GATE Notification 2019| Check Exam Date, Eligibility, Admit Card, Result And Important Dates

GATE Notification 2019: The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an exam conducted every year to evaluate the knowledge and understanding of candidates in various undergraduate subjects of Engineering/Architecture/Technology as well as various Science subjects of post-graduate level. The exam is conducted for admission to Master’s and Doctoral programs in Engineering / Architecture / Technology as well as Doctoral programs in various branches of Science. Even many Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) in India recruit through GATE. The exam is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and one of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT).

This year, IIT Madras is going to conduct the examination. The online registration for GATE 2019 was scheduled from 1st September to 3rd October 2018. Candidates must have a clear knowledge of all the aspects of the exam, like eligibility criteria, important dates, how to apply, etc. In his article, we will provide you with all the necessary information regarding GATE Notification 2019. Read on to find out.

GATE Notification 2019 | Everything You Need To Know

Before getting into the details of GATE Notification 2019, let’s have an overview of this exam:

Name of the Exam	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019
Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras
Purpose of the Exam	1.       Admission to Master’s and Doctoral programs in Engineering/Architecture/Technology 2.       Admission to Doctoral programs in Science branches 3.       Recruitment in PSUs
Mode of the Exam	Online
Mode of Application	Online
Number of Stages	One
Maximum Marks	100
Time Duration	3 hours
Number of Subjects for which GATE 2019 will be Conducted	24
Official Website	gate.iitm.ac.in

GATE Notification 2019: Important Dates

Let us now look into the schedule for GATE 2019:

Events	Dates
GATE 2019 Online Registration	1st September 2018 to 1st October 2018
Extended Closing Date for Online Registration	3rd October 2018
Last Date to Request Change of Exam City	16th November 2018
Release of GATE Admit Card	4th January 2019
GATE 2019	2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th February 2019
GATE Result	16th March 2019

GATE Notification 2019: GATE Eligibility Criteria

It is important to check out the GATE 2019 eligibility criteria before you fill up the GATE application form and ensure you fulfill all of them:

1. Age Limit: Ther is no age limit to attempt GATE exam.
2. Nationality: Candidate must be an Indian national. Besides that, candidates from Ethiopia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Singapore are also eligible for GATE.
3. Pass Percentage: There is no minimum pass percentage criteria in the qualifying exam to apply for GATE.
4. Educational Qualification: All the candidates must have passed their respective qualifying exams or can be in the final year of the course except for few courses.
   The list of eligible qualifying exams are as follows:

Qualifying Degree	Criteria
B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Pharm.	1. Candidates must hold Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering or Technology) or be in the final year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2019.
B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S.	1. Candidates must hold Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) or be in the final year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2019.
B. Arch.	1. Candidates must hold Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5 years course) or be in the final year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2019.
M. Sc./ M.A./MCA or equivalent	1. Candidates must hold Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent or be in the final year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2019.
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2)	1. Candidates must have completed Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program) or be in the 4th/5th year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2020.
Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)	1. Candidates must have completed Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program) or be in the 2nd/3rd/4th year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2021.
Pharm. D. (after 10+2)	1. Candidates must have completed Six years program, consisting of internship or residency training during the sixth year; or should Currently be in the 4th/5th/6th year. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2021.
Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S.	1. Candidates must have completed Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program or be in the final year of the course. 2. The candidates’ year of qualification shouldn’t be later than 2019.
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B. Arch.)	1.B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. 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 and so on)

GATE Notification 2019: GATE Application Form

GATE application process was scheduled between 1st September to 3rd October 2019. Candidates can apply for the exam only through online mode. Let’s go through the steps involved in the application process:

• Step 1: Go to the official website – appsgate.iitm.ac.in.
• Step 2: Click on the link provided to apply for GATE 2019.
• Step 3: Register yourself by providing your full name, valid email ID, mobile number, and password. After successful registration, candidates will be provided with an Enrollment ID. Log in using your enrollment ID and password.
• Step 4: Enter your Personal Details.
• Step 5: Provide your postal address along with PIN code.
• Step 6: Enter your Academic Details.
• Step 7: Enter the name and address of your college along with PIN code.
• Step 8: Enter the GATE subject (paper) you want to appear for and choice of exam cities.
• Step 9: Upload scanned images of your Photograph, Signature, Eligibility Certificate and other documents in the necessary format and size.
• Step 10: Make payment of GATE application fees.
• Step 11: Submit your application
• Step 12: Take a print out of your GATE online application form for future reference.

GATE Application Fee 2019

The GATE application form fee for various categories are tabulated below:

Female Candidates	Rs 750 on or before 21st September 2018   Rs 1250 during the extended period
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Person with Disability (PwD)	Rs 750 on or before 21st September 2018   Rs 1250 during the extended period
Other Candidates	Rs 1500 on or before 21st September 2018   Rs 2000 during the extended period

GATE application fees can be paid only in the ONLINE mode, through Credit/Debit Cards and Net Banking.

Photograph And Signature Requirements For GATE 2019

The requirements of Photograph and Signature that are to be uploaded while filling up the online GATE application form are tabulated below:

Particulars	Photograph	Signature
Description	Passport size (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height) colour photograph taken after 1st August 2018 with a white background	Signature in black or dark blue ink on white paper (2 cm height x 7 cm width)
Format	JPEG	JPEG
Maximum Size	480 x 640 pixels (0.3 Megapixel)	160 x 560 pixels
Minimum Size	240 x 320 pixels	80 x 280 pixels

Other Documents To Be Uploaded During GATE Registration

Candidates will also have to upload scanned copies of the following documents while filling up the online application form:

1. Eligibility Certificate – Degree Certificate or Provisional Certificate or Certificate from the Head of the Department/Institute
2. Category Certificate in PDF (if applicable)
3. PwD Certificate in PDF (if applicable)
4.  Dyslexia Certificate in PDF (if applicable)

GATE Notification 2019: GATE Exam Pattern

Candidates must have a clear idea about the GATE exam pattern. GATE exam for all papers consists of 65 questions. The time duration for the exam is 3 hours and the maximum marks is 100.

There are two types of questions asked in GATE:

1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
2. Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions

Out of the 65 questions, 10 questions carrying 15 marks will be on General Aptitude (GA). The remaining 55 questions will be on Engineering Mathematics and the subject you have applied for.

There is negative marking in GATE 2019. 1/3rd of the mark allotted to a question will be deducted for wrong answer. However, there is no negative marks for NAT questions.

GATE Notification 2019: GATE Admit Card

GATE Admit Card will be issued for candidates whose application form has been accepted. The GATE Admit Card / Hall Ticket will contain all the necessary information about the exam, like name of the candidate, GATE paper applied for, exam center / venue, exam time, photograph and signature, other instructions, etc.

Candidates will have to login to their account on the GOAPS by entering their Enrollment ID and Password to download their GATE Admit Card.

GATE Notification 2019: GATE Score

The GATE score will be calculated based on the actual marks secured by the candidate and normalizing it (for multi session) papers. The Gate score is valid for a period of three years.

GATE Notification 2019: GATE Result

The GATE result will be declared on the GOAPS website after the papers are evaluated and the scores calculated. To view the GATE result and download the GATE scorecard, candidates will have to enter their Enrollment ID and Password and login to their account.

Now that you know everything about GATE Notification 2019, check out the GATE syllabus of the paper you are appearing for as well as the GATE exam pattern. Then start your GATE preparation. Give your best shot and ace the exam.

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