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GATE: eligibility, pattern and colleges

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, conducted by IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (organising institute rotates).

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Overview

Full name
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Conducted by
IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (organising institute rotates)
Level
national

Pattern

Computer-based, 3 hours. General Aptitude plus the chosen subject paper. Used for M.Tech admission and PSU recruitment.

Summary of the recent pattern. The conducting body can change it each year; the information bulletin on the official website is final.

Used for

M.ArchM.E.M.PlanM.TechPh.D Engineering

Important dates

Dates for the next session are not yet on the official website, so we do not show any. ask a counsellor for updates.

Eligibility

A bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, architecture, science or related fields (or in the final year).

Syllabus

General Aptitude

General Aptitude

The chosen paper's syllabus

The chosen paper's syllabus (e.g. CS, EC, ME, CE)

The information bulletin on the official website is final.

Colleges for courses that use GATE

Information is compiled from public sources as of 2026-09-21. Please verify with the institution. Edu360 is a counselling service and does not guarantee admission.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who conducts GATE?

IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (organising institute rotates)

When is GATE?

Dates are announced by IISc and IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (organising institute rotates) each year. We do not publish a date until it is on the official website.

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