Can a B.Sc. student give the GATE Exam 2026? - Yes, a B.Sc. student can appear for the GATE exam 2026. They just have to meet the specific requirements set by the conducting body. To be eligible for the GATE 2026, candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in B.E./B. Tech, M.Sc., B.Arch, B.Sc., and others. GATE does not have any minimum marks to be held, but candidates are advised to score between 60-65% to get admission into top colleges like IITs, NITs, and others. GATE 2026 exam is scheduled for February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Read more about the Can a Bsc student give GATE exam 2026 below.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level examination in India conducted by IIT Guwahati for admissions in postgraduate engineering and science programmes. In this article, Careers360 discusses the GATE 2026 eligibility, dates, qualifying marks, and others.
Either a B.Sc. student or any degree holder should check the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Candidates in their 3rd year or 4th year can also apply for the GATE. Below is a detailed description for the GATE eligibility criteria:
Degree | Qualifying Requirements |
B.E./B.Tech./B. Pharm. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Technology) |
B. Arch. | Bachelor’s degree of Architecture (5-year course)/Naval Architecture (4-year course)/Planning (4-year course) |
B.Sc. (Research)/B.S. | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) |
Pharm. D. (after 10+2) | A Professional Pharmacy doctoral program of 6 years duration after 10+2 which includes 1 year of internship or residency |
M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. | Professional Medical degree programs - M.B.B.S./B.D.S./B.V.Sc. |
M.Sc./M.A./MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any branch of Arts/Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent |
Int. M.E./M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.) | Post-B.Sc. Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4-year program) |
Int. M.E./M.Tech./M.Pharm. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2) | Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5-year program) |
B.Sc./B.A./B.Com. | Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Science/Arts/Commerce (3-year program) |
Int. M.Sc./Int. B.S./M.S. | Integrated M.Sc. or 5-year integrated B.S. - M.S. program |
Professional Society* Examinations (equivalent to B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch.) | B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MoE/UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by the Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on) |
B.Sc. (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry) | 4-year program |
B.Sc. graduates can take the GATE exam to get admission into PhD and M.Sc. courses. The GATE 2026 allows B.Sc. students to get admission into top colleges like IITs, IISc, and NITs. Some B.Sc. students holding an integrated degree (in technology) are also eligible for M.Tech courses. A good score in GATE can also help students to get jobs in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). Overall, a B.Sc. students can either take admission into courses like PhD, M.Sc., and M.Tech. or can take a government job in the PSUs from the GATE exam.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
There is no restriction on the number of attempts for GATE.
No, there is no age limit to appear for the GATE Exam.
Yes, B.Sc students in their 3rd year or higher, or those who have completed their B.Sc degree, are eligible to appear for GATE 2026.
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Yes, you can get admission in M.Tech CSE without GATE .
Through university entrance exams
Many universities conduct their own M.Tech entrance exams. You have to qualify the test and sometimes attend an interview.
Through JET for M.Tech
JET (JAIN Entrance Test) is conducted by Jain University.
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No you cannot get admission to IIT for M Tech if your B Tech is not completed at the time of admission, even if you clear the GATE cutoff but Yes, you can appear for GATE 2028 in your 3rd year of B Tech even if your degree is
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