GATE is a national level examination which is conducted to test the aptitude and subject knowledge of the applicant and on the basis of that; they get admission in Engineering PG programmes. The notification for the GATE 2017 exam has been released. The GATE is conducted by IIT’s and IISc which generally conducted from last week of January- February. This year the examination has been conducted by IIT Roorkee.
Important Dates for GATE 2017
Application Process for GATE 2017
• Candidates have to register and fill the application via ONLINE mode ONLY. Click here
• The photograph, signature, thumb impression, qualifying degree certificate, and category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) wherever applicable, must be uploaded during the online application.
• Candidates must be ready with their identification card of any one of Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, valid College ID, Employee identification or and Driving License.
• For International candidates, ONLY a valid Passport/ Government issue ID/College ID/ Employee ID shall be accepted as the recognized identification.
• Pay the application fee through net-banking or debit card or e-challan.
• Check the Status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status, Status after Rectification, Rejected with Valid Reasons, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc.
• Contact the zonal GATE Office in case of any queries/problems.
• Download Admit Card.
• View your answers, marks and GATE score.
The login to this interface uses your GOAPS password. Keep your password information safe, secure and confidential. The application procedure remains same for International candidates.
Application Fees
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2017
Examination Pattern
• The examination will be conducted as Computer Based Test for 3 hours duration. There will be total 22 papers in GATE.
• There will be total 65 questions in the GATE 2017 carrying 100 marks out of which 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks will be on General Aptitude (GA). In the papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF and XE, the Engineering Mathematics will carry around 15 marks, the General Aptitude section will carry 15 marks and the remaining 70 marks is devoted to the subject of the paper.
In the papers bearing the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15 marks and the remaining 85 marks is devoted to the subject of the paper.
There will be two types of questions asked in GATE 2017.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
These type of questions will be of total 1 or 2 marks. Each question will have four options and out of them you have to choose the correct.
Numerical Answer Questions
These types of questions will be of 1 or 2 marks. Candidates need to answer by using the virtual keypad. There will be no options provided for this section.
List of GATE 2017 Papers and Codes
*XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers are of general nature and will comprise of Sections listed in the above table. More detailed explanation is given below.
Documents/ Data required (Indian Candidates)
• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication (including PIN code)
• Eligibility degree as applicable (scanned with size between 10-300 kb in pdf, upload only one page of any one document, only issued by the college/Institute/University- This certificate is necessary to ensure that only degree completed or final year students only appear for GATE 2017, candidates with back log papers are also eligible)
• For Engineering Degree-Degree completed certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course completion certificate/8th Semester mark sheet/7th semester mark sheet/6th semester mark sheet/Pre-final year mark sheet in case of integrated degree/AMIE and similar-completed/Completed one section/Provisional Certificate Letter.
• For Science Degree- Degree completed certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course completion certificate/4th Semester mark sheet/3rd semester mark sheet/2nd semester mark sheet/1st year mark sheet/Pre-final year mark sheet in case of integrated degree/Provisional Certificate Letter.
• College address, PIN code of college.
•GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities.
• Scanned image of your photograph (5-200 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your signature (5-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your thumb impression (2-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) (10-300 kb in pdf)
• ID Proof : (only number of any one) Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar UID/Driving License/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees (not necessary for challan payment, for challan payment you need to print the challan form to be generated while applying)
Documents/ Data required (International Candidates)
• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication.
• Eligibility degree (scanned copy of one page only of Degree Certificate or mark sheet if degree is completed, or mark sheet of previous semester/year for final year candidates), 10-300 kb in pdf format.
• College address
• GATE paper, choice of GATE examination city (only one)
• Scanned image of your photograph (5-200 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your signature (5-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your thumb impression (2-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• ID Proof (only number of any one) : Only Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID card.
• Bank details for application.
Year Wise Statistics of GATE
Marking Scheme for GATE 2017
For 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark multiple-choice questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is NO negative marking for numerical answer type questions.
Important Dates for GATE 2017
| GATE 2017 Online Examination Dates | February 4–5, 2017 & February 11–12, 2017 (Saturdays and Sundays only) |
| GATE Online Application Processing System (GOAPS) Website Opens for Enrollment, Application Filling, Application Submission | September 1, 2016 (Thursday) |
| Last Date for Submission of Online Application through Website | October 4, 2016 (Tuesday) |
| Last Date for Request for Change in the Choice of Examination City via GOAPS login | November 16, 2016 (Wednesday) |
| Availability of Admit Card on the Online Application Interface for printing | January 5, 2017 (Thursday) |
| Announcement of Results on the Online Application Website | March 27, 2017 (Monday) |
Application Process for GATE 2017
• Candidates have to register and fill the application via ONLINE mode ONLY. Click here
• The photograph, signature, thumb impression, qualifying degree certificate, and category certificate (SC/ST/PwD) wherever applicable, must be uploaded during the online application.
• Candidates must be ready with their identification card of any one of Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar UID, valid College ID, Employee identification or and Driving License.
• For International candidates, ONLY a valid Passport/ Government issue ID/College ID/ Employee ID shall be accepted as the recognized identification.
• Pay the application fee through net-banking or debit card or e-challan.
• Check the Status of your application form: Received, Under Scrutiny, Accepted, Defect Status, Status after Rectification, Rejected with Valid Reasons, Admit Card Ready for Download, etc.
• Contact the zonal GATE Office in case of any queries/problems.
• Download Admit Card.
• View your answers, marks and GATE score.
The login to this interface uses your GOAPS password. Keep your password information safe, secure and confidential. The application procedure remains same for International candidates.
Application Fees
| for Gen and OBC Male candidates | Rs. 1500 /- |
| for Women candidates | Rs. 750 /- |
| for SC/ST/PD candidates | Rs. 750 /- |
| GATE International Candidates | US Dollar 50 |
Eligibility Criteria for GATE 2017
| Qualifying Degree | Qualifying Degree/Examination | Description of Eligible Candidates | Year of Qualification cannot be later than |
| B.E/B.Tech/B.Pharma | Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/ Technology (4-years after 10+2 or 3 years after Diploma in Engineering/Technology) and those who are in the final year of such programs | Presently in the final year or already completed | 2017 |
| B.Arch | Bachelor’s degree holders of Architecture (Five years course) | Presently in the final year or already completed | 2017 |
| B.Sc (Research)/B.S | Bachelor’s degree in Science (Post-Diploma/4 years after 10+2) | Presently in the 4th year or already completed | 2017 |
| M.Sc/MA/MCA or equivalent | Master’s degree in any of the stream Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications or equivalent | Presently in the 4th year or already completed | 2017 |
| Int. M.E/M.Tech (Post-B.Sc) | Post-BSc Integrated Master’s degree programs in Engineering/Technology (Four year program) | Presently in the 2nd/3rd/ 4th year or already completed | 2019 |
| 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 (Five year program) | Presently in the 4th/5th year or already completed | 2018 |
| Int. M.Sc/Int. B.S-M.S | Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated B.S.- M.S. program | Presently in the 4th year or already completed | 2017 |
| 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) | Completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses | NA |
Examination Pattern
• The examination will be conducted as Computer Based Test for 3 hours duration. There will be total 22 papers in GATE.
• There will be total 65 questions in the GATE 2017 carrying 100 marks out of which 10 questions carrying a total of 15 marks will be on General Aptitude (GA). In the papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PE, PI, TF and XE, the Engineering Mathematics will carry around 15 marks, the General Aptitude section will carry 15 marks and the remaining 70 marks is devoted to the subject of the paper.
In the papers bearing the codes AR, CY, EY, GG, MA, PH and XL, the General Aptitude section will carry 15 marks and the remaining 85 marks is devoted to the subject of the paper.
There will be two types of questions asked in GATE 2017.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
These type of questions will be of total 1 or 2 marks. Each question will have four options and out of them you have to choose the correct.
Numerical Answer Questions
These types of questions will be of 1 or 2 marks. Candidates need to answer by using the virtual keypad. There will be no options provided for this section.
List of GATE 2017 Papers and Codes
*XE (Engineering Sciences) and **XL (Life Sciences) papers are of general nature and will comprise of Sections listed in the above table. More detailed explanation is given below.
Documents/ Data required (Indian Candidates)
• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication (including PIN code)
• Eligibility degree as applicable (scanned with size between 10-300 kb in pdf, upload only one page of any one document, only issued by the college/Institute/University- This certificate is necessary to ensure that only degree completed or final year students only appear for GATE 2017, candidates with back log papers are also eligible)
• For Engineering Degree-Degree completed certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course completion certificate/8th Semester mark sheet/7th semester mark sheet/6th semester mark sheet/Pre-final year mark sheet in case of integrated degree/AMIE and similar-completed/Completed one section/Provisional Certificate Letter.
• For Science Degree- Degree completed certificate/Provisional Certificate/Course completion certificate/4th Semester mark sheet/3rd semester mark sheet/2nd semester mark sheet/1st year mark sheet/Pre-final year mark sheet in case of integrated degree/Provisional Certificate Letter.
• College address, PIN code of college.
•GATE paper, choice of GATE examination cities.
• Scanned image of your photograph (5-200 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your signature (5-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your thumb impression (2-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned copy of Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable) (10-300 kb in pdf)
• ID Proof : (only number of any one) Passport/PAN Card/Voter ID/Aadhaar UID/Driving License/College ID/Employee ID card
• Bank details for application fees (not necessary for challan payment, for challan payment you need to print the challan form to be generated while applying)
Documents/ Data required (International Candidates)
• Personal information (name, date of birth, your personal mobile number, parent’s name, parent’s mobile number, etc.)
• Address for Communication.
• Eligibility degree (scanned copy of one page only of Degree Certificate or mark sheet if degree is completed, or mark sheet of previous semester/year for final year candidates), 10-300 kb in pdf format.
• College address
• GATE paper, choice of GATE examination city (only one)
• Scanned image of your photograph (5-200 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your signature (5-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• Scanned image of your thumb impression (2-150 kb in jpeg/jpg)
• ID Proof (only number of any one) : Only Passport/Government issued ID/College ID/Employee ID card.
• Bank details for application.
Year Wise Statistics of GATE
Marking Scheme for GATE 2017
For 1-mark multiple-choice questions, 1/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. Likewise, for 2-mark multiple-choice questions, 2/3 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer. There is NO negative marking for numerical answer type questions.
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