GATE

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

NationalPostgraduate EntranceComputer Based Test (CBT)

Duration

3 hours

Max Marks

100

Subjects

Frequency

Once a year

Conducting Body

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), jointly on behalf of National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India

Official Website

https://gate2025.iitr.ac.in

Subjects Tested

Aerospace EngineeringAgricultural EngineeringArchitecture and PlanningBiotechnologyCivil EngineeringChemical EngineeringComputer Science and Information TechnologyChemistryElectronics and Communication EngineeringElectrical EngineeringEnvironmental Science and EngineeringEcology and EvolutionGeologyGeophysicsInstrumentation EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMining EngineeringMetallurgical EngineeringPetroleum EngineeringPhysicsProduction and Industrial EngineeringStatisticsTextile Engineering and Fibre ScienceEngineering SciencesHumanities and Social SciencesLife Sciences

Eligibility Criteria

National Level Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts or equivalent. Final year students are also eligible.

Important Note

Please refer to the official information bulletin for detailed eligibility criteria, age limits, and any specific requirements for different categories.

Exam Pattern

Duration

3 hours

Maximum Marks

100

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Marking Scheme

Subject Paper

General Aptitude

Negative Marking

1/3 mark for 1-mark MCQ; 2/3 mark for 2-mark MCQ. No negative marking for NAT and MSQ.

Application Fees

General

₹1800

OBC

₹1800

SC/ST

₹900

₹

Payment Information

Application fees are non-refundable. Payment can be made through online mode only. Please keep the payment receipt for future reference.