GATE 2014 Notification

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2014 schedule has been declared, that will be conducted by both Indian Institute of Science and 7 IIT’s across India. The examination will be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays between 1^st February to 2^nd March 2014. 

GATE exam is a way to join in Post Graduate courses in Engineering like M.E, M.Tech or PhD in National level institute which is very crucial for engineering graduates. GATE 2014 will be organized by IIT Kharagpur.

Eligibility:

The eligibility to appear for GATE 2014 exam is mentioned below:

·         Candidate holding bachelor's degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Pharmacy (Post - Diploma / Post-B.Sc / 4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final year of such programs are eligible for the exam.

·         Candidate waiting for the final year science or PG Diploma result can appear for the exam.

·         Candidates in the final year of Five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.S. - M.S. program.

·         Candidates with qualification obtained through examination conducted by professional AMIE by IE (I), AMICE (I) by ICE (I) as equivalent to B.E/B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent courses are also eligible for the exam.

New in GATE 2014:

·         This year new paper “Ecology and Evolution” has been introduced.

·         All the papers will be conducted Online Computer Based Test (CBT)

·         Examination for some of the papers in GATE 2014 will be held in multiple sessions. Exact details on complete examination schedule will be notified at a later date. 

GATE 2014 Exam Process:

The question paper for GATE 2014 will consist of both multiple-choice type and numerical answer type questions. For multiple choice type questions, candidates have to choose the answer from the given choices. For numerical answer type questions; the candidates have to enter a number as the answer using a virtual keypad.  

GATE 2014 exam fees for Male candidate-Rs 1500/-, for women- Rs 750/-.

Application Process:

The application process for GATE 2014 is mentioned below:

The information about the application process for GATE 2014 is available in single GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). The application process will be considered complete only when a printout of the filled ONLINE application with the candidate’s signature and a good quality photograph affixed in the appropriate place is received by the respective Zonal GATE offices along with necessary documents, if any, on or before 10th October 2013. 

The admit card will not be sent through e-mail or post. The card can ONLY be downloaded from the zonal GATE websites from 1st January 2014. One of the following photo identifications is ONLY permitted: Driving license, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, College ID, Employee identification card, or a notarized affidavit with Photo, Signature, Date of Birth and Residential Address. 

The challan for the exam fees can be paid either by State Bank of India or Syndicate Bank.

Important Dates:

·         Commencement of online application: 2nd September 2013 (Monday)

·         Last date for submission of Application : 3rd October 2013 (Thursday)

·         Last date for receipt of hard copy of application with documents at respective GATE Offices: 10th October 2013 (Thursday).

The exact date of GATE 2014 exam will be listed on the official website http://gate.iitkgp.ac.in