GATE 2022

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What is GATE Exam?

GATE Exam's full form is 'Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering'. GATE is a national level engineering entrance examination (All-India examination) administered throughout the nation in 8 zones (with approximately 200 examination centers) by the National Coordinating Board, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), the Department of Higher Education and the Government of India (GOI).

GATE exam is conducted by the following institutes on behalf of National Coordination Board-GATE - IISc (Indian Institute of Science), IIT Roorkee, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, Bombay.

GATE exam consists of 65 multiple choice and numerical questions over a 3-hour duration. GATE Score is valid for a period of 3 years. know more about GATE exam pattern and GATE previous years questions.

Why GATE 2022?

1. With the GATE 2022 score, you can get admission in Master of Engineering (M.E.)/Master of Technology (M.Tech) courses and Ph.D. Programs at various IITs, NITs, IIS, GFTIs and other reputed Universities.

2. GATE score can be used to apply for prestigious jobs in PSUs, Central Government, GOI Organizations and Private Sector.

3. If you pass GATE 2022, you can join state-level or a national-level university/college for pursuing higher studies like M.Tech through GATE. You will be given a scholarship of Rs 12400 for every month until the completion of two years of your course.

4. If you pass the GATE exam, your GATE score will remain valid for 3 years for joining in M.Tech.

5. For government jobs, your GATE Score will remain valid for the current year.

GATE 2022: Important Dates

The tentative dates for GATE exam are provided below-

GATE 2022: Exam Schedule

GATE 2022 exam dates will be announced later on the official website of the GATE 2022 official notification. The following is the GATE 2022 exam schedule:

GATE 2022 Registration (GOAPS)

The GATE online application form is expected to be available in the second week of September 2022. Candidates should be aware that GATE applications will only be accepted online via the GATE 2022 website link GOAPS.

How to Apply Online for GATE 2022?

GATE 2022 Application Fees

GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria

A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts.

1. Pass Percentage

To apply for GATE 2022, there are no minimum pass percentage criteria defined.

2. Age Limit

There is no age limit defined to apply for the GATE exam.

3. Nationality

You should have Indian nationality to apply for GATE 2022. Candidates belonging to Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are also eligible for the GATE 2022 exam.

Know More GATE 2022 Eligibility criteria

GATE 2022 Exam Pattern

Know More GATE Exam Pattern 2022: Paper-wise Pattern, Marking Scheme, Types of Questions

Note: 1/3 marks will be deducted for the wrong answers i.e (0.33) marks for 1 mark questions and (0.66) marks will be deducted for questions carrying 2 marks. No mark will be deducted for the wrong answer to NAT questions.

GATE 2022 Syllabus Branch-wise

We have listed down the GATE 2022 syllabus PDF for CE, ME, CS, EC, and EE branch.

Recommended Books for GATE 2022

It is important to follow the right study material and books for the GATE preparation. Thus we have compiled the list of GATE books for CSE, CE, ME, EE, and ECE along with their authors to make sure that you prepare from the best GATE books:

GATE 2022 Study Material

Candidates who are preparing for GATE 2022 exam should check the best study material in order to improve the score in the exam. Check branch-wise study notes for ME, CE, EE, ECE & CSE.

GATE Admit Card 2022

The GATE 2022 admit card will be distributed to applicants 15-20 days prior to the exam date by the GATE organising authority. You'll need your GOAPS Enrollment ID and password to get your GATE admit card. Make sure you bring your admit card to the exam hall; entry to the exam hall without it is strictly prohibited.

GATE Previous Year Papers

You can get branch-wise GATE previous year question papers to kick start GATE preparation in the right direction. We've combined question papers of GATE exam in PDF form along with their solution and answer key. You can use them during your GATE 2022 exam preparation.

GATE Previous Year Cutoff

Below is the branch-wise GATE 2021 cut off: -

GATE 2022 Result

After the GATE 2022 exam, which will be held in February 2022, the GATE Result 2022 will be released. You'll need your login credentials (Registration No/Email ID) to check your results. You will be able to download your GATE score card from the official GATE website if you pass the GATE 2022 exam. Please keep in mind that your GATE scorecard is only valid for three (3) years after it was issued.

GATE 2022 FAQs

• 1. Which IIT will conduct GATE 2022?

  GATE 2022 will be conducted by IIT Kharagpur.

• 2. How many attempts are there for GATE 2022?

  There is no limit of attempts defined by the officials.

• 3. What is the eligibility for GATE exam?

  To apply for GATE 2022, you should have BE/B.Tech/B.Pharma/B.Arch/B.Sc (Research)/B.S Professional Society Examination/M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent/Integrated M.E/M.Tech/Integrated M.Sc./Integrated B.S-M.S/Integrated M.E./M.Tech or Dual Degree.

• 4. How much is the GATE 2021 cut off of general category for computer science engineering?

  Last year, the GATE cut off for general category in computer science was 28.5 marks.

• 5. What is the age limit for GATE exam?

  There is no age limit set for the candidates.

• 6. How many times the GATE exam is conducted in a year?

  GATE is conducted once every year.

• 7. How much CGPA is required for GATE?

  There is no minimum CGPA required to appear for GATE 2022.

• 8. Can I give GATE exam after BCA?

  Students from BCA background are not eligible for this exam.

• 9. Is MCA eligible for GATE exam?

  Candidates from the second and third year are eligible for GATE 2022.

• 10. For what GATE exam is conducted?

  GATE exam is conducted to get admission to postgraduate programs in Indian institutions of higher education. 

• 11. Who conducted the Gate exam?

  GATE exam is conducted jointly by IISc and 7 IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board-GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, GOI.

• 12. What is the GATE registration number?

  GATE registration number is the number you receive after successfully filling up the GATE registration form.

• 13. Can I give GATE in 3rd year?

  Yes, from now candidates in the 3rd year are also eligible to appear for GATE.

• 14. How many times can we write GATE exam?

  There is no limit for candidates to appear for GATE exam.

• 15. Will Gate 2022 be postponed?

  No It will not get postponed, the GATE 2022 schedule will be out soon.

• 16. Can 3rd-year student apply for GATE 2022?

  Yes, a 3rd-year student can apply for GATE 2022 exam if he/she is persuing the course in Engineering and Technology.