The GATE 2024 exam will be held in different sessions and locations across India. The exam duration is three hours. Candidates need to practice GATE question papers to get familiar with the syllabus and pattern. The GATE 2024 paper will consist of two types of questions – MCQs and NATs.
Candidates should begin their GATE preparation early and follow a study plan to cover the whole syllabus. They should also use the GATE previous year’s question papers, practice tests, and mock tests to check their preparation level and improve their weak areas. Candidates should know the GATE exam pattern 2024 , syllabus, and marking scheme well to do well in the exam. A good score in the exam will help candidates get admission to postgraduate courses at top institutes and get jobs at various PSUs .
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What Is Gate Exam 2024
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an online exam that evaluates the knowledge and skills of engineering and science graduates. It is organized every year by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) on a rotational basis. GATE serves as a common entrance test for admission to postgraduate programs like M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D. at IITs, IISc, and many other institutions in India. It is also a criterion for hiring engineers by various public sector undertakings (PSUs). GATE is a dual-purpose exam for both PSUs recruitment and M.Tech admission.eligibility-criteria.
About Gate Exam Dates 2024
GATE 2024 exam dates for different branches are available online. The exam schedule shows the date and time for each paper. The official website has the details of the GATE exam date 2024.
The GATE 2024 application form correction portal was open from November 19 to 24, 2023. Candidates could access the link at gate2024.iisc.ac.in to make changes to their application form by paying a fee. The corrections could include name, date of birth, paper choice, exam cities, personal details, and educational qualifications.
The GATE 2024 admit card has been released by IISc Bangalore on January 4, 2024. Candidates can download it from the official website, gate2024.iisc.ac.in. The GATE 2024 exam will be conducted for 30 papers on February 3, 4, 10, and 11, 2024. The online mock test for each paper is also available on the same website. Candidates can take the mock test for free to prepare for the exam.
Eligibilty Criteria For GATE Exam
The GATE 2024 eligibility criteria include the following aspects:
- Nationality: Candidates of any nationality can apply for GATE 2024.
- Age limit: There is no age limit for GATE 2024.
- Qualification: Candidates must have completed or must be in their final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s degree in Science in any relevant subject. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science, Commerce, or Arts are also eligible for some papers. Candidates who have passed a professional society examination equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. are also eligible for GATE 2024, provided they have enrolled before May 31, 2013.
- Documents: Candidates have to upload the following documents while filling the GATE 2024 application form:
- Scanned photograph and signature
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Dyslexia certificate (if applicable)
- Eligibility certificate (degree certificate or provisional certificate or certificate from the head of the department/institute)