Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a prestigious national-level examination that assesses candidates for comprehensive understanding in various undergraduate-level subjects in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities for admission to various Master’s and Doctoral Programs and Recruitment by some Public Sector Undertakings.
ADMISSION
Valid GATE score can be used for seeking admission to:
- Master’s programs and direct Doctoral programs in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Humanities.
- Doctoral programs in relevant branches of Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Science/Commerce/Arts/Humanities, in the institutions supported by the MoE and other Government agencies.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Qualifying GATE score can be used for seeking financial assistance towards:
Financial Assistance given to M.Tech students is ₹12,400 per month and generally paid for 22 months. Please refer to PG Scholarship (GATE/GPAT) for details.
Financial Assistance given for Ph.D. programs (Direct Ph.D. after B.E./B.Tech/M.Sc equivalent with a valid GATE score) is ₹37,000 per month for the first two years and ₹42,000 per month from the third to the fifth year. Please refer to Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure Circular No. 33(14)PFC-II/2018 dated June 21, 2023 for details.
RECRUITMENT
Many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) have been using the GATE score in their recruitment process. A list (not exhaustive) of such PSUs is provided below:
Disclaimer: GATE scores may be shared with institutions supported by the MoE, Public Sector Undertakings, and other eminent institutions for the purpose of admission and recruitment.