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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

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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.

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