What is Gate?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is all India entrance exam conducted by 6 IIT & Indian institute of Science Bangalore for admissions in M.Tech/M.E program in top institutes of India.
How to Apply for Gate Exam?
Registration process for gate exam is online from this year, sale of application form through banks & other gate offices has been discontinued. Students can apply online & check another necessary details at official websites
http://www.iitk.ac.in/gate/gate2012/
Application fee is Rs 1000 for General category & Rs 500 for SC/ST/PD Candidates.
Syllabus for Gate 2012 Exam:
Syllabus for all the examination papers can be downloaded from here http://www.iitk.ac.in/gate/gate2012/syllabi.php
Eligibility Criteria for Exam:
To appear in GATE 2012 Exam a candidates fulfill the following eligibility criteria:-
1. A candidate who have completed its final year degree in Engineering/ Architecture/ technology/post B.sc/.
2. A Candidate who have completed his master degree in Science/Maths/ Statistics/Computer Application.
3. A candidate in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology.
4. A Candidate in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master's degree programme.
5. A candidate who have qualified through examination by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE/AMICE/B.E/B.Tech or equivalent
Those who are appear in final year and candidates whose result awaited for above course can also apply.
Important Dates for Gate 2012 Exam
Registrations Open: 12th Sep 2011
Last date of submission for online application 17th Oct 2011
Last date for submission at gate zonal offices 24th Oct 2011
Gate online exam: 29th Jan 2012
Gate offline exam: 12th Feb 2012
Gate Results : 15th March 2012
