Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

GATE 2024 Exam: Dates, Result, Cutoff, Counselling, Exam Pattern & Syllabus

GATE 2024 is scheduled to be conducted on February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024. IISc Bangalore will release the GATE 2024 application form on August 30, 2023.

Abhishek Arora Updated on : Dec 08 2023 10:23 IST

GATE Exam 2024

GATE 2024 subject-wise schedule has been released by IISc Bangalore on the official website. GATE 2024 is scheduled from February 03, 2023.

GATE 2024 Exam will be conducted by the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc Bangalore). GATE 2024 application form will be released on August 30, 2023 on the official website, https://gate2024.iisc.ac.in/. Candidates who are eligible can apply for the GATE exam 2024 till September 29, 2023. Students who failed to fill out the application form till September 29, 2023 can do so till October 13, 2023 by paying the late application fee. Read More: GATE Admit Card 2023

The GATE exam 2024 will be conducted separately for 30 papers. A candidate is allowed to appear either in ONE or UP TO TWO test papers. Aspirants preparing for the engineering exam must be eligible for the exam. According to GATE eligibility criteria, the candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Science/ Commerce/ Arts.

With more than 9 lakh applicants, the engineering exam for admission to the M.Tech programme is extremely demanding. Therefore, individuals doing GATE preparation must be familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus. For each of the 30 papers, there is a different GATE exam pattern and syllabus. For the year 2024, there has been no change in the GATE syllabus and exam pattern.

GATE 2024 Exam: Dates

The GATE exam dates are out. Interested candidates can check the table below to know the important dates of the exam:

Particulars	Dates
Application Form	August 30, 2023
Application Form Last Date	September 29, 2023
Application Form Last Date (with late fee)	October 13, 2023
Application Form Correction Window	November 7-11, 2023
Admit Card Release	January 3, 2024
GATE 2024 Exam Date	February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024
Response Sheet	February 16, 2024
Answer Key Release	February 21, 2024
Answer Key Challenge Window	February 22-25, 2024
GATE 2024 Result	March 16, 2024
GATE 2024 Scorecard	March 23, 2024

GATE 2024 Exam Dates: Subject-wise

Exam date	Subjects
February 3	Forenoon – Architecture and Planning, CY – Chemistry, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Science and Engineering Production and Industrial Engineering
	Afternoon – Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics
February 4	Forenoon – Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Ecology and Evolution, Geology and Geophysics, Humanities and Social Sciences
	Afternoon – Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Mathematics, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
February 10	Forenoon – Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Computer Science and Information Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
	Afternoon – Computer Science and Information Technology, Statistics, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences
February 11	Forenoon – Electronics and Communication Engineering
	Afternoon – Electrical Engineering

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2024

Before submitting their GATE application, candidates must ensure that they meet all eligibility requirements. The following table summarises the GATE eligibility criteria for 2024:

Particulars	Details
Nationality	Candidates may register for GATE 2024 whether they live in India or abroad
Age Limit	There is no upper age limit for taking the exam.
Number of Attempts	Unlimited

GATE Exam Pattern 2024

Interested candidates preparing for the GATE exam must be aware of the exam pattern. Aspirants can check the GATE exam pattern tabulated below:

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer Based Test
Duration of Exam	3 Hours*
Number of Subjects	29
Sections	General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject(s) (Core Subject)
Question Types	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Questions for testing these abilities	Recall Comprehension Application Analysis & Synthesis
Number of Questions	10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions
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 or 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. No negative marking for Incorrect answers to MSQ or NAT questions.

GATE Marking Scheme 2024

Paper Code	General Aptitude (GA) Marks	Subject Marks	Total Marks	Total Time (Minutes)
AE, AG, BM, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, ES, EY, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, NM, PE, PH, PI, ST, TF	15	85	100	180
AR [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1: Architecture or B2: Planning)] B1 or B2 can be selected during Exam.	15	60 + 25	100	180
GE [Part A + Part B1 or B2 (B1 - Surveying and Mapping or B2 -Image Processing and Analysis)] B1 or B2 can be selected during the Exam.	15	55 + 30	100	180
GG [Part A + Part B] (Section 1: Geology or Section 2: Geophysics)	15	25 + 60	100	180
XE (Section A + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during Exam.	15	15 + (2 x 35)	100	180
XH (Section B1 + Any ONE Section)	15	25 + 60	100	180
XL (Section P + Any TWO Sections) Sections can be selected during Exam.	15	25 + (2 x 30)	100	180

GATE Combination of Two Papers

Code of the First (Primary) Paper	Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper	Code of the First (Primary) Paper	Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper
AE	CE, ME, XE	GG	GE
AG	CE	IN	BM, EC, EE, ME
AR	CE, GE	MA	CS, PH, ST
BM	BT, IN	ME	AE, IN, NM, PI, XE
BT	BM, XL	MT	XE
CE	AE, AG, AR, ES, GE, NM, XE	NM	CE, ME
CH	ES, PE, XE	PE	CH
CS	EC, GE, MA, PH, ST	PH	CS, EC, EE, MA, XE
CY	XE, XL	PI	ME, XE
EC	CS, EE, IN, PH	ST	CS, MA, XH
EE	EC, IN, PH	XE	AE, CE, CH, CY, ME, MT, PH, PI
ES	CE, CH, GE	XH	ST
EY	XL	XL	BT, CY, EY
GE	AR, CE, CS, ES, GG

Note: Candidates must have a preferred choice of paper, which is their initial selection, if they want to take TWO subject examinations. From the possible combinations shown in the table above, candidates are required to make the second choice. Combinations that are not on the list ARE NOT permitted to take.

GATE Syllabus 2024

IIT Kanpur has released the GATE syllabus on its official website. Aspiring candidates can check the paper-wise GATE syllabus in the table below:

Paper/Subject Code	Topics	Paper/Subject Code	Topics
AE	Engineering Mathematics, Flight Mechanics, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion	IN	Engineering Mathematics, Electricity and Magnetism, Electrical Circuits and Machines, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, Measurements, Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation, Communication and Optical Instrumentation
AG	Engineering Mathematics, Farm Machinery, Farm Power, Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation & Drainage Engineering, Agriculture Process Engineering, and Dairy & Food Engineering	MA	Calculus, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Ordinary Differential Equations, Algebra, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Partial Differential Equations, Topology, Linear Programming
AR	Architecture, Planning and Design, Construction and Management, Environmental Planning and Design, Urban Design, Landscape and Conservation, Planning process, Housing, Services and Infrastructure, History and Contemporary Architecture, Building Construction and Structural systems, Building Services and Sustainability, Regional and Settlement Planning, Planning Techniques and Management, Infrastructure Planning	ME	Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering
BM	Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Analog and Digital Electronics, Measurements and Control Systems, Sensors and Bioinstrumentation, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Imaging Systems, Biomechanics, Biomaterials	MN	Engineering Mathematics, Mining Geology, Mine Development and Surveying, Geomechanics and Ground Control, Mining Methods and Machinery, Surface Environment, Mine Ventilation and Underground Hazards, Mineral Economics, Mine Planning, Systems Engineering
BT	Engineering Mathematics, General Biology, Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Biological Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology, Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology	MT	Engineering Mathematics, Metallurgical Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena and Rate Processes, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy, Physical Metallurgy, Mechanical Metallurgy, Manufacturing Processes
CE	Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Geomatics Engineering	NM	Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics and Structures, Fluid Mechanics and Marine Hydrodynamics, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Thermodynamics and Marine Engineering
CH	Engineering Mathematics, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Instrumentation and Process Control, Plant Design and Economics, Chemical Technology	PE	Linear Algebra, Calculus, Differential Equations, Complex Variables, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods, Petroleum Exploration, Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology, Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Production Operations, Offshore Drilling and Production Practices, Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Oil and Gas Well Testing, Health Safety and Environment in Petroleum Industry, Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques, Latest trends in Petroleum Engineering
CS	Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of Computation, Compiler Design, Operating System, Databases, Computer Networks	PH	Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Solid State Physics, Electronics, Nuclear and Particle Physics
CY	Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry	PI	Engineering Mathematics, General Engineering, Manufacturing Processes I, Manufacturing Processes II, Quality and Reliability, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research and Operations Management
EC	Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, Control Systems, Communications, Electromagnetics	ST	Calculus, Matrix Theory, Probability, Standard Discrete and Continuous Univariate Distributions, Stochastic Processes, Estimation, Testing of Hypotheses, Non-parametric Statistics, Multivariate Analysis, Regression Analysis
EE	Engineering Mathematics, Electric circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Control Systems, Electrical and Electronic Measurements, Analog and Digital Electronics, Power Electronics	XE	Linear Algebra, Calculus, Vector Calculus, Complex Variables, Ordinary Differential Equations, Partial Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics, Numerical Methods
ES	Mathematics Foundation, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Microbiology, Water Resources and Environmental Hydraulics, Water & Wastewater Treatment and Management, Air and Noise Pollution, Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Global and Regional Environmental Issues, Environmental Management and Sustainable Development	XH	Reading Comprehension, Expression, Analytical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning
EY	Ecology, Evolution, Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, Applied Ecology & Evolution	XL	Atomic Structure and Periodicity, Structure and Bonding, s, p and d Block Elements, Chemical Equilibria, Electrochemistry, Reaction Kinetics, Thermodynamics, Structure-Reactivity Correlations and Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Chemistry of Biomolecules
GE	Engineering Mathematics and Basic Geomatics, Surveying and Mapping, Image Processing and Analysis	TF	Engineering Mathematics, Textile Fibres, Yarn Manufacture, Yarn Structure and Properties, Fabric Manufacture, Structure and Properties, Textile Testing, Chemical Processing

GATE Application Form 2024

Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are only eligible to apply for the GATE 2024 examination. The steps below to fill out the GATE application form are:

Visit the GATE website (http://appsgate.iisc.ernet.in)
The first step is to register on the official website by entering your mobile number, password, and active email address.
Candidates who successfully register themselves will be sent a GOAP enrollment ID to the email address they provided.
Use the enrolment ID to log in to the GATE portal called GOAPS.
You'll see the GATE application form on your screen.
Fill out your personal and academic information in the application form.
Upload required documents.
Pay the application fee for GATE 2024.
Submit the application and print off the receipt after doing so.

GATE Application Fee 2023

Category

Application Fee

Application Fee (Late)

Female candidates & SC/ST/PwD

INR 900

INR 1400

All other candidates

INR 1800

INR 2300

GATE Admit Card 2024

The GATE admit card will be released by IISc Bangalore on January 03, 2024. Interested candidates can check the steps below to download their admit card:

Visit the official website of GATE
Click on the ‘GATE Admit Card Link’
Enter Enrolment ID and password.
Candidate’s admit card will be displayed on your screen
Download and take a printout of the admit card
Verify details mentioned on the admit card.

Details Mentioned on GATE Admit Card 2024

Candidates must verify the following details mentioned on their admit card:

Name of the Candidate
Registration Number
GATE Exam Date
GATE Exam Centre
Exam Timings
Candidates’ Photograph
Candidates’ Signature
GATE Exam Paper
Paper Code
Exam Day Instructions

GATE Preparation 2024

If applicants wish to ace the examination, they must be aware of the essential GATE preparation tips. Using the preparation guidance provided by experts can help candidates organise their preparation more effectively. Assessing one's skills and shortcomings will be made easier for applicants by solving GATE question papers. They will also be better able to comprehend the GATE exam syllabus and structure.

Below are the GATE preparation tips that candidates should follow while preparing for the exam:

Know the syllabus and exam pattern inside and out
Minimum Study Material
Prepare Self Notes
Frequently revise the study material
Practice GATE Previous Year Question Papers

GATE Result 2024

The GATE result will be announced by IISc Bangalore after the successful conclusion of the exam. Candidates will be able to check their result using their enrolment ID/Email address & password. GATE results 2024 are valid three years after they were announced. For three years, any institute would accept the GATE score as proof of eligibility for admission to postgraduate study or employment. Candidates will have the following details on their GATE result 2024:

Candidate’s Name
Candidate’s Photograph
Candidate’s Signature
GATE Registration Number
Gender of the Candidate
Examination Paper & Paper Code
GATE Marks (Out of 100)
GATE Scores (Out of 1000)
Validity of GATE scores

GATE Marks Vs GATE Scores

It is important to note that GATE Marks & GATE scores are different. GATE Marks are the marks obtained by candidates out of 100 in the exam. The GATE scores are normalised scores of candidates out of 1000.

GATE Score Normalisation

The following formula is used to calculate the normalised GATE Score:

GATE Score Normalisation

GATE Cutoff 2024

The GATE cutoff is of two types: Qualifying Cutoff & Admission Cutoff. The GATE Qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks that candidates need to qualify the examination. The GATE admission cutoff is released separately by participating colleges for final admission to the college. It is important to note that just meeting the qualifying cutoff score does not guarantee admission.

The following table shows the GATE qualifying cutoff for 2023:

Paper Code	General	OBC/EWS	SC/ST/PwD
Computer Science and Information Technology	32.5	29.2	21.6
Mechanical Engineering	28.4	25.5	18.9
Electronics and Communications Engineering	29.9	26.9	19.9
Electrical Engineering	25	22.5	16.6
Civil Engineering	26.6	23.9	17.7
Physics	31.1	27.9	20.7
Mathematics	25.0	22.5	16.6
Architecture and Planning	33.7	30.3	TBA
Instrumentation Engineering	24.8	31.3	23.2
Statistics	25.0	22.5	16.6
Engineering Sciences	39.7	34.1	25.2
Chemical Engineering	32.1	TBA	TBA
Biotechnology	31.6	28.4	21.0
Ecology Evolution	42.6	38.3	28.4
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	26.0	22.5	16.6

GATE Counselling 2024

Two organisations—Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and Centralised Counselling for MTech (CCMT)—conduct the GATE counselling for admission to M.Tech programmes. For admission to M.Tech programmes at IITs, GATE COAP counselling is held; for admission to M.Tech programmes in NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and CFTIs, GATE CCMT counselling is held.

GATE COAP 2024: Eligibility

Candidates must have a valid GATE score of the previous three years to participate in the counselling round for 2024 (2022/2023/2024).
It is required that candidates have minimum marks in graduation, which can vary depending on the institution they are applying to.

GATE CCMT 2023: Eligibility

Candidates must have a valid GATE score of the previous three years to participate in the counselling round for 2024 (2022/2023/2024).
A minimum 6.5 CGPA or 60% is required in graduation. SC/ST/PWD candidates must have a minimum CGPA of 6 or 55% in their graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is GATE Exam 2024?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, or GATE exam, is a yearly national-level admission examination that is administered on behalf of NCB-GATE by the IISc Bangalore and seven IITs (at Bombay, Delhi, Guwahati, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Madras, and Roorkee). Admission to M.Tech. and PhD programmes provided at IITs, NITs, and other participating institutions is the primary goal of the GATE examination. Companies in the public sector also consider GATE scores when hiring graduate engineers for entry-level roles.

What is GATE Eligibility Criteria?

Candidates aspiring or planning to appear for the GATE 2023 must have finished an undergraduate degree programme in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or the arts.

Do IIT students take the GATE exam?

An IIT student who has a strong CGPA may be excused from taking the GATE exam while enrolling for the IIT M.Tech programme. If a candidate has finished their B.Tech from one of the IITs with a minimum CGPA of 8.5, they do not need to take the GATE examination.

What is the format of the GATE exam?

The GATE test is administered online and is computer-based. The examination is conducted for 29 papers. There are 65 questions in a paper totalling 100 marks. In general, each GATE test paper is divided into two sections: General Aptitude (10 questions, 15 marks), and Core Subject (55 questions, 85 Marks). The questions are either one or two marks each and come in the forms of MCQs, MSQs, and NATs. There is no negative marking for MSQs & NATs.

What is the upper age limit for GATE 2024?

There is no upper age limit for GATE 2023 applications. You will be able to take the examination if you satisfy all other requirements for eligibility.