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What is GATE Exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is an online national level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India.
The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB - GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.
The Federal Public Service Commission was the successor of the first Public Service Commission established on October 1, 1926, under the chairmanship of Ross Barker.
GATE 2022 Highlights
| Exam Particulars | Exam Details |
|---|---|
| GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Organizing Body | IIT Kharagpur |
| Exam Level | All India Level | Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test (Online) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of Subject Papers | 29 |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject)= 65 |
| Question Type | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Applications Per Year | More than 8 Lakhs (Expected) |
| Number of Exam Centers | 221 |
| Official Website | gate.iitkgp.ac.in |
GATE 2022 Application Form
GATE 2022 Application Form
The application form was released by the IIT Kharagpur on September 2, 2021. Eligible candidates were required to visit the official website to fill GATE 2022 Application Form through the GOAPS portal.
Students can follow the steps below to register for the exam:
- Step-1: Register for GATE
- Step-2: Fill Application Form
- Step-3: Upload Required Documents
- Step-4: Pay GATE Application Fee
- Step-5: Accept Declaration and Submit the Application
GATE 2022 Application Fee
Candidates can check the steps below to fill out the application form for UPSC IAS 2022.
- Visit the official website - upsc.gov.in
- After that, check under the “What’s New” section and click on the link.
- Then click on the “click here” button to apply for the UPSC IAS exam 2022.
- Fill in all the necessary details for the UPSC IAS application form 2022.
- Upload the required documents as per the specified format and pay the application fee
- Verify all the details and submit the UPSC CSE 2022 application form.
GATE 2022 Application Fee
Application Fee
The application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates can pay the application fee using either net banking/debit card/credit card/wallet. According to the prevailing norms, additional bank charges may be applicable on the fee payment.
| Category | Fees (September 2 to Sept 28) | Late Fees |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PwD (per paper) | Rs 750 | Rs 1,250 |
| Female (per paper) | Rs 750 | Rs 1,250 |
| Other candidates (including International Applicants) (per paper) | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,000 |
GATE 2022 Exam Dates
GATE 2022 Exam Dates
Candidates aspiring for admission to M.Tech. and several other postgraduate courses in India through GATE 2022 can check the schedule of the exam below:
| GATE 2022 Events | GATE 2022 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Events | ||
| Availability of response sheet | 15-Feb-2022 | The response sheet will comprise answers marked by candidates during the exam. By matching their response sheet with the answer key, students will be able to calculate their probable score. |
| Availability of provisional answer keys | 21-Feb-2022 | Candidates need to provide valid proof against every objection. The fee will be refunded to the candidate if the authority accepts the objection(s). |
| Challenge Answer Keys | 22-Feb-2022 to 25 Feb-2022 | Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key. There will be a fee against every objection raised by a candidate |
| Result announcement | 17-Mar-2021 | Download the GATE scorecard from its official website |
| Scorecard availability | 23-Mar-2022 | The scorecard comprises marks and ranks scored by candidates in the exam. It is a mandatory document to appear for the admission process. |
| Past Events | ||
|---|---|---|
| Official website live | 1-Aug-2021 | IIT Bombay to conduct GATE 2022 Exam |
| Application form availability | 2-Sep-2021 | Registrations are to be done online only. No change in the Registration fee. |
| Last date to fill the application form | 30-Sep-2021 | Candidates must complete their registrations before the last date as, without it, they will not be allowed to appear in the exam |
| Last date to register with late fee | 7-Oct-2021 | Candidates could register for the GATE 2022 by paying Rs 500 in addition to the application fee. |
| Application form correction window | Free: 26-Oct-2021 to 1-Nov-2021 | Candidates can correct their details and change their image/signature. An additional fee will be applicable. |
| Paid: 1-Nov-2021 to 18-Nov-2021 | ||
| Admit card download | 15-Jan-2022 | Download the admit card from GATE official website. It is an essential document and will be required until the admission process |
| Exam day | 5-Feb-2022,6-Feb-2022,12-Feb-2022 to 13-Feb-2022 | The exam is being conducted in the morning and afternoon slots. |
GATE 2022 Syllabus
GATE 2022 syllabus
IIT Kharagpur has released the GATE 2022 syllabus along with the information brochure. There has been no change in the syllabus. The exam syllabus varies from paper to paper selected by the candidates. However, the syllabus of the General Aptitude (GA) section will be the same for all 29 papers. The section of General Aptitude will hold 15% weightage, while 85% of marks would be given to the core subjects.
Also Read: Check GATE 2022 Syllabus in detail
GATE 2022 Exam Pattern
Students aspiring for the exam can check all the GATE Paper Pattern related details such as type of Questions and Marking scheme from the table below:| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 29 |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or | |
| Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions | |
| Questions for testing these abilities | Recall |
| Comprehension | |
| Application | |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL | General Aptitude : 15 Marks |
| Engineering Mathematics : 13 Marks | |
| Subject Questions : 72 Marks | |
| Total : 100 Marks | |
| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, 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 an MCQ, there will be negative marking as well. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, a 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer |
GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring for the GATE exam must meet all the eligibility conditions before filling out the application form. Students can check the eligibility criteria below:
Educational Qualification
To apply for GATE 2022, candidates must possess either of the below-mentioned undergraduate degrees. Students who are studying in the third or final years of any undergraduate degree are also eligible to appear for the exam.
- BE/BTech
- BPharma
- BArch
- BSc (Research)/BS
- Professional Society Examination (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch)
- MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent
- Integrated ME/MTech
- Integrated MSc/Integrated BS-MS
- Integrated ME/MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)
| Pass Percentage | No minimum pass percentage criteria are defined as GATE 2022 eligibility. |
| Age Limit | There is no age limit defined to apply for the GATE exam. |
| Nationality | The candidate must be an Indian citizen. |
| GATE Eligibility Criteria for International Students | Candidates belonging to Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are also eligible to apply for GATE 2022. |