📋 About the GATE
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a national-level examination in India that tests comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering, technology, architecture, and science. Conducted jointly by IISc Bangalore and seven IITs, GATE scores are used for admission to postgraduate programs (M.Tech, M.E., Ph.D.) at IITs, NITs, and other prestigious institutions, as well as for recruitment by PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings).
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Cost
- $1800 INR
- Validity
- 3 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
- Countries
- India+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-09-01
GATE 2025 Registration Opens
2025-02-01
GATE 2025 Exam Dates
2024-07-01
New GATE Subject Added