Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Conducted by IISc Bengaluru and the IITs (organising institute rotates yearly).
- Held
- Annual (February)
- Mode
- Computer-based test
- Level
- National
M.Tech/M.E./direct PhD admissions and recruitment by many PSUs. Covers about 30 subject papers.
Eligibility
- 1.In or after the third year of a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology/architecture/science, or a master's in science/arts/commerce
Exam pattern
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Total
- 65 questions
- Question types
- MCQ
Notes
The score is valid for 3 years. The official site moves to the organising institute each year.
Patterns, dates, age limits and vacancies change with every notification. Use this page to get oriented, then confirm every detail on the official website before you apply. Compiled 2026-10-31.