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GATE 2022 – Exam Dates, Admit Card, Pattern, Syllabus & More Details

GATE 2021

GATE 2022 will be conducted by IIT Bombay. GATE 2022 will be operated jointly by ne of the IITs and the Indian Institute of Technology (IISc). Bangalore, Bangalore on behalf of Department of Higher Education, (Ministry of Human Resource and Development) MHRD, Government of India and NCB-GATE.

GATE 2022 Application Improvement Last and last chance to change the choice of exam city by 15 December 2022. The online mock test has been started on 26 November 2022. Exam dates have now been announced. GATE 2022 is called the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, which is a national level entrance examination conducted once a year for various PG courses across the country. This entrance exam is the key to gaining financial aid or admission to Master’s programs in Engineering and Technology, Architecture, and Doctoral programs and to direct doctoral programs that are in the relevant branches of science and technology.

Admission is done through GATE 2022 as institutions funded by the government and MHRD. Here in this article, you will get all the details of GATE 2022 which you should know before filling the GATE 2022 application form. Here in this article, you will get all the information related to GATE 2022.

Exam Name GATE
Full-Form Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Exam Types PG Level
Exam Level National Level
Courses Offered Engineering and Technology
Conducting Body (IITB) Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Application Mode Online
Exam Mode Online (Fully Computer Based Test)
Exam Date 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th February 2022
Exam Duration 03 Hours
Sections General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate’s Selected Subject
Official website http://gate.iitb.ac.in/
Helpline Tel: 022-25767068, 022-25767022
Email Id: gate2022 @ iitb.ac.in
Two NEW subject papers are Added   ES (Environmental Science and Engineering)
XH (Humanities and Social Sciences) in Economics / English / Linguistics / Philosophy / Psychology / Sociology.
Total number of subject papers 27
All Test Papers of GATE 2022 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ),
Multiple Select Questions (MSQ),
Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
ONE or TWO subject papers allowed  TWO Paper combinations have to be chosen from the given list of combinations of papers.
Eligibility Criteria Relaxation  A Candidate who is currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree program OR has already completed any Government approved degree program in Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Science / Commerce / Arts
AGE Limit  NO Age limit to appear for GATE 2022 examination

GATE 2022 Exam Dates

Events Dates (Announced)
Online Application form opens 11th September 2022
Closing of submission of application form 8th October 2022
End of the extended period for online registration/application (with late fee) 14th October 2022
Re-opening of GOAPS Portal for Successfully Registered Candidates to change Category / City / Exam paper (Change of City is FREE and extra 500 for Category and Paper Change) 28th October 2022
Last date for requesting a change of examination city (an additional fee will be applicable) 13th November 2022
Admit Card availability 8th January 2022
GATE 2022 Examination 5th, 6th, 7th, 12th, 13th & 14th February 2022
Announcement of Result 22nd March 2022

GATE Notification 2022 Important Links

Download Admit Card Click Here
Detail Notification Link Click Here
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GATE 2022 application form

Here I have given this section GATE 2022 application form details. Candidates are requested to see the complete details of the application form and also read all the small details before filling the application form.

  •     GATE 2022 application form can be filled only through online mode. There is no option to fill the GATE 2022 application form through any offline mode.
  •     The GATE 2022 application form can be filled through GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System).
  •     The GATE 2022 online registration form has been started from 11 September 2022.
  •     Candidates are requested to upload all the documents like photo, degree certificate, college name and signature in the prescribed format.
  •     The application form of GATE 2022 can be filled by 8 October 2022.
  •     The documents to be uploaded are signature / photo / qualification certificate examination / caste certificate / category certificate (SC / ST / OBC) / or dyslexia certificate, as applicable, should be uploaded in the prescribed format.
  •     Candidates can appear for only one paper.
  •     Candidates are not required to send any hard copy of GATE 2022 application form.

Gate 2022 Application fee:

GATE 2022 application fee should be paid through online / electronic mode. The GATE 2022 application fee is neither transferable nor refundable. Payment can be made using debit card / credit and net banking only.

For Examination Centres in India Application fee During the Extended Period
Female candidates Rs. 750/- Rs. 1250/-
SC/ST/PwD* category candidates Rs. 750/- Rs. 1250/-
All other candidates Rs. 1500/- Rs. 2000/-/
For Examination Centres outside India (All Candidates)
Addis Ababa, Colombo, Dhaka, and Kathmandu US$ 50/- US$ 70/-
Dubai and Singapore US$ 100/- US$ 120/-

GATE 2022 Application Form Correction

When candidates start filling the GATE 2022 application form, chances are they may have filled it incorrectly. To correct the GATE 2022 application form, the GATE Conducting Authority gives all candidates a chance to correct the GATE 2022 application form.

Candidates are requested to fill the GATE 2022 application form correctly, and if they have mistakenly filled any incorrect information, they are allowed to correct the GATE 2022 application form.

GATE 2022 application form correction will be applicable to all candidates through online mode only. All the candidates have to correct their GATE 2022 application form within the stipulated time. The GATE 2022 application form correction facility will be provided only in certain filed cases.

GATE 2022 application reform will be a star from the 3rd week of November 2022. If the candidates failed to apply for the GATE 2022 application form correction, then their application can be rejected by the GATE authority. No communication with the GATE 2022 authority will be allowed.

GATE 2022 eligibility criteria

The GATE 2022 eligibility criteria is the most important part that must be known by the candidates before applying for GATE 2022.

Here we are mentioning all the details of GATE 2022 eligibility criteria which will help the candidates to get a complete overview of GATE 2022.

B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Pharm.

Qualifying Degree/Examinations               UG Degree Holder in Technology and Engineering, (Eg. 4 Years After 10+2 or 3 Years after [Diploma in Technology / Engineering] or B.Sc
Eligibility Already Completed or Currently in the Final Year.

B.Arch. Course

Qualifying Degree/Examinations               UG Degree in Architecture  (5 Years Course) / Planning (4 Years Course)/ Naval Architecture (4 Years Course)
Eligibility               Already Completed or Currently in the Final Year.

B.Sc. (Research)/ B.S.

Qualifying Degree/Examinations UG Degree in Science (4 Years after 10+2 / Post Diploma)
Eligibility               Already Completed or Currently in the Fourth Year.

Pharm. D. (After 10+2)

Qualifying Degree/Examinations  Degree with 6 Years of Program, Residency Training During Sixth Year/ Consisting Internship
Eligibility               Already Completed or Currently Pursuing in 4th/5th or 6th Year

MBBS Course

Qualifying Degree/Examinations Degree Holder of M.B.B.S or Candidates who are pursuing 7th / 8th or 9th of the Course.
Eligibility               Already Completed or Currently Pursuing in 7th/8th or 9th Semester

M.Sc./M.A./MCA or Equivalent

Qualifying Degree/Examinations  PG Degree Holder in Mathematics/ Science/ Statics/ Computer Application or Its Equivalent
Eligibility Already Completed or Currently in the Final Year.

Int. M.E./ M.Tech. (Post-B.Sc.)

Qualifying Degree/Examinations   Post B.Sc Integrated Master Degree Programs in Engineering Or Technology must be (4 Year Program)
Eligibility               Already Completed or Currently in the 2nd / 3rd /4TH Year

Int. M.E./ M.Tech. or Dual Degree (after Diploma or 10+2)

Qualifying Degree/Examinations Dual Degree Program in engineering and Technology or Integrated Master’s Degree Program (5 Years)
Eligibility               Already Completed or in 4th / 5th Year.

Int. M.Sc./ Int. B.S.-M.S.

Qualifying Degree/Examinations 5 Years Integrated B.S –MS Program or Integrated M.Sc
Eligibility               Already Completed or Currently in the Final Year.

Professional Society Examinations (Equivalent to B.E./B.Tech/ B.Arch.)

Qualifying Degree/Examinations  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)
Eligibility               Completed Equivalent of Such Professional Courses or Completed Section A.

GATE 2022 Exam Pattern

In this section, we are mentioning the GATE 2022 exam pattern, which will help the students to know the exact GATE 2022 exam pattern.

The GATE exam pattern is very important for securing good marks for everyone as knowing the GATE 2022 exam pattern will help you decide your preparation strategy.

Exam Mode CBT (Computer Based Test) Online
Papers 27 Subjects ( Termed As Papers)
Exam Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Question Types MCQ
No. Of Questions 65 Questions
Maximum Marks 100 Marks
Marking Scheme MCQ and NAT –1 OR 2 Marks
Negative Marking
  • In MCQ of 1 Marks – 1/3 Deducted for the Wrong Answer.
  • In MCQ of 2 Marks – 2/3 Deducted for the Wrong Answer.
  • NAT – No Negative Marking.

GATE 2022 Syllabus

The GATE 2022 syllabus consists of 25 subjects and each has the same weightage. Candidates are allowed to take only one subject at a time. Here in the article, we are mentioning the GATE 2022 syllabus which will help the candidates to get complete information which helps them to get good marks. The Gate 2022 syllabus will also help the candidates to know the complete Gate 2022 syllabus.

General Aptitude (GA) Verbal Ability & Numerical Ability.
Aerospace Engineering (AE) Engineering Mathematics, Flight Mechanics, Space Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Structures, Propulsion.
Agricultural Engineering (AG) Engineering Mathematics, Farm Machinery, Farm Power, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, etc.
Architecture and Planning (AR) Architecture and Design, Building Materials, Construction and Management, Building and Structure, Environmental Planning and Design, etc.
Biotechnology (BT) Engineering Mathematics, General Biotechnology, Recombinant DNA Technology, Plant and Animal Biotechnology, etc.
Civil Engineering (CE) Engineering Mathematics, Structural Engineering, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, etc.
Chemical Engineering (CH) Engineering Mathematics, Process Calculations and Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations, etc.
Computer Science and Information Technology (CS) Engineering Mathematics, Digital Logic, Computer Organization, and Architecture, Programming and Data Structures, etc.
Chemistry (CY) Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry & Organic Chemistry.
Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC) Engineering Mathematics, Networks, Signals and Systems, Electronic Devices, Analog Circuits, Digital Circuits, etc.
Electrical Engineering (EE) Engineering Mathematics, Electric Circuits, Electromagnetic Fields, Signals and Systems, Electrical Machines, etc.
Ecology and Evolution (EY) Ecology, Evolution, Mathematics and Quantitative Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, etc.
Geology and Geophysics (GG) Common Section (Earth and Planetary system, Weathering and soil formation, etc.), Geology & Geophysics.
Instrumentation Engineering (IN) Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Circuits, Signals and Systems, Control Systems, etc.
Mathematics (MA) Linear Algebra, Complex Analysis, Real Analysis, Algebra, Functional Analysis, Numerical Analysis, etc.
Mechanical Engineering (ME) Engineering Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, and Design, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, etc.
Mining Engineering (MN) Engineering Mathematics, Mine Development, and Surveying, Geomechanics and Ground Control, etc.
Metallurgical Engineering (MT) Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics and Rate Processes, Extractive Metallurgy, etc.
Petroleum Engineering (PE) Linear Algebra, Petroleum Formation Evaluation, Oil and Gas Well Testing, etc.
Physics (PH) Mathematical Physics, Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetic Theory, Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics, etc.
Production and Industrial Engineering (PI) Engineering Mathematics, General Engineering, Manufacturing Processes I, Quality and Reliability, etc.
  • Engineering Mathematics (XE-A), Fluid Mechanics (XE-B), Materials Science (XE-C), Solid Mechanics (XE-D), Thermodynamics (XE-E), Polymer Science and Engineering (XE-F), Food Technology (XE-G), Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences (XE-H).
  • Chemistry (XL-P), Biochemistry (XL-Q), Botany (XL-R), Microbiology (XL-S), Zoology (XL-T) and Food Technology (XL-U).

GATE 2022 Preparation Tips

In the section here, you will get complete information about the preparation of GATE 2022, which will help you to score good marks in the GATE 2022 entrance exam.

Here we are giving some tips and tricks which will help you to score good marks and good all India rank in the entrance examinations of GATE 2022.

Check online mock test which will help you to know the correct exam pattern and paper pattern.
Maintaining your health is the most important thing that should be taken throughout the entrance examination. Doing daily workouts and yoga will help you to focus on studying and you will not get distracted.
Solve sample papers of previous year question papers and question papers released by coaching institutes which are available offline as well as online mode which will help you to gain more confidence.
Always go through the best seller of GATE 2022 preparation materials and books.
For complete understanding, see the complete GATE syllabus and exam pattern.

GATE 2022 Admit Card

The GATE 2022 Admit Card will be available for download from 8 January 2022. The GATE 2022 Admit Card will be available for downloading to candidates through online mode only. All the candidates will be able to get their GATE 2022 Admit Card from the official website of GOAPS. Students will not get GATE 2022 Admit Card through the post office or no hard copy of GATE 2022 Admit Card will be given to the candidates.

Candidates are requested to come to GATE examination center before one hour to avoid congestion. Students will not be allowed to enter the examination hall without the admit card of GATE 2022. Candidates will not be able to change the name of the center after the GATE 2022 admit card is issued and the correction period ends.

The candidates have to come to the examination hall with the admit card of GATE 2022 otherwise they will not be allowed to sit in the examination hall. Candidates will also have to bring the government ID proof along with the GATE 2022 Admit Card for verification process by the authority.

GATE 2022 Answer Key

Candidates will get GATE 2022 Answer Key only through online mode. Candidates who have successfully given the GATE 2022 entrance exam on the exam dates will be able to check only the GATE 2022 answer key. Those candidates who want to check the answer key for GATE 2022, will have to enter their user ID and password, which they created at the time of filling the GATE 2022 application form.

Students will get their GATE 2022 Answer Key in the last week of February 2022. The response sheet of the candidates will be available on the official website of GOAPS. The GATE 2022 Answer Key for various papers will be displayed on the official website. If there are any questions, candidates can fill the application after paying the fee. After the evaluation of the exam paper is finalized, the candidates will check their scorecard after its release.

GATE 2022 result

The results of GATE 2022 will be available to the candidates through online mode only. The GATE 2022 result will be released on 22 March 2022. The GATE 2022 result will be available on the official GATE 2022 website.

Candidates can check their GATE 2022 result by entering their admission credentials. The official website will show the eligibility status of the student after entering their login credentials. Candidates are advised to take a print out of the GATE 2022 result and continue it till the admission process is complete.

Score card for GATE 2022

The score card of GATE 2022 will be available to students through online mode. The GATE 2022 score card will be available for the candidates from the third week of March 2022 to the last week of May 2022.

The GATE 2022 score card will display the relative performance of the student in the particular subject he or she chose while filling the application form. The 2022 score card will be valid for 3 years from the date of announcement of GATE 2022 score card.

The score card of GATE 2022 will be available along with the candidate’s name and candidate’s photograph and a student will have to submit at the time of admission to the institute. Candidates who have qualified the GATE 2022 entry and want a soft copy of the GATE 2022 score card will have to pay an official fee of Rs 500 to receive it after the last week of May 2022.

Gate 2022 cut off

Here in the section below, we are expecting the GATE 2022 cut-off. This page will be updated as soon as the official website announces the cutoff.

Streams General OBC SC/ST/PH
Computer Science 25 22.30 16.23
Electronics and Communication 25 25.5 16.50
Civil Engineering 26.70 18.1 24.20
Mechanical Engineering 34.6 31.5 23.4
Chemical Engineering 37.1 34 25.0
Petroleum Engineering 39.5 35.2 26.3

FAQ’s Related GATE 2022

Who will operate Gate 2022?

GATE 2022 is being organized by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. For how many papers is the GATE exam conducted? The GATE exam is conducted for 25 science subjects / papers.

Is gate harder than jee?

In comparison, it is considered tougher than topping “Ivy League” colleges. More number of students are now applying for the JEE exam, as the exam has now become a two-stage process instead of one – JEE Main and JEE Advanced

Is GATE batch 2022 mandatory?

AICTE has officially announced that it has not yet taken a decision or proposed to implement GATE as an exit exam for engineering graduates. For the year 2019, it may not be mandatory to get a B. Tech degree on GATE.

How do you crack gate 2022?

Revise all learned topics from chapters 1 to 10. Practice mock tests and analyze your answers. Solve the previous year’s GATE question papers related to the subject – 2. To get better score in GATE you have to stick to the timetable.

How much CGPA is required for GATE?

Minimum CGPA is not required to try the gate. But, if you qualify and apply for admission to a postgraduate program in an institute, then you have to meet the CGPA / percentage criteria for this institute. As far as I can remember, it is not more than 60% or CGPA 6 in any IIT.

Can 3rd year student apply for GATE 2022?

As per the new changes introduced in GATE 2022, candidates who have successfully completed 10 + 2 + 2 or 10 + 3 + 1 are eligible to apply. Also, those currently appearing in the 3rd year / higher studies of their UG degree or are graduates in any government.

Are previous year questions enough for GATE?

You should be able to score at least 80 marks from them and usually 60+ is enough for a good rank (if the exam is easy it can go up to 70+ in 2011). But this means that you should not make any mistakes while reading the questions and interpret all the questions correctly – there is no place for silly mistakes.

What is a good rank in GATE?

For admission to the top IITs, the student must obtain a GATE rank below 200. However, students with rank in the range of 600-800 can also take admission in IIT and IIIT. For admission to leading NITs, students should obtain GATE rank in the 350–800 range.

What is a valid GATE score?

On the basis of the highest marks obtained in the examination, in various streams, a merit score is determined. Having a valid GATE score means that you must have at least one score equal to the one receiving the score.

Can I get a job through the gate?

The recruitment process for PSU is a valid GATE score for the current year and then a round of group discussion (GD) and personal interview (PI). The weightage given to the GATE score is between 75 percent and 85 percent. The various PSUs recruited through GATE include PGCIL, NTPC, NHPC, IOCL, BHEL, etc.

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