Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India examination
that primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of the candidate in
various undergraduate subjects in Engineering/Technology/Architecture and
post-graduate level subjects in Science. The GATE score of a candidate reflects
a relative performance level in a particular subject in the exam across several
years. The score is used for admissions to post-graduate programs (e.g., M.E.,
M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian institutes of higher education with financial
assistance provided by MHRD and other Government agencies.
The score may also be used by Public and Private Sector Undertakings for
employment screening purposes. The information in this brochure is mainly
categorized into Pre-Examination (Eligibility, Application submission,
Examination Centers, etc.), Examination (Syllabus, Pattern, Marks/Score, Model
Question Papers, etc.) & Post-Examination (Answers, Results, Scorecard,
etc.) sections.
General Information on GATE 2015
2. Downloadable Admit Card: Admit cards will NOT be sent by e-mail/post,
they can ONLY be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites tentatively from 17th
December 2014. The candidate has to bring the printed admit card to the test
center along with at least one original (not photocopied/scanned copy) and
valid (not expired) photo identification. It may be noted that one of the following
photo identifications is ONLY permitted: Driving license, Passport, PAN Card,
Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized
affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. The
details of this ID proof have to be given while filling the online application.
Numerical Answer Type Questions: The question paper for GATE 2015 will
consist of questions of both multiple-choice type and numerical answer type.
For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from
the given choices. For numerical answer type questions, choices will not be
given. Candidates have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad.
Important
Dates Related to GATE 2015 –GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens – 1st September
2014 (00:00 Hrs)
Last Date for Submission of Online
Application through Website – 1st October 2014 (23:59Hrs)
Last Date for Request for Change in
the Choice of City – 21st November 2014
Availability of Admit Card on the
Online Application Interface for printing – 17th December 2014
Basic Features of GATE 2015 – 1. Examinations for all the 22 papers will be
conducted by an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT). The online examination paper
will contain some questions for which numerical answers must be keyed in by the
candidate using the virtual keypad. Rest of the questions shall be of Multiple
Choice Question (MCQ) type.
2. Biometric information (Photograph and
Fingerprints) for randomly selected candidates may be captured before the start
of the examination.
3. GATE 2015 examinations will be held during
forenoon and afternoon sessions on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
between 31st January 2015 and 14th February 2015. Examination for some of the
papers in GATE 2015 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details regarding
complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date.
4. For GATE 2015 the entire process of
filling up of application form, uploading of certificates/documents, etc., will
be online and the candidates should not send any hard copy of their application
form/documents, etc., to any of the IIT/IISc zonal GATE office.
5. The payment of application fees would be
online through different modes like net banking, debit/credit card, e-challan,
etc.
6. The admit cards for GATE 2015 would be
available through the online process only. Candidates can download their admit
card from GATE 2015 website. No hard copy of admit cards will be posted to the
candidates.
Eligibility for GATE 2015 – Before starting the application process, the candidate must ensure that
he/she meets the eligibility criteria of GATE 2015 given in Table 4.1. So
please study the following table carefully and make sure that your year of
qualification is not later than what is specified.
Eligibility for GATE 2015