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

Sl. NO	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	NA	Professional Certificate/ Provisional Certificate/ Course Completion/ Membership Certificate issued by the Society or Institute	Copy of Marksheet for Section “A”

For more information click here: www.gate.iitb.ac.in/gate2013/