Wednesday, 28 August 2013

GATE- 2014

 New in GATE 2014 
  1. Examinations for all the 21 papers will be conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). The online examination paper will contain some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the candidate using the virtual keypad. Rest of the questions shall be of Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) type.
     
  2. GATE 2014 examinations will be held during forenoon and afternoon sessions on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday) between 1st February 2014 and 2nd March 2014. Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details on complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date.
Changes in GATE 2013 that will continue to remain in force for GATE 2014
  1. Application Process: For GATE 2014, as in GATE 2013, all information related to the candidates’ will be available in a single GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). Candidates have to register/enroll and fill the application via ONLINE mode ONLY by accessing the zonal GATE websites of IISc. and any of the seven IITs. The photograph and signature of the applicant must be uploaded during the online application. The application process becomes complete only when a printout of the filled ONLINE application with the candidate’s signature and a good quality photograph affixed in the appropriate place is received by the respective Zonal GATE offices along with necessary documents, if any, on or before 10th October 2013. Please note that application forms are not available for sale anywhere else.
  2. Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards will NOT be sent by e-mail/post, they can ONLY be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from 1st January 2014. The candidate has to bring the printed admit card to the test center along with at least one original (not photocopied / scanned copy) and valid (not expired) photo identification. & it may be noted that one of the following photo identifications is ONLY permitted: Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. The details of this ID proof have to be given while filling the online application.
  3. Numerical Answer Type Questions: The question paper for GATE 2014 will consist of questions of both multiple-choice type and numerical answer type. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from the given choices. For numerical answer type questions, choices will not be given. Candidates have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad.   Important Dates
GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens: Enrolment, Application Filling, Application Submission
Monday
2nd September 2013
Last Date for Enrolment (after this only enrolled candidates can fill the application)
Tuesday
1st October 2013
Last date for Submission of Online Application through Website
Thursday
3rd October 2013
Last Date for the receipt of Print-out of the ONLINE Application along with all the supporting documents at the respective Zonal GATE Offices
Thursday
10th October 2013
Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of City
Wednesday
20th November 2013
Availability of Admit Card on the GOAPS website for printing
Wednesday
18th December, 2013
GATE 2014 Online Examination
Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon
Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays
Between 1st February and 2nd March 2014
Announcement of Results on the Online Application Website
Friday
28th March 2014
(10:00 Hrs)

Before starting the application process, the candidate must:
1. Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria (given below) of GATE 2014.
2. Determine the GATE paper you wish to appear for. A candidate is allowed to appear in only one paper.
3. Choose the City of choice to appear for the examination: There are three choices, in the order of preference. The candidate can choose a particular city as the first choice for appearing GATE 2014 examination. The corresponding zone to which this first choice city belongs will be known. The candidate can then choose his/ her second choice only from the cities available in that zone. However, as an additional option, a third choice is also introduced in GATE 2014. The list of third choice cities will be as specified by each zone. Note that this third choice city may either be from the zone to which the first and second choice cities belong or from some other zone. The third choice will be considered only when the candidate could not be accommodated either in first or second choice cities. The tentative zone wise list of cities for GATE 2014 is given in Examination Cities. However, the GATE Committee reserves the right to add a new city or remove an existing city and allot a city that may not be any of the choices of a candidate.
Application Fee
Candidates have to apply only ONLINE
  • Rs 1500 for General/OBC male candidates
  • Rs 750 for women candidates
  • Rs 1500 for General/OBC other candidates
  • Rs 750 for the SC/ST/PD category candidates.
  • The Application fee can be paid either online or through a bank challan via SBI or Syndicate Bank.
  • The application fee is non – refundable

Monday, 13 August 2012

GATE-2013


Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)-2013
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and Technology.  GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science 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 Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative performance level of a candidate. The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate programs (eg. M.E., M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian higher education institutes with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other Government agencies.  The score may also be used by Public sector units for employment screening purposes.  Read more about GATE.

·       Important Dates
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Commencement of Online Application submission
Saturday
1 Sept 2012
1
Last date for Submission of Online Application Form (website closure)
Sunday
30 Sept 2012
2
Last date for receipt of printed version of ONLINE Application at  respective GATE Offices
Monday
8 Oct 2012
3
Announcement of results
Friday
15 March 2013


·      What’s New in GATE 2013?
1.         Several subject papers are to be conducted by ONLINE computer based test: AE, AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CY, GG, MA, MN, MT, PH, TF, XE, and XL.
2.         Female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
3.         All candidate related information and grievance redressal will be available in a single GATE Online Applicant Interface. (What is it?)
4.         Applicant photograph and signature must be uploaded during online application.
5.         A new formula will be used for calculating the GATE score.
Online Application
All applications have to be made online; the website for which is currently not yet opened. Check this space on 1 Sep 2012.
Pre Exam Related Information
Note to the Candidates: Before you start the application process, you must:
  1. Ensure you are eligible for GATE 2013.
  2. Determine the GATE paper you wish you appear for (You can appear in only one paper for GATE 2013).
  3. Choose at least two cities that are convenient for you to write the exam.
In addition, please note that:
  1.  Application for appearing in GATE 2013 have to be made online only.
  2. Your choice of exam paper will determine the examination type (online/offline), date, and choice of available cities.
Eligibility for GATE
Only the following categories of candidates are eligible to appear for GATE 2013.  Necessary supporting documents must be submitted ONLINE or by post during the submission of the application form for the exam.  Please read this carefully and make sure that your year of qualification is not later that what is specified below.
Qualifying Degree
Qualifying Degree/Examination (Descriptive)
Description of Eligible Candidates
Year of qualification cannot be later than
Copies of Certificates to be submitted
Passed in the year 2012 or earlier
Expected to complete in 2013 or later
B.E./B.Tech/B.Arch
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture (4 years after 10+2/Post B.Sc./Post-Diploma)
4th year or Completed
2013
Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate / Course Completion Certificate
Certificate from Principal (See below)
MSc./M.A./MCA equivalent
Master’s degree in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent
Final year or Completed
2013
Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate / Course Completion Certificate (pertaining to Masters degree)
Certificate from Principal (See below)
Int. M.E./M.Tech or DD (after 10+2 or Diploma)
Integrated Master’s degree programs or Dual Degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Five year programme)
4th/5th Year or Completed
2014
Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate / Course Completion Certificate
Certificate from Principal (See below)
Int. M.E/M.Tech (Post BSc)
Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Four year programme)
2nd/3rd/4th year or Completed
2015
Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate / Course Completion Certificate
Certificate from Principal (See below)
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch)
B.E/B.Tech 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)
Completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses
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Professional Certificate/ Provisional Certificate/ Course Completion/ Membership Certificate issued by the Society or Institute
Copy of Marksheet for Section “A”