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GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
National
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Negative Marking
100 Marks
3 Hours
Duration
3 Hours
Questions
65
Total Marks
100
Conducting Body
IITs and IISc
About GATE
GATE is the entrance exam for admission to M.Tech/M.E./Ph.D. in IITs, NITs, IISc and for recruitment in PSUs.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 10 | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 | 13 |
| Subject Specific | 42 | 72 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| result | March 2026 |
| exam_date | February 2026 |
| application_end | September 2025 |
| application_start | August 2025 |
Syllabus
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| general | ₹1700 |
| female_sc_st_pwd | ₹850 |
Eligibility
Bachelors degree in Engineering/Science or final year students
Preparation Tips
- Focus on core subjects
- Practice numerical problems
- General aptitude is scoring
- Solve previous year papers
Top Colleges Accepting GATE
IIT Bombay
IIT Delhi
IISc Bangalore
IIT Madras
IIT Kanpur
Frequently Asked Questions
Official website
gate.iitd.ac.in