Introduction to GATE

What is GATE ?

The GATE stands for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. GATE is an all -India Examination conducted by the seven Indian Institutes of Technology and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD), Government of India.



Objective:

Main objective of GATE is to identify meritorious and motivated candidates for admission to Post Graduate Programmes in Engineering, Technology, Architecture and Pharmacy at the National level. To serve as benchmark for normalization of the Undergraduate Engineering Education in the country.


Here is an opportunity for advanced engineering education in India. An M.E or M.Tech degree is a desirable qualification for our young engineers seeking a rewarding professional career. Engineering students, while in the final year of their degree course, spend considerable time in seeking an opening for studies in foreign universities.

There is also opportunity to join public sector company. GATE scores are being used by several public sector companies( like bharat petroleum corporation, GAIL, VIZAG steel plant, bhabha atomic research centre, and many more.) for recruiting graduate engineers in entry level positions.  It is one of the most competitive exam in India.