GATE Civil Engineering 2024: Exam Date, Latest Information, Notification

GATE Civil Engineering 2024: Exam Date, Latest Information, Notification

ByMohit Uniyal  |  Updated on: May 3, 2023
Check out the information on GATE Civil Engineering 2024. Keep track of the Latest Information. The application process will begin in August with the release of Notification brochure.

GATE Civil Engineering examination 2024 registration process will be started soon. The exam will be conducted by IISc Bangalore. The GATE CE exam will be conducted on weekends of one first and second week of February 2024. Authorities will also release the exact exam dates for conducting the GATE exam. 

The GATE Civil Engineering examination is a National level examination for graduates in Engineering/ Technology. The conducting authority will release the official notification in the month of September 2023. Candidates are advised to check the GATE Civil Engineering exam details such as notification, selection process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and other information in the below sections, before applying for the examination.

GATE Civil Engineering Exam 2024 Overview

IISc Bangalore will be conducting the GATE Civil Engineering Exam 2024. It is a National level entrance exam conducted for candidates with aiming Civil Engineering as their major for post-graduate admissions in IITs, NITs, or foreign universities or to get jobs in PSUs. Each year after the commencement of the exam, a scorecard is released along with the result which remains valid for a maximum of three years for post-graduate admission and 1 to 2 years for PSUs' recruitment. 

GATE Civil Engineering exam is conducted once every year. Civil Engineering is a branch of GATE that leads to a professional engineering discipline that will deal with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment. It is considered to be the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering.

Important Dates of GATE Civil Engineering Exam 2024

The official notification brochure and exam schedule for all aspiring candidates will be released by IISc Bangalore. The upcoming GATE CE exam will be conducted in two shifts if the number of registered candidates is high. The GATE CE examination 2024 will be conducted in February 2024.

Dates of the GATE CE exam are not released yet, will be notified in the notification brochure soon. Candidates can check out the tentative dates regarding the GATE Civil Engineering exam listed in the table below.

EventsImportant Dates (Tentative)

GATE 2024 Registration Start Date (without late fee)

August 2023

GATE Registration Last Date (without late fee)

September 2023

Closing Date of Extended GATE Application Process

October 2023 

Modifications in GATE 2024 Application

November 2023

GATE 2024 Admit Card Release Date

January 2024

GATE 2024 Exam Date

February 2024

Candidate's response available in the Application portal

February 2024

Answer Key

February 2024 

Result

March 2024 

Availability of Score Card 

March 2024

GATE Civil Engineering Registration

The GATE Civil Engineering online application form-filling process will be live soon. Candidates will be able to register along without late fees till September 2023. Check out some important details regarding the GATE Civil Engineering registration process.

How to Apply Online for GATE Civil Engineering Exam?

Below stated are all the steps on how to apply online for the GATE CE exam:

  • Visit the GATE Online Application Processing System online, also known as GOAPS. 
  • The first step is registration.
  • Register for the GATE Civil Engineering exam using your full name, a valid e-mail address, mobile number, and a password of your choice.
  • Login to GOAPS using the enrollment ID provided and the chosen password.
  • Fill out the application form with all the required details.
  • Upload the scanned documents, photograph, and signature as per the specifications.

Documents to Upload for GATE Civil Engineering Exam

Here is the list of the documents required for the submission to complete the application form for the GATE Civil Engineering exam:

Document

Size

Format

Photograph

50 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

Signature

10 KB to 200 KB

JPG/JPEG

GATE CE Application Fees

The GATE CE application fee details as per various categories and times of payment are mentioned below. The application fee is accepted only in online mode.

Candidate Category

GATE CE Application fee

Application fee with late fine

Female candidates (per paper)

₹ 850

₹ 1,350

SC/ST/PwD category candidates (per paper)

₹ 850

₹ 1,350

All other candidates (per paper)

₹ 1,700

₹ 2,200

GATE CE Application Fee for Foreign Candidates

The application fee for foreign candidates is given below. 

Examination Centres

Application fee

Application Fee with late fine

Centers in India

₹ 1700

₹ 2200

Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu (per paper)

US$ 100

US$ 150

Dubai and Singapore (per paper)

US$ 200

US$ 250

GATE Civil Engineering Selection Process

The GATE Civil Engineering selection process consists of an online computer-based examination. Candidates who appear for the examination after a successful attempt will receive a GATE score as their result. The GATE CE score remains valid for three years from the date of the announcement of results. Afterward, students have to go through the CCMT (Centralised counseling for M.Tech/ M.Plan) process for admissions. The weightage for admissions is provided below.

  • GATE CE score: 70% weightage
  • Test/ Interview and/ or academic record: 30% weightage

GATE Civil Engineering Admit Card

After successfully applying for the exam, candidates can download the hall ticket from the official website. Admit cards for GATE Civil Engineering 2024 exam will be downloaded from the official website or the GOAPS portal before the commencement of the exam. The release date of the admit card will be in January 2024. The admit card will carry the candidate’s information, exam date, exam center address, and shift timings on it.

How to Download GATE CE Admit Card?

Candidates who applied for the exam will be able to download the GATE Civil Engineering admit card using the following steps:

  • Visit the official website or the GOAPS portal.
  • Click on the 'GATE 2024 admit card' link.
  • Enter your login credentials.
  • Admit card is displayed on the screen. 

GATE Civil Engineering Eligibility Criteria

The GATE CE eligibility criteria are released by the officials along with the official brochure for the candidates. It is advised for the candidates to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the exam application form. The important criteria for exam eligibility are mentioned below.

GATE Civil Engineering Educational Qualification

Candidates pursuing the third or higher year of any UG degree are eligible to appear for the GATE CE 2024 examination, i.e. the eligibility criteria will be in the 10+2+3 pattern. Also, applicants who have completed any degree course in Technology/ Engineering/ Science/ Architecture/ Commerce/ Arts are eligible to apply.

Nationality for GATE Civil Engineering

There is no limitation on the nationality for the GATE CE 2024 examination. Candidates of any nationality can attempt the exam and choose their centers accordingly. Moreover, candidates who are living in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia, and United Arab Emirates (UAE) can also appear for the examination. Such candidates must have completed or must be in their final year or the pre-final year of their Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Technology or equivalent.

GATE CE Age Limit

There is no upper age limit to appear for the GATE CE 2024 examination. Candidates can attempt the examination at any age. There is no maximum or minimum age limit to appear for the examination.

Exam Pattern of GATE Civil Engineering Exam

GATE CE exam pattern is released along with the detailed brochure. The GATE exam consists of three kinds of questions, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.

  • The GATE CE Exam will be 180 minutes long with 65 questions.
  • There are no negative markings for Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions.
  • For MCQ-type questions, 1/3rd marks are deducted for 1 mark questions, and 2/3rd marks are deducted for 2 mark questions.

GATE Civil Engineering Exam Sections

Number of questions

Total Marks

General Aptitude (GA)

10

15

Candidate’s Selected Subject - Civil Engineering

55

85

Total

65

100

Syllabus for GATE Civil Engineering Exam

The GATE Civil Engineering syllabus carries the topics listed by officials for the 2024 exam. Apart from General Aptitude, there are a total of 8 distinct sections in the GATE CE syllabus 2024. Check out the complete list of the topics:

How to Prepare for GATE Civil Engineering Exam?

Candidates who will be taking the GATE Civil Engineering exam require enough time to prepare for their exam. Hence, such candidates should utilize this time wisely to get a good rank in the exam. In order to get a good AIR in the GATE CE 2024 exam, you need to have proper and good guidance from exam experts. This can be achieved through a good study plan, regular mock tests, a well-curated booklist, & regular revision. Check the GATE study material for Civil Engineering here.

GATE Civil Engineering Study Plan

BYJU'S Exam Prep has launched a new initiative the GATE Civil Champion Study Plan, which will help you to figure out how you should prepare for the GATE CE exam 2024. Follow the plan for daily topic-wise questions, study notes, and more. Also, you can analyze your performance and can discuss your queries with our experts on BYJU'S Exam Prep.

GATE Civil Engineering Test Series

We have launched the online test series for the GATE CE exam to help you analyze your performance and score better in the exam. Attempt the GATE CE test series in a regular fashion to get the best results. The GATE CE mock test is also accompanied by a detailed solution for better understanding.

GATE CE Online Coaching 2024

Prepare with India's top teachers for GATE CE exam preparation and gain excellent conceptual clarity of the complete syllabus. Enroll in GATE CE Online coaching 2024 for proper guidance and regular doubt resolution. It will help you reach your target score with ease.

GATE CE Previous Year Cut-off

GATE CE Previous year's cut-off is given below here. The cut-off is the minimum mark that you need to get to secure a rank and get a scorecard. Every year cut-off marks are announced separately by each participating Institute. You can check the last year's GATE CE cut-off for previous years as given below. It is determined separately as per the category of the candidate, and the engineering discipline of the candidate as well.

GATE CE 2023 Cutoff

Branch

GEN

OBC/EWS

SC/ST/PwD

CE

26.6

23.9

17.7

GATE CE 2022 Cutoff

The GATE CE 2022 cut-off was released after the result declaration. Candidates can check the cutoff marks of the various categories for the GATE Civil Engineering branch provided in the table below.

Branch

GEN

OBC/EWS

SC/ST/PwD

CE

30.4

27.3

20.2

GATE CE 2021 Cutoff

The GATE CE 2021 cut-off was released by IIT Bombay. In the table given below, we have provided the cutoff marks of the various categories for the GATE Civil Engineering branch.

Branch

GEN

OBC/EWS

SC/ST/PwD

CE

29.2

26.2

19.4

GATE CE Previous Year Question Papers

In the table provided below, we have provided the question paper for the years, for candidates to download. To make your GATE CE exam preparation swift, and in order to stay ahead in the competition, we would suggest you solve the GATE CE previous year's question papers. Solving the GATE CE previous year papers will help you to know your weakness so that you can work on them. The GATE CE question papers for the years 2022 and 2021 have been provided below.

GATE Civil Engineering Question Paper 

GATE CE [Shift 1]

Download PDF

GATE CE [Shift 2]

Download PDF

GATE CE [Shift 1]

Download PDF

GATE CE [Shift 2]

Download PDF

Books for GATE Civil Engineering Exam

GATE Civil Engineering exam is a highly competitive exam and candidates appearing for the same require utmost care while choosing the apt study material. Aspirants can find here the list of best reference books for the GATE CE Exam to reach the goal effectively:

GATE Civil Engineering Books

Topic

Book Name

Strength of Materials

Strength of Materials by U.C Jindal

Structural Analysis

Basic Structural Analysis by C.S.Reddy

R.C.C. Design

R.C.C. Designs (Reinforced Concrete Structures) by B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Jain

Design Of Steel Structures

Design Of Steel Structures by S.K Duggal

Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering

Basics and Applied Soil Mechanics by Gopal Ranjan, A.S.R.Rao

Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines

Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics by Dr. P.N.Modi, Dr. S.M Seth

Highway Engineering

Highway Engineering by S.K.Khanna, C.E.G.Justo

Surveying

Surveying (vol. 1,2,3) by B.C.Punia, Askok jain, Arun Jain

Engineering Hydrology

Engineering Hydrology by K Subramanya

Irrigation Engineering

Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures - S.K Garg

Engineering Mathematics

Higher Engineering Mathematics by B.S. Grewal

Aptitude

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

GATE Civil Engineering Result

The GATE CE result 2024 will be released on March 2024 on the official website. IISc Bangalore will announce the results. The official notification of the GATE exam for CE 2024 will contain information regarding the release date of the GATE CE result. The direct link to check the GATE CE final result will be updated here. The GATE CE scorecards of the qualified candidates can be downloaded free of cost after the announcement of the result. 

FAQs on GATE Civil Engineering

  • The GATE Civil Engineering Exam is a specific stream of the GATE examination that is meant for students who want to pursue a postgraduate degree in civil engineering. Scoring well in the GATE CE exam is important for students who want to get admission to the top engineering colleges in India or abroad.

  • The application date or starting date of the application filing process for the GATE Civil Engineering exam 2024 will be August 2024. If a candidate applies after the last date for the GATE Civil Engineering application form, he/she can apply by paying a fine.

  • The dates for the GATE CE exam are not released yet. It is expected that the last date to apply online for the GATE Civil Engineering exam without paying the fine will be set in September 2023. If candidates apply after the last date for the exam then they will have to apply with a late fee.

  • The application process is not started yet. Aspirants who want to apply for the exam will be able to apply directly from the official website of the participating institute of GATE 2024, IISc Bangalore, or the GOAPS portal. The starting date for online application is expected to be in August 2023.

  • Find the best test series for the GATE Civil Engineering exam here at BYJU'S Exam Prep, prepared in accordance with the latest pattern by our expert mentors. We have provided the exam-oriented test series for the aspirants which will not only help candidates to evaluate their preparation but will also clear their conceptual doubts.

  • Yes, according to the latest notification, there was a 10% reservation quota for Economically weaker sections (EWS). Candidates are advised to go through the latest GATE CE notification for more details about the reservation.

  • In the syllabus of the GATE Civil Engineering exam, there are three major sections i.e. General Aptitude (GA), Engineering Mathematics, and Civil Engineering based topics. The Civil Engineering topics are further divided into 6 major sections which are:

    • Structural Engineering
    • Environmental engineering
    • Transportation Engineering
    • Geotechnical Engineering
    • Water Resources Engineering
    • Geomatics Engineering
  • The GATE exam for Civil Engineering 2024 will be conducted by IISc Bangalore. The conducting body for the exam changes every year among 7 IITs and IISc Bangalore. So this time IISc Bangalore will conduct the exam.

  • Candidates can download the GATE Civil Engineering previous year's question papers from the links given below:

    Candidates can download the GATE CE question papers for each set of question papers as well.

  • Yes, the GATE Civil Engineering exam is conducted only in a single language and that is "English". In the exam, many candidates from different countries appear as well but the language of the exam remains the same.

  • No, there is no limit to attempting the GATE Civil Engineering exam. However, the appearing candidate must fulfill the eligibility criteria as per the official notification to appear for the examination.

  • No, there is no sectional cut-off for the GATE Civil Engineering exam. There is one cutoff for qualifying for the exam. The cut-off marks for the individual category are released separately for a candidate to check.

  • GATE CE 2024 notification PDF is released officially by IISc Bangalore in the month of August on its official website. Candidates must visit the official website of the conducting institute to stay updated with the latest information.

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