Structure of GATE 2016

GATE 2016 will be conducted in the subjects (also referred to as “papers”) shown in Table below Candidates must familiarize with the paper code for the paper of their choice, as this knowledge will be required at the time of application form submission and appearing for the examination. A candidate is allowed to appear in ONLY ONE paper.

Since a candidate is allowed to appear in ONLY ONE of the 23 papers for which GATE 2016 examination is being held, the candidate has to make the choice of the paper he/she wishes to write carefully. Table below gives the list of GATE papers and paper codes for GATE 2016.

The candidate is expected to appear in a paper appropriate to the discipline of his/her qualifying degree. However, the candidate is, free to choose any paper according to his/her admission plan, keeping in mind the 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.

Table: List of GATE papers and corresponding codes

Sl.No	Paper	Code		Sl.No	Paper	Code
1	Aerospace Engineering	AE		13	Instrumentation Engineering	IN
2	Agricultural Engineering	AG		14	Mathematics	MA
3	Architecture and Planning	AR		15	Mechanical Engineering	ME
4	Biotechnology	BT		16	Mining Engineering	MN
5	Civil Engineering	CE		17	Metallurgical Engineering	MT
6	Chemical Engineering	CH		18	Petroleum Engineering	PE
7	Computer Science and Information Technology	CS		19	Physics	PH
8	Chemistry	CY		20	Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
9	Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC		21	Textile Engineering and Fibre Science	TF
10	Electrical Engineering	EE		22	Engineering Sciences	XE*
11	Ecology and Evolution	EY		23	Life Sciences	XL**
12	Geology and Geophysics	GG
	XE Paper Sections	Code			XL Paper Sections	Code
	Engineering Mathematics (Compulsory)	A			Chemistry (Compulsory)	H
	Fluid Mechanics	B			Biochemistry	I
	Materials Science	C			Botany	J
	Solid Mechanics	D			Microbiology	K
	Thermodynamics	E			Zoology	L
	Polymer Science and Engineering	F			Food Technology	M
	Food Technology	G

*XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers are of general nature and will comprise of Sections listed in the above table. More detailed explanation is given below.

General Aptitude Questions

All the papers will contain few questions that test the General Aptitude (Language and Analytical Skills), apart from the core subject of the paper.

XE Paper

A candidate appearing in the XE paper has to answer the following

1. Section A – Engineering Mathematics (compulsory)

2. GA – General Aptitude (compulsory)

3. Any two of XE sections B to G

The choice of two sections from B to G 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 G).

XL Paper

A candidate appearing in the XL paper has to answer the following

Section H – Chemistry (compulsory)

GA – General Aptitude (compulsory)

Any two of XL sections I to M

The choice of two sections from I to M can be made during the examination after viewing the questions. Only two optional sections can be answered by the candidate. 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 (I to M).

Duration and Examination Type

The GATE examination consists of a single paper of 3-hour duration that contains 65 questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks. The question paper will consist of both multiple choice questions (MCQ) and numerical answer type questions. Click here for the pattern of question papers.

The examination for all the papers will be carried out in an ONLINE Computer Based Test (CBT) mode where the candidates will be shown the questions in a random sequence on a computer screen. The candidates are required to either select the answer (for MCQ type) or enter the answer for numerical answer type question using a mouse on a virtual keyboard (keyboard of the computer will be disabled). Candidates will be provided with blank paper sheets for rough work and these have to be returned back after the examination. At the end of the 3-hour window, the computer will automatically close the screen from further actions.

Qualifying Disciplines for Eligibility Degrees

Discipline: Engineering/Technology/Science
Aeronautical Engg.	Petroleum/Petro-Chemical Engg./Technology
Aerospace Engg.	Planning
Agricultural Engg.	Plastic Technology
Applied Mechanics	Polymer Technology/Science
Architecture	Production/Industrial Engg.
Automobile Engg.	Renewable Energy
Biochemical Engg.	Rubber Technology
Biomedical Engg.	Textile Engineering & Fibre Science
Biotechnology	Agricultural Science
Ceramic & Glass Technology	Applied Electronics
Chemical Engg.	Applied Physics
Chemical Technology	Biochemistry
Civil/Environmental/Structural/Construction Engg.	Bio-Sciences
Computer Science Engg./Technology	Chemistry
Control and Instrumentation	Computer Applications
Electrical Engg./Electrical and Electronics Engg./Power Engineering	Earth Sciences
Electro-Chemical Engg.	Engineering Physics
Electronics/Comm./Telecomm Engg.	Geology/ Geophysics
Energy Engg.	Industrial Chemistry
Environmental Engg.	Veterinary/Animal Science
Food Technology/Processing Engg.	Life Sciences (Botany)
Industrial Engg.	Life Sciences (Zoology)
Industrial Management	Materials Science
Information Science /Information Technology/Information and Communication Technology	Mathematics/Applied Mathematics
Instrumentation/Electronics/Control	Microbiology
Instrumentation & Process Control	Nano Science & Technology
Manufacturing Engg.	Nuclear Physics
Material Science and Engineering	Operations Research
Mechanical Engg.	Pharmaceutical Sciences
Mechatronics	Physics
Medical Instrumentation	Radio Physics
Metallurgical Engg/Industrial Metallurgy	Radio Physics & Electronics
Mineral Engg./Mineral Dressing	Statistics
Mining Engg./Technology; Machinery	Textile Chemistry
Naval Architecture/Marine Engg.	All other disciplines in Engg./Technology/Sciences
Oil Technology	–
Paint Technology

Eligibility criteria of GATE 2016

 

Eligibility

Before starting the application process, the candidate must ensure that he/she meets the eligibility criteria of GATE 2016 given in the following table:

Table : Minimum Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2016

Qualifying Degree	Qualifying Degree/Examination (Descriptive)	Description of Eligible candidates	Year of Qualification cannot be later than
B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharm.	Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology  (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc/ Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs.	Currently in the final year or already completed	2016
B. Arch.	Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (Five years course)	Currently in the final year or already completed	2016
B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S.	Bachelor’s degree in Science(Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2)	Currently in the 4th year or already completed	2016
M. Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent	Master’s degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics / Statistics / Computer Applications or equivalent	Currently in the final year or already completed	2016
Int. M.E/M.Tech(Post-B.Sc.)	Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering / Technology (Four year program)	Currently in the 2nd/3rd/4th year or already completed	2018
Int. M.E./ M.Tech or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2)	Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering / Technology (Five year program)	Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed	2017
Int. M.Sc/Int. B.S.-M.S.	Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.S.-M.S. program	Currently in the final year or already completed	2016
Professional Society Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.)	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)	Completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses	NA

NOTE: If a candidate is pursuing any higher degree or already obtained a degree higher than that mentioned in the above table, then the candidate can select the relevant minimum required qualifying degree while filling the application form.

In case a candidate has passed one of the qualifying examinations as mentioned above in 2015 or earlier, he/she has to submit the degree certificate / provisional certificate / course completion certificate / professional certificate / membership certificate issued by the society or institute. In case, the candidate is expected to complete one of the qualifying criteria in 2016 or later as mentioned above, he/she has to submit a certificate from 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, as determined from above Table, have to obtain one from his/her institution beforehand and upload the same during the online submission of the application form.

Candidates with backlogs

Candidates who have appeared in the final semester/year exam in 2015, but with a backlog (arrears/failed subjects) in any of the papers in their qualifying degree should

1. submit a copy of any one of the marks sheets of the final year,
OR
2. 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

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GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens for Enrollment

Important Dates

GATE  Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens for Enrollment, Application Filling, Application Submission	September 1, 2015 (Tuesday)
Last Date for Submission of Online Application through Website	October 1,     2015 (Thursday)
Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of Examination City via GOAPS login	November 20, 2015 (Friday)
Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing	December 17, 2015 (Thursday)
GATE 2016 Online Examination Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM (On Saturdays and Sundays only)	January 30 to February 07, 2016
Announcement of Results on the Online Application Website	March 19,   2016 (Saturday)

Help-Desk Timings:- 9:30am – 1:00pm and from 1:45pm – 5:30pm (Monday – Friday) (Note: Candidates are requested to call us on Government working days only)

Important Notification

Basic Features GATE 2016 Poster Brochure Contact Details of Zonal GATE Offices JAM Related Issues

Apply online

http://appsgate.iisc.ernet.in

Top Help-desk Queries 

1. Payment Issues:

1. If the amount has been debited from your account but the payment status shown on GOAPS is unsuccessful, wait for 7 working days and check your GOAPS account before paying again
2. If you have paid multiple times, all but one payment will be refunded after 31st October 2015.

2. Format of certificate from Principal click here

3. Eligibility related issues, see click here

GATE 20 1 6

GATE 20

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GRADUATE APTITUDE TEST IN ENGINEERING

Organi

z

ing Institute: Indian Institute of

Science

, Bangalore 560012

Phone numbers for information: +91 80 2360 6761/2/3/4/5

Website for information:

http://gate.iis

c.ernet.in

Website for application:

http://

appsgate.iisc.ernet.in

Admission to Postgraduate Courses (Master

’

s and Doctoral) in the country, with MHRD and

other Government Scholarships/

Assistantships in

Engin

eeri

ng/Technology/Architecture/

Science, is open to those who qualify in GATE.

The GATE score is also used by

some PSUs for their

recruitment

.

V

alidity of GATE 20

1

6

score will be for a period

of

3 (THREE)

YEARS ONLY

from the date of announcement of resul

ts.

Examinations for

all the papers will be conducted as Computer Based Tests only.

For some of the papers

,

the examination will be conducted in multiple

sessions.

For

details

, please

visit

GATE

2015

website

http:/

/gate.iisc.ernet.in

Eligibility

:

C

andidates

in the following categories

ONLY are eligible to appear for GATE:

(a)

Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology

(4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who

are in the final year of such programs.

(b)

Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (Five years course) and those who are in the final year of such programs

.

(c)

Bachelor’s degree holders of Four

-

year program in Science (B.S.) and those who are in the

final year of such programs

.

(d)

Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science / Mathematics / Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent and those who

are in the final

year of such programs.

(e)

Holders of Four

-

year Integrated Master’s degree (Post

-

B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology and those in the second or higher year of such

programs.

(f)

Holders of Five

-

year Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree in Engineering / Technology and those in the fourth or higher year of such

programs.

(g)

Holders

of Five

-

year integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.Sc./M.Sc. degree and those in the final year of such programs.

(h)

Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE as

equivale

nt to

B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A of AMIE or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

Candidates have to apply

only

ONLINE.

T

he application fee is

750

for

women candidates,

750

f

or

the SC/ST/P

w

D category

candidates

and

1500

for all others

.

The application fee can be paid either onlin

e or through

e

-

challan

(additional bank charges may apply)

.

The application fee

is non

-

refundable.

Application Process

For details on filling up of online application form

and s

ubmission of Online Application Forms

, please see the application website

.

Zonal GATE Office

Tentative List of

Examination Cities

*

Chairperson

, GATE

,

IISc

Bangalore

,

Bengaluru

-

560 012

Website:

gate.iisc.ernet.in

Alappuzha, Aluva, Ananthapur, Attingal, Bagalkot, Bangalore, Bellary, Belgaum, Bidar,

Chengannur, Davengere, Gul

barga, Hassan, Hubli, Iduk

ki, Kannur, Kanjirapally, Kasar

god, Kolar,

Kollam, Kothamangalam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Malappuram, Mangalore, Manipal,

Muvattupuzha, Mysore, Nedumangad, Pala, Palakkad, Payyannur,

Port Blair,

Punalur, Shimoga,

Thrissur,

Tumkur and Vadakara

Chairperson

, GATE

,

IIT Bombay,

Powai, Mumbai

-

400 076

Website:

www.gate.iitb.ac.in

Ahmedabad, Ahmednagar, Amravati, Anand, Aurangabad, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Gandhinagar, Goa,

Hyderab

ad, Jalgaon, Kolhapur,

Mehsana, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nanded, N

ashik, Navi Mumbai, Pune,

Rajkot, Ratnagiri, Sangli, Satara, Secunderabad, Solapur, Surat, Thane and Vadodara

Chairperson

, GATE

,

IIT Delhi,

Hauz Khas,

New Delhi

–

110016

Website:

gate

.iitd.ac.in

Ajmer, Alwar, Bahadurgarh, Bikaner, New Delhi, Delhi

-

NCR, F

aridabad, Gurgaon, Hisar

-

Rohtak,

Indore, Jammu, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Karnal, Kota, Mathura, Palwal,

Samba,

Sikar

,

Udaipur

-

Chittorgarh and Ujjain

Chairperson

, GATE, IIT Guwahati

Guwahati

–

781039

Website:

gate

.iitk.ac.in

Agartala, Asanso

l

-

Durgapur,

Dhanbad,

Ga

ngtok, Guwahati, Imphal, Jorhat, Kalyani, Patna,

Silchar, Siliguri, Shillong and Tezpur

Chairperson

, GATE, IIT Kanpur

Kanpur

–

208016

Website:

www.iitk.ac.in/gate

Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Kanpur, Lucknow and Varanasi

Chairperson

, GATE

,

IIT Kharagpur

Kharagpur

–

721302

Website:

www.gate.iitkgp.ac.in

Balasore, Berhampur (Odisha), Bhilai, Bhimavaram, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur (CG), Cuttack, Eluru,

Hooghly, Jamshedpur, Kakinada, Kharagpur, Kolkata, Raipur, Rajahmundry, Ranc

hi, Rourkela,

Sambalpur, Tadepalligudem, Vijayawada

,

Visakhapatnam

and

Vizianagaram

Chairperson

, GATE

,

IIT Madras

Chennai

–

600036

Website:

gate.iitm.ac.in

Angamaly , Bapatla, Chennai North, Chennai South, Chittoor, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindigul,

Erna

kulam, Erode, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kanyakumari, Karimnagar, Karur, Khammam,

Madurai, Nagercoil, Nalgonda, Namakkal, Nellore, Ongole, Puducherry (Pondicherry), Salem,

Thanjavur, Thiruchengode, Thiruvannamalai, Thiruvananthapuram, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunel

veli,

Tirupati, Tuticorin, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar and Warangal

Chairperson

, GATE

,

IIT Roorkee

Roorkee

–

247667

Website:

www.iitr.ac.in/gate

Ambala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Chandigarh

-

Mohali

-

Fatehgarh Sahib, Dehradun, Ghaziabad,

Haldwani

-

Bhimtal, H

amirpur (HP)

-

Una, Jalandhar

-

Phagwara, Kurukshetra, Ludhiana

-

Moga,

Meerut, Moradabad, Noida, Panchkula, Panipat, Pathankot, Patiala

-

Sangrur, Roorkee

-

Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Sirmaur, Solan

-

Shimla, Sonepat and Yamunanagar

*

List of cities may change.

I

MPORTANT DATES

FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Starting date

Tues

day

1

st

Sept 201

5

Ending date

Thur

s

day

1

st

Oct

.

201

5

20 x 24 = 480 sq. cm.

Date

s

of Examination

B

etween

30

th

January 2016 and 7

th

February

201

6 (

On

Saturdays and Sunday

s)

The exact schedule will be given on the GATE 201

6

website

http://gate.iisc.ernet.in