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GATE — the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering — is a national exam that tests the comprehensive understanding of undergraduate-level subjects in engineering, science and related disciplines. It is jointly conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven IITs, and is used for admission to M.Tech/M.E./PhD programmes as well as recruitment by many public-sector undertakings (PSUs).
A GATE candidate appears in one (or sometimes two) of nearly 30 subject papers. Every paper includes a common General Aptitude section alongside the chosen subject. The GATE score is valid for a multi-year window, which makes it valuable for both higher study and jobs.
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GATE is a 3-hour computer-based test with 65 questions worth 100 marks, made up of a General Aptitude section (15 marks) and your chosen subject paper (85 marks).
Multiple-choice questions carry negative marking for wrong answers, while Multiple-Select Questions (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions do not.
Candidates in the third year or higher of, or who have completed, a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/science (or equivalent) can appear. There is no age limit. Refer to the official GATE brochure.
A GATE score is valid for a multi-year period from the date of announcement, which lets candidates use it across several admission and recruitment cycles.
Yes — many public-sector undertakings (PSUs) recruit through GATE scores, in addition to GATE being used for M.Tech, M.E. and PhD admissions.