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GATE 2023

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national-level exam organized annually by IISc Banglore and seven IITs (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras and Roorkee) on behalf of NCB-GATE on a rotational basis. The main purpose of GATE exam is to provide admission to M.Tech programs in IITs, NITs and other participating colleges. The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an entrance test conducted by the IISC (Indian Institute of Science) and 7 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technologies). 

GATE scores are also used by Public Sector companies for recruiting Graduate Engineers in entry-level positions. This year, GATE will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. 

Changes in GATE 2023:

• Two new papers added: Geomatics Engineering (GE) and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NM) Read Details
• Arts and commerce background students can also appear in the GATE exam.
• New Multiple Select Questions and/or Numerical Answer Type questions will be asked
• New Eligibility Criteria: Candidates in their pre-final year of qualifying degree can also appear
• Candidates can now appear in two subjects instead of one

GATE 2023 Schedule:

IIT Kharagpur has released the exam schedule. Check all important dates of GATE 2023.

GATE 2023 Admit Card:

The admit card for GATE 2023 will release on the official website. The candidates can get their admit cards by logging in to the official website.

Steps to Download Admit Card:

       Step 1: Visit the GATE official website.

Details Mentioned on GATE Admit Card
GATE admit card is a very document to be carried with you during the time of the exam. After downloading it, you should check all the details written on your admit card. Details like Candidate’s Name, Signature, Photo, Exam Date, time and day, instructions, Registration Number, complete address, paper code etc. 

Documents Required with GATE 2023 Admit Card
Along with your GATE admit card, you have to carry one valid Photo Id proof to prove your identity like Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Employee ID, College ID, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, or Notarized Affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth & Residential Address.
NOTE: In case of any discrepancy in your admit card, you must report it to the authorities or to your Zonal Office. 

GATE 2023 Syllabus:

The candidates are advised to go through the syllabus thoroughly before starting their preparation for GATE 2023. The syllabus will help the students in concentrating on the most important subjects while preparing for the exam. The candidate should check the detailed syllabus. Check out the details here.

GATE Exam Syllabus and Subjects
The GATE 2023 exam will be conducted for 29 subjects. The candidate will be allowed to attend a maximum of 2 papers paper in one session. General Aptitude section and Engineering Mathematics sections are common for all the subjects. General Aptitude constitutes 15% of the total paper weightage. Each of the following subjects has been divided into two categories one is Core Topics and the other is Special Topics. 90% of the paper will constitute core topics and 10% of the paper will have special topics. The subjects of Aeronautical Engineering has been divided in the following way.

GATE 2023 Papers with Code:

Aeronautical Engineering Syllabus

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Core Topics:
Linear Algebra: Vector algebra, Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, the rank of a matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Calculus: Functions of single variable, limits, continuity and differentiability, mean value theorem, chain rule, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, gradient, divergence and curl, directional derivatives. Integration, Line, surface and volume integrals. Theorems of Stokes, Gauss and Green.
Differential Equations: First order linear and nonlinear differential equations, higher-order linear ODEs with constant coefficients. Partial differential equations and separation of variables methods.
Special Topics: Fourier Series, Laplace Transforms, Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations, Numerical integration and differentiation.

Core Topics:
Basics: Atmosphere: Properties, standard atmosphere. Classification of aircraft. Airplane (fixed wing aircraft) configuration and various parts.
Airplane performance: Pressure altitude; equivalent, calibrated, indicated air speeds; Primary flight instruments: Altimeter, ASI, VSI, Turn-bank indicator. Drag polar; takeoff and landing; steady climb & descent, absolute and service ceiling; cruise, cruise climb, endurance or loiter; load factor, turning flight, V-n diagram; Winds: head, tail & cross winds.
Static stability: Angle of attack, sideslip; roll, pitch & yaw controls; longitudinal stick fixed & free stability, horizontal tail position and size; directional stability, vertical tail position and size; dihedral stability. Wing dihedral, sweep & position; hinge moments, stick forces.
Special Topics: Dynamic stability: Euler angles; Equations of motion; aerodynamic forces and moments, stability & control derivatives; decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics; longitudinal modes; lateral-directional modes.

Section 4: Aerodynamics
Core Topics:
Basic Fluid Mechanics: Conservation laws: Mass, momentum (Integral and differential form);
Potential flow theory: sources, sinks, doublets, line vortex and their superposition; Viscosity, Reynold's number.
Airfoils and wings: Airfoil nomenclature; Aerodynamic coefficients: lift, drag and moment; Kutta- Joukoswki theorem; Thin airfoil theory, Kutta condition, starting vortex; Finite wing theory: Induced drag, Prandtl lifting line theory; Critical and drag divergence Mach number.
Compressible Flows Basic concepts of compressibility, Conservation equations; One-dimensional compressible flows, Fanno flow, Rayleigh flow; Isentropic flows, normal and oblique shocks, Prandtl- Meyer flow; Flow through nozzles and diffusers.
Special Topics: Elementary ideas of viscous flows including boundary layers; Wind Tunnel Testing: Measurement and visualization techniques.

Section 5: Structures
Core Topics:
Strength of Materials: States of stress and strain. Stress and strain transformation. Mohr's Circle. Principal stresses. Three-dimensional Hooke's law. Plane stress and strain; Failure theories: Maximum stress, Tresca and von Mises; Strain energy. Castigliano's principles. Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate trusses and beams. Elastic flexural buckling of columns. Flight vehicle structures: Characteristics of aircraft structures and materials. Torsion, bending and flexural shear of thin-walled sections. Loads on aircraft.
Structural Dynamics: Free and forced vibrations of undamped and damped SDOF systems. Free vibrations of undamped 2-DOF systems.
Special Topics: Vibration of beams. Theory of elasticity: Equilibrium and compatibility equations, Airy’sstress function.

Section 6: Propulsion
Core Topics:
Basics: Thermodynamics, boundary layers and heat transfer and combustion thermochemistry.
Thermodynamics of aircraft engines: Thrust, efficiency and engine performance of turbojet, turboprop, turboshaft, turbofan and ramjet engines, thrust augmentation of turbojets and turbofan engines. Aerothermodynamics of non-rotating propulsion components such as intakes, combustor and nozzle.
Axial compressors: Angular momentum, work and compression, the characteristic performance of a single axial compressor stage, the efficiency of the compressor and degree of reaction.
Axial turbines: Axial turbine stage efficiency.
Centrifugal compressor: Centrifugal compressor stage dynamics, inducer, impeller and diffuser.
Rocket propulsion: Thrust equation and specific impulse, vehicle acceleration, drag, gravity losses, multi-staging of rockets. Classification of chemical rockets, the performance of solid and liquid propellant rockets.
No Special Topics

Important Note!!!
In a similar way, all the subjects are divided into core and specific subjects. The entire syllabus is provided in the information brochure Page 39.

GATE 2023 Exam Pattern:

GATE exam pattern 2023 will include the number of questions, types of questions, and marking scheme for all 29 papers of GATE. Candidates who wish to appear for GATE 2023 need to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern, syllabus and the marking scheme. 
Note: Two new papers have been added for GATE 2023: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering and Geomatics Engineering.
In all the papers, there will be a total of 65 questions carrying 100 marks, out of which 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks will be of General Aptitude (GA). In the papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PI, TF, XE, and the Engineering Mathematics will carry around 15% of the total marks. The General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining 70% percentage of the total marks is devoted to the subject of the paper. In the papers bearing the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15% of the total marks and the remaining 85% of the total marks is devoted to the subject of the paper.
Since a candidate is allowed to appear in only one of the 29 papers for which the GATE 2023 exam will be held, they have to carefully make a choice of the paper they wish to write. 
A candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, he/she is free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he/she wishes to seek admission. For more details regarding the admission criteria in any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the websites of that institute.
GATE 2023 would contain different types of questions in various papers: Paper wise GATE 2023 Exam Pattern 
(i) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) carrying 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections. These questions are objective in nature, and each will have a choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to mark the correct answer(s).
(ii) Numerical Answer Questions of 1 or 2 marks each in all papers and sections. For these questions the answer is a real number, to be entered by the candidate using the virtual keypad. No choices will be shown for this type of questions.

Design of Questions

Gate Marking scheme:

The questions in a paper may be designed to test the following abilities:
(i) Recall: These are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws of the discipline of the paper. The candidate is expected to be able to obtain the answer either from his/her memory of the subject or at most from a one-line computation.

Paper wise Marking Scheme of GATE 2021
For 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 1/3 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-marks multiple-choice questions, 2/3 marks will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for numerical answer type questions.

General Aptitude (GA) 
In all papers, GA questions carry a total of 15 marks. The GA section includes 5 questions carrying 1 mark each (sub-total 5 marks) and 5 questions carrying 2 marks each (sub-total 10 marks).

GATE paper (excluding GG, XE and XL):

• These papers would contain 25 questions carrying 1 mark each (sub-total 25 marks) and 30 questions carrying 2 marks each (sub-total 60 marks). The question paper will consist of questions of multiple choice and numerical answer type.
• For numerical answer questions, choices will not be given. Candidates have to enter the answer (which will be a real number, signed or unsigned, e.g. 25.06, -25.06, 25, -25 etc.) using a virtual keypad. An appropriate range will be considered while evaluating the numerical answer type questions so that the candidate is not penalized due to the usual round-off errors.

GG (Geology and Geophysics) 

• Apart from the General Aptitude (GA) section (compulsory), the GG question paper consists of two parts: Part A and Part B. Part A is compulsory for all the candidates.
• Part B contains two sections: Section 1 (Geology) and Section 2 (Geophysics)
• Candidates have to attempt questions in Part A and questions in either Section 1 or Section 2 of Part B.
• Part A consists of 25 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 25 marks and some of these may be numerical answer type questions).
• Either section of Part B (Section 1 and Section 2) consists of 30 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 60 marks and some of these may be numerical answer type questions).

XE Paper (Engineering Sciences)

• GA – General Aptitude Section (Compulsory) carrying a total of 15 marks
• Section A – Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory): This section contains 11 questions carrying a total of 13 marks. 7 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 7 marks), and 4 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 8 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type.
• Any two of B to H Sections in XE Paper: The choice of two sections from B to H can be made during the examination after viewing the questions.
• Only TWO optional sections can be answered at a time. A candidate wishing to change midway of the examination to another optional section must first choose to deselect one of the previously chosen optional sections (B to H).
• Each of the optional sections of the XE paper (Sections B through H) contains 22 questions carrying a total of 35 marks: 9 questions carrying 1-mark each (subtotal 9 marks) and 13 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 26 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type.

XL Paper (Life Sciences)

• GA – General Aptitude Section (Compulsory) carrying a total of 15 marks
• Section P– Chemistry (Compulsory): This section contains 15 questions carrying a total of 25 marks: 5 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 5 marks) and 10 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 20 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type
• Any two of XL Sections Q to U: The choice of two sections from Q to U can be made during the examination after viewing the questions
• Only TWO optional sections can be answered at a time. A candidate wishing to change midway of the examination to another optional section must first choose to deselect one of the previously chosen optional sections (Q to U)
• Each of the optional sections of the XL paper (Sections Q through U) contains 20 questions carrying a total of 30 marks: 10 questions carrying 1-mark each (sub-total 10 marks) and 10 questions carrying 2-marks each (sub-total 20 marks). Some questions may be of numerical answer type

Note on Negative Marking for Wrong Answers
For a wrong answer chosen for the multiple-choice questions, there would be negative marking. For 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark multiple-choice questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. However, there is no negative marking for a wrong answer in numerical answer type questions.

GATE 2023 Cut Off:

The cut off is the minimum mark required to qualify the entrance exam. The candidates need to secure as same as the cut-off mark or more than that to be eligible for the counselling session. The cut off varies as per the different institutes, courses and the category of the candidate.
GATE cutoff 2023 - GATE cutoffs are the minimum marks that the test-takers need to score to be eligible for admission in the MTech, MSc & PhD courses offered at the GATE participating institutes. After the GATE results are announced, the conducting authority of the exam releases the qualifying cutoffs for all the GATE papers. However, the GATE participating institutes decide their admission cutoff for the selection of candidates.
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks in their respective papers can participate in the counselling process conducted by CCMT for admission to IIITs, NITs, and CFTIs and COAPS for admission to IITs.
Besides admission to postgraduate programs in IITs, NITs, IISc and other engineering colleges in India, the GATE score is used by many Public Sector Undertakings for the recruitment of graduate engineers. Take a look at PSUs accepting GATE scores for recruitment.

Factors determining GATE cutoffs
GATE cutoff for each paper depends on numerous factors mentioned below: 

• Number of candidates taking that paper
• The difficulty level of the GATE question paper
• Total number of available seats 
• Category under which the candidate is seeking admission 
• Difference between GATE qualifying cutoff and admission cutoff

Candidates need to understand the difference between the qualifying cutoff and the admission cutoff for GATE. The qualifying cutoff is the institute eligibility cutoff while admission cutoff ensures a call for admission at IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. Qualifying GATE cutoff is released by the conducting authority and available on GOAPS while admission cutoffs are released by the individual participating institute and available on their respective counselling portals-CCMT/ COAPS.

GATE 2023 Application Form:

IIT Kanpur will release the application form of GATE 2023 (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) on July 21, 2022(Tentatively).  

GATE 2023 Counselling:

The counseling session for GATE 2023 will start soon after the declaration of the result. The counseling will be done separately for IITs, NITs & for different institutes. The selected candidates will be intimated for the counselling session. The candidates have to appear for group discussion and personal interview process for the selection & seat allotment

GATE 2023 application is an online process that includes registration, filling the online application form, uploading the required documents, and payment of application fee.

GATE 2023 Result:

The result for GATE 2023 is declared on the official website of GATE. The candidates will be able to check their results by logging in to the website using their respective credentials (registration no & Email ID). The result will be available in the form of a scorecard. The candidates can check and download their scorecard for their future use. The scorecard will be valid for 3 years from the announcement of the results.

• Visit the official website of GOAPS
• Click on the 'GATE result' button
• Fill in the required details
• Click the 'Submit' button'
• GATE 2023 result/ scorecard will be displayed on the screen
• Only those who qualify the exam will be able to download GATE 2023 scorecard when released 
• GATE 2023 scores will also be used as one of the criteria for recruiting students for various profiles in Government Organizations like Cabinet Secretariat, and National/State Public Sector Undertakings in India. 

How to Download GATE Score Card 2023?

GATE results are declared by the conducting authority before the release of scorecards. This is only to tell if a candidate has cleared the exam or not. However, the final GATE score card carrying the candidate's overall score and rank is released after five days of result declaration. Take a look at the below steps to check download GATE scorecard from GOAPS website:

• Visit the official website of GOAPS 
• Login using the registered credentials 
• Click open GATE 2023 scorecard link 
• Candidate's scorecard with the GATE rank and overall score will be displayed on the screen 
• Download and take a print out of the same for future reference 

Details Printed on GATE 2023 Score Card
A candidate's GATE score card comprises the following details: 

• Candidate's name, photograph, and signature 
• GATE registration number 
• Gender 
• GATE paper appeared for 
• GATE Score out of 100
• The validity of the GATE score  
• Section-wise marks 
• GATE All India Rank (AIR)
• Total number of candidates who appeared for GATE 
• QR Code 

What is GATE Normalisation? 
The GATE exam is held in both single and multi-session for a few papers. This is because such papers have a large number of aspirants. Due to this, the conducting body has to use the process of normalization to ensure unbiased results in multi-session GATE paper.
The process of normalization in GATE is based on the assumption that the ability of candidates is equally distributed across all sections in a multi-session exam. It is the responsibility of the exam conducting body (IIT Kanpur for GATE 2023) to ensure that the number of candidates in each session is of the same magnitude. The process of normalizations will be different for single and multi-session exams. The raw marks of a single session will be used to compute a candidate's GATE score whereas, the marks in the multi-session exam will be normalized and then used to compute the final GATE score. 

GATE score for multi-session papers is normalised using the below formula

GATE 2023 Answer Key:

Steps to download the GATE answer key:
Step 1: Visit the official website
Step 2: Login using registered credentials
Step 3: Check and download the GATE answer key
Step 4: Also take a print out for future reference  

GATE answer key - Raise objections

After the release of the provisional GATE answer keys and response sheet, candidates get the opportunity to raise objections if they are not satisfied with the released answer keys. The exam conducting body takes the objections into considerations and if the objections are found genuine then the official answer key will be revised. 

How to raise objections against the GATE answer key? 

Candidates who wish to raise objections against the GATE answer key need to fill an online form. Follow the below steps to access the online form and raise objections: 

To know GATE 2023 Final Answer Key and Question Papers(official), Check here

GATE 2023 Eligibility:

The candidates have to meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities to appear in the exam. It is advisable to the candidates to check the criteria before registering on the website for the exam. Note that, one candidate can apply for one paper only. The candidates also have to meet the educational qualification to be eligible for the exam.

Note: There is a change in eligibility for GATE 2023. Candidate studying in 3rd year of his/her graduation can also apply.

Highlights of GATE 2023 Eligibility:

• There is no minimum or maximum age limit prescribed to appear for the examination.
• GATE eligibility criteria 2023 consists of nationality, academic qualifications and age limit criteria.
• There is no limit on the number of attempts to appear or apply for GATE 2023
• The eligibility for M.Tech admission through GATE score may vary as per the participating institute. Check GATE Syllabus
• Go through the following article to know more information on GATE Eligibility Criteria 2023.

Eligibility for B.E./B.Tech/B.Pharm. Students

Passed a Bachelor degree (4 years after 10+2 or 3-years after Diploma in Engineering/Technology) in Engineering/ Technology or currently in the final year of the degree.

Eligibility for B.Arch Students
Passed a 5-years Bachelor degree in Architecture or currently in the final year of the degree.

Eligibility for B.Sc. (Research) Students

Passed a Bachelor's degree in Science (Post-Diploma/ 4-years after 10+2) or currently appearing (4th year) of degree. 

Eligibility for Pharm. D. 

Passed 10+2 and 6 years degree program, consisting of internship or residency training, during third year onwards

Eligibility for MBBS

Degree holders of M.B.B.S. and those who are in the 5th/6th/7th semester or higher semester of such program.

Eligibility for M.Sc., MA, MCA Students
Passed a Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent or currently appearing in the final year. 

Integrated M.E./M.Tech (Post B.Sc.) Post-B.Sc.

Passed a 4years Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology or are appearing in the 2nd/3rd/4th year are also eligible. 

Eligibility for M.E./M.Tech. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)
Passed a 5years Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering /Technology or currently appearing in the 4th or 5th year. 

Eligibility for B.Sc. / B.A. / B.Com

Passed Bachelor degree in any branch of Science / Arts / Commerce (3 years program)

Eligibility for Integrated M.Sc. Integrated B.S./M.S. 
Passed Integrated M.Sc. or 5years Integrated B.S.- M.S. program or currently appearing in the final year. 
Eligibility for Students having Degree from Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch) 
Passed a B.E/B.Tech/B.Arch. or equivalent examinations, of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India)
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses 

Note- Professional Certificate/ Provisional Certificate/ Course Completion/ Membership Certificate issued by the Society or Institute Copy of Mark sheet for Section “A”.

GATE Eligibility for International Applicants
GATE 2023 enables candidates from Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and the United Arab Emirates to seek admissions to M.Tech or PhD courses in various IITs and IISc Bangalore. The all-India exam will be conducted in the mentioned countries for applicants from these nationalities. International candidates are required to satisfy the following GATE Eligibility Criteria:

• Completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Master’s Degree in a relevant Science Subject.

• Appearing for the final year of the degree course are also eligible.

GATE Eligibility for Candidates Having Backlog:
Candidates who have backlogs (arrears/ failed subjects) in any paper of the qualifying degree or have appeared in the final year/ semester examination in 2022 should do the following either

• Submit a copy of any one of the marks sheets of the final year or

• Have to obtain a declaration from their Principal along with the signature and seal beforehand and upload the same during the online submission of the application form

Important Notes:

• If a candidate has passed any one of the qualifying examinations as given above or earlier then such candidates have to submit the course completion certificate/degree certificate/membership certificate/professional certificate and provisional certificate issued by the society or institute.

• If any candidate is expected to complete any one of the qualifying degrees in 2022 or later as given above then such candidate has to submit a certificate from the Principal or a copy of marks card for section A of AMIE.

Certificate from Principal: Candidates who have to submit a certificate from their college Principal have to obtain one from his/her institution beforehand and upload the same during the online submission of the application form.

Documents for Reserved Category
Candidates will require the following certificates for each and every category for the GATE exam. Here we will provide you with the certificate form and format link.

• SC/ ST certificate (click here for Format and Form

• OBC certificate is not required in taking the GATE Exam but it will be mandated to present while taking admission.

• PWD Certificate if he/ she has at least 40% disability as per government rules

Authorities empowered to issue SC/ST Certificate are mentioned below:

Authorities empowered to issue the dyslexic certificate and PwD category are mentioned below:

What is GATE Eligibility Certificate?
It is a final year mark sheet/Certificate from HOD/Institute. The document should be a scanned copy of the degree or provisional certificate in pdf format. The size should not exceed 300KB while uploading the document while filling the GATE Application Form.
In case a candidate has not received the degree or provisional certificate from the university/institute then a Certificate from Principle (for use as the eligibility certificate only for the final year or backlog candidates) can be uploaded. The minimum size of the eligibility certificate is 10KB. 

GATE Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech Admissions

Qualifying  for the GATE 2023 examination is mandatory for M.Tech admissions to IITs, NITs, IIITs, and CFTIs. As no counselling is held through GATE thus applicants will have to apply separately where they wish to take admissions. For M.Tech admission in IITs, register through COAP and for admission in NITs, IIITs and CFTIs, register through Centralized Counselling – CCMT.

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GATE 2023 FAQs:

Q: From where I can get my GATE 2023  admit card?
A: GATE 2023 admit card can be downloaded from the GOAPS website. Admit card will not send to candidates via post or as an email attachment.

Q: Is Admit Card alone sufficient for gate entry?
A: No. Students must keep a print out of the downloaded admit card along with the original ID proof mentioned in the official website.

Q: Can I bring admit card with my mobile, tablet or laptop to gain entry to the examination center?
A: No. Students are advised to take a print out of the admit card along with the valid ID proof (Driving Licence, Adhar Card, Voter ID card Ration Card).

Q: After the submission of the application, am I permitted to change any of my details?
A: Yes you can. But with a certain time period. You can change your personal details before the last date of paying the fee. 

Q: Can I use a physical calculator in the examination center?
A: No. Only the scientific calculator is only permissible in the examination hall.

Q: What is the mode of exam for GATE 2023?
A: GATE is a computer-based exam conducted jointly by IITs and IIsc 

Q: What is the duration of GATE 2023 exam and am I permissible to go outside during the exam? 
A: Time duration is 180 minutes or 3 hours. 
    : No. You are not allowed to go outside during the exam. 

Q: Can I get a refund if I paid twice for GATE 2023? 
A:  Yes it will be refunded to you by GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System).

Q: If I select the wrong paper in my GATE 2023 application form then what will I do?
A:  Yes you can change the required paper but a new application with a new email ID.

Q: How many papers can a student choose while she/he filling the application form?
A: Candidates have the option to choose two subject paper at a time. Choosing the right subject is the responsibility of the candidates.

Q: Is the GATE score is useful for Jobs?
A: Basically GATE scores important to get admission into the master programme. But some Public Sector Unit (PSU) take candidates by their GATE score.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for GATE 2023?
A: Before attempting the GATE 2023 students are advised to check the eligibility criteria mentioned in the official website.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering & Technology (4 years for 10+2, 3 years after diploma)
• Master's Degree in any related branch

Q: Is there any age limit to appear the GATE exam?
A: No. But candidates at least a bachelor degree in any stream.