GATE-Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all India competitive examination for Engineers from various backgrounds administered and conducted jointly by the IISc Bangalore and Seven IITs.
A good score in GATE is a prerequisite for getting admission to IITs, IIITs, NITs, IISc, and other acclaimed M. Tech institutions across India. The GATE results are also considered as an important criteria to qualify for different fellowships awarded by Government organizations. Let’s take a quick look at some key reasons why you should appear for the GATE exam.
Benefits of Appearing for the GATE Exam
The advantages of taking the GATE exam are varied. Here’s a look at the most important reasons:
- Whether you can get admission to top notch M.Tech/ME/MS institutes depends largely on your GATE results.
- Clearing the GATE exam is a chance for you to experience the true essence of being an engineer or having an engineering degree.
- Preparing for the GATE questions helps you improve on your research & development skills.
- Students having good GATE results get a chance to learn advanced engineering concepts through world class faculties.
- GATE is a gateway to extensive practical exercises, various case studies, simulation & modelling of real life problems, individual and group projects, research publications/presentations in journals/conferences, etc.
- GATE helps you learn in a highly competitive environment (best brains in the country) and, thus, develops and broadens your intellectual thought process.
Benefits of ME/M.Tech
- Better and more satisfying job profile
- Earn while you learn: financial scholarships (a minimum of 8,000/- INR per month)
- Higher salary offered as compared to BE/B.Tech
- Eligibility criteria to apply for faculty/research positions in educational/R&D centers
GATE is a mandatory qualification even for self financing students to post graduate programs. It helps you get an edge over peers, and awards technical certification. GATE is also recognized and accepted in the University of Singapore. GATE results are considered as eligibility criteria when applying for Public Sector Units (PSU) jobs.
The following categories of candidates are eligible to appear in GATE 2014:
- Bachelor’s degree holders in Engineering/Technology/ Architecture (4 years after 10+2) and those who are in the final year of such programmes.
- 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 programmes..
- Candidates in the second or higher year of the Four-year Integrated Master's degree programme (Post-B.Sc.) in Engineering/Technology
- Candidates in the fourth or higher year of Five-year Integrated Master’s degree programme or Dual Degree programme in Engineering/Technology.
- Candidates with qualifications obtained through examinations conducted by professional societies recognized by UPSC/AICTE (e.g. AMIE by Institute of Engineers (India); AMICE by Institute of Civil Engineers (India)) as equivalent to B.E./B.Tech. Those who have completed section A or equivalent of such professional courses are also eligible.
Who are not Eligible:
- Pre-final year students are not eligible to write GATE 2014- 15.
- DIPLOMA HOLDERS IN ENGINEERING ARE NOT ELIGIBLE.
