GATE

The entry to an IIT is considered “the beginning” of growth and prosperity in one’s professional life. Hence, the IIT fever is always tempting among Science scholars. GATE is mainly for admission to M.Tech. courses but there is a catch for B.Sc. students.

GATE Exam is conducted for 29 subjects in total. BSc students can give the GATE exam for the following subjects:

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Biotechnology

Life Sciences

Engineering Sciences

Geology and Geophysics

​​​​​​​ Statistics

Purpose: Qualifying GATE is mandatory for seeking admission or financial assistance to:

1. Masters or Direct Doctoral programmes in Engineering/Technology/Architecture.

2. Doctoral programmes in relevant exams of Science in MHRD/Govt. supported institutes.

3. Recruitment in some PSUs.

Eligibility: Those who don’t have Engineering Degrees post a lot of questions related to their eligibility for the GATE exam. Unfortunately, B.Sc. BCA and BCS (three-year degree) students are not eligible for the GATE Exam.

But, for B.Sc. (Tech), a four-year degree, final year students are eligible for GATE Science. Also, B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S./ Integrated B.S. – M.S. are eligible for the exam.

Exam Dates: GATE Exam 2023 will be conducted in February 2023.

Procedure to Apply: It is expected that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)- Kanpur will release the official details for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2023 exam.

. The registration process for 2023 will start in September 2022. Candidates can register by going on the GATE official website.

Website: https://gate.iitkgp.ac.in/