Overall, GATE is a highly competitive and prestigious exam that provides a platform for engineering and science students to showcase their skills and knowledge. The exam is a gateway for admission to postgraduate programs in various institutions, as well as for recruitment to various PSUs and private companies. With its long history and reputation for excellence, GATE has become a benchmark for engineering and science students in India, and is widely recognized as one of the most challenging and prestigious exams in the country.
| Exam Conducting Body | Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and seven Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) |
| Total Vacancies | Not Applicable |
| Exam Mode | Online CBT |
| Exam Date | February 2027 |
| Category / Post | Min Age | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| UR/General | No age limit yrs | No age limit yrs |
| OBC (NCL) | No age limit yrs | No age limit yrs |
| SC/ST | No age limit yrs | No age limit yrs |
| PwD | No age limit yrs | No age limit yrs |
| Stage/Tier | Mode | Subjects | Qs | Marks | Duration | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Tier | Online CBT | General Aptitude, Subject-specific questions | 65 | 100 | 180 min | -1/3 for 1-mark questions and -2/3 for 2-mark questions |
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| PSU Recruitment | Varies | Varies |
| Research Fellowship | Varies | Varies |
| Teaching Assistantship | Varies | Varies |
Feb 2027
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