GATE 2024: Application Form, Exam Date, Exam Pattern

GATE 2024 Important Topics –31 Aug

Check out important topics according to the syllabus for the GATE 2024 exam. By studying and mastering these topics, you can gain a strong foundation in the subject and increase your chances of scoring well in the exam.

• Topic 1: Instrument Transformer
• Topic 2: Clamping Circuits
• Topic 3: Bolted Connections
• Topic 4: Consensus Theorem
• Topic 5: Carnot Cycle

GATE 2024 Overview

GATE 2024 notification has been released on 24 Aug 2023. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the exam by filling out the application form. The GATE exam shall be conducted in two shifts on the weekends(Saturday and Sunday) of the first and second week of February 2024. Eligible candidates will be issued admit cards to contest the exam.

Every significant aspect and detail, like notification, eligibility criteria, registration, syllabus, exam pattern, and previous year papers, have been covered in this post. Candidates planning to write the GATE exam 2024 must check the details carefully.

GATE 2024 Syllabus

GATE 2024 syllabus and information brochure have been made available by IISc Bangalore. Candidates are able to download the syllabus pdf online via the official website and the link provided here. Last year, a minor change was made to the GATE syllabus. The subjective syllabus varies from paper to paper, whereas the General Aptitude (GA) syllabus is the same for all 30 papers.

GATE 2024 Books

Students who have completed or are in their final/3rd year of the undergraduate program must refer to these books for exam. These books not only help you gain a deep understanding of the subjects covered but will also help you to improve your problem-solving abilities. Check out important GATE 2024 books for effective preparation:

Topic	GATE Books	Author
Heat Transfer	Fundamentals of Engineering Heat and Mass Transfer	R.C. Sachdeva
Machine Design	Design of Machine Elements	V Bhandari
Engineering Mathematics	Higher Engineering Mathematics	B. S. Grewal
Fluid Mechanics	Introduction to Fluid Mechanics Fluid Machines	S. K. Som
Strength of Materials	Strength of Materials	U.C Jindal
Highway Engineering	Highway Engineering	S.K.Khanna, C.E.G.Justo
Structural Analysis	Basic Structural Analysis	C.S.Reddy
R.C.C. Design	R.C.C. Designs (Reinforced Concrete Structures)	B.C.Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, Arun Jain
Power Electronics	Power Electronics	P.S.Bimbhra
Signals Systems	Signals and Systems	Oppenheim Alan V, Willsky Alan S, Nawab S. Hamid
Control Systems	Control Systems Engineering	I.J.Nagrath, M. Gopal
Electrical Machines	Electrical Machinery	P. S. Bimbhra
Measurements	A Course In Electrical And Electronic Measurements And Instrumentation	A K Sawhney
Electromagnetic Fields	Engineering Electromagnetics	William H Hayt, John A Buck
Engineering Mathematics	Higher Engineering Mathematics	B. S. Grewal
Power Systems	Electrical Power Systems	C. L. Wadhwa

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GATE 2024 Exam Highlights

GATE 2024 is the most important exam for candidates seeking entry to postgraduate programs at prestigious institutes across the country. Check the GATE exam highlights in the table given below:

Particulars	Details
GATE Full Form	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE 2024 Conducting Body	Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
Level of GATE Exam	National Level
Mode of exam	Online
Duration of the exam	180 minutes (3 hours)
Total Papers	30 papers
Total Questions	55 (subject) + 10 (GA) = 65
Question Type	MSQ, MCQ, and NAT
Language of GATE 2024 exam	English
Negative Marking	Yes
Total Exam Centers	219 approx.

 

GATE 2024 Exam Dates

Candidates seeking admission to M.Tech. and other postgraduate courses in India through the GATE exam should know the important dates. In the table below, check out the dates of important events scheduled by IISc Bangalore in 2024 as well as the dates of other events:

Events	Dates
Notification	Aug 2023
Registration start date	31 August 2023
GATE registration last date (without late fee)	12 October 2023
Modifications in application form	19 to 24 November 2023
Admit Card release date	3 January 2024
GATE exam date 2024	3 February 2024 4 February 2024 10 February 2024 11 February 2024
Response sheet	16 February 2024
Answer key	21 February 2024
Result	16 March 2024
Availability of scorecard	23 March 2024

GATE 2024 Eligibility Criteria

GATE eligibility criteria 2024 have been released in the official notification by the concerned authority. It will include important conditions candidates must meet to be eligible for the exam. Before submitting the application form, candidates should examine the eligibility criteria for the GATE exam carefully. The eligibility criteria include age limit, educational qualification, nationality, and other factors.

GATE Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold one of the undergraduate degrees to apply for the exam. The exam is also open to students in their third or final year of an undergraduate program. The detailed education qualification will be uploaded after the release of the official notification.

Additionally, all graduates holding degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, science, commerce, or the arts that the government has approved are eligible to sit for the GATE 2024 exam.

GATE Eligibility Criteria: Age Limit, Pass Percentage, and Nationality

Following are the details on the nationality, pass percentage, and age limit criteria of GATE 2024:

• Pass Percentage: There are no minimum pass percentage requirements to apply for the exam.
• Age Limit: There is no set age limit for applying to the GATE exam.
• Nationality: To apply for GATE 2024, candidates must be of Indian origin. Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are also eligible to apply for the exam.

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2024 for International Students

GATE exam is open to applicants from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates. Candidates from these countries must have completed or be in the final year or pre-final year of their bachelor’s degree in engineering and technology or equivalent.

GATE 2024 Application Form

The registration window for the GATE 2024 is opened on 30 August 2023. Eligible candidates can register by completing the GATE application form. The application form is available on the IISC Bangalore website. Candidates will be able to apply for the GATE exam online until the 29 September without any late fees and 13 October with late fees.

Steps to Fill GATE Exam Application Form

Check out the following essential steps for filling out the GATE exam form:

• Visit the official website of GOAPS.
• Exercise the registration process by filling in the required details.
• After completing registration, open the GATE Login window.
• Fill out the application form by entering personal details, academic details, etc.
• Upload a photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the exam fee through a debit card, credit card, or net banking.
• Submit the application form and take a printout of it for future reference.

GATE Application Fee

The application fee is not transferable or refundable. The application fee can be paid by debit card, credit card, wallet, or net banking. Additional bank fees may be charged on the fee payment depending on the current norms.

Category	Fees	Late Fees (During the extended period)
Female (per paper)	Rs 900	Rs 1,400
SC/ ST/ PwD (per paper)	Rs 900	Rs 1,400
Other candidates (including International Applicants) (per paper)	Rs 1,800	Rs 2,300

GATE Exam Pattern

The exam pattern describes the basic structure of the question paper. It elucidates details on the number of questions, marks, duration, etc. The question paper shall comprise Multiple-choice (MCQ), Multiple Select (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. There is a negative marking for multiple-choice questions, but for questions with numerical answers, there is no negative marking. Let’s check the crucial details of the GATE 2024 exam pattern in the table below:

Sections	Total Questions	Total Marks	Duration
General Aptitude	10 Questions	100 Marks	3 hours (180 minutes)
Core Subjects	55 Questions
Total	65 Questions

GATE Exam Marking Scheme

The mark distribution in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, DA and XL differs from the other papers such as General Aptitude is 15 marks, and Subjective questions are 85 marks which makes the total 100 marks.

• For incorrect answers, 1/3 of the marks will be deducted, i.e. (0.33) for one-mark questions
• 2/3 of the marks will be deducted, i.e. (0.66) for incorrect answers to two-mark questions.
• For incorrect answers to NAT questions, no marks will be deducted.

GATE 2024 Admit Card

The link to download the GATE admit card will be available a few days before the exam date. Candidates who register for the GATE exam 2024 can access their admit cards from the official website. Candidates must double-check the information on their admit card, and if there is any discrepancy, they must immediately contact the helpline services. To download their GATE admit card, candidates must first enter their GOAPS Enrollment ID and password. Carry your admit card to the exam hall as it is required for entry.

Steps to download GATE Exam Admit Card

The step-by-step process to download the admit card is given below:

• Visit the GATE exam 2024 official website.
• Click on the GATE login link
• Enter your registration number and password.
• Click on the link to download the admit card.
• Admit cards will be available for download in pdf format.
• Save it and make a printout to bring with you to the exam.

GATE 2024 Question Papers

GATE 2024 question papers will be made available after the exam. Candidates can review the official GATE previous year’s question papers to understand the exam’s difficulty level and format. This page contains GATE question papers with solutions. Candidates can download GATE question papers and other previous year’s papers using the direct links in the table.

GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME)	GATE ME Questions & Solution
GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)	GATE EC Questions & Solutions
GATE Computer Sci. & Engineering (CSE)	GATE CS Questions & Solutions
GATE Electrical Engineering (EE)	GATE EE Questions & Solutions
GATE Civil Engineering (CE)	GATE CE Shift 1 Questions & Solutions GATE CE Shift 2 Questions & Solutions

GATE 2024 Answer Key

The authorities will make the answer key available a few days after the GATE 2024 exam. Candidates’ response sheets will be released before the release of the answer key. Students can calculate their probable exam score using the response sheet and GATE answer key before the results are announced. Candidates will have the opportunity to file objections to the answer key within the time frame specified. The final answer key will be made available along with the result.

GATE 2024 Result

GATE result will be released in the month of March 2024, following the release of the final answer keys. Candidates who will secure a valid score can download their GATE scorecard from the GATE official website. Please keep in mind that the scorecard of the GATE exam is only valid for three years from the date of the result announcement.

GATE 2024 Counseling

COAP will conduct admissions counseling for M.Tech. courses offered by IITs, and CCMT will conduct admissions counseling for M.Tech. Programs offered by NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and CFTIs. Eligible candidates must attend the GATE 2024 counseling as scheduled. Registration, choice filling, choice locking, seat assignment, document verification, and other stages make up the counseling process. Candidates who complete these steps successfully will be eligible for admission to the institute of their choice.