pavements Traffic Engineering |
Surveying Basics of Geographical Information System (GIS) Geographical Positioning System (GPS) |
GATE Syllabus – Electrical Engineering (EE)
Electrical Engineering is a field of engineering that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. The paper code for this paper is EEE. Tabulated below are the important topics for GATE Exam.
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Electric Circuits |
Electromagnetic Fields |
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Network graph KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis Sinusoidal steady-state analysis Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem Three-Phase circuits |
Electric Field Intensity, Electric Flux Density, Gauss's Law, Electric field & potential due to point, line, plane & spherical charge distributions Biot-Savart’s law, Ampere’s law Self and Mutual inductance of simple configurations |
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Signals and Systems |
Electrical Machines |
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Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals. Linear Time-Invariant and Causal systems, Sampling theorem. Applications of Fourier Transform, Laplace Transform and z-Transform |
Single-phase transformer, Three-phase transformers, Auto-transformer, DC machines, Three-phase induction motors, Operating principle of single-phase induction motors, Synchronous machines Types of losses and efficiency calculations of electric machines. |
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Power Systems |
Control Systems |
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Power generation concepts Electric field distribution and insulators Gauss-Seidel and Newton-Raphson load flow methods Voltage and Frequency control, Power factor correction Symmetrical components, Symmetrical and unsymmetrical fault analysis, Circuit breakers, System stability concepts |
Mathematical modelling and representation of systems Feedback principle, transfer function, Block diagrams and signal flow graphs Transient and Steady-state analysis of linear time-invariant systems Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist criteria, Bode plots. P, PI and PID controllers; State space model, State transition matrix. |
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Electrical and Electronic Measurements |
Analog and Digital Electronics |
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Bridges and Potentiometers Measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor Instrument transformers, Digital voltmeters and multimeters Phase, Time and Frequency measurement; Oscilloscopes |
Characteristics of diodes, BJT, MOSFET Oscillators and Feedback amplifiers Operational amplifiers 8085Microprocessor |
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Power Electronics |
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Characteristics of semiconductor power devices: Diode, Thyristor, Triac, GTO, MOSFET, IGBT; DC to DC conversion: Buck, Boost and Buck-Boost converters; Single and three-phase configurations of uncontrolled rectifiers, Line commutated thyristor-based converters, Bidirectional ac to dc voltage source converters, Issues of line current harmonics, Power factor, Distortion factor of ac to dc converters, Single Phase and three-phase inverters, Sinusoidal pulse width modulation. |
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GATE 2021 Syllabus – Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
This is a discipline that combines electrical and communication engineering. ECE stands for Electronics and Communication Engineering. Mentioned below are the most important topics for GATE exam.
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Networks, Signals and Systems |
Electronic Devices |
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Network solution methods Network theorems Linear 2-port network parameters Continuous-time signals Discrete-time signals LTI systems Digital filter design techniques. |
Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic silicon; Carrier transport P-N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photodiode and solar cell Integrated circuit fabrication process |
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Analog Circuits |
Digital Circuits |
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Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs; Simple diode circuits Single-stage BJT and MOSFET amplifiers BJT and MOSFET amplifiers Sinusoidal oscillators Function generators, wave-shaping circuits and 555 timers Voltage reference circuits Power supplies: ripple removal and regulation. |
Number systems; Combinatorial circuits Sequential circuits Data Converters Semiconductor memories The 8-bit microprocessor (8085) |
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Control Systems |
Communications |
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Basic control system components Block diagram representation Signal flow graph Transient and steady-state analysis of LTI systems; Frequency response; Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria; Bode and root-locus plots; Lag, lead and lag-lead compensation; State variable model and solution of state equation of LTI systems. |
Random processes Analog communications Information theory Digital communications Fundamentals of error correction, Hamming codes; Timing and frequency synchronization, inter-symbol interference and its mitigation Basics of TDMA, FDMA and CDMA. |
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Electromagnetics |
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Electrostatics Maxwell’s equations Plane waves and properties Transmission lines Waveguides Antennas Basics of radar Light propagation in optical fibres |
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GATE Syllabus for Statistics (ST)
Statistics is a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, interpretation, organization, analysis and presentation of data. Tabulated below are important chapters with the topics that are likely to appear in GATE 2020.
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Calculus |
Linear Algebra |
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Finite Countable & Uncountable sets Archimedean Mean value theorems Riemann Integration |
Finite-dimensional vector spaces Systems of Linear equations Minimal Polynomial Cayley Hamilton Skew-symmetric |
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Probability |
Stochastic Processes |
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Classical, relative frequency & axiomatic definitions of probability Bayes’ theorem Independent events Random variables & probability distributions Moments & moment generating functions |
Markov chains with finite & countable state space Classification of states Limiting behaviour of n-step transition probabilities Stationery distribution Poisson & birth-and-death processes |
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Inference |
Regression Analysis |
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Unbiasedness Consistency Sufficiency Completeness Uniformly minimum variance unbiased estimation |
Simple & Multiple linear regression Polynomial regression Estimation Confidence intervals & testing for regression coefficients Partial & Multiple correlation coefficient |
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Multivariate Analysis |
Design of Experiments |
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Basic properties of multivariate normal distribution Multinomial distribution Wishart distribution Hotelling's T2 & related tests Clustering |
One and two-way ANOVA CRD RBD LSD Factorial experiments |
GATE 2020 Syllabus – Architecture and Planning (AR)
The paper code for this exam in GATE is AR. It is again the most desired and competitive field among the graduate engineers. Tabulated below are important chapters with the topics that are likely to appear in GATE 2020.
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City Planning |
Housing |
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Evolution of Cities Sustainable Development Eco City Concept Planning Regulations |
Housing Typology Finance and Management Housing Programs in India Housing Policies Site Planning Principles |
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Landscape Design |
Computer-Aided Design |
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Landscape design and Material Used Methodology and Styles Environmental Concerns |
Application of Computers Graphics Languages (C, Visual Basic, AutoCAD, 3D-Studio) |
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Visual and Urban Design |
Development of Contemporary Architecture |
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Knowledge of Design Material Used Styles Followed Images and Pattern |
Influence in Society Impact of New Development Post Modernism |
International Exam Centres
- GATE 2020 Exams will be conducted in the following cities abroad: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dubai (UAE), Kathmandu (Nepal), Singapore
- The application fee for Dubai (UAE) and Singapore centres is US$ 100, and for the remaining, it is US$ 50. Candidates of any nationality can opt for international centres.
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Important Websites
All candidates must apply Online. Further details and Online Application Form can be obtained by accessing any of the GATE zonal website:
- IISc Bangalore (gate.iisc.ernet.in)
- IIT Bombay (www.gate.iitb.ac.in)
- IIT Delhi (gate.ittd.ac.in)
- IIT Guwahati (www.iitg.enent.in/gate)
- IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in)
- IIT Kharagpur (www.gate.iitkgp.ac.in)
- IIT Madras (gate.iitm.ac.in)
- IIT Roorkee (www.gate.iitr.enert.in)
GATE 2021 Fees
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For exam cities in India |
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Category |
Application Fee (INR) |
The fee during the extended period (INR ) |
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Female candidates |
750 |
1250 |
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SC / ST / PwD |
750 |
1250 |
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Others |
1500 |
Rs 2000 |
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For exam cities in foreign countries |
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Category |
Application Fee (USD) |
The fee during the extended period (USD) |
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In Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, Kathmandu |
50 |
70 |
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In Dubai, Singapore |
100 |
20 |
GATE 2021 Preparation Tips
Start Your Preparation Early
Candidates must start their preparation early by doing so, they will be able to compile all the necessary study material and create a proper plan that they may follow during their course of preparation. Preparing a layout and then working accordingly will cut-shot the time wasted while being confused about how to start their preparation
- During this phase, the candidate must analyze the time required on each subject and divide the number of days that they may give on a particular subject for thorough preparation.
- Candidate must create a hierarchy of the subjects he/she will cover.
- Follow what you have planned throughout your preparation phase.
Time Management
Time Management plays a major role while preparing for the exam. GATE aspirants should utilize each second effectively. Proper time division for covering the syllabus, practising sample papers and last-minute preparation should be done so that the candidate does not miss anything before attempting the paper.
Keep Your Concepts Strong
Having a stronghold on the basics of the topics can help in performing much better in the exam. Candidates must have deeper conceptual knowledge of the frequently asked topics. The easiest way to keep command on basics is: Prepare short notes of formulas, concepts and compile it at a single place. Make it your habit of going through the short notes before starting your preparation each day.
Practice Mock Tests
Mock Tests are the best source for GATE preparation. If taken seriously, it has its benefits that candidates may get to know while attempting the question paper. Once the candidates have covered all the syllabi, they must take as many mock tests as possible. Mock tests are similar to the final test that candidates will give. One mock test each day will benefit the candidates in the following way:
- It will enhance a candidate’s problem-solving efficiency.
- Mock test improves the chances of error.
- Solving mock tests will give candidates an idea about the type of questions asked frequently.
- Many times it happens that the questions asked in mock tests come as it is in the question paper.
- Mock test boost confidence in the GATE aspirant.
Go through the Syllabus First
Another foremost step that candidates must do is to have a clear idea of GATE Syllabus that needs to be covered. GATE is a high-level exam and therefore, there is a vast syllabus that candidates need to cover. To cover the overall syllabus without missing any topic, candidates must go through the syllabus provided on the official website of GATE 2020. Candidates must try to cover those topics first from which the possibilities of questions asked are higher.
Get a Clear Understanding of Exam Pattern
Along with the syllabus, candidates must be aware of GATE paper pattern and its trending changes. Having an idea about the exam pattern before taking the final test will help them to solve the paper with ease. Though the pattern remains the same each year, the structure of the paper may differ. An idea about the number of questions asked and the questions with higher weight may increase the chance to score high.
Topic-Wise Weightage in GATE 2021
The distribution of each topic in the paper will help a candidate in prioritizing the topic which needs to be covered first. Topics with higher weight must be prepared thoroughly. It will be a good strategy to ace the exam. This could be done by going through the previous year question paper and analyzing the trending changes.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirement
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
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Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying Degree / Examination |
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B.E./B.Tech./ B.Pharm. |
Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
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B.Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (4 years course)/Planning (4 years course) |
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B.Sc.(Research) / B.S. |
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year |
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M.B.B.S. |
Four and half (4.5) years program |
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M.Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) |
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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 (5 years program) |
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Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
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Professional Society Examinations* (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 and so on) |
Educational Qualification
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
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Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying Degree / Examination |
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B.E./B.Tech./ B.Pharm. |
Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
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B.Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (4 years course)/Planning (4 years course) |
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B.Sc.(Research) / B.S. |
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year |
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M.B.B.S. |
Four and half (4.5) years program |
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M.Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) |
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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 (5 years program) |
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Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
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Professional Society Examinations* (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 and so on) |
Nationality
Number of Attempts
Exam Pattern
180 minutes (3 hours )
Duration
Online
Mode
Marking Scheme & Pattern Highlights
GATE 2021 Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Number of Questions |
65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs and NAT |
| Number of Sections |
3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics* and Subject Specification Section) *In place of Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry will be compulsory for Life Science (XL) Paper |
| Total Time Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Sectional Time-Limit | No |
Important Dates
Syllabus
Registration & Application Process
GATE 2021 Application Process
- Application for GATE 2021 must be submitted ONLINE (through GOAPS website –https://gate.iitd.ac.in) by paying necessary application fee
- For GATE 2021, all information related to the application process will be available in the GOAPS website
- The photograph, signature, certificate of qualifying degree, category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) and/or Dyslexic certificate, wherever applicable, must be uploaded during the online application
- Candidates must enter the ID number specified in any one of the following IDs: Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar-UID, College ID, Employee ID and Driving License. The candidates, who do not possess any of these identity cards, may please procure any one of them before making the application.
- Please note that the GATE application form is not available for sale or otherwise anywhere.
GATE 2021 Eligibility Criteria
|
Qualifying Degree |
Qualifying Degree / Examination |
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B.E./B.Tech./ B.Pharm. |
Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
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B.Arch. |
Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)/Naval Architecture (4 years course)/Planning (4 years course) |
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B.Sc.(Research) / B.S. |
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
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Pharm. D. (after 10+2) |
6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year |
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M.B.B.S. |
Four and half (4.5) years program |
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M.Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent |
Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent |
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Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) |
Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) |
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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 (5 years program) |
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Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S. |
Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program |
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Professional Society Examinations* (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 and so on) |
GATE Exam Pattern
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Number of Questions |
65 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Type of Questions | MCQs and NAT |
| Number of Sections |
3 (General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics* and Subject Specification Section) *In place of Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry will be compulsory for Life Science (XL) Paper |
| Total Time Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Sectional Time-Limit | No |
Exam Centers
International Centres
- GATE 2020 Exams will be conducted in the following cities abroad: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh), Dubai (UAE), Kathmandu (Nepal), Singapore
- The application fee for Dubai (UAE) and Singapore centres is US$ 100, and for the remaining, it is US$ 50. Candidates of any nationality can opt for international centres.
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Important Websites
All candidates must apply Online. Further details and Online Application Form can be obtained by accessing any of the GATE zonal website:
- IISc Bangalore (gate.iisc.ernet.in)
- IIT Bombay (www.gate.iitb.ac.in)
- IIT Delhi (gate.ittd.ac.in)
- IIT Guwahati (www.iitg.enent.in/gate)
- IIT Kanpur (www.iitk.ac.in)
- IIT Kharagpur (www.gate.iitkgp.ac.in)
- IIT Madras (gate.iitm.ac.in)
- IIT Roorkee (www.gate.iitr.enert.in)
Preparation Tips
GATE 2021 Preparation Tips
Start Your Preparation Early
Candidates must start their preparation early by doing so, they will be able to compile all the necessary study material and create a proper plan that they may follow during their course of preparation. Preparing a layout and then working accordingly will cut-shot the time wasted while being confused about how to start their preparation
- During this phase, the candidate must analyze the time required on each subject and divide the number of days that they may give on a particular subject for thorough preparation.
- Candidate must create a hierarchy of the subjects he/she will cover.
- Follow what you have planned throughout your preparation phase.
Time Management
Time Management plays a major role while preparing for the exam. GATE aspirants should utilize each second effectively. Proper time division for covering the syllabus, practising sample papers and last-minute preparation should be done so that the candidate does not miss anything before attempting the paper.
Keep Your Concepts Strong
Having a stronghold on the basics of the topics can help in performing much better in the exam. Candidates must have deeper conceptual knowledge of the frequently asked topics. The easiest way to keep command on basics is: Prepare short notes of formulas, concepts and compile it at a single place. Make it your habit of going through the short notes before starting your preparation each day.
Practice Mock Tests
Mock Tests are the best source for GATE preparation. If taken seriously, it has its benefits that candidates may get to know while attempting the question paper. Once the candidates have covered all the syllabi, they must take as many mock tests as possible. Mock tests are similar to the final test that candidates will give. One mock test each day will benefit the candidates in the following way:
- It will enhance a candidate’s problem-solving efficiency.
- Mock test improves the chances of error.
- Solving mock tests will give candidates an idea about the type of questions asked frequently.
- Many times it happens that the questions asked in mock tests come as it is in the question paper.
- Mock test boost confidence in the GATE aspirant.
Go through the Syllabus First
Another foremost step that candidates must do is to have a clear idea of GATE Syllabus that needs to be covered. GATE is a high-level exam and therefore, there is a vast syllabus that candidates need to cover. To cover the overall syllabus without missing any topic, candidates must go through the syllabus provided on the official website of GATE 2020. Candidates must try to cover those topics first from which the possibilities of questions asked are higher.
Get a Clear Understanding of Exam Pattern
Along with the syllabus, candidates must be aware of GATE paper pattern and its trending changes. Having an idea about the exam pattern before taking the final test will help them to solve the paper with ease. Though the pattern remains the same each year, the structure of the paper may differ. An idea about the number of questions asked and the questions with higher weight may increase the chance to score high.
Topic-Wise Weightage in GATE 2021
The distribution of each topic in the paper will help a candidate in prioritizing the topic which needs to be covered first. Topics with higher weight must be prepared thoroughly. It will be a good strategy to ace the exam. This could be done by going through the previous year question paper and analyzing the trending changes.
Result & Counselling
GATE 2021 Counselling Process
GATE 2021 counselling process will be conducted to provide admissions to those candidates who have qualified the GATE 2021 entrance exam with the minimum qualifying marks. For the year 2021, the Indian Institute of Technologies (IITs) will conduct a centralized counselling procedure of their own to induct eligible students who appeared in the GATE 2021 exam.
The GATE 2021 counselling process will differ as per the type of Institute selected by the candidates. For example, to secure a spot in any of the IITs via the GATE counselling process 2021, the candidates have to register themselves for the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and based on the GATE 2021 scores, the admission to eligible candidates will be offered. However, for admission into Government Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs), Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs) and National Institute of Technology (NITs), the candidates have to register themselves, first, for Centralized Counselling for M.Tech (CCMT).
There will be several other state and private Institutes all across the country who will conduct their counselling process based on the scores obtained by the candidates in GATE 2021.
To ensure that the candidates do not miss out on any important information regarding the counselling process for GATE 2021, CollegeDekho will keep this page updated with relevant information once the GATE 2021 result is announced.
Steps to Register for GATE 2021 Counselling
Step 1: Click on the GATE 2021 Counselling link available below.
Step 2: The candidates will be redirected to the CCMT 2021 official website.
Step 3: The candidates have to click on the ‘CCMT 2021: Online registration, Fee payment and Choice filling’ link in the Current Events section.
Step 4: For logging in, the candidates have to enter their GATE registration ID.
Step 5: The candidates then must fill all the text boxes with relevant details such as basic information, Institutes and courses.
Step 6: The candidates have to pay the registration fee online for completion of CCMT 2021 registration.
The GATE 2021 centralised counselling procedure will be conducted for admissions into M.Tech Post Graduate Programme in National Higher Educational Institutes in India. Various GATE participating institutes organise their separate counselling procedures.
Candidates who wish to apply for M.Tech programmes into IITs, NITs, GFITs, and CFTIs will have to apply through CCMT (short for Centralized Counselling for M.Tech) and those who wish to apply for M.Tech programmes in IITs, they will have to apply through COAP (short for Common Offer Acceptance Portal). State and private universities will also have their counselling process based on GATE scores.
Highlights of GATE Counselling Procedure 2021
Scroll through some of the important highlights of the GATE counselling process:
- GATE 2021 counselling will depend on GATE 2021 scores of the candidates.
- In the counselling process, candidates will have to verify their documents.
- There will not be any common GATE counselling for the qualified candidates of the exam.
- Candidates qualifying the GATE cut-off will be eligible for GATE 2021 counselling.
- For counselling, candidates will have to fill the GATE registration form, along with the counselling fees.
- Admission into IITs and IISC Bangalore is done based on GATE 2021 scores.
Documents Required for GATE 2021 Counselling
Given below are the list of some of the documents required for the GATE counselling process:
- GATE admit card
- GATE scorecard
- Date of Birth Certificate
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- Class 12th mark sheet
- Photo ID proof
- Passport-size photograph (coloured)
- Seat acceptance fee proof
- Mark sheet of qualifying examination (all semester).
- Degree/Provisional Certificate
- Printout of the Registration form & locked choices.
- Category Certificate (if valid)
Application Fees
GATE 2021 Fees
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For exam cities in India |
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Category |
Application Fee (INR) |
The fee during the extended period (INR ) |
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Female candidates |
750 |
1250 |
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SC / ST / PwD |
750 |
1250 |
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Others |
1500 |
Rs 2000 |
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For exam cities in foreign countries |
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Category |
Application Fee (USD) |
The fee during the extended period (USD) |
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In Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, Kathmandu |
50 |
70 |
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In Dubai, Singapore |
100 |
20 |