Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) proffers a gateway to the engineering students from different branches to get entry in public sector units for research and other posts. GATE exam has obtained prestige and prominence in the country among engineering students. This esteemed exam is conducted by Indian Institute of Science and 7 IITs. They conduct this exam country-wide on behalf of Department of Higher Education, HRD Ministry, India.
Engineering students strive hard to qualify GATE and glorify the name of their parents. Although engineering graduates have several other options of career including getting placed in MNCs and other reputed companies but working with PSUs always fascinates them. This is also a glaring fact that working in PSUs will add an optimal growth in their career.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Engineering graduates can select one particular branch of engineering as their subject in GATE.

PAPER	CODE
Aerospace Engineering	AE
Agricultural Engineering	AG
Architecture and Planning	AR
Biotechnology	BT
Civil Engineering	CE
Chemical Engineering	CH
Computer Science & Information Technology	CS
Chemistry	CY
Electronics and Communication Engineering	EC
Electrical Engineering	EE
Engineering Sciences	XE
Petroleum Engineering	PE
Geology and Geophysics	GG
Instrumentation Engineering	IN
Life Sciences	XL
Mathematics	MA
Mechanical Engineering	ME
Mining Engineering	MN
Metallurgical Engineering	MT
Physics	PH
Production and Industrial Engineering	PI
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science	TF
Ecology and Evolution	EY
Statistics	ST

Lucrative Options for Career after Qualifying GATE

1. Higher Education from Reputed National and International Institutions- After qualifying GATE, engineering graduates get an affirmative opportunity to pursue their Post-Graduation degree from any national or international organization. One thing very appealing about this option that students get scholarship also from UGC and they have a golden opportunity to get selected in campus placement.

2. Enhancement of Career with PhD Degree- Candidates after qualifying GATE gets a tremendous opportunity to pursue PhD from any IITs or NIITs. Students who have great interest in research, they opt this option.
3. Sharping Career in Management or Industrial Engineering with PGDM/PGDIE- Engineering graduates who have interest in making career in management or in industrial engineering, they can obtain PGDM or PGDIE course from several institutions. It is a glaring fact that NITIE Mumbai is considered an esteemed institution for these diplomas and their students have been placed in various renowned companies.

The following candidates are eligible to appear in GATE:

• Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology (4 years after 10+2 or 3 years after B.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/ Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs.
Bachelor’s degree holders in Architecture (Five years course) and those who are in the final year of such programs.
Bachelor’s degree holders of Four-year program in Science (B.S.) 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.
Holders of Four-year Integrated Master’s degree (Post B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology and those who are in the second or higher year of such programs.
Holders of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree in Engineering/Technology and those who are in the fourth or higher year of such programs.
Holders of Five-year integrated M.Sc. or Five-year integrated B.Sc./M.Sc. degree and those who are in the final year of such programs.
Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE/ MHRD as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed Section A of AMIE or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.

GATE Exam Preparation Strategy

As we all know that acquiring success is difficult until we construct a roadmap for it. For getting qualified in GATE needs dedication and error-free planning which paves a path of success. Following tips have been suggested for the candidates who are willing to achieve success in GATE.

Types and Pattern of Questions in GATE Exam

If we evaluate the question paper of GATE exam, we find several patterns and types of questions asked in the examination. Candidates should be awared of their exam questions’ pattern to make their study productive and sharper. This step will ensure complete coverage of syllabus of the exam. Candidates who are preparing for the exam can take a glance here-

1. Fact Based Questions These types of questions check candidates’ memory. These questions are asked in many numbers so a strong strategy is required to learn these types of questions.
2. Analytical Questions Analytical questions check candidates’ analysis capacity as well as mental strength. While using his analytical strength, candidate is required to do comparisons, analysis and adopting only relevant conclusions. These questions are sometime enough complex so a proper strategy is required to prepare for it.
3. Comprehension Skill Based In GATE exam several questions have been asked to check candidates’ comprehension skills. These types of questions want to know the decision making power of the candidates. A regular practice of RCs can be really helpful for the candidates to develop decision making capacity in them.
4. Theoretical Based Questions These types of questions check students’ knowledge and understanding of the subjects and theories. These types of questions should be prepared with making notes of each topic. Each concept of engineering should be clear to the students during their college studies as it will be quite helpful for them in qualifying GATE exam.