The exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions and numerical answer-type questions, assessing candidates on their technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and analytical abilities. GATE 2024 covers a wide array of subjects, including Engineering, Technology, and Science disciplines.
Aspiring candidates must thoroughly review the official notification for eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and important dates. The application process usually includes online registration, fee payment, and submission of required documents.
Feature | Description |
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Exam Date | To be announced (tentatively Feb/Mar 2024) |
Application Window | To be announced (tentatively Oct/Nov 2023) |
Exam Pattern | 65 questions, 100 marks |
Question Types | MCQs, MSQs, NATs |
Marking Scheme | 1 mark or 2 marks per question (varies by question type) |
Negative Marking | No negative marking for MCQs and NATs, but applicable for MSQs |
General Aptitude (GA) | Compulsory section, 15% weightage (10 questions, 15 marks) |
Engineering Mathematics (EM) | Compulsory section, 15% weightage (varies by paper) |
Subject Specific (SS) | Varies by paper, 70-85% weightage (45-55 questions) |
Event | Date |
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GATE Official Notification Release | July 2023 (Expected) |
Online Registration Starts | August 30, 2023 (Expected) |
Last Date for Registration (without late fee) | October 12, 2023 (Expected) |
Last Date for Registration (with late fee) | October 25, 2023 (Expected) |
Admit Card Downloading Starts | January 2024 (Expected) |
GATE Exam 2024 | February 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2024 |
Online Registration:
Filling the Application Form:
Upload Documents:
Choice of Examination Cities:
Application Fee Payment:
Preview and Submission:
Educational Qualification:
Qualifying Degrees:
Year of Qualification:
Age Limit:
Number of Attempts:
International Candidates:
Section | Description | Weightage |
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General Aptitude (GA) | Compulsory for all papers, covers verbal, quantitative, analytical, and spatial reasoning. | 15% (10 questions, 15 marks) |
Engineering Mathematics (EM) | Compulsory for all papers, varies by paper but typically covers calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, complex analysis, probability, and numerical methods. | 15% (varies by paper) |
Subject Specific (SS) | Varies significantly by paper, covers core engineering/science topics relevant to the chosen paper (e.g., Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering etc.). | 70-85% (45-55 questions) |
Event | Date |
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Admit Card Release | January 3, 2024 |
Downloading Begins | January 3, 2024 |
Downloading Ends | February 11, 2024 |
Availability Mode | Online only |
Required Credentials | Login ID and password used for application |
Information on Admit Card | Candidate name, roll number, exam date/time/venue, photo, signature, instructions |
Importance | Mandatory for exam hall entry, along with valid photo ID |