Important Dates:

1. Availability of GATE forms: October, 1^st week
2. Last Date for filling up forms: November, 1^st week
3. Exam Date: 2^nd Sunday of February
4. Results: March 31^st

General Information and Results are also published on the Web.

Examination Details:

1.        The examination is a single paper of 3 hours duration and generally consists of Section A (Objective Type) which is of 75 marks and Section B (Problem Type) which is of 75 marks. Total: 150 marks.

2.        You have to opt for your subject and study as per the syllabus mentioned in the GATE brochure (available in the Library).

3.        The subjects of our interest are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering., Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering. Other subjects are also available such as Mathematics, Physics, etc (consult the GATE brochure).

4.        Generally a large number of students appear for the Computer Science subject in order to do a M.Tech in Computer Science.

5.        Old question papers are available in the shops.

6.        Results of qualified candidates in GATE will give All India Rank and indicate percentile score. For example, a percentile score of 99 means you are in the top 1% category of the candidates who appeared for GATE.

7.        Candidates who get less than 70 percentile get no score card.

8.        GATE scores are valid for 2 years. You may reappear the GATE exam if you are not satisfied with the earlier score and the new score (if better than the old one) will be used for admission purposes.

After the Exam, what next:

1.        After publication of GATE results, students must apply to individual Institutes to get their application forms.

2.        Institutes advertise M.Tech admissions in leading newspapers from 1^st April till end July. However some Institutes do not advertise and therefore students have to get the forms themselves.

3.        In the application forms, you have to mention your GATE score alongwith other details.

4.        The concerned Institute may conduct written test and/or interview for the purpose of admission.

5.        General thumb rules: If your Gate score in Computer Science is 96 percentile or more then you can try for IITs, if between 85 - 96 percentile, then apply for top RECs, JADAVPUR, SHIBPUR, ROORKEE, etc. If less than 85, you have to look for appropriate institutes.

Scholarship:

          During the pursuit of M.Tech, you are paid a scholarship of Rs. 5000.00 per month by the Government of India. This amount is enough for living expenses including purchase of books, etc. The scholarship is paid for the entire 18 months M.Tech period.

GATE Coaching:

For those interested in GATE coaching, the following organizations offer correspondence courses:

1. Brilliant Tutorials
2. Elite Academy
3. Master's Academy

Fees is generally in the range of Rs. 3000 - Rs 5000 for the entire course.

GATE - Preparation Tips

1.Material Collection

·         Syllabus

·         All the relevant books based on the subject Divide the books in two groups - (1) Fundamental and basic concepts (2) Problem oriented

·         Some books helpful for pre-requisite knowledge on the subject

·         Some good guide books for GATE

·         Previous questions papers

2.Keep contact with some expert and GATE experienced persons

3.Study - Syllabus and Previous questions papers

4.Start from the first chapter

·         read at least 5 books, it will widen your knowledge if necessary consult with the books for pre-requisite knowledge or with some expert)

·         Note down the probable concepts definitions, unit, dimension etc.)

·         Note down necessary theories, formulae etc

·         Solve problems as maximum as possible from text books, Guide books etc)

·         Think about various tricks in solving problems if necessary, note it)

·         Go for series of self tests based on this chapter take other's help to conduct tests)

·         Continue the self tests until getting a very good score

5.Solve more and more problems, discover more and more new tricks…

6.Follow the same procedure for the rest chapters

7.Finally, go for self tests based on whole syllabus take other's help to conduct these tests)

8.On the exam day…you will be at the Pick, who can stop you?

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