GATE 2019 – IIT Madras has released the GATE 2019 score card on March 19, a day prior to the announced date. Candidates can now download their score card by providing the required credentials. GATE 2019 score card is available only for those candidates who have qualified in the exam. The result of GATE 2019 was announced on March 15, 2019. Along with the GATE 2019 result, the qualifying cutoff for each paper has also been announced. Candidates who score the qualifying cutoff will be deemed qualified and can download their GATE 2019 score cards on March 20. The final answer key of GATE 2019 was previously released by the authorities. GATE 2019 counselling is held separately for IITs through COAP, and through CCMT in NITs and IIITs. IIT Madras had released the GATE 2019 question papers and provisional answer keys for all 24 papers on February 19. The entrance examination was conducted in online mode on February 2, 3, 9 and 10 in multi and single session depending upon the paper code. GATE was conducted across 200 cities in India and six cities abroad. GATE score is valid for period of three years from the date of result declaration. Latest: CCMT 2019 application form available now Latest: GATE 2019 scorecard available for download. To check the qualifying cutoff of GATE 2019 - Click Here Latest: Check GATE Result Analysis 2019 here
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Forlatest news and updates related to GATE 2019 - Click here GATE is an examination conducted jointly by the IISc, Bangalore and seven IITs on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB)-GATE. Candidates are able to select only one GATE paper for examination. The scorecard will be valid for a period of 3 years from the date of announcement of GATE result for M.Tech admissions. Various PSUs also offer recruitment based on the GATE performance of the candidates. Read below the complete details of GATE 2019 such as important dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, registration, admit card, candidate login, result and cutoffs, etc.
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Scores and ranks present in the GATE 2019 result are based on the performance of the candidates in the examination. Since there will be no common counselling conducted, candidates will be able to apply for IITs through GATE COAP and for NITs through CCMT.
Overview of GATE 2019
Specification
Overview
Name of the Examination
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Commonly Known As
GATE
Conducting Institute
IIT Madras
Administered by
Jointly by the IISc Bangalore and Seven IITs
Purpose of Examination
Qualifying Examination for M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. admissions and PSU Recruitment
Mode of Application
Online
Examination Mode
Online
Duration of Exam
180 Minutes (3 Hours)
Frequency of Examination
Annual
Total Number of GATE Papers
24
Total Number of Questions
65
Marks of Examination
100
Validity of Score/Grade
3 Years
Number of Test Takers
Around 9 Lakhs
Gate 2019 Official Website
gate.iitm.ac.in
What's new in GATE 2019?
A new paper "Statistics" with a code of "ST" has been introduced for GATE 2019.
Candidates can apply online after the last date for an extended period on payment of a late fee. The late fee is Rs 500 if candidates apply within September 24 to October 1, 2018. For candidates appearing for the exam at foreign centres will have to pay a late fee of 20 USD.
The score card of GATE 2019 is available from March 19 to May 31, 2019. GATE 2019 score card will be released only for those candidates who meet the determined cutoff and will be available for only a limited point of time. The score card will be valid for a period of three years from the date of announcement of result.
Details given in GATE Score Card 2019
Name of the candidate
GATE 2019 Registration Number
Attempted paper of the candidate
Score of GATE 2019 (Out of 1000)
Raw Score (Total Marks obtained out of 100)
Validity of GATE 2019 Score Card
All India Rank
Category-wise Qualifying Marks
Total number of candidates appearing for the paper
The authorities have released the final answer key of GATE 2019. Candidates can now check the answer key published after the challenge window closed on February 22. IIT Madras had released the official provisional answer keys along with the question papers for all 24 papers on February 19. Candidate's responses for all papers of GATE 2019 were released earlier. The correct responses to the questions asked in the exam are available in the answer key of GATE 2019. Using the answer key, the candidates can check the correct answers and calculate their probable secured scores before the result is announced.
IIT Madras has released the result of GATE 2019 on March 15 i.e., one day before the official date. To access the GATE 2019 result, the candidates will have to submit their enrollment id/ email id, registration number and date of birth. All of the details such as the scores and ranks secured by the candidates will be present in the GATE result 2019. The candidates who secure scores equal to more than the cutoff will be able to download their score card.
Steps to Download GATE 2019 Result
Enrollment id, registration number and date of birth will have to be provided by the candidates.
Click on “Submit”
After submitting the details, the result will be displayed on the screen.
Qualified candidates will be able to download their score card.
The cutoff of GATE 2019 is the minimum marks that the candidates will have to secure to qualify the examination. The cutoff acts as a screening process for admission into the various institutes offered M.Tech admissions through GATE. However, PSU’s will be releasing their own cutoff criteria for recruitment.
Careers360 will be releasing the college predictor of GATE 2019 tentatively after the results are announced. Candidates can use the college predictor to shortlist the colleges which will be available for admission based on the candidates' obtained scores/ranks in GATE 2019 examination. To use the college predictor, the candidates will have to log in using their Facebook, Google or registered account. It is to be remembered that the result of GATE 2019 college predictor will be indicative in nature.
Based on GATE scores, many PSUs offer recruitment to eligible candidates. Every year, companies such as HPCL, ONGC, PowerGrid, BPCL and more recruit candidates who have qualified GATE with good scores. Registrations for PSUs are open according to the recruiters. While some PSUs offer direct recruitment on the basis of GATE scores, there are some who conduct interview or tests.
IIT Madras will not be conducting a common counselling of GATE 2019. For admissions into the various institutes, the candidates will have to individually apply for allotment. Using the scores and ranks secured in the examination, the candidates will be able to apply for admissions and recruitment. However, common portals are available for those candidates who wish to apply for IIT and NIT admissions. Candidates who are interested in IITs will be able to apply through GATE COAP, and for NITs, the candidates will have to apply through CCMT.
IIT Madras had released the admit card of GATE 2019 in online mode on January 4. Using their GATE enrollment number or email id and password, the candidates had to log in through GOAPS. The GATE 2019 admit card is an important document which has to be printed and produced at the examination centre. If any candidate failed to bring the admit card to the centre, then he/she was not allowed to attempt the exam. Along with the admit card, a photo id proof also had to be brought. Personal details of the candidate along with the address of the examination venue and timings was available in the GATE 2019 admit card.
The authorities have released the mock test of GATE 2019 on October 30. The candidates can practice for the examination through the GATE 2019 mock test. The format of the examination is reconstructed according to GATE 2019. Since the exam pattern will be similar, the candidates will be able to practice well.
The application correction process is over for GATE 2019. The process was started from September 27, 2018 till November 16. During the correction procedure, the registered candidates were allowed to change some of their submitted information after logging into their GOAPS account. It has to be remembered that not all details are open for correction. Mentioned below are the details that can be corrected:
Candidate's Name
Date of Birth
Name of Parent/Guardian
Country of Residence
Mobile Number of Parent/Guardian
Correspondence Address
Qualifying Degree Details
Candidate in India
For exam city change request within India - Rs. 400
For exam city change request outside India (Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu) - Rs. 3550
For exam city change request outside India (Dubai and Singapore) - Rs. 7100
Candidate outside India
The fee is waived for GATE examination city in India
For exam city request outside India - USD $10 (Rs. 740)
For exam city request from Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka & Kathmandu to Dubai or Singapore - Rs. 4290
Additionally, the authorities had also announced that the candidates had to correct the marked defects in their application form by November 2, 2018, through their account. The application form of those candidates who had failed to do so there application form will be rejected by the authorities. Candidates were able to change their category/gender/PwD status/Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities from October 31 to November 9, 2018. The following points had to be remembered by the candidates while making the change:
Gender change from Female to Male/Transgender (not applicable to SC/ST/PwD) - Rs. 750
Category change from SC/ST to Gen/OBC (not applicable to Female and PwD) - Rs. 750
PwD status change from PwD to Non-PwD (not applicable to Female and SC/ST) - Rs, 750
Candidates could also change their choice of GATE 2019 exam paper till October 25, 2018. To make the change, the candidates had to log into their account and pay the required fee. Indian candidates had to pay Rs. 300 while Foreign candidates had to pay USD 10.
GATE is considered to be one of the toughest entrance engineering examinations to crack. To keep the preparation process in full swing, the candidates can read the important information about the exam pattern, syllabus of GATE 2019 along with the GATE 2019 sample papers.
Few Tips on How to Prepare for GATE 2019
First of all the candidates will have to understand and know the syllabus and exam pattern of GATE. This will allow the candidates to know how the entrance examination will be conducted by the authorities.
After knowing the weightage of the topics and syllabus, the candidates are advised to make a study plan to evenly allot the time to different subjects, topics and revision.
Focus should be on concept studies
The candidates should solve sample papers and attempt mock test on a regular basis.
Revision is the key for preparation. All of the studied material should be consistently revised.
The appropriate books and resources have to be referred
Candidates should remain healthy and sleep well to remain fresh and open to learning
Regular short breaks should be taken by the candidates in between studies.
The candidates wereadvised to be familiar with the exam pattern of GATE 2019 to prepare well for the examination. By checking the exam pattern, the candidates were able to know the duration, nature of questions asked, mode of examination and more.
GATE 2019 Exam Pattern
S.No
Particulars
Details
1
Mode of Exam
Online (Computer Based Test)
2
Examination Duration
3 hours
3
Total Number of Papers
24 Papers
4
Section
General Aptitude (GA)
Subject selected by the candidates
5
Nature of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
6
Total Number of Questions
65 Questions (including 10 questions from General Aptitude)
7
Design of Questions
The questions are designed to test the following abilities:
Recall
Comprehension
Application
Analysis
Synthesis
8
Distribution of Questions in all papers except AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL
Engineering Mathematics – 15 Marks
Technical Questions – 70 Marks
General Aptitude – 15 Marks
9
Distribution of Questions in all papers AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL
Questions from Subject Concerned – 85 Marks
General Aptitude – 15 Marks
10
Total Marks
100 Marks
11
Marking Scheme
The questions will be worth 1 or 2 marks.
12
Negative Marking
1/3 marks will be deducted for the questions carrying 1 mark while 1/2 marks will be cut for questions carrying 2 marks
Marking Scheme of GATE 2019
S.No
Paper Code
General Aptitude (GA) Marks
Subject Marks
Total Marks
Total Time
1
AE, AR, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, CY, EC, EE, EY, GG, IN, MA, ME, MN, MT, PE, PH, PI and TF.
15
85
100
3 Hours
2
XE (Section A + Any Two Sections)
15
15 + 2 x 35
100
3 Hours
3
XL (Section P + Any Two Sections)
15
25 + 2 x 30
100
3 Hours
GATE 2019 Paper Codes
The examination of GATE 2019 was conducted for 24 papers. The candidates were requested to remember the paper code of the entrance examination as it was required while filling the application form or other examination processes.
Candidates could check the syllabus of GATE 2019 before commencing their preparation for the entrance examination. The GATE 2019 syllabus is different according to the discipline selected and studied by the candidates during their qualifying examination. The topics and concepts covered by the candidates in their graduation level were mostly present in the GATE syllabus. However, the syllabus for the General Aptitude section 2019 remained similar for all papers.
For the General Aptitude Section Syllabus – Click Here
While filling the application form, the candidates were able to select their preferred exam centres of GATE 2019. IIT Madras has announced the list of various cities under the eight zonal centres where the examination will be conducted.
Registration for GATE Common Offer Acceptance (COAP) 2019 is open. COAP 2019 a common portal through which GATE 2019 qualified candidates will be able to apply for admissions into IITs. Firstly, the candidates will have to register with their obtained GATE scores and select their IITs of their choice. After reviewing, the admission offers from the applied IITs will be listed out in the GATE COAP portal. The candidates will be able to select their preference from the set of offers and proceed with the admission process.
GATE 2019 application form was available till September 23 and with late fee till October 1, 2018. The application form was released on August 31, 2018. The entire registration process had to be done through GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS). The facility of correction in GATE 2019 application form was also available. If a candidate failed to submit the application form by then, then he/she will not be allowed to attempt the examination.
The given steps could be followed by the candidates to fill and submit the application form of GATE 2019
Step 1 – Registration: Firstly, the candidates had to register for GATE 2019 through GOAP. Name, valid email ID and mobile number had to be submitted. After registration, an enrollment number was generated. A password also had to be created by the candidates for future login purposes.
Step 2 – Filling of Application Form: Next, the candidates had to submit their personal, academic, contact, college and valid photo id details. Selection of GATE paper and exam centres also had to be done.
Step 3 – Uploading of Images: Scanned images of the candidates’ photograph, signature and category certificate (if applicable) had to be uploaded according to the specifications mentioned by the authorities.
Step 4 – Payment of Application Fees: The payment had to be done through online mode i.e., net banking/debit card/credit card.
Step 5 – Submission of Application Form: Finally, the candidates had to submit their filled application form.
Application Fees of GATE 2019
S.No
Category
Application Fee till September 23, 2018
Application fees during extended period (September 24 to October 1, 2018
1
Male Category (General/OBC) and Others
Rs. 1500
Rs. 2000
2
SC/ST/PwD and Women (All categories)
Rs. 750
Rs. 1250
3
International Students – Dubai and Singapore
US$ 100
US$ 120
4
International Students – Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu
After submission of the application form of GATE 2019, the candidates were able to check their form status i.e., whether the authorities had received the form or not. To check the status, the candidates had to vist GOAPS. Candidates were also able to check if any correction is required in their submitted application form or not. One of the following categories was mentioned as the status for the candidates accordingly:
There are some conditions that the candidates will be required to meet for GATE eligibility. The eligibility criteria of GATE 2019 which has to be satisfied by the candidates have been listed below:
Age Limit – There is no age limit for GATE applicants.
Nationality – The candidates should be of Indian nationality. Candidates belonging to Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Ethiopia and United Arab Emirates will also be eligible for GATE 2019.
Educational Requirement – All of the candidates should have completed or be in their final year of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) or Post-Graduate (M.Sc) degree in any relevant science subject.
Pass Percentage – There is no minimum pass percentage in the qualifying degree while applying for GATE 2019.
List of eligible qualifying examinations for GATE 2019
Qualifying Degree
Qualifying Degree / Examination
Eligible Candidates
Qualification Year
not later than
B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm.
Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./ Diploma in Engineering/ Technology)
Currently in the final year or already completed
2019
B. Arch.
Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (5 years course)
Currently in the final year or already completed
2019
B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S.
Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/ 4 years after 10+2)
Currently in the 4th year or already completed
2019
Pharm. D. (after 10+2)
6 years program, consisting of internship or residency training during sixth year
Currently in the 4th/ 5th/6th year or already completed
2021
M. Sc./ M.A./ MCA or equivalent
Master’s degree in any branch of Science/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Computer Applications or equivalent
Currently in the final year or already completed
2019
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)
Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (4 years program)
Currently in the 2nd/ 3rd/4th year or already completed
2021
Int. M.E./ M.Tech. or Dual Degree(after Diploma or 10+2)
Integrated Master’s degree program or Dual Degree program in Engineering/Technology (5 years program)
Currently in the 4th/5th year or already completed
2020
Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S.
Integrated M.Sc. or 5 years integrated B.S.-M.S. program
Currently in the final year or already completed
2019
Professional Society Examinations*
(equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch.)
B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch. equivalent examinations of Professional Societies, recognized by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE (e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the Institute of Civil Engineers-India and so on)
Completed Section A or equivalent of such professional courses
NA
Benefits of qualifying GATE 2019
Candidates appearing for GATE 2019 can check the benefits of qualifying GATE and its scorecard mentioned below:
Get admissions into Masters and PhD programmes:
Qualifying GATE 2019 is a gateway for admission to M.E./M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes at IITs, IISc, NITs, GFTIs and other Universities in India.
There are some seats reserved at IIMs for admissions to doctoral programs through GATE.
On the basis of GATE Score some institutes like IIT Bombay offer admissions to Ph.D., PGDM, and PGDIE programs right after graduation.
Each year the number of PSUs recruiting through GATE are increasing. Eligible candidates are recruited in various renowned PSUs on the basis of the GATE scores.
Regular PSU Recruitment through GATE 2019 can be expected for companies like HPCL, BPCL, ONGC, PowerGrid, IOCL etc.
Generally, GATE scores are used for shortlisting but in some instances they are used for direct recruitment.
Fellowship
Candidates are provided MHRD (Ministry of Human Resource Development) scholarships based on the GATE Score.
Candidates qualifying GATE are offered Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowships (SRF) by CSIR laboratories.
Candidates are also given stipend by BARC.
Those candidates who qualify GATE will be allotted financial aid of Rs. 12,400 per month in the form of UGC scholarship.
Jobs
Qualifying GATE will open opportunities for various jobs like of a Professor or Asst. Professor in reputed institutes
Scientists "C" grade jobs can also be grabbed by qualifying GATE
Private Sector jobs - Private firms also use GATE score to shortlist candidates for interviews.
Study Abroad
GATE qualified candidates can also apply to study abroad based on their GATE scores.
GATE 2019 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will GATE 2019 be conducted?
A: IIT Madras is conducting GATE 2019 in online mode on February 2, 3, 9 and 10.
Q: For how many papers GATE 2019 will be conducted?
A: GATE 2019 is being conducted for 24 papers. A new paper "Statistics" has been announced from this year.
Q: Why is GATE conducted?
A: GATE is a national level postgraduate entrance examination for admission to M.E./M.Tech and Ph.D. programmes at IITs, IISc, NITs, GFTIs and other Universities in India.
Q: For how many GATE papers can I apply?
A: Out of 24 papers, candidates could apply for only one.
Q: Will I be provided with any white paper for rough work and calculations during the examination?
A: Candidates are being provided scribble pad for doing rough work. The candidate has to return the scribble pad after the examination.
Q: What am I supposed to carry inside the examination hall along with me?
A: Don't forget to carry the GATE 2019 admit card, Identification card inside the examination hall.
Q: What items are not permitted inside the examination hall?
A: Candidates are not allowed to carry mobile phones, physical calculators, wristwatches, or any other electronic items inside the examination hall.
Q: Am I allowed to leave the examination hall during the examination?
A: Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall for any reason during the examination. However, they are allowed leaving the examination hall only after the scheduled end of examination.
Q: Can I use a physical calculator during the examination?
A: No, physical calculator is not permitted. However, candidates will be provided with a virtual scientific calculator which has to be used to answer the questions.
Q: Will there be any arrangement for the safe keeping of my personal items such as my mobile phone at the examination centre?
A: NO. There would be no such arrangements. Candidate bringing any personal belongings including mobile phones will have to keep them outside the exam hall at his/her own risk. The authorities are not responsible for the same.
Q: What happens if any prohibited items like a physical calculator or a mobile phone (even in switched off mode) is found in my possession in the examination hall?
A: Such cases will naturally constitute a violation of GATE 2019 code of conduct and will lead to disqualification of the candidature.
Q: Is the GATE 2019 admit card alone sufficient for entry to the examination centre?
A: No, admit card alone is not enough for the entry. Along with the admit card, candidates have to carry a valid photo ID in original which was specified during the filling up of the online application.
Q: Will I get entry if I bring soft copy of GATE 2019 admit card in my mobile?
A: No, print out of the admit card is necessary and no candidate entry is allowed without the hard copy of the admit card.
Q: Will there be a “magnified question paper” for visually challenged PwD candidates?
A: Yes. PwD candidates are supposed to contact the GATE Institute Representative through the invigilator in your examination hall and he/she will do the needful to get the maginified question paper.
Q: I don’t have my Degree Certificate. What will I have to upload?
A: You will have to upload any one of the following documents
Degree certificate
Provisional certificate
Course completion certificate
Professional certificate
Membership certificate issued by the society or institute
Final year students, however, must download the Provisional Certificate Letter as per format and get it attested by the Head of Institute/ Dean/ Registrar/ Head of Department. Click here for the certificate.
Q: Can I appear in any GATE paper or only the one in which I have done my under graduation?
A: You can apply for any GATE paper. However, that is not an advisable move as you may face problems during admissions or PSU recruitment. What you should do is to check the PSU recruitment details or the M.Tech eligibility of the institute you wish to apply to and then fill the application form accordingly.
Q: Is there any minimum pass percentage (qualifying exam) or age limit for GATE 2019
A: No, there is no minimum pass percentage asked for the under graduation/ qualifying exam nor is there any age limit.
Q: How many applications can I fill for GATE 2019?
A: You can fill the application for only one GATE paper.
Q: How will I know if my GATE 2019 application is accepted?
A: You have to login through GOAPS and check the status of the application. The status will mention whether it’s under scrutiny, accepted or has defects etc.
Q: I have made some mistakes in the details in my GATE 2019 application form. How can I correct the details now?
A: The authorities opens a correction window after the application process is over. Candidates can make corrections to mistakes made in the details. However, they cannot change some details.
Q: I have paid but the system does not reflect it. What should I do?
A: Make the payment again. Any excess money will be refunded back. However, keep the details of all transactions with you so that you have the record of the payments.
Q: My admit card is unclear. The photograph is blurred. Is it ok to carry it?
A: No. Please write to your zonal centre and send them a copy. They will rectify the problem. You may face problems at the exam centre if you carry an admit card with blurred photograph or unclear print. You may not be allowed into the exam hall.
Q: Can I carry a copy of my Aadhaar Card along with the GATE admit card?
A: No. The original must be carried with your to be verified. Also, you must carry the document that you mentioned in your GATE application. If you have mentioned the Aadhaar Card then carry it. If you have mentioned the PAN card and carry the Aadhaar Card, you will not be allowed into the exam hall.
Q: When will be the GATE 2019 mock test be released?
A: The official mock test of GATE 2019 was released on October 30 by the authorities. Click Here to practise GATE 2019 Mock Test.
Q: When will the GATE 2019 result be declared?
A: The result of GATE 2019 will be declared on March 16, 2019
Q: When will GATE scorecard will be available?
A: GATE 2019 scorecard will be available from March 20 to May 31.
Q: For how many years the GATE score card will be valid?
A: The score card will be valid for a period of three years from the date of announcement of result.
Q: What is the maximum number of attempts for GATE?
A: There is no limit of number of attempts for GATE.
