GATE 2019

GATE 2019 – Candidates who wish to challenge the GATE 2019 answer key can do the same till February 22. In order to challenge the answer key candidates will have to give the justification or documented proof along with the payment of Rs. 500 (for each question) through the online mode. IIT Madras has released the GATE 2019 question papers and answer keys for all 24 papers on February 19. The authorities had earlier released the candidate's response sheets for all GATE 2019 papers. Candidates could log into their account to check and download their respective response sheet. The authorities had also opened the name correction facility till February 17. The entrance examination was conducted in online mode on February 2, 3, 9 and 10. The national level engineering postgraduate entrance examination, GATE 2019 was conducted in multi and single session depending upon the paper code. GATE 2019 was conducted to screen the candidates for admission to M.E./M.Tech and PhD programmes at IITs, IISc, NITs, GFTIs and other Universities in India. The entrance examination was conducted across 200 cities in India and six cities abroad. A new paper "Statistics" was announced from this year. Authorities have released the GATE admit card on January 4 in online mode. Candidates can download the admit card by using their log-in credentials.

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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.

Check GATE Score Calculator 2019

Scores and ranks present in the GATE 2019 result will be 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.  

Authorities have ended the facility to change the selected exam city of GATE 2019. Candidates were able to request for a change in the exam city till November 17, 2018. Previously, the candidates could rectify Gender/Category/PwD Status /Dyslexia and other similar learning disabilities from October 31 to November 9. The last date to attend the marked defect(s) was on November 2. The application correction facility of GATE 2019 was available for registered candidates from September 27 in online mode. To make the changes, the candidates were required to log into their accounts.

Overview of GATE 2019

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.

GATE 2019 Important Dates

IIT Madras has released the important dates of GATE 2019.

GATE Important Dates

GATE 2019 Exam Schedule

GATE Answer Key 2019

The authorities has opened the window to challenge the answer key of GATE 2019 from February 20 to 22 in online mode. IIT Madras has released the official 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.

GATE Result 2019

IIT Madras will be releasing the result of GATE 2019 on March 16. To download 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.

GATE 2019 Score Card 

The score card of GATE 2019 will be available from March 20 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

GATE Cutoff 2019

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. 

Previous Year’s GATE Cutoff

GATE College Predictor 2019

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.

PSU Recruitment through GATE 2019

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. 

GATE 2019 Counselling

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.

GATE Admit Card 2019

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.

List of Photo ID Proofs:

Indian Students

• Passport

• PAN Card

• Voter ID

• Aadhaar Number

• Valid College ID

• Employee Identification Card

• Driving License

International Students

• Passport

• Government issued ID

• College ID

• Employee ID

GATE 2019 Mock Test 

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.

GATE 2019 Application Correction

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. 

How to Prepare for GATE 2019 

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.   

Watch Video on How to prepare for GATE

 

GATE Exam Pattern 2019

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

Marking Scheme of GATE 2019

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. 

Paper Codes of GATE 2019

GATE 2019 Paper Codes for XE and XL Papers

GATE 2019 Syllabus

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 

GATE 2019 Exam Centres

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.

GATE Exam Centres

GATE COAP 2019

GATE Common Offer Acceptance (COAP) is a common portal through which GATE 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 Application Form 2019

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

GATE Statistics Over the Years

GATE 2019 Application Form Status

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:

• Received

• Under Scrutiny

• Accepted

• Defect Status

• Status after Rectification

• Rejected with Valid Reason  

GATE Eligibility Criteria 2019

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

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.

PSU Recruitment through GATE 2019

• 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.

Address:

Organizing Chairman, GATE 2019 

GATE Office,

Indian Institute of Technology Madras 

Chennai-600036, Tamil nadu

E-MAIL: [email protected]

PHONE No.: 044-22578200

FAX No.: 044-22578204