GATE Exam 2022 | GATE Exam 2023 Things You Must Know
GATE Exam 2022
Graduate Aptitude Test Examination popularly known as GATE in India. One of the prestigious, highly popular examination in India. Qualifying, and achieving a good rank in this examination is a Dream for Young Graduate Engineers of India. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level exam mainly intended to test the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts. GATE Examination was first conducted in the year 1983.
GATE Exam 2023 will be a Computer-Based Test (CBT) which is being organized by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur will be conducted on 04th, 05th, 11th, and 12th February 2023. The GATE Exam 2023 exam will be conducted by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee), on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GoI). GATE 2023 will be administered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
GATE Examination will be conducted to qualify candidates for admission into various Post Graduate Courses. Qualifying in the GATE examination will be accepted throughout India for admission into various Institutions/Universities. This is the most widely accepted examination for higher education admissions and recruitment to various central and state government jobs.
GATE Exam 2022 was conducted by the IIT Kharagpur. The results for the GATE 2022 were declared by IITK on 17th March 2022. The GATE 2022 in a nutshell was given for the GATE 2023 aspirants to correlate important dates with the 2023 exam.
| Event | Date |
GATE 2022 Exam Date |
5th, 6th, 12th and 13th February 2022 |
Release of GATE answer key |
21st February 2022 |
Answer Key Challenge |
22nd to 25th February 2022 |
Release Date of Final Answer Key |
3rd week of March 2022 |
GATE Result Date 2022 |
17th March 2022 |
Release of Scorecard |
21st March 2022 |
GATE Exam 2023 Things You Must Know
Benefits of GATE Examination
A) Getting Qualified in the GATE examination will enable to seek admission and/or financial assistance to :
(i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts
(ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
(iii) GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for giving admission to students without MoE scholarship/assistantship.
(B) Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like BHEL, GAIL, ISRO, IOCL, NTPC, BEML etc. have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
(C) It gives an opportunity for the candidates to assess their depth of knowledge in their subject
(D) Appearing and Qualifying/Getting good score will make it easy for the Engineering Graduates to crack the examinations like UPSC Civil Service Exam with Engineering Subjects options, Indian Engineering Service Examination, various recruitment tests of state and central governments and reputed public sector company interviews, MNC Co. interviews.
GATE Exam 2023 Official Website
GATE 2023 will be administered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. GATE 2023 official website https://gate.iitk.ac.in/
Important Date of GATE Exam 2023
| Activity | Day | Date |
| Online Application Process Opens (https://gate.iitk.ac.in ) | Tuesday | 30th August 2022 |
| Closing Date of REGULAR online registration/ application process | Friday | 30th September 2022 |
| Closing Date of EXTENDED online registration/ application process | Friday | 7th October 2022 |
| Modifications in GATE 2023 Application | Friday to Friday | 4th to 11th November 2022 |
| Availability of GATE Admit cards | Tuesday | 03rd January 2023 |
| GATE 2023 Examinations | Saturday & Sunday | 04th, 05 th and 11th, 12th February 2023 |
| Candidate’s response available in the Application portal | Wednesday | 15th February 2023 |
| Answer keys available on the Application portal | Tuesday | 21st February 2023 |
| Submission of challenges by candidates on Answer Keys | Wednesday to Saturday | 22nd to 25th February 2023 |
| Announcement of Results for GATE 2023 | Thursday | 16th March 2023 |
| Availability of Score Card for the candidates | Tuesday | 21st March 2023 |
GATE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must ensure that he/she meets the educational eligibility criteria of GATE 2023. A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts is eligible for appearing in the GATE 2023 exam.
| Degree / Program | Qualifying Degree / Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates | Expected Year of Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech. / B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc. / Diploma in Engineering / Technology) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2024 |
| B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5- year course) / Naval Architecture (4- year course) / Planning (4- year course) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 (for 5-year program), 2024 (for 4-year program) |
| B.Sc. (Research) / B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma / 4 years after 10+2) | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2024 |
| Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, from the third year onwards | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th/ 6th year or already completed | 2026 |
| M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc. | Degree holders of M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B.V.Sc and those who are in the 5th/ 6th/ 7th semester or higher semester of such programme. | 5th/ 6th/ 7th or higher semester or already completed | 2024 |
| M. Sc. / M.A. / MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts / Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent | Currently in the first year or higher or already Completed | 2024 |
| Int. M.E. / M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (4-year program) | Currently in the 1st/ 2nd/ 3rd/ 4th year or already completed | Any year |
| Int. M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Pharm or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (5-year program) | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th/ 5th year or already completed | 2025 |
| B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com. | Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 year program) | Currently in the 3rd year or already completed | 2023 |
| Int. M.Sc. / Int. B.S. / M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S.-M.S. program | Currently in the 3rd year or higher or already completed | 2025 |
| Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch.) | B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE / UPSC / AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) | Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses | Enrolled upto 31st May 2013* |
| B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-years program | Currently in the 3rd/ 4th year or already completed | 2024 |
GATE 2023 Registration
GATE 2023 Registration should be done online by logging into the official website https://gate.iitk.ac.in/.
Registration Steps
Online Registration || Fill Application Form || Pay Application Fee
There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2023. There is no restriction on the number of attempts. One can appear any number of times. The candidate is free to choose any of the papers a maximum of two from the given combinations. However, the candidate should select the paper appropriate to his/her qualifying degree.
Documents Required for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 2023
- High quality image of candidate’s photograph
- High quality image of candidate’s signature
- Scanned copy of Category (SC/ST) certificate in pdf format (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of PwD Certificate in pdf format (if applicable)
- Scanned copy of Certificate of Dyslexia (if applicable) in pdf format
- Scanned copy of any of the valid photo Identity documents: Aadhar-UID (preferable), Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID and Driving License (should have Name, Date of birth of the candidate and unique Photo ID number. This must be carried in original to the examination hall for verification)
Data Requirement for Filling the Online Application Form in GATE 2023
- Personal information (name, date of birth, personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.).
- Please note that the name of the candidate in the application form must exactly be the same as that in the valid photo ID, which the candidate MUST produce in original while appearing for the GATE-2023 examination at the centre.
- GATE Exam 2023 scorecard will be issued as per the name entered in the application form.
- Prefix/title such as Mr / Shri / Dr / Mrs / Smt / Prof / Capt / Maj / Lt / Col / Er / Ar, etc. MUST NOT be used before the name.
- Address for Communication (including PIN code).
- Eligibility degree details.
- GATE paper(s) / subjects and their codes in which the candidate wishes to appear.
- THREE Choices of GATE examination cities (from the same zone).
- Net-banking /debit card / credit card / UPI / wallet details for fee payment.
GATE Exam 2023 Registration Fee
The fee per paper is given below, for two papers the amount fee is twice that of a single paper.
| For Examination Centres in India | Regular Period (30th Aug to 30th Sept 2022) |
During the Extended Period (1st Oct to 7th Oct 2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Female candidates (per paper) | 850 | 1350 |
| SC / ST / PwD* category candidates (per paper) | 850 | 1350 |
| All other candidates (per paper) | 1700 | 2200 |
GATE Exam 2023 Exam Centres
GATE 2023 Examination will be conducted in various cities spread throughout India. The examination centres were set up based on the zonal system as per the various IITs, IISc. There are overseas examination centres also. For completed details CHECK HERE: https://gate.iitk.ac.in/exam_cities.html. Any changes will be updated on the website.
Choice of Examination City:
- A candidate can choose THREE cities from the list of examination cities given on the website.
- All three choices must be from the same GATE 2023 zone.
- GATE 2023 reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing one, and allot a city that may not be from any of the choices selected by the candidate.
Online Registration
Keep all the required documents, documents soft copy, and fee-paying cards, then log onto the official website for GATE 2023 Registration: https://gate.iitk.ac.in/
GATE 2023 Papers & Syllabus
GATE 2023 will be conducted for 29 papers. A candidate is allowed to appear either in ONE or UP TO TWO papers. However, a candidate is only allowed to select the second paper from the pre-defined Two Paper Combination list.
IMPORTANT:
- For Multi-sessional papers, the Candidate will be assigned to appear only in one of the sessions for the papers running in multiple sessions.
- Candidates must familiarize themselves with the paper code as it is required both during application and examination.
- Each candidate should fill ONLY ONE application.
- If they wish to appear in the second paper (from the two-paper combination), they can add the respective paper to their original application.
- In case of Multiple applications, only one will be accepted and the remaining applications will be rejected without any refund for the paid fee.
- Please Ensure That The Original And Scanned Document Are Readable.
- Uploading an Illegible Document May Lead To Delay In Processing And In Case. If it Is Not Rectified By The Candidate Within The Deadline, It May Lead To the Rejection of the Candidature.
Question Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) [will be conducted at select centres in select cities] |
| Duration | 3 Hours* |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 29 |
| Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) |
| Type of Questions | (a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or (c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions |
| Questions for testing these abilities | (a) Recall (b) Comprehension (c) Application (d) Analysis & Synthesis |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Engineering Mathematics**: 13 Marks + Subject Questions: 72 Marks = Total: 100 Marks (**XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks) |
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL | General Aptitude: 15 Marks + Subject Questions: 85 Marks = Total: 100 Marks |
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be a negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, For 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. No negative marking for Incorrect answer(s) to MSQ or NAT question. |
| Paper Code | General Aptitude (GA) Marks | Subject Marks | Total Marks | Total Time (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF | 15 | 85 | 100 | 180 |
| AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam. |
15 | 60 + 25 | 100 | 180 |
| GE [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1 – Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis)] B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam. | 15 | 55 + 30 | 100 | 180 |
| GG [Part A + Part B] (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics) |
15 | 25 + 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during the Exam. |
15 | 15 + (2 x 35) | 100 | 180 |
| XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section) | 15 | 25 + 60 | 100 | 180 |
| XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during the Exam. |
15 | 25 + (2 x 30) | 100 | 180 |
For Any Support
For any support with regard to GATE 2023, one can contact the official support: https://gate.iitk.ac.in/contact_us.html
GATE 2023 Preparation
GATE examination will check the in-depth knowledge of the candidate in the selected subject. The candidate should have a strong grip on the fundamentals and should study thoroughly for this examination. One should start the preparation from the 1st year of his course itself to have a strong grip on all the subjects.
There are many online and offline options available for the preparation for this examination.
One best online solution for the GATE Examination preparation is National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (nptel). It provides students with an integrated platform to prepare for GATE, this project was initiated with CSR support from Amadeus Labs Bengaluru.
Objectives of the GATE Portal
- A comprehensive one stop platform from concepts to tricks for cracking the GATE exam.
- Enable access to high quality lecture content covering the entire GATE syllabus.
- Provide detailed video solutions of previous years’ GATE exams.
- Develop a platform for online assessment via a comprehensive question bank and provide feedback highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
As part of the GATE portal development, the CS, EC, EE, ME and CE departments are currently being developed.
GATE Examination aspirants can utilize this opportunity by visiting their site: https://gate.nptel.ac.in/
FAQ
How many times in a year GATE exam is conducted?
GATE examination will be conducted only once in a year.
How can I prepare for GATE 2023?
GATE examination will check the in-depth knowledge of the candidate in the selected subject. The candidate should have a strong grip on the fundamentals and should study thoroughly for this examination. One should start the preparation from the 1st year of his course itself to have a strong grip on all the subjects.
Who will set Gate 2023?
GATE 2023 will be administered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. GATE 2023 official website https://gate.iitk.ac.in/
What is the syllabus of gate 2023?
Check the syllabus of GATE 2023 from the official website: https://gate.iitk.ac.in/gate_syllabus.html
Where can I get the previous GATE question papers?
Check the previous GATE examination question papers from the official website of GATE: https://gate.iitk.ac.in/
Is GATE rank valid for 2 years?
The GATE score would reflect the relative performance level of the candidate in a particular subject. GATE 2023 score is valid for THREE YEARS from the date of announcement of the results. No information on the GATE 2023 score will be available after this period.
Is GATE score valid for 3 years?
The GATE score would reflect the relative performance level of the candidate in a particular subject. GATE 2023 score is valid for THREE YEARS from the date of announcement of the results. No information on the GATE 2023 score will be available after this period.
Is GATE easy to crack?
With strong subject knowledge and exam oriented preparation one can easily crack GATE Examination.
Who is conducting Gate 2023?
GATE 2023 will be administered by the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. GATE 2023 official website https://gate.iitk.ac.in/
What are the Benefits of passing the GATE exam?
A) Getting Qualified in the GATE examination will enable to seek admission and/or financial assistance to :
(i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts
(ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
(iii) GATE score is also used by some colleges and institutions for giving admission to students without MoE scholarship/assistantship.
(B) Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) like BHEL, GAIL, ISRO, IOCL, NTPC, BEML etc. have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process.
(C) Financial Assistance: Qualified GATE score can be used for seeking financial assistance towards the (i) Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts; and (ii) Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Arts and Science, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
(D) It gives an opportunity for the candidates to assess their depth of knowledge in their subject
(E) Appearing and Qualifying/Getting good score will make it easy for the Engineering Graduates to crack the examinations like UPSC Civil Service Exam with Engineering Subjects options, Indian Engineering Service Examination, various recruitment tests of state and central governments and reputed public sector company interviews, MNC Co. interviews.
Can I prepare for GATE in 6 months?
With strong subject knowledge and exam oriented preparation, with proper time allotment one can prepare for GATE in 6 months.
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