OVERVIEW OF GATE EXAM

Overview of GATE Exam

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination administered and conducted in 8 zones across the country by the GATE Committee comprising faculty from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.

The examination is a single paper of 3 hours duration and consists of 65 Questions with Maximum of 100 Marks.
You have to opt for your subject and study as per the syllabus mentioned in the GATE brochure.
The subjects of our interest are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering., Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering. Other subjects are also available such as Mathematics, Physics, etc.
Results of qualified candidates in GATE will give All India Rank and indicate percentile score. For example, a percentile score of 99 means you are in the top 1% category of the candidates who appeared for GATE.
Candidates who get less than 70 percentile get no score card.
GATE scores are valid for 2 years. You may reappear the GATE exam if you are not satisfied with the earlier score and the new score (if better than the old one) will be used for admission purposes.

List of GATE Subjects

Engineering Sciences:

Engineering Mathematics
Fluid Mechanics
Material Science
Solid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Polymer science and Engineering
Food Technology

Life Sciences:

Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biotechnology
Botany
Microbiology
Zoology
Food Technology

GATE - OLD QUESTION PAPERS

Chemistry

Chemistry Answer Key view (Chemistry GATE 2016)

Overview of GATE Exam

List of GATE Subjects

GATE - OLD QUESTION PAPERS

UPSC Study Materials​MCQs for Competitive Examinations

UPSC Study Materials
MCQs for Competitive Examinations