GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE is required for M.Tech admissions at IITs, NITs, and IISc, and for PSU recruitment (ONGC, BHEL, NTPC, etc.). A valid GATE score is also required for direct PhD admissions at several top institutions.
Frequency
Once a year (February)
Duration
3 hours
Format
Online
Score range
100 (GATE score out of 1000)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Science / Architecture
Conducting body
IITs and IISc (rotating basis)
Registration fee
Approx. $24 (₹2000 general, regular period); ₹2500 in the extended period
Source: IITs and IISc (rotating basis). Details here are for guidance only — fees, dates and eligibility change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
Verified against: GATE 2026 — IIT Guwahati (organizing institute).
Last verified: 2026-06-06.
Universities that accept GATE
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