Is GATE Tougher Than JEE? GATE vs JEE

A Comparative Analysis of GATE and JEE

When it comes to the exam structure and syllabus, a comparative analysis of GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) reveals distinct differences. GATE primarily focuses on assessing a candidate’s understanding of engineering concepts and their application in the chosen discipline. The exam consists of a single paper with a duration of three hours, comprising multiple-choice questions (MCQs), numerical answer type questions, and a few comprehension-based questions. The syllabus for GATE covers a wide range of topics specific to engineering branches, making it more specialized and in-depth.

On the other hand, JEE, which is conducted for undergraduate engineering admissions, consists of two main exams: JEE Main and JEE Advanced. JEE Main evaluates candidates on their understanding of physics, chemistry, and mathematics. It consists of MCQs and numerical answer-type questions. JEE Advanced, taken by top scorers of JEE Main, further delves into complex problem-solving and critical thinking skills. The syllabus for JEE covers a broader spectrum of topics, including those covered in GATE, but with a greater emphasis on problem-solving abilities.

GATE vs JEE (Advance/ Mains)

TheGATE exam is considered tougher than JEE exam. Students appearing in the GATE exam will get opportunities like admission to Master’s programs, job opportunities, Fellowships, etc whereas the students appearing in the JEE exam will get admission in the IITs, NITs, or private institutions for undergraduate programs. This proved that the level of the questions asked in the JEE exam is lower than in the GATE exam.

Competition and demand for a good score in the GATE exam are higher than in the JEE exams. Although more than 11 Lakh students sit for JEE exam each year, still the quality of competition is more in the GATE exam with 8 Lakhs applicants.

The syllabus of the GATE exam is quite vast and deep compared to the JEE syllabus. The level of General Aptitude testing is also high in the GATE exam. Math syllabus is also of a higher level of education asked in GATE than in JEE.

Why is GATE Tougher than JEE?

The GATE exam is considered tough because of many reasons. Let us try and find out why this exam is considered tough for Graduates.

• The GATE syllabusis wide and challenging. There are many subtopics in the GATE syllabus. Every topic which is read and studied in the graduation course is covered in the GATE exam along with General Aptitude.
• Not only MCQ-based questions are asked in the GATE exam. Numerical Answer Type questions are known to be very challenging and require precise calculation up to a few decimal points.
• Even though a virtual calculator is provided in the GATE exam still the calculations and numeric questions are quite challenging to solve and process.
• 65 questions are required to be solved within a 3 hours span.
• Covering the complete syllabus is difficult for students. Along with the syllabus completion, multiple revision of the syllabus is really important and requires 3-4 hours daily revision which is time-consuming for students and overburdens the students.
• The virtual calculator also requires extra practice since it is a bit different from the normal scientific calculators. Operating and becoming cognisant of the virtual calculator is another task for the students.

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