GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) 2013 Notification

GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven IITs (IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras and IIT Roorkee) on behalf of the National Coordination Board – GATE, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative performance level of a candidate. The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate programmes (eg. M.E., M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian higher education institutes with financial assistance provided by MHRD and other Government agencies. The score may also be used by Public sector units for employment screening purposes.

GATE 2013 is conducting by the IIT Bombay.

Whats new in GATE 2013?

1. 15 subject papers will be conducted by an ONLINE computer based test: AE, AG, AR, BT, CE, CH, CY, GG, MA, MN, MT, PH, TF, XE, and XL.
2. Female candidates  are exempted from paying the application fee, as required by MHRD, Govt. of India.
3. All candidate related information and grievance redressal will be available in a single GATE Online Applicant Interface.
4. Soft copies of photograph and signature must be uploaded during online application (This is in addition to sending recent photograph of applicant with signed application).
5. A new formula will be used for calculating the GATE score.
6. Biometric information (Photograph and fingerprint) may be captured on the day of the examination for randomly selected candidates.
   

Eligibility:

The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear in GATE:

• Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2/ Post-B.Sc./ Post-Diploma) and those who are in the final year of such programs.
• Master’s degree holders in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent and those who are in the final year of such programs.
• Candidates in the second or higher year of Four-year Integrated Master’s degree programs (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering /Technology.
• Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programs or Dual Degree programs in Engineering/Technology.
• Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by IE(I), AMICE(I) by the Institute of Civil Engineers (India)-ICE(I)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

Application Fee:

For Male general/OBC-NC Rs. 1200 (+bankcharges 20 0r 25)

For Male SC/ST/PD Rs. 600 (+bankcharges 20 0r 25)

For Female Candidates No Application Fee

Examination Schedule:

   20th  January 2013  (Sunday) ONLINE

• AR, CE, GG, MA, MT, PH, and TF          09:00 hrs–12:00 hrs
• AE,  AG, BT, CH, CY,  MN,  XE, and XL  14:00 hrs–17:00 hrs 

   10 February 2013  (Sunday) OFFLINE

• CS,  ME and PI     09:00 hrs–12:00 hrs
• EC,  EE  and IN    14:00 hrs–17:00 hrs

How to Apply:

Applications must be done in ONLINE, and send the filled application form and other documents (following) to the respective Zonal offices by speed post.

Make sure you are ready with the following CHECK LIST:

1. The signed application form (with photograph affixed) with, the Principal’s certificate if that is proof of your eligibility to appear in GATE 2013.
2. Other eligibility documents to appear for GATE 2013 (degree certificate) only in case PDF files of these are NOT uploaded to online interface.
3. Category certificate for claiming discounted application fee in case PDF files of these are NOT uploaded to online interface.
4. PD certificate if you request for a scribe assistance.
5. GATE copy of Challan duly stamped by the bank after payment of fees (you need not submit challan in case of payment by net banking, as these details will be filled in). 

Online application form can be accessed from this URL ONLINE APPLICATION FORM (From 1st Sept 2012).

Important Dates:

GATE Online Applicant Interface (website) Opens	Saturday	1 September 2012 (00:00 Hrs)
Last date for Submission of Online Application (website closure)	Sunday	30 September 2012 (23:00 Hrs)
Last date for the receipt of printed version of ONLINE Application at the respective zonal GATE Office	Monday	8 October 2012
Last date for request of change of city	Tuesday	20 November 2012
Availability of admit card on Online Application Interface	Wednesday	5 December, 2012
GATE 2013 Online Examination for Papers: AR, CE, GG, MA, MT, PH and TF	Sunday	20 January 2013 (09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs)
GATE 2013 Online Examination for Papers: AE, AG, BT, CH, CY, MN, XE and XL	Sunday	20 January 2013 (14:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs)
GATE 2013 Offline Examination for Papers: CS, ME and PI	Sunday	10 February 2013 (09:00 Hrs to 12:00 Hrs)
GATE 2013 Offline Examination for Papers: EC, EE and IN	Sunday	10 February 2013 (14:00 Hrs to 17:00 Hrs)
Announcement of results on Online Applicant Interface	Friday	15 March 2013 (10:00 Hrs)

Important Links to Download:

• Download Brochure
• Download Poster

For more Details Check Here GATE IIT Bombay