IIT Kharagpur will conduct GATE 2022, and the official notification for the entrance exam is expected in July.
Every year, the GATE exam is held in the month of February (first & the second weekend of February). The exact GATE 2022 exam date will be updated as soon as IIT Kharagpur releases it.
The GATE 2022 application form is expected to be released in September.
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.
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.
The tentative dates for GATE exam are provided below-
Schedule | Dates (Tentative) |
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Online application form releasing | 1st week of September 2021 |
Last date to submit the online form | 4th week of September 2021 |
Application correction window | Last week of September 2021 |
Last date to register (with late fee) | 1st week of October 2021 |
Admit card releasing date | 1st week of January 2022 |
Exam date | 1st and 2nd week of February 2022 |
Answer key releasing | 3rd week of February 2022 |
Result publication | 3rd week of March 2022 |
Scorecard releasing date | Last week of March 2022 |
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:
Week and Day | Time (IST) | Activities/Paper |
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Week 1 & Day 1 | 12:00 - 17:00 hrs | Miscellaneous Activities * |
Week 1 & Day 2 |
9:30 - 12:30 hrs (Forenoon Session -FN) |
CE-1, IN, CY |
15:00 - 18:00 hrs (Afternoon Session -AN) |
CE-2, PH, AR, BM, AE, MN | |
Week 1 & Day 3 |
9:30 - 12:30 hrs (Forenoon Session -FN) |
EE, GG, AG, EY |
15:00 - 18:00 hrs (Afternoon Session -AN) |
EC, PE, ES, ST, PI | |
Week 2 & Day 4 | 12:00 - 17:00 hrs |
Miscellaneous Activities * |
Week 2 and Day 5 |
9:30 - 12:30 hrs (Forenoon Session -FN) |
CS-1, MA, BT, CH, TF |
15:00 - 18:00 hrs (Afternoon Session -AN) |
CS-2, XE, XL | |
Week 2 and Day 6 |
9:30 - 12:30 hrs (Forenoon Session -FN) |
ME-1, XH |
15:00 - 18:00 hrs (Afternoon Session -AN) |
ME-2, MT |
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.
Category | Fee |
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Women/SC/ST/PWD | ₹ 750/- |
Male Category (General/OBC) | ₹ 1500/- |
Applicants from Addis Ababa, Dhaka, Colombo & Kathmandu | US$ 50 |
Applicants from Dubai & Singapore | US$ 100 |
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.
To apply for GATE 2022, there are no minimum pass percentage criteria defined.
There is no age limit defined to apply for the GATE exam.
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
Particulars | Details |
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Examination Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration |
3 Hours |
Number of Subjects (Papers) |
27 |
Sections |
General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject |
Type of Questions |
|
Questions test these abilities |
|
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 |
All of the questions will be of 1 mark or 2 marks |
Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Marks/Questions | Total Marks |
---|---|---|---|---|
General Aptitude | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 |
5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | |
Technical, Engineering, Mathematics | 25 | 25 | 1 | 25 |
30 | 30 | 2 | 60 | |
Total | 65 | 100 |
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.
We have listed down the GATE 2022 syllabus PDF for CE, ME, CS, EC, and EE branch.
Papers | Syllabus |
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GATE General Aptitude GA Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE General Aptitude Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Aerospace Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE AE Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Agricultural Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE AG Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Architecture And Planning Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE AR Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Biotechnology Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE BT Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Biomedical Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE BM Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Chemical Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE CH Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Computer Sc. And Information Technology Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE CSE Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Chemistry Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE CY Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Electronics And Communication Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE ECE Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Electrical Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Electrical Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Ecology And Evolution Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE EY Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Geology And Geophysics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE GG Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Instrumentation Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE IN Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Mathematics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE MA Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Mechanical Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Mechanical Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Mining Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE MN Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Metallurgical Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE MT Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Petroleum Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE PT Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Physics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE PH Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Production And Industrial Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE PI Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Textile Engineering And Fibre Science Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE TF Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Engineering Mathematics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE MA Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Statistics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Statistics Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Fluid Mechanics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Fluid Mechanics Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Materials Science Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Materials Science Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Solid Mechanics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Solid Mechanics Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Thermodynamics Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Thermodynamics Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Polymer Science And Engineering Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Polymer Science And Engineering Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Food Technology Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Food Technology Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Atmospheric And Oceanic Sciences Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Atmospheric And Oceanic Sciences Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Chemistry Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Chemistry Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Biochemistry Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Biochemistry Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Botany Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Botany Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Microbiology Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Microbiology Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Zoology Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Zoology Syllabus 2022 |
GATE Food Technology Syllabus 2022 | Download GATE Food Technology Syllabus 2022 |
Know More GATE 2022 Syllabus PDFs (Subject Wise)
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:
Branch | Recommended Books |
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GATE CS | GATE CSE Books |
GATE CE | GATE CE Books |
GATE EC | GATE ECE Books |
GATE EE | GATE EE Books |
GATE ME | GATE ME Books |
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.
Branch | Study Material |
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GATE CSE | GATE CSE Study Material |
GATE CE | GATE CE Study Material |
GATE ECE | GATE ECE Study Material |
GATE EE | GATE EE Study Notes |
GATE ME | GATE ME Study Notes |
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.
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.
Know More GATE 2021 Question Papers (Available) – Download PDF for All 27 Subjects Here
Below is the branch-wise GATE 2021 cut off: -
Branch | Candidates Appeared | General/EWS | OBC | SC/ST/PH |
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GATE CSE Cutoff 2021 | 101922 | 26.1 | 23.4 | 17.4 |
GATE CE Cutoff 2021 | 115270 | 29.2 | 26.2 | 19.4 |
GATE EE Cutoff 2021 | 87559 | 30.3 | 27.2 | 20.2 |
GATE ECE Cutoff 2021 | 80629 | 25.0 | 22.5 | 16.6 |
GATE ME Cutoff 2021 | 120594 | 33.0 | 29.7 | 22.0 |
Know More GATE Cutoff 2021 (Released Official) - Check Subject-wise Cutoff and Previous Year Cut Off
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 will be conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
There is no limit of attempts defined by the officials.
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.
Last year, the GATE cut off for general category in computer science was 28.5 marks.
There is no age limit set for the candidates.
GATE is conducted once every year.
There is no minimum CGPA required to appear for GATE 2022.
Students from BCA background are not eligible for this exam.
Candidates from the second and third year are eligible for GATE 2022.
GATE exam is conducted to get admission to postgraduate programs in Indian institutions of higher education.
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.
GATE registration number is the number you receive after successfully filling up the GATE registration form.
Yes, from now candidates in the 3rd year are also eligible to appear for GATE.
There is no limit for candidates to appear for GATE exam.
No It will not get postponed, the GATE 2022 schedule will be out soon.
Yes, a 3rd-year student can apply for GATE 2022 exam if he/she is persuing the course in Engineering and Technology.
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