GATE 2023: Registration, Exam Date, Notification, Latest News

The GATE 2023 Exam Notification has been released by the conducting authority(IIT Kanpur), along with the official brochure, registration date, and application form dates. Earlier, GATE exam 2023 dates were released. The exam will be conducted on the 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th of February 2023 for 29 disciplines across India. GATE exam 2023 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. 

GATE exam 2022 was conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur at the national level in India. Every year, the GATE exam is administered by either IISc Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, and IIT Roorkee on a rotational basis. GATE full form is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.

The GATE 2023 exam has two more new papers: Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture and Geomatics Engineering. Hence, there will be 29 papers for the GATE 2023 examination instead of 27 papers (old) available as options to get admission to IITs, NITs, and other Centrally Funded Technical Institutions (CFTIs) in India. 

What is GATE Exam?

GATE exam or Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering is a national-level engineering entrance exam for admission into Master's Programs and recruitment in PSUs. There are 29 disciplines that take part in the examination. In the GATE exam, candidates can opt for 2 subjects as per the given guidelines by the officials.

Why Appear in GATE Exam?

Here are a few important points for candidates to know why it is important to appear in the GATE exam and what is GATE exam used for:

• With the GATE exam score, you can get admission in Master of Engineering (M.E.)/Master of Technology (M.Tech) courses and PhD. Programs at various IITs, NITs, IISc, GFTIs, and other reputed Universities.
• Moreover, GATE scores are also considered by several foreign universities as well such as the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), National University of Singapore (Singapore), Technical University of Munich (Germany), and Aachen University (Germany), etc.
• GATE score can be used to apply for prestigious jobs in PSUs, Central Government, and GOI Organizations, as well as in the Private Sector.
• If you pass GATE 2022, you can join a state- or national-level university/college to pursue higher studies like M.Tech through GATE. You will be given a scholarship of Rs. 12,400 every month until the completion of two years of your course.
• GATE score remains valid for 3 years for joining an M.Tech. program from the date of release of the result.
• For government jobs, your GATE Score will remain valid for the current year.
• GATE score is used to grant fellowships like GATE JRF by CSIR.

GATE 2023 Exam Notification

IIT Kanpur released the official GATE 2023 exam notification on 27 July 2022 for candidates planning to appear for the upcoming exam. The GATE exam is decided to be conducted on the weekends of the first two weeks of February 2023(i.e., 4, 5, 11, and 12). Candidates can download the GATE 2023 notification PDF.

GATE Exam 2023 Highlights

Check out some important GATE 2023 exam highlights below: 

• Conducting Authority (2023)- IIT Kanpur
• Exam Level- National
• GATE Exam Language- English
• Mode of Application- Online
• Exam Mode- Online
• Total Disciplines - 29
• GATE Exam Dates - 4, 5, 11, and 12 February 2023
• Question Papers Type- MSQ/MCQ/NAT
• Participating Colleges- 1072
• GATE Exam Duration- 3 Hours

GATE Exam Conducting Authorities

GATE 2023 will be conducted by IIT Kanpur. IIT Kharagpur conducted the 2022 session of the GATE exam. 

GATE Exam Administered By?

Every year GATE exam is administered by any one of the 8 following organizing institutes on a rotational basis: IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay & IISc Bangalore. 

IIT Kharagpur (IIT KGP) is the current conducting authority for the GATE exam 2022. The official website of IIT Kharagpur is www.iitkgp.ac.in. GATE exam 2023 is to be conducted by IIT Kanpur. The last time IIT Kanpur conducted the GATE exam was in 2015. The 2021 session was organized by IIT Bombay, while IIT Delhi organized the previous session. Check out all the organizing institutes of the various year exams:

What is New in GATE Exam?

In the previous session of the GATE exam, National Coordination Board (NCB) made some major changes. There was an introduction of two new papers for the GATE exam. Two New Papers for the GATE Exam: Marine Engineering & Naval Architecture (NM) as one of the papers, and Geomatics Engineering (GE). Hence there will be a total of 29 papers in the GATE exam. Further, there was an increase in the number of exam centres for the exam as well.

New Exam Centres Added to GATE Exam

In the GATE 2022 session, many new exam centres have been included. Places like Shirdi, Latur, Akola, and Dhule will be available for the students to select as exam centres. 

The other important GATE exam changes: 

• One or Two subject papers allowed: Two Paper combinations have to be chosen from the given list of combinations of papers. The final allotment of TWO papers will still be subject to the availability of infrastructure and dates.
• Changes in exam pattern: The detailed changes in the exam pattern are mentioned below. A new pattern of questions has been added. A fully Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held for GATE.
• Changes in the subject syllabus: Students must note all the changes in the GATE syllabus mentioned below.
• Officials may have removed exam centres in International cities depending on the travel restrictions.
• Eligibility criteria are relaxed: Applicants currently in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program are now eligible to appear for the GATE 2023 examination.
• Reservation Quota for EWS Candidates: Previous year, the Government announced a 10% reservation quota for Economically Weaker Section (EWS or GEN-EWS) candidates who want to participate in the GATE exams.
• Thumb Impression: Candidates are no more required to upload their thumb impression while submitting the GATE online application form.
• Virtual Calculator: Candidates will be given the virtual calculator at the time of the GATE exam. Candidates with Scientific Calculators are not allowed to enter the exam hall.

List of GATE Exam Papers with Their Code

According to the latest addition to the GATE exam, there will be 29 disciplines. Each discipline, along with its codes, is mentioned in the table provided below:

GATE Exam Date 2023

The GATE exam date 2023 calendar has been announced. Candidates can check the schedule given in the GATE 2023 notification by referring to the table given below.

GATE Exam 2023 Registration(GOAPS)

After opening the GATE 2023 application process, candidates must register in the GOAPS portal. The registration process is expected to start on the 30 August 2022. Candidates must note that GATE registration is accepted online only through the GOAPS portal or official website.

How to Fill GATE Application Form?

Check out the important steps given below to fill GATE exam form:

• Visit GOAPS's official site and register.
• Once registration is completed, candidates need to open a window for GATE Login.
• Fill up the GATE application form.
• Upload the required documents like photograph and signature.
• Make the payment of GATE exam fees.
• Click on the submit button.

Documents Required(Indian Candidates)

Here is the list of documents and information required to fill out the application form for the GATE exam 2023:

• Your name, your date of birth, your mobile number, your parent's name, your parent's mobile number.
• Residential Address for Communication with an area PIN code.
• Degree scanned with a size under 10-300 kb in pdf format (upload only one page of anyone document)
• For Engineering Degree course completion certificate/provisional certificate/8th Semester mark sheet/7th-semester mark sheet/6th-semester mark sheet/Pre or final year mark sheet in case of integrated degree/AMIE and Completed one section/Provisional Certificate Letter.
• For Science Degree course completion certificate/provisional certificate/4th Semester mark sheet/3rd-semester mark sheet/2nd-semester mark sheet/1st-year mark sheet/Pre-final year mark sheet in case of integrated degree/Provisional Certificate Letter.
• College address with a PIN code
• Choice of GATE exam cities
• Scanned image of the thumb impression of size 2-150 kb in jpeg/jpg
• Scanned image of your photograph of size 5-200 kb in jpeg/jpg
• Scanned image of your signature of size 5-150 kb in jpeg/jpg
• Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) in size 10-300 kb in pdf
• ID Proof: Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar UID/Driving License/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees

What is the Fee for the GATE Exam?

The application fee for the GATE exam for different categories is given below in the table. You must pay the GATE application fee online only before the closing date. If you pay the exam fee for GATE 2023 after the application closing date, you will have to pay the fee along with the fine as depicted in the table below.

GATE Exam Eligibility

Candidates must know the GATE exam eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The eligibility criteria for the GATE 2023 exam carry educational qualification, age limit and passing percentage. The candidates who possess the following criteria are eligible to appear in GATE.

Educational Qualification

To apply for the GATE entrance exam, a candidate must possess either of the mentioned qualification(s). However, the educational qualification has been relaxed for the exam. The students studying in the 3rd or final years of any undergraduate degree are now eligible for the examination. Also, students who have already completed any degree program approved by the Government in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce, or Arts are eligible to appear for the GATE 2023 examination.

• BE/B. Tech/B. Pharma
• B.Arch
• B.Sc (Research)/B.S
• Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.E./B. Tech/B. Arch)
• M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent
• Integrated M.E/M.Tech (Post – B.Sc)
• Integrated M.Sc./Integrated B.S-M.S
• Integrated M.E./M.Tech or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)

As per the revised GATE eligibility criteria, you must have a minimum qualification of 10+2+3. In the final year of graduation, candidates are also eligible to apply for the GATE entrance examination.

Candidates pursuing or have passed their graduation in either Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Science, Commerce or Arts in a relevant discipline can apply for the course.

Pass Percentage

No minimum pass percentage criteria are defined to apply for the GATE exam 2023.

Age Limit

There is no age limit defined to apply for the GATE exam 2023.

Nationality

You should have Indian nationality to apply for GATE 2023. Candidates from Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are also eligible for the GATE.

GATE Eligibility Criteria for International Students

Candidates living in Nepal, Bangladesh, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates are eligible to apply for GATE. Candidates from these countries must have completed or be in their final year or the pre-final year of their bachelor's degree in engineering and technology or equivalent.

GATE Exam Pattern

The GATE exam pattern comprises Multiple-choice questions (MCQs), Multiple Select Questions (MSQ), and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) questions. There is a negative marking for the multiple-choice questions, while no marks will be deducted for the numerical answer type questions. Let us check the important aspects related to the GATE exam pattern in the table below:

Marks Distribution in papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH, XH, and XL is different: General Aptitudeis of 15 Marks and Subject Questions of 85 Marks, making a total of 100 marks.

Marking Scheme: 

1. For MCQs carrying 1 mark: 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
2. For MCQs carrying 2 marks: 2/3 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.
3. Multiple Select Question (MSQ) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions have no negative marking.

1/3 marks will be deducted for the wrong answers, i.e. (0.33) marks for 1 mark questions, and (0.66) marks will be deducted for questions carrying 2 marks. No mark will be deducted for the wrong answer to NAT questions.

GATE Exam Syllabus Branch-wise

We have provided the branch-wise GATE syllabus for CE, ME, CS, EC, and EE branches. Please note that the GATE Syllabus of all subject papers has been revised. Students must thoroughly go through the syllabus before their preparation.

• GATE Mechanical Syllabus
• GATE Electrical Syllabus
• GATE Computer Science Syllabus
• GATE Civil Syllabus
• GATE ECE Syllabus

GATE Exam Admit Card 2023

The GATE admit card download link will be available on 3 January 2023. before the exam. The prior release of the admit card is to resolve any discrepancies in the candidates' personal information mentioned in the admit card. The GATE organizing authority IIT Kanpur will issue the GATE 2023 admit card for the applicants. You need GOAPS Enrollment ID and password to download your GATE admit card. Make sure you carry your admit card at the exam hall; without the admit card, entry to the exam hall is strictly prohibited.

Steps to Download GATE 2023 Admit Card

• Visit the official GATE 2023 website
• Enter the enrollment number and password.
• Click on GATE Login.
• Click on the GATE admit card download link.
• Admit cards will be downloaded in pdf format.
• Save it and take a printout to be carried while appearing for the exam.

GATE Exam 2023 Preparation

Candidates preparing for the upcoming exam should check the best GATE notes to improve scores in the exam. Check branch-wise study notes:

• GATE ME Study Notes
• GATE CE Study Material
• GATE EE Study Notes
• GATE ECE Study Material
• GATE CSE Study Material

GATE Question Papers

You can get branch-wise GATE previous year question papers to kick start GATE preparation in the right direction. We've combined the GATE question papers exam in PDF form with their solution and answer key. You can use them during your GATE exam preparation.

GATE Question Papers with Solutions

Check the GATE 2022 question papers and the solutions for all important branches below. 

You can check the detailed question papers list for all Branches here.

• GATE Mechanical Question Papers
• GATE ECE Question Papers
• GATE CSE Question Papers
• GATE Electrical Question Papers
• GATE Civil Question Papers

GATE Mock Test Series

To ace your GATE preparation, BYJU'S Exam Prep brings the best online GATE test series for GATE Mechanical, GATE Civil, Electronics, Electrical, & GATE CSE branches. All the test series pack comes with one free mock test. You can perform the online subscription below and start practising the latest GATE mock test prepared GATE toppers.

• GATE Mechanical Mock Test
• GATE Civil Mock Test Series
• GATE ECE Mock Test Series
• GATE Electrical Mock Test Series
• GATE CSE Mock Test Series

Also, Check: GATE Online Coaching

GATE Exam Books

Candidates planning to appear for the GATE exam 2023 must know the best books for GATE to prepare themselves for the GATE online examination. Thus, we have compiled the list of GATE books for CSE, CE, ME, EE, and ECE and their authors to ensure that you prepare for the best here.

GATE Exam Result

GATE 2023 results will be declared on 16 March 2023 after the commencement of the exam. The GATE result will be announced after the release of the final answer keys.
If you qualify for the GATE 2023 exam, you can download your GATE scorecard from the official GATE website. Please note that the eligibility of your GATE scorecard is Three (3) years from the date of the GATE result.

GATE Cut Off 2023

The officials will release the GATE cutoff of 2023 along with the result. The following cut-off marks will help you estimate the cut off for next year, and accordingly, you can target the preparation to qualify for the GATE 2023 exam.

Check out the GATE cutoff 2022 of a few disciplines to estimate the expected cutoff of the upcoming exam. Here, you can also go through our GATE cut off 2019/ 2018/ 2017/ 2016 article.

GATE CE Cut Off Marks 2022

GATE ME Cut Off for 2022

GATE ECE 2022 Cut Off

CS Cut-off Marks for GATE 2022

EE Cut-off Marks for GATE 2022

GATE Score Card 2023

GATE scorecard 2023 will be released on 21 March 2023 after the declaration of the result. Scorecards are only released for those students who have successfully cleared the GATE cutoff marks. Candidates can download the same and present it for the counseling process of IIT, NITs, or PSU recruitment processes. 

GATE Counseling 2023

The GATE counseling 2023 process will start for qualified candidates in May 2023. Candidates must register for the counseling process, which is done separately by the participating institutions. Centralized counseling, called CCMT (Centralized Counseling for M. Tech/M. Plan), is conducted to get admission to IIT, NIT, and other government institutes. The IITs conduct their counseling for admission in M.Tech courses. The other state-level universities conduct their counseling for the admissions.