GATE
GATE 2022 admit card release date has been postponed again by the IIT Kharagpur. Fresh date to download the admit card will be announced shortly. Candidates will need to visit the official website gate.iitkgp.ac.in and log into it to download the admit card.
GATE 2022 will be conducted on February 5, 6, 12 and 13. The paper-wise GATE 2022 exam dates have been released by the IIT Kharagpur. Candidates can check the same below. Like last year, a time slot has been allotted for miscellaneous activities related to the exam. Out of all the papers, Civil Engineering (CE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) papers will be conducted in two slots on different dates. GATE 2022 Mock Test are available on the official portal. Candidates need NOT log in to the official portal to attempt the mock tests.
The application correction was over on November 18. The application correction window was made available by the IIT Kharagpur on November 1, 2021. Candidates could edit their Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Category, Address, Qualifying Degree Details, Exam Paper and Exam City. Students aspiring for GATE Exam 2022 can check all the information related to the exam in the article below. GATE 2022 application form last date with a late fee was October 7, 2021.
What is GATE Exam?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is an online national level examination conducted for Master of Engineering (ME), Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India. The exam is jointly conducted by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Roorkee and Indian Institute for Science, Bangalore (IISC Bangalore), on a rotational basis on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB – GATE), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD), Government of India.
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What’s new in GATE Exam 2022?
GATE 2022 information brochure has been released. The brochure comprises details regarding the newly introduced changes in the exam. Candidates can check the new things below:
- New Papers: Two new subjects have been introduced: Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (combined) and Geomatics Engineering. The total number of subjects increased to 29 for GATE 2022.
- More Centres: There is an increase in the number of GATE 2022 exam centres. The exam will be conducted at 221 centres across India. However, this is a tentative number, in case of any change, the same will be updated here.
- Relaxed Eligibility Criteria to be continued: GATE 2022 eligibility criteria will be the same as that of the last year which was relaxed from the minimum 10+2+4 (previous) to a minimum of 10+2+3 (ongoing). It enabled the students studying in the third year of their undergraduate course to appear for the entrance test. The GATE score is valid for the next three years from the date of the result declaration.
- Appear for more than one paper: In another change last year, students applying for GATE could opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear for only one subject. The same will be continued this year as well.
- All Test Papers of GATE 2022 will be objective type. The pattern of questions may include:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ),
- Multiple Select Questions (MSQ) and/or
- Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions
GATE 2022 Highlights
GATE 2022 is the biggest exam for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate courses offered by IITs, NITs, IIITs and other renowned institutes across the country. Candidates can check highlights related to the GATE exam in the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| GATE Full Form | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering |
| Organizing Body | IIT Kharagpur |
| Exam Level | All India Level |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based Test (Online) |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of Subject Papers | 29 |
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject)= 65 |
| Question Type | MCQ, MSQ, NAT |
| Applications Per Year | More than 8 Lakhs (Expected) |
| Number of Exam Centers | 221 |
| Official Website | gate.iitkgp.ac.in |
| Official Brochure | Download Here |
GATE 2021 Exam Dates
The paper-wise GATE 2022 exam dates are given below:
| Exam Dates (Day) | Time (IST) | Activities/Paper |
|---|---|---|
| 4-Feb-2022 (Friday) | 14:00 – 17:00 hrs | Miscellaneous Activities* |
| 5-Feb-2022 (Saturday) | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs
(Forenoon Session – FN) |
CS & BM |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs
(Afternoon Session – AN) |
EE & MA | |
| 6-Feb-2022 (Sunday) | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs
(Forenoon Session – FN) |
EC, ES, ST, NM, MT & MN |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs
(Afternoon Session – AN) |
CY, CH, PI, XH, IN, AG, GG & TF | |
| 11-Feb-2022 (Friday) | 14:00 – 17:00 hrs | Miscellaneous Activities* |
| 12-Feb-2022 (Saturday) | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs
(Forenoon Session – FN) |
CE-1**, BT, PH & EY |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs
(Afternoon Session – AN) |
CE-2**, XE & XL | |
| 13-Feb-2022 (Sunday) | 09:00 – 12:00 hrs
(Forenoon Session – FN) |
ME-1**, PE & AR |
| 14:30 – 17:30 hrs
(Afternoon Session – AN) |
ME-2**, GE & AE |
Miscellaneous activities will include the following tasks:
- Scribes selection (if any)
- Preparation of exam centre including Sanitisation & other activities (display posters, signboard, seating arrangements etc.)
- Visit by Candidates to check the exam centre, etc. (Optional)
Candidates aspiring for admission to M.Tech. and several other postgraduate courses in India through GATE 2022 can check the schedule of the exam below:
| GATE 2022 Events | GATE 2022 Dates | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Upcoming Events | ||
| Admit card download | To be announced | Download the admit card from GATE official website. It is an essential document and will be required until the admission process |
| Miscellaneous Activities | To be Notified | Optional visit by Candidates to check the exam centre |
| Exam day | 5-Feb-2022
6-Feb-2022 12-Feb-2022 to 13-Feb-2022 |
The exam is being conducted in the morning and afternoon slots. |
| Result announcement | 17-Mar-2021 | Download the GATE scorecard from its official website |
| Raise objections against payment of Rs 500 per question | To be notified | Candidates need to provide valid proof against every objection. The fee will be refunded to the candidate if the authority accepts the objection(s). |
| Provisional Answer Key release | To be notified | Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key. There will be a fee against every objection raised by a candidate |
| Past Events | ||
| Official website live | 1-Aug-2021 | IIT Bombay to conduct GATE 2022 Exam |
| Application form availability | 2-Sep-2021 | Registrations to be done online only. No change in the Registration fee. |
| Last date to fill the application form | 30-Sep-2021 | Candidates must complete their registrations before the last date as, without it, they will not be allowed to appear in the exam |
| Last date to register with late fee | 7-Oct-2021 | Candidates could register for the GATE 2022 by paying Rs 500 in addition to the application fee. |
| Application form correction window | Free: 26-Oct-2021 to 1-Nov-2021
Paid: 1-Nov-2021 to 18-Nov-2021 |
Candidates can correct their details and change their image/signature. An additional fee will be applicable. |
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Through GATE, candidates can seek admission or financial assistance for admission to the Master’s programmes and doctoral programmes in Engineering, Architecture and relevant branches of Science. Qualifying GATE is mandatory for admission to the courses offered at MHRD-supported institutes and other government agencies. These institutes include IITs, IISc, NITs, IIITs, Government-Funded Technical Institutes (GFTIs) and other universities in India. GATE scores are also used by Public Sector Units (PSUs) for job recruitments.
GATE 2022 Admission Process
The GATE admission process starts with the filling of the application form to the seat allotment after counselling. Candidates can check the GATE 2022 Admission process below:
- Filling GATE 2022 Application Form: The first step is to fill the application form. Candidates who are aspiring for the exam, have to register themselves on the GOAPS website.
- Download GATE 2022 Admit Card: After registration, candidates are required to download their GATE admit card. Admit card release date is yet to be announced by the exam conducting authority.
- Appear for the GATE 2022 Exam: As per the subject chosen, candidates have to appear for the exam on the scheduled date.
- GATE 2022 Result Declaration: The exam conducting authority will announce the result in the third week of March. The result will comprise candidates’ marks, normalised scores and rank.
- Participate in GATE 2022 Counselling Process: The counselling will be conducted for the GATE qualified candidates to choose the college and branch as per their rank and choice.
GATE 2022 Admit Card
Only after successful registration, candidates will be able to download their admit card from the GOAPS Portal. Students can download their GATE 2022 Admit Card by following the simple steps:
- Visit the official website gate.iitkgp.ac.in
- Enter your GATE Enrollment ID and Password and click Submit
- Click on the link available to download the GATE Admit Card
- Download and take multiple coloured printouts of the document
- Check for any discrepancies, if any
Click Here to check details about GATE 2022 Admit Card
GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates aspiring for GATE exam must meet all the eligibility conditions before filling the application form. Students can check the eligibility criteria below:
Educational Qualification: To apply for GATE 2022, candidates must possess either of the below-mentioned undergraduate degrees. Students who are studying in the third or final years of any undergraduate degree are also eligible to appear for the exam.
- BE/BTech
- BPharma
- BArch
- BSc (Research)/BS
- Professional Society Examination (equivalent to BE/BTech/BArch)
- MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent
- Integrated ME/MTech
- Integrated MSc/Integrated BS-MS
- Integrated ME/MTech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)
Pass Percentage: No minimum pass percentage criteria is defined as GATE 2022 eligibility.
Age Limit: There is no age limit defined to apply for the GATE exam.
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
GATE Eligibility Criteria for International Students: Candidates belonging to Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are also eligible to apply for GATE 2022.
Click Here to check detailed GATE 2022 Eligibility Criteria
GATE 2022 Application Form
The application form was released by the IIT Kharagpur on September 2, 2021. Eligible candidates were required to visit the official website to fill GATE 2022 Application Form through the GOAPS portal. Students can follow the steps below to register for exam:
Step-1: Register for GATE
Step-2: Fill Application Form
Step-3: Upload Required Documents
Step-4: Pay GATE Application Fee
Step-5: Accept Declaration and Submit the Application
GATE 2022 Application Fee
The application Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Candidates can pay the application fee using either net banking/debit card/credit card/wallet. According to the prevailing norms, additional bank charges may be applicable on the fee payment.
| Category | Fees (September 2 to Sept 28) | Late Fees |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PwD (per paper) | Rs 750 | Rs 1,250 |
| Female (per paper) | Rs 750 | Rs 1,250 |
| Other candidates (including International Applicants) (per paper) | Rs 1,500 | Rs 2,000 |
GATE 2022 Syllabus
IIT Kharagpur has released the GATE 2022 syllabus along with the information brochure. There has been no change in the syllabus. The exam syllabus varies from paper to paper selected by the candidates. However, the syllabus of the General Aptitude (GA) section will be the same for all 29 papers. The section of General Aptitude will hold 15% weightage, while 85% of marks would be given to the core subjects.
GATE 2022 Exam Pattern
Students aspiring for the exam can check all the GATE Paper Pattern related details such as type of Questions and Marking scheme from the table below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Number of Subjects (Papers) | 29 |
| Sections |
|
| Type of Questions |
|
| Questions for testing these abilities |
|
| Number of Questions | 10 (GA) + 55 (subject) = 65 Questions |
| Distribution of Marks in all Papers except papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL |
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| Distribution of Marks in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH and XL |
|
| Marking Scheme | Questions carry 1 mark and 2 marks |
| Negative Marking | For a wrong answer chosen in an MCQ, there will be negative marking as well. 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 |
Click Here to check the detailed GATE 2022 Exam Pattern
GATE 2022 Paper Combination Allowed
Candidates planning to give the GATE 2022 can refer to the Paper Code and Paper Name in the table mentioned below for all the papers. The table also highlights the second choice of subject possible for their chosen programme.
| Code of the First(Primary) Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as Second Paper | Code of the First (Primary) Paper | Codes of Papers Allowed as The Second Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE | NM, XE | IN | EC, EE, PH |
| AG | ES, GE, XE, XL | MA | CS, GE, PH, ST |
| AR | CE | ME | AE, CH, NM, PI, XE |
| BM | BT, EC, IN, XL | MN | GE, GG, XE |
| BT | BM, XL | MT | PH, XE |
| CE | AE, AR, ES, GE, NM | NM | AE, CE, XE |
| CH | PE, XE | PE | CH, GG, XE |
| CS | EC, GE, MA, ST | PH | EC, GE, GG, IN, MA, MT, ST, XE |
| CY | XL | PI | ME, MT, XE |
| EC | IN, PH, EE, CS, GE | ST | MA, PH |
| EE | EC, IN | TF | XE |
| ES | AG, CE, GE | XE | AE, AG, CH, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF, NM |
| EY | XL | XH | ST |
| GE | CE, GG, ES, MN | XL | BM, BT, CY, EY |
| GG | GE, MN, PE, PH | * | * |
GATE 2022 Result
The result will be released on March 17, 2021, online on the official website. Candidates who appeared in the exam can check their results by logging into the portal. Only the aspirants who qualify for the GATE Exam will only be allowed to access the scorecard which will remain valid for three years from the date of declaration of result.
GATE 2021 Result: Steps to check
- Visit the official website
- Go to the results page and click on GATE Result
- GOAPS portal will appear, fill in the login details
- Click on the submit tab
- GOAPS candidate dashboard for GATE will open
- Click on the results section
- The GATE result will be displayed on the screen
Click Here to check details about GATE 2022 Result
GATE Rank V/s Institute
The qualifying cut off for all the colleges may vary every year but it has been observed that the rank required for admissions to top colleges remains nearly the same. Some of the examples for the ranks which are accepted by institutes are mentioned below in the table:
| Name of the Institute | Minimum GATE 2021 rank for admission |
|---|---|
| IISc Bangalore | Less than or equal to 100 |
| IIT Bombay | Less than or equal to 100
In some of the courses less than or equal to 600 |
| IIT Kharagpur | Less than or equal to 600 |
| IIT Hyderabad | Less than or equal to 1500 |
GATE 2022 cutoff
GATE 2022 cutoff will be announced by the exam conducting authority soon after the result. The cutoff/ qualifying marks are minimum marks required by the candidates to for the counselling and seat allotment process. Students can take a look at previous year GATE cutoffs for reference below:
GATE 2021 cutoff
GATE 2021 was conducted by IIT Delhi for 25 papers with Statistics as the new entrant. Take a look at the GATE cutoff 2021 as released by the IIT Bombay after the declaration of results.
| Paper Code | Highest Score | Highest Marks (out of 100) | Avg. Marks (out of 100) | Cut-off Marks (out of 100) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 1000 | 84.00 | 15.40 | 26.30 |
| AG | 1000 | 61.33 | 11.93 | 25.00 |
| AR | 1000 | 79.67 | 28.95 | 40.90 |
| BM | 1000 | 64.00 | 15.43 | 25.00 |
| BT | 1000 | 75.33 | 18.00 | 30.00 |
| CE* | 1000 | 95.56 | 15.30 | 29.20 |
| CH | 1000 | 89.67 | 19.40 | 35.10 |
| CS* | 1000 | 87.81 | 14.00 | 26.10 |
| CY | 996 | 91.33 | 20.90 | 36.20 |
| EC | 1000 | 82.00 | 12.63 | 25.00 |
| EE | 974 | 85.33 | 17.26 | 30.30 |
| ES | 966 | 88.00 | 23.90 | 39.60 |
| EY | 1000 | 78.00 | 23.50 | 35.70 |
| GG (Geology) | 945 | 72.67 | 25.60 | 38.90 |
| GG (Geophysics) | 1000 | 68.67 | 28.85 | 44.80 |
| IN | 933 | 79.00 | 20.94 | 36.00 |
| MA | 1000 | 68.33 | 19.20 | 29.00 |
| ME* | 979 | 93.22 | 16.60 | 33.00 |
| MN | 1000 | 77.67 | 16.80 | 31.00 |
| MT | 923 | 87.67 | 28.70 | 48.50 |
| PE | 947 | 88.67 | 31.20 | 51.40 |
| PH | 1000 | 69.67 | 22.00 | 32.80 |
| PI | 939 | 83.67 | 19.40 | 35.70 |
| ST | 1000 | 51.67 | 11.30 | 25.00 |
| TF | 945 | 79.67 | 24.50 | 41.80 |
| XE | 1000 | 90.33 | 22.00 | 37.00 |
| XH-C1 (Economics) | 1000 | 62.67 | 17.80 | 29.40 |
| XH-C2 (English) | 986 | 77.67 | 27.00 | 41.70 |
| “XH-C3 (Linguistics) | 1000 | 65.67 | 21.76 | 35.30 |
| XH-C4 (Philosophy) | 1000 | 71.00 | 23.40 | 37.90 |
| XH-C5 (Psychology) | 1000 | 77.33 | 32.60 | 48.50 |
| XH-C6 (Sociology) | 1000 | 66.00 | 21.18 | 34.30 |
| XL | 983 | 74.33 | 23.90 | 36.00 |
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Q. When will IIT Kharagpur conduct the GATE 2022?
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