Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur conducts Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national examination conducted to test the comprehensive understanding of the candidates in various undergraduate subjects in Engineering / Technology / Architecture and both undergraduate and post-graduate level subjects in Arts, Commerce and Science.
GATE 2023 Organising Institute - IIT Kanpur
GATE 2023 Eligibility -
A candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts is eligible to appear for GATE 2023 examination.
There is NO age limit to appear for GATE 2023 examination.
Candidates with BDS, BVSc and BSc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) degrees can write GATE 2023.
A candidate is allowed to appear for ONE or maximum TWO subject papers only.
GATE 2023 score card will remain valid for THREE years from the date of announcement of results.
GATE Registration / Application Form
GATE 2023 Application Form and Registration Process:-
Apply online at website - https://gate.iitk.ac.in from 30th August 2022 to 7th October 2022
GATE 2023 Exam Fee -
Female candidates - Rs 850
SC / ST / PwD* category candidates - Rs 850
All other candidates - Rs 1700
Mode of Payment - Net-banking / debit card / credit card / UPI / wallet
Upload -
Photograph -
A passport size (3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height)
File size - minimum 20 kB and maximum 200 kB
File Format - JPEG / JPG
Signature -
Signature of the candidate must be in black or dark blue colour ink only
File Size - minimum 5 kB and maximum 200 kB
File Format - JPEG / JPG.
GATE Exam Dates
GATE 2023 Exam Dates:- 04th, 05th and 11th, 12th Febuary 2023 (Saturday & Sunday) (forenoon and afternoon).
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GATE 2023 Syllabus:-
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Paper Pattern
GATE 2023 Pattern:-
Total number of subject papers - 29
Mode - Computer Based Test (CBT)
Type -
a) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
b) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
c) Numerical Answer Type (NAT)
Duration - 3 hours
Distribution of Marks in all Papers EXCEPT papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL -
General Aptitude: 15 Marks +
Engineering Mathematics*: 13 Marks +
Subject Questions: 72 Marks =
Total: 100 Marks
(*XE includes Engineering Mathematics section XE-A of 15 Marks)
Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, ST, XH and XL
General Aptitude: 15 Marks +
Subject Questions: 85 Marks =
Total: 100 Marks
Marking Scheme - Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks
Negative Marking - For a wrong answer chosen in a MCQ, there will be negative marking. For 1-mark MCQ, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark MCQ, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer.
There is no negative marking for wrong answer(s) to MSQ and NAT question.
GATE Preparation
GATE 2023 Preparation:
One of the important tips to crack GATE is to make sure that you have the best study material that cover the relevant portion for the exam. This is high time to hunt for the most relevant study materials. You can also do online surfing to get content. Solving sample papers will be a great help as it will assist you in managing time.
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GATE Notification
GATE 2023 Notification:-
Apply online at website - https://gate.iitk.ac.in from 30th August 2022 to 7th October 2022
Download Admit Card from 03rd January 2023
GATE 2023 Dates - 04th, 05th and 11th, 12th Febuary 2023 (Saturday & Sunday) (forenoon and afternoon)
Announcement of Results - 16th March 2023,