Exam dates, fees, cut-offs and stipends change with every cycle, and this guide was written for an earlier one. Check the current information bulletin on the official website before you apply. The current exam card and our batches are on the GATE Chemistry (CY) course page.
About GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national comprehensive test to assess candidates in different subjects including engineering, architecture, technology, commerce, science, and arts. GATE is conducted by IITs (Roorkee, Madras, Bombay, Guwahati, Kharagpur, Kanpur, Delhi, and Kanpur) and IISc (Bangalore) on behalf of various national education associations including the Government of India, Ministry of Education, National Coordination Board, and Department of Higher Education. GATE is a computer-based test that is conducted online in different cities in India and six cities out of India. The scores of this CBT exam are valid for three years.
Who takes GATE and Important Dates?
GATE helps candidates to get admission in IISc and IITs and get PSU jobs. Candidates cracking the exam can be accepted in the fellowship programs offered by the top-notch research centers of the country. The notification of GATE is released on the official website – around 3rd week of July. Candidates can get the application forms online from – 2nd week of September. They can download, fill, and submit the form by 1st week of October. In case, there is delay, they have to pay a fine and submit by the 2nd week of October. If candidates need to change the exam city, they can apply for the request from 2nd week of November to last week of November. The admit card will be available to download from 2nd week of January. Exam would be conducted in 1st of 2nd week of February, and the results will be announced in3rd week of March.
GATE Eligibility Criteria
There is no age limit to appear for the exam. There is no minimum percentage required to apply for the GATE exam.
GATE Exam Pattern
GATE is of 3 hours, with 65 questions and a total mark of 100. For MCQs, 1 mark is given for a correct answer and 1/3 mark is deducted for a wrong answer. There is no negative marking for NATs.
GATE Syllabus
General Aptitude is mandatory for all the candidates appearing for GATE. Besides, they can pick papers/subjects based on their discipline. Different papers of GATE include Architecture and Planning (AR), Aerospace Engineering (AE), Agricultural Engineering (AG), Biotechnology (BT), Chemical Engineering (CH), Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Science and Information Technology (CS), Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC), Electrical Engineering (EE), Ecology and Evolution (EY), Chemistry (CY), Geology and Geophysics (GG), Engineering Sciences (XE), Instrumentation Engineering (IN), Life Sciences (XL), Mathematics (MA), Mining Engineering (MN), Metallurgical Engineering (MT), Physics (PE), Production and Industrial Engineering (PI), Petroleum Engineering (PE), Statistics (ST), Textile Engineering and Fiber Science (TF), and Biomedical Engineering).
What to do after the results?
Based on your interests and score, start applying for the renowned colleges and institutions or apply for your dream jobs. ABC chemistry is one of the leading coaching centers for GATE in India offering the best education for aspiring candidates from the most experienced tutors. From study materials to one-on-one coaching, and recorded lessons to live classes—we offer everything to impart the right learning to the students and help them crack GATE with flying scores.
Syllabus, exam pattern and marks analysis
Syllabus
GATE Syllabus CY by ABC Chemistry
Exam pattern
EXAM PATTERN by ABC Chemistry
Marks analysis of previous papers
GATE - 10 YEARS PVQ QUESTIONS ANALYSIS by ABC Chemistry